What kind of job should I get?

Don’t ask questions twice.

Especially in the same half hour.

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Gah, sorry, I was just rephrasing because people were upset with my last question.

I see. Well, they weren’t upset – although it may seem that way. They are just picky about wording and such [and it’s all really a farce, especially when a person needs help].

I think in the end, they wanted you to know the difference between a career and a job, you know? I mean, who wants to see a 30 year old woman working at McDonald’s? lol!

This was kicked off nicely…i started as a landscaper but then I jumped around until i joined the military. After landscaping, I was a maintenance manager at a grocery store, quit and got a job at an italian restaurant which i loved, quit and got a job working for Sony customer care, quit got a job at a restaurant at a casino, quit that and got a job at a bakery which was the job that helped me decide what i would do for the rest of my life. all of that occurred from 15–18. Then i joined the military so i could afford to go to a great culinary school. I’m telling you this because I didn’t plan on where I would find work I took whatever job i could find. even did construction a bit under the table in between legitimate work. My brother almost killed me when i put in an application at Hooters. He cringed at the thought of his little sister working there. Thank god i never had to but…i digress.

I guess the advice I’m offering is just put in as many applications as you possibly can. If you dont hear back from anyone in a week call and ask if you are still being considered for the job. Make sure you’re speaking to the right person like a manager or a supervisor someone like that. That’s pretty much what i did until someone hired me.

Good luck and keep us posted. I am curious where you might end up. :)

Statistically, if you spend more than 15 hours a week working, your academics will suffer. This will affect your college if you plan on that. Also, your likelihood to do things that you otherwise wouldn’t increases. I mean things like smoking and hanging with a crowd that will encourage other negative life impacting behaviour.

I highly encourage you to get a job. What Trillian said could possibly happen. But it all depends on how much you need to work. I didn’t have a choice. I maintained a 4.0 my last two years of high school even with working but I had to put the effort forward. it all depends on your motivation. My friends didn’t need to work so they partied and hung out while I did whatever for minimum wage but in the long run I kind of see the whole getting a job thing as beneficial more for you becuase those friends of mine are still living with their parents and wasting time with no jobs and not really looking either. I had to support myself at 17 so I couldnt afford to not work. Like you mentioned though, you need the job. So i’m sure you will do whatever necessary to help your future be better for you than otherwise.

NOW YOU’RE JUST TRYIN TO MAKE ME FEEL BAD! Cheescake factory…send screw ups to….

Again, hon, put your apps out to ALL of them. It’s not like you get to choose them. They choose you. Also, you’ll find that you’ll be offered a job and you’ll be going, “Bleh!” but accept, and lo. It turns out to be a LOT more interesting than you could have ever dreamed. It always does. When I was offered a position in customer service for a cell phone company I was like, “Bleh.” In the end, it was one of the best most challenging and technically challenging jobs I’ve ever had!

I can’t vouch for the whole cell phone customer care but I can vouch for the sincerity behind the advice offered by @Val123. I just needed a job more than anything and that’s when I landed the one at a bakery. Like i mentioned, it changed my life and became my passion. Who knows what you might experience. If you go in with an open mind, you could learn a lot.

@bright_eyes00 Ah! What IS an ESN and what DOES it do? How DOES the cell phone call get from phone to phone? What IS the difference between Digital and Analog service? How does the billing get sorted out between peak, off-peak, weekends, free incoming calls, and when? Also, if a chunk of ice the size of Oklahoma falls from the cell tower and smashes into the cell site, it WILL destroy cell service fer a while (because cell signals are not magic you see)! But…it’s OK, because you’ll pick up the nearest alternative provider, but…you’ll be charged unexpected roaming and then you WILL be calling Val123 wanting to know what she did wrong THIS time! Any more questions? :) Also, send your bakery screw ups to….

@Val123 would i be wrong in assuming that you harbor a little pent up argression regarding your past employment?? :P JK I learned a ton working for Sony, i used to be the person one would call to rant and yell at because their VAIO stopped working. After that job, I ALWAYS apologize if i am rude to someone offering me assistance. I must say though, T-mobile has amazingly patient customer service agents. But i’m sure they pale in comparison to our lovely Val123….ok, so where are the answers to all those questions hmmm? LOL no cookie for you!

Just know that working retail can REALLY suck.
You’re going to have to deal with bitchy customers and recovery at the end of the day can be the biggest pain in the ass.

I agree with Val, apply for as many as you can and hope you get accepted for at least one.

@rangerr I think retail is one of those kinds of jobs where you have to start at the bottom and work your way up before it gets interesting….actually, all beginning jobs are like that. Start out flipping burgers and work your way up to CEO.

As I said on your last question, I would be amazed if you put your application in at every one of the places you listed and get so much as two responses. Good Luck.

Narrow it down to what you prefer to sell. Are you more comfortable with selling clothes or bath and body products?
Do u enjoy working with kids or not?
In my opinion, I’d choose the Disney store because I love working with kids and disney is the sh*t.
I work retail right now, and some days it can be fun and others can be a real drag.
Retail is always a good job for younger people to start off before you get a career going.

So if I were to suggest any jobs for you, I’d choose a smaller clothing retail store, avoid the department stores.
The body shop is a good place to work.
Restaurants are fun depending on your job position there.
And the Disney store :)