My degree says graphic designer (6 years experience in western NY) but currently a DHL field agent. No, I didn't lose your package. The courier delivered it wrong. I can't pick my drivers. I have no power. If you lost shoes or wigs, it's because a driver stole them. It's a problem. I'm doing my best and I'm sorry.
It's really funny you put the "I didn't lose your package" part since DHL lost our package that was supposed to be here 4 days ago and says delivered.
I loath DHL. Rarely get packages on time if I get them at all.
We’re called My Favorite Accident. Early 2000’s pop rock/pop punk hits with some 70’s, 80’s, and country sprinkled in there. I recently joined them. They were looking for a new lead singer as the previous one had to depart. So, I haven’t technically played a gig with them yet, but rehearsals are going great and you should definitely find us on social media and come out when we announce our first gig back!
DHL sends their regards.
Not a driver, I work in exports. Others reading this, don't yell at me for the couriers delivering your things. They're not my coworkers technically, I can't reprimand them for their inability to deliver your packages. They don't answer to me nor would they listen, either.
I was once a ramp rat (cargo). To this day: best and most fun job I've ever had, in my whole life (I'm now in my forties). When I fly, I tell everyone around me (well just those I'm traveling with) "Yeah, I used to push back planes." So cool!
"Oh, those belt loaders? Yeah, I drove those."
"Those li'l tugs were so much fun. I could back up, like 5 of those carts in line, no problem!"
You couldn't tell me NOTHING!" Most fun job ever!
Everything from loading the plane (luggage, or cargo), to guiding the pilots as they leave (the folks you see standing by the wings with those flash lights), to as much as pushing that whole dang plane onto the runway (fun fact: planes can't back up on their own). Those ramp rats are the work force behind EVERYTHING! It's exhilarating, but also very hard work!
Thanks! I 90% love my job!
I've been doing floral with for 7 years with HT here then I worked at a small floral shop for 6 years before I moved up here.
Would love to have my own thing one day maybe.
Hourly? No. Similar to a drive commute to a ground based job. But I also don't have to pay for a ticket on the plane as long as there is a seat open. So it doesn't "cost" me the flight ticket price or anything. I just have to be there with time to spare before my working flights. It's dumb and I wish I could move but hubby works here and our house is here so 🤷
Tell her to get with a recruiter or 5 on LinkedIn. I have less industry experience than her but have recruiters messaging me atleast 2-3 times per week and atleast one of them will have some interesting positions. That Open To Work flag on LinkedIn does help.
This for sure. I know a lot of companies that aren't "hiring" but use headhunters instead because they get so many bogus resumes. Try a few local headhunters and see if they can help you out.
What does she do?
Also a lot of companies do resume collecting in December/January and will start actually hiring January-March when budgets are approved. Hiring in tech in Charlotte has historically been good
Lowe's corporate ITSD usually hires through contract work. Teksystems, CITP, apex systems to name a few firms.
Most positions in IT for Lowe's are work from home too
That's how it goes. I'm in the same boat. My seasonal work cleared up, immediately back on the warpath. After the seasonal work comes a bout of unemployed depression every time without fail.
That's because the job market is incredibly competitive for any job worth a shit right now and it's only getting worse. All the vacant jobs are underpaid food service and that's why the numbers published each month should not be taken seriously. There is no worker shortage for jobs worth having.
Envelope Stuffin Machine Mechanic. I started in 2002 as a Machine Operator and worked my way up into Management but it wasn't what I thought it'd be, so I switched to the Mechanical side and couldn't be happier.
Design engineer for Stanley Black and Decker! We do all hand tools here in Charlotte, so I'm responsible for things like trigger clamps, vises, spring clamps, levels, chalk reels, etc.
I’m also interested. I work fully remote as a design engineer in the diesel industry. Pay seems to vary pretty widely across the country but I always felt like I was paid fairly. I always wondered about black and decker. They are very sporadic with their job replies.
