Hard to find job

July 19, 2022 2:18am CST
I come from Indonesia, and currently live in Indonesia. I graduated from high school 2 years ago, I've worked in a restaurant for about 8 months, after that I assessed myself. Finding a job in Indonesia is very difficult, especially for me who is only a high school graduate, there are many job vacancies, but the money generated is not enough to meet the needs, especially for me who lives in the capital. I've tried all ways to apply for jobs, I applied everywhere, I've had several interviews, but so far I haven't gotten any calls, I just don't want to be a burden on my family, I want to have my own income. my family is not a rich family, so I can't go to university, even though in my heart I really want to go to university, but I don't give up, I'm still trying to find a better job, please pray for me so I can get a job soon! thanks...
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14 responses
@solidcodes (1764)
• Philippines
19 Jul 22
University is not the key to being rich. There are many ways to get rich without going to university. As the old saying "If you can't find a job, Create a job." Meaning you can start a small business. good luck.
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@cacay1 (83394)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jul 22
@solidcodes, agree with you.
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19 Jul 22
Yes, thank you for your advice^^
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@cacay1 (83394)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jul 22
Take a scholarship exam so you can enter college. Try to apply online jobs there are many. Try to search online jobs in Indonesia.
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@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
19 Jul 22
How old are you now, if I may know? Currently what skills do you have? To have income, it is not necessary for you to work in an office or to be an employee. I cannot give you suggestions until I know what skills you have.
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19 Jul 22
Hello sir, thank you for the response. I'm 19 and my expertise is only basic skills such as microsoft office, excel and word. I am adaptable and enjoy working in a team^^
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@cacay1 (83394)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jul 22
@yanzalong agree with you. It's hard.
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@cacay1 (83394)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jul 22
@Valeale, you're still young, take a scholarship exam or apply as a student assistant in a college or university. There is allowance for that.
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@LadyDuck (471255)
• Switzerland
19 Jul 22
May be you can work for a while so you can have more money and go to the University later.
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20 Jul 22
I will, thank you^^
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
21 Jul 22
Is there such a thing (or similar) as a scholarship or financial aid where you live?
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Jul 22
@Valeale would be great if you were eligible for that.
25 Jul 22
yes ma'am
@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 22
How about finding some job online like micro task or transcriptionist maybe you can do to earn some side income in the meantime.
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19 Jul 22
I do some online surveys haha^^
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
21 Jul 22
@Valeale Are you lucky to qualify for a lot of surveys? Sometimes I try survey after survey and get disqualified.
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@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 22
@lovebuglena Same thing here,The answer is always Sorry you don't qualify based on your demographic information, like age, gender, geographic location, interest.Even when you participate in some you get kicked out halfway by saying quota full.I'm like what!!!!
@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
22 Jul 22
Have you considered building an online business? I'm looking for people to partner with - I'm not selling a course. If you are interested, please check my profile to see my website. Even if its not for you, please tell me if you find the information helpful All the best to you, whatever you decide to do.
25 Jul 22
umm I think I'm not good at selling
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
22 Jul 22
You are still young as I read in one of the comments that you're 19 years old. It's better to take an education loan and go to the university for higher studies so that you may get a good job further. It may be that you're not getting a job because you lack the skills and qualifications which are required to get a job in your country.
25 Jul 22
Yes mam, thank you^^
@jstory07 (139523)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Jul 22
I hope you are able to find a job really soon.
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20 Jul 22
I'll try my best, thank you^^
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• United States
20 Jul 22
I'm sorry that you're having trouble finding a job, but please don't give up. Are there any classes you can take online that are cheaper?
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• United States
26 Jul 22
@Valeale This is great.
25 Jul 22
Yes sir, I'm currently taking some online classes
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@porwest (89914)
• United States
24 Jul 22
Never let jobs be the end all to be all. Earn what you can, live frugally, save and invest, and usually the rest takes care of itself. Granted, my perspective comes from being in the United States which is very different than a country like Indonesia. But even in poor countries people become rich, and there is always a reason for that. It's all in what you do. Not what you make. Best of luck to you in life and your pursuits.
25 Jul 22
Yes sir, thank you...
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
22 Jul 22
Don't give up. Just keep looking and eventually, something will turn up. Make sure in your interviews that you tell the person that you're eager to learn and you are willing to start at the bottom and learn as you go. Can you get another job at a restaurant and save some of that money for university?
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27 Jul 22
Yes mam, i'll try.. thank you^^
@elmer0421 (432)
20 Jul 22
It can be really hard to find a job especially when the employers looking for your experience and diploma and even skills that you have ...You should continue dreaming to continue finishing a degree.It'd be a ticket for you to find a better job...While waiting to make that happen, you may learn some new skills by enrolling in a technical vocational courses. Hope you will get a job soon.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
23 Jul 22
Technical courses are better as they will guarantee you to get a job. There are many technical colleges here where that have campus interviews where various representatives of the companies come and appoint students for the job.
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27 Jul 22
Of course, thank you~~
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24 Jul 22
The job crisis is felt all around the world. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Try working a few other jobs that can develop some skills. Also the online job market is the biggest now, though very competitive, still I recommend you try it and good luck !
25 Jul 22
Of course mam, thank you^^
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