Two Week Notice

[mtntopper]

Don't forget how much you'll save because there ain't Jacques Schitt out there to spend it on.

Wrong it is just like everywhere else as people all need new homes, new sports cars, new trucks, a Harley in the garage, rv's and a boat in the driveway. Gillette area wages have all the people selling the goodies in the area to take your money just like anywhere else. You are very close to the Black Hills, Rapid City area to the east and the Big Horn Mountains to the west and Billings Montana to the north. Gillette is in the middle and a fast paced small town with a very young population of adults with most making big money and spending it fast. The infrastructure such as parks, very nice schools, and new events center are some of the good attractions of Gillette that make it more livable. The city/county/state has bunches of money to spend to build up the infrastructure to help accommodate the workers needed to run the energy industry all financed mostly from taxes on the energy industry. We also have a 5% sales tax with no state income tax which is great. It will take some time to adjust for many coming to the area, some leave and go back home and many others assimilate to the area and enjoy the opportunities available and this becomes home.

Link to Gillette area info: http://www.ci.gillette.wy.us/special/visitors.html

 

[Spiffy1]

Now quit jabboring on about the attractions of Gillette! Next thing you know every scumball in the nation will be clammoring to get there and half will come through SD - with the really shady ones getting too lazy to make WY and staying here. Should have seen Sioux Falls after it was named #1 city quite a few years ago. I guess we can still try to freeze them out.

Ok....now I'm off topic.... Somehow, I'm not quite sure I can imagine Sushi in WY - yet I can't imagine why not. Go for it Sushi! Unless you can talk Skurka into setting you up with a gun shop now that he's busy with his racecar, which would certainly be more interesting. Even at that, this gig is probably about as risk free, and stress free as you can get in a decent money job; probably a nice change of pace after sales!

 

[Deadly Sushi]

No fingernails left. Im biting my toe nails. This is a HUGE deal. But again.... it begins with a resume that works. I NEED a good format.

 

[darroll]

Sushi,

They have professionals that write resumes. They are not real expensive. Most towns offer that service.

 

[ddrane2115]

Wrong it is just like everywhere else as people all need new homes, new sports cars, new trucks, a Harley in the garage, rv's and a boat in the driveway. Gillette area wages have all the people selling the goodies in the area to take your money just like anywhere else. You are very close to the Black Hills, Rapid City area to the east and the Big Horn Mountains to the west and Billings Montana to the north. Gillette is in the middle and a fast paced small town with a very young population of adults with most making big money and spending it fast. The infrastructure such as parks, very nice schools, and new events center are some of the good attractions of Gillette that make it more livable. The city/county/state has bunches of money to spend to build up the infrastructure to help accommodate the workers needed to run the energy industry all financed mostly from taxes on the energy industry. We also have a 5% sales tax with no state income tax which is great. It will take some time to adjust for many coming to the area, some leave and go back home and many others assimilate to the area and enjoy the opportunities available and this becomes home.

Link to Gillette area info: http://www.ci.gillette.wy.us/special/visitors.html

does not mean you have to go ape $hit and buy into it all. that is the first mistake many make.

I have seen those big rigs in action, and driving them is no walk in the park, I hunted in the coal country in Ky.

 

[ddrane2115]

No fingernails left. Im biting my toe nails. This is a HUGE deal. But again.... it begins with a resume that works. I NEED a good format.

dude you got all but an invite, and my guess is these guys and gals dont give a squat about you being anything but sober, good driver, faithful to the job, willing to work the schedule, and present and accounted for. If i was losing my job, with no ties here..............bye bye baby.....

 

[mtntopper]

I have seen those big rigs in action, and driving them is no walk in the park, I hunted in the coal country in Ky.

My son says it is real easy to get comfortable driving one of these within a few days. They have Sirius radio in most of the haul trucks to keep you going. It is also considered the beginner job in the mines and most new hires start right here unless you have other needed mining skills. They can make a truck driver out of most anyone including Sushi in a short time. He believes it is safer driving a big haul truck in the mine than driving on the highway going to and from work. They do not have problems with a drunk drivers on the mine property and we all wish we can say this about the public highways.