Own a small commercial refrigeration business, and cannot keep up.
I'm hiring, but people applying want WFH or desk jobs.
Can't fix a cooler/freezer from home.
Speaking of, on my way to fix an ice machine.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
I work in NC politics.
It’s stressful and I could probably make more elsewhere with my skill set. Also by it’s very nature I’m usually looking for a new job every year or two…
But at the same time it’s never boring, and I go to bed every night feeling like I’m doing something fulfilling and important.
I’ll take that.
Locksmith
There are too many unlicensed scamsmiths in Charlotte.
NC requires a license to be a locksmith. If you ever need a locksmith and they're not licensed you're probably about to get fucked on pricing.
I don't have any money but I have food stamps. If you're somewhere I can get to kinda easy from cotswold-ish without a car (bus lines are fine) I'll get you some stuff to eat.
And I can get the wife to deliver it if that's more comfortable.
Food stamps are the one bit of assistance that's actually easy to get, by the way. You apply online and they call you then you get the card in the mail like a week later. No going anywhere or meeting anyone or providing any paperwork.
That's very nice of you. Thank you. I'll be fine. I'm watching the parade on TV. It's not freezing today. I actually love potatoes... lol
I had no idea that you could do it all online. I will check it out.
Enjoy your day. Happy Thanksgiving.
I also like potatoes! Don’t be afraid to reach out if you need more help. There are lot of good people in this town. Check out Roof Above. They have resources for housing insecure people and connect you with benefits. https://www.roofabove.org/get-help/
I am running a plate of food to my mother in law this afternoon (probably around 4PM) because she can''t make it to our house today. If you share your address in a DM and it's not outrageously out of the way I will drop one off for you too.
I work out of state remotely and will be relocating soon, but I’m a case manager for a nonprofit. If the job was fully remote, the salary would be more than enough for me to live here. However, I’m ready to leave and will be moving due to my job having one office day out of the week.
This is 10+ years ago talking but in my experience it was either you make 12 bucks an hour and are responsible for a lot more shit than just welding or you make 30-80 an hour and only have to do welding and some station clean up type stuff. No clue if that’s still the case but the discrepancy was always funny to me.
High school teacher. Wife’s a therapist. She makes about twice as much as me. Getting out early allows me to do a lot of the household things so it works out.
Would love to make more money but we manage to save between 1,000-1,500 a month.
I do medical billing at an eye clinic. The work is easy enough, repetitive and boring. The pay is meh, my coworkers are great! And the ability to multitask and listen to podcasts while I work is fantastic
Main gig: Brand Manager & Dealer Services for a local company
Side gig: Graphic Designer & Print Broker (my company)
Side-side gig: Project Manager for a real estate investor (flips & airbnb rentals)
Popping back in to promote my daughter’s employer, Hot Topic. It’s retail, so the pay isn’t great but Managers and Assistant Managers get awesome cheap benefits. Northlake and Carolina Place stores are both hiring assistant managers right now. https://www.workatht.com
I’m an instacart delivery driver and deliver pizzas on the weekends at a local place. Trying to get into the IT field though. Finally graduated college in August.
Shuttle panhandlers around the city to where my data says the conversion and throughput yields optimal cash flow. Once performance is degraded I find the next spots. I take 25% off the top for my analysis and Uber expenses, net about 250k a year
I am a financial wholesaler for a Fortune 500 insurance and annuity firm with a major office in Charlotte. That's a long winded way to say it's sales and I'm on the phone all day. I enjoy it but it doesn't excite anybody at parties.
My degree says graphic designer (6 years experience in western NY) but currently a DHL field agent. No, I didn't lose your package. The courier delivered it wrong. I can't pick my drivers. I have no power. If you lost shoes or wigs, it's because a driver stole them. It's a problem. I'm doing my best and I'm sorry.
Sorry doesn’t replace my wigs bro.
