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07-02-2009, 06:26 PM
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dead end jobs in austin.
Hello everyone I was originally planning on moving to Austin in about 2-3 years once I got out of school but I don't really want to wait any longer. I just graduated with my AA in accounting and instead of going to a cal state in CA I'll just attend a university in Austin (probably UTA).
The transition would be relativity easy for me. The only problem I might face is getting a job. I am not looking for anything spectacular. Literally, I'll need a job doing anything for any pay even minimum wage. Hotel room cleaning, fast food worker, janitor, stock boy, ANYTHING.
I do have money saved up about 25k but I don't want to be burning 500-700 per month in expenses while I sit around unemployed.
So how difficult is it to get a dead end job in Austin? I know the economy is bad but not as bad as CA. In CA the unemployment rate is nearly 12%.
Any advice?
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07-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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I don't think it'll be very hard.
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07-02-2009, 09:42 PM
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If you have an AA in Accounting, you should be able to find a job. I would contact a temp agency like Accountemps or something like it. It will also be good for your resume should you continue on the accounting track. Just a side note...UT Austin is a really competitive school to get into and its accounting program is generally regarded as one of the best in the country. You will need to have residency for a year before you can apply for instate tuition.
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07-03-2009, 03:48 AM
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My post...bottom of page 3, "cats out of the bag" thread.
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07-03-2009, 10:36 AM
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It seems Austin specializes in dead-end jobs. You should have no problem.
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07-03-2009, 11:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer2021
Hello everyone I was originally planning on moving to Austin in about 2-3 years once I got out of school but I don't really want to wait any longer. I just graduated with my AA in accounting and instead of going to a cal state in CA I'll just attend a university in Austin (probably UTA).
The transition would be relativity easy for me. The only problem I might face is getting a job. I am not looking for anything spectacular. Literally, I'll need a job doing anything for any pay even minimum wage. Hotel room cleaning, fast food worker, janitor, stock boy, ANYTHING.
I do have money saved up about 25k but I don't want to be burning 500-700 per month in expenses while I sit around unemployed.
So how difficult is it to get a dead end job in Austin? I know the economy is bad but not as bad as CA. In CA the unemployment rate is nearly 12%.
Any advice?
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I see job ads all the time for what you're looking for...something to support yourself until you get an advanced degree. Burger joints, etc. at $12 an hour (see Wally's Burgers, for one of many).
Although costs of doing business have climbed, Austin restaurants I know and do business with are busy.
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07-05-2009, 01:21 AM
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Sears call ctr in Round Rock. A yr os cust service and ur hired
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