Can't find a shitty paying job!

[Anonymous]

Also waitressing isnt a shitty paying job. I could routinely take home a few hundred bucks on weekends. (I always worked chains too, Ruth Chris, Flemings, carrabbas)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: OP here. Thanks for all the suggestions. Trader Joes is a 35 mile drive for me. The container store is in Maryland. Well, there is one in Va but it's more than 40 miles from me. UPS was a good suggestion but the hours don't work with the schedule I can work. We can't rent a room in our house as we have a 3 bedroom house and no spare bedrooms (when we have a visitor they sleep on our sleeper sofa in the living room!). We have no basement to rent out. As far as childcare, we have dogs (one of which is considered a "guard" dog but its not a pit bull although he is great with kids so that scares people off and makes too much liability). In addition, I often have to go places in the daytime (appointments, running errands, etc) and some people aren't comfortable with me bringing their kids places. Today, for example, I have to visit the bank, go to the grocery store and I have one afternoon appointment. It's honestly exhausting just bringing my own kids. I prefer not to visit the grocery store on the weekends due to the crowds. I'll buy my stuff for the 4th of July today. I do not have a college degree but was a career nanny for nearly eight years. I am currently studying towards certification and will hopefully pass the exam this fall. I'm not in school as we can't take on any additional debt. My certification will allow me to work within the next year and I can be semi self employed. I'm going to keep applying for jobs and will tell restaurants I'm willing to be kitchen help if that leads me to something else. I've always been a good worker so I know I can prove myself. I will keep an open mind. Thanks everyone, your suggestions have helped

I'm going to be honest. With what you are saying (no actual work experience except for nannying and face it, most people will just think babysitting, and no college degree), you don't sound like a good catch in the work environment. I would start out as a cashier, perhaps at target or Walmart at night. Those places also look for people to shock shelves at night. If money isn't really an issue, and you are just looking for added income on the side, then I would babysit. I know you said you don't want to drag your kids and someone else's to the store but are you seriously going shopping or running errands every single day? Provide no babysitting on Mondays and make Monday your day to do all errands. Then you just watch the kids during Tuesday through Thursday and if they are around your kids age, it's practically a play date and you get to relax as they play.

[Anonymous]

I worked as a shampoo assistant at a salon in DC and made a ton of money. Largely cash (on top of an hourly wage pay check).
It was hard work, for sure, but it was a great gig - discounts on products, free hair cuts, and lots of tips. I highly recommend a saturday doing this if you can find a salon that will hire you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: OP here. Thanks for all the suggestions. Trader Joes is a 35 mile drive for me. The container store is in Maryland. Well, there is one in Va but it's more than 40 miles from me. UPS was a good suggestion but the hours don't work with the schedule I can work. We can't rent a room in our house as we have a 3 bedroom house and no spare bedrooms (when we have a visitor they sleep on our sleeper sofa in the living room!). We have no basement to rent out. As far as childcare, we have dogs (one of which is considered a "guard" dog but its not a pit bull although he is great with kids so that scares people off and makes too much liability). In addition, I often have to go places in the daytime (appointments, running errands, etc) and some people aren't comfortable with me bringing their kids places. Today, for example, I have to visit the bank, go to the grocery store and I have one afternoon appointment. It's honestly exhausting just bringing my own kids. I prefer not to visit the grocery store on the weekends due to the crowds. I'll buy my stuff for the 4th of July today. I do not have a college degree but was a career nanny for nearly eight years. I am currently studying towards certification and will hopefully pass the exam this fall. I'm not in school as we can't take on any additional debt. My certification will allow me to work within the next year and I can be semi self employed. I'm going to keep applying for jobs and will tell restaurants I'm willing to be kitchen help if that leads me to something else. I've always been a good worker so I know I can prove myself. I will keep an open mind. Thanks everyone, your suggestions have helped

I'm going to be honest. With what you are saying (no actual work experience except for nannying and face it, most people will just think babysitting, and no college degree), you don't sound like a good catch in the work environment. I would start out as a cashier, perhaps at target or Walmart at night. Those places also look for people to shock shelves at night. If money isn't really an issue, and you are just looking for added income on the side, then I would babysit. I know you said you don't want to drag your kids and someone else's to the store but are you seriously going shopping or running errands every single day? Provide no babysitting on Mondays and make Monday your day to do all errands. Then you just watch the kids during Tuesday through Thursday and if they are around your kids age, it's practically a play date and you get to relax as they play.

OP here again. I have excellent references from past employers. My most recent position was not quite two years ago and it involved caring for a special needs child full time. I learned how to tube feed, communicate with a child that had limited language and I learned how to care for a child that had a multiple organ transplant. I know how to be on edge for signs of infection before a fever hits. I have experience that agencies want. I have worked with premature babies, twins and exclusively for infant triplets. I have skills. We have six figures of debt from my DH's degrees and I can't afford to add to that. Some people take their ability to go to college for granted. It's not an option for me. I will hold certification in a field that does not require a college degree but pays well. I think I sound like a great catch overall.

[Anonymous]

What certification are you getting? I'm very curious as you've said you can't go back to school because of debt.

And I'm sorry OP, but you are applying for kitchen/cashier jobs. They aren't going to care that you've worked with special needs children two years ago.

How old are you? you sound woefully ignorant to this whole process.

