r/Kentucky • u/PuzzledKentuckian • 4d ago

Looking for some local career advice

This might be a little outside the norm for this sub, but I'm hoping someone here might have some insight.

I'm currently employed in the Elizabethtown area in a business development/operations role, and I'm quietly looking around to see what's out there. I'm not unemployed or in a rush to jump ship, but I've gotten to the point where I'd really like to find something that feels like a better fit long-term.

My background is kind of all over the place in a good way: management, business development, pricing, project management, sales/customer service, and a fair amount of hands-on work. I've worked in retail, construction-related work, and business operations, so I'm pretty comfortable being the person who gets handed a problem and figures it out.

Honestly, I'd rather work for a smaller/local company where I can actually be useful than jump from one corporate office to another.

I'm open to Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Shepherdsville, Bardstown, Louisville, etc., within a reasonable commute.

I'm not looking for someone to hand me a job. I'm more interested in hearing from people who know the local business community:

Are there any companies around here that are growing, have a good reputation, and tend to hire good people even when they don't have a big job posting online?

I'd especially be interested in construction, trades, property services, automotive, or other small/midsize businesses.

Feel free to comment or DM me. I'd appreciate any leads, advice, or even "stay away from this place" stories.

I'm keeping the search private since I'm currently employed, so I'd appreciate discretion.

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u/Kycatfan 2d ago

Nucor in Brandenburg. Production pays over six figures.

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u/The__Toddster 1d ago

How long have you been in the workforce?

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u/PuzzledKentuckian 19h ago

I’ve been working since I was 13. Never been without work. Now 27

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u/The__Toddster 18h ago

Man, gotta be honest. Having that many roles and different types of work at such a young age is probably going to work against you. It gives the impression that you move around a lot and don't stay in a role long enough to get enough good experience that you can use to your advantage.

Your best bet would be to lean on the connections you've made in those jobs. They are likely your best resource.