We are a global economy and you know more than one language. As you look for work, I would not want you to ignore opportunities just because they are far away.
How to get a job (or not)
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Game Programmers wanted in NZ.
Eh? I thought you were retired.
Timsup2nothin
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I'm retired, and I live undocumented, but even I am still part of the global economy. We was the appropriate word.
Derp. I misread the sentence.
OTOH I can add to my resume ‘fixes chairs using glue and screws and gets more glue on the chairs than on his own fingers and can spend the entire process without making inappropriate comments about screws and nails’.
OTOH I can add to my resume ‘fixes chairs using glue and screws and gets more glue on the chairs than on his own fingers and can spend the entire process without making inappropriate comments about screws and nails’.
I am, but like @Timsup2nothin I do spend money.
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Wow, look at Moneybags over here.
Thanks and yes without Tim and I, both the economies of NM and CA would certainly collapse.
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This is not to discourage you but to encourage you to kick it up a notch: my friend did a programming bootcamp and afterward got a job during our programmer hiring boom a few years ago, and got that job because he sent out like 200 resumés and cover letters like 2-3 weeks. He only got a few call backs, and like 2-3 job offers. You can apply one at a time and get lucky but if you're serious you mass apply and see what you catch.
aelf
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This isn't about finding a job per se, but it's about my career, so here goes.
I've been denied advancement in my job because they say I need to have been working in the capacity of the higher role for a year (a full promotion cycle) before I would be considered for promotion. While this is apparently fairly standard practice, I still feel it's exploitative as companies try to squeeze as much value from you as possible before even deigning to give you the corresponding title. I've been in the job for more than two years and they're unlikely to budge, so I'm very dissatisfied and am starting to look for a new job. Unfortunately, it's a tough market out there right now, so it might be difficult to find something else. I'm also not sure if I can get anything better/higher in this environment.
What's likely the best course of action in my situation?
I've been denied advancement in my job because they say I need to have been working in the capacity of the higher role for a year (a full promotion cycle) before I would be considered for promotion. While this is apparently fairly standard practice, I still feel it's exploitative as companies try to squeeze as much value from you as possible before even deigning to give you the corresponding title. I've been in the job for more than two years and they're unlikely to budge, so I'm very dissatisfied and am starting to look for a new job. Unfortunately, it's a tough market out there right now, so it might be difficult to find something else. I'm also not sure if I can get anything better/higher in this environment.
What's likely the best course of action in my situation?
You might ask them what it will take on your part, to get a promotion. Have a conversation with your boss and get a list of skills, accomplishments, goals, etc. that you need to complete in order to be promoted. If they are unwilling to provide that, think about moving on. If they do provide it, then you and they know what you need to do and what you will get when you have achieved the requirements. You need to stress to your boss that you are willing and able to do the work required and just need to know exactly what it will take and what you will get once the work is done. Be friendly and enthusiastic.
And in the news today:
Amazon is hiring 30,000 workers.
Job Fairs start next week.
Lots of jobs. Lots of variety. @Takhisis you should apply to put your languages to work. Maybe you could work remotely or get a ticket out of Argentina.
https://www.amazon.jobs/
Synobun
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Depends on your definition of good, I suppose. Mid-level management gets you an 8k/mo salary and job standards similar to those in Europe.
Fulfillment center work is objectively horrible, though. And tech is... hit or miss.
What are your aspirations for work? What do you see as an ideal job?
Zardnaar
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I would do Amazon lol. Done worse and not overly fussy.
Kind of want a 4 day work week, or seasonal where I can have winter off.
Sick of 12 hour days.
Kind of want a 4 day work week, or seasonal where I can have winter off.
Sick of 12 hour days.
I suspect that they have a big variety of jobs available and some can be remote. English speakers for overnight shift (US) might be in demand.
Zardnaar
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I'm not in America, wouldn't move there to try and work at Amazon.
Unemployed bum as of yesterday.
Someone at our work felt similar and could never get an answer about what it would take to get promoted so he got another job. Upon finding out the management staff couldn't offer up a promotion fast enough. But he had had enough so he left anyway. Sometimes a risk but if you want to bet on yourself, it's a good way. But I would suggest having another job lined up. 
I know you are a kiwi. Amazon might well hire unAmericans (
) if they have appropriate jobs for remote work.Similar threads
