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Thank you for the kind words... everyone on here seems to be very helpful and enthusiastic.

I am loving it here so far.

I try to help anywhere I can especially knowing all the help I will need with my daunting task of learning controls.

My New Boss...

Originally Posted by beenthere

He's your new General Manager. LOL

Well, I could see that. He'll be more knowledgeable than some that I've had.

Congrats
69Stang has some great advice

Congrats!!!!! I wish him the best of luck.

Now he has to keep the job.

Tell him to get there 15 mins early EVERY day. Don't EVER leave early unless told to. Always offer to do anything ... the more responsibilities you have, the harder it is for someone to let you go.

Showing dedication and motivation will go a LONG way as far as impressing a boss. (often more so than actual knowledge)

Originally Posted by freezon

So what type of position did he get hired for?

He's your new General Manager. LOL

nice

Originally Posted by techswife

well he starts monday *G thank you guys all so very very much, cant tell you how much relief we feel after such a hard time, your help and advice was priceless

So what type of position did he get hired for?

well he starts monday *G thank you guys all so very very much, cant tell you how much relief we feel after such a hard time, your help and advice was priceless

forgot

The company wants to know:
Can he do the work?
Will he do the work?
Can he save the company money?
Can he make money for the company?
Is he desperate (so he'll work for peanuts)?

thank you hammer *S the owner called him today, told him that he likes to hire his new guys entry level so that he can train them to his standards and not have to have them "unlearn" bad habbits. He is excited at the opportunity, and im pretty sure he wont try to sell himself as a seasoned pro, he knows better, he just wants to get his foot in the door and grow professionally

Has he taken any interviewing techniques courses? Does he have a professionally prepared resume? Interviewers of new especially raw employees can detect fear and lack of confidence. After an interview, jot down the questions asked by the interviewer and research the answers and memorize what they are asking. If he is asked a question he doesn't know, say "I'm not sure, but I can find the answer" . Interviewers are professionals and can spot inexperienced people trying to "wing" it and this is a sure turn off to owners. Winging it in this business can get you killed, kill someone else, or do serious property damage. Go into an interview with the attitude of I have the basic knowledge, now I'm eager to gain the experience. Use his electrical experience as his selling point.

Originally Posted by beenthere

The way she has been staying at it. They might hire her instead.

I am just wondering how this guy is going to do if he ever gets in the field. Is he going to relay on her like he is now?

well im blonde, dont mind a decent beer and a good laugh...........dunno bout looking like Livvie though *L ya dags

Originally Posted by techswife

Thank you, and he 'wants it" its just whats left of his confidence has taken a hell of a beating, being out of work for 6 months, having to live with family who feel free to plant the "knife" of encouragement.........its a horrible situation that many folks are in. I'd like to go hide under a rock myself *L* but its my turn to support him. And im sure, that once he is working, his "true" self, confident, inquiring and determined will re appear.

In the meantime, we do the best we can. And i've kinda gotten attached to you guys *L

If you are a Sheila like Olivia Newton John, I'll sing Waltzing Matilda.

Techswife,
I read the entire thread before I decided to put my 2 cents in so here goes:

1. quit counting how many resumes/letter have been sent our, it will only depress you.

2. Tell the the "techswife" hubby to join the forum and get know here, Now! no excuses. I don't know anyone here personally but I have gotten massive amounts of info simply reading posts and throwing out dumb questions.

3. I got into HVAC/R by accident......and have loved almost every day of the last 29+ years. I lucked out soooo many times and I have not been out of work since 1987. I know this is probably not encouraging but I say this because I started as an apprentice doing every nasty job they could give me making $5.00 and hour.

4. Most here will say that, in some respect or another we have all had to "pay our dues" so to speak. Hubby will learn good stuff no matter where he starts in this business. He can learn even more on this forum.


5. Tell "techswife" Hubby to get signed up on HAVC-Talk ! Did I say that already?

I wish you both the best of luck. Like somebody said, maybe you ought to start applying too !

Thank you, and he 'wants it" its just whats left of his confidence has taken a hell of a beating, being out of work for 6 months, having to live with family who feel free to plant the "knife" of encouragement.........its a horrible situation that many folks are in. I'd like to go hide under a rock myself *L* but its my turn to support him. And im sure, that once he is working, his "true" self, confident, inquiring and determined will re appear.

In the meantime, we do the best we can. And i've kinda gotten attached to you guys *L

Originally Posted by techswife

my husband has an interview tommorrow with a HVAC company that we "cold called" with his job app letter and resume.
Cross your fingers for us

Let us know how it goes; if you need a "course correction" based on what happened in this interview, we can probably help.

Originally Posted by techswife

Largely because of the resources and advice you guys have very kindly given us, my husband has an interview tommorrow with a HVAC company that we "cold called" with his job app letter and resume.
Cross your fingers for us.............and I cannot thank you all enough, you are a fantastic group of guys.

I am not being a "jerk" But unless your " Hubby " starts getting off his but and doing alot of this for him self. He will never make it in this trade or any other trade. It has been said before. "You have to want it" It doesn't appear that he wants it

A heartfelt thank you

Largely because of the resources and advice you guys have very kindly given us, my husband has an interview tommorrow with a HVAC company that we "cold called" with his job app letter and resume.
Cross your fingers for us.............and I cannot thank you all enough, you are a fantastic group of guys.

try to be the 3rd man on 2 man install team,,for free,,they will like the help,,and learn that way

Dispatcher is good, there are a lot of related ideas. Also think of doing local volunteer places (habitat for humanity, emt/firesquads etc.), do hvac there. Its a small world, in Habitat for Humanity you work with a lot of contractors so it can be GREAT contacts.

Again best of luck!!