Laid Off

[sika]

Professional Construction Manager, 24 years in the business. I was working for a reputable large GC in Washington. Ax came down to 30% of the work force on Friday. There is so little work out there, to say I'm concerned is an understatement. Anyway, if anyone has any side work, please let me know. I can do anything and have tools. Tile work, carpentry. laborer. I'll do anything to help pay the bills right now.

Nick

[smells like fish]

Nick,
Sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully things will get better. Will keep you in mind if anything comes up. You might want to pm me your contact info or post it in this thread.

[den]

Best wishes to you Nick. Sounds like you have a good trade and will pick up work. I am in St.Louis and unemployment rate is really high however people with construction and building skills are doing better than the rest.

[dauz]

Guys, it's all across the economy. Came home last night to the news that my daughter lost her job as a professional recruiter. Fortunately she had held off buying a house and doesn't have to worry about a mortgage or supporting a child. I've been there, done that a couple of times in my career but it doesn't make it any easier. I guess we all have to tighten the belt and hope for the best. My daughter will land on her feet and I'm sure with a lot of effort will find something out there. Probably not so for a lot of other areas of the economy. Last market I would like to be in at this time is RE or construction. Good luck to you.

[sika]

Nick Fornaro
nfornaro@aol.com
410-827-0405

Will travel or relocate if necessary

[twiskman]

Nick- Can you send me your resume? My company is across the country, and international (we specialize in Military projects). I can check with corporate, and see if they are hiring... if nothing else, I can pass your resume along to them and see if something shakes out. Send me an email, and I will give you some more info on the company... Your ability and willingness to travel is a big bonus to the company. Are you willing to go international? Will you have any problems working on a Military installation??

[Francis]

I had a buddy who got laid off. It was bad news for him because he was in the process of buying his first house which fell through.

But, my suggestion would be to post your resume on places like monster and career builder. He did so and is getting plenty of interviews. He did a stint in facility maintenance for a short time and places like Verizon and Comcast were calling him to set up an interview to be installers.

He thinks he landed a job with the Redskins of all places. He says posting his resume on line was the best thing he ever did.

[jazzconcert]

Were you with Davis?

I am a recruiter here in the DC area. if you need help on your resume. let me know.

[sika]

Yes, I was with Davis. I will send you each an email. Thank you so much !

[27 sailfish]

It's tough right now in construction and IMHO - not going to get better anytime soon.

Most years in January/Febuary - I work long days bidding work.This year I've bid about 10% of normal.There is very little work coming up in 2009 - that I see.

Good luck - be sure to ask around the neighborhood , often someone needs some handyman type work done.Tax money is coming back and some people will put it into their house projects.