Huge Dilemma

Cheesypuff · 06-07-2005, 12:47 PM

I'm just about to grad from collge.

I told a few of my friends I would stay with them for a year to just chill and stuff...but I CAN'T FIND A JOB TO PAY THE RENT!!! I have enough saved to pay the rent for 3 months. THere are no job opportunites where I live!!!

Now...here is the dilemma. They expect me to move in with them to pay for the rent so the rent will be low. But there are no job opportunites where I live, so I have to live somewhere else!!! The only reason why we moved was becuase I would stay with them to pay the rent. So if I leave, they would also have to leave. I have to go somewhere else so can find a job!!! WHAT TO DO!?!?!?

gear02 · 06-07-2005, 12:49 PM

Congrats on graduation!

I think you should tell them you can't live with them because you can't find jobs in that area. If they're really your friends they'd understand, but at the same time try to help them find a replacement. Don't just walk off.

nickel · 06-07-2005, 01:15 PM

the truth will set you free.
really, just tell them what you've told us.

now, are you still trying to find a job there? or is it totally futile?

Jihforce · 06-07-2005, 01:21 PM

if you can't find a job, you can't stay there. pretty self explanatory no?

Showtime · 06-07-2005, 01:33 PM

Start your own at home business.

-j

cadetevon · 06-07-2005, 02:16 PM

This is when it's both good and BAD to have such low unemployment.

Good for the economy, bad for those looking for a job.

Have you considered taking a lower paying job or one not in your exact field? Or are you determined to be employed in your field?

I ask because sometimes if you broaden your search, you can find things you'd never otherwise see.

BrewMaster · 06-07-2005, 02:20 PM

where exactly do you live? and are you dead set on staying in a certain field?

i would tell them the truth. maybe one of them can help you with the job search.

GracieBayb · 06-07-2005, 02:24 PM

try going through the campus career center because alot of companies send their recruiters through local universities for recent grads... sometimes you just need to keep your eyes peeled for the good opportunities that are hiding beneath the surface of all the crappy internships and stuff. have you already tried going through hotjobs or craigslist? what was your major? have you had the career center look at your resume? cover letter? sometimes you need a little extra help making your paperwork stand out to employers...

in any case congratulations on graduating!!

TofuNinja · 06-07-2005, 03:24 PM

It depends on how picky you want to be with your job choice.... I am sure you can find a retail or food job. But do you want it?

BigJon · 06-07-2005, 04:19 PM

Since you never signed a legally binding document saying you would stay with them....you don't have to. Now...they may be bummed, but "real friends" would understand and not hold it against you!

Showtime · 06-07-2005, 04:22 PM

Real friends don't leave their friends hanging.

-j

Y2J · 06-07-2005, 05:22 PM

You got 3 months to find a job.. I took me that long to find my current one just as I was running out of money after graduation (and I held out for a good one)

eSDee · 06-07-2005, 05:38 PM

Don't you have a Trader Joes where you live? Pick up a job there stocking shelves until you find a good job. TJ's good about that crap.

InfiniteNothing · 06-07-2005, 05:42 PM

How is it that you were able to save up money before graduating? Use whatever financed that.

BigJon · 06-07-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showtime

Real friends don't leave their friends hanging.

-j

Yeah...but it sounds to me like he said it was an "idea" he was tossing around with his friends...not set in stone.

brainsmile · 06-07-2005, 06:16 PM

seems like the answer is obvious...

www.cheesypuffexposed.com

attgig · 06-09-2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJon

Yeah...but it sounds to me like he said it was an "idea" he was tossing around with his friends...not set in stone.

i think it was more than an idea. he & friends already moved to their new place, where he was going to share the rent.

sourdough · 06-10-2005, 04:19 PM

Ever thought about going into the bakery business?

AmRivlin · 06-11-2005, 12:15 AM

well if you want you can make 12-13 working 4 nights a week at ocbinc.com i heard, just by copying and printing stuff.

