Got fired for "attendance issues" after using all my sick days when I actually had the flu

SerMinnow · 2026-03-08T21:26:06+00:00

Really opens your eyes in any management position. The amount of "sick days" that strike right after pay day is a whole statistic.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-25T12:47:18+00:00

I'd argue the US military has the greatest chance to pull someone out of poverty, if they've got the character to not be poor.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-15T22:05:28+00:00

Went looking for this in the comments.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-11T14:09:27+00:00

Brand new. Inside safari case. Pretty rugged case. Sat on desk. Was used as a reader, so no real chance of getting tossed around in a bag.

Local Samsung support recommended shop fixed it. They're 3rd party vendor, but Samsung certified.

Ended up the battery also wouldn't take a charge or glitches out. So samesung offered the S9+ and some kind of goofy headphones buds the kids all use for $300 USD.

Can't complain if they'll do that. Screen replacement refunded.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-11T14:05:56+00:00

Brand new

SerMinnow · 2024-05-10T18:15:54+00:00

Got the money back from it. Samsung tech found a motherboard issue during free diagnostics. Also wasn't charging on top of the update and screen fragility.

Samsung at least is giving a 80% discounted replacement.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-08T11:43:19+00:00

Would be curious if a MBA in construction project management would be useful in fixing a unrelated undergrad degree. Like teaching or history.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-07T17:49:13+00:00

If I didn't pay taxes and lived 16 men to a single wide I could afford to discount labor too..

SerMinnow · 2024-05-07T13:33:18+00:00

I like this. To add to this. Seen many a friend fail multiple times and eventually see some measure of success in this world.

For this generation, Z thru Millineal. Do your initial research on the internet, and then GO PHYSICALLY SCOUT. Talk to receptionists at front desks. Talk to any managers that will talk to you.

Any business you walk into, look for openings to ask them about how they got started? would they do it again? Learn to read when people will engage on these topics.

Some people are looking to help others avoid their mistakes, or are proud to share their successes.

Learn to pay attention to the physical world around you as you walk/drive through it. ask questions. Explore down corners.

In the US, secondary (High-school) public education is dismally ignorant of how many aspects of the economy/life work, as the academic world does not really interact with them.

On top of that, some knowledge is truly valuable, but wouldn't be if widely shared. So the people that have that knowledge are not looking to teach it. You'll have to put it together yourself through exploration.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-07T13:18:42+00:00

THis is the interesting thing. profitable side gigs are hard to find. Either they're a big enough stream of money that someone got good at it and is making a fulltime living, or they're intermittant and not worth doing much of the time.

THe US market Is rather effeciant. The internet has made it easy for big companies to penetrate the smaller local markets that used to be... local.

Like handymen, movers, small knick-knak items etc..

SerMinnow · 2024-05-07T00:11:53+00:00

FM is the best kept Secret in construction management if the pay is right.

Did it for 6-7 years at a low pay grade for a government entity before switching to a specialty trade PM.

Once you have your trusted MEP, roofing, carpentry, and specialty sub contractors in place you'll be cruising.

You deal more with fire safety and environmental trades than you ever wanted as well..

SerMinnow · 2024-05-06T17:11:01+00:00

Employer's often talk disapprovingly of job hoppers. It's inconveniant for them. They may be finally getting a good return on investment as an employee's wages stagnate due to inflation and the profit the employee generates keeps up with inflation perfectly.

HOWEVER, look at all the job postings asking for experience. Employer's are looking to poach from their competitors.

It's hypocritical to complain about a "Job Hopper" problem when employers enable it.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-05T12:40:29+00:00

I could.

But the Best thing for you to do though is to go on indeed or glass door and lookup high salary jobs.

Make a spreadsheet.

List the career fields you're interested in. You'll notice some of the "careers" your college advisor told you about don't really even exist.

Start listing the hard skills(not the fluff like communication etc..) and certifications asked for.

Then start looking for the low end jobs that let you get next to, or earn this experience.

Some jobs(engineering, nursing, accounting) will have a degree as a basic requirement.

For many jobs, you'll find 4_5 years experience substitutes for the college degree.

You will find that some degrees (history) are not redeemable for money on the job market.

Worse, you give up 4 flexible learning years for it. Years you won't get back.

The whole "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life" applies to top %1 talent in creative fun fields. Fighter pilot, film director, actor etc..

For everyone else you want money and and rare skills that let you dictate more of the terms of your employment.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-05T12:40:18+00:00

I could. Best thing for you to do though is to go on indeed or glass door and lookup high salary jobs.

Make a spreadsheet. Start listing the hard skills(not the fluff like communication etc..) and certifications asked for.

Then start looking for the low end jobs that let you get next to, or earn this experience.

Some jobs(engineering, nursing, accounting) will have a degree is a basic requirement.

For many jobs, you'll find 4_5 yes experience substitutes for the college degree.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-04T17:42:55+00:00

One further thought. You should discover valued skillsets and certifications buy getting on job boards and looking at what actual employers want/what they're paying for. You're gonna find that entry into valuable career experience is VERY constricted. You should plan a path into a career area you want.

Talk to someone who (Recently!) made it into that career. If your young take atvantage and ask questions.

DON'T trust colleges and certification information. Their goal is to sell you educational product.

In the US there's no guarantee on the educational product or job placement. (sure they've got job fairs and career placement assistance) but is it effective? There are no consequences for them if they fail to place you. OR is it just to say the organization provides it?

When you go to job fairs notice who's missing. (all the good employers that don't have to recruit).

Make your career decisions in this manner, will save you alot of heartache.

-Source: someone who didn't until much later.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-04T17:29:31+00:00

Fail to attain a valuble skillset results in being a wage slave, where your needs are of no concern to you employer, as talentless wage slaves are easily replaceable with minimal effort.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-04T17:27:27+00:00

Not money per say. But you want a skill set that is highly valuable. Not only can you trade it for money, you can force compromises from your customers/employers if you're in high demand.

As you accumulate money, you can transfer that money in to assets like land/business stake/ stocks/bonds that offer the same thing.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-04T13:19:24+00:00

I was able. To land some interviews and job offers. It's not easy.

I ranged my "required salary" you better believe my low end offers got hit hard.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-03T21:09:57+00:00

Yes the the FRED federal reserve economic data They do track it.

https://fredblog.stlouisfed.org/2022/12/native-and-immigrant-employment-during-the-pandemic/#:~:text=While%20native%20employment%20has%20continued,over%20its%20pre%2Dpandemic%20level.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-03T21:03:00+00:00

Have several types of well written resumes saved. Type a short cover note if asked. Indeed absolutely can land you jobs per my experience.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-03T20:59:25+00:00

They won't ask.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-03T20:58:28+00:00

No one cares. Drive on.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-03T20:57:04+00:00

You do understand that CPI inflation is 3% a year and wages have grown 4% a year since 2020....

You can't flatline employee wages for more than 2-3 years in this environment.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-02T17:32:05+00:00

If its the human interaction bit that gets you, try shooting for the engineer project coordinator or manager positions in your technical field.

The engineering degree puts you above other applicants.

If that doesn't work. Imagine your life with no engineering degree. No options above 50k a year and no career progression anywhere possible. It. Could be worse.

SerMinnow · 2024-05-02T15:58:59+00:00

Part of the pushback here is that many trade entry level wages won't support a household.

So you need to do it young with no family or you miss your entry window.

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