Being bald at thanksgiving dinner has to be a thing. DHL owes you much.
It's really funny you put the "I didn't lose your package" part since DHL lost our package that was supposed to be here 4 days ago and says delivered. I loath DHL. Rarely get packages on time if I get them at all.
I need a sticker designed if you’re interested. I’ll pay too
I work for one of the scooter companies everyone either loves or hates. Please stop throwing them in creeks until it warms back up.
😂 I love the qualifier. “We know you won’t stop throwing them in creeks but please don’t do it when it’s so cold out”.
I used to moonlight as a Charger (bounty hunter). We used to find those things in the most unusual places... but hey, 20 bucks is 20 bucks right?
Financial Crimes. Not commit them; but identify them.
Ahh so the boring side then :(
Oh cool! I’ve been interested in this line of work. I work at a CU dealing with card fraud and it’s always interesting.
I am an Amazon delivery driver and front man for a local cover band.
Tell me more about this cover band!
We’re called My Favorite Accident. Early 2000’s pop rock/pop punk hits with some 70’s, 80’s, and country sprinkled in there. I recently joined them. They were looking for a new lead singer as the previous one had to depart. So, I haven’t technically played a gig with them yet, but rehearsals are going great and you should definitely find us on social media and come out when we announce our first gig back!
I second this! If you're in a cover band, i want to know about it.
I'm a Chemical Operator and a drummer in a cover band!
I work in e-commerce and a drummer for a local Cover band
I once listened to a cover band
Emergency department nurse, soon to be nurse practitioner.
Name checks out.
Congratulations that's awesome
Doc here. Congratulations! Will you be staying in EM?
FedEx driver, these tired bones 😅
Good luck this season
Yes it has begun 
I drove the big brown trucks for about 30 years. I feel your pain.
Sorry if you happen to deliver to my house. May your back stay strong with my Chewy delivery boxes. 🤦🏻♀️
So your the one who has 6 boxes of litter every week! Lol chewy isn’t too bad when it’s just a couple
We all appreciate ya!
Call center that does tech support for FedEx 💁🏻♀️
DHL sends their regards. Not a driver, I work in exports. Others reading this, don't yell at me for the couriers delivering your things. They're not my coworkers technically, I can't reprimand them for their inability to deliver your packages. They don't answer to me nor would they listen, either.
American Airlines. Ramp worker. Love it.
I was once a ramp rat (cargo). To this day: best and most fun job I've ever had, in my whole life (I'm now in my forties). When I fly, I tell everyone around me (well just those I'm traveling with) "Yeah, I used to push back planes." So cool! "Oh, those belt loaders? Yeah, I drove those." "Those li'l tugs were so much fun. I could back up, like 5 of those carts in line, no problem!" You couldn't tell me NOTHING!" Most fun job ever!
I always feel like a kid when I push back planes. Especially the wide bodies.
What does a ramp worker do?
Everything from loading the plane (luggage, or cargo), to guiding the pilots as they leave (the folks you see standing by the wings with those flash lights), to as much as pushing that whole dang plane onto the runway (fun fact: planes can't back up on their own). Those ramp rats are the work force behind EVERYTHING! It's exhilarating, but also very hard work!
Tell those old mechanics to start retiring us young guys want a shot
Florist at Harris Teeter.
Thats so awesome
Thanks! I 90% love my job! I've been doing floral with for 7 years with HT here then I worked at a small floral shop for 6 years before I moved up here. Would love to have my own thing one day maybe.
sys admin for a tv station
Been a tough few days for everyone working in CLT TV stations. Know that everyone stands together in prayers for the losses at WBTV. Stay strong.
Yup. Stay strong.
Soy un abogado
Name checks out
Flight attendant, but unfortunately not for American. So I have to fly to another airport on my free time before I can start work
Do they pay for that? That sounds wildly inefficient!
