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[Putty]

Hey guys, here's a little background history: I'm 19, a freshman in college, and have worked at the same place since I was a junior in high school. So almost three years. One problem, I had to get paid under the table (family financial issues) and now I'm more than ready to move on and go to a job I actually some what enjoy. Basically I hate where I work, the job itself and the people; but because I've worked under the table I have NO "work experience" or no past records of working.

So my question to you, where did you start that you somewhat enjoyed? I'm very tired of the restaraunt scene, and might enjoy some electronic retail if need be. Where can I work where no past experience wouldn't really matter? I'm a digital media major if that helps.

I'm going job hunting tomorrow. I figure I'll just hit every store in the mall, along with ABC Warehouse, Bestbuy, Gamestop, etc etc.

 

[Death_Blade]

 

[Byakuya]

My first job was also paid under the table. The job after that was in a deparment store, my friend worked there so he vouched for me. But I think I most likely would have hired anyways. Are you in good standing with your current employer? You could still put him down as a personal reference and say you did some work for them but was never employed.

 

[SoldierX77]

Well, I'm going into business to start my own businesses, but if you're looking for a place you like, some of my friends work at movie theaters, game stop, and best buy, and they like it. Good luck!

 

[Putty]

Yeah, I'm his BEST worker. I mean, he's begging me to stay lol.

So I should try a department store? What did you do? Push carts? :/

 

[Ramp]

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As for the OP never get a job working in a grocery store. Horrible hours, horrible pay.



TBH Apple is a good place to work. My friend works there and he has said nothing but good things about it. Stores that usually hire seasonal help pay pretty well and you could potentially get hired to work year round, instead of say over the summer. Also heard movie theaters pay pretty good/decent hours + free or discounted movies and food for you.

 

[KnuckleChild87]

My first job was a seasonal job at a Water Ice place, sucked, but on the books

My second job was also a seasonal job working security at the amusement park, that was fun

 

[Stickyfinger]

Hey guys, here's a little background history: I'm 19, a freshman in college, and have worked at the same place since I was a junior in high school. So almost three years. One problem, I had to get paid under the table (family financial issues) and now I'm more than ready to move on and go to a job I actually some what enjoy. Basically I hate where I work, the job itself and the people; but because I've worked under the table I have NO "work experience" or no past records of working.

So my question to you, where did you start that you somewhat enjoyed? I'm very tired of the restaraunt scene, and might enjoy some electronic retail if need be. Where can I work where no past experience wouldn't really matter? I'm a digital media major if that helps.

I'm going job hunting tomorrow. I figure I'll just hit every store in the mall, along with ABC Warehouse, Bestbuy, Gamestop, etc etc.

alot of law offices look for file clerks, it is an easy job, but it takes to much time for the lawyer, secretary, or paralegal to do while working on cases, or whatever, try looking there.....and most colleges have a place near the counselors that has a board with job offers for college students...