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JR's journey to becoming independent.

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Jimmmy:
In terms of job hunting, do you have any particular skills you think could work in your favor? Whether it be a sport, musical talent, or even something as simple as being really organised, something in retail could be the way to go?

I agree that the longer they take to get back to you, the dramatically less likely it is they're interested (especially chains).

JR_StudyEd:
So I understand that due to my age (18 currently), fast food chains won't hire me unless I state that I have 24/7 availability? During the interview, they said something along the lines of not to be unrealistic about our availability to work. I mean, yeah, it would be nice to have a job (because my list of things to keep me busy before uni starts is slim), but I don't want to really work unreasonable hours. Actually, I am technically available 24/7 until uni starts, so...if I do get a job, I need to somehow get used to working irregular and inconsistent hours.

Aaron:

--- Quote from: JR_StudyEd on January 08, 2020, 12:45:12 pm ---So I understand that due to my age (18 currently), fast food chains won't hire me unless I state that I have 24/7 availability? During the interview, they said something along the lines of not to be unrealistic about our availability to work. I mean, yeah, it would be nice to have a job (because my list of things to keep me busy before uni starts is slim), but I don't want to really work unreasonable hours. Actually, I am technically available 24/7 until uni starts, so...if I do get a job, I need to somehow get used to working irregular and inconsistent hours.

--- End quote ---

Sometimes it's necessary to initially make a sacrifice in order to get what we want. I know people that work full time in addition to university studies (they balance it the best they can), purely because they need to support themselves and this is the option they're presented with. Unfortunately with unstable employment e.g. casual, it is often inconsistent and irregular.. unless you have hours clearly defined in a contract (or available 24/7, as you have stated), it can be changed at any time.

As well as that, your age (unfortunately) is also against you as they are required to pay you more than, say, a 15 year old worker still in school. I tried going down the casual/part-time route of Woolies etc as an 18 year old school leaver and didn't even get interviews.

Take what you can get, build up your resume and then once you've been there a while.. you can use that experience to get another job more suited to you (in terms of hours, etc).

Obviously you don't want to overdo it but at the same time you can't be too picky until you have a strong experience base.

zuijinde:
Try volunteering. I know it can suck as I've done it as well but it will seriously boost the consideration of employers. It can keep you busy for the time being, then down the line you can get a payed job.

I didn't get my first real job until I was 18 (almost turning 19) and I already had some experience at Salvos.

Try smaller businesses as well, but be wary that some of them are dodgy with the pay and treatments.. .

JR_StudyEd:
I have no close friends. I don't really know how I'm feeling right now.

Is it summer depression? Is it the New Year slump? Who knows, and who cares what it's actually called. Applying for work is so frustrating. I don't even know why I want to work anymore. Is it because of the money? Sounds too selfish, doesn't it? Surely they're not rejecting me solely on the basis of my reasons for wanting to work? Get me on the cruise ship already. I've just about had it with sitting around alone at home, trying to apply, being turned away, and going back to point 1A. And this is all before I walk through the door for my first shift.

It's so hard to accurately convey how I'm feeling right now to you. My tone can be easily misinterpreted. I don't like emojis, though (eww cringe).

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