I need a new job and need it nowwwww!

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March 13,2024 at 5:14AM UTC

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I need a new job and need it nowwwww! This job market sucks! Is everyone getting new jobs through referrals or what are some tips and tricks?! I really would hate to go homeless!!

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AnonymousMarch 13,2024 at 5:25AM UTC
Hard work and perseverance. Referrals help, but CAN be done on your own.
AnonymousMarch 13,2024 at 2:07PM UTC
i did substitute teaching for a while after a layoff through Kelly educational staffing and I did enjoy it as a temporary solve. I liked going through Kelly versus working for a specific school because if I didn’t like one district, I didn’t have to go back and I had an outside agency to report any abuse of substitutes to and Kelly set their own boundaries like substitutes being required to have breaks. Some districts paid more than others as well and it was easy to pick my own schedule so I could simply not work the days I was interviewing. It was extremely difficult on days where the kids were mean or the school was terrible, but it was a great way to stay employed/paid and if you socialize with the teachers, you never know who knows someone. I would absolutely do it again if I were to be laid off again
Star7March 14,2024 at 3:18AM UTC
We are not transitioning into We vs the machines (AI), resume reading software, etc. Amazing how within the last decade how fast this is going. Yes, teaching all over the country I think is in hurt status, even for FT ones. Retail in my areas have help wanted, even some restaurants. I did the Temp rounds during Obama..just to try and keep my skills going so I wasnt asked what I was doing when it wasn't my fault. I feel some HR are still playing the same games.
Regina BrownMarch 14,2024 at 3:29AM UTC
You may want to try a recruiting agency or a temp agency until you find a fit!!
AnonymousMarch 14,2024 at 4:05PM UTC
Pretty much all communities really need substitute teachers. That's part of my backup plan right now!