how hard is it to find a job?
By lpetges
@lpetges (3036)
United States
June 20, 2007 9:47pm CST
ohhhhh i want to kill my teenage son. he tells me he will get more hours at work, when school is out.. now its the 3rd week in june and still stinkin 10 hours a week. we had a huge blowout yesterday and i told him to go and find a job or don't come home. i mean seriously, is it that tough for a 17 year old to find work?
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@abedelrahman1 (356)
• United States
21 Jun 07
2:3 chances that anyone with a college education and i slight training years, about 3 to 6 is really good, so just sta and finish college and you are good for any job.
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@lpetges (3036)
• United States
21 Jun 07
well he graduated already. He goes off to college in august, and that is why im complaining.. His college is private, and expensive, and he promised if we sent him there, he would at least work 30 hours per week, to help with his living expenses. so i don't think im asking so much. I realize its hard to find a job, but he insists on NOT working at fast food places as if hes too good for that! i had many jobs throughout my lifetime, and its not the fact that i liked what i was doing, i just HAD to work,because my parents didn't pay for anything,... so i guess im just a little upset that he has shown no thanks, and not one ounce of ambition.
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
24 Jun 07
My brother was having an issue he was 17 he is now 18.He was working fast food and they would not give him hours to work even though he requested them.He also would go to various jobs and because he was not 18 they would not hire him.Even temp agencies would not hire him because he was not 18.It might be his age.He is now 18 and working for the city making alright money.
@lpetges (3036)
• United States
24 Jun 07
yes, he has an interview today at culvers, so hopefully we ae keeping our fingers crossed. whats with the 18 thing these days? wonder why they want them to be 18, even at any of the retail stores,,18.. don't they realize that these kids need jobs to pay for gas? they drive at 16!!! i always had jobs at 15 even before then babysitting. its ridiculous that this is such a problem.
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@disvachic (10117)
• United States
24 Jun 07
i dont know but i really do wish him luck with his interview.
@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
21 Jun 07
It's actually easier today to find a job with no experience than it is if you have experience because companies are looking to cut costs by paying the lowest salary possible.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
22 Jun 07
Wow—Must be- Our kids are still in school- Friday is their last day here in NY- My daughter is only 10 so no working for her yet- Is your son still in school? I mean did he graduate? Heading to college- going to be a senior? If a lot of kids are looking for work at the same time- it might be hard to find a job- I don’t know- Are you in a rural area? Or a city where there are a lot of places to work- Darn kids anyways - lol
@fairygreen (533)
• Philippines
21 Jun 07
Its really hard to get a job now especially if you dont finish school.But i think its too early for a 17year old to be working, yea i guess you were so tough.
@coolchic101 (848)
• United States
30 Jun 07
They are always hiring in fast food places, restaurants, telemarketing, and retail. Your son needs to start somewhere and be not afraid of minimum wage. This way he will gain job experience which will lead him to more opportunities, so he can work his way up.
Places that are always hiring:
Walmart (I use to work here so I know Walmart is ALWAYS hiring)
Kmart
Target
Grocery Stores
Home Depot (must be 18 yrs old)
Rest Areas
Theme Parks (available during summer time)
Restaurants such as Olive Garden, Denny's, Chilli's, etc
Fast Food: Burger King, Whataburger, Arby's, McDonald's, Wendy's, etc
Movie Theaters
Telemarketing (I had jobs as a telemarketer, so I know these companies are always hiring.)
Up to date listings on local jobs:
Snagajob: http://snagajob.com/
*You can always help your son call up these places and inquire if they are still hiring. Set up interviews for him. Spoon feed him so he can get out there and work. Hope this helps!