 

[American Woman]

American Girl drove a huge truck durring a summer break from college...not this huge...hauling dirt from one place to the other. She LOVED it!

 

[HulaMac]

Thinking of you my haole friend. Praying for a bigger and brighter future. You can do it..............I know you can!

 

[Deadly Sushi]

Thanks HulaMac

They can make a truck driver out of most anyone including Sushi in a short time. He believes it is safer driving a big haul truck in the mine than driving on the highway going to and from work. They do not have problems with a drunk drivers on the mine property and we all wish we can say this about the public highways.

I hope so! I cant drive stick! Are they automatic?

 

[Trakternut]

Depending on the mine truck, Sushi, they've either got an automatic transmission that you can stand inside the case of, or a diesel/electric drive. Both are hands off once you get rolling.
Don't worry, if you got a job driving them things, you won't get turned loose until you have passed some serious training. At 1,000 + dollars a unit, they won't take a chance with anything.
MSHA, which is the mining industry's version of OSHA has very stringent rules and regs which you'll have to know inside and out.

 

[urednecku]

Careful, trakternut, don't scare him away with havin to learn so much.


Sushi, if you get that job, rest assured you will known what you are supposed to do BEFORE they turn ya loose. They've seen all kinds of drivers, & I'm sure they could teach nearly any-body to operate them things. (as long as there's not any mail boxes around to jump out in front of or behind of ya--)

 

[Trakternut]

 

[Deadly Sushi]

HAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! I just sold $85,300 worth of IT stuff!!!!!!
Take THAT Mr. Im Gonna Can Sushi Manager Guy!!!!!!!

 

[Galvatron]

HAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! I just sold $85,300 worth of IT stuff!!!!!!
Take THAT Mr. Im Gonna Can Sushi Manager Guy!!!!!!!

Nice one Sushi....this just adds to what i suspected the fact they are making cutbacks and not just kicking ya ass out because your no good.

keep up the good work it all goes down on your reference when you leave.

 

[American Woman]

Careful, trakternut, don't scare him away with havin to learn so much.


Sushi, if you get that job, rest assured you will known what you are supposed to do BEFORE they turn ya loose. They've seen all kinds of drivers, & I'm sure they could teach nearly any-body to operate them things. (as long as there's not any mail boxes around to jump out in front of or behind of ya--)

What are you laugh'in at

 

[Deadly Sushi]

Well I can say that I do not mind some levity within THIS thread. Note to the Mods on that just in case.

UPDATE:
Do you know I called 10 apartment places out in WY and you will never guess how much they want...... $880 was the LOWEST!!!!!!! .....

It doesnt even have a freakin pool! Supply and demand WOW! Anyhow, most of them want either a month or 1/2 month for a security deposit. ANNNNNNND my credit is crap and I dont know if I can even get an apartment out there. SHIT!!!!

 

[rback33]

Well I can say that I do not mind some levity within THIS thread. Note to the Mods on that just in case.

UPDATE:
Do you know I called 10 apartment places out in WY and you will never guess how much they want...... $880 was the LOWEST!!!!!!! .....

It doesnt even have a freakin pool! Supply and demand WOW! Anyhow, most of them want either a month or 1/2 month for a security deposit. ANNNNNNND my credit is crap and I dont know if I can even get an apartment out there. SHIT!!!!

AND if you talk to people they will work with you! Wyoming is NOT Chicago. The people are WAY different. Much more likely to work with a guy and cut him a break. Keep after it!

 

[Spiffy1]

Like rback noted, talk to people. On that note: also try asking the HR dept. of the company hiring if they have a list of places to occupy. For that matter if they don't have any information, either a bit of web searching or even someone on FF might be able to point you in the direction of some places or individuals renting rooms in the area.

Go west young man!

 

[Trakternut]

Another option is to bunk in with somebody. This'll cut the rent down for you, allowing you to stack some cash for the deposit and rent payments. Be creative in your thinking, fella. Opportunities don't just drop out of the sky, they have to be made. So, go make you one. NOW!!

 

[Kwiens]

Sushi,

Drive your Police Interceptor to Wyoming and get that job driving the big Tonka trucks!! Don't wait. That Crown Vic oughta sleep four so you should be able to clear ($10 per person per night times 3) $900 in a month. There's your first month's rent.

