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I can relate. For many years, I couldn't get a job I liked...just ****** service positions. I'm 71 and that number scares potential employers. Fortunately, I ran into a guy I worked for in '97 who hires by proven ability. He gave me a shot. I showed up and demonstrated my talents and endurance...wound up working all summer. It's construction...rough carpentry erecting steel post frame buildings. The last one was 4,000 sq. ft.
I hadn't done this stuff for 15 years. It was pure hell for several weeks as my body regained strength and flexibility but...it all came together. I prefer working outdoors, enjoy heavy manual labor, and love being paid to keep fit. My wife is envious...she's 15 years my junior and I'm in far better shape.
Anyway, focus on your past strengths and network an old employer...like I did. Just ask for one shot.
The car thing is problematic. If you know a good mechanic who is willing....hire him to find you a cheap but reliable vehicle. Give him $30.00 (an hours pay) in advance....he'll find one. They're all around but you can't be anxious...he'll wait till an available one drops into his lap, and then you have to have a minimal (agreed upon) amount of cash ready 500-1,000 bucks (your mechanic may get a commission from the seller). That's all I ever buy...I'm a fair mechanic myself so I can skip the $30. They last 5 years...transportation costs are about 20% of normal because of their initial price. Right now, there's still a lot of bigger old cruisers for sale...cheap because of their poor mileage. Gas is dirt cheap and likely to stay that way for quite awhile but the owners don't know or trust that fact. Now's the time.
Last edited by PISCES 71; Jan 15, 2016 at 10:33 AM.
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