The truth is that I want a job so I can get out of the house and do something while my husband is at work. I'm studying to be a Pharmacy Technician but I don't get out of my apartment to do it because it's an online program. I've applied to several jobs and even to the PX and the Commisay here at Ft. Bragg and nothing and AAFES had said no to 5 applications I already sent. The last one I sent was to work at BK and I'll be suprised if they say no to that one too.

Any advice on what to do or where to look or go???

Have you tried local pharmacies (even places like CVS, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Target, etc)? There is a position below a pharmacy tech that does involve the school/training, it's like an assistant. My mom did it at CVS for a little while. I wouldn't just look for vacancies - I would physically walk into every pharmacy, in professional dress, and tell them that you're studying to be a pharmacy tech and you would like to know if there is any position available that you would be qualified for before you get your certification/degree. The education & "go-get-'em" attitude may impress even if they're not hiring, it may be an opening that isn't listed where you've been looking, or it could be a position that hasn't been listed yet (somebody who's given 30 days notice instead of 2 weeks, for example).

If that doesn't work out for you and you really just want something to do, consider volunteering with the FRG or ACS, or something out in the community, or just keep an eye out daily in your local newspaper. Lots of people still advertise jobs in the newspaper.

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I wouldn't just look for vacancies - I would physically walk into every pharmacy, in professional dress, and tell them that you're studying to be a pharmacy tech and you would like to know if there is any position available that you would be qualified for before you get your certification/degree.

I completely agree! I've actually done this; before I got picked up by the govt, I would go out into the new community that we PCS'd to and hit up the major hospitals and outlying clinics, or I would look them up in the yellow pages and call. I would ask if there were any openings or if they were in need of an office manager type person. I've managed to stay employed everywhere we've been stationed, which had helped my resume and given me experience needed to qualify for better jobs. Good luck to you!

me too,I've had an awful time trying to find and keep a job. My husband is Air Force and I have been at Buckley AFB with him for 5 years. I had jobs and kept them in Arkansas which is my home state,but here in Denver, it is near impossible. I'm at my wits end. I'm a hard worker, honest, detail oriented, and am working on a bachelor's degree in business administration, am also a certified massage therapist, that turned out to be a waste of money. I have lots of experience in customer service, clerical work, retail, etc.. but can't get hired. I'm going bananas. I even moved to Amarillo,TX to stay with friends for a month and I got a job there in 2 weeks, but here I've been trying since Sep. Does anyone have any ideas?

Finding a full time job takes a full 40 hours a week!
Right now, for every opening there are literally hundreds if not thousands of apps. So, if you apply on career builder or monster, chances are unless you're pretty much what they want, you won't hear back.
Check out your local Craigslist. The reason being is that a lot of local employers advertise there first, since often there's no charge to list (but in some cities there is, though it's nominal). And I agree --walk your resume into every single pharmacy you can find. Ask to speak with the manager, and introduce yourself.

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Consider this: If you have 2 years or less left to get your degree, think about digging in, taking out some loans, applying for some local scholarships and finishing your degree. The reason? The longer you take finishing, the longer you'll delay getting jobs where a degree is required and stepping into a full-fledged career.

In the meanwhile --have you read What Color Is Your Parachute? That might help you sort through some things.

But hang in there!


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I am sooo with you, Camowife. I've been laid off for 1 1/2 months now and going out of my mind! I have tried everything. Walking around handing out resumes, online job search websites, networking, asking my professors at school.

Maybe I'm just having cabin fever today but I am ready to pull my hair out! I am not one to sit at home. I like going to work everyday.

The base that I live near has an Employment Readiness program for spouses. I have a one to one scheduled for tomorrow with a career counslor to try to help me figured out more ways to get noticed in the job market. Maybe the base near you might have something like this.

206-Denver is not-as this economy goes-that depressed-im surprised you are having so many issues? How far are you willing to commute? there are a number of call centers in the northwest area-one at 25 and 84th ave , one at 120th and pecos and one out on the westside that always have openings-one is for safeco insurance, one is t mobile and one is global crossing conferencing-so you might look into that. also most of the day spas hire massage therapists-or just start your own pratice-it takes a bit to build clientele-but its portable and a iknow a couple of people who do very well

You seriously don't want to work in a call center for t-mobile. That is the most horrible job in the world. I don't think I could ever do it again. There must be other options than working in a callcenter.

I just got a call from T-mobile and that poor woman was struggling to sell me that new combo maxi card. Since I've worked in a call center myself I haven't had a problem to not buy the combo maxi card. However, I would never, ever work in a call center again and if it was the only job available. I just can't deal with being a call agent.

Anyway, if you are looking to keep yourselves busy. Why not volunteer for some organization? That will keep you busy and you've got something to put on your resume. That's the way I do it and I've even found jobs that way. I was mainly invited to job interviews because of that.

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However, I would never, ever work in a call center again and if it was the only job available. I just can't deal with being a call agent.

I rather think it depends on the call center and what you do-i worked for global crossing for 11 years-and i started in the conferencing call center-taking conference reservations and conducting calls-was actually a great job and paid quiet well. I know people in both the t-mobile center and at safeco who really enjoy what they do.