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[GreyCat]

I am sorry, I would like to share my opinion with the dear @GreyCat. Belarus has a similar economy (judging by its GDP and world rankings). We are also in decline in the real sector of production, but information technologies are developing. However, finding a job in IT is difficult. As wrote above @Ant22 , you need to know the full stack of technologies. This is not always possible, since it takes a lot of time to study at a level sufficient for the employer. At the same time, I faced the problem of age when looking for a job. In our country, many employers are looking for young (20-25 years old) workers. Finding a job at 40 is already quite difficult in the IT sector. It seems to me that with your ability to work with complex equipment, it might be easier to develop your own product (device) that could be useful to others. Accessories, measuring or calibration tools are possible.
Perhaps it would be worthwhile to organize a training course (online) in your direction. After all, you are a professional in this area. And consulting for a fee would be faster than learning a programming language and trying to start from scratch, competing with established specialists. While you can certainly also explore Java, php, phyton, c++ (Although this programming language is quite specific. My cousin is a professional programmer. Has inconsistent small orders, living in St. Petersburg, because development on it is expensive and time-consuming. And many customers recently want to quickly, inexpensively, and find a number of other solutions, albeit not with low quality).
By the way, if you know AutoCAD and similar software packages well, you could try to pass officially for a certificate (if you don't have one yet - aci.autodesk.com) and become a professional trainer. Services of this kind have always been recovered in the design and engineering calculations.

Hello! Yes, it is a weird situation. When i was younger, I used to hear all the time "if you were a bit older", not that I am a bit older, they are looking for younger people! But sincerely, I think all of that are just excuses for them to employ whoever they want, for whatever reason they want. Some want younger so they can claim they are inexperienced so they can pay them less, etc etc.

Your idea is a good one. I was thinking more of a online course of how to work with CNC machines - theoretical parts, introduction to materials, tools, work holding, basics of working with a CNC machine, G code writing, technical standards etc. That is a big project but it might be worthwhile, who knows. I really cant fathom at all how big or how low of and audience willing to pay for something like that I would have, but probably it could be a sizeable chunk. I used to hold two to four week training sessions for CNC operators and CNC programmers for turning, milling, punching, laser cutting. I had about 5 to 8 persons in each class, for the duration. We had all from theory to running and working on the machines. Maybe online training might be at first theoretical only and later maybe I could film some of the workholding, setup and operational procedures on the machines. Thanks for the idea!

 

[Aiming]

For now I am trying to find employment in Germany/Austria/Sweden as a CNC programmer or service technician. Although that is also hard to do since I have basic German and these days most everyone is asking for conversational German language. Which really is a bit strange to me since I also had clients in Germany for which I have been servicing CNC machines and I never had a problem communicating with a lot of English and some German. It is weird to me that no company wants to take on someone with enough exp and is willing to let me get up to speed on language in about 3 to 6 months. I mean there is no shortage of postings, a lot of companies are looking for good/skilled CNC programers, and it pays well, but they all list good German as a rq, which from my exp is simply not needed. A lot of Germans speak English these days, at least a good of 50% of all population, and closer to 70% among young ones, so really, what is the deal, I do not know. Also, if I were up there, I would learn German much quicker trough everyday use then like when I'm at home. Wellm, anway I'm going to try and learn German and see where it leads me.

Hi GreyCat,

the thing is, those German companies looking for CNC programmers are usually medium-sized companies employing lots of native people who don't necessarily speak English, as opposed to international ones, where English is more common. The reason for them asking for conversational German skills is because you'll have to be able to understand the working instructions given to you, as well as being able to read complex instructions/plans in German, and also, be able to talk with your boss and coworkers.

What you could do is check out the company "Kramski"; they're bigger and work internationally, even their website has both a German and an English version. Or look for similar international companies, which have their seat in Germany.

Another thing you could check out is this channel. I think the guy has Croatian roots, but has been living or was even born in Germany. He's started a project with videos, in which he gives tips and advice to people from Croatia and Serbia on how to find employment specifically in Germany. Perhaps he might also be someone to contact and help you with his network?

