I need a job!

[Brendan713]

i work at the A&P in Pluckemin NJ and i need a job with decent pay i am avaiable after school everyday and all weekend just about anyone got anything?

[maroman88]

i worked at shoprite for 7 years all thru college and high school... it sucked big time, but the flexibilty of hours couldnt be beat, id stay there if i were u

[Brendan713]

yeah i agree with flexibility but i want Money so i can make my car better getting 7.65 before union dues and then after union dues and taxes to this that and the other thing its about 7.00 an hour

[fmybody]

www.securitas.com

apply online.. it sounds gay to be a security officer but.. i get paid 12.50/hr to be on njfboa.org right now lol i wear a suit and tie and work with a bunch of cool guys

u gotta be 18 tho.. u also gotta pay to get certified. like 120 bucks or something but then u can take ur security license anywheres to get a job... easy money.. good for while ur in school cause u can do ur homework on ur down time... (well i can at my place)

if you put my name on the thing for when it asks who refered u i get like 250 bucks too... if you got any questions or nething let me know ill be checkin in on this thread lol

ps im 20 yrs old and taking 12 creds at kean university so i have the time.. u should too with ur weekend availability

even if u dont put my name or w/e its still good for students man id look into if i were you

[Frosty]

Ughh that union sucks(****before union asslickers say anything I was in that union for years and they're a joke).

The pay sucks until you've been there for some years or change positions. The flexibility is good. How about picking up another part time job 1 or 2 days a week that pays more?

[91chevywt]

I recommend sticking with the supermarket thing. The pay isnt that great at the moment, but the job will always be there, and there should always be enough hours plus regular raises. If you stick with it for 3+ years you'll look at it a totally different way. I'm not sure if youre a college student but say you come out of college 4 years down the road, but you stuck it out at A&P or shoprite, etc. You should be able to make around 20k in a year and have some type of benefits with a little bit of seniority. Without that, you'll be stuck with minimum wage jobs while youre searching for something bigger that you went to school for. Also, future employers will see you as desirable if you stick somewhere for 3+ years.

All in all, the pay may not be that great, but if you stick it out you will be glad you did. Its hard to walk into a job today and make decent money without much experience.

[fmybody]

look dood. why would u stay with this job if its not suiting your needs.. you want more money.. get a better paying job.. even if its not the one i recommended.. if worse comes to worse and the job that pays more does work out for you... im sure A&P will take you bak -_-.. if not shoprite will.. if not pathmark will.. if not...somewhere else will...

just sayin...

i worked toys r us for a year and still made 8.25 lol and ill admit that job was more fun then mine now.. but what i was looking for was to buy a car.. i needed more hrs and better pay.. thats what i got with this job.. been with the company for a year and a half... suits my needs is all im sayin.. which are the same as urs.. except i wanted more hrs.. but they do part time too.. its up to you man just consider it is all im sayin..

[ryanfx]

Originally Posted by 91chevywt

I recommend sticking with the supermarket thing. The pay isnt that great at the moment, but the job will always be there, and there should always be enough hours plus regular raises. If you stick with it for 3+ years you'll look at it a totally different way. I'm not sure if youre a college student but say you come out of college 4 years down the road, but you stuck it out at A&P or shoprite, etc. You should be able to make around 20k in a year and have some type of benefits with a little bit of seniority. Without that, you'll be stuck with minimum wage jobs while youre searching for something bigger that you went to school for. Also, future employers will see you as desirable if you stick somewhere for 3+ years.

All in all, the pay may not be that great, but if you stick it out you will be glad you did. Its hard to walk into a job today and make decent money without much experience.

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by ryanfx

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

I believe what he is saying is to keep working the supermarket job, because the OP should easily be making 20k+ a year there by then, and he can have some income while he's searching for a "real" job. And not only that, but having that on his resume (same job for 3-5 years) looks very good to prospective employers.

I'm not gonna say that the supermarket gig is best for the OP, since I don't know him, and I've never worked in a supermarket - but staying there should definitely be considered.

