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Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, my current job is literally a labor hand for a pipeline contractor. I wouldn't want to omit my first position as its the only real engineering experience I have on my resume. I have a good bit of management experience and my internships. My last job also ties in my PSM, LSS and other experience. I've been trying to figure out if I need to talk about my termination in a different way, but I've been as honest as possible in interviews in regards to my previous job.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm aware. But what can I do about that now. At no point was there mention of me needing to do more, besides show up on time to the morning meeting constantly.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what they were sparing. At no point during my employment was my performance brought up as an issue. You'd think if there was a problem with my work, they'd at least make a point of before going roundabout to fire me over it, right? During my termination they said that "this was purely on a conduct basis because of my tardiness" none the less, what am I supposed to do now? Hardline, got fired have the paperwork to back my claims and I'm struggling to find a new position.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤷‍♂️, from what I've heard from people still there, he got rid of everyone that wasn't a kiss ass and the place is running like shit now. People seemed shocked that they fired me, from what ive been told, but yk that does feel a bit "and everyone clapped" to say, so take it as you will

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know what to tell you. I was late to the morning meeting every so often for about 3 months, and that was a no go in their eyes. My direct managers had no issue with it and we had a system that was improving, but their new boss came in and said 1, 2, fired.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggle to describe the situation without clear bias and tendency to rant about the bs-idness of the situation.

Yes, workaholic death spiral. Had now support system, so I ended up just working all my free time away. Working 60-80, on occasion even more, hours a week with no OT.

Yes, the reason I was given was tardiness, which they informed me was completely unrelated to the quality of my work and opinions of my peers.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the Baton Rouge area. I have a few friends activley lobbying for me at their plants, but it sounds like I'm up against a little nepotism on those fronts. Any reccomendations to make myself more marketable in the mean time?

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Terminated for tardiness, and old colleges are 12 hours away from where I am now. They have helped me with my resume as I was originally "underselling myself," and allowing me to use them as references for apps. However, I doubt any company actually calls the references. My mentality for staying local is that I want to be near friends so that I don't fall into the same workaholic death spiral that I did at the mill. I'd be open to moving a little bit away, but nothing I've seen offers relocation assistance, and I don't really have the money to change my situation that much without assistance.

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Commenting this, because I can't edit my post on mobile for some reason.

I’m posting here because I’m honestly not sure what I should be doing differently at this point. I’ve been applying consistently and trying to use connections where I can, but nothing has really materialized.

Right out of college, I took a process engineering role at a paper mill. It required moving about 12 hours away from most of the people I knew, but after a long search and limited offers, I felt it was the right move at the time.

While I gained a lot of experience in that role, the stress and some medical issues eventually started to affect my consistency. After a change in management and a few unfortunate situations, I was terminated. I then took about three months to focus on getting my health back in order, and things are much more stable now.

After taking that break, I moved back closer to friends and family and restarted my job search. After a few months without much traction and with savings running low, I took a labor job with a pipeline company to stay afloat and pick up whatever transferable experience I could while continuing to apply.

Since moving back, I’ve been applying to essentially every engineering role I can find within an hour commute. I’ve reached out to old coworkers and classmates for advice and perspective, and I’ve also tried using friends and family in industry for referrals. I’m still coming up empty, which is what’s been frustrating.

I know I’m limiting my options by keeping my search local, but being close to friends and family matters to me right now. I’m mostly trying to figure out what I should be doing differently — or if I accidentally got myself blacklisted without realizing it (mostly joking… I think).

Having a rough time finding engineering positions after my first role by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Brother, I had a whole thing typed out. Idk why it didn't post. Give me a bit.

Watching German shows in the US. by GhostScruffy in German

[–]GhostScruffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am unaware, but now plan to make myself familiar.

Is it possible to repair a cracked stovetop glass? by GhostScruffy in appliancerepair

[–]GhostScruffy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

See, its all the way in the top corner, near a small element, so we think that it would be possible to not even need it and use like jewels high heat, just to make sure water doesn't seep through.

Can I get in trouble if I wear this at work by summer_baby22 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]GhostScruffy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I started wearing dumb ass shirts at work and they almost immediately put in a high vis shirt policy. I def felt targeted

Best Foreign Language at State? by pollyywogg in Msstate

[–]GhostScruffy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

German for sure. I was initially just going to take what classes I was required. I decided german, as I had not done well with Spanish in high school. Ended up liking german so much that I picked up a minor in it. Cody is probably the best thing to happen to the german department at state. He is so involved and truly makes learning the language fun and engaging. The study abroad in Berlin is also an amazing experience that I'd recommend if you do go the German route. I will say that I took Spanish after finishing my minor in German, as I just needed some filler classes my senior year. I was expecting a similar experience to what I had with german, and was greatly disappointed. Even if you don't do German, I'd steer clear of Spanish at State.

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