After a year of looking, I finally got a job!!! [Archive]

Prof.

Jul 3, 2009, 04:17 PM

I now work at Jewel-Osco (supervalue to some of you) in Glen Ellyn, IL. I know it's not the most luxurious job, but during this economic recession/depression, money is money so I'm happy. :) I'll be in the bakery making cookies, bread, cakes, etc. Maybe I'll be able to eat the broken ones? :D

I'm 20, btw... for anyone who was wondering.

I hope to save up $2,000 for community college and $5,000 for my future car. :-)

Diane2boys

Jul 3, 2009, 04:18 PM

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MacDawg

Jul 3, 2009, 04:18 PM

Congrats on the job!

Be on time... work hard... and show them you can be dependable
Try to save a little of your money too

Woof, Woof - Dawg http://homepage.mac.com/k.j.vinson/pawprint.gif

joro

Jul 3, 2009, 04:34 PM

Congrats and schooling is always a good investment to make! :)

Demosthenes X

Jul 3, 2009, 05:00 PM

Congrats on the job. I know how tough it can be - it took me a month to find a summer job, and even that's a part-time position with crappy pay.

To save, open up a savings account with ING or someone similar. You can set it up to automatically take a certain amount from your chequing account every X days, so you could (for example) set it to take half your paycheque every payday and put it right into your savings. Makes it really easy to save. :)

kymac

Jul 3, 2009, 05:36 PM

jecapaga

Jul 3, 2009, 05:38 PM

Congrats on the job. Do you have any prior bakery experience or did they hire you/willing to train you? Good idea to save and go to college but you also never know where this will take you.

thegoldenmackid

Jul 3, 2009, 05:41 PM

Congrats, time to change your vote here. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=738764)

I DEMAND A RECOUNT.

Prof.

Jul 3, 2009, 05:45 PM

it only takes 2000 dollars to go to community college?! :eek:
It's $120 per credit hour per class. I'm only gonna take some mental health classes at first (i want to be a social worker for troubled teens) so I can ease my way back into the whole school thing. I haven't been in school since high school.:o

if you want to be a full-time student, I think it costs either 10k a year or 15k a year. I am not certain tho..
Congrats on the job. I know how tough it can be - it took me a month to find a summer job, and even that's a part-time position with crappy pay.

To save, open up a savings account with ING or someone similar. You can set it up to automatically take a certain amount from your chequing account every X days, so you could (for example) set it to take half your paycheque every payday and put it right into your savings. Makes it really easy to save. :)
There's a bank inside Jewel. The HR lady said i can set it up so they take 50% of my paycheck and put it in a savings account then the other 50% in my checking account. So that's what I'm gonna do. :-)

Congrats on the job. Do you have any prior bakery experience or did they hire you/willing to train you? Good idea to save and go to college but you also never know where this will take you.
I bake with my mom whenever she bakes cookies, pound cake, cupcakes, etc... dose that count? :p

I have to go thru 36 hours of training.

noaccess

Jul 3, 2009, 05:51 PM

Congratulations on your new job :)

spaceboots06

Jul 3, 2009, 05:53 PM

Congrats!!!

LizKat

Jul 3, 2009, 06:20 PM

I'm happy for you -- congratulations! Mmmm, I love the smell of baked goods happening. Would be great if they let employees take the broken cookies or the lopsided cakes home, eh?

Tell us what you end up baking so we can drool...

This has gotta beat a lot of jobs for atmosphere at least.

Good luck with school :)

killerrobot

Jul 3, 2009, 06:25 PM

Congrats on your new job. My sister worked in a bakery and she really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.

When do you start?

Demosthenes X

Jul 3, 2009, 06:37 PM

There's a bank inside Jewel. The HR lady said i can set it up so they take 50% of my paycheck and put it in a savings account then the other 50% in my checking account. So that's what I'm gonna do. :-)

They make it so easy these days! :) Sounds like a good plan - the easiest way to save is to park part of every cheque in an account you don't have a debit or credit card linked to. Sounds like you'll be fine. :)

u49aa2

Jul 3, 2009, 06:39 PM

Congratulation and Good luck :)

Prof.

Jul 3, 2009, 07:45 PM

Congrats on your new job. My sister worked in a bakery and she really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.

When do you start?
I start Monday. :)

jecapaga

Jul 3, 2009, 07:58 PM

I start Monday. :)

Is this your first official 'job'? Not sure if this was already mentioned.

aethelbert

Jul 3, 2009, 09:56 PM

Welcome to the rat race. Inside knowledge: the rats always win.

sushi

Jul 3, 2009, 10:01 PM

I now work at Jewel-Osco (supervalue to some of you) in Glen Ellyn, IL. I know it's not the most luxurious job, but during this economic recession/depression, money is money so I'm happy. :) I'll be in the bakery making cookies, bread, cakes, etc. Maybe I'll be able to eat the broken ones? :D
Congratulations on the job! :)

Sounds interesting.

