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On Apr 28, 8:41 am, "R.K" <rbrt.ka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I’ve been a computer programmer for 21 years. For some reason, and
> contrary to the so called “common wisdom”, it’s been increasingly
> difficult for me to land new contracts. My last unemployment streak is
> celebrating its 6 months anniversary next week.
>
> I’ve been frantically “networking”, calling old coworkers and
> recruiters, polishing, posting, mailing, emailing, faxing and handing
> my resume. So far with no results. However I’m not giving up and will
> continue doing so.
>
>  However, my numerous financial obligations, force me to pose the
> highly unpleasant and dreaded question: What if this streak goes on
> for many more months or even years? What if I just couldn’t get out of
> it? The answer – obviously enough – is that in order to stay afloat
> I’ll just have to get another job, ANY other job, and soon too.
>
> Unfortunately, I’m suffering from a mild strain of Anemia, so that
> rules out physically strenuous jobs – So while I can work in front of
> a monitor for 14 hours straight, I still can’t, say, work in a
> warehouse where I’d be loading/unloading trucks for hours. Even a
> worse handicap, is that I’m – despite my sincere efforts – not good at
> all with people, so I’m certainly inadequate for jobs that require
> special people skills, like sales, etc. Moreover, to cover my
> obligations, I’ll need to do at least a little better than minimum
> wage.
>
> What I’m really seeking advice on, is what optimal alternative jobs
> options do I really have? Naturally I know a lot about computers and
> programming, and I’m quite good at Math, Physics, Electronics and also
> know a lot about Financial and Securities markets. So how can I take
> advantage of any of that?  I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a
> technical instructor/trainer job – but I don’t know the prospects of
> finding such a job without having prior teaching experience. Any
> ideas?
> Other jobs I’ve been considering are night security guard, and gas
> forklift operator – because its easy to get the needed licenses, they
> pay (barely) more than minimum wage – but they don’t take advantage of
> my experience.
>
> Any suggestions or recommendations on picking the right alternative
> job? I’m looking forward to your insights and advice, especially those
> based on actual experience – and thank you.


summary... the bottom levels are getting full up, if you are not
already established it will be a race to the bottom in those areas,
esp for anyone over 40.

My advice, become a free lance consultant or start a business that
uses your skills in a trades related apect.... industrial and HVAC
controls for example...free lances at 125 dollars per hour or
more...thats viable, no people skills required.... promote to large
building owners, mechancial and electrical contractors, and the unions
in those fields, but only for guru level work...at high pay...that way
you only have to work a few hours a week to make it.

ways to advance that.

get the relevant contractors licenses.
build a fax email list and create a news letter on the issues
learn the particular specialties... a year or so will do it
have killer brochures and cards.
get good with s simple 3d cad program... so your quotes look goog.

push the high end
take lower level work to fill in.

***

trying to compete at grunt labor with illegals will starve you to
death... hard work is easily over done
it ruins a person.

(my situation is similar but with a fraction of your advanced
education... i work about 10 hours a week, make a sufficient living...
not such a bad deal..... cold calling in a pinch brings in about 400
dollars worth of work per  day.... that will drop by 50% or so as
things tighten up..it still works though.... a job at age 67 doesnt
work at all.... apply your education to the high end trades,)





Phil scott