Everyone thinks I'm a loser, even my kids. The look on everyones face when I say I'm working at Walmart.... To me work is work and you do whatever you have to do to support your family. I haven't worked retail since the 90s . Back then I did a lot of shitty jobs like magazine sales, door to door cookware sales, door to door long distance phone service sales, sold knock off perfume in parking lots. I've been working since I was 14 in 1993 with the exception of 9 months laid off in 2013. I got laid off in March and am on unemployment. I've made massive lifestyle changes and the only debt I have is student loan and mortgage with escrow. I am still $2k short a month with unemployment and it's coming out of my very limited savings. I am working part time as to still get my unemployment and have time to look for a job. I will make an extra $322/week working at Walmart. After taxes that will almost cover food for the month and will lower what I'm taking from savings. I've been a single parent for over 20 years. I have 2 kids at home that I'm fully supporting. I can't just sit here applying for jobs with no one calling me and just hope, I'd rather just figure shit out in the mean time n do what I gotta do. Ive already been through my network, nothing. I'm tapping into other people's networks, still nothing. I have a MBA and 24 years in my field. Ironically I just finished my first 2 days at Walmart and I got 2 interview requests (after deleting 14 years of experience fr9m ny resume). I'm super happy about it. I've applied to 200 jobs since January (got WARN notice) and i had 1 legit interview. Don't be too good to hustle n do what you have to do, whatever that may be. Yes all the negativity made me cry and made me want to just blow off my first day but I put my big girl panties on, said fuck the haters and went to work. I have to give my one friend/former coworker props because her immediate reaction was " I'm so proud of you!" I used to be her manager. She is the only person in my life that didn't make me feel like a POS. I'm not ashamed I'm working at Walmart so I'm going to keep telling people. That is all. ****ETA I'm a woman, mom**** This is from the other forum. How could this happen in US? It’s disgraceful
It’s great that you are able to adjust and do what’s needed to survive- believe me, not everyone is capable of doing that. Just hang in there and I am sure you’ll succeed. Best of luck to you.
+1 rooting for you OP!
I don't know why your kids think you're a loser. If my parent did this I would be proud of them. Tell your kids to get a part time job lol. It's just a phase and you aren't the only one. I have heard stories of people doing part time jobs to ride out this terrible job market. Hell I would do one myself if my visa allowed.
You say you deleted 14 years of experience…. Was your resume two pages?
Probably helped with readability and also ageism - removing 14 years of experience makes OP look younger when they're screening resumes
Yes, this works for ageism. Really only need the last 10 years.
Major respect, I hope things work out for you soon
How does it compare to like UBER? Income wise
Uber is more cash in your pocket but generally less than this when you account for depreciation on your car.
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do uber or doordash, if you never done it, it will give sign up bonus or delivery bonus etc.
You are an example of how strong a woman really is. This is a phase, and it will pass. Keep hustling. Destiny will bend to your will. Do not give up. If you need referrals at oracle pls send me a dm.
Wow what a brave, positive & strong women, thanks for inspiring with the story
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Looks like you're on Reddit too, I see the same story was just posted. I just got laid off today, you gotta do what you gotta do
The last sentence mentions some "other forum". Maybe that's Reddit