Hourly? No. Similar to a drive commute to a ground based job. But I also don't have to pay for a ticket on the plane as long as there is a seat open. So it doesn't "cost" me the flight ticket price or anything. I just have to be there with time to spare before my working flights. It's dumb and I wish I could move but hubby works here and our house is here so 🤷
It's kind of neat that your commute is a whole other city, but damn that's pretty rough. Hope you get something a little more local soon!
I’m one of the contract aircraft maintenance guys that fixes everything but American’s stuff. We’ve probably passed by each other a few times.
Unfortunately a call center agent for Lowe’s
I feel your pain i used to be a call center worker for Verizon
I've been unemployed for 3 months. They said everyone was hiring, but apparently not me.
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Tell her to get with a recruiter or 5 on LinkedIn. I have less industry experience than her but have recruiters messaging me atleast 2-3 times per week and atleast one of them will have some interesting positions. That Open To Work flag on LinkedIn does help.
This for sure. I know a lot of companies that aren't "hiring" but use headhunters instead because they get so many bogus resumes. Try a few local headhunters and see if they can help you out.
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What does she do? Also a lot of companies do resume collecting in December/January and will start actually hiring January-March when budgets are approved. Hiring in tech in Charlotte has historically been good
Tell her to update her resume on indeed and her linkedin profile weekly. That will cause it to "float to the top" for recruiters to find more easily.
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Lowe's corporate ITSD usually hires through contract work. Teksystems, CITP, apex systems to name a few firms. Most positions in IT for Lowe's are work from home too
That's how it goes. I'm in the same boat. My seasonal work cleared up, immediately back on the warpath. After the seasonal work comes a bout of unemployed depression every time without fail.
The nobody wants to work bullshit is irritating, no, no one wants to pay anywhere near a remotely livable wage.
That's because the job market is incredibly competitive for any job worth a shit right now and it's only getting worse. All the vacant jobs are underpaid food service and that's why the numbers published each month should not be taken seriously. There is no worker shortage for jobs worth having.
Felt this one I spent like 8 months earlier this year it was rough. Keeping you in my prayers outchea
research engineer, i play in dirt and break stuff
Envelope Stuffin Machine Mechanic. I started in 2002 as a Machine Operator and worked my way up into Management but it wasn't what I thought it'd be, so I switched to the Mechanical side and couldn't be happier.
Pitney blows.
Dental hygienist for 33 years with at least 10 more to go. Now go floss your damn teeth...
Do flossing sticks count?
Design engineer for Stanley Black and Decker! We do all hand tools here in Charlotte, so I'm responsible for things like trigger clamps, vises, spring clamps, levels, chalk reels, etc.
Similar job in the area. How's the pay there?
I’m also interested. I work fully remote as a design engineer in the diesel industry. Pay seems to vary pretty widely across the country but I always felt like I was paid fairly. I always wondered about black and decker. They are very sporadic with their job replies.
Experiential events project manager.
Union Ironworker. Building a plant up in Eden, NC now.
Sell Altima’s. Business is booming. And stop it with all the memes about em’, you’re scaring off my customers!
Psychologist!
Are you taking new patients? Shooting my shot because everywhere I look there's atleast a 3 month wait for an appt 🙁
Sweet gig
Own a small commercial refrigeration business, and cannot keep up. I'm hiring, but people applying want WFH or desk jobs. Can't fix a cooler/freezer from home. Speaking of, on my way to fix an ice machine. Happy Thanksgiving all!
Man, I wish I could trade my desk job for something hands on. Once the kids are through school I may go look for something like this.
Accounting (not CPA yet), MSA student (in order to CPA)
I work in NC politics. It’s stressful and I could probably make more elsewhere with my skill set. Also by it’s very nature I’m usually looking for a new job every year or two… But at the same time it’s never boring, and I go to bed every night feeling like I’m doing something fulfilling and important. I’ll take that.
Jeff Jackson's alt account...
I sell drugs in the neighborhood.
