[skinny mike]

i realized today that i probably am not going to get any of the 5 jobs that i applied for a while back, so now i am scrambling to try and figure something out. i figured that having a few years of retail experience under my belt and also loads of outdoors experience would make me quite qualified to work at the local ems or rei (both have a couple clueless people working there), but i guess not. lthumbsdown:

seeing as how i probably won't get any of the jobs that i really wanted, i'm now trying to see if i can find any openings outside of the greater boston area. that way i can at least get out of my hometown to help me retain at least some of my sanity if i have a ****ty job. current ideas for new places to go are north conway and lake placid. touristy areas usually have lots of low-level jobs and both should have plenty of camping areas where i could stay for the summer. being in either of those places would also save me a ton of money since i wouldn't have to drive far to get to the great climbing that both of those areas offer.

this is the first time that i've been completely uncertain about my summer employment and it really sucks. i can only imagine what those of you who are in similar situations but have families to support or rent to pay feel like.

 

[narlus]

you can carry some of my photo gear.

pay is about the same i make....zero.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

stay at home and find a job. don't burden yourself with expenses when you're just now trying to dig yourself out of typical college freshman post-year debt.

 

[dan-o]

You have to realize that retailers value reliable, year-round mediocrity over enthusiastic seasonal workers.

Buy a beater tow-truck and become a repo-man. Recession breeds opportunity!

 

[skinny mike]

You have to realize that retailers value reliable, year-round mediocrity over enthusiastic seasonal workers.

i am well aware that most places want employees who will stay for a while, but generally most outdoor stores need a couple extra employees over the summer as that's when their business picks up a bit.

 

[Arkayne]

I was on the verge of delivering pizza's before getting my job.

Good luck on the search mang!

 

[cannondalejunky]

have you tried putting your resume on craigslist...i did that and had 3 calls within a couple weeks and a new job almost 3 weeks after i posted it

 

[ire]

i am well aware that most places want employees who will stay for a while, but generally most outdoor stores need a couple extra employees over the summer as that's when their business picks up a bit.

It seems like most places are operating on skeleton crews, or are cutting back. Have you thought about doing something other than retail for the summer?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

i am well aware that most places want employees who will stay for a while, but generally most outdoor stores need a couple extra employees over the summer as that's when their business picks up a bit.

Did you try the EMS on Dorset Street in Burlington?

 

[skinny mike]

Have you thought about doing something other than retail for the summer?

i'll probably end up doing something else this summer, most likely i'll be bussing tables somewhere at this point.

Did you try the EMS on Dorset Street in Burlington?

no, i applied at the ones back around home because i can't afford to live up here this summer.

 

[manimal]

you could always become an informant for the man and, if you're good, can bring in a couple hundred per day w/out having to be nice to people

 

[vtjim]

I take it you tried the REI and Dicks in Framingham?

 

[Serial Midget]

The forecast for retail growth over the next 18 months is pretty grim. Many retailers have instituted a hiring freeze - seasonal businesses will be hit hardest as they do not sell the core stables of everyday life.

Also: the cost of hiring & training temp labor is very high, in times of economic stress the return on investment is just too low to justify a newbie. The chances of the previous years seasonal employees returning are pretty good - they'll have a leg up because their past performance is already a known quantity.

 

[cannondalejunky]

i know people who do the army core of engineers during the summer...good pay out doors and it's seasonal

 

[sperkins]

good luck on your job search. try out wal-mart they are always hiring

 

[launburga]

You know anything about electricity? You have any hand tools?

 

[Red Rabbit]

The forecast for retail growth over the next 18 months is pretty grim.

In other words, time to go to back to school and get a Masters or Phd.

Or join the Air Force for the next 4 years. Steady paycheck and job security second to none.

By the time you're out you will be riding the economic upswing.

 

[skinny mike]

you could always become an informant for the man and, if you're good, can bring in a couple hundred per day w/out having to be nice to people

 

[SlapheadMofo]

Mike - I've got a lead on a place to stay for ya - either cheap rent or no rent if you're willing to do some home improvement type work. Nothing spectacular, but it'll get you out of the 'rents house for the summer (but still close enough to steal a couple meals off 'em). Lemme know if you want more info (or maybe I'll see you Saturday?)