Question. Do we have any Oppos from the Perth (WA) area?

"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
02/13/2015 at 13:20 • Filed to: None

Turns out it's rather impossible to find a job in the US as a "Communist" :P So I thought I'd give WA a try. Any thoughts?

Have a green Holden for your troubles.

DISCUSSION (34)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:23

Try Portland.

Leadbull > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:25

Try not being a commie.

GhostZ > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:27

Communist?

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
02/13/2015 at 13:27

I'm actually looking for jobs in Portland,Maine (not sure if that was the Portland you meant), the problem is that it's a HUGE hassle to get a work permit in the US.

thebigbossyboss > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:27

And here I thought you were cool.

For Sweden > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:29

You do steal oil from Mother Earth like a good Communist.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > thebigbossyboss
02/13/2015 at 13:29

What?

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Leadbull
02/13/2015 at 13:30

By Communist I mean Norwegian :P

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > GhostZ
02/13/2015 at 13:30

I was talking about me being Norwegian :P

kanadanmajava1 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:30

"Communist" as Norwegian?

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > For Sweden
02/13/2015 at 13:31

Fuck you :P

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:31

Portland, Oregon

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > kanadanmajava1
02/13/2015 at 13:31

Yup :P

Leadbull > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:32

Ain't ya hear?

All them yoo-row-peein's got that there commie virus.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
02/13/2015 at 13:32

Hmm.. I guess Oregon would be cool, Portaland Oregon does have one awesome flag :)

Edit: called it a state flag.. sorry about that..

Nibbles > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:33

What kind of work are you looking to do? I still have a contact or two that may/may not be able to assist, depending on your background and preferred work

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Leadbull
02/13/2015 at 13:34

Hehe :) Yeah. But really, I've met so many "'muricans" that thinks everyone in Norway are communists you won't even believe it.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Nibbles
02/13/2015 at 13:37

I can do anything really, but my background is in sales. The problem is that I dropped out of school. I do speak English almost fluent though, so that's a bonus I guess :P

thebigbossyboss > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:37

Oh. You were talking about being Norweigan. I didn't get it. Sorry. As you were.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > thebigbossyboss
02/13/2015 at 13:38

No worries mate :) I AM a socialist though, so maybe not that cool after all :P

Nibbles > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:40

I can nearly guarantee you have a better grasp of the English language than 40% of the people here at least :)

Sales is a really hard one to get a Visa for

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Nibbles
02/13/2015 at 13:45

My thought was since I've worked in sales I could probably do stuff like being a secretary or something. Hell, I'd drive a bloody lorry if it comes down to that. I know my chances won't be good in Australia, but I'm willing to take whatever job I can get. :P

RallyWrench > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 13:45

Talk to 505, he's from up yonder.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > RallyWrench
02/13/2015 at 13:47

I know. I do talk with him from time to time. But he can't just give me a job out of the blue :)

Thanks though :)

kanadanmajava1 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 14:14

I thought that Norwegians still had pretty good reputation all around the world despite your slightly weird economic system. But getting hired nowadays into a good profession is pretty hard.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > kanadanmajava1
02/13/2015 at 14:18

We do, but without an education you're pretty much useless. I hated school, so I quit.. Regret it now though.

kanadanmajava1 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 14:26

Yes, that's probably going to be problem when you are seeking a job from abroad. Getting hired just by your skills is possible but really difficult. Maybe some precision craftsmanship related profession doesn't care what you have studied or not.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > kanadanmajava1
02/13/2015 at 14:30

Yeah, and the problem is that I'm not a craftsman. I'm just a REALLY good salesman. I could sell ice on Greenland me, but that is not something you'd see on a Résumé is it.

kanadanmajava1 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 15:07

Well that's one skill that should be useful. And lack of education shouldn't be terribly bad thing in that. But "selling" your skills is still the first obstacle.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > kanadanmajava1
02/13/2015 at 15:10

Yeah, and I'm not all that comfortable about the whole "selling myself" stuff. We'll see though, we'll see.

My main goal is to pass the language barrier, if/when I do that it should be plain sailing.

GhostZ > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 18:32

I suppose it depends on where you're trying to get a job. Hiring people overseas is a huge risk for most businesses. If you're going to be in front of people or have to work in a team, they may not even hire native US citizens who have accents or different cultural experiences. It's a very "you need to fit our culture" sorta of thing.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > GhostZ
02/13/2015 at 18:36

Would you say that me talking to them on the phone = a good thing? I can't emulate American dialects, I sound pretty much like someone from Northern London...

GhostZ > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/13/2015 at 18:56

Not talking on the phone or on video conference probably would hurt your chances more than anything else. It makes things highly impersonal.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/14/2015 at 01:26

Portland, Oregon is awesome. It's very accepting of "different" people, other cultures, styles, etc. It's probably one of the least 'murican cities in the US. And the job market is pretty decent as well. Craigslist will be your friend for this. Disclaimer: I may or may not reside thereabouts.