need advice

[deejen]

ok husband lost his job in july because of a misunderstanding they say he went against company policy, he had almost 22 yrs experience at his job...now he is still looking for a job and was denied unemployment..is it the times or the reason for his firing that is making noone call him back.

[andreame70]

I am sorry deejen, it is hard to tell what the problem is unless we know exactly what he did at work that led to him being let go. With almost 22 years at that job, it sounds to me like they were looking for a reason to let him go. A simple misunderstanding I don't think should warrant being fired after being on the job that long. But like I said, it is hard to say, unless we know the details.

I hope he finds something soon.

Andrea

[ang in NC]

I think alot of times when people get alot of years in they are looking for reasons to let you go. Has he thought about calling them back? Best of Luck.

[laughsalot]

Deejen, I will keep you and your dh in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he can find a job that he loves soon!

[bsg_06]

Much as I hate to say it, andreame70 is right on target with her post. Many corporations have gotten fairly ruthless and will use any excuse to get rid of someone. And since many states are "right to work," it means employers can fire you for any reason.
And since companies do not wish to share their secrets, or have their dirty laundry aired, they badmouth outstanding former employees to prevent them from finding work in that field. It sucks :( but there is little you can do about it. :(

[JKATHERINE]

It could be either of those reasons, however, I've found that the proactive applicant is the one that gets the job (squeaky wheel gets the grease).The next time he applies for a job, tell him to call back 3-7 days after submitting the application. He should talk to the person hiring and saying something to the effect of, "Hello, this is John Smith. I dropped of my resume/application on Monday (or last week) for the welding job. I was just wondering if you'd had time to look it over yet?" Most people do not call back. Being that one, or one of few gets your name in the employer's head and shows him/her that you really want the job. :)

[DivineMsDi]

Unfortunately today if you stay at a company for years and years and think they are going to look out for you and your interests, you will be sadly mistaken. The place where my dh works is one of these. His former boss was there 30 or more years, commuted from from over an hour away, and was beloved by all. They wanted to save $$$ so they 'let him go' with a package and gave my dh (who makes a laughable wage) the job. All the work, no extra money.

I hope your dh finds something else soon.

You cannot have company loyalty....they don't have any for you...if you are LUCKY enough to work for someone who does, kiss the ground, because those sort of jobs are very rare.

[schsa]

He lost his job in July and it is only October. He probably was paid well and has great experience. It is going to take him a while to find a job mainly because he has experience and he has a good skill set.

He might want to consider contacting a temp agency or an employment agency of some sort. He should never, never pay them to find a job for him. They get their money when they find the right candidate. Also he should consider re-location. Sometimes that is to his advantage because there may be other places that would pay well for someone with his skill set.

Finally, he shouldn't give up. Someone out there is looking for him and they just don't kow that he is looking for them. It is going to take him a good 6 months before he will start getting worthwhile interviews. But he should be making the effort every day to find that job.

[deejen]

thanks everyone...the misunderstanding was he accepted gifts from a sales company not knowing it was against policy and later the company was being investigated for over charging many other businesses.. his job was head building engineer which is basically telling your crew what to do in residential abuildings, paper work .ordering supplies and they still have not filled his position.. why i am freaking out his we are down to very little money and will soon be in the street.

[andreame70]

I can't imagine that he would be blackballed from the industry just because he accepted some gifts from a sales company. That stuff happens all the time, in most companies, it is an accepted practice that happens everyday. My Dad worked for forty years as a machinist. He traveled to many different companies to install and work on their products. Once a month or so, he would meet with the "big wigs" of the plant that he was working in and take them out to lunch. It was a gift that my Dad's company provided to their customers as a way of showing appreciation for their business. Now, I would say that this was wrong, if the company had offered your husband a $5,000 check or something like that, to "bribe" him into only doing business with them, but that does not sound like the case here.

Maybe it is the times, or it could be the area that you are in which is causing the delay in him finding work. I doubt that it was because he accepted a gift from the sales people. I still think that it sounds more like his company was looking for a reason to let him go.

I do hope that he finds something soon.

(((Hugs)))

Andrea

[DivineMsDi]

As far as accepting gifts, you can be fired or in trouble in certain industries if someone finds out.

My father was a purchasing manager for many years. His company did a lot of government contracts and so on. His job was buying materials from various vendors (aka salespeople). He told me you have to be VERY careful what you accept, because it is considered WRONG to accept certain item. You will be thought of as a person who can be bought off...You know, giving contracts to people because they give you gifts...

I hope your dh gets a job soon.....hugs.....

[schsa]

If he has that sort of experience he needs to be in an area of the country where his skills will be in demand. Like Florida right now. Take advantage of any social program you can. Sell your house if you have to and live in an apartment. Do what you have to do.

Things will change but it will take time.

[joni1269]

It just takes time - but I am betting his next job will be better than the last!

You guys are right about companies showing no loyalty these days. DH worked for a company for 7 years. He worked at least 55 hours a week, most weeks 70 hours. He gave them 150%, and was the first person hired in his department. They passed him over for a promotion, but he kept on working very hard. Year before last, they laid him off 7 days before Christmas, and informed him he would not be getting his year end bonus. We had not shopped for our kids yet, as we were waiting on his bonus.

He did eventually find a job (about 60 days) and it is much better. So tell DH to hang in there!

Keepin' my fingers crossed for ya!

[deejen]

he worked very hard for them and waited many years to be promoted but some people did not like his promotion because he had no special training his was all experience, I thing they let him go so they could not be involved in the investigation of the company that gave the gifts, also he was not the first to receive these gifts others before him did too. I would hate to relocate because my family is here I am the oldest of 5 sisiters and we have no parents so we try to stick together. Thanks guys you make me a little more hopeful......