where can a 49yr.old remodeller find a job without a tool belt involved?
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I am a homebuilde remodler who is afraid of what i will do when it's time to hang it up.
have you considered construction suppervisor positions, or contract bidding and estimating for a larger contractor
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after you applied, did you make a follow up call? Keep doing that. Sometimes when you apply, the application gets under a stack on the managers desk.
after you applied, did you make a follow up call? Keep doing that. Sometimes when you apply, the application gets under a stack on the managers desk.
I've experienced this same issue with HD and Lowes in particular. I also made an effort to connect with ACE who seem to be very OLDER GUY FRIENDLY.
I've been in the remodel situation for many, many years and I too am a bit weary of the increasing labor, and issues with cost versus profit.
HD here in Central FL starts even part timers with related experiences at $11 per hour, but they are overwhelmed with applications. They have an online site, which may not be any better.
I eventually decided to expand the search, since a part time commute I currently make is a 90 mile round trip. I expressed interest in every store in a 25 mile plus radius and did get some hits, back.
ACE is small, and won't pay as well, or offer as many hours initially, but to me, they are so much more like the OLD time hardware stores I recall visiting with my grandfather in the 40's and 50's. I'd try them.
Have you thought of connecting with a large contractor or decorator as a consultant?
I also decided to scale back on accepting or seeking work,,,IE: I try for paint jobs now more than intensive labor situations. I had a neighbor up North, "OTTO WEIDNER", 80 when I met him. Drove a 32 Ford coupe as his work vehicle, painted until he died late in his 80's.
In all, I wish you success. I relate totally with your "place."
Rev. Steven
I can only offer you my version of your story. I, too, am an ex-remodeler and general contractor. I've got a few years on you and I run into the same thing. I've come to the conclusion that the young "managers" are threatened by us old, knowledgeable guys, perhaps for good reason. I also don't want to work for the wages they are willing to pay. Lastly, I firmly believe in customer service and the big box stores could care less, so they aren't willing to pay for the time spent actually helping someone. I've decided to stick with "time and material" jobs and pick what I want to do. Do yourself a favor and consider things as their loss...a big one at that. The suggestion to follow up with your applications is a good one.
P.S.: '82 Ford F150 :)
Well see your pain try career change, go for pay cut like
driver, security, since you using computers entry clerk..ect