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British Lad · 17th Nov 2010, 04:35 AM

I have looked everywhere for a bloody job in my home town and on the web, and I need to money to fund my new look. It like the god of jobs does not want me to get one. I have taken CVs in the city centre. I have looked on-line, I have even been to job centre. And I can't get one for love nor money. And I am getting desperate. I have bicycle for transport so I can't travel very far and no money for public transport. AND I FEEL LIKE I AM ABOUT TO SCREEM.
(thanks for reading this short rant)

Shevanel · 17th Nov 2010, 05:47 AM

Because you're 17. It's not exactly easy anyway.

Stuie · 17th Nov 2010, 05:50 AM

The job market is tight in most places after the global financial crisis.
Have you tried using connections? You should ask your family friends if they can give you a job, even for a couple of days. Experience is even more important in a tight job market and, guessing from the fact you're 17, you probably don't have that much previous work experience.
Good luck anyway.

Z3ni · 17th Nov 2010, 05:59 AM

Yeah I need to find a new job next year!! goodluck to me lol

Vivi · 17th Nov 2010, 07:17 AM

It's tough to find a job in this economic climate, but keep looking and you never know what will come up.

In the meantime you could try to find some volunteer work. I know it isn't paid work, which is what you're looking for, but the experience would probably help with finding a job - that's what employers seem to be looking for.

Rikudo · 17th Nov 2010, 07:42 AM

You know under normal circumstances I'd understand you but my college for next year guarantees work for me.

partietraumatic · 17th Nov 2010, 11:23 AM

Finding a job as a young person is very very hard in this market, since you're probably competing with people more qualified, who also can't find a job.

Sadly, unless the economy picks up, I'll probably be one of those people, when i graduate from uni in 18 months!

Allecto · 17th Nov 2010, 12:02 PM

Ugh, welcome to my life. I'm so desperate that I'm actually planning on applying at McDonald's.

17th Nov 2010, 03:38 PM

Ugh, I sympothize with you.

All the old unemployed GM workers in my city took all the jobs that teenagers usually get. There are only like..10 people in my school with jobs. My school has over 1200 students. (I think the exact number is 1217)

Although, I took it a step further, and I already applied at all the jobs where you need to be 18 because I turn 18 soon.

Totoro · 17th Nov 2010, 04:53 PM

I know what you mean, the best thing to do is to look for volunteer jobs. These will help you with your resume so you can fill it with more experience

Most places tend to look at your experiences rather than your education. More things you've got going for yourself, the more you've got yourself sold

Although I still have trouble finding jobs, on my end :|

Mirko · 17th Nov 2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by British Lad

I have looked everywhere for a bloody job in my home town and on the web, and I need to money to fund my new look. It like the god of jobs does not want me to get one. I have taken CVs in the city centre. I have looked on-line, I have even been to job centre. And I can't get one for love nor money. And I am getting desperate. I have bicycle for transport so I can't travel very far and no money for public transport. AND I FEEL LIKE I AM ABOUT TO SCREEM.
(thanks for reading this short rant)

Just a thought, but are you following up with the places where you have submitted a resume? Also, before you drop of a resume, ask who is in charge of the hiring, and talk to the person before and after submitting a resume.

elitechris · 17th Nov 2010, 10:44 PM

i applied during the summer and NOTHING!
i'm reapplying to someplaces and hoping might get hired this time...

QuietDude · 30th Nov 2010, 04:35 PM

I know how you feel, I've been job hunting since I left school in May and I have had not one interview in all that time.

It's probably due to your age, im only a year older than you so we don't have much experience and the recession does not help.

Notreallysure · 30th Nov 2010, 04:40 PM

I feel you Lad. I'm in the same boat as you. Keep on keeping on. You'll get through it.

ok455 · 2nd Dec 2010, 07:17 AM

Yes its very hard finding a job this day and time especially at the age of 17, when i was 17 i had a really hard time finding a job it took me until i was 19 to find my first job. Which was at target and the job market was okay a few years ago i know its hell now. Being 17 and in school there are a lot of strict rules you can't work a certain amount of hours can't work past a certain time i'm guessing jobs don't want that stress also.

If your American check out www.indeed.com for job listings

British Lad · 2nd Dec 2010, 07:53 AM

I am British and in 2nd year of college, and I gone to my i am desperate for a job list.