- Justin

[B4C]

I just got a job at shoprite recently. First time working int teh union and a supermarket. My union dues are $10 a week. Why not try another supermarket because you have experience maybe they will pay you more because of it.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by B4C

I just got a job at shoprite recently. First time working int teh union and a supermarket. My union dues are $10 a week. Why not try another supermarket because you have experience maybe they will pay you more because of it.

Usually that union dictate the pay rate for non-management positions.

[B4C]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Usually that union dictate the pay rate for non-management positions.

Not in my case I told the manager what I wanted and she said she could do a quarter less.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by ryanfx

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

From what I am hearing, good luck with that in this economy. If you got leads post them up there are a few guys out of school looking for jobs. Squirrel, Bad64C, maybe others.


As someone who has read 10000 resumes, you better not have no job for 8 months out of school. Gaps look bad. It's better to have a job than no job. And it's not like a potential employer will hold a supermarket job against you when you're looking for entry level stuff. In fact steady employment history is a bonus at that point in a career.

I'd make sure if you take a job like a supermarket gig you make sure your bosses are ok with flexibility so you have time to look for a 'real job' (any job that pays is a real job to me). Now, if supermarket management is what you want, that is cool, you're in.

Not sure any of this pertains to the OP though.

[Masonite]

Originally Posted by ryanfx

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

This idea takes ignorance by the hand and buys it dinner, if one can afford it in this poor of an economy. I could go further with this, but I won't get grotesque.

Take it from somebody who recently graduated with a BA from Seton Hall--the economy and job market is at such a low right now, that unless a job isn't even providing enough for your NEEDS, be happy with what you've got.

Unemployment rate is still rising right now, and personally, I work for a supermarket (Whole Foods Market) as well. Those who have jobs are lucky to have them right now, especially during the holidays.

I have years of IT experience both under my belt and on paper, and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. A job working at a supermarket was the last place I thought I'd be.

If you decide to still go for a different job right now, my advice is this: look around, apply, go to interviews, and keep your job search under the radar (from your current employer, at least). Unless your management sees you as a serious asset in your position, they're likely to drop you at the blink of an eye, because in most managements' eye, somebody who is looking to leave is not currently working to their full potential, and is easily replaceable--even easier in a position, no offense, where one is making less than $8 an hour.

[91chevywt]

Originally Posted by ryanfx

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

Have you seen the job market today? There are so many experienced people looking for jobs right now, and even more college grads with degrees that can't get work in their field of expertise. To enter the job market with an "i'm not taking any job lower than 40k a year" attitude with little job experience or a botched job history isn't going to get anyone very far. Having some type of income is better than nothing during times like this. Also, its more than just a paycheck at the end of the week. A person's job history says a lot to potential employers down the road.

Not saying you shouldnt explore your options, but every job has its benefits and drawbacks. You wouldnt get much from a supermarket right now, but after a couple years of employment they do take care of their employees. My girlfriend has been at a shoprite for 3 years and does pretty well with steady hours as a student. If I could do it all again I would have just worked at shoprite.

[LTb1ow]

And hence, go to school for engineering. Its a win.

[FormulaKeith90]

i make 8.50 at mcds lol

[fmybody]

i dunno why nobody is paying attn to my posts.. if you young and in school and dont mind getting a job outside of your career.. got to securitas.com they are paying above min wage to do nothingggggg. lol well not nothing but close to it..

if you wanna be a cop then this could help you some.. people ive worked with have become cops and people i work with used to be cops lol dayum someone read this lol

i make 12.50 and i havent graduated yet.

[bad64chevelle]

I worked a security job and made 12.50 as a supervisor, worked 65 hours a week, got nothing but crap and headaches, and eventually they started cutting my pay to 40 hours a week even though I was working 65, they pulled insurance that I wasnt getting out of my check and would not give me a reason why. Needless to say I quit (read no unemployment), now I can barely get my foot in the door for an interview. I have a bachelors from Rider University also. I am now doing an "internship" where I dont get paid, but I can basically go in whenever. Luckily I put a bit of money away with the paychecks I was getting but that is drying up fast. My best advice to you is, if you can find something that has flexible hours, will always be there, and isnt going to try to fully screw you over...stick with it. The economy SUCKS.

