OT.......but I could really use some Advice

[PrincessMo]

HI Gang........how is everyone?? this is totally of topic but it is stressing me out and making me crave foods I shouldn't be having. In April of this year I had to leave my job due to illness and the fact that they wouldn't hire me part-time. Since then I have been looking for a job on and off again for part-time early mornings because I still get sick sometimes in the afternoons and evenings and come the winter I want to go to school in the late mornings and early afternoons. So, I've been really picky about a job but quite frankly not many jobs are available as it is. My life has just been on a constant roller coaster since I got sick and now that we are in the new house and I am feeling better I wanna take a job with hours that I won't have to try to change come the Winter when I want to go back to school. Plus, I don't want to have a bad afternoon episode and have to just leave the job again.........I NEED HELP!!! I just signed on to be an Avon Rep. to make a little money but that's gonna take a little while to make anything significant and I am not very good at being a salesman yet. If anyone has any ideas on where to go I would love it. I have been to every supermarket and filled out all their applications and then they "we'll call you if we have anything" then they don't call.....please help if you can.....it's getting to be time where if we don't get some extra money we might be in some financial trouble........thanks gang for all your help and support

Have A Disney Day!!!!!!

 

[LuvTigger]

Have you tried calling any temporary service agencies? I worked with one for a while and I really liked it. You can "pick and choose" your assignments, and it offers a variety. If someone really likes you and they're looking for someone permanent, they may ask you to stay and work directly for them.

I think the problem with most supermarkets is they want people who are flexible. They will pick someone who can work any shift over someone who is limited to just one or two shifts, unless those are the shifts they have a hard time filling. Basically, the more flexible you are in terms of work hours, the better chance you'll have finding something.

Are night jobs a possibility? I also had a job as a proof operator with a bank. It's kind of mundane, but I liked it because I didn't have to think much. If you have good 10-key skills, you might want to call some of the local banks and ask. Most banks here have late afternoon and night shifts for proof operators, and what I especially liked about it is on top of the base pay, they offered bonuses based on your speed and accuracy, so I would generally get $2-$3 more an hour than my base because of that.

Good luck, please keep us posted!

 

[PrincessMo]

thanks for some of the tips.......I did call a temp. agency and they haven't been able to get me anything that I've been looking for. I called a few others and they said they don't get too many part-time openings for early mornings.

I can't work afternoons or nights because that's when I get sick still........also I want to go back to school in January and I will be going in the late mornings early afternoons and I will need the nights open to do homework and my Avon stuff.

I just don't know where else to look.......I have never had this hard of a time finding a job and right now it's impossible.

Thanks for your help and support LuvTigger!!!

Have A Disney Day!!!

 

[Debbie]

No advice, Princess Mo, just a big ((((HUG)))) that you come up with something soon. Stress is a hard thing to deal with, and looking for a job is really so! Stay strong, and I hope that you settle into the AVON rep really quick!

 

[karebear1]

Is there a chance you live by a Disney STore? They're hiring now for the Christmas season and can use early morning workers. Also- Target is hiring too- most places are hring for Christmas help. GOOD LUCK!