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DIVORCE FINAL, LOOKING TO RELOCATE TO ST. THOMAS.
47YEAR OLD MALE WITH OVER 20YEARS IN THE DIAMOND AND JEWELRY INDUSTRY, LOOKING TO MAKE MY FINAL MOVE TO TH V.I.
G.I.A. DIAMONDS GRAD. # 1 IN MY CLASS
MANAGEMENT AND BUYING OF DIAMONDS, MOUNTED AND UNMOUNTED ,MANUFACTURING , CUSTOM DESIGNS.
WORKED FOR DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL-WINTER OF 04, HAD TO LEAVE V.I. BEFORE THE END OF THE SEASON DUE TO SOME PERSONAL PROBLEMS AT HOME / REASON I AM NOW DEVOICED .
D.I. SAYS I AM NOW INELIGIBLE FOR RE-HIRE DUE TO NOT GIVING A TWO WEEK NOTICE.
THAT IS ALL BEHIND ME NOW LOOKING TO MAKE MY FINAL RELOCATION TO THE V.I.
LOOKING FOR A COMPANY WITH ROOM TO GROW AND MAKE A LONG TERM COMMITMENT.
ANY IDEAS, PLEASE CONTACT HENRY @ HABARBER@MSN.COM
OR (360) 241-7344
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN.
HENRY BARBER
Posted : August 28, 2007 5:10 pm
You might want to get a resume together & mail it (noting when you'll be arriving) to the major jewelers here.
Posted : August 28, 2007 9:53 pm
You can post your resume (not in all caps though) here. I think there are other online sites to check too but the names escape me at the moment. Good luck!
Posted : August 28, 2007 9:56 pm
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Sorry about the all caps thing, will watch it next time, did't mean to yell
Posted : August 28, 2007 10:11 pm
No, I just meant on your resume. Good luck. Hope somebody comes up with the links to the job search places. With all the jewelers here, I'd think you wouldn't have too much a problem.
Posted : August 28, 2007 10:20 pm
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As stated in my first post, Yes I have been there, Really enjoyed the Islands, It's people.co-workers,places, etc. However had huge responsibilities back home IE-house payments,wife, kids, Still have the kids, However all the other baggage is gone.
Probably the reason for my post is just how small the island really is?
D.I. stats because I departed the Island without a 2 week notice I am ineligible for re-hire, They knew my situation at home and were helpful in many ways, However I felt if they were a little more forthright in their commissions and the fact that they are 30 days behind IE- get paid in January for November sales, I would have planed a little differently.
bottom line will my past with D.I. haunt me and will I be wasting my time trying to return ( does one company have that much impact on my future employment on the Island)
Thanks for all your input both positive an/or negative, I would really like to return!
Thanks again
Henry
Posted : August 30, 2007 5:31 pm
Hey,
It's not as though you are "black flagged" and nobody will hire you. Most likely, if you try a company such as Cardow, Azure, etc, you will have no problem. If you choose to list DI on your resume, I would not list it on your references. Also, you may want to consider volunteering the information of why you left suddenly and are now back during an interview in case there is a close relationship between a hiring manager at the new company and the hire manager at DI.
Posted : August 30, 2007 6:01 pm
My hubby works for one of the big cos. and my sense is that there are so many retail jewelry employees on-island with "issues", that I am sure your failure to give appropriate notice will not blacklist you with other employers. As long as you didn't steal, you should be fine. I would agree with Liz that the best defense is a good offense; tell them in advance and soften the blow (family obligation, etc.).
Posted : August 31, 2007 2:46 pm
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Thanks again for all the information.
Posted : September 5, 2007 1:23 am
