Job problems

[kseeley]

Hello!

I'm in a bit of a nasty situation here. I've been out of high school since last May. Since then I've been trying to find any job that would support me. Unfortunately, I've never had a job, I'm afraid of people, I'm a terrible liar, and I don't have a driver's license. My mother has already thrown me out and now I'm living with my father.

I've already applied for more jobs than I can count and haven't even gotten an interview yet. Everything out there is customer service, and even though I'd hate the job, I would try it to get an income. But, you see, I'd never get that kind of position in the first place ::.

Lately I've been trying to get into some online work, but with equally little success. I don't want a fancy job, or a fancy house, or fancy things. I just want to be able to support myself and stop leeching off of my dad. I want mediocrity.

I really need some help, any ideas, resources I can turn to, or anything?

 

[vj288]

Sorry to hear kseeley, I'm out looking for a job to and I know it's tough. Two things you may want to try to help in your chances of finding a job (If you're not already dong them.)
One, follow up turning applications with a phone call. Make a list of all the places you apply and call them every few days/weeks and ask if they've had the chance to look at your application. Let's them know you have initiative and that you are still looking for a job.
Two, a lot of places throw out applications after so many months, so re-apply to place you did last May/June/July, as you may not be on record anymore. Worst case scenario they get you application twice, which isn't a bad reflection on you at all.

 

[fadedteal]

I dropped out of high school and am looking for a job too. In the meantime, I've joined some job training courses so that there's a goal I can focus on instead of lying around at home all day. Maybe you can join some courses too.

 

[MikeyC]

Do you have friends that can hook you up? Or maybe even your dad? That could work.

Looking for a job is one of the low points of a person's life. I don't envy you and I'm sure I'll be in that position again soon. Good luck.

 

[Thelema]

Make a resume, so you'll stand out from all the other people putting in applications. Send it certified mail to the person that handles hiring.

 

[coyote]

you could join the marines

 

[JCVA]

Try applying in some temp job agencies.

 

[Hamelech]

I've heard that some people can earn money by playing WOW (no joke).

 

[Silatuyok]

Looking for a job really sucks, but just keep at it, eventually something will turn up. One thing you can do, in the meantime, is find somewhere to volunteer. It will help build your resume, and give you job skills (and people skills) that will help you land something. You could try working with animals, volunteering with a community garden, visiting old people, befriending at-risk teens, teaching people to read, filing at a medical office, etc...if you are in the States, try searching VolunteerMatch - Where Volunteering Begins for opportunities.
One more thing: when you do start getting interviews, don't get discouraged if you don't start getting job offers right away. The job market is so extremely competitive these days. Not only that, but it often takes an employer weeks to get through the interviewing process and start calling people back.
Don't give up!