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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Ok, so Im getting pretty desperate here, I need some money to live on. Im trying to get my act together to get back to school in the fall (Administration of Justice - Shooting for civilian police), but I need some money to live off of as well. So, anyone have any ideas, or seen anyone hiring? I have a lot of computer knowledge (A+ certification classes, no cert though), including industrial design and can use all major software programs including OS's and media programs like Photoshop and Premier. I am also in the Army as a Military Police officer, so anything in security would be good too. I used to work floor sales at Macys, and as a sales assistant at BMW of Bellevue, so I have good people skills as well. Recently I worked at Jiffy Lube because I was desperate for money, but also because I knew it was easy work, Im familiar with lots of cars (including rotarys of course) and can perform complex engine work. I just built the engine for the truck in my sig, as well as rebuilding the front axle on it. I also recently rebuilt my friends rear differential after he threw a cross pin through the cover, so I can set up diff gears as well. Im a quick learner, so if youve got something or know of something, please let me know! Thanks

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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I need fuel truck drivers at our Seattle office.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Forgot to mention, driving record is a mess...

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Hehe I didn't figure it would be a job you would be looking for hehe. Good luck in finding something.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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my job is hiring for tech's, but u have to have had a government secret security clearance within the last year... probly not an option for you...
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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I have a current government secret security clearance, and then some.

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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I have a current government secret security clearance, and then some.

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can u commute to bremerton every day? its 15 bux an hour, but i don't know if its worth the commute... and how good are you with windows 2000? call jamie fera at TEKsystems at 425-372-4236... let him know adam referred you... basically we're installing Dell systems for the NMCI(Navy/Marine Corp Intranet) project. in fact i just got made Lead tech yesterday heh... TEKsystems is a company that contracts for EDS, who is contracted by the gov't to do the project...
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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actually right now we're working on Bangor Naval Subase, about 15 or so minutes from the ferry, but seeing as ur in woodinville thats still quite the commute...
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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Yeah, that IS a long commute, and my current daily driver doesnt like the freeway too much, and only gets 15 MPG. Its been regeared lower for rock crawling, so the RPMs are screaming on the highway... Damn, thats something I couldve done too

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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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I need a job too, sucks don't it? I need more money to finish my engine project, and I'm always broke. Oh well.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:42 AM
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well i'll jump on the band wagon as well....

i'm going hunting tommorow.... oh wait, nope can't car doesn't WORK ! lol
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io need a J O B too. one that blows well.. ha ha ha
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if you're a student at UW my department may need a video editor or web designer this coming school year (student job)....

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I need a job too, sucks don't it? I need more money to finish my engine project, and I'm always broke. Oh well.
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Ok, so Im getting pretty desperate here, I need some money to live on. Im trying to get my act together to get back to school in the fall (Administration of Justice - Shooting for civilian police), but I need some money to live off of as well. So, anyone have any ideas, or seen anyone hiring? I have a lot of computer knowledge (A+ certification classes, no cert though), including industrial design and can use all major software programs including OS's and media programs like Photoshop and Premier. I am also in the Army as a Military Police officer, so anything in security would be good too. I used to work floor sales at Macys, and as a sales assistant at BMW of Bellevue, so I have good people skills as well. Recently I worked at Jiffy Lube because I was desperate for money, but also because I knew it was easy work, Im familiar with lots of cars (including rotarys of course) and can perform complex engine work. I just built the engine for the truck in my sig, as well as rebuilding the front axle on it. I also recently rebuilt my friends rear differential after he threw a cross pin through the cover, so I can set up diff gears as well. Im a quick learner, so if youve got something or know of something, please let me know! Thanks

~T.J.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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hey, maybe there is room on the "i want to be a hilton" reality show........
but then, " a night in kettleman" just doesnt have the joi de vivre that "a night in paris" does.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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I'd do a night in paris! ha ha ha
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Hey guys,

The Washington State Department of Transportation has various job opportunities, and with the new Biennium starting up end of June/beginning July, there will be money available to fill many openings. I applied during the middle of a Biennium cycle, but got a job as soon as funding for my position was available.

Most DOT jobs require either a internship or some form college degree. A degree in Civil Engineering would come in very handy, but most any 2 year degree in a technical field could lead to secure and decent paying job with potential long term career opportunities (Something all the other dead-end jobs I had before I would get laid off did not have).
Administrative and Clerical jobs are also available, but being in the technical field I haven't really checked into those.

As far as I know a clean driving record is required for jobs involving driving a State vehicle. Just check out the link and take the online exam if you are interested and maybe it will pay off...like it did for me after searching for 1-1/2 years.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/employment/jobs.htm

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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I just quit at the Edmonds Schucks.

I was making $8.50. It's a VERY casual work-place, and you get to deal with car related stuff all day... Plus you get a 20% discount off of hard parts/tools etc.

Filling out applications is not hard... You literally just have to "apply" yourself.

Home Depot is always looking for people.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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I applied at Schucks, Napa, Home Depot, Jiffy Lube (again), BMW of Bellevue (again), and a couple other places I cant remember off the top of my head. Unfortunatly, I must suck at filling out applications, lol.

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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If you are an MP (I'm guessing reservist), look at the DOD website. Tons of jobs on Ft. Lewis.

Hell, you probably could become a gate guard there. From what I've seen there isn't much to that and I bet they make at least GS7 pay there.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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The problem with that is Im over an hour away from Ft. Lewis. Transportation is a problem for long commutes like that. The truck doesnt do well on the highway.

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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NMCI?!? TEK Systems?!? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!! Not sure how it is there in Bremerton, but in Japan it's run by morons. There is a reason why they are constantly hiring over here for helpdesk and CSR's. Everybody leaves because they are treated like crap by the management (EDS). I was with them, now I'm not. I'm now on the good side, with the base G-6. Things are much better now in every aspect.

Damn T.J., you need to get overseas. Make some COLA. Beats having to get a 2nd job. Are you Reserve or something? Sounds like it.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerk_Racer
NMCI?!? TEK Systems?!? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!! Not sure how it is there in Bremerton, but in Japan it's run by morons. There is a reason why they are constantly hiring over here for helpdesk and CSR's. Everybody leaves because they are treated like crap by the management (EDS). I was with them, now I'm not. I'm now on the good side, with the base G-6. Things are much better now in every aspect.

Damn T.J., you need to get overseas. Make some COLA. Beats having to get a 2nd job. Are you Reserve or something? Sounds like it.
its a pretty good job, the guys running it are good at what they do, and the guys working with me are catching on quick... things are going pretty good over here
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Damn T.J., you need to get overseas. Make some COLA. Beats having to get a 2nd job. Are you Reserve or something? Sounds like it.
Yeah, I am. I was just overseas in Germany, I wish they paid me in Euro thats for sure!

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