Any tips on short term employment in the area?

Submitted by Ok-Tiger-8703 t3_10a88jy in ColumbiaMD

I've had a pretty awful experience job hunting in the area, so I'm heading to grad school in 3 months. My stipend is fairly small(Not complaining, this is going to be a great job), so I could use all the extra cash I can get. Before I start working in customer service for $15/hour, does anyone have any tips on jobs in the area that might be a bit more appealing?

I have a degree in physics and 2 years work experience in a fortune 100 manufacturing environment.

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bohmoneybohproblems t1_j44bjyx wrote

Any thoughts on tutoring?

You could either work for a company or offer services directly through community Facebook pages.

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Ok-Tiger-8703 OP t1_j4571ut wrote

I think this might be it. Can't believe I hadn't thought of it sooner!

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Ok-Tiger-8703 OP t1_j456wme wrote

Any specific suggestions?

I've been applying to relevant government contractor jobs for 9 months, and my only guess at this point is that HR for these places just automatically filter out applicants that are also citizens of another country(Canada). Most everything I'm applying for has a security clearance of some sort.

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danteheehaw t1_j45xd4n wrote

A good chunk of government jobs require you be a citizen. You can work for a company that works for the government though.

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seekingpolaris t1_j42z98x wrote

Lots of restaurants in the area so probably a server job?

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Ok-Tiger-8703 OP t1_j434dgv wrote

Definitely something I'd consider.

I've never done it because it seems like it is a really hard job to get if you've never done it before. Does it typically pay at least $15/hour? I hear lots of stuff about tips and wages so I wonder if making pizza at domino's for $15/hr might be a safer bet.

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seekingpolaris t1_j43c183 wrote

Depends on where you work. Some of the nicer ones probably average out to that or more.

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BeatNutz57 t1_j451yb3 wrote

You could try Home Depot or Lowe's?

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Sufficient-Item-2750 t1_j4d87os wrote

The school system cannot keep teacher aides employed - you could work at that job- I think it’s minimum wage but very rewarding and they’d possibly be happy with short term help. A contractor hires the employees- you are not employed directly by school system. Apply here: https://www.socialserviceconsultants.com/prospective-employees then call nearby elementary administrators and ask if they have openings at their school and let them know you completed an app. (It expedites process)

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dirtycrabcakes t1_j44bja0 wrote

I hear there's an opening at... nope, won't do it. Too painful.

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