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[Nate]

After a long stretch, I am trying to find gainful employment around here, and I'm really worried about the whole thing. The other day I applied to Wal-Mart and was basically flat out told "We're not hiring anyone right now," but I decided to go ahead and apply anyway because hey, it can't hurt. Of course, halfway through my application I realized that I didn't remember what I got paid at my last job, or the exact start and end dates. This led to me having to leave halfway through and well, considering I was already told that they weren't hiring anyone, I don't really see any incentive to go back and finish the application (it's done on a computer, so my username/password is in the system now, and it'd look weird I guess to have a half-finished application, but I dunno). It almost seems like a waste of time I could use to find other jobs.

The thing is, I'm worried. The major holidays are over so there isn't as much of a consumer rush...meaning that less people are probably needed to unload, stock, whatever. This translates into not much of a need to hire new people, as they probably have as many as they need from before the holidays.

So anyway, here's my problem. My last job, I got it because I knew one of the guys who worked at the warehouse...he goes to my church. I asked him if he could get me a job, and he said yes. Then when I went in, I filled out the application as normal, and got a short interview. When I was done, the guy said, "I had you do all this, but you know, even before you walked in here I was going to hire you. I do that because I know [person from my church] and have worked for him for years. You come recommended by him, and I know he wouldn't give a guy here a job unless they were a quality employee."

In other words, I wasn't hired on my own merits. It was all the guy I knew. So now, I have to go out and actually try to get hired on my own merits...in an economy with a high unemployment rate...after a major holiday. Put bluntly: this SUCKS. I don't have much faith in myself to be hireable (is that a word? Opera says it isn't). I put on a good face when I go in (like I did at Wal-Mart when they told me they weren't hiring, I laughed and said "Well I'd still like to apply anyway, no harm in that is there?"), but I really can't think of anything I offer as an employee. Especially when I'm the kind of guy who fills out a job application without remembering important information about my previous job, as if it wasn't going to come up.

I'm worried. I don't want to have to ask my mom for money, but I have very little in the bank and I don't know if I can get a job. She's already basically having to completely support my youngest brother financially, since he refuses to get a job (he had one, but got fired for screwing up) and has been in college for almost five years (but not for good reason, he just likes being in college and almost is doing everything he can to stay in without having to graduate). Combine that with a husband in prison, and my mom is really stressed financially. I don't want to add to that, but I don't know how not to if I can't get a job.

I'm going to look at a couple of grocery stores here, and even Gamestop (actually Gamestop will probably be my first try, since I am big on games so it's something I know). I don't expect much. I know God has a plan, but it's hard to see it right now...and as much as I'd like to go "Hey, I'll find one, God will take care of me" well, what if God's plan is for me to NOT get a job? I'm not so arrogant as to presume what His plans for me are. I'd LIKE to think that a job is in them, but what do I know? I can't see His ways.

So I'm nervous. I'm worried and on-edge because I don't know what to do. Sorry for rambling so much, but if you read, thanks I guess, although I don't know that there's much you can do besides pray (which admittedly is a lot, but it doesn't help relieve the nervousness or worry honestly).

As far as the title goes, I just didn't feel like putting "Job problems" or "Looking for a job" or anything like that. There's like plenty of threads with titles like that probably. I just wanted to be different I dunno.

[ADXC]

Nate, I wish I could give you some advice on what to do, but I'm still just a minor fresh out of the shire. All I can say is to be calm and have faith in God. No matter if God wants you to get a job or not, he will provide for you.

I'll be praying for you brother!


Also to be truthful, the title thing did work to get me to read the thread completely. No offense though.

[goldenspines]

I'll definitely be praying, Nate. God does indeed have a plan for you. ^__^

[Etoh*the*Greato]

My wife is very much in your shoes... I know your pain. I'll be praying.

[Whitefang]

Good luck, Nate. Praying for you and your family.

[uc pseudonym]

I have been wondering if you were doing okay. Obviously there's nothing I can say that will make things better, but I will pray that things work out for you.

[ShiroiHikari]

I've been in the same situation on and off since like 2001, so I understand. I'll definitely pray for you, Nate.

[Tsukuyomi]

*Hugs* You know I'll be praying ^__^ Hang in there and I'm sure things will work out ^__^ You know where to reach me if you want to talk

[Fantasy Dreamer]

I'll be praying, and I hope you can find something that suits you. A good job is a must, but it would help if you like what you end up doing. Hang in there, God won't forget about you! ^_^

[Peanut]

I'll be praying.

[Roy Mustang]

I will be praying.


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[NothingClever]

I'll be praying.

[Radical Dreamer]

I'll be prayin' for ya. Job searching without connections is difficult in general, and it's especially trying in today's economy. I'll pray you can find something comparable soon!

[shooraijin]

I don't get it. How were you not hired on your own merits? It sounds like you got a character recommendation. Pretty meritous to me ... ?

[Sheenar]

Nate, I have been in your same position. I know it may sound cliche, but God will provide. He always makes a way. Though I know that I still worried about everything even though I knew that.
Have you tried looking into substitute teaching? Many districts are always in need of subs and it pays pretty well. It would at least be something until another position comes along.
Will be praying for you.

[Nate]

Okay well I am posting in this thread because I thought it would be better to post in my old one rather than make a new one. I figure it'd be better to not clog up the forum with lots of threads on the same topic. Am I wr— am I wrong? Somebody, am I wrong? Everybody in here at the office with their headsets on said "you're not wrong."

Anyway, I was awakened this morning by a phone call, and the short version is, that I've been hired by the US Census as a census taker. It isn't what a sane person would call permanent, but it's a job, and it pays money. It may only be temporary but right now, I'll take what I can get, and it's certainly better than nothing. So yeah. It's something.

I mean I'll still have to find another job after the census is over but I guess there's no point in worrying about it right now.

[Tsukuyomi]

"you're not wrong.".

Nate, you're doing it wrong u_u

=P

We had our census papers sent to us two or so weeks ago (not sure if that's how it is in other states. They actually came around counting people last time around) ^_^

Congratulations on being picked ^__^

Have you been looking into any other places in the meantime ^__^? I'll keep praying something comes up for you very soon ^__^

[mechana2015]

Nate's gonna be hunting down all the people that DON'T send in those papers.

[K. Ayato]

Lucky you, Nate. I applied for the job, and they never called me back when I said I was still interested . Seeing it's only temporary, have you tried filing for unemployment insurance? I'm more or less in the same boat as you since I got laid off 2 weeks ago.

[Nate]

You cannot file for unemployment if you voluntarily left your job.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

Maybe you can seek further and future employment while being employed by the Census Bureau. Being a part on the inside can probably help know what and what isn't needed. Who knows. Maybe it'll land you a job. Maybe even a government job!

[TGJesusfreak]

I'll be praying dude! Hang in there!