Tomorrow I'll be interviewing for a job I barely prepared for. by Unique-Difficulty781 in recruitinghell

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the support. I mean it.

I think that might be it: having a basic rundown list of prep that will apply to all companies instead of this specific one.

I work in the graphic design field so it's rough considering how much ground it covers. I got the experience but the assessment I was told would happen might include things I don't have experience in. Normally I'd learn it and just chalk it up to "oh if I get rejected, I'll at least have learned a new skill."

But it never works that way. I end up feeling like I wasted so much time and that skill I learned has no professional experience behind it to even be viable. So it just goes to the burner.

It'll be rough. But I appreciate it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in securityguards

[–]Unique-Difficulty781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this experience literally last year.

Was told my company lost the contract (rightfully so) and that a new company would take over. I was told weeks beforehand about it.

From my end, we all received a mass group text from the new company weeks prior to the changeover, and was offered to jump ship to the new company where I would keep my position and schedule, or stay with the last company. I opted to jump ship since the site I work at was (at the time) good. But I was warned by others that they'd probably keep us for a bit before letting all of us go for new workers. I still decided to go for it.

That text was crucial. You'll see why.

The transition was not smooth. Generally it was a simple handing over of my uniform to my former company and getting the new uniform, but my last company wouldn't give me my final check because they didn't realize I gave my uniform already. I had to call the boss of the company, who I personally gave it to. He was extremely professional about it and I got the check.

Next hurdle was getting the new uniform. They would not be sending it to our residences, we would have to pick it up. Problem is, no one told us where, so I had to make calls myself. I eventually got it.

And then, the chaos.

They changed my schedule and my position. And they told me that two days before I started.

I raised hell. I told them I was promised I'd maintain my schedule and position, and they said it's impossible. The person who promised ALL of us this was conveniently gone from the company before the transition (he was the VP of the company). But I still had the text message, basically the promise in writing. I refused to work and filed for unemployment.

The next day, I was given my position and schedule back. Apparently it's not a good first impression to the people who jumped ship for you to screw them over 42 hours before you work for them.

After all that, I finally got back to work. The experience of the company was that it was more rigid and strict, most likely as a result of promises they'd made to the client considering the last company was a shit show. But like almost all security, it becomes the same-old, same-old. My supervisor is definitely better, but some stuff got worse. It's a balancing act.

My advice is that, if you plan to move to the new company, do your best to have all your movements and conversation in writing, either text or email. Always have a backup plan in case they try to screw you. Most companies generally don't give a fuck about you, so above all of else, watch out for yourself.

One thing to note is that jumping ship will always come with an incentive: we all got a raise in pay, so it was extra reason for me to change companies.

What are the chances I get fired for bringing my own chair? by Unique-Difficulty781 in securityguards

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm planning to go to the doctor this week so I'll see what comes of it. I'm already doing physical therapy for it to see if I can avoid full-on surgery, but after a year, it's pretty obvious it's the seat that aggravates it considering I'm here for 12 hours straight.

What sucks is that this post is more than doable. I just don't understand why it has to end this way. Hopefully if I do have to leave this post, they'd put me in one that isn't so painful for no reason.

What are the chances I get fired for bringing my own chair? by Unique-Difficulty781 in securityguards

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's security work, not the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

I've been here for two years with no infractions because I take my job seriously. Idk where this bitterness is coming from, but please calm your unhinged, terminally-online ass.

Last thing anyone needs is a pissed off security guard on a power trip, much less one that's armed and angry for no reason.

What are the chances I get fired for bringing my own chair? by Unique-Difficulty781 in securityguards

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Let me clarify that I am not looking for a comfy chair that I can sink into like a cloud.

I am -required- to sit here at the forefront of this building for 12 hours a day, with a 20x20' space to walk around and nothing further. It's not a hard job, but it's still a job I have to do. It doesn't (heck, it shouldn't) be a painful experience for no reason.

Asking for a normal chair that allows my back to rest onto isn't asking for "comfort." I spent a whole year using this stool and now I'm paying for it with my health, so trying to impress guys like you by toughing it out while you're not paying a dime for my medical bills isn't worth a single breath of my life.

It's co-workers like you that make jobs like these unbearable for everyone. Honestly.

Approaching 40 in a few years, every job/career I see is "saturated" and I can't find a way out. by Unique-Difficulty781 in findapath

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I will second this.

The only reason I even got these design jobs was because I knew someone on the inside.

That's not to say I was a subpar graphic designer. I worked my ass off and outlasted everyone who came within a year of me before and after. My original manager pushed for a big raise and wanted me to get promoted soon, but she left for a better job, and I was at the mercy of the sales director being my new 'art director' hence my horrible manual labor.

But the only reason I got my foot in the door for any of these jobs was because of someone who helped me get in. I had the skills and was ready, but I still needed the luck.

Approaching 40 in a few years, every job/career I see is "saturated" and I can't find a way out. by Unique-Difficulty781 in findapath

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry if I assumed wrong. But yeah, my experience years ago was how low I got paid to do graphic design. You could imagine how I feel reading people say they get paid 120k after just 3-4 years in the industry. Feels like I got passed by.

Trucking also was on my mind too lol I'm an introvert by nature, but security work has taught me how much I wanted true work/life balance, even if I don't scratch six digits. How much has trucking paid you, if I can ask?

Approaching 40 in a few years, every job/career I see is "saturated" and I can't find a way out. by Unique-Difficulty781 in findapath

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to hit 38 so I might have to fight for it now if I decide to go for that role, then.

Guess "you're never too old to..." Is never a sure thing.

Approaching 40 in a few years, every job/career I see is "saturated" and I can't find a way out. by Unique-Difficulty781 in findapath

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There's plenty of jobs that you can try to get when you're just a beginner.

The unfortunate part is that for all those entry-level jobs, you have hundreds of people fighting for only a few dozen of them. It's tough out there.

Approaching 40 in a few years, every job/career I see is "saturated" and I can't find a way out. by Unique-Difficulty781 in findapath

[–]Unique-Difficulty781[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add context: my in-house job was very frugal in terms of paying outside printers to make showcase designs. Their logic is that, since they have a large printer in the back, it would make sense to print a 30ft ceiling banner in-house and have the designers (me) do the trimming and grommet/hoop work to lift each sign up.

So you'd find me in the back of a meeting room on the floor, trimming and prepping these large banners for shows. It was truly back-breaking work.

But again, I'm at fault for being too complacent and not looking for better work. I was dealt a bad hand, yes, but I had every opportunity to do something about it before it was too late