 

[GreyCat]

Hi GreyCat,

the thing is, those German companies looking for CNC programmers are usually medium-sized companies employing lots of native people who don't necessarily speak English, as opposed to international ones, where English is more common. The reason for them asking for conversational German skills is because you'll have to be able to understand the working instructions given to you, as well as being able to read complex instructions/plans in German, and also, be able to talk with your boss and coworkers.

What you could do is check out the company "Kramski"; they're bigger and work internationally, even their website has both a German and an English version. Or look for similar international companies, which have their seat in Germany.

Another thing you could check out is this channel. I think the guy has Croatian roots, but has been living or was even born in Germany. He's started a project with videos, in which he gives tips and advice to people from Croatia and Serbia on how to find employment specifically in Germany. Perhaps he might also be someone to contact and help you with his network?

Hello,
thanks for your reply. What if I do not want to talk with my boss and coworkers It might be beneficial sometimes not to actually understand them

I have seen the website of that Kramski company. Seems nice enough, I'll try it. I have also seen that channel you mentioned. Seems interesting. Thank you.

 

[GreyCat]

Forgot to add, I can completely on my own - set up machines, run them, program them, maintain and service them, order materials, draft up new parts, program in CAM, and make them. I really do not need a boss He would only get in the way

 

[AndrewMn]

Forgot to add, I can completely on my own - set up machines, run them, program them, maintain and service them, order materials, draft up new parts, program in CAM, and make them. I really do not need a boss He would only get in the way

In fact, a good boss should always help, not interfere. Yes, it is very rare to meet such a person. BUT they exist somewhere in the world :) The boss should help you find clients (orders), raise the cost and your salary, not interfere with you, and make sure that you are comfortable working.

 

[GreyCat]

In fact, a good boss should always help, not interfere. Yes, it is very rare to meet such a person. BUT they exist somewhere in the world :) The boss should help you find clients (orders), raise the cost and your salary, not interfere with you, and make sure that you are comfortable working.

Eh, if only that would be possible. I would be the first to work that way. I would even work for less money if the work would be restful (mentally) for me. I really love to repair and work on the machines. I also really like to run them, make them purr like a kitten and make great parts. Not only good, but great!

The problem is, one on to which I have stumbled my entire life - most of the companies and bosses does not want good and excellent workers that care. Because they cannot exercise their egos on them. Because they cannot put them down. They want mediocre, because they can often scorn mediocre workers. They want mediocre because they do not have to pay top rates to mediocre. That is even more important to some then to see their company do well. "The company will suffer and never ever reach its full potential, but - I can be a little petty tyrant EVERY day!" They must be thinking something among those lines. Sad, really. And in the end, it comes from most of the bosses being mediocre themselves around here, and having someone better makes them look bad (that is how they think), instead of being happy to have somebody you can count on to do the work, no excuses.

A sad state of affairs. If only I could find someone reasonable to work with...

 

[AndrewMn]

Eh, if only that would be possible. I would be the first to work that way. I would even work for less money if the work would be restful (mentally) for me. I really love to repair and work on the machines. I also really like to run them, make them purr like a kitten and make great parts. Not only good, but great!

The problem is, one on to which I have stumbled my entire life - most of the companies and bosses does not want good and excellent workers that care. Because they cannot exercise their egos on them. Because they cannot put them down. They want mediocre, because they can often scorn mediocre workers. They want mediocre because they do not have to pay top rates to mediocre. That is even more important to some then to see their company do well. "The company will suffer and never ever reach its full potential, but - I can be a little petty tyrant EVERY day!" They must be thinking something among those lines. Sad, really. And in the end, it comes from most of the bosses being mediocre themselves around here, and having someone better makes them look bad (that is how they think), instead of being happy to have somebody you can count on to do the work, no excuses.

A sad state of affairs. If only I could find someone reasonable to work with...

I really understand you and sincerely sympathize! I hope that your thoughts and dreams will materialize in all the good! My boss is exactly the type you described at the moment. I am doing my job very well at the moment and all indicators are growing a lot. During the year I did a lot that others could not do in four years. I also just like what I do. But at the same time, my salary has almost halved in a year for no reason. Well, since my boss openly confessed his sympathy for Nazism and fascism - I have almost no doubts - what kind of person he is. But there is no way out - there is simply no other job in our country now. Thanks to this forum and friends - that you can share and find like-minded people. This is extremely important now!

