Saturday, May 13, 2017

Job Hunting

First of all I do not have a specialized skill. It has been so many years since I worked out of the home except to clean houses. I am almost 60 and to think I have no specialized skill at this point is so sad. I sat down a couple weeks ago and started job searches on the internet.



My trouble is I have no resume because the places I have worked for in the past no longer exist.


I have dived into the classifieds to see what is available for a no skilled person. Also on the internet.


What a joke that has been. All you get is telemarketers calling at all hours for something you never signed up for! 
I am very discouraged at this point but will continue to search for something.

This morning I had an interview with an older couple to clean their home. It looks like this will be my answer for now.



6 comments:

  1. Even on legitimate sights, spammers and scammers manage to sneak in some posts. I wish you only the best Thea.
    My Handsome Man @ Caneyhead

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  2. I am the same way with my resume, but have beebn working at my present job for 10 years. My problem is with references. I don't have any. Good luck, I know how hard it can be. Do you have health care agencies by you? I saw here agencies that hired for companions for seniors. Cook for them, etc.

    Betty

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    1. We just went through taking care of Mike's mom before she passed. I don't think I could do that again. Thank you though.

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  3. I wish the best for you. Apply for any job you feel you can do despite not being trained. The door will open.
    I retired in 2010 to take care of family. It is amazing how fast the door shuts to connections. I always talked my way into a job which is more difficult to do nowadays.

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    1. Would you believe the one person that is still alive that I cleaned for years ago called me today. She told me she would give me a glowing reference.
      I am also thinking of trying the editing thing on here for the Upwork site.
      Thank you kindly for your response.

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