There's a bank inside Jewel. The HR lady said i can set it up so they take 50% of my paycheck and put it in a savings account then the other 50% in my checking account. So that's what I'm gonna do. :-)
Good plan! Always good to save.

Tomorrow

Jul 3, 2009, 10:45 PM

It's $120 per credit hour per class. I'm only gonna take some mental health classes at first (i want to be a social worker for troubled teens) so I can ease my way back into the whole school thing. I haven't been in school since high school.:o

if you want to be a full-time student, I think it costs either 10k a year or 15k a year. I am not certain tho..

Wow...education costs have really gotten out of hand!

Granted, it was 22 years ago when I started community college, but it was like $19 a credit hour. Public university was about $8000 a year for tuition, fees, AND your dorm room.

Just the same, congratulations on the job - it's a great feeling! And I think you have a pretty good handle on what to do with your earnings, so props to you for that!

Prof.

Jul 3, 2009, 11:48 PM

Is this your first official 'job'? Not sure if this was already mentioned.
Nope. this will be my third job.

Ntombi

Jul 4, 2009, 12:01 AM

Congratulations!

It's great that you have a savings plan in place already. So many people told me to put a certain percentage away, no matter how much (or little) I earned, and I didn't listen for years.

And good luck on the schooling thing too. Social work is a calling, and if you are willing to answer the call, godspeed. :)

brax.j

Jul 4, 2009, 12:02 AM

dose that count? :p

If I were you I would put more money towards college than a car right now. A car is instant gratification but the schooling will pay off a lot more in the long run.

mscriv

Jul 4, 2009, 01:14 AM

I'm only gonna take some mental health classes at first (i want to be a social worker for troubled teens) so I can ease my way back into the whole school thing.

Noooooooo! Turn back while you still can! :D Just kidding. Social Work or Mental Health is a great career, but be wise about how you proceed. Starting with community college is a great idea. You will only make decent money if you get a Masters or Doctorate degree. Mental Health is one of those fields where you can often put yourself through school while actually working on the job. Once you get some classes under your belt start looking for ways to get a job in the field. There are tons of programs out there where you can work without a degree like the YMCA or Boys & Girl's Clubs. If you put some time in with one of these places then you may become eligible for tuition reimbursement which will further help you complete your education. Don't go get some super expensive undergraduate degree because you are most likely looking at a starting salary somewhere in the 20's with your bachelors. That's why pursuing a Masters, Licensure, and possibly a Doctorate is the way to go.

Congrats on the new job, baking is a great skill that you will no doubt find many uses for in the future. And good luck with your education and career. Let me know if you have any other questions that I might be able to answer.

natebookpro

Jul 4, 2009, 01:17 AM

Congrats!

Scepticalscribe

Jul 4, 2009, 01:18 PM

That's great news in the current economic climate and working in a bakery sounds a lot better than some other places. I hope they allow you to take home broken or lop-sided buns/cakes and that it turns out to be a fun, enjoyable and rewarding environment to work in.

Good luck with your future plans, too; studying is a great idea and social work is an incredibly worthy career, but can be difficult, demanding yet very rewarding; well done and good luck on planning on saving for your future.

Cheers and good luck

dmr727

Jul 4, 2009, 01:23 PM

Congrats Prof. - that's great news!

iBookG4user

Jul 4, 2009, 01:31 PM

Congrats on the job! How many places did you apply to before you got a job?

ucfgrad93

Jul 4, 2009, 01:59 PM

Congratulations!

suburbia

Jul 4, 2009, 05:22 PM

Congratulations Prof. :)

You should be very proud you're already so responsible. I was a spoilt brat when I was 20. Someone like yourself definitely restore my faith in youth.

wvuwhat

Jul 4, 2009, 11:24 PM

Prof.

Jul 5, 2009, 12:41 AM

Congratulations Prof. :)

You should be very proud you're already so responsible. I was a spoilt brat when I was 20. Someone like yourself definitely restore my faith in youth.
I'm doin it to help my family financially. I don't wanna be homeless again. :(

dukebound85

Jul 5, 2009, 12:51 AM

Congratulations on the job, I hope to be there soon. I have sent out over 500 resumes and have only gotten about 15 calls back, 10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2). It's a tough time for anyone right now and I just graduated with a B.A. from a good school

why on earth would you only accept 2 of 10 interview offers?

I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company

sushi

Jul 5, 2009, 01:00 AM

why on earth would you only accept 2 of 10 interview offers?

