You are incredibly lucky if you have a consistent summer/seasonal job. If you were able to get a job during summer (or during school) that was great, well paying, and has some consistency, you are unbelievably lucky. Few of us out there, however, suffer. In my case, I had a summer job in the summer of 2017 but it was the worst possible job ever. Not only that, certain people at the job make it such a hostile working environment that I would walk out of there crying.
Everyday I was belittled and made a fool of (mostly thanks to my little to none training) to the point where I just was excited to go to college because it meant I wouldn't have to work there anymore. However, when this current summer rolled around, I was starting at square one when it came to applying for a job. Even with over 20 applications sent out and (only) 4 calls for interviews, I did hear some fair share of comments about not having a job yet.
1. "Do you have a job yet?"
GiphyOf course, the obvious comment is always "do you have a job yet?" Now I do, but at the beginning of the summer it was a straight up: no. No, I do not have a job yet and believe me, it is killing me much more than it is killing you.
2. "When are you getting a job?"
GiphyUm, whenever the 20+ companies I applied to decide to call me back. Whenever they decide to read the application they indirectly asked for.
3. "Have you even applied anywhere?"
GiphyI have applied to so many places that I am extremely tired of typing out my information. I never want to type out my employment history ever again. My eyes and fingers cannot handle it.
4. "Well then, where have you applied?"
GiphyANYWHERE THAT HAS A GIANT SIGN SAYING "NOW HIRING". NOT MY FAULT NO ONE WANTS A GIRL THAT ONLY HAS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MAKING WRAPS AND CLEANING DISHES.
5. "Why don't you go down to [insert any business here] and see if they're hiring?"
GiphyMaybe I have. Maybe I scanned all over this damn town, hunting for a job that pays well and won't make me come home in tears. Believe it or not, I want myself to get a job more than you want me to get a job. Trust me.
