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Looking for work I can do in my own area,anyone got any ideas?

  • 03-05-2009 6:56pm
    #1
    Idjit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭


    I'm 18 and about to partake in the wonderful,panic-inducing event that is the Leaving Cert.However,before I do that I have to find some sort of employment. I figure,that since most of my fellow soon-to-be graduates will be running to get shop jobs,I should try and find something a little more obscure.
    I'm thinking Something like Kleeneze or Avon,but without the commision-based thing. Anyone got any ideas? Or any contacts/links to newspaper/magazines that need distributors?I really need to get a job,hopefully before the exams so I can beat the rush!
    I have two weeks TY work experience with Boots pharmacy and no drivers license....
    So...any suggestions?
    :D


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  • #2
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Most towns have a leisure centre or two and a council swimming pool.
    If you're a qualified lifeguard you could get a job.


  • #3
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Jade182 wrote: »
    I'm thinking Something like Kleeneze or Avon,but without the commision-based thing. Anyone got any ideas? Or any contacts/links to newspaper/magazines that need distributors?
    To succeed in most commissioned based things, you have to be some sleeze-bag willing to sell your own mother on ebay...
    mikemac wrote: »
    If you're a qualified lifeguard you could get a job.
    If you're a qualified lifeguard and are fit, you'll get that job easy enough.

    =-=

    Go get a job in a pub. You'll save money cos you'll be pulling pints, not buying them, the hours are slightly unsociable, but the craic is usually great.


  • #4
    artful_codger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭artful_codger


    Jade182 wrote: »
    So...any suggestions?
    :D

    Burglary, it's about the only growth industry in ireland right now.


  • #5
    artful_codger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭artful_codger


    ok a serious suggestion this time - painting. i'm doing some painting myself at the moment and it's hard work, but i've seen professional painters advertising their services for 1,000 euro to paint the inside of a house. I'm sure someone can manage a better price than that in this climate.


  • #6
    Idjit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭Idjit


    I agree with the comment that commision based stuff is alot of sleaze and dazzle and thats why I haven't actually applied to any.The painting one sounds like a good idea if I had the mobility(no car and locals very stingy about doing their own housework) but i would LOVE to work in a restaurant or a bar. Ive tried all the local places and nobody seems interested. It seems in a recession,the politeness goes out the window. One guy had the nerve to rip my cv up right in front of my face...he could of had the decency to wait till I had turned my back.
    Some people,even managers,when you ask if they are hiring,simply say 'No.' and walk away. No civility in it,not 'Sorry but we have no vacancies right now'...just 'No'.


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