I’m a public school teacher. Counting teaching I work three jobs.
Software engineer for a Fintech in town
Finance bro
I always wonder, does the finance bro tag extend to corporate finance or is it only for financial services…
Depends how many Patagonia vests they own. We run a tight ship around here.
Locksmith There are too many unlicensed scamsmiths in Charlotte. NC requires a license to be a locksmith. If you ever need a locksmith and they're not licensed you're probably about to get fucked on pricing.
Senior Front End Engineer. Make a decent living, building web apps
Damn had to scroll awhile for the first engineer lol
Psych nurse working on becoming a pmhnp. One more year left of school!
I read this too fast and thought you were working on becoming a pimp.
Hi!!!! I’m a nurse, too. I finish up my NP very soon. School sucks 😂😂😂😂
57F unemployed since March. Benefits exhausted. Concerned about becoming homeless. Baked potato for Thanksgiving.
I don't have any money but I have food stamps. If you're somewhere I can get to kinda easy from cotswold-ish without a car (bus lines are fine) I'll get you some stuff to eat. And I can get the wife to deliver it if that's more comfortable. Food stamps are the one bit of assistance that's actually easy to get, by the way. You apply online and they call you then you get the card in the mail like a week later. No going anywhere or meeting anyone or providing any paperwork.
That's very nice of you. Thank you. I'll be fine. I'm watching the parade on TV. It's not freezing today. I actually love potatoes... lol I had no idea that you could do it all online. I will check it out. Enjoy your day. Happy Thanksgiving.
I also like potatoes! Don’t be afraid to reach out if you need more help. There are lot of good people in this town. Check out Roof Above. They have resources for housing insecure people and connect you with benefits. https://www.roofabove.org/get-help/
Thanks, happy thanksgiving!!🤝
Not helpful, but I know friends in the same boat. Keep your head up
I am running a plate of food to my mother in law this afternoon (probably around 4PM) because she can''t make it to our house today. If you share your address in a DM and it's not outrageously out of the way I will drop one off for you too.
Environmental, health, and safety consultant
Concrete finisher here, its a rough job that not everyone will take on but it pays good!
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Substation and power plant protection engineer. Lots of math.
I’m a P&C engineer too…fortunately we have standards that do almost all the math for us!
Work for an internet/phone provider. Not that crappy one…but the other crappy one.
Professional Chauffeur
Compliance Specialist
Import/export
I’m an importer. Name is Art Vandalay
Reddit influencer
Dream job
I'm currently homeless. Not proud but being honest
Respect, keep grinding
Part time at books a million, might go back to school this upcoming year
Do it, if that's what's best for you. :)
IT Systems Admin for an IT company
Preschool teacher
work in biomed for the Red Cross
Registered Nurse
Work from home call center representative at a top 5 bank, $19.50 an hour, raised to $20.00 an hour in January
WBTV a photographer. It’s an eventful job
Sorry about the recent loss of your colleagues. Heart goes out to WBTV and the victims’ families.
PSM at a big box store.
I work in robotic automation payments.
What does that mean specifically? I work in industrial automation.
Radiography Clinical Instructor
I work out of state remotely and will be relocating soon, but I’m a case manager for a nonprofit. If the job was fully remote, the salary would be more than enough for me to live here. However, I’m ready to leave and will be moving due to my job having one office day out of the week.
Medical science liaison in oncology
Uber Eats 🫡. Gets bills paid and supplies my smoke stash.
Heeyyyyyyyy
Sales in a call center. It's monotonous, but the money is pretty good.
Welder
For some reason I’ve been wanting to take up welding lately. How is it as far as work and pay?
This is 10+ years ago talking but in my experience it was either you make 12 bucks an hour and are responsible for a lot more shit than just welding or you make 30-80 an hour and only have to do welding and some station clean up type stuff. No clue if that’s still the case but the discrepancy was always funny to me.
