There's lots of work you can do with social anxiety. Not all forms of work involve you dealing with randoms, warehousing is a good position if you can get it. First few months might be uneasy but once you know your workmates it's easy. I suffer from the same thing as well, not that I find it very difficult to come out of my shell and speak up just certain situations can be difficult. Especially if your team leader is a cunt towards you, which is what happened at my first job. I reported it and got sacked.
I worked for a short time in a service depot assisting others in fixing computers with problems. Most of the problems were software related. After a few weeks I did not want to do it anymore. I'm back at square one again looking for something else. I suppose I would take up just about any part-time job now. Change is nice in the career field. Try not to be very picky either but I can get bored quick.
'llo here. i used to be a woodworker at production. Now i'm a CAD drawer for CNC tool and project leader, still in woodwork. The company where i work build furnitures for museum exposition.
The best thing to do in situations like that is look for something else while still in the job. At least it looks good on your work history and more likely you'll find employment quicker.
If you can't enter the job market after so much time, you might as well go the other route.. that is, freelancing/entrepreneurship. No lie, the job market SUCKS. Either you are being paid well to be squeezed like an orange, or you're just a minor, irrelevant cog in a large engine. All the people you find entry-level work from are playing the system and winning based off of how much they can exploit you. If you don't fit their slave-driving expectations, there are dozens who do and will. It took me about 250 applications and several days/weeks wasted wandering around shopping centers to find my first official, not under the table fast food job as a teenager during the recession. Ever since, I've had around 16-20 disposable jobs and a couple worth holding on to. I speak from experience working in corporate enviromnents, small businesses, freelancing, temps, and non-profits. I don't intend to sound defeatist, it's just that risk-taking is very loudly discouraged. If you can sharpen your skills and become talented in some specific field that markets can't get enough of, you have the potential to make 5-10 times the amount that you would hunting down micromanaged entry-level jobs. IF you are keen on going into the job mill, my advice would be: - Be very hesitant to trust your co-workers. Most will sell you out at the drop of a dime. - Talk yourself up, but not enough that it seems unbelievable. You have to find the right mix between being brutally honest and maniacal lying. - Be a "yes" man, unless you gain the cojones to tell the boss how it really is. By that point, you're on your own in how you direct yourself. They might respect you more for it if it's relevant to them, they might feel intimidation and cut you outright if it's not. - If you walk into something where you are being micro-managed like a tool everyday, day-in and day-out for less than $50K-$70K/year and the experience won't guarantee you anything, it's not worth it. IF you think it is, SAVE the vast majority of your paychecks and move on ASAP. Otherwise, do what you are good at and raise/borrow a litle $$$ to promote yourself. You will make far more for doing much less.
I'm in the Insurance industry - Claims Unemployment – so many different factors affecting people that are in this situation. An employer is looking for a problem solver; this is true wither he/she needs a ditch digger or business exec. What experience/skills do you have … if you have little to none, then consider striving at attaining a skillset to make yourself marketable. Education is part of the foundation of the success you will have in your lifetime; be it, that you work for someone or yourself - you are never too old to learn. Options to consider – if applicable in your area/country: High School diploma: If you don’t have this – get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) College/University degree: I know this is expensive and may be out the reach of many – look into financial aid. In the U.S.A., some state programs will pay for a 2 year degree if you are unemployed and meet additional requirements Certificate programs: Take classes at your local college or online Trade School: Mechanic, IT Tech, Carpentry, Plumbing etc. – financial aid is usually available for these programs Unemployment Office: Ask about local resources that offer skillset development Temp Agencies: Offer temporary staffing for local businesses – good opportunity to develop experience/skills with on the job training The job application: First impressions are very important to your potential employer. When filling out a job application, take your time and make sure your writing is legible. Use your legal name and current address with a contact number and have personal references available if needed. Areas of a job application that do not apply, mark as “N/A” (NOT APPLICABLE). Be honest about your work history. These points may seem trivial, but this is where the weeding-out process begins. Interviews: Visual impressions are important, even if you are applying for a position at a fast-food restaurant. Be on time – at least 10 minutes before the interview. Don’t’ chew gum or come in with food/drink. Men: If you have facial hair; shave or clean/trim up your beard. Get a haircut. If you have long hair – groom it, put it in a ponytail, just keep it away from the front of your face. At the minimum wear a dress shirt or polo tucked in with a belt and dress slacks or khakis with dress or casual dress shoes. If you are applying for a position that is in an office/corporate environment; wear a suit and tie. Ladies: Don’t overdue your make-up; especially eye shadow, you don’t want to look like a raccoon … I’ve seen it. Keep your jewelry to a minimum if you wear it. Big earrings, large necklaces and bracelets are distracting. For an office position – dress suit; slacks or skirt, but your skirt should be no shorter than knee high. Answering a Competency question: These questions will be the meat of the interview. The employer is looking at how well you articulate your answers and if you are a problem solver. I look at a competency question as having 3 parts: What was the problem What did you do to resolve the problem What was the end result of your actions When answering this type of question, your end result should have a positive impact/influence. Job – not offered: In the event that you are not offered a position; ask for feedback from the employer/interviewer. Receiving constructive criticism will help you to better understand what you need to work on. Making those improvements will better your chances at getting an offer from someone else. Final thoughts: There is an abundance of interviewing material that is available online and your local library. Spend time reviewing additional do’s and don’ts of the interview process. There are interview questions and scenarios that you can research and apply to your situation. Taking the time to prepare will give you an edge and the confidence in yourself to do well in interviews.
Lots of good advice here. Hopefully all of this will be beneficial to people. I work as an assistant manager at a tool store in an outlet mall. Super glamorous.
I work at a building supply store, assistant manager. We sell all sorts of shit, I'm in charge of ordering power tools and gas tools, and of course sales
Well, I don't think we're paid equal in evry country and in every job (you can CAD draw for many different kind of work). But personnaly, as a CAD drawer in woodwork and project leader, i own 'bout 2450€ monthly.
Same here... but I used to be a financial services consultant, then investment banking associate, now I do finance stuff for the government (project finance / PPP for those interested)... so I went with the first option. Never made this little in my life!
That's not that bad. The story I was hearing was that this guy was working 4-6 hours a day and made about €4000-6000 a month. I'm not sure if that was CAD drawing or if he was writing firmwares for the robots though.
