finding jobs
Posted By: newbie on 2005-12-29
In Reply to: Read my message more carefully so you can comprehend it... - Alicia
Alicia,
I completely understand what you are saying. You said NOTHING about pay and just want a job. Just ignore the nasty attitudes. People like that obviously have nothing better to do than to get their BP pumped over petty things. As for your question, I found out through my own experience when looking that sometimes even if they say 1-2 years experience, some will still allow you to test. Quite a few companies were willing to test me even though they stated they wanted experience. I say apply to everybody that requires 2 years or less. Worst that can happen is they say no.
Here's a tidbit on the ladies who have a hard time keeping the peace, next time you go "off" on somebody, you may want to stop and think about it. She could be the neighbor that made sure you had a few hot meals after the loss of a loved one. You can easily say what needs to be said without being catty, leave that to the tweens!
God bless and Happy Holidays!
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LOOK AT ALL JOBS.
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because I cannot find any since my graduation in November????? Need and appraciate any POSITIVE feedback.
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No one deserves a job more than any other person simply because they are a mother. LOL
Whether or not she is a mother, if she cannot provide services when the employer wants/needs, she doesn't deserve the job.
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Where is this job. I would be intrested. I just finished courses online and don't know where to start looking. Thank you
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Check with your school first. They should have a list of companies/services that hire their students. Also, talk to other graduates of your program and find out where they are working.
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