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Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: jobless in Fairfax ()
Date: September 06, 2013 04:44PM

I've been unemployed almost a year despite job hunting and networking almost daily. I've had a handful of interviews but never seem to close the deal.

I need to talk with others before I lose my mind. Are there any support/ discussion groups in Fairfax County?

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: one ()
Date: September 06, 2013 04:48PM

Try your local Democrat Party.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Gino E ()
Date: September 06, 2013 04:49PM

Try this page http://unemployment-support.meetup.com/cities/us/va/fairfax/

Good luck to you from somoene who's been there.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: this worked for me ()
Date: September 06, 2013 05:04PM

It was a while ago:

http://www.jobsministry.org/

Not as religious as you might think, and they put a LOT of effort into it.

Good luck.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Lamb center ()
Date: September 06, 2013 06:38PM

Lamb center - old Lee Hwy

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: karma is a bitch ()
Date: September 06, 2013 06:49PM

Hey OP, ignore the trolls. They might not be unemployed but one of them has cancer but doesn't know it yet.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Employer ()
Date: September 06, 2013 07:05PM

jobless in Fairfax Wrote:
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> I've been unemployed almost a year despite job
> hunting and networking almost daily. I've had a
> handful of interviews but never seem to close the
> deal.
>
> I need to talk with others before I lose my mind.
> Are there any support/ discussion groups in
> Fairfax County?

As an employer I would never hire anyone out of work for a year. If you were working some kind of job (security, retail, whatever) then I'd cut you a break, but if you've been sitting back applying for jobs for a year and networking, then we'll look elsewhere for someone whose actually "hungry" for a job.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Oh C'mon Now ()
Date: September 06, 2013 07:05PM

For Christ's sake, man up! No one likes a whiner and no on really gives a shit about your problems or feelings anyhow. Put on your big girl panties and get out there and get a job!

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: You are an ASSHAT ()
Date: September 06, 2013 08:45PM

Employer Wrote:
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> jobless in Fairfax Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I've been unemployed almost a year despite job
> > hunting and networking almost daily. I've had
> a
> > handful of interviews but never seem to close
> the
> > deal.
> >
> > I need to talk with others before I lose my
> mind.
> > Are there any support/ discussion groups in
> > Fairfax County?
>
> As an employer I would never hire anyone out of
> work for a year. If you were working some kind of
> job (security, retail, whatever) then I'd cut you
> a break, but if you've been sitting back applying
> for jobs for a year and networking, then we'll
> look elsewhere for someone whose actually "hungry"
> for a job.

Does it make you feel good to be superior? I hope so. Many people are just unable to find any job-there's competition for security and retail, many people are told they are overqualified.

A good worker is a good worker.

I wish you'd name your company so I could boycott it.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Paxriver ()
Date: September 06, 2013 08:59PM

I agree : a good worker is a good worker. To OP keep faith and best wishes to you.
Ignore stupid uncaring remark. Your time will come.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Kardiac17 ()
Date: September 06, 2013 09:16PM

OP you haven't been looking for a job you have been extending your unemployment benies. What about temp positions? What about retail? I run a cigar shop and over the years have employed people looking for "real" jobs. Enjoy your time off. It's going to last.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: wanker ()
Date: September 06, 2013 09:17PM

As an employer I would never hire anyone out of work for a year. If you were working some kind of job (security, retail, whatever) then I'd cut you a break, but if you've been sitting back applying for jobs for a year and networking, then we'll look elsewhere for someone whose actually "hungry" for a job.
>>>>>>>>>>>

What a fucking asshole. I bet it is miserable to work for you and all your employees pray for your death on a daily basis.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: From Da Hood ()
Date: September 06, 2013 09:30PM

I believe McLean Bible church still has a group. From what I remember, it was quite a good sized group. If you have some target companies that you're considering, do indicate it at those meets as normally there will be someone there who works for that company or knows someone who does. Then again, getting the attention of the right person within that company is a whole different challenge.

But, right now, you should practice your "elevator speech". Most of the job groups will emphasize this over and over.

Best of luck!

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Thrownatbirth ()
Date: September 06, 2013 11:19PM

The Burke Safway at 9596 Old Keene Mill Rd. is conducting job interviews for all positions tomorrow morning (Sat. 9/7). They've posted flyers all over the place.

Be there.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: UPS Store, Falls Church ()
Date: September 06, 2013 11:52PM

One of their employees just left, they will be hiring.

1069 West Broad Street, Falls Church VA 22046.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: 33FHp ()
Date: September 06, 2013 11:58PM

Post Office in Merrifield has a big sign up saying that they're hiring.

Probably don't stand a chance unless you're a woman or minority though.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Big John ()
Date: September 07, 2013 12:10AM

Show up at 6 am monday morning at Ravensworth 711. I will be ther in my white van going to a contracting job in Mclean o n multi million dollar house. If you are a good worker I will you pay you top dollar. Bring work boots and a hard hat.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: jobless in Fairfax ()
Date: September 07, 2013 12:14AM

Thank you Big John, I will be there.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Employer ()
Date: September 07, 2013 02:21AM

wanker Wrote:
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> What a fucking asshole. I bet it is miserable to
> work for you and all your employees pray for your
> death on a daily basis.

