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Im looking to reinvent myself
looking for a new industry

I hear the Navy is hiring...

Seriously, the military pays a lot better than it used to. The training is top notch. And transition into the civilian world is very easy if you pick a marketable job field.

This might give you a few ideas of something to look into and what to avoid: http://www.myplan.com/careers/career_top_ten.php

edited to add: I just saw the post above mine. The Navy is a great idea also. Possible signing bonus, free education, and get paid to travel the world...

The best thing you can do is just pick something you could see yourself doing for the next 50 years, and then stick to it. Avoid resetting your career often.

It is fairly easy to get into some trades with little or no training, but eventually you are going to have to become skilled at something if you want to be successful. The military idea is a good one! They will train you whether you like it or not :) and you will gain valuable skills while instilling a very good work ethic.

Kerbouchard wrote:I hear the Navy is hiring...

Seriously, the military pays a lot better than it used to. The training is top notch. And transition into the civilian world is very easy if you pick a marketable job field.

i dont tink i can get into the military
as i am asthmatic flat footed and way out of shape

You may find that they can get you into shape pretty quickly :) Consider it a benefit. You may also find your athsma is not bothersome once your aerobic fitness and lung capacity are up to snuff.

Also speaking of being in shape, you will have a much better chance of getting a good job if you are attractive and fit in appearance, not to mention clean cut, well groomed, etc. Whether the Navy does that to you or you do it yourself, it works.

mr.72 wrote:You may find that they can get you into shape pretty quickly :) Consider it a benefit. You may also find your athsma is not bothersome once your aerobic fitness and lung capacity are up to snuff.

Also speaking of being in shape, you will have a much better chance of getting a good job if you are attractive and fit in appearance, not to mention clean cut, well groomed, etc. Whether the Navy does that to you or you do it yourself, it works.

i keep my hair short and i have a goatee no tattoos or piercings when not working i ware jeans T shirt and over shirt (to cover my para 14-45)
yeah im still large 5'10" 300lb but i dont look 300lb is what im told

but yes i get your point
I really would like to work at prodefence
I have put in my application some time ago and have gone to see whats up a number of times but nothing yet
the guy that owns the place has been sick or had other fish to fry but im told they do need to hire someone
that i think would be ideal but i cant count on that job i need something and fast at that

mr.72 wrote:You may find that they can get you into shape pretty quickly :) Consider it a benefit. You may also find your asthma is not bothersome once your aerobic fitness and lung capacity are up to snuff.

Also speaking of being in shape, you will have a much better chance of getting a good job if you are attractive and fit in appearance, not to mention clean cut, well groomed, etc. Whether the Navy does that to you or you do it yourself, it works.

Thats kind of what I was thinking. Your an out of shape 22 year old with no skills who still lives with his parents? That's going to make a tough road ahead. If I were you I would at least talk to one of the recruiters and find out if you can become eligible. Asthma is not a disqualifier, and flat feet is not always a disqualifier, either. There are weight standards, but you can decide to get in shape if the goal is worth it to you.

The job market is tough right now, and that is with people who have experience and skills. You might try retail or a service job in a restaurant.

What have you been doing for the last few years? Do you have any type of degree? Or classes taken in college?

Kerbouchard wrote:

mr.72 wrote:You may find that they can get you into shape pretty quickly :) Consider it a benefit. You may also find your asthma is not bothersome once your aerobic fitness and lung capacity are up to snuff.

Also speaking of being in shape, you will have a much better chance of getting a good job if you are attractive and fit in appearance, not to mention clean cut, well groomed, etc. Whether the Navy does that to you or you do it yourself, it works.

Thats kind of what I was thinking. Your an out of shape 22 year old with no skills who still lives with his parents? That's going to make a tough road ahead. If I were you I would at least talk to one of the recruiters and find out if you can become eligible. Asthma is not a disqualifier, and flat feet is not always a disqualifier, either. There are weight standards, but you can decide to get in shape if the goal is worth it to you.

The job market is tough right now, and that is with people who have experience and skills. You might try retail or a service job in a restaurant.

What have you been doing for the last few years?

i have a skill its just not usefull
i went to UTI in spring for almost 2 years graduated from the auto and diesel program with a 3.71 gpa but there are no jobs for me out there i was working for jiffy lube last how lame trained mechanic changing oil had problems with management cuz i knew more than he did

lunchbox wrote: i have a skill its just not usefull
i went to UTI in spring for almost 2 years graduated from the auto and diesel program with a 3.71 gpa but there are no jobs for me out there i was working for jiffy lube last how lame trained mechanic changing oil had problems with management cuz i knew more than he did

Well.

Nevermind.

I deleted my original response.

mr.72 wrote:

lunchbox wrote: i have a skill its just not usefull
i went to UTI in spring for almost 2 years graduated from the auto and diesel program with a 3.71 gpa but there are no jobs for me out there i was working for jiffy lube last how lame trained mechanic changing oil had problems with management cuz i knew more than he did

Well.

Nevermind.

I deleted my original response.

its ok i know why you said what you said but more or less i have no skills as i cannot work in the industry im trained for
im starting anew trying to better myself i would like to get into the police academy but like the military it takes time and there are requirements

I don’t know about the Navy, but the USMC will get you in shape, will except flat foots, and will teach you a trade.

Commander Cody wrote:I don’t know about the Navy, but the USMC will get you in shape, will except flat foots, and will teach you a trade.

ok i get it about the military
im realy not sure i could do all the physical things required
in faxt i would place money on me not being able to i would like to be in the military but if i thought i could do it i would have right out of high school


(like it or not the marines are part of the Navy)

lunchbox wrote:

Commander Cody wrote:I don’t know about the Navy, but the USMC will get you in shape, will except flat foots, and will teach you a trade.

ok i get it about the military
im realy not sure i could do all the physical things required
in faxt i would place money on me not being able to i would like to be in the military but if i thought i could do it i would have right out of high school


(like it or not the marines are part of the Navy)

Alright, so you have a background in mechanics. Since the military is out, have you considered working for an oil company? It sounds like your background might fit in as a junior maintenance tech, and it pays pretty well. The pipelines and pumps need maintenance, too, so you wouldn't necessarily have to go out to an oil rig.

It's something I considered when I got out of the service. The benefits, pay, and training are pretty good.

If you're looking for a field change, I would probably look into some sort of maintenance tech...with an oil company or otherwise. You'll have to work, or you won't last long, but you did say you carry your weight well.

Kerbouchard wrote:

lunchbox wrote:

Commander Cody wrote:I don’t know about the Navy, but the USMC will get you in shape, will except flat foots, and will teach you a trade.

ok i get it about the military
im realy not sure i could do all the physical things required
in faxt i would place money on me not being able to i would like to be in the military but if i thought i could do it i would have right out of high school


(like it or not the marines are part of the Navy)

Alright, so you have a background in mechanics. Since the military is out, have you considered working for an oil company? It sounds like your background might fit in as a junior maintenance tech, and it pays pretty well. The pipelines and pumps need maintenance, too, so you wouldn't necessarily have to go out to an oil rig.

It's something I considered when I got out of the service. The benefits, pay, and training are pretty good.

If you're looking for a field change, I would probably look into some sort of maintenance tech...with an oil company or otherwise. You'll have to work, or you won't last long, but you did say you carry your weight well.

yes i have looked at oil field and also ship channel tug boat etc etc. i have filled out apps for all i can find but alwase end up with nothing im not sure how to get those jobs beyond filling out apps. as there never is any kind of contact info and lets face it my resume is not that impressive.

if you know how to get into those types of jobs im all ears but i have looked at that area jsut turned up nothing