Do you need a job? A good one, with benefits?

beowoulf90 · #21 06/12/08, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RandB

I was excited to read this, as I am job-hunting, till I got to the part about the 70-lb. luggage handling.

The reason I am out of work is from a severe leg injury that left me unable to do that kind of thing anymore. Do they have any strictly desk jobs?

See about going back to school and starting a new career..

I lost use of my leg when a 20 yo drunk driver took me off my Honda Goldwing. So my job working as a teamster went away.. After 2 years of rehab I went back to school and became a CADD Operator (Computer Aided Drafting & Design). Granted I will have student loans till I'm retired, and I don't make the money I used to make, but it's a living and it's getting better as I get more experience..

On a side note; No I got no money except $9800 for the 4 years I was out of work... Thankfully the insurance covered the medical bills. The student loans are on me, no one else is paying for it.....

RiverPines · #22 06/12/08, 10:40 AM

I dont see how this would be good for a homesteader since you need to be near an airport. The gas cost to commute would cost to much.

12 an hour? Thats not a good job IMO. Not with the cost of living what it is. There are no more good jobs.

seedspreader · #23 06/12/08, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RiverPines

I dont see how this would be good for a homesteader since you need to be near an airport. The gas cost to commute would cost to much.

12 an hour? Thats not a good job IMO. Not with the cost of living what it is. There are no more good jobs.

Well, probably because it's a government job and everyone (especially a lot of homesteaders) work for benefits almost as much as they work for dollars.

Add to that all the extra pay and federal holidays and it adds up to a decent job. When was the last time the government laid anyone off?

And you may be surprised how many "homesteaders" live near airports.

Don't forget that as Homeland Security grows (and it will) that they will probably have screeners for buses too.

Also throw in that at various locations 12/hr. may be higher than an average entry-level job pays. I am sure government retirement beats the average retirement plan. (PERS I believe)

fantasymaker · #24 09/15/08, 12:45 PM

Its a entry level job for $12 an hour that's not ad at all.
As a experienceed flyer and farmer I can assure you many of these jobs are out in the cornfields.

DAVID In Wisconsin · #25 09/15/08, 02:45 PM

I can live on $12 an hour. Been making do on less for years and years and I don't feel deprived at all.

tanksoldier · #26 09/16/08, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Beeman

It's great that you posted this and in a strange way I hope it helps someone. You just have to sit back and shake your head at how the gov't can pay recruitment bonuses and benefits to part timers.

The economy what it is and they still have to pay recruitment bonuses. That should tell you something.

Personally I would go on welfare before I worked for that abomination, but that's just me.

morgansrgr8 · #27 12/10/08, 12:48 PM

Credit is shot here. Was great until I lost my job in January.

Linda

fantasymaker · #28 12/10/08, 01:40 PM

A great side benifit is apprently if you deem something not suitable for air transport you get to keep it!
We have been having a lot of trouble lately with tools .......

HOTW · #29 12/10/08, 01:59 PM

There are also small companies looking for help as ground crews for the airports. Hubby works for this one and they are looking for help. Pay isn't the greatest but health care is reasonable(half what we were paying before) and the perks are good(fly for free ) so anyone might want to check your area.

Don't mean to hijack the thread if I did but I figure it's kinda related

CarolynRenee · #30 12/10/08, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasymaker

A great side benifit is apprently if you deem something not suitable for air transport you get to keep it!
We have been having a lot of trouble lately with tools .......

I've always had a big problem with the TSA thinking they get to keep what is yours. How hard would it to have an area with boxes & stamps & such readily available to people who accidentally (or on purpose, even) bring such "contraband" on an airplane. There is a lady at a knitting club I know that had her grandmother's knitting needles taken away from her, when just the flight before they were "allowed".

Seems that this "benefit" to some is a bit like "theft" to others...and only one of the people in this game knows the rules.

tab · #31 12/10/08, 06:36 PM

Hah, at 12.00 it isn't terrible! I moonlighted at a big box home improvement store for almost three years and the pay started at $9.00 and I had lots of experience. I have over twenty years in my current job and it took me years to get to $12.00 per hour. There are benefits and they are a big part of why I stay.
What airport in NY is hiring? Probably in the city. I have a job but I have not ruled out getting another one (again).

willow_girl · #32 12/10/08, 06:58 PM

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A great side benifit is apprently if you deem something not suitable for air transport you get to keep it!