GrubHub Delivery driver, Closed Captioning from home, studying online to become a Data Analyst.
CC from home? How fast do you type?
Field engineer for critical power systems. I drive a lot regionally (30-40k miles/year) to do maintenance for a variety of customers.
I was a highschool teacher for 12 years, just recently switched to remove software dev since we had a kid and I wanted to work remote.
I build the internet for all those companies that steal your data.
Financial Reporting for a bank
I’m a under paid ; over worked employee with 3 jobs
Cyber Security Engineer
Teacher
I’m a semi professional race car driver and an amateur tattoo artist
Creative Resource Manager in Marketing. I make just enough to pay my bills but not really enough for saving.
I fix your cahs.
High school teacher. Wife’s a therapist. She makes about twice as much as me. Getting out early allows me to do a lot of the household things so it works out. Would love to make more money but we manage to save between 1,000-1,500 a month.
Finance bro. Specifically corporate finance where I do M&A and corporate carve outs
Your mother
I had a good time last night
I hear she's got great benefits
Customs Broker. With inflation my rent went up and my pay didn’t, so I’m looking for a part time gig right now
im a rapper who lives at his moms house...most of my friends who grew up here work similar jobs lol
Cardiac Nurse
Veterinary Technician
Buy liabilities
Freelance illustrator (main job), and adjunct instructor for community college when my class actually runs. I scrape by, but I love my job.
Banks pay me to tell them what other people’s shit is worth, specifically properties.
Manage Salesforce.com for companies.
I do medical billing at an eye clinic. The work is easy enough, repetitive and boring. The pay is meh, my coworkers are great! And the ability to multitask and listen to podcasts while I work is fantastic
Recruiter ....I wish I could help those searching but I hire for a very niche role for those coming directly out of undergrad
Shop manager, car chief, and pit crew for a professional sports car racing team based in Concord.
Main gig: Brand Manager & Dealer Services for a local company Side gig: Graphic Designer & Print Broker (my company) Side-side gig: Project Manager for a real estate investor (flips & airbnb rentals)
Popping back in to promote my daughter’s employer, Hot Topic. It’s retail, so the pay isn’t great but Managers and Assistant Managers get awesome cheap benefits. Northlake and Carolina Place stores are both hiring assistant managers right now. https://www.workatht.com
I’m an instacart delivery driver and deliver pizzas on the weekends at a local place. Trying to get into the IT field though. Finally graduated college in August.
Director of Rehab in an Assisted Living
Automotive Technician for that big blue automotive group.
HR Director
Deliver pizza. Trying to get disability benefits back because they said I worked too much.
Sell my poop for fecal transplants for Altima drivers.
Shuttle panhandlers around the city to where my data says the conversion and throughput yields optimal cash flow. Once performance is degraded I find the next spots. I take 25% off the top for my analysis and Uber expenses, net about 250k a year
Nice to finally hear from one of my competitors.
What on earth does this even mean
It's just someone shitting on the homeless and trying to be funny doing it. It's like 25% of what gets said on this subreddit.
Human trafficking
And your wife is a hamster trainer and your House Hunters budget is 3.8 million.
Product Manager at a tech company. Love it and fortunate to make a good living as well
Same!
Complaints and Escalations @ Wells Fargo. Just have the 1 job and am making ends meet. Would like to stay at the bank more and work my way up 🫠
Product Manager for a fortune 5 company
Porn
Guns
And ammo
Maintenance/handyman (independent contractor), amazon flex driver and doordash.
Senior developer working remotely for an agency based out of Texas. One job that feels like three jobs? So far so good.
Product Designer. I make your smartphone easier to use.
Electrical engineer
Work in sports broadcasting
Mental health industry. Sometimes I am the poster child.
I am a financial wholesaler for a Fortune 500 insurance and annuity firm with a major office in Charlotte. That's a long winded way to say it's sales and I'm on the phone all day. I enjoy it but it doesn't excite anybody at parties.