[Anonymous]

It's places that pay hourly that have a hard time filling the weekend shifts. People get paid the same regardless of the shift so no one wants to close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: OP here. Thanks for all the suggestions. Trader Joes is a 35 mile drive for me. The container store is in Maryland. Well, there is one in Va but it's more than 40 miles from me. UPS was a good suggestion but the hours don't work with the schedule I can work. We can't rent a room in our house as we have a 3 bedroom house and no spare bedrooms (when we have a visitor they sleep on our sleeper sofa in the living room!). We have no basement to rent out. As far as childcare, we have dogs (one of which is considered a "guard" dog but its not a pit bull although he is great with kids so that scares people off and makes too much liability). In addition, I often have to go places in the daytime (appointments, running errands, etc) and some people aren't comfortable with me bringing their kids places. Today, for example, I have to visit the bank, go to the grocery store and I have one afternoon appointment. It's honestly exhausting just bringing my own kids. I prefer not to visit the grocery store on the weekends due to the crowds. I'll buy my stuff for the 4th of July today. I do not have a college degree but was a career nanny for nearly eight years. I am currently studying towards certification and will hopefully pass the exam this fall. I'm not in school as we can't take on any additional debt. My certification will allow me to work within the next year and I can be semi self employed. I'm going to keep applying for jobs and will tell restaurants I'm willing to be kitchen help if that leads me to something else. I've always been a good worker so I know I can prove myself. I will keep an open mind. Thanks everyone, your suggestions have helped

I'm going to be honest. With what you are saying (no actual work experience except for nannying and face it, most people will just think babysitting, and no college degree), you don't sound like a good catch in the work environment. I would start out as a cashier, perhaps at target or Walmart at night. Those places also look for people to shock shelves at night. If money isn't really an issue, and you are just looking for added income on the side, then I would babysit. I know you said you don't want to drag your kids and someone else's to the store but are you seriously going shopping or running errands every single day? Provide no babysitting on Mondays and make Monday your day to do all errands. Then you just watch the kids during Tuesday through Thursday and if they are around your kids age, it's practically a play date and you get to relax as they play.

OP here again. I have excellent references from past employers. My most recent position was not quite two years ago and it involved caring for a special needs child full time. I learned how to tube feed, communicate with a child that had limited language and I learned how to care for a child that had a multiple organ transplant. I know how to be on edge for signs of infection before a fever hits. I have experience that agencies want. I have worked with premature babies, twins and exclusively for infant triplets. I have skills. We have six figures of debt from my DH's degrees and I can't afford to add to that. Some people take their ability to go to college for granted. It's not an option for me. I will hold certification in a field that does not require a college degree but pays well. I think I sound like a great catch overall.

So you want a night job (but not overnight) that pays well and you don't have to have a college degree-- we hear you but that job really isn't out there. If you want a shitty paying night job those are out there. Just be more flexible. You don't need a college degree to stock shelves. If you really want a job there are plenty. Why not look at providing overnight child care for the people who are working the overnight shift. My sister is a nurse and she has to pay top dollar for that care. Plus it won't conflict with your errand running.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
OP here again. I have excellent references from past employers. My most recent position was not quite two years ago and it involved caring for a special needs child full time. I learned how to tube feed, communicate with a child that had limited language and I learned how to care for a child that had a multiple organ transplant. I know how to be on edge for signs of infection before a fever hits. I have experience that agencies want. I have worked with premature babies, twins and exclusively for infant triplets. I have skills. We have six figures of debt from my DH's degrees and I can't afford to add to that. Some people take their ability to go to college for granted. It's not an option for me. I will hold certification in a field that does not require a college degree but pays well. I think I sound like a great catch overall.

NP here. The problem is that while you may have good skills for caregiver positions, your experience is not translatable to retail and service positions. Also, places like upscale restaurants and bars are often looking for people with wait staff experience because they want people that can hit the ground running. My honest suggestion, with no experience, that you have to start lower. Look for places like Denny's, IHOP (the ones that are 24-hour, not the ones that close at midnight), or even allnight Walmart or supermarkets. Get back in the work force first. Get some retail and food industry experience. Then in 6-12 months, you can look for better positions. Even 6 months at a Denny's will significantly improve your chances at other jobs than walking in off the street for a first time wait staff job.

[Anonymous]

Think u need to take a good look in the mirror first! Then take it from there. You may me coming across as too cocky, sure of yourself, etc...be a little more humble, but confident.

[Anonymous]

Why not be a night nanny/nurse? Pays well, and you have the skills...

[Anonymous]

I would market yourself in the childcare area - night nurse, weekend care, etc, like a PP said. You're underselling yourself re: food service, etc. Find a position in care, and eventually maybe that can translate into nursing or whatever.

There are definitely people looking. Heck, I know I'm looking for a nanny for a nanny share in the spring and it's hard out there to find someone good and patient. Go with that - it can be more of a career than you might be giving it credit for.

[Anonymous]

The title of this thread tells me that you have an attitude problem. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PPs about the attitude problem. Every single time you write all I can think is you have such an entitled, self inflated attitude. I'm very curious what this amazing certificate is that you don't have to go to school for but still pays well.

[Anonymous]

Agree with others on your attitude. Yes you cared for children with special needs but what does that have to do with working a register or waitressing? Nothing! Great skills you have but not in the right department. Loose your attitude and take in what people are saying on here.

[Anonymous]

Don't give up yet.You just happened to go into 3 restaurants where many waitresses with experience would never apply. There are good restaurants for employees and horrible ones.Did you check craigslist at all?! Working brunch Friday and Saturday is very hard and restaurants are always looking for help.If necessary, start out as a hostess or a busgirl.Many restaurants will hire without any experience.
I'd steer clear from Mexican restaurants, chains, nightclubs or seniority places.