Z3ni · 2nd Dec 2010, 07:59 AM

Knowing so many people can't get jobs, makes me feel lucky, but I'm still going to quit though, even if I probs will struggle to get another job lol.

I know you can't get a job yet, but I think you should do some volunteer work whilst looking for jobs, it will be good for your CV

Revan · 2nd Dec 2010, 09:27 AM

I'm not sure I totally sympathize with you my friend. No offense, but the fact you want a job just to fund your new look is kinda silly...just my opinion, I just think you should be trying to get a job to fund school (I dunno if you're planning on University or College, but they're $$$), not a look. Looks come and go, education is forever. (Though sometimes I'm not sure I always agree with that, since half the things I'm learning in university I sometimes feel has no relevance at all to my future)

stad90 · 2nd Dec 2010, 10:21 AM

I feel ya... I applied to 27 locations TWICE last year in the summer (when I was 17) and none of them yielded anything. I got a job this year, but it's a freaking 22 mile commute (totally worth it though, lol). The job economy today sucks.

Johnnieguy · 2nd Dec 2010, 07:03 PM

Network, network, network. Email/call everyone you know. Let them know you are looking for work.

Most jobs are filled before they are even posted...So if you can get in the backdoor, that's your best chance.

(This is how I landed my current job).

17th Nov 2010, 04:35 AM	#1
British Lad EC Biggest Tarantino fan Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: As bent as a roundabout Out Status: What Closet Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Apr 2010	Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I have looked everywhere for a bloody job in my home town and on the web, and I need to money to fund my new look. It like the god of jobs does not want me to get one. I have taken CVs in the city centre. I have looked on-line, I have even been to job centre. And I can't get one for love nor money. And I am getting desperate. I have bicycle for transport so I can't travel very far and no money for public transport. AND I FEEL LIKE I AM ABOUT TO SCREEM. (thanks for reading this short rant) __________________ Who ever sayed "Ignorance is bliss" was a moron.

17th Nov 2010, 05:47 AM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Because you're 17. It's not exactly easy anyway. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

17th Nov 2010, 05:50 AM	#3
Stuie Hugs - $POA Full Member Gender: e^(πi) +1 = 0 Orientation: Schnoo Out Status: Moo Cow Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 1,463 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* The job market is tight in most places after the global financial crisis. Have you tried using connections? You should ask your family friends if they can give you a job, even for a couple of days. Experience is even more important in a tight job market and, guessing from the fact you're 17, you probably don't have that much previous work experience. Good luck anyway. __________________ STRAAAAAAAAAAAWURUWERT AND THE LESBIANS! MADDATRON3000X's (Maddy) Fag Hag Loves Pauline in the form of the equation f(x): (-∞,2) -> R, 2^-x

17th Nov 2010, 05:59 AM	#4
Z3ni Ec's ADD Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gayish Out Status: My Twin Location: England, Manchester Posts: 3,082 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Yeah I need to find a new job next year!! goodluck to me lol __________________ Through pain, lies success.

17th Nov 2010, 07:17 AM	#5
Vivi Black Mage Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 152 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* It's tough to find a job in this economic climate, but keep looking and you never know what will come up. In the meantime you could try to find some volunteer work. I know it isn't paid work, which is what you're looking for, but the experience would probably help with finding a job - that's what employers seem to be looking for.

17th Nov 2010, 07:42 AM	#6
Rikudo EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 2,198 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* You know under normal circumstances I'd understand you but my college for next year guarantees work for me. __________________ "Out of love, sacrifice is born... Hate is born... and we are able to know pain!"

17th Nov 2010, 11:23 AM	#7
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Finding a job as a young person is very very hard in this market, since you're probably competing with people more qualified, who also can't find a job. Sadly, unless the economy picks up, I'll probably be one of those people, when i graduate from uni in 18 months! __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

17th Nov 2010, 12:02 PM	#8
Allecto Fear this queer Full Member Gender: Femmebot Orientation: I'm pansexual, but right now I prefer femmes. ^_^ Out Status: So out of the closet that I was never really in. Location: The Berkshires Age: 22 Posts: 352 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Ugh, welcome to my life. I'm so desperate that I'm actually planning on applying at McDonald's. __________________ And don't you know you're beautiful. ♥

17th Nov 2010, 03:38 PM	#9
Lady Gaga Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Ugh, I sympothize with you. All the old unemployed GM workers in my city took all the jobs that teenagers usually get. There are only like..10 people in my school with jobs. My school has over 1200 students. (I think the exact number is 1217) Although, I took it a step further, and I already applied at all the jobs where you need to be 18 because I turn 18 soon.

