It seems impossible...
@LittleMissSarah (8)
United States
April 2, 2011 10:06pm CST
I, like most people in the world, HATE MY JOB. So, I started looking for another job about 3 months ago. I'm finding out quickly that the recession hits the younger generation the hardest. It's hard enough for anyone to find a job in such bleak times for our economy, let alone someone who is "inexperienced". It's funny, companies only want to hire people with experience, but how do you get experience if no one gives you a chance to gain it? It's a never ending circle.
A college education is a vital in today's world. We "youngsters" are having a hard time going to college when we know that we can't afford it. How can we go to school full time and work full time? It's not impossible, but it is definitely easier said than done.
It's easy to get discouraged, I know. All we can do is keep trying. Keep striving for better. Keep waking up everyday and play the cards we are dealt. Keep trying to find the beauty in life, despite all the cobwebs we see. To quote Mayday Parade: "The hardest part of living is just taking breaths to stay." I repeat that line to myself a lot. All we can do is look to what we love for strength. I look to my fiance, my friends, my family, and my precious puppy Helena. I suppose that's all I can do.
I hope that other people are having better luck in this recession than I am.
7 responses
@ynowiziki (79)
• China
4 Apr 11
It is quite understandable that it's not easy to find a job perfect fit for you,especially for those who is not employed before,or lacking of certain expertise or skills in any aspects,with the moderlizing and development of this constantly changing world,it is hard to imgine how people without certain qulificaiton to find a decent job.I would think it is vible to find a relative unsatisfied job,after that,with certain experience,you may start to strive for a ideal job.Or you can go back to tech school or colledge to lift your education.
wish you good luck!
@Lucyalicia92 (670)
• United States
4 Apr 11
I know what you mean, I very very much want to quit my job hopefully in a few months time. In a few months I'll have been there for 6 months so I figure a half a year is enough considering the low end job I have. Just keep looking and don't give up if you want to get out so badly from this job. Hopefully you can find another one you'll like more. I keep getting told the same thing. Working online is what I want more than anything right now until I go back to school and it is looking alright, but I'll see in the next few months how I'm doing. At least we have a job, I keep being reminded that.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
4 Apr 11
I think experience is really the key and I believe that not working while in school almost guarantees a hard time finding a job. Employers are looking for people who know how to work, who understand responsibility and have a good work ethic. Even though you graduate at the top of your class, unless you have these qualities, you are not good job material. Working, even in a part time, minimum wage job, proves that you can do it. Don't give up hope, but make up your mind to accept any job (that's not illegal) you can find and work your way up as you can. Time is on your side.
@sunny5u (2069)
• India
3 Apr 11
Hi Sarah, even i faced a problem during recession, though i got placed in a core company but now i'm not happy since our salaries are not being increased as said to us before :-(, so i'm waiting for a better opportunity.
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
3 Apr 11
I can understand your disappointment. I am retired now but I remember when I was in the spot you are in now. When I couldn't find my ideal job, I took whatever work that was offered. I started out taking work in a little mom and pop bakery as part time helper. While I was working there another part time job opened up and I took that in addition to the bakery work. The 2nd paid better than the first. (It is much easier to get a job when you are already employed.) I eventually ended up with three jobs at the same time and the third one I really liked. I eventually quit the other two and worked the 3rd for twelve more years at full time and better pay.
I think if you give yourself time and not try to have it all at once, you will eventually get to where you want to be. Life is full of stumbling blocks and pitfalls but patience and work will ususlly be rewarded.
@betty110 (66)
• China
3 Apr 11
Hello,my friend. Once I faced the same situation as you. I went to college and studied for four years. When I graduated, yes, I could not found a suitable job since they said I do not have work experience. So annoying. But when returning home in the night, I kept study. In the next time, when facing an interview, I have much more confidence. And show them you have enough knowledge qualified for that job. The company will accept you. Good luck.
@tlb0822 (1410)
• United States
3 Apr 11
It is a lot harder for younger people to get jobs with todays recession. I am young myself and tried to go back to school, but trying to get a college education cost a lot of money. So without a job you really can't afford to go back to school. I think that employers need to give "youngsters" the opportunity to work so that they are able to gain experience in the work force. It is unfortunate that most the main jobs that "youngsters" can get pay minimum wage, and are usually at a fast food chain, or a retail/grocery store. I just learned that Walmart is no longer hiring minors because of their conflicts with scheduling. It seems now that there are so many doors closing, and not enough doors opening. Last year when my husband had been laid off, he had a difficult time finding a job, at one point he even considered joining the military in order to support our family. He eventually went to a tech school for heavy equipment operation, and soon after found a really great job that he is at now. Luckily with him being laid off, he was able to get funding to go to the tech school. So unless you are able to luck into getting funding for school at lot of the younger generation is at a disadvantage for finding jobs in todays work force. I wish you the best of luck in finding a new job soon.