They are a giant print shop around the area. I almost considered it, but then wondered when I would sleep. Anyway the OCB owner is a car nut, so get in good with him and you can have 1 of his 4 maseratis

06-07-2005, 12:47 PM	#1
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,782	Huge Dilemma I'm just about to grad from collge. I told a few of my friends I would stay with them for a year to just chill and stuff...but I CAN'T FIND A JOB TO PAY THE RENT!!! I have enough saved to pay the rent for 3 months. THere are no job opportunites where I live!!! Now...here is the dilemma. They expect me to move in with them to pay for the rent so the rent will be low. But there are no job opportunites where I live, so I have to live somewhere else!!! The only reason why we moved was becuase I would stay with them to pay the rent. So if I leave, they would also have to leave. I have to go somewhere else so can find a job!!! WHAT TO DO!?!?!? __________________ Life is like toilet paper, long and useful! The stars at night, are big and bright clap 4x deep in the heart of TEXAS!

06-07-2005, 01:15 PM	#3
nickel Vice Chairwoman, Joint Chieftess of Staff Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jeterville, NYY Posts: 17,786	the truth will set you free. really, just tell them what you've told us. now, are you still trying to find a job there? or is it totally futile? __________________ click me

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06-07-2005, 02:16 PM	#6
cadetevon Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,388	This is when it's both good and BAD to have such low unemployment. Good for the economy, bad for those looking for a job. Have you considered taking a lower paying job or one not in your exact field? Or are you determined to be employed in your field? I ask because sometimes if you broaden your search, you can find things you'd never otherwise see. __________________ Yvonne Funny: My Next Wife.

06-07-2005, 02:20 PM	#7
BrewMaster Ruler-Of-All-Things-Beer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,249	where exactly do you live? and are you dead set on staying in a certain field? i would tell them the truth. maybe one of them can help you with the job search. __________________ respect beer.

06-07-2005, 12:49 PM	#2
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Congrats on graduation! I think you should tell them you can't live with them because you can't find jobs in that area. If they're really your friends they'd understand, but at the same time try to help them find a replacement. Don't just walk off.

06-07-2005, 01:21 PM	#4
Jihforce Vice Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 4,352	if you can't find a job, you can't stay there. pretty self explanatory no?

06-07-2005, 02:24 PM	#8
GracieBayb Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 818	try going through the campus career center because alot of companies send their recruiters through local universities for recent grads... sometimes you just need to keep your eyes peeled for the good opportunities that are hiding beneath the surface of all the crappy internships and stuff. have you already tried going through hotjobs or craigslist? what was your major? have you had the career center look at your resume? cover letter? sometimes you need a little extra help making your paperwork stand out to employers... in any case congratulations on graduating!! Last edited by GracieBayb : 06-07-2005 at 02:27 PM.

06-07-2005, 03:24 PM	#9
TofuNinja Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: On Serenity Posts: 3,503	It depends on how picky you want to be with your job choice.... I am sure you can find a retail or food job. But do you want it? __________________ "To search for the old is to understand the new." -Gichin Funakoshi- ===>>>LABELED CANTACUZENE'S DUMBEST PERSON ALIVE!!!<<<===

06-07-2005, 04:19 PM	#10
BigJon Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the kitchen...skinning onions... Posts: 4,946	Since you never signed a legally binding document saying you would stay with them....you don't have to. Now...they may be bummed, but "real friends" would understand and not hold it against you! __________________

06-07-2005, 04:22 PM	#11
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	Real friends don't leave their friends hanging. -j

06-07-2005, 05:22 PM	#12
Y2J Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: From Here to Eternity Posts: 1,486	You got 3 months to find a job.. I took me that long to find my current one just as I was running out of money after graduation (and I held out for a good one)

06-07-2005, 05:38 PM	#13
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Don't you have a Trader Joes where you live? Pick up a job there stocking shelves until you find a good job. TJ's good about that crap. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

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06-11-2005, 12:15 AM	#19
AmRivlin Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,061	well if you want you can make 12-13 working 4 nights a week at ocbinc.com i heard, just by copying and printing stuff. They are a giant print shop around the area. I almost considered it, but then wondered when I would sleep. Anyway the OCB owner is a car nut, so get in good with him and you can have 1 of his 4 maseratis __________________ Got\|Apex Senior Experienced Poster SEP

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