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airrazr7 · 10-31-2011, 05:58 PM

So i received an honorable discharge from active duty about a month and a half ago and i came back into the civilian world thinking finding a job as a veteran would be easy. Well, its not. 1.5 months later and im still looking. Im not even getting calls from walmart and other large companies.
I've tried temp-to-hire places, word of mouth, everything. I've even just started walking into random stores/businesses trying to get a job with no luck.
Im really starting to get depressed here(which is why i was kicked out of the military in the first place). Im afraid ill have to end up selling my car because soon i just wont be able to afford it.

But thats it, time to go back to applying.

thedudesam · 10-31-2011, 06:21 PM

If being out of work for one and a half months is getting you this down then I have some bad news for you..........

I know people who have had trouble finding a job for TWO YEARS, some of which are even university graduates or have been college.

The best advice i can give is just to not let it eat at you dude, i never let it get to me and i just kept looking and trying and i got a job.

Stay positive, negativity produces negative outcomes.

Oisterboy · 10-31-2011, 06:43 PM

I had all about given up and randomly got a call from an application I put in about 2 months ago. Just finally got myself setup with something steady last week.

Don't give up. You never know man.

Viiral · 10-31-2011, 07:37 PM

month and a half is nothing. iv been unemployed for a few years now.. talk about depressing

Bacn · 10-31-2011, 07:57 PM

Took Bacn about half a year to find a job after high school. Even then it was just a temporary position that only lasted about 2 months.

Narfi Hungry Willem · 10-31-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-Opolis

ya, shit sucks. When college graduates cant even find jobs, your having to compete for a min wage job against a graduate. doesnt go well for those who havnt graduated yet.

But ajust apply everywhere and keep returning once aweek or so and eventually something will show up. But i heard something like theres 1 job for every 4 people out of work, so you need to distinguish yourself(keep showing up asking about the job positions, introducing yourself to the managers etc).A faceless application doesnt d you much good.

Yep, I would agree with this. Go in, Ask to speak with a manager, tell them you are looking for a job and request an application. (they will tell you they arent hiring but will put it on file)
Go back the next day and ask to speak with the manager, and give them the application and ask if they have any questions about it.
Each week go back and ask to see the manager and say "I turned in an application a couple weeks ago and was wondering if you had any openings yet"

Do this for a couple dozzen fast food/wallmart/grocery store/etc... type places (dont be proud) and in a month or two you will surely get hired.

The key is showing that you are persistent and care. (of course make sure you look presentable when you go each time, as though you were ready for work right now)

Once you have the job, then you can relax a little and start applying to jobs you would actually like a little better.

With a good work ethic and personal hygene you can do well in any of those places once you get hired. Its just a matter of getting your toe in, and not being to proud to do the minimum wage labor while your looking for your next big break.

narfi

Kluey · 10-31-2011, 08:19 PM

Do something, do anything. At a time like this you can't be too picky.

sinnful · 10-31-2011, 09:36 PM

I graduated in May from college and now I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier. THIS SHIT IS FUN /wrist.

xBlazex · 10-31-2011, 09:52 PM

i was out job for 3 years

till i found job in hotel fulltime worker as a laundry.

dont get raises
crappy insures only good for basic

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinnful

I graduated in May from college and now I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier. THIS SHIT IS FUN /wrist.

we dont need more people going to collage we need more labor working job they stole from use. they didnt think american going run out office/manager jobs. not everyone can be a boss if you do that then who going to make your products lol

Kashis · 10-31-2011, 10:31 PM

Job hunted for 2 years, went to JobCorp for a year, now I'm working as a Sales Rep for an IT firm. Doing alright now, just saving up for a car.

10-31-2011, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
airrazr7 Raider of Empty Tombs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DA ATL Posts: 374 Reputation: 15	Job Hunt starting to get depressing. So i received an honorable discharge from active duty about a month and a half ago and i came back into the civilian world thinking finding a job as a veteran would be easy. Well, its not. 1.5 months later and im still looking. Im not even getting calls from walmart and other large companies. I've tried temp-to-hire places, word of mouth, everything. I've even just started walking into random stores/businesses trying to get a job with no luck. Im really starting to get depressed here(which is why i was kicked out of the military in the first place). Im afraid ill have to end up selling my car because soon i just wont be able to afford it. But thats it, time to go back to applying. __________________

10-31-2011, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
thedudesam Phantom's Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laning with shaco. Posts: 2,544 Reputation: 62	If being out of work for one and a half months is getting you this down then I have some bad news for you.......... I know people who have had trouble finding a job for TWO YEARS, some of which are even university graduates or have been college. The best advice i can give is just to not let it eat at you dude, i never let it get to me and i just kept looking and trying and i got a job. Stay positive, negativity produces negative outcomes. __________________ Don't agree with what I say? Go f*k yourself. Playing -League of legends- IGN Sythalron -Men of War: Assault squad- Send me your steam and I'll add you. Last edited by thedudesam; 10-31-2011 at 06:24 PM.*

10-31-2011, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,560 Reputation: 644	I had all about given up and randomly got a call from an application I put in about 2 months ago. Just finally got myself setup with something steady last week. Don't give up. You never know man. __________________

10-31-2011, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bacn It's Bacon!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dogenzaka Hill Posts: 7,868 Reputation: 228	Took Bacn about half a year to find a job after high school. Even then it was just a temporary position that only lasted about 2 months. __________________ First Came The Question Then Came The Answer

10-31-2011, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kluey Game Journalist Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 982 Reputation: 44	Do something, do anything. At a time like this you can't be too picky. __________________

10-31-2011, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Viiral Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,946 Reputation: 161	month and a half is nothing. iv been unemployed for a few years now.. talk about depressing

10-31-2011, 09:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
sinnful Raiyne's Rock Band Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,168 Reputation: 69	I graduated in May from college and now I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier. THIS SHIT IS FUN /wrist.

10-31-2011, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kashis OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 5,028 Reputation: 150	Job hunted for 2 years, went to JobCorp for a year, now I'm working as a Sales Rep for an IT firm. Doing alright now, just saving up for a car. __________________ "Rules do not exist to bind you, they exist so you may know your freedoms" "Death is blind. It comes for all souls regardless of their worth (or lack thereof)." Be careful of what you say, tomorrow or today, for the words you now speak, may become the poison your enemies later seek; truth. The only difference between a good idea and a bad idea is presentation. http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Kashis

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