Anybody hiring?

[erkishhorde]

I'm just about ready to go work fast food but before I do just thought I'd ask if anybody knows somebody that's hiring, preferably engineering but I'd be happy for anything really. 

[Scotzman]

www.navy.com  But seriously, if you have an engineering degree, I'm sure you can get a bonus for doing 5 years.

[erkishhorde]

I actually did consider joining the navy corp of engineering for a couple hours. Then I realized that I probably wouldn't make it through the physical for any of the armed forces. 

[red baron]

you'll make it just fine Erik.

[Scotzman]

As long as you have both legs and no eye patch. Actaully I think you CAN have an eye patch now. The benefits can't be matched honestly, especially if you already have a B.S. You could retire in 20 years or just do 5 and use that time to find a better job using the new experience.

[Ivan]

I'm just about ready to go work fast food but before I do just thought I'd ask if anybody knows somebody that's hiring, preferably engineering but I'd be happy for anything really. 

What kind of engineering?  If you are an EE, I might be able to help....

[Privateer]

erik, check with Dane.  I think he's a civil engineer. 

[erkishhorde]

What kind of engineering?  If you are an EE, I might be able to help....

Structural.

[Scotzman]

This could be you on the bottom left by just clicking this link www.navy.com

[Wang]

Chair Force is hiring for civilian engineer positions as well.

As for federal jobs, here's a list of jobs in SoCal GS-7+ (usually a BA/BS with a decent GPA in university, or shitty grades and some good work experience will get you GS-7 almost anywhere):

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?lid=17395&sort=rv%2c-dtex&vw=d&paygrademin=7&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx

Stay away from TSA and Bureau of Prisons, they suck.  Everything is what you make of it.

[Langanobob]

Doesn't Cal Poly have some sort of a job referral service?

Have you tried Power Engineers in Hailey/Boise, ID?  I think they also may have a Bay Area office.  They like Cal Poly engineers.

About military service, there are a lot worse things to do for several years, you escape a Dilbert cubicle and get some adventures and experiences you just can't get anywhere else.  I wouldn't look at it as a haven from a bad economy.

[Raux]

+1 on usajobs.gov  Civilian government work is a good gig

[erkishhorde]

Doesn't Cal Poly have some sort of a job referral service?

Have you tried Power Engineers in Hailey/Boise, ID?  I think they also may have a Bay Area office.  They like Cal Poly engineers.

About military service, there are a lot worse things to do for several years, you escape a Dilbert cubicle and get some adventures and experiences you just can't get anywhere else.  I wouldn't look at it as a haven from a bad economy.

I'm a SLO-ite. I haven't heard of us having any programs like that. 

[Langanobob]

I'm pretty sure they used to but don't know how effective it was/is.  Might be worth a call to the alumni relations dept or whatever it  might be called.

[DTR]

The navy loves to hire civilian engineers to work at their shipyards. The work isn't real exciting, but the pay is decent and the job security is good. I think GS-7 is way too low (most I know hire in as GS-11s). USA Jobs or CHART will help locate open positions. DOn't forget to mention your nuclear expierence for extra consideration.