I'm sure some of you have been in a similar situation... I've been job hunting for the past 6 weeks. It's been taking a toll on my mental health and my physical health. I can't afford to pay rent, eat or take transit. My parents are helping me out a little bit by paying rent, but I really want to be as indepent as possible as that is the whole point of my staying in Toronto for the summer. To top it all off, after every interview the employer has said "I'll call you later." So far I've recieved one phone call and they told me to apply again next year. This has just made me feel worthless. Like don't tell me you're going to call me back, it only gets my hopes up. I keep trying to be optimistic, but its hard because I'm constantly worried about money and I'm often hungry (thus irrated), but I lose interest in food once I find out how much it cost. A few weeks ago I fainted and smacked my head on a counter at the bank, which was due to not eating for over 12 hours and stressing over a lost debit card. This resulted in a 13 hour trip to the hospital where the doctors lectured me for not eating. And then when they finally let me go I couldn't afford to take transit home so I walked the 2 hour walk back home in the wee hours of the morning after eating only the rice and carrots they gave me at the hospital. I'm so tired of this.
Darn, I'm going to be in the same position in a few weeks. Are you having trouble finding places that are hiring?
I sure know the feeling. I'm pretty much in the same boat. If I didn't have faith, I'd have gone bananas a long time ago. I don't even know how I'm gonna pay the phone bill to keep the internet connection up, but it's always got paid before, one way or another. I've just gotta believe it's going to this time. I got a phone call from a potential customer today, but the work won't start for another 2 weeks. Sure hope things get better for you.
Lots of places are hiring, my problem is that they all want people with experience and/or references in Toronto, not in BC (where I'm from). Honestly, how hard is it to work a retail/bus girl/waitress position? Yet all the employers want people with experience.
Believe me, I've already tried that. They've cleared out my bedroom and have turned it into an office.
Yea, I know, it's ridiculous. I've got two degrees and I got the same run around. That's why I decided to go in business for myself.
I haven't got any credit because I don't have a credit card yet. I actually fainted at the bank just as I was filling out the application to get one...
I don't have a credit card either, but I discovered when I applied to rent this house a few months ago that my credit is actually good. You might be surprised. Don't go too long without eating, hon. I did that today and I still don't feel worth a damn. Good luck, ok?
there are other ways of getting credit, namely taking out and paying back loans. check, you never know. open up a line of credit, and try to live frugally.
Hey dont lose hope, I went through this last year after I came home from college, ended up having to move back in with my Mom for awhile. I was looking for ANYTHING, finally something landed and I ended up moving to a new city and satrting a whole new life. Dont give up, everything happens for a reason. It can only make you stronger in the end.
That sounds horrible.. You have my sympathy and hope! I really do hope you find a job soon. This may sound shallow, but for real, try going in places looking as pretty as you can.. I think it helps really. And smile a lot. Maybe you know all this. Just trying to help with what I can.. And you could always sleep on your parent's couch while you try to find a job?
Ahh darlin, Let me tell you - this is life. It sucks doesn't it. Your situation has provided me with a flash back about four years ago when I was in exactly the same boat. I mean .... how can I be experienced in the job if no one will give me the opportunity to gain the experience????? My solution to the problem? Well, some would call me a gypsy. I now have experience I couldn't possibly have got in Perth (Australia ....). I've worked in some beautiful parts of the country, and gained experience and knowledge city dwellers are awestruck by. You may have the same problem as me - you're to smart for them. Visit my website and contact me if you wish.
Thanks for the support everyone. I've found a friend who is in a similar boat as I am, so we've been hunting for jobs together, which has made job hunting more fun for both of us. Unfortunately, crashing on my parents' couch is not an affordable option, they live on the west coast and I live on Lake Ontario. My roommates, friends and my parents are helping me out in whatever small way they can, which is super awesome and I am so thankful.
Two Positive and two negatives My mom is in town, and she's been super awesome. It looks like I might be getting a job as a rock climbing instructor at a kids camp, which is awesome. Unfortunately, after the interview I got on a city bus and my wallet vanished and the TTC (Toronto Transit) is on Strike so I can't check lost and found for my wallet, which blows. Instead of waiting for them to get back to work, I'm cancelling and replacing my cards, which kinda sucks because I can't get my BC ID and health card in Ontario. And my roommate who is in London (England) hasn't paid rent... My other roommate is preoccupied and doesn't give a shit. I called my landlord and he wasn't too happy. So what do I do? GAH...
