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I'll just cut to the chase here, the reason why I'm creating this thread (I'm sure there are many like this one, but they're old ones) is because I currently have a job, and I'm wasting my time with it. What I mean is that it's an "on-call job" and things are pretty slow at the moment. I got this job through an aunt of mine (I took it out of desperation, given the current economical situation) and in my opinion, I don't like it very much, but who likes their job, really? lol. Anyway, my point is I need to get a job that'll pay decent money so I'll be able to at least make ends meet while I wait for DCAS to give me the list number for the School Safety Agent exam I took back in May this year. So with any luck, maybe I'll hear from them next month, or next year, who knows.. And, I've tried applying at places from retail stores to the local cable companies (there are not a lot of places in here in my neighborhood or the neighboring neighborhoods that have open positions) and I wish I could make the process fast and easier, but does anyone have any suggestion on what else should I do? I've also tried looking in the field I'm in, but nothing unless you have 2+ years experience and a whole bunch of degrees/licenses on your wall. I know it sounds like I'm desperate, but I really don't wanna spend another 2-3 years scrapping by like I've been doing before I got this job. Plus, I'm losing money when things get slow like this. I hope that made sense, and any input from anyone would greatly be appreciated.
The things I've got to work is to apply to everything or know someone. I've held a job since high school senior year that way, each time being a monumental jump in terms of what the job was for the most part.
If you don't have a college degree and live in NYC the best way to make a "living wage" is to join one of the electrician or plumbing unions and go through the ropes of being an "apprentice" and move up.
You'll still be living in da Bronx or far out Queens, but you'll live a pretty good life.
That and each morning you can go to your local cart and order a "budda roll with a cawfee no suga..."
Alright, guys thanks.. and @WhyRUMad, I do have a college degree.. Two, actually. Unfortunately, I didn't have much luck in the field that I studied in, due to the fact that I pretty much don't know anyone that can put in a good word for me. So much for someone who was born and raised here, huh. I guess I'll keep applying to whatever I can come across... *fingers crossed*
Alright, guys thanks.. and @WhyRUMad, I do have a college degree.. Two, actually. Unfortunately, I didn't have much luck in the field that I studied in, due to the fact that I pretty much don't know anyone that can put in a good word for me. So much for someone who was born and raised here, huh. I guess I'll keep applying to whatever I can come across... *fingers crossed*
Got get a master's or try your luck at an ivy league. Employers see these degrees they go crazy to hire you.
I feel your pain. The problem with NYC is that whenever a job is hiring, they recieve a very large amount of applications and probably interview over 100 people so the chances of getting selected for a decent job are very low. Unfortunately I don't have any "close" friends that can hook me up with a job, which I feel is the only way to get a decent job in the city nowadays.
Alright, guys thanks.. and @WhyRUMad, I do have a college degree.. Two, actually. Unfortunately, I didn't have much luck in the field that I studied in, due to the fact that I pretty much don't know anyone that can put in a good word for me. So much for someone who was born and raised here, huh. I guess I'll keep applying to whatever I can come across... *fingers crossed*
What field? Do you actually have any experience in your field? I've never gotten a job in any of my fields by knowing someone.
I feel your pain. The problem with NYC is that whenever a job is hiring, they recieve a very large amount of applications and probably interview over 100 people so the chances of getting selected for a decent job are very low. Unfortunately I don't have any "close" friends that can hook me up with a job, which I feel is the only way to get a decent job in the city nowadays.
Yeah I know how it feels to not have much of a network. It sucks.
Apprentice to a union trade. There are many more than the plumbers and electricians to choose from:
laborers, carpenters, streamfitters, boilermakers, millwrights, teamsters, dockbuilders, stone derrickmen, concrete laborers, masons, terrazo and tile workers, glaziers, operating engineers, roofers, painters, insulators...that's just a handful off the top of my head. Most of these trades have minority and female quotas as well, although that's a hidden secret. Do your research.
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