[nj85z28]

The UFCW is a **** union btw..I was a member for a few years..they do nothing for you..dont find you a job,...dont help you when you get fired..etc..i worked at 2 different shoprites, same union, fired from one quit the other...its a good part time job for the summer..but nothing more

[bad64chevelle]

Originally Posted by ryanfx

so no offence... but I completely disagree with this. If you come out of college with a bachelors there is absolutely no reason to accept a job for less than 40k, even with some less desired degrees like history. You'll be hurting yourself doing something like this.

I wanna quote this because I dont know where you are, what your background is...but I know I am not the only one in this boat...Graduate with a bachelors, and I have lowballed the **** out of salaries just to try to GET a job, and it really does not work. When have a 13% unemployment rate, why the F would they hire a FRESH college student when they can hire someone with experience, alot more bills, and who is now WILLING to cut their salary tremendously.

[HW72]

$7.00 an hour isn't too bad after taxes given your age... I worked for Enterprise rent-a-car for the majority of this year, and I was getting about the same after taxes. If I'd put in a 35 hour week instead of 30 hours, NJ would tax me more and I'd be lookin at 6.90ish after taxes.

Although it probably wouldn't work for you unless you have another car, there can be a lot of money made in pizza delivery if you live in a fairly nice and active area. I wouldn't deliver pizza in Newark or anything due to safety, but a nice town with a busy pizzeria, and you can make more than you are now. Unfortunately, when you're in that high school into college age range, money's just not gonna be that good wherever you go. Right now I'm delivering pizza with my other car (2001 Malibu) and it's paying off more than Enterprise was. Most pizzerias are also extremely flexible with class schedules. I don't know how realistic it would be with your Z28, though. My Malibu averages like 23 local driving, and I can only muster about 19-20 mpg in a week full of delivering. I can't imagine a Z28 being above 15-16 mpg in similar conditions, so keep that in mind.

My advice is to stay where you're at unless you find something better. I know a lot of people who are working the appetizing section in supermarkets because they got laid off at a law firm and can't deal with any more unemployment. It's tough out there... just keep on savin.

[91chevywt]

Originally Posted by fmybody

i dunno why nobody is paying attn to my posts.. if you young and in school and dont mind getting a job outside of your career.. got to securitas.com they are paying above min wage to do nothingggggg. lol well not nothing but close to it..

if you wanna be a cop then this could help you some.. people ive worked with have become cops and people i work with used to be cops lol dayum someone read this lol

i make 12.50 and i havent graduated yet.

What kind of attention do you want? You sound like youre plugging the job for that commission.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by nj85z28

The UFCW is a **** union btw..I was a member for a few years..they do nothing for you..dont find you a job,...dont help you when you get fired..etc..i worked at 2 different shoprites, same union, fired from one quit the other...its a good part time job for the summer..but nothing more

So true. They take and take and take but offer NOTHING to their members. A bunch of Grade A scumbags.

Originally Posted by bad64chevelle

I worked a security job and made 12.50 as a supervisor, worked 65 hours a week, got nothing but crap and headaches, and eventually they started cutting my pay to 40 hours a week even though I was working 65, they pulled insurance that I wasnt getting out of my check and would not give me a reason why. Needless to say I quit (read no unemployment), now I can barely get my foot in the door for an interview. I have a bachelors from Rider University also. I am now doing an "internship" where I dont get paid, but I can basically go in whenever. Luckily I put a bit of money away with the paychecks I was getting but that is drying up fast. My best advice to you is, if you can find something that has flexible hours, will always be there, and isnt going to try to fully screw you over...stick with it. The economy SUCKS.

