Yet another post from me ...
Apr. 7th, 2004 06:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
hiddenmuseYeah, I know ... I'm doing short posts - several in the day. Then again, I'm just posting random things as they come to me. :)
But, this I probably should've/could've written about sooner. Especially since it has to do with work - and the possibility of getting work.
I ended up calling Starbucks yesterday - and was told that they were still reviewing applications, that I am still on file, and they will call me "depending upon their need". I know, I shouldn't let it get to me, but it almost felt like I was being told something to placate me - so I would leave well enough alone, and let them hire some 18 year old that won't leave them after a few months because they've gotten a "real" job. Still, I think it bothered me some, because I'd built up my hopes on it (not the smartest thing to do, I know ... but it's something I tend to do).
Today, though, I went to a few temp agencies, and had better luck. Randstad essentially blew me off (their loss), but Kimco was really nice - all I have to do is get a copy of my birth certificate & fill out the I-9 form before I can start working for them. Also, I had an interview with Insurance Professional Services (IPS), an agency that does temp, temp-to-hire and permanent work. That went quite well, and I found out that I could possibly do insurance work - even without a California License, so long as I have an active, valid license of some type. That really made my day - and helped me to feel better about my prospects.
So, yeah, there's that. Also, I've got a few jobs to apply for - and a job that I was jonesin' for before getting out here has become available. All I can say is that they agency is moving to an office near the Starbucks that I'd interviewed at. Isn't it ironic, indeed?
But, this I probably should've/could've written about sooner. Especially since it has to do with work - and the possibility of getting work.
I ended up calling Starbucks yesterday - and was told that they were still reviewing applications, that I am still on file, and they will call me "depending upon their need". I know, I shouldn't let it get to me, but it almost felt like I was being told something to placate me - so I would leave well enough alone, and let them hire some 18 year old that won't leave them after a few months because they've gotten a "real" job. Still, I think it bothered me some, because I'd built up my hopes on it (not the smartest thing to do, I know ... but it's something I tend to do).
Today, though, I went to a few temp agencies, and had better luck. Randstad essentially blew me off (their loss), but Kimco was really nice - all I have to do is get a copy of my birth certificate & fill out the I-9 form before I can start working for them. Also, I had an interview with Insurance Professional Services (IPS), an agency that does temp, temp-to-hire and permanent work. That went quite well, and I found out that I could possibly do insurance work - even without a California License, so long as I have an active, valid license of some type. That really made my day - and helped me to feel better about my prospects.
So, yeah, there's that. Also, I've got a few jobs to apply for - and a job that I was jonesin' for before getting out here has become available. All I can say is that they agency is moving to an office near the Starbucks that I'd interviewed at. Isn't it ironic, indeed?
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Date: 2004-04-08 06:26 pm (UTC)they list sites for all over the bay area on job links....could be worth it to check it out...
"shawn"
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Date: 2004-04-08 07:34 pm (UTC)I really like craigslist.org - I've found a couple of job listings, Kellie and I have been finding studies and focus groups to participate in (as well as make a few bucks on the side), and I've been looking into activity groups, so I can find more people to hang out with in the city. :)
So, long story short, there's much love for craigslist.org
Carly