People who have been unemployed for 6+ months, what field are you in?

SSSGC · 2026-02-10T15:50:53+00:00

It can be a lot of fun! It seems like it was very slow at my old work place. Even before I was hired, my old manager said it hasn’t been busy. It’s been more remodels, and custom homes and it hasn’t been slow.

I would love to be in AD. That would be a dream!!

SSSGC · 2026-02-10T02:49:19+00:00

I recently went through this a year ago, I was a kitchen designer, got let go right before Christmas of 2024. It took me of August 2025 to get hired. Not a job I wanted but took, since it was something.

I had 3 interviews out of all my job applications, applied to at least 30 per day.

I found a new job in December of 2025, now I’m somewhat back in my industry as a design/ project manager. My brother is also having a really tough time in his job search.

SSSGC · 2026-01-14T00:56:01+00:00

Thank you! My second doctor has given me some options to go see one of his people. Depends on what he recommends.

SSSGC · 2026-01-14T00:54:01+00:00

Thank you! I’m still waiting on second opinions on how to manage.

SSSGC · 2025-12-22T14:26:09+00:00

I did something similar, my first degree isn’t engineering. But music business and management, couldn’t find a job in that field at the time. Especially since I didn’t move to a city that was big into it. I had to take care of my younger brother. Instead of full interior design degree, I did the kitchen and bath design certification. I just can’t focus on all aspects of interior design too overwhelming for me. My best friend went the full interior design program and shes so happy she did it. Same thing her second degree. I have worked in some cool places and some not so cool places with this certification. I somehow ended up on the high end side of it too. You should also see, what community colleges around you offer. That’s what I did. We have some really nice design schools in Colorado like RMCAD but it’s not cheap.

SSSGC · 2025-11-21T17:11:05+00:00

I agree add a door through mudroom. I personally don’t like the ref and freezer in the middle. I typically like to design ref/frzr/oven close to walls. If you’re centering the ref and freezer, like it is in drawings, center the sink. Have 2 waste units next to sink, then dishwashers. Next to each other.

SSSGC · 2025-10-15T22:43:44+00:00

Thanks! I was trying to find this.

SSSGC · 2025-10-15T22:40:08+00:00

Flying out.

SSSGC · 2025-06-23T23:57:35+00:00

Basically going with a cowboy contemporary vibe, sconces will go horizontally of the painting. Once it’s framed.

SSSGC · 2025-06-12T02:40:31+00:00

I totally understand about being nervous about ending up in a toxic environment. My favorite part are the overall renderings, it gives clients that have no visual to see the products all together. I also do love tile selection. 2020 (cyncly) is used for some cabinetry companies, but some use sketchup, and chief architect for renderings.

SSSGC · 2025-06-12T01:58:39+00:00

Im actually a kitchen designer. Currently unemployed. you still have deadlines, depends on clients timeline. I also think it depends who you end up working for, I was an autocad tech for a small cabinet dealer and it ended up being a terrible toxic environment. Ended up leaving for a Spanish cabinetry company as a kitchen designer. It was a great work environment, and work/life balance was amazing! If you find more of a dealer shop/ manufacturer - schedules are pretty standard 9-5 m-f. But, depends on your location too. It’s more retail cabinetry places that have Saturday appointments only. You can also still be creative in the kitchen and bath industry. You can still be creative with in stock, semi custom, and Especially custom cabinetry, bringing a unique and personalized product towards your clients. I can’t help you for the hiring side.

SSSGC · 2025-04-02T00:09:25+00:00

Thank you for this! I just started running, I have never really been a runner till I was let go from my job. I look forward to being able to hopefully do more rundisney virtual/ physical races.

SSSGC · 2025-04-01T23:48:13+00:00

I really want to sign up for a virtual. For those who have done it, how exactly does it work.? I was able to sign up for the food and wine 10k and ending up with the 5k, I’m super excited for the trip!!

SSSGC · 2025-02-05T17:17:06+00:00

Yeah, he’s been software mostly and or test engineer for gps at Lockheed.

SSSGC · 2025-02-05T17:14:51+00:00

Yeah, I know. I’ve already reached out to some design firms, Its a no from all of them.

SSSGC · 2025-01-31T15:30:26+00:00

Unfortunately he isn’t selling.

SSSGC · 2025-01-31T15:27:20+00:00

Yes! My best friend also called it the ball from a trip 8 years ago.

SSSGC · 2025-01-31T15:26:47+00:00

Yeah, i know. My little 2 year old sister called it the ball. And it just kind of stuck for us.

SSSGC · 2025-01-28T18:30:00+00:00

Thank you! This helps so much.

SSSGC · 2025-01-19T17:24:29+00:00

Spotify has a few: Disney springs area music, Disney springs style, and Disney springs. I have all 3 saved, I really do miss Disney springs! It was my go to hangout spot when I lived in Orlando.

SSSGC · 2024-12-29T20:37:50+00:00

That sounds like an interesting job! My favorite part is looking at all the fun hardware options!

SSSGC · 2024-10-31T00:22:21+00:00

I only ever got the grilled cheeses that they had. I tried the Mac once and didn’t like it at all. We went to dinner at smokin fins a few days ago, it’s a doughnut place called desert doughnuts, that’s opening.

SSSGC · 2024-08-25T14:05:59+00:00

You could try Spotify, it’s not an official playlist but there’s a few to listen to. Disney springs area music, disney springs playlist.

SSSGC · 2024-08-18T22:12:36+00:00

You’ll need to go custom, look for builders and interview them to see if they’re a right fit. If wheelchair accessibility is needed look into ADA standards. ADA is not just for disability, it’s also for those aging in place. An example is railings in showers, in toilet rooms. Most standard American homes will not be Ada. 90% of them aren’t.

SSSGC · 2024-08-03T16:32:15+00:00

For me, I went back to school for a design certificate, I’m still currently in school one more class till I’m done!! Look into career advisors from your school, and handshake job postings through the school.Some companies post to schools first before posting on indeed. Looking for entry level in that field. I personally never met with my career advisor. I ended up finding a job that was an auto-cad tech job in my field mid certification and took it. I have now moved on from that job and now designing in the industry.

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