by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 01/21/2017 at 19:24
by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 01/21/2017 at 19:24
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Right now I live with my parents as I am currently unemployed, and I hate it. It’s so hard to be back home after being on my own and finically independent in another state 1000 miles away. I’ve been here at home since mid-July and since about mid-August have not been happy about it. I know I just need to find another job, but that has not been easy. I’ve had several interviews, but nothing. It seems no one really wants to hire a ChemE with 3 years of frac experience. I’m hoping my luck changes soon. I completely redid my resume in November and that seems to have attracted more attention. I know it takes time, but I want out now. I want to be back on my own, fuck this.
"random001" (random001)
01/21/2017 at 19:36, STARS: 0
I feel for you. I was laid off and out of work for 8 months. It sucked. I had to move three states away to get into a good job. Best of luck, my friend.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 19:44, STARS: 0
Thanks, I’ve been out of work for 10 months and this is no fun. I guess the silver lining is my car is paid off.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
01/21/2017 at 19:49, STARS: 0
Where are you living now?
My company’s engineering department hasn’t had a ChemE in a couple years now... It’s hard to keep them busy.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
01/21/2017 at 19:49, STARS: 0
Where are you living now?
My company’s engineering department hasn’t had a ChemE in a couple years now... It’s hard to keep them busy.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 0
I’m in Roswell Ga.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/21/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 1
I was a master tech there at North Park Lexus off San Pedro and 410 north loop for 4 years. We got super slow and I had to leave my job and rad 2 bedroom apartment to go back home with mom & pop. I had to sell my e36 M3 so I could consciously feel at little better for using their electricity and eating their food. Huge profit doe. Bought for $1,900 and sold for $6,500. Handed my mom the cash. I ended up back to work in the automotive field 8 months later. It was mega tough dude but this thing will turn around, it always does.
"S65" (granthp)
01/21/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 1
Live in a cave, sleep in the M3
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 19:55, STARS: 1
That dealer is 3.5 miles from where I used to live.
I guess I don’t feel bad about living on my parents dime. I cook a lot, so they pay for the food but get a home cooked meal. They’re also not hurting for money, which is nice. My dad isn’t pushing me to sell my car. I remember when layoffs started he asked me if I had enough money to pay off my car if I got laid off. It’ll turn around, it just takes time.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
01/21/2017 at 19:55, STARS: 0
I’m still trying to find a good full time position, though I’ve been working for almost 1.5 years.
It’s fucking impossible to get a job unless you know someone. Good luck man
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 19:55, STARS: 0
I’d rather stay with my parents.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 19:58, STARS: 0
Did you go for your masters? IIRC, we’re around the same age and I finished my bachelors in fall 2012.
It’s really hard to get a job if you don’t know someone. All the interviews I’ve had recently have been because I got through all the online screenings. I had two interviews because of people I knew, one I didn’t really want the job the other my friend got fired and yeah they never got back to me.
"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed)
01/21/2017 at 19:59, STARS: 0
Come to Ohio, especially Mid to northern Ohio the other natural gas business is still doing ok here.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 0
I have seen that some service companies are hiring up in the northeast. I guess the break even for the Marcellus is pretty low.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:02, STARS: 0
BS or PhD? Any facilities management experience? How do you feel about NC?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:03, STARS: 1
BS, no facilites management experience, I like NC I’m from GA.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:07, STARS: 0
Don’t get a masters. It is a constellation prize for those who couldn’t get a PhD and everyone in the industry knows it. Rarely does it ever give you an advantage.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:08, STARS: 0
How about batch reactor automation?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:08, STARS: 0
I have 0 desire to get a masters. I graduated on a technicality and have 0 desire to go back to school. I did want a masters in petroleum engineering for a little while, but yeah that desire has subsided.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:09, STARS: 0
I’m sure I could figure it out. I used to be a frac engineer, so if you’ve got a well to frac, I’d be all over that.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
01/21/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 0
What about municipal water/wastewater treatment? You would have to take some tests for licensing but it could be a good long range career.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
Haha! Yep I understand that sentiment. Chemical sales?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
That’s not a bad idea, I’d have to look into what kind of tests I’d need to take to get certified.