Um, no.

Ordinarily, items surrendered by passengers are thrown away. If it's a weapon (for instance, guns or ammo) the police take custody. Small knifes, tools over the 7" size limit, and similar items are put into a secured container. They become government surplus property, and I believe are sold via auction with the proceeds going into the general fund.

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I've always had a big problem with the TSA thinking they get to keep what is yours. How hard would it to have an area with boxes & stamps & such readily available to people who accidentally (or on purpose, even) bring such "contraband" on an airplane.

Airport stores have these supplies available and are quite happy to sell them to hapless travelers. (Why should taxpayers have to pick up the tab?)

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There is a lady at a knitting club I know that had her grandmother's knitting needles taken away from her, when just the flight before they were "allowed".

Knitting needles may have been prohibited immediately following 9-11, when the rules were very strict (and understandably so) but they've been permitted at least since 2005 (which was when I joined the agency for the first time -- I'm not sure of the rules prior to that time).

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Seems that this "benefit" to some is a bit like "theft" to others...and only one of the people in this game knows the rules.

Actually, the TSA's website contains a detailed list of prohibited items and the rules applying to restricted items. Airlines and travel agencies also can supply information to passengers who request it. Pretty much any place you can obtain an airline ticket also can direct you the information if you ask. The problem is, many people don't bother to ask!

michiganfarmer · #33 12/11/08, 05:41 AM

No. I dont want anything lke that. Id rather live like a bum in a hovel, and whine about why rich people have more than I do.

chris30523 · #34 12/11/08, 05:59 AM

It would be a good homesteaders job as they have benefits for part time.DH drives a school bus for our benefits and it doesn't pay nearly as well but he only works 3 hrs a day and gets ins.
If we were within an hour of an airport I would send him that way. Shoot I would probably apply myself.
Good luck to those that apply.

jbowyer01 · #35 12/11/08, 10:29 AM

When I tried looking up the site it says they are doing some kind of conversion and upgrade so you cant access it until after January 2nd. I'd like to check it out.

willow_girl · #36 12/12/08, 02:18 AM

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12 an hour? Thats not a good job IMO. Not with the cost of living what it is.

Oh, I forgot to add ... entry-level wages aren't great, but it's relatively easy to climb the ladder, and you don't need a degree or any special skills to get into management -- just keep your nose clean, and be well-liked by your co-workers!

A girl who started work here the same time I did (Oct. '07) was just promoted to supervisor -- she got a $17,000 raise, is making in the upper $40s now, not counting bonuses. Remember, it's safe, clean, indoor work -- gotta love it!

MN Gardener · #37 12/12/08, 08:25 AM

Is there anyway I can find out if they have any opennings in my area. The website is down. DH and I decided that since business is slow I should get a PT job, this would probably work for me.

fantasymaker · #38 12/12/08, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by willow_girl

Um, no.

Ordinarily, items surrendered by passengers are thrown away. If it's a weapon (for instance, guns or ammo) the police take custody. Small knifes, tools over the 7" size limit, and similar items are put into a secured container. They become government surplus property, and I believe are sold via auction with the proceeds going into the general fund.

UM YES! We have had several cases where our tools where hiddin .When we insistantly went to a supervisior and explained EXACTLY where they were its a case of "Oh gee they must have accidently fell in there".
We have learned to travel seperatly as if we are not related But we cant always see what happens.

fantasymaker · #39 12/12/08, 09:46 AM

I just checked the TSA page and there are NO prohibitions against tools in checked bags.
That 7 inches thing is only about carry on. I never carry my tools on I figger if the flight really needs my tools in mid air Im going to be way to busy kissing my butt goodby to find my tools.

laughaha · #40 12/12/08, 05:06 PM

From what I saw, almost all job openings are management and in Arlington VA. Was I looking at the wrong place?

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsear...earch+for+Jobs