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The68Guns's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I recently received a verbal and written job offer for a position that is contingent on passing a drug test and a background check. I promptly submitted my urine sample and authorized the background check the very next day. After waiting for about a week without any updates, I reached out to the acquisition representative who made the offer. He informed me that the process could take up to two weeks. I also contacted the company handling the background checks, and they mentioned that 99% of the checks come back clean, but they are still waiting for confirmation from the county. Since I've only lived in this area for a year and a half, I don't expect any issues to arise. The due date for the background check is set for tomorrow, October 27th. I'm considering whether I should wait until tomorrow afternoon to follow up again or if I should reach out sooner.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I've had a diverse work history that's quite scattered. I started my first "real" job as a dispatcher at the age of 20 in 1988, and that role lasted for about four years. Since then, I've worked around 60 to 70 different jobs, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. Now at 59 years old, I'm currently employed at Easter Seals for 30 hours a week and also work weekends in office security. My recent job experiences include roles in call centers (which I excelled at), sales administration (which ended in a layoff), a dental lab (which I really disliked), and then back to call centers, clinical aftercare, and as a contract administrator. I'm feeling anxious because my resume seems to lack any cohesive thread that connects my various roles. I'm looking for advice on how to present my work history in a way that highlights my skills rather than the chronology of my jobs. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

    Company: Easter Seals

    Job title: N/A

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