17th Nov 2010, 04:53 PM	#10
Totoro EC's Lurker Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Canada - Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 487 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I know what you mean, the best thing to do is to look for volunteer jobs. These will help you with your resume so you can fill it with more experience Most places tend to look at your experiences rather than your education. More things you've got going for yourself, the more you've got yourself sold Although I still have trouble finding jobs, on my end :\| __________________

17th Nov 2010, 10:44 PM	#12
elitechris i am who i am Full Member Gender: homme Orientation: homosexual Out Status: everyone Location: somewhere sunny, california Age: 18 Posts: 210 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* i applied during the summer and NOTHING! i'm reapplying to someplaces and hoping might get hired this time... __________________ "The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts" - FoQ

30th Nov 2010, 04:35 PM	#13
QuietDude Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Scotland Age: 20 Posts: 164 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I know how you feel, I've been job hunting since I left school in May and I have had not one interview in all that time. It's probably due to your age, im only a year older than you so we don't have much experience and the recession does not help. __________________ If homosexuality is a disease, let's all call in queer to work: "Hello. Can't work today, still queer."

30th Nov 2010, 04:40 PM	#14
Notreallysure Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Alabama Posts: 132 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I feel you Lad. I'm in the same boat as you. Keep on keeping on. You'll get through it.

2nd Dec 2010, 07:17 AM	#15
ok455 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Can't tell L!O!L Age: 24 Posts: 437 Join Date: May 2005	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Yes its very hard finding a job this day and time especially at the age of 17, when i was 17 i had a really hard time finding a job it took me until i was 19 to find my first job. Which was at target and the job market was okay a few years ago i know its hell now. Being 17 and in school there are a lot of strict rules you can't work a certain amount of hours can't work past a certain time i'm guessing jobs don't want that stress also. If your American check out www.indeed.com for job listings __________________ http://209.50.252.116/smile.gif

2nd Dec 2010, 07:53 AM	#16
British Lad EC Biggest Tarantino fan Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: As bent as a roundabout Out Status: What Closet Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I am British and in 2nd year of college, and I gone to my i am desperate for a job list. __________________ Who ever sayed "Ignorance is bliss" was a moron.

2nd Dec 2010, 07:59 AM	#17
Z3ni Ec's ADD Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gayish Out Status: My Twin Location: England, Manchester Posts: 3,082 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Knowing so many people can't get jobs, makes me feel lucky, but I'm still going to quit though, even if I probs will struggle to get another job lol. I know you can't get a job yet, but I think you should do some volunteer work whilst looking for jobs, it will be good for your CV __________________ Through pain, lies success.

2nd Dec 2010, 09:27 AM	#18
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I'm not sure I totally sympathize with you my friend. No offense, but the fact you want a job just to fund your new look is kinda silly...just my opinion, I just think you should be trying to get a job to fund school (I dunno if you're planning on University or College, but they're $$$), not a look. Looks come and go, education is forever. (Though sometimes I'm not sure I always agree with that, since half the things I'm learning in university I sometimes feel has no relevance at all to my future) __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

2nd Dec 2010, 10:21 AM	#19
stad90 Your neighbourly nutball. Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 20 Posts: 101 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* I feel ya... I applied to 27 locations TWICE last year in the summer (when I was 17) and none of them yielded anything. I got a job this year, but it's a freaking 22 mile commute (totally worth it though, lol). The job economy today sucks.

2nd Dec 2010, 07:03 PM	#20
Johnnieguy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Twin Cities, MN Age: 25 Posts: 510 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Why Can't I Get A Fing Job?* Network, network, network. Email/call everyone you know. Let them know you are looking for work. Most jobs are filled before they are even posted...So if you can get in the backdoor, that's your best chance. (This is how I landed my current job). __________________ Minnesota Vikings: 2010 de facto Super Bowl Champions!