Has the job market improved at all recently? (San Francisco, Long Beach: rent, daycare)

[Travelbee23]

Just wondering if anyone has noticed any sort of recent improvement in the job market, in jobs like retail (department stores), cafes, restaurants, etc.; in office work, like receptionists and office administration; non- profits; after-school education programs? I'm actually aspiring to work in an entry-level position in publishing, as an editorial assistant, but I very highly doubt that with my complete lack of experience in this area, except for some freelance writing gigs, I'll get hired.

I have a degree in English, am 26 years old, with a varied work history - human resources, retail, teaching english in thailand, office work - with nothing for more than one year.

I'm desperately trying to get to san fran, as right now I live where I know NO ONE, and have 5,000 which I have painstakingly saved up for over a year while living in complete isolation.

[BayAreaHillbilly]

The issue of discrimination against the unemployed still seems to be prominent. This is causing ongoing misery for many.

[beb0p]

SF created 3,000 new jobs in the last quarter; if I remember the report correctly. It's a drop in the bucket but at least it's something.

As to your particular field of interest, I'll leave it for someone who knows that industry better than I do.

One thing to note is that rent is expected to raise even further next summer. If you want to move here, plan accordingly.

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[rascal-c]

As someone who is currently job hunting in SF right now, I can tell you that there are a lot of jobs, but they are mostly for high-skilled people in the tech world. It's hard to get jobs in publishing even in a good economy, and there aren't a lot of them in SF. I would go to NYC if you are serious about the field, since they have by far the largest amount of jobs in publishing.

[Travelbee23]

Thanks for the help! I have friends in SF doing well in the tech industry, but I am looking more at retail/food service, non-profits, and after school tutoring/daycare programs....I might apply for a few jobs in editing, but I would never count on it in a place as saturated with talent as San Fran!

[Travelbee23]

Luckily I am not unemployed, I have a job here, but there will be discrimination against me anyways because I am applying from Long Beach. I have a San Francisco address on my resume and cover letter, but my current job is clearly in Long Beach. I have stated on job apps that I am working my last few weeks here and am moving up to the address listed within a week or two, otherwise I do not mention the discrepancy between address and current job.