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Am I insane? Or sane?| Vote your opinion on me being 17 years old of age and not having a job yet. | You're a bum |
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Xeolord - B l u e s - Power Metal > All Level: 81  Posts: 587/3418 EXP: 4884196 For next: 108653 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yeah Since last post: 15 hours Last activity: 15 hours |
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| As the title implies, I am currently 17 years old and haven't had a job yet. For the past 3 years I could have tried to get a job, but I really haven't. This past summer I attempted it and applied to maybe 20 places or so, many of them promising "I would get the job". In fact I got several interviews, and then nothing back. I was very productive about this too, I took notes about places, I called people back, and kept in touch with places, and got nothing but a waste of effort back. Now I haven't really tried to apply anywhere. For one, I've gotten lazy about it, Two I'm already busy as it is with school and other things, Three I don't see it as a big deal. Sure, I'd like to have the extra cash to spend on whatever and probably get my own car. But my parents always give me access to one of their vehicles, and I already have a fair amount of money from mowing neighbors yards, and recently it was my birthday. (Hint, hint) So what do you think about this? Am I way behind schedule and should really look out for a job? Or is it really that big of a deal right now in my life as a Junior in High School? |
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Kitten Yiffer Purple wand Furry moderator Vivent l'exp����¯�¿�½������©rience de signalisation d'amusement, ou bien ! Level: 135 Posts: 5670/11162 EXP: 28824106 For next: 510899 Since: 03-15-04 From: Sweden Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 4 min. |
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Eh, not everyone have a job at 17. Here in Sweden it's not very common.  I have no job, and i'm 18. I won't consider searching for jobs until my graduation, and well I find myself busy with my hobbies.  |
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Smallhacker Green Birdo SMW Hacking Moderator Level: 68  Posts: 815/2273 EXP: 2647223 For next: 81577 Since: 03-15-04 From: Söderhamn, Sweden Since last post: 10 hours Last activity: 9 hours |
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| I'm 16 and haven't even bothered thinking about getting a job. | |||
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Colleen Administrator Level: 136 Posts: 4877/11302 EXP: 29369328 For next: 727587 Since: 03-15-04 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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I'm going to be 22 and still haven't had a job.  But regardless, it's not a big deal. When I was graduating from high school... I'd guess only 50% of the class (13-14 out of 26) had part-time jobs. Depends more on the "need" for a job in most cases at that time. |
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Prier Archangel Administrative Priestess. NUCLEAR SUB WEEEOOOO Level: 119  Posts: 3989/8392 EXP: 18790939 For next: 138352 Since: 03-15-04 From: Nerima Dist. - Tokyo, Japan Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 1 day |
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| I've had four since age 14...you aren't missing much unless you really need the cash, and only one of those instances I really needed it. | |||
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Sofie Level: 52 Posts: 1155/1210 EXP: 1028812 For next: 55028 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 187 days Last activity: 279 days |
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| Look for one when you know you'll need the money for something. That way, even if the job sucks balls, you'll know why you're there. Most of all, getting a job needs a great deal of luck and no better candidates than you going for it. Since you have no jobinterviews, don't be picky, and apply for anything you might be capable of. Were you trying to get a summerjob during summer, or did I misread that? Because if you were (and summer in general is a bad time to look for a job because of summerjobs), it's kinda normal no one hired you. |
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Ran-chan Moldorm eek, when are they going to stop growing... Level: 143  Posts: 4658/12781 EXP: 35293588 For next: 538220 Since: 03-15-04 From: Nerima District, Tokyo - Japan Since last post: 12 hours Last activity: 12 hours |
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Xeolord - B l u e s - Power Metal > All Level: 81 Posts: 594/3418 EXP: 4884196 For next: 108653 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yeah Since last post: 15 hours Last activity: 15 hours |
