inkdick: january 15 2009 we’ll keep you on file
So today I applied to both Target and Barnes and Noble (my third time applying to B&N). Target had no openings but I applied anyway so I’d be “kept on file.” Then I applied at Barnes and Noble because Brett said two days ago they had openings again. But the dude behind the counter said otherwise. Then he said he’d “keep me on file.”
Let’s be honest here though. Saying “keep you on file” is a nice way of saying, sorry, you aren’t ever working here, keep looking.
I’m continuing the hunt tomorrow. Going to try more big retail stores. But with this economy? I doubt I’ll find any openings. But hey, at least I’m trying again, and I’m trying not to be as super picky about what job I’d do.
Ugh.
Here’s to hoping Obama does good on his word about the economy and I’ll be able to find work soon.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:28 am
I saw a couple of newbies at work, so I assumed they were hiring again… I guess they filled up quick… But I’m almost positive the Cafe is still looking, did you drop an app at the Cafe counter too?
I’ll still mention you to the Cafe Manager, that might do some good. She did call you last time, so who knows.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:58 am
There are two kinds of businesses that are doing fairly well in bad economic times that a recent art graduate can still do in desperate times: Recreation and bargain stores. It’s not much, but people are looking for cheap clothes and escapism. Try movie theaters as a possibility (you still have the car, right?) as well as thrift/consignment stores like TJ Maxx or something.
January 17th, 2009 at 6:39 am
“…and I’m trying not to be as super picky about what job I’d do…”
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FINALLY!!!! ;-)
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ok, reality takes a while to sink in…
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Good Luck.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Man, you and I are in the same boat.
My gf read this, and looked at me and said, ‘That’s you.’
I know the feeling, brother. Good luck on finding some work.
January 17th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Ugh, this sucks. Michele and I are also on the job hunt and not finding much luck. Have you tried signing up with a temp agency? I worked through Manpower in Savannah for a while, and it was alright.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
The economy is bad;but, keep applying. You have the right idea.
January 17th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
If you feel like not having any fun on St. Patty’s day, Churchill’s always looks for extra people!
January 17th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
erm… I mean “Churchill’s is”… Churchill himself isn’t looking for anyone right now…
…what with him being dead and all…
January 18th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Getting a job right now is harder than ever. Frankly, I’d say just keep being persistent. Be annoying almost with checking in on places hiring. I lucked out and got a job the day after I put in an application at a clothing store: only problem is they only can afford to keep me on 5-10 hours a week… but, its better then a poke in the eye with a sharp stick… unless that stick turns your eye into platnum.. then you could remove your eye and sell it on Email for lots of money…
maybe I should research some sticks..
January 20th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I swear, one more time getting burned by Starbucks I’m burning the bitch down! Ok, not really, but still. I feel like they personally have something against me over there.
Hmm, I’ll have to look into move theaters, never even thought about that…
Good luck you you as well, Rothlisberger. Times be tough for us cartoonists. Especially us cartoonists that enjoy eating food and living under roofs.
A temp agency will probably be my next stop if I don’t get something in a week or two. I’d prefer something more steady, but I’m starting to pick at straws here.
I’ve been trying to avoid food service like the plague, but if I have to, I have to. Just hope you’ll put in a good word for me if I apply at Churchill’’s, eh? And that fucking sucks that Churchill himsefl ain’t willing to hire. Fucking dead bastard.
Oh, I plan on being on the collective asses of the place I applied to.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:44 am
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