Work: Today, I still can't find a job to support myself. The only experience...

By Anonymous - 23/03/2012 21:46 - United States - Kingman

Today, I still can't find a job to support myself. The only experience I have is a month in retail and a summer spent in a kitchen de-pooping shrimp. FML

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Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/09/2011 02:19 - Reserved

Today, after several long years, a lot of debt, and two great degrees from a top university, I had to move back in with my parents, because no matter where I look, I can't find a job. FML

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pinkcrayola 0

Saturday 24 March 2012 1:58

Keep applying and don't give up. If your standards are too high lower them. If all else fails, work at a grocery store; they take pretty much everybody. But also try to get an education so you can get a better job down the road.

rubberduckie94 13

Saturday 24 March 2012 2:03

De pooping shrimp? Sounds like you are a hard worker willing to do anything to make your money. People should be glad to have you. You will find a job soon.

Comments

aaronlopez20 4

Saturday 24 March 2012 4:24

go with depooping...... naawwww retail xp

YourBuddyElmo 5

Saturday 24 March 2012 4:37

People who use the word "dawg" don't get hired. It's a statistical fact.

MissMae93 23

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:07

At first I thumbed up 61, then read 64's comment. Guess I gotta refresh and change my vote!

Lincecum 0

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:17

Don't give up! It took me two years to finally get a job. Although retail will most likely be we're you'll end for now at least! Good luck!

Lexiloulynn 2

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:32

Everyone please stop calling it depooping! It's called deveining!

burningpassion69 6

Saturday 24 March 2012 8:06

I agree being a chef myself improper terms piss me off

br0ccoli 14

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:49

Hang in there! You'll get one. Everyone goes through rough patches. Whoever says they don't is either lying or grew up with a silver spoon in their mouth.

kei1108 13

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:59

I agree with you, 64, in some aspects... But it is a little obvious that you just went online and looked up big words to sound smarter. So it kind of disproves your point. (sorry if I'm assuming!) Besides, I think 61 was merely making a joke. :)

Gromky 2

Saturday 24 March 2012 7:13

Also, try applying to the local temp services (in this area the big one is Express). Not great for a resume, but they may be able to get you some work.