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Originally posted by Sofie Yeah I was looking for a job around mostly May a few months ago, and was possibly hoping that it would continue on and become more of a weekend / part time job for the weekends during the school year. But so far, it looks like I'm not alone... so it feels good to get this off my chest. And no, I'm not really in need of any money for myself other than "Oh if I did I could buy a lot of games and stuff I want" so it's not really a big deal to me personally right now. But yeah I was "summerworking" myself, mowing lawns and stuff for neighbors, and now some neighbors have asked if I'd be able to shovel their driveways for this winter whenever it snows. |
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DarkSlaya POOOOOOOOOOOORN! Level: 88 Posts: 2389/4249 EXP: 6409254 For next: 241410 Since: 05-16-04 From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 8 hours Last activity: 5 hours |
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| You don't have a job? So? As long as you don't need money, it's not like it's that important. | |||
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Colleen Administrator Level: 136 Posts: 4898/11302 EXP: 29369328 For next: 727587 Since: 03-15-04 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Lots of students work during the summer exclusively (if they don't need to pay rent/other expenses) or just work full-time during the summer and 10-15 hours a week the rest of the year. As a side note, if you're going to get a part-time job, try to limit yourself to 15 hours a week at most during school. Studies done in Canada have shown that anything about that = harm to grades and the like. |
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Valcion YOU WA SHOCK Level: 50  Posts: 614/1139 EXP: 939607 For next: 7710 Since: 03-15-04 From: internets. Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| get a job at whatever college you go to. that's usually a decent first job, i think. Better than fast food. It doesn't really matter much, really. Sure, its great having your own money. But trust me on this one, it doesn't really matter when you get one, so long as you get one. (edited by Valcion on 11-02-04 04:23 PM) |
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neotransotaku Baby Mario 戻れたら、 誰も気が付く Level: 87 Posts: 1602/4016 EXP: 6220548 For next: 172226 Since: 03-15-04 From: Outside of Time/Space Since last post: 11 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| you can work as many hours you want for as long as you grades do not suffer. For almost the past year, I've worked about 20 hrs per week and averaged ~20 units in college. but anyways, getting a job at your school is one of the best jobs you can get since you can get paid to study if you get the right one (i.e. work at the university library) |
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Sofie Level: 52 Posts: 1161/1210 EXP: 1028812 For next: 55028 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 187 days Last activity: 279 days |
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If anyone's serious about finding a studentjob, apply for it in feb-march. That's when most places start accepting applications, and the best time to land one. April's pushing it, and may is nearly impossible  In the 3 years I've had summerjobs, I always started preparing it in january (where would I like to work? what would be practical, considering I only have public transport and no own car, etc), made a resume, and then hit every place I wanted during february and march. I've always had one, so I'd say it'll be a working method  |
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Tamarin Calanis We exist. Earth exists. The universe exists. Do we really need to know why? Level: 59 Posts: 121/1802 EXP: 1672751 For next: 377 Since: 07-12-04 From: The gas station on the corner... Since last post: 5 hours Last activity: 5 hours |
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| I've wanted to get a job for a while, but I've not been able to because of circumstances beyond my control. You're busy with other things, so you're not "lazy" or anything like that. I'm almost done with school, so if I didn't get one soon or go to college, that'd be lazy. If you were easily flying through all your classes and never needed to bring work home to do, I'd say you should get a job. But if you have to work at your classes - I don't doubt that you get good grades - then you should focus on that. A job would only add stress. |
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Lord Rahl Snap Dragon Level: 43  Posts: 616/792 EXP: 544657 For next: 20389 Since: 03-15-04 From: Temple of the Winds - Training Room Since last post: 43 days Last activity: 7 days |
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I've never actually had a job, per say, but I have had work experence, which is working at a business for high school credits. I mowed laws and shoveled driveways when I lived in town. I'm 18, and taking courses through corispondance. I have no job, and I'm fine.  I probably won't get a job until I can actually get enough money to move to Edmonton. Living in the country can suck that way. Small towns nearby don't help any. |
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