I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company
Agree. This seems a bit odd if you want to find a job.

brax.j

Jul 5, 2009, 01:38 AM

10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2)
...
I just graduated with a B.A. from a good school

I'm not so sure that "good school" is as good as you think it is.

wvuwhat

Jul 5, 2009, 05:12 AM

Agree. This seems a bit odd if you want to find a job.

I applied for full-time mid-level jobs and was offered the chance to interview for part-time entry level jobs. Essentially, they liked me, but it wasn't for the jobs I was seeking.

I'm not so sure that "good school" is as good as you think it is.

While I agree it isn't the school with the best reputation, my degree program is pretty highly looked upon. It doesn't help that the area I'm in now has the biggest alumni membership outside of in state.

TwinCities Dan

Jul 5, 2009, 05:23 AM

Congrats Prof.!

Give 'em Hell! :D :cool:

kymac

Jul 5, 2009, 05:46 AM

I don't wanna be homeless again. :(

aww.. what happened?

sushi

Jul 5, 2009, 09:32 AM

I applied for full-time mid-level jobs and was offered the chance to interview for part-time entry level jobs. Essentially, they liked me, but it wasn't for the jobs I was seeking.
Understand.

However, bear in mind that sometimes a part-time entry level job can lead to a much better position once you prove yourself. Of course this is not always the case as it depends on the situation.

And on a side note, interviewing practice can be useful as well.

suburbia

Jul 5, 2009, 12:44 PM

I'm doin it to help my family financially. I don't wanna be homeless again. :(

That is very admirable of you Prof. :) You definitely have my utmost respect.

A friend of mine, who works with charities in Africa and India, were discussing how ungrateful and spoiled North Americans can be (I had brought up the subject of city workers here in Toronto striking. They're not anywhere near underpaid or overworked, and to cause such extreme inconveniences to the entire city at such hard economic times won't get them my support or sympathies.), and then I came across your post, and really-- it's just encouraging to know there are individuals like yourself out there.

I hope you and your family are at a more financially stable place right now, and you can concentrate more on your education.

99MustangGTman

Jul 5, 2009, 01:29 PM

Congrats, I had to work and then go to a community college I finally go to a big state school now.

Tomorrow

Jul 5, 2009, 04:25 PM

I have sent out over 500 resumes and have only gotten about 15 calls back, 10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2).

I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company

I have mixed feelings on that notion.

I've never been a fan of resume spamming - whenever I've had to look for a job I tried to match myself up to a position before I contacted the employer, then send a resume and cover letter (so they know more about me and can match me up to the right position, not entry-level). Last time around I ended up sending out about 10-12 resumes, got contacted by all of them, had six interviews and three offers.

Sending out 500 resumes would be more than I'd be able to keep up with, and if word got around that I was applying all over the place I'm afraid it would make me come across as desperate.

wvuwhat

Jul 5, 2009, 06:04 PM

I have mixed feelings on that notion.

I've never been a fan of resume spamming - whenever I've had to look for a job I tried to match myself up to a position before I contacted the employer, then send a resume and cover letter (so they know more about me and can match me up to the right position, not entry-level). Last time around I ended up sending out about 10-12 resumes, got contacted by all of them, had six interviews and three offers.

Sending out 500 resumes would be more than I'd be able to keep up with, and if word got around that I was applying all over the place I'm afraid it would make me come across as desperate.

I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.

sushi

Jul 5, 2009, 06:52 PM

I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.
Understand. Makes perfect sense now.

Good luck with the job interviews. :)

Surely

Jul 5, 2009, 06:56 PM

Prof.

Jul 5, 2009, 08:31 PM

Congrats.... a job's a job, right? Good that you have a plan for the future.
Thank you. :D
I've shopped at that Jewel..... it's on Roosevelt rd., right?
HAHA yes! Did you used to live in Glen Ellyn/Wheaton?
aww.. what happened?
It's a long, dark, depressing story. Let's just say my family and myself have been thru things no one should ever go thru.
That is very admirable of you Prof. :) You definitely have my utmost respect.

A friend of mine, who works with charities in Africa and India, were discussing how ungrateful and spoiled North Americans can be (I had brought up the subject of city workers here in Toronto striking. They're not anywhere near underpaid or overworked, and to cause such extreme inconveniences to the entire city at such hard economic times won't get them my support or sympathies.), and then I came across your post, and really-- it's just encouraging to know there are individuals like yourself out there.

I hope you and your family are at a more financially stable place right now, and you can concentrate more on your education.
Thank you, suburbia. :)

Tomorrow

Jul 5, 2009, 09:34 PM

I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.

Wow...what kind of work are you looking for? Have you tried working with any recruiters?

I'll admit, the idea of losing your insurance sounds dire. Hopefully things will pick up for you pretty quick.