Can't find a job.

shoot higher and don't give up.

no interviews at all?

Cant find one either OP

Im 31 Clean Record, 13 years in Management building houses.

Fuck this Communist economy

It is terrible

Nope.

What gives is that you are an unskilled worker.

So first, get some skills. Check out your local community college to see what 2 year programs you might be interested in that will lead to some kind of career.

Of course, you can always join the Navy. They will test you to find out what you are good at, and then they will train you.

After that you can go to college on the GI Bill and get the education you need to have a profession.

I am same age as you, same thing, I go through a temporary (temp) agency, try that! Make sure they are reputable though. But be mindful, it is a TEMP job, but the ones I took had opportunty for employment and 11$ / hour isn't bad at 20

good luck

you have to become an entrepreneur. Sell yourself. If you're good at something do that thing and charge people for it.

What city and state do you live in?

Youre probably not qualified for most jobs. Your appearance and demeanor and the way you communicate may be sub par and I wouldnt blame people for not hiring you.

Then create your own job do soemthing innovative and good, your goverment has lied to you this country is dead. You saw third world countries and thought the people there were lazy and s tup id now see yourself.....

People in third world country work harder than americans by far, they try to get educated still thei ogverments cannot offer them anything..........

The U.S is the biggest lie ever pyramid scam....

All the goods and benefits americans have ever had was becuase of money printed from thin air... wars to poor countries which they now control.... and debt....

Wake up compared to the effort you have invested on your "diplomas" and not drugs every mexican ,indian etc kid has spent hundreds of thousans of hours and harder to create a better fuure for themselves and now you come cry about no job? find a way if you want to help yourself your family and your country (if you still believe its a country and not a scam...)

You need a PHD to work at those places now...

You usually have to know someone to get a job. Forget about the online applications. Contact everyone you know and ask them if they know someone who knows someone. Volunteer at a place where you want a job and work hard.

Not sure how accurate this is, but....
[link to www.onlinecolleges.net]

They seem to be saying the same thing here...
[link to www.thedailybeast.com]

Last Edited by nutmeg on 01/11/2013 09:08 PM

young man, get a job working at UPS or FedEx Ground. If you have a clean background then they will hire you as the turnover is great in this type of work. Yes, the work is physically hard but in a few months you will be stronger and healther. Get paid to get in shape. Seriously, a loader who I know that was overweight has only been working 3 months and has lost 35 lbs. He told me that he is so glad he didn't quit the first couple of weeks while his body was getting used to this hard physical labour. The pay isn't too bad either. 11.50 hr. starting out and 25 cent raise every 3 months.

i make my own hours and pay 3 to 5 dollars a square foot go in at 9 get home at 4 200 bucks

went to college to be a architect

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There's a thread on here where the OP was hiring merchant marines... let me find it for you.

The above is the typical response from a rich person.

Oops, too slow, the video...

Here it is:
Thread: I am a commercial ship captain. Ask me a question and i might answer it.

He says he's hiring!

Re: I am a commercial ship captain. Ask me a question and i might answer it.



where do we apply?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31152703

Go to your nearest coast guard station and acquire the two credentials you'll need. An MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential) and a TWIC ( Transportation Workers ID Card). Take a drug test. Get FBI background check. Get job. Takes two weeks. Easy process.

Re: I am a commercial ship captain. Ask me a question and i might answer it.





It is easy to get into. Great jobs especially for a single guy.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31930936

What is the exact process?

I also don't know how to swim...
Quoting: Ohio Leopard

Call the NMC (national Maritime Center) for any detailed questions. Very helpful people.

Visit your nearest Coast Guard station to obtain your MMC. Fill out the papers. They'll send you for a drug test. Pay them the $120 dollars and you'll receive a credential in the mail that looks like a passport.

Before you go to the CG though you go online to the TWIC website. Just google it. Set up an appointment to obtain your TWIC. Follow their instructions.

1. Acquire the TWIC
2. Acquire your MMC via the Coast Guard.
3. Apply for a job

There are three ways to apply for a job.
1. Go to a union
2. Go to a crew hiring agency
3. Apply directly to the company of your choice via their website

you must be white

Re: I am a commercial ship captain. Ask me a question and i might answer it.



I want a job.

How many hours do you work a week? Shifts? Days on and off? Time on land vs on water? Pay?

Thx.

Quoting: Dr. Super Bowl Dave

Commercial sailors are paid a day rate. Typically $250 to $300 per day based on a 12 hour day. After that you can retire to your room. This is a starting position. As you acquire experience you can move to other departments. Deck, engine room, or galley.

Typically you work 30 days on and get 30 days at home. Every company is different though. Deep sea you might be gone 60 days or more. In the gulf you can work 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. It varies widely.

If you are in port and you are not on watch you are free to go into town. But many companies are zero tolerance drug and alcohol so if you come back wasted you'll get fired. There are exceptions though and many crew have been known to have a sip or two before turning in.

how can you not get an interview at taco bell? is there something you're not telling us?

try burger king. they have the lowest hiring standards of any company in the country. have you seen the fuckers back in their kitchens?

I feel scared of feeling this way

Go join the Navy. Prep for the Asvab before you take the test so you can get the best schools.

Another good idea. Air Force was the best thing I ever did for myself ... got me into IT. And IT has been a good, solid career for me ever since.

There are NO jobs....

That's the purpose of NAFTA....

simple big difference between taking applications and hiring now

ask them up front when are they hiring and how many openings

no one hiring time to leave town capishe

notice how focused Obama has been on creating jobs since the election (NOT)

I wish you good luck OP, hang in there