Job Hunting

[LadyKay]

I have 6 job applications out and so far I have got nothing. I went to a job fair and so far nothing. I had an interview for a place that only had 1 opening. They hired someone else. I hate it when family start treating you like you are someone who does not want to work when you can't find a job. There are lots of places wanting part time help, but they are 30 miles away. Too far to drive I feel for just part time and only minimum wage.

Well thanks for letting me complain.

[kat (1)]

Good luck job hunting sucks. I'm not sure your work or educational background is but me with a bachelors took about oh well over 300 resumes I'd say being sent out until I found work. I was unemployed or underemployed for six months and it sucked. I used indeed, careerbuilder, Michigan talent bank, the local paper and even personal networking..its hell out there. If you can get training or retraining at all in anything that would raise you to a better payscale.. A liveable wage I would take full advantage of it. Fafsa.gov or .edu would help with tuition for a lot of programs.

[Troy Spiral (13)]

According to articles I've been reading, long commutes are often a frustrating reality of finding a "good" job. Its not that there aren't jobs avaialle, just... working at Mickey D's isn't ideal.

[kat (1)]

According to articles I've been reading, long commutes are often a frustrating reality of finding a "good" job. Its not that there aren't jobs avaialle, just... working at Mickey D's isn't ideal.

very true. I drive to work about an hour each way.

[DJ Nihil]

As someone who lives Downriver can attest, in the last 12 months prior to my current job, I spent 4 months unemployed and the two previous jobs I had to my current employer were in Commerce Township and Farmington Hills respectively. I don't miss the 3 hour commutes home in the snow on NW Highway and I-275.

I work at Walmart now near my place, and it is far more satisfying, and less than 10 minutes away. The job is slightly above minimum wage and gives me enough to pay the rent and the bills, but not much else. However, it is enough for me.