 

[Ivan_]

It only took a few months before this team also got downsized and almost disbanded as well.. and they have nothing for most of us devs, so some already left, including the team leader, manager, QAs, etc... There seems to have been some sort of drama with the customer before I event went there, but as it turns out often times - you can't know until you are in the pile of doodoo.

So, it's back to interviewing.. and back to rethinking things.

 

[Aquarian1962]

Before the pandemic, I worked in a company. I studied in the field of building mechanics. My boss is reducing the number of employees because of the pandemic. Since March, I have been living with what the government gives me. My boss contacted me in the fall to ask if I wanted to come back to work.

Honestly, I had to think seriously about her request. I was a technical advisor in hydronic heating. In this company, we represented American companies in Quebec. I had to refuse to respect my ethics and morals.

There were products that used wifi. These products promote the intelligent management of heating and air-conditioning systems. I am a person sensitive to wifi and electro-magnetic pollution. Moreover, my workplace is located in an industrial area surrounded by telecommunication antennas.

Since March, I receive only what the government gives me. I have everything I need right now. I thought about looking for a new job but I don't want to wear a mask. It is rather difficult because of the current situation.

I am curious about your situation. You are free to share.

Hi Maguenette, I am curious, do you live in Quebec? It sounds like you are in a place that is getting monthly payments from the govt during pandemic? In the US, we have only gotten 3 stimulus payments the whole way through the pandemic, so I doubt you are in the US. It's good you are able to leave a company you don't feel right about... I am concerned about the implementation of a basic income from the government though.

That basic income is what they will really use to enslave us.. it's part of their agenda to introduce this universal basic income, which will make people totally dependent on the government, and they will more than likely implement all kinds of qualifications for receiving it, such as being fully vaccinated and compliant in every way they see fit.

Now to your question, I work for a school district in California. I am NOT a teacher, but work in the technology department. I, too, am concerned about the EMF and 5G. We have a 5G tower on our campus... and in fact, the tower was converted to 5G as soon as we shut down for the pandemic back in March. Many schools installed 5G during the shut downs, and I think that was also pre-planned.

It's getting harder to work here, our union is fully bought into the pandemic. The kids are all masked, and forced to put toxic hand sanitizer on all throughout the day. Most everyone is fully asleep and in sheep mode here, so it's very frustrating. A good portion of the employees here went for the vaccines, but I will not... I will quit if they try to force it, but I will stand up to them before quitting. There is no way anyone is forcing me to inject myself with toxic poisons courtesy of Big Pharma...NOPE no way

 

[maguenette]

Hi Maguenette, I am curious, do you live in Quebec? It sounds like you are in a place that is getting monthly payments from the govt during pandemic? In the US, we have only gotten 3 stimulus payments the whole way through the pandemic, so I doubt you are in the US. It's good you are able to leave a company you don't feel right about... I am concerned about the implementation of a basic income from the government though.

That basic income is what they will really use to enslave us.. it's part of their agenda to introduce this universal basic income, which will make people totally dependent on the government, and they will more than likely implement all kinds of qualifications for receiving it, such as being fully vaccinated and compliant in every way they see fit.

Now to your question, I work for a school district in California. I am NOT a teacher, but work in the technology department. I, too, am concerned about the EMF and 5G. We have a 5G tower on our campus... and in fact, the tower was converted to 5G as soon as we shut down for the pandemic back in March. Many schools installed 5G during the shut downs, and I think that was also pre-planned.

It's getting harder to work here, our union is fully bought into the pandemic. The kids are all masked, and forced to put toxic hand sanitizer on all throughout the day. Most everyone is fully asleep and in sheep mode here, so it's very frustrating. A good portion of the employees here went for the vaccines, but I will not... I will quit if they try to force it, but I will stand up to them before quitting. There is no way anyone is forcing me to inject myself with toxic poisons courtesy of Big Pharma...NOPE no way

Hi Aquarian1962,

I live in Boisbriand, Quebec.

