Originally Posted by sinmaster

I have lived most of my life in this area, currently just south of albany.
Spent many years in eugene/springfield area.
Sorry to say but if you would look for work in out of the way places or spots you think you wouldn't be able to work you will find there are many available jobs for people that do not specialize or have much in the way of "skills"
Many small manufacturing places, Furniture/wood shops, motor coach builders (junction city) hire general labor people and show you exactly what to do.
My sister and husband have no skills what so ever and are making a very nice living working at the coach builders.
Hit up property management offices, a friend recently landed a job fixing houses to get them ready for rent. Broken door knobs, loose gutters etc.... he started out at $15 an hr with an instant bump to $17 after 6 months and no issues.
If you can fix cars thats a huge plus, shops from eugene to portland are begging for good mechanics and paying well to get them.
If you want work other than shit jobs and fastfood it's there you just gotta go out and find it. Screw the want ads and temp agencies, knock on doors you might just be amazed at what you find.