You are an ASSHAT Wrote:
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> Does it make you feel good to be superior? I hope
> so. Many people are just unable to find any
> job-there's competition for security and retail,
> many people are told they are overqualified.
>
> A good worker is a good worker.
>
> I wish you'd name your company so I could boycott
> it.

Good workers don't sit around for year sponging off of welfare and unemployment. Did it ever occur to you WHY the OP is having a hard time getting a job now that the economy is getting better?

The OP =
Attachments:
wow-slob.jpg

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: For the Lazy OP ()
Date: September 07, 2013 03:30AM

Regional job seekers networking group to start meeting in Oakton
Northern Virginia BENG chapter to begin meeting Oct. 9
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20130906/NEWS/130909475/1117/regional-job-seekers-networking-group-to-start-meeting-in-oakton&template=fairfaxTimes

Fairfax County job seekers and local employers will soon have a new avenue in which to network.

Starting in October, a Northern Virginia chapter of the Business Executives Networking Group will begin meeting in Oakton.

BENG is a regional nonprofit all-volunteer group of job seekers and business networkers who hold free monthly meetings where members have an opportunity to hone their networking skills, meet peers from various disciplines, share job leads and develop networking opportunities.

According to its website, the group’s aim is to aid those seeking employment with a forum to facilitate job searches and enhance networking skills. Membership is targeted to mid- to senior-level executives from a variety of disciplines, including financial management, information technology, legal, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, logistics, distribution and general management. BENG has chapters in Baltimore, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, as well as Wilmington, Del.

The new Northern Virginia chapter is being started by Vienna resident Heather Rosen, president of franchise consulting firm FranNet Virginia.

“The Northern Virginia area is ripe for a BENG chapter,” Rosen said. “It’s a region accustomed to networking and has a lot of professionals who are seeking opportunities. The beauty of the BENG model is that it’s efficient, active and produces results,”

Rosen says that at every meeting, which will take place at the Oakton Library, job seekers will get a chance to deliver a two-minute speech, share recent successes and failures, present their networking requests, discuss their job-search questions and any concerns they may be struggling with, and apprise the group of any new searches and leads.

“An important part of the BENG model is that each month members bring the BENG ‘one-pager’ to the meeting,” she said. It’s a one-page document that provides contact information, a background overview and a target company list. The ‘one-pager’ is handed out to the attendees just before making a presentation, thus helping the other attendees provide targeted assistance and advice.”

According to BENG President Peter Frost, networking is a critical job-searching strategy that is often underutilized. “Those in transition can no longer rely on job search engines to fuel their search, they need to continuously build a network and stay connected to that network,” said Frost. “Most new members begin to realize all of the networking contacts they let go during years of secure employment and they’re encouraged to become career networkers.”

According to Frost, region-wide BENG membership is about 1,100 and growing, of which approximately 50 percent are employed, 10 percent are self-employed, and 40 percent are unemployed.

The Northern Virginia chapter will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting Oct. 9 at the Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place.

Those interested in attending the inaugural Northern Virginia chapter meeting can contact Heather Rosen at heatherrosen@thebeng.org. More information about BENG can be found at www.thebeng.org.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Employed ()
Date: September 07, 2013 11:03AM

jobless in Fairfax Wrote:
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> I've been unemployed almost a year despite job
> hunting and networking almost daily. I've had a
> handful of interviews but never seem to close the
> deal.

The problem is with you. Why do you think you lost your job to begin with?

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Employed = Fool ()
Date: September 07, 2013 11:09AM

Many people lost their jobs through no fault of their own, but rather due to the foolish policies of President George "Warmongering Chimp" Bush, who will go down as the worst president in American history.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Insp Gadget ()
Date: September 07, 2013 11:22AM

Employed = Fool Wrote:
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> Many people lost their jobs through no fault of
> their own, but rather due to the foolish policies
> of President George "Warmongering Chimp" Bush, who
> will go down as the worst president in American
> history.


Ignore, another LOL post

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Laying back ()
Date: September 07, 2013 11:25AM

Why are you foolish enough to keep looking for work. Studies have shown welfare pays the equivalent of $60,000 a year when you figure in the welfare check, food stamps, housing voucher, obamaphone and free medical.

Get real dude and get on the Obama welfare train. Leaving in three years.

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Re: Unemployed - need local support group that meets. Are there any?
Posted by: Employed ()
Date: September 07, 2013 12:33PM

Employed = Fool Wrote:
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> Many people lost their jobs through no fault of
> their own, but rather due to the foolish policies
> of President George "Warmongering Chimp" Bush, who
> will go down as the worst president in American
> history.

True, but there are plenty of jobs right now. The OP is a full of shit lazy ass.

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