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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jaagkep wrote

Reply to comment by MrDozens in I have an $18,000+ bill leftover after dropping out. How to not let it crush me? by myopinionnoconseq

It's not a loan, it's a bill. Last year total I made ~$22,000 for the whole year, work is relatively inconsistent for me; i've applied to over 100 jobs since November and haven't landed one. My goal is to land a full-time job with ~$16/hr wage sometime in the next couple of months. Until mid-May I am doing campaign work for ~ 7.5 hours a week for $20/hr

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Weekly-Ad353 t1_jaat5bz wrote

Go to Target, sign up.

$16/hr done and done.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jaazf7w wrote

😅 its always very interesting when people assume that i haven't applied to the easiest places to apply to 😅

i got downvoted for this but it's really crazy to me that people assume there are folks out there who want to be struggling to pay their bills and have food. i've applied from all jobs from fast food to office work.

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asatrocker t1_jab3tu8 wrote

Then try Walmart. Then Taco Bell. You just need a pulse for some of these places

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jab47ak wrote

😅. im not sure what's motivating this sentiment but i've applied to taco bell not once but twice lol. they didn't respond either time.

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asatrocker t1_jab55r3 wrote

Any idea why you’re not getting these jobs? If they’re hiring, and you come well dressed, with good hygiene, and ready to learn, you should get the gig

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jab6ofb wrote

well for starters, there's no real opportunity to "come" anywhere or in any way. at the beginning of my job search i physically went into places. either there was no person of a managerial position there or they said "well you just have to apply online". even local small owned coffee shops that i walked into said "just take this card and email us". i pivoted to applying to 20+ jobs some days, with a custom cv for each one. 90% don't even respond. The other's send automated messages of rejection. I applied to build a bear workshop twice with no response. finally called to ask what was up and the manager said "i have no way of even seeing who applies, someone else should have contacted you".

long-winded response but it gets frustrating when people who aren't in this situation pass judgement. why would i not be applying to every job that i can when im drowning in debt?

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Demono-Lemono t1_jab8i21 wrote

What does your resume look like? Could just be that it looks unprofessional? Those places are always hiring its crazy you wouldn't hear anything back.

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Td904 t1_jabdngk wrote

You dont need a resume to apply for Taco Bell and Walmart. You just fill out their application. If you handed them a resume they'd probably throw it in the trash.

They always need people especially Walmart. They'll hire convicts and people who have never had a job. They just want you to show up.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jab9fuw wrote

i genuinely wish i could send you a copy. i took a template from the havard job center resume template document. filled it with job experience (non stop working, either part-time or full) for the past year and a half. including one job from this past fall working on the governor's campaign. still getting straight up ghosted by almost every job. ive been called in for 2 interviews, both interviewers told me that they were really impressed with my resume (1 law firm, 1 leasing agency). got rejected from both saying "they'll keep my resume on file for the future" i've also had several personal connections who've looked over/proof read it.

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unwinagainstable t1_jabcirz wrote

Have you tried temp agencies? I’ve had pretty good luck with them getting me into the door and then getting hired on full time with the company I was placed with.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jabirp8 wrote

i tried one but it seemed more like a scam than anything? i'll try again. thank you.

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rukioish t1_jad4p57 wrote

It's hard to believe because coming out of the pandemic the food service industry is really hurting for bodies. Literally every single food service in my city is hiring right now for every position. I am curious where you live where food service is just straight up denying more help.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jad8yfe wrote

i just don't know what incentive i would have to lie about applying to taco bell lol. i live in a mid-ish sized college town.

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rukioish t1_jadb1zv wrote

I think considering the employment climate, it's easier to assume the person is just not trying or is being rejected for other reasons than the idea that everything is fully staffed up. I also live in a college town, and the fast food restaurant across the street has been hiring for 2+ years now, and I have not seen a single food service fully staffed since pre-pandemic. Signs everywhere no matter where you go.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jadble3 wrote

and you think people are just choosing to be jobless rather than apply to fast food?

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rukioish t1_jadg7gv wrote

Sometimes its not their choice, but sometimes its not because there are no jobs, it's just because they are un-hireable for whatever reason.

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helvetica434 t1_jadbqer wrote

I know this advice is frustrating, but getting a full time higher paying job is really the only good outcome for you, for this bill and in general. Can you talk to people who have the jobs you want and ask how they got hired? I like that you called the manager to follow up on applications. That didn’t work that time but maybe it’ll work eventually. Sorry it’s been so hard so far.

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myopinionnoconseq OP t1_jadcek5 wrote

talking to people who work in my desired field got me the work that i have now (~7.5 hours a week, $20/hr doing field campaign work for a few school board races). i appreciate your kindness. its very frustrating when you do the things everyone tells you do (good resume, apply constantly, be persistent, etc.) and not only do you not get the outcome you're expecting, but you're blamed for circumstances that you can't control.

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