Oh God oh God just lost my job oh God. (New York: home, unemployment benefits)
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Jobs take an unusually long time to secure in NYC and temp agencies are reluctant to take anyone who has only been in town for a month. They might help eventually, but it’s not an immediate solution. Your timing’s unfortunate as few places hire during the holidays. I would suggest:
Network, network, network. The fastest way to get a job is through a friend. Post your situation on Facebook and get a LinkedIn account. You probably don’t have many friends in the city yet, but it’s a good place to start. Touch base with college friends as well. You never know who has cousin in New York, etc.
Experience matters to an extreme degree. This town is so competitive that employers can usually get exactly what they want. They don’t need to take a chance on someone with no experience. I wouldn’t bother trying to get a real (i.e., sit down) restaurant job if you’ve never done it before. New York is a service town and they want people who know what they’re doing. I’d try for a counter job at a place with a high turnover. Starbucks, maybe?
smh this sounds like an emergency.
i hope you have some family in ny
somewhere. nobody else will save
you for real, so don't wait to fall
between the cracks. that won't be
good.
Sorry I've taken so long to get back to you all. I don't have home internet at the moment. I have been reading all the posts via my cell, though.
So, I have been taking everyones' advice. I've been walking around Manhattan looking for places that are hiring people for low-level retail positions, trying to give out about 5-10 resumes a day. Two or three have said they'll call me back for an interview so far, but I'll believe it when it happens.
I have posted my situation on Facebook, but nothing in the way of offers so far. (A lot of symapthy, though.)
Yes, you have to have held down a job longer than I did to qualify for unemployment, and it would take too long to get through anyway. Finding an actual job might be quicker than waiting the 7-8 weeks for it.
I'll check out Randstad and JFK when I get a chance.
there are plenty of jobs out there. u just need that connection.
try [URL="http://www.artc.org"]www.artc.org[/URL] or just go there at 22chapel street. by brooklyn. they always hiring.
or go to the covenant house by 42 th between 9avenue and 10ave. they have various positions
also try charosa foundation in queens by 228th lindent blv. they have a lots of positions. lastly, i will go to work force in the bronx, by fordham rd. and 188th.
Yea, I would suggest waiting table's. I don't understand how so many people are working 7-10$ an hour jobs, when you can make double, triple, even more than that waiting table's...
Here's the short version: I moved to Brooklyn a month ago to take a job fundraising for a political organization while working on building contacts and experience to eventually move into the arts.
But last night, they let me go for having one bad week. Due to things that came up (long story) I've had to drain my savings recently, so I need to get something as soon as possible. Preferably by Monday, because I typically pay my rent ($640/mo.) by the week.
After spending most of today scanning Craigslist, working on updating my resume, and staring dead-eyed at the walls, I'm taking any suggestions about how I can find any job that pays above minimum wage while I get back on my feet.
I know of a 3-week temp job in January, all labor-- like demolition (so you would have to be in shape for that and be able to handle it) paying $12 per hour. No experience necessary. If you want the contact info, PM me and I will send it over to you.
Yea, I would suggest waiting table's. I don't understand how so many people are working 7-10$ an hour jobs, when you can make double, triple, even more than that waiting table's...
That's what I suggested but someone shot it down saying that NYC is too service oriented and if you have no experience you shouldn't bother. That is a load of crap. Waiting tables does not require a masters degree. Also most places give you a week or 2 of training before you get your own section. Also restaurants aren't going to give you an entire section right away. I've waited tables for 7 years and I've worked in just about every type of restaurant. It's not as difficult as some people make it out to be.
It's not as difficult as some people make it out to be.
It's just hard on the back...and feet.
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don't give up....
