Jobs in Minnesota.... (credit, how much, job market) - (MN) - City-Data Forum

ShiNnGsTar* · 08-01-2008, 05:34 PM

I have been looking for a job for about a year now and I simply can't find a thing. I do not however have my high school diploma yet, but I am starting school again in the fall to recieve it since I dropped out of high school in 2003.

Cashering jobs are basically what Im looking for at this point. No retail, cold calling or sales. Maybe hostess but some places need experience in that position. So Ive heard. But if anyone can help me.. please, I'd appreciate your opinions on what I should look for in a job or if anyone knows of anything in cashiering positions. Thanks!

MNNative · 08-01-2008, 10:59 PM

No retail meaning no selling? Try Target. All ya do is ring things up.

Really? You need experience to greet and seat people? That's silly.

I'm a tad bit surprised that you haven't found ANYTHING out there...I know times are tough but...

Have you tried all the job search engines?

ShiNnGsTar* · 08-02-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MNNative

No retail meaning no selling? Try Target. All ya do is ring things up.

Really? You need experience to greet and seat people? That's silly.

I'm a tad bit surprised that you haven't found ANYTHING out there...I know times are tough but...

Have you tried all the job search engines?

I can't go to jobs that have drug tests cause I smoke marijuana. And yes Ive looked for everything and anything on the internet and haven't found a thing. Another reason I can't get around is because I don't drive. So its kinda difficult finding a job for me. I just need a little help haha!

arrieros11 · 08-02-2008, 05:46 AM

LOL this post gave me a good chuckle...

Try to stop smoking, your employment options will increase.

golfgal · 08-02-2008, 06:51 AM

Well, you have pretty much eliminated yourself from 99% of the job market. Pretty much every company does drug testing now. Stop smoking pot, get your GED and you will be amazed how much better your life will become.

ShiNnGsTar* · 08-02-2008, 08:19 AM

I havent smoked in like 2 days but that still doesnt matter because its still in my system. Also it takes like a month to get out of your system if you drink enough water. Im starting school in the fall and only have 15 credits left until I graduate.

kuan · 08-02-2008, 08:23 AM

It's fat soluble so it stays stored in your fatty tissues, not to mention your hair.

ShiNnGsTar* · 08-02-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kuan

It's fat soluble so it stays stored in your fatty tissues, not to mention your hair.

So, what am I supposed to do? Got any suggestions.. this includes for everyone also!!

stellar9 · 08-02-2008, 11:25 AM

First, get off the pot. Yes, it will take a few months for it to get out of your system, but it won't start leaving until you quit smoking.
Be honest with prospective employers that you have recently quit and it may still test positive. If you are having trouble staying away from the pot, get help from Narca-Anon or similar group. They really do help. You may have to distance yourself from your friends, too, if they tempt you too much.
Continue with your plans to get your GED. Maybe start thinking about junior college. Have you given any thought to a career, or area of interest?

Do this hard work now and you will thank yourself for the rest of your life. Let me tell you, my husband is almost 50 and finally decided to give up pot. He dropped out of high school and college and never got a degree. He's good at what he does, but the lack of degree still affects him (he's in computers) negatively. And all the smoking he did over the years made it difficult for him to make good decisions. He's got a lot more to overcome at 49 than you do at, what, 21? Perhaps you can learn from that.

Stellar9

ShiNnGsTar* · 08-02-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stellar9

First, get off the pot. Yes, it will take a few months for it to get out of your system, but it won't start leaving until you quit smoking.
Be honest with prospective employers that you have recently quit and it may still test positive. If you are having trouble staying away from the pot, get help from Narca-Anon or similar group. They really do help. You may have to distance yourself from your friends, too, if they tempt you too much.
Continue with your plans to get your GED. Maybe start thinking about junior college. Have you given any thought to a career, or area of interest?

Do this hard work now and you will thank yourself for the rest of your life. Let me tell you, my husband is almost 50 and finally decided to give up pot. He dropped out of high school and college and never got a degree. He's good at what he does, but the lack of degree still affects him (he's in computers) negatively. And all the smoking he did over the years made it difficult for him to make good decisions. He's got a lot more to overcome at 49 than you do at, what, 21? Perhaps you can learn from that.

Stellar9

I really appreciate your honesty! And I have been thinking hard about quitting pot because its really not going to get me anywhere in life. After I get my high school diploma I plan on going to college to be a CNA. I've looked into everything and really liked everything I read about that career.