Honestly, I think I think I want to be a process engineer, whether that’s feasible or not is to be seen. I’ve had a couple interviews for jobs as a process engineer and I’ve gotten closer there than I have anywhere else.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:17, STARS: 0
I haven’t done it, but I could try and sell some chems. If playing golf and drinking on company dime is involved, I’d enjoy that.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
01/21/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 0
I’m licensed for industrial wastewater treatment. For a college grad the tests are easy. You would have to start at the bottom maybe 20-30/ hr but great benefits.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:20, STARS: 2
Unfortunately no. We do have an opening for a ChemE in our batch reactor plant though. Was an old mom and pop chemical plant that got bought by a fairly large chemical company and we working on improving the site. Lots of stuff happening but no time to teach. If you are fairly earlier in your career get a job at Dow’s reaction engineering department in Midland, MI as an intern. That will give you enough diverse experience to walk in anywhere with a leg up on the competition.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:21, STARS: 0
30/hour is honestly too low, that would be a very very significant pay cut.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 3
Also buy an Arduino right now and start making small scale automated reactor systems. This will look good on a resume.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
01/21/2017 at 20:30, STARS: 0
Lots of golf, fancy hotels, free food, and free beer. Most importantly you get to see a lot of plants and make really good networks. Plus a company car usually. I can’t count how many people have called me begging for me to come work for them after I visited their site (I am a technical consultant for our chemical company that often travels with the sales team). Look at distributors such as IMCD, Brenntag, Univar, Palmer-Holland. They will usually hire someone with no industry sector specialization as long as you have a Chem/ChemE degree.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 1
Cool, I’ll have to look into some of those companies.
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
01/21/2017 at 20:46, STARS: 0
I hate nepotism. “networking” in engineering can be described almost as ass kissing.
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
01/21/2017 at 21:03, STARS: 0
We, that big Atlanta airline, occasionally hire ChemEs for our materials and process group. Nothing is posted right now for FTEs, but there may be contract openings this year
http://deltaglobalstaffing.com/aviation/wordpress/dgs-job-search/
"Nibby" (nibby68)
01/21/2017 at 21:20, STARS: 0
Yeah I have a Masters degree I finished in 2015.
I’ve gotten a bunch of interviews but it’s usually not what it was advertised. Applying to jobs online is a waste of time
"Nibby" (nibby68)
01/21/2017 at 21:20, STARS: 0
Agreed. Unfortunately that’s how it is in a lot of places. Even my current work, most people are there cause they’re family/friends with a coworker
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
01/21/2017 at 21:24, STARS: 0
When I applied for two gov internships positions, I heard that networking within the selected department will have HR disregard the fair usajobs.gov selection process. After getting denied from those two positions with sufficient qualifications, I can certainly say those two departments can go fuck themselves.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
01/21/2017 at 21:28, STARS: 0
That’s absolutely disgusting. Probably happens elsewhere too :/
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/21/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 1
Dude that kitchen is BITCHIN’. Ladder pull handles, contrasting cabinets to countertops, almond doors on eggshell white walls...
GIB
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
01/21/2017 at 21:36, STARS: 0
I just want to finish my degree and never go back to school. I’m at a point where I’ve lost interest in engineering and would rather get dirty as a technician.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
01/21/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 0
it stinks you spend all that time and energy getting your degree and have to settle for your job. fuck this shit, system’s fucked
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
01/21/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
You got any Civil/PM experience?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:26, STARS: 0
That kitchen was so nice, I really liked it.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 0
I don’t think so, my experience was in oil field operations.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/21/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 0
Were all the drawers and cabinet doors soft-close too?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 0
They weren’t, unless you consider the pads on them soft close, which I don’t.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/21/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 1
I call those “bouncy close-opens”
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 0
Fair enough, I did really like that place though.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/21/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 0
30/hr would allow you to not live at home though... Might be easier to find a job while gainfully employed.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0
While this is true, I’ve really only been looking at salary jobs. You are right, it’s easier to find a job while employed.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/21/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0
You don’t have to give figures (and I’m not asking), but it’s clear from your previous posts that you once made *excellent* money. Confirmed by saying that $30/hr would be a significant paycut. Accepting a paycut is a huge kick in the pants from that perspective. But $60,000 can still get you nice things. $40,000 though... Hard to stretch that far.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/21/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 0
60K can still get you nice things, but I’m used to this:
M3's and champagne. Honestly, the pay companies have offered me has been in the realm.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
01/21/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 0
Maybe with new leadership in DC the petro industry will get more opportunity for expansion? That’d help hiring, right?
Best wishes bro and — Do. Not. Give. Up. It *will* happen!!
"Tapas" (tapas)
01/22/2017 at 00:59, STARS: 0
That’s a nice apartment, dude. It
Have you considered targeting other industries? While you might not have experience specific to where you apply (I dunno, the elastomer/fertilizer industry?) - you could frame your experience and work ethic as on-the-field, takes control in high-stakes situation, get it right the first time kinda thing....
And find all the recruiters in those fields.
Im sure youll get through this. Im going through a rough patch myself. Oil and gas can be a bitch. See you on the other side of the curve :)
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/22/2017 at 09:54, STARS: 0
I’ve really only been looking into other industries, but now that oil is back up a little, I’m looking there too. When I first started my job search I was fixated on talking about my experience at my former job, now I’m focusing on my transferable skills. I’ve had a tough time finding recruiters, but I think I might have found one or two recently.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/22/2017 at 10:06, STARS: 0
Honestly I think the Saudis have more to do with the petroleum industry than whoever is in the whitehouse, as this is a supply and demand issue. The US has become the swing producer and we’re producing more than we were in the 70s.