Seriously, check with the HR department of the mine, they can give you contacts for lodging and may even set you up in a bunkroom for a few weeks until you get your feet on the ground. I'm sure they have a bunk trailer or two for just this purpose.

Go get 'em Tiger!!

K

 

[Deadly Sushi]

Like rback noted, talk to people. On that note: also try asking the HR dept. of the company hiring if they have a list of places to occupy.

I did actually but she wasnt sure. They told me to call the employment hotline.... see what position I want.... fax my resume over with that info on top. Easy!

Another option is to bunk in with somebody.

Sounds like Brokeback Mountain.

Opportunities don't just drop out of the sky, they have to be made.

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!! Whipping up a 100% new resume in not easy!!! I already had the one with oversights done a week ago!!!!! I know youre trying to motivate me. Im super-duper motivated already. Im just reallllllly stressed now. Should I move or should I stay? Should I go this way or that way? use this format or another? The format I thought would be good doesnt seem logical. Reason being, anything that is filled out online is chronological and the functional format isnt. ANyhow Im blessed beyond I could want with you guys helping this piece of seafood rolled in rice out. Thanks Trakternut for kicking me in the rear.

 

[Trakternut]

BOOT!!!!!!

 

[Bulldog1401]

Seriously SushI....

When I was younger, I used to drive a lumber delivery truck. Not as big as a minining truck, obviously. Very hard work off loading by hand many types of building materials.

But guess what? I have rarely been happier in the working world than I was way back then. Simple job, that provided an easy sense of accomplishment. I was in great shape, and as long as I had a full load and a full cup of coffee, I could just relax and enjoy the low stress job that also paid my bils.

Sometimes a complete turn around is the best thing for you. And if it doesn't suit you, there will always be something to sell. ( by the way, a truck driver usually has an irrevocable man card, that is printed it very dark black ink...)

 

[urednecku]

Since yer single, think about a camper. There is a good chance you can find a used one real reasonable, and camp-sites are a lot cheaper than apartments.
In about 1990 I took a summer job in NY state. Rental places wanted 10 to 12 month leases, & things were looking better, so my (now ex) wife, 10 yo boy, & self ended up with a camper trailer. We wound up living in it for about 6 or 8 months. Yea, it was a little crowded, (there were 3 of us in it), but we saved a bundle on rent.
Just another option. And that crown would probably pull a smaller one without too much trouble, as you wouldn't be pulling it every day.
Just another option.

 

[Trakternut]

Good thinkin', Redneck! I hadn't thunk o'that! That IS a good option.

 

[fogtender]

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!! Whipping up a 100% new resume in not easy!!! I already had the one with oversights done a week ago!!!!! I know youre trying to motivate me. Im super-duper motivated already. Im just reallllllly stressed now. Should I move or should I stay? Should I go this way or that way? use this format or another? The format I thought would be good doesnt seem logical. Reason being, anything that is filled out online is chronological and the functional format isnt.

OK, I didn't see if anyone posted this for you but here is a site that you can find just about any job in the Federal System.... You can go or do just about anything you want and some will pay for relocation. But you have to send Resumes to a lot of the places to get responses...

http://www.usajobs.gov/

 

[bczoom]

Since yer single, think about a camper. There is a good chance you can find a used one real reasonable, and camp-sites are a lot cheaper than apartments.

Having just been to Wyoming and that general area in a camper, assure this is a viable solution. There are very few that can be used year around. The facilities aren't setup for winter use and many campers themselves are not either.

 

[Deadly Sushi]

Having just been to Wyoming and that general area in a camper, assure this is a viable solution. There are very few that can be used year around. The facilities aren't setup for winter use and many campers themselves are not either.

Sushi popsicle!

OK, I didn't see if anyone posted this for you but here is a site that you can find just about any job in the Federal System.... You can go or do just about anything you want and some will pay for relocation. But you have to send Resumes to a lot of the places to get responses...

http://www.usajobs.gov/

Thanks for the link. The gov't IS on my to-apply list. I would never have to smile or be kind at work again!!!!!!

 

[k-dog]

Good time to get in gov't now with a lot of the baby boomers retiring. They are even giving hiring bonus for some high demand position.