I have been looking for a job since the beginning of May (just before my son was born). I have been doing odd jobs around for various people for quite some time now and with a 4 month old son, it just doesn't pay the bills.

I have had A LOT of prospects over the past 4 months, but none of them panned out and none of the problems were on my end (qualifications, over-qualified, etc - none of that). They were all issues within the companies themselves... I was actually verbally hired by one company only to sit on my a$$ for 2 months waiting for them to get me the papers. Many other interviews were results of 'courtesy calls' after I had submitted a resume to them, but none of those companies actually had any open positions.

Long story short, I called up a company that is in my home town (where we do not live now) that I had co-op'd with when in college. They had a position available and since they know my work ethics, skills, and knowledge already, I was a perfect fit. The best part is that we will be able to move back closer to my parents, my wife'* parents and 3 out of 4 grandparents! Not to mention the aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area that can help out with my little one! My wife'* company has offices in that area that she would be able to actually upgrade her position through a switch in branches and come out even further on top!

I can not help but think that someone had a plan for me! This is amazing and it will change our lives!

Thanks for listening and a special thank you to those of you that have helped me along the way!

Congrats!
What'* you field of work?

Mechanical Engineer by schooling

I have worked on the family farm since I was 10 (now 26) whenever I was around home or needed to suplement my income a bit (dad pays me nice!). I love the experience that I gained from working for my father. Between all of the custom fabrication (welding, cutting, bending etc) and mechanics work that I have experienced over the 8 full years of working for him while in middle school and highschool.

When I originally coop'd with this company (Goulds Pumps - ITT Industries) I was a Design Engineer Coop. My official title will be Process Engineer for the Commercial Focus Factory in Auburn, NY.

sounds like things are looking up.
Congrats Kyle

X2!!!!

Congrats! That is really cool to hear that things are working out for you.

Congrats on the new job and getting colser to the Parents and the Grandparents.

Geez. If I had known clearing my headlights would net me a job offer, I would have done it about 4 months ago!!! LOL. Thanks all!

Did you happen to mention to the company that you drive a bonneville? Proves that you make good decisions

hrmmmmm.... maybe i should clear my head lights...