Just severely underemployed. Took a job at the local rental equipment company as a yard hand basically doing whatever needs to be done; maintaining equipment, loading customers, cleaning returns, manual labor. Main attraction is that I can have medical coverage for the family and it’s about 5 mins from the house. At 38 though it’s been rough acclimating to the environment once again.

Months spent looking for a new job after being laid off have lead me to this. You’d think that sending out 2-3 applications a day for those same months would have resulted in something, but mostly it’s resulted in a lot of dashed hopes. The economy can’t get back on-track again fast enough at this point.

This‘ll keep our heads above water for the time being though.

Congratulations on the new job.
I respect a man or woman that works for a living and pulls their own weight.
The type of work is less important.

Better opportunity will come around eventually.

I hope your situation improves soon, but keep your head up. Doing whatever it takes is commendable IMO. Maybe some others on here can help you find better work in your area. Good luck!

Congrats on the job. What experience do you have? In this day and age, you have a significantly better chance to get a job by referral vs. filling out applications.

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Congrats on the job. What experience do you have? In this day and age, you have a significantly better chance to get a job by referral vs. filling out applications.

This, my entire business is built on referrals.

But, good to hear you got a new job and health insurance. Health insurance is such a huge thing in this era.

Glad you're getting back on your feet, good things ahead for those that put effort into them...

Congratulations!

Mod29 nailed it-

You are setting a good example for your family. Keep your smile on no matter what and good things will happen.

Best of luck on getting an even better job in the near future.

Cheers~

I have much respect for those of you who take a job just to keep your families safe. I've done that once or twice in my career and found that the business owners recognized what I had to offer and soon promoted me to a managerial position. Work hard and you will be rewarded!

It's the fact of work and providing for yourself and your family that provides dignity, not the type of work.

Congrats on doing what needs to be done. I'll send a prayer up for your talents to be more fully utilized in the near future.

Congratulations! You’re setting the right example for your kids.

Good news!

Congrats on finding work! Hope things continue to look up for you.

Congratulations to you, even though you are underemployed.

Remember, tough times don't last, tough people do.

Very glad you found something and that it will work for now.

Please keep positive and keep your eyes open.

Something better will come along, soon.

Attitude is the most important thing.

Good thoughts for you and your family

All work has honor.

This is a good thing. This is a good springboard to the future. Congrats!

Best of luck and meet as many new people as possible. One of them will give you a lead on the next, better job.

Glad you found something, it'll get better from here.

Great to hear! If it’s not what you ultimately want to do, hang in there. I’ve always heard finding a job is easier when you already have one.