Getting so depressed...I want a job so bad ***UPDATE!!!***

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  • shannonmarie77
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 2:40 AM

• How about checking with your local colleges and see if you go on for a Masters Degree if they are hiring teachers.  My sister-in-law just finished hers and the schools here are desperate for nursing teachers.  Good luck to you, I hope it works out!
  

  Quoting LOVEmyBOYS17727:
  
  

  Yes, I have applied to every hospital, clinic, convalascent home, prison, drug rehab center etc. etc. etc within a 50 mile radius.  We are even ready to relocate if someone hires me

  I've applied to every type of position there is.  I've also applied to full time, part time, short hour, on call, per diem, seasonal, temporary. 

  I'm not picky at all. 

  Quoting shannonmarie77:
  
  

  I am in school to become a nurse and a lot of the local hospitals are on a hiring freeze.  Have you applied for part time, or Hospice is always an option.

   

  
  

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  • larashomebiz
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 2:47 AM

• Don't be depressed. You are so lucky to have such a hard working husband. I have heard that alot of college students don't get jobs in the career that they went to school for. I actaully work full time now, and have a part time home business. My husband works like crazy too, but we are raising three kids, and it is expensive here in California. That is why I am doing what I am doing. My 19-year old daughter has been looking for work for over a year now, and can't get a job either. It just seems like a rough ride for everybody now.

   

  Lara Montero
  Work At Home United
  http://www.workathomeunited.com/happymomof3
  http://www.livetotalwellness.com/happymomof3
  
  

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  • LOVEmyBOYS17727
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 4:22 AM

• Yes, I am very lucky.  We are very lucky as a family to have everything that we have. 

  I just want to be able to make a contribution.  If I get a good job, my husband can either cut back on his hours or quit his job.  You see, he also got his B.S.N. degree, but never had a chance to study and take the board exam yet.

  I quit my job and he worked while I studied and took the test.  The plan was that after I got my license, I would work...he would stay home and have HIS chance to study, take the test, and get HIS license.  Well it's not happening as fast as we would have hoped...but we both know we are very blessed...
  

  Quoting larashomebiz:
  
  

  Don't be depressed. You are so lucky to have such a hard working husband. I have heard that alot of college students don't get jobs in the career that they went to school for. I actaully work full time now, and have a part time home business. My husband works like crazy too, but we are raising three kids, and it is expensive here in California. That is why I am doing what I am doing. My 19-year old daughter has been looking for work for over a year now, and can't get a job either. It just seems like a rough ride for everybody now.

   

  
  

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  • Stephanie808
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 4:29 AM

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  Quoting SageZen:
  
  

  I'm sorry that you are down but you need to suck it up. You need to feel lucky that you at least were able to go to school. You need to feel lucky that this recession has not affected your family( your husbands job) Because of the economy my husband had to take a pay cut and now we can barely survive. We don't have enough money to go to school and we don't have anyone to watch our child if we wanted to go to school. So be glad your at least in a comfortable place. But good luck on finding one. 

  You suck it up!
  

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  • LOVEmyBOYS17727
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 4:39 AM

• I am 100% grateful for EVERYTHING we have.  I'm grateful for my kids, my husband who works his butt off...I'm grateful that even with the economy sucking right now we are still in a place where we are okay even on one income.  I am grateful we got to go to college as young parents, and we got to do it together.  However, I worked my butt off for 4 years studying while taking care of a baby...it's not like it was just given to me. 

  I've never said I was ungrateful, because having this time with my children is a blessing that I am savoring every single momen of.  BUT, I'm not going to lie and say that it's not disappointing to be looking for work this long and not have a single interview yet. 
  

  Quoting SageZen:
  
  

  I'm sorry that you are down but you need to suck it up. You need to feel lucky that you at least were able to go to school. You need to feel lucky that this recession has not affected your family( your husbands job) Because of the economy my husband had to take a pay cut and now we can barely survive. We don't have enough money to go to school and we don't have anyone to watch our child if we wanted to go to school. So be glad your at least in a comfortable place. But good luck on finding one. 

  
  

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  • Mrs.Wasson
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 4:48 AM

• I totally understand. Try going to these places and applying in person. Sometimes that helps. Continue to check every day. That way if something does open up they are going to think of you :P
  

  
  

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  • Caitlin10081989
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 4:57 AM

• Now a days in hospitals there are not a lot of openings. I agree with volunteering. Volunteering gives them a chance to get to know you as well as if you are committed to two days and you come both those two days at the time you say you will it shows them that you can come to work on time and that you will not be leaving early or taking off tons of sick/vacation days. You'll also be able to know when a job opening comes up in the area that you want to work so that you can be one of the first people to get your resume/application in.
  

  Quoting LOVEmyBOYS17727:
  
  

  I'll have to look into it.  I do know people in hospitals nearly everyone in my family and my hubby's family is in some kind of medical field (MA, RN, CNA, LVN)...but they all say there are just no openings and no one is really looking for inexperienced nurses.

  I remember 8 years ago, my mother FINALLY got her license after 6 years of working non-nursing jobs and then 10 years of being a SAHM.  She applied at Kaiser on a whim when visiting her dad in the hospital in person and they were so short of nurses they hired her on the spot!!! 

  Those were the days.  Now the economy sucks and a lot of hospitals here have hiring freezes.  I'm in Northern California. 
  

  Quoting Kylie819:
  
  

  I don't know where you live, but in my area you basically have to know someone in order to get a job in a hospital.

  My best friend is certified as a CNA and is working on her nursing degree.  She recently got a job as a CNA on the peds floor at a local hospital because about six months ago she started volunteering 1-2 times per week at that hospital!!  Any way you could volunteer somewhere to get your foot in the door?  That way they'll have a face to go with the name and you can personally talk to someone there about job openings.  Also you can check out the place beforehand to see whether you would like working there!!

  
  

  
  

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  • sunshine21pa
  on Jul. 1, 2009 at 7:06 AM

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  Quoting Stephanie808:
  
  

   

  Quoting SageZen:
  
  

  I'm sorry that you are down but you need to suck it up. You need to feel lucky that you at least were able to go to school. You need to feel lucky that this recession has not affected your family( your husbands job) Because of the economy my husband had to take a pay cut and now we can barely survive. We don't have enough money to go to school and we don't have anyone to watch our child if we wanted to go to school. So be glad your at least in a comfortable place. But good luck on finding one. 

  You suck it up!

  I know that was totally uncalled for!! OP I wish you luck in finding a job! Its hard right now for everyone!
  

  

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  • LOVEmyBOYS17727
  on Jul. 3, 2009 at 3:42 PM
• bump for update

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  • MrsThomas55
  on Jul. 3, 2009 at 3:47 PM

• I am so glad you got something!! I know how frustrating that can be.. I'm sure you won't have so much trouble after that.. That is def some experience! Congrats to you!
  

  
  

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