Have you talked to a lawyer or read the labor laws? If you were forced to quit due to extreme circumstances you might still be able to collect. I don't know NJ law but it's worth checking into. If you can prove they were paying you less than your hours worked and deducted $$ for insurance benefits you never received I'd say that's extreme....then again I'm not a lawyer(I have a soul )

[ryanfx]

***Puts on flame suit***

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

From what I am hearing, good luck with that in this economy. If you got leads post them up there are a few guys out of school looking for jobs. Squirrel, Bad64C, maybe others.


As someone who has read 10000 resumes, you better not have no job for 8 months out of school. Gaps look bad. It's better to have a job than no job. And it's not like a potential employer will hold a supermarket job against you when you're looking for entry level stuff. In fact steady employment history is a bonus at that point in a career.

I'd make sure if you take a job like a supermarket gig you make sure your bosses are ok with flexibility so you have time to look for a 'real job' (any job that pays is a real job to me). Now, if supermarket management is what you want, that is cool, you're in.

Not sure any of this pertains to the OP though.

The way I figure it, accepting a job with such a low salary you are shooting yourself in the foot when attempting to negotiate a salary of a long term career; notice I did not say job. If you want to work for 20k for a few years and get a full time job making 35k because they KNOW you will take it, then by all means, go for it. I would sooner spend 6 months finding a job that makes 35k than take a job that pays 20k. Yes it may hurt in the short time but I guarantee you for your future job you will have a much better stance for negotiation, especially when the economy turns better. It all depends on how badly you can hurt now for relief later in life.

As far as leads go for jobs? I have tons. This is under the assumption that you have experience similar to mine however. I graduated with a B.S in computer science and information systems, have experience in computer forensics, and am going for my Masters in cyber security. I'm not saying I have tons of work experience, because I don't, but there are positions that I could take, mostly because of the fact that I am willing to relocate for them.

Originally Posted by 91chevywt

Have you seen the job market today? There are so many experienced people looking for jobs right now, and even more college grads with degrees that can't get work in their field of expertise. To enter the job market with an "i'm not taking any job lower than 40k a year" attitude with little job experience or a botched job history isn't going to get anyone very far. Having some type of income is better than nothing during times like this. Also, its more than just a paycheck at the end of the week. A person's job history says a lot to potential employers down the road.

Not saying you shouldnt explore your options, but every job has its benefits and drawbacks. You wouldnt get much from a supermarket right now, but after a couple years of employment they do take care of their employees. My girlfriend has been at a shoprite for 3 years and does pretty well with steady hours as a student. If I could do it all again I would have just worked at shoprite.

A large portion of people looking for jobs are going about it the wrong way. Going on monster.com is pretty much the worst way that you can do this. One needs to be proactive regarding job searches as I have seen many people doing on this board. Actively calling companies, firms, and businesses looking for openings that haven't been posted. Keeping in touch with HR reps and working up a reputation with people within a company. Most of the time it's who you know, not what you know (sad, I know).

I've been looking for a job for this summer and I am having a much more difficult time finding one than previous years. Fewer people are giving work and at a lesser rate. I've gone a few months now without a bite. This doesn't change the fact that I am rotating my contacts every day and doing everything in my power to get one.

Originally Posted by bad64chevelle

I wanna quote this because I dont know where you are, what your background is...but I know I am not the only one in this boat...Graduate with a bachelors, and I have lowballed the **** out of salaries just to try to GET a job, and it really does not work. When have a 13% unemployment rate, why the F would they hire a FRESH college student when they can hire someone with experience, alot more bills, and who is now WILLING to cut their salary tremendously.

I completely understand with this economy however finding a niche is the best way to get a job right now. At the moment getting "just a job" is extremely difficult because everyone is scrambling for one. Everyone is willing to do more work for less money than the person next door. Find something unique, file for unemployment, get training or education on that topic, and exploit the fact that you are one of the few people who know how to do it. I don't care if you learn japanese so you can stock the japanese shelves at the current super market you are at. You will be the only, if not one of two people that they have that can do that, and sooner or later guess what - you are a commodity. Your position, and salary will reflect that.


This is not me preaching or even recommendations for what you all should do since everyone is different, but I don't feel that my previous statements were that far fetched.