I’ve been at the point of just basically giving up, I now know why people give up. I haven’t, nor will I. It’s just been really rough recently and I’m worn out.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/22/2017 at 10:20, STARS: 0
I’ve actually had luck applying online. Knowing someone is much better, but I’ve exhausted most of my contacts.
"Tapas" (tapas)
01/22/2017 at 12:07, STARS: 0
Gotcha. I hope the industry swings back up soon.
Job hunts are probably the most frustrating experiences ever. The key is to find a wealthy heir to a business empire and marry her lol
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/22/2017 at 12:10, STARS: 1
I don’t think I’ve ever been this frustrated before.
I remember in college, I didn’t get an interview with the service company that I eventually got a job with, and I got “too drunk to feel feelings drunk” one Friday night. My GPA was shit in college so I thought if they didn’t offer me a job, that was it. I did end up getting an interview and a job with them, I think the Monday after I got extremely intoxicated I had the interview scheduled.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/22/2017 at 14:15, STARS: 0
You’d like my kitchen then.
Soft-close everything as well.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 17:48, STARS: 0
I know what you mean
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 1
I saw your post, I’m very frustrated with everything right now. I feel like I hit the pause button and my life has been on hold.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 18:43, STARS: 1
Yeah, I know how that feels. I had things going pretty well, but then shit hit the fan and I spiralled into a spot of nothingness. It is still hard to get going to do things. The only reason I didn’t move in with my Mom (which she has been trying to convince me) is because that is 200 miles away and after living away from home for 7years now, I don’t want to go back. But I am getting to the point that I either need to find a second job with the 1st one and school, or win a small lottery.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 18:53, STARS: 1
I started 2016 on a pretty sour note, I went thought a period of pretty bad depression. I was just starting to get better and actually start caring about my job and other things again, and then I got laid off. That kinda fucked everything up; I was doing pretty good for myself out in Texas. Gave all that up and moved back home, it’s really hard to be back home after living on my own for 3 years let along 7. I can’t imagine struggling to live with one job, that’s rough, or work while attending college. I do know how shitty it is to look for a job though.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 1
Sounds very similar to the start of my 2016 as well. Yeah I work too much for how little I get paid, but I still make most of my bills on tim,e, which is why I don’t want to move and not be able to pay them if I can’t find anything quick enough.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 19:15, STARS: 1
I worked a lot, 12 hour shifts 6 days in a row, 3 days off, do it again, but I did get paid well. I needed to get out of that job, but this wasn’t the way I wanted it to happen, it was really getting to me. I don’t think going after a friend that worked there helped, I felt like I couldn’t escape work since it felt like my job was my life. Also, didn’t help that the girl I went after was also pretty much my best friend down there. I hated that job at times.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 19:31, STARS: 0
Yeah, that is rough. I work 5 10 hour days and saturdays for 6 hours. With only sunday off. Thankfully I don’t have anyone at work I would be interested in, but that is another reason I don’t want to leave. I found someone kinda special to me, but if I move 200 miles away it’ll never happen you know?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 19:36, STARS: 1
Yeah I know what you mean. Life is shitty sometimes. I feel like I’ve mentally given up in my job search, just feel like I’m never going to get a job. I haven’t stopped looking, but my self confidence is pretty low. Something will eventually happen, but right now I’m checked out.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 19:41, STARS: 0
Yeah. I felt that way before I found this job thankfully because a friend knew the manager. Otherwise I have no idea what would be going on. What field are you in?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 1
I was a frac field engineer, so yeah I’m not going to get a job in that field right now; oil is pretty bad right now. I’ve got a ChemE degree, and trying to find a new industry.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 19:59, STARS: 0
Oh right, ok I remember your job posts. I would just think that’d be a good degree to get a job with.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
It’s proven to be a challenge.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 20:17, STARS: 0
Well that sucks. I hope you find something.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 20:20, STARS: 1
Me too, if I’m not around for a while and you see a post with the title “oops” and a picture of a C63, I got a job back in oil. That’s highly unlikely, both me getting a job in oil and leaving oppo again.
In all honesty I’ve got some phone interviews lined up this week, so hoping they turn into in person interviews. Or something else happens. Good luck to you as well.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 20:26, STARS: 0
Yeah thanks. I am just at the beginning stages, but it still sucks.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/23/2017 at 20:28, STARS: 1
I’ve been doing this for 10 months and it doesn’t get any easier. I can destroy the question of why did you leave your last job now though.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
01/23/2017 at 20:29, STARS: 1
Well I guess that is a plus