It sounds like you are in a place that is getting monthly payments from the govt during pandemic? Yes.

We have to answer questions every two weeks on the Government of Canada website.

We get an amount almost every month approximately.

That basic income is what they will really use to enslave us. I agree with you and that's what others have told me too.

I do my best to find solutions to my problems.

Marc.

 

[Aquarian1962]

Hi Aquarian1962,

I live in Boisbriand, Quebec.

It sounds like you are in a place that is getting monthly payments from the govt during pandemic? Yes.

We have to answer questions every two weeks on the Government of Canada website.

We get an amount almost every month approximately.

That basic income is what they will really use to enslave us. I agree with you and that's what others have told me too.

I do my best to find solutions to my problems.

Marc.

It's interesting that other countries have been paying their citizens monthly, while here in the US, people have been left to die basically... When they send out a stimulus, they send it to everyone pretty much, except those that make over $150,000. Which is ridiculous. People who have lost no income should not get stimulus...it should only be for those struggling, but instead, they just send it to everyone, whether they are working or not. Even my high paid boss got one, how stupid is that? But they definitely want everyone on these handouts, and soon there won't be any jobs because everything is going towards Artificial Intelligence... it is easy to see how they now view us as "useless eaters"... they don't need a massive work force any more...so it is not difficult to imagine they would like to cull the population. However, they flood our borders with illegal immigrants, who come and take more of the jobs away from Americans... We are in a very bad downhill situation, and most people just are too blind to see. I hope you will find solutions

 

[GreyCat]

I was a professional musician and music teacher for many years. When talks of lockdowns started in March, I could see where we were heading, and I knew it was going to make my line of work impossible.

So I decided immediately to apply for jobs in the area of delivery and online retail, since I thought if people were unable to leave their homes, they would need to order things online and this might be as secure an industry as possible under the circumstances.

Within four days I was able to take a temporary night shift packing boxes at an Amazon warehouse. I went into the job knowing that it’s not wise to mess up your circadian rhythm, and within a couple of weeks, the wearing of masks became mandatory.

But with everything in life, there’s a price to pay for what you want. I want to work and I want as secure a job as possible.

To my surprise, not only did I find that I actually enjoyed the work, but I began to excel within the company, was noticed by my managers and rewarded with training in various departments. I now work in what are called ‘critical roles’, which carry heavy responsibilities and are high pressure in terms of meeting deadlines throughout each shift, and I love it.

I’m paid well, received a permanent contract and get a large variety of benefits like dentistry, eye care, life insurance etc.

If I’d come at it from the start with a wish to find something that resonated with my soul, there’s no way I would have considered packing boxes for ten hours a night, four nights a week. But I walked in on my first day so grateful to the universe for giving me a new job when I’d lost my business. And what I’ve learned is that we have no idea what we might enjoy doing. And it’s not that we should try to determine what will resonate with our souls: it’s the other way around. Our soul tells us when it’s happy with something we’re doing.

Finally, a bit of advice on mask-wearing. I wear single-use, disposable white and blue masks. They have a metal strip that goes over the bridge of the nose that you’re supposed to press down around your nose, but by simply not pressing it down, it instead runs flat over the nose and leaves vents either side. By doing this, you can feel with every breath the air coming in through the vents and what you exhale going out through the vents.

I doubt this is 100% mitigating the potential health issues wearing a mask causes, but in a job where you have to wear a mask, it’s a really good way to improve the situation.

I can see some kind of satisfactory solitary way that it might be rewarding. For example, I have always been a keep to myself type of person. I had some jobs where I did long hours, some nights, but mostly long and tedious work like in warehouses and similar. I used to "zone out" after 8 to 10 hrs on the job, my work became automatic and in some odd way, it was comforting. I wouldnt say enjoyable, but rather at least a bit comforting. Comforting from all the other daily life requirements - which seemed to wear on me slightly from time to time. There is something in passing the time doing things your body automatically remembers. It cleanses one soul in a way. It gave me a bit of isolation from the mundane grind of everyday life, a retreat.