Work Harder, America

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

[QUOTE="WiiCubeM1"]

I've sent out 40 applications since last year and haven't gotten a single call back from anywhere yet. The best I can do is farmhanding on some local farms for pocket change. It's rough out there.

Vuurk

I do like horses though.

20 years old

2 prior jobs: paper boy and a dishwasher at a camp, plus a lot of volunteer work ranging from construction, house, work, gardening, and plumbing to light accounting, secretarying, and filing. I even had a 3 week internship at an observatory.

$13,000 - $20,000

I'm free anytime after 2:00 during college and anytime during Summer and breaks.

I'm a regular blood donator and a major contributor to the American Cancer Society due to fundraising with a local team.

I have a car.

I've never applied for anything above frycook.

I really have no idea what is so unappealing about my application. It's subpar, but there is nothing glaringly terrible about it, either. I think I just have sh*tty luck. I do in everything else.

WiiCubeM1

Theres no crappy luck. You are simply trying to find a job in a field that has a massive supply of people that employers can pick from.

My brother, as a software developer, gets emails and calls from head hunters nearly every single day because theres a huge demand for his skillset.

No one ever became wealthy by doing the exact same thing millions of other people are doing.

You realize that "occupy protesters" are only a barely recognizable percentage of this country's population, right?

Occupy is a joke. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find an Occupy protester who wouldn't switch places with someone in the "1 percent" in a heartbeat.

Occupy is a joke. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find an Occupy protester who wouldn't switch places with someone in the "1 percent" in a heartbeat.

MathMattS

[QUOTE="Amazon-Blight"]

Youth of America grew up thinking everything is handed to them in a silver platter

kraychik

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

[QUOTE="WiiCubeM1"]

I've sent out 40 applications since last year and haven't gotten a single call back from anywhere yet. The best I can do is farmhanding on some local farms for pocket change. It's rough out there.

Vuurk

I do like horses though.

I've worked with horses too. :)

[QUOTE="Vuurk"][QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]It really is, I had to take a job outside my field to get by myself. I feel like some people like brainzless are completely disconnected with how some people are really struggling out there.

I do like horses though.

TopTierHustler

Damn straight.

I blame the "be whoever you want to be" crap. English, philosophy, archaeology, ect are all terrible career choices. I think if you can't man up and choose business, engineering, law, nursing, and other jobs that have careers that can yield success or contribute to society. English majors, you're profession is stupid. That should be a class available to people over 40 who have already made a couple million on Wallstreet :P.

Schools shouldn't be allowing as many people into the humanities programs, nor should they be admitting anyone who is less than excellent. It should be one of those things you try with your actual real major to round yourself out.

Yes and no. Working harder means you're more likely to do well relative to your peers, obviously. However, while not a zero-sum game, there are fewer work positions available than seekers. That IS a problem.

I blame the "be whoever you want to be" crap. English, philosophy, archaeology, ect are all terrible career choices. I think if you can't man up and choose business, engineering, law, nursing, and other jobs that have careers that can yield success or contribute to society. English majors, you're profession is stupid. That should be a class available to people over 40 who have already made a couple million on Wallstreet :P.

Schools shouldn't be allowing as many people into the humanities programs, nor should they be admitting anyone who is less than excellent. It should be one of those things you try with your actual real major to round yourself out.

RandomWinner

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for different reasons.

[QUOTE="RandomWinner"]

I blame the "be whoever you want to be" crap. English, philosophy, archaeology, ect are all terrible career choices. I think if you can't man up and choose business, engineering, law, nursing, and other jobs that have careers that can yield success or contribute to society. English majors, you're profession is stupid. That should be a class available to people over 40 who have already made a couple million on Wallstreet :P.

Schools shouldn't be allowing as many people into the humanities programs, nor should they be admitting anyone who is less than excellent. It should be one of those things you try with your actual real major to round yourself out.

TacticalDesire

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

[QUOTE="TacticalDesire"]

[QUOTE="RandomWinner"]

I blame the "be whoever you want to be" crap. English, philosophy, archaeology, ect are all terrible career choices. I think if you can't man up and choose business, engineering, law, nursing, and other jobs that have careers that can yield success or contribute to society. English majors, you're profession is stupid. That should be a class available to people over 40 who have already made a couple million on Wallstreet :P.

Schools shouldn't be allowing as many people into the humanities programs, nor should they be admitting anyone who is less than excellent. It should be one of those things you try with your actual real major to round yourself out.

kingkong0124

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

No, atleast you didn't others did however. One thing about Engineering though, and I'm not sure how big of a problem this is yet, but I did read something about it, is that alot of people from other countries (mostly Asian ones) are coming and taking U.S. Engineers jobs, because they're as good or better and willing to work for as much or cheaper.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="TacticalDesire"]

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

TacticalDesire

No, atleast you didn't others did however. One thing about Engineering though, and I'm not sure how big of a problem this is yet, but I did read something about it, is that alot of people from other countries (mostly Asian ones) are coming and taking U.S. Engineers jobs, because they're as good or better and willing to work for as much or cheaper.

Not exactly true. They're filling the lack of domestic engineering grads if anything.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="TacticalDesire"]

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

TacticalDesire

No, atleast you didn't others did however. One thing about Engineering though, and I'm not sure how big of a problem this is yet, but I did read something about it, is that alot of people from other countries (mostly Asian ones) are coming and taking U.S. Engineers jobs, because they're as good or better and willing to work for as much or cheaper.

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

[QUOTE="Vuurk"] What is your *field*? I can't imagine that you have a college degree.Vuurk

I've worked with horses too. :)

And you have a degree with a 4.0?

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

[QUOTE="Vuurk"] What is your *field*? I can't imagine that you have a college degree.Vuurk

I've worked with horses too. :)

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

[QUOTE="Vuurk"] You have a BS in mechanical engineering and you can't find a job? Did you graduate with a 2.0 or what? Vuurk

And you have a degree with a 4.0?

He doesn't seem like a troll, or unintelligent to me. He simply disagrees with you can calls you out when you are condescending and insulting.

Of course, now you'll call me a troll and insult my degrees.

America is becoming a country of fat, lazy whiners.

Like Greece and France.

America is becoming a country of fat, lazy whiners.

Like Greece and France.

ZombieKiller7

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]

America is becoming a country of fat, lazy whiners.

Like Greece and France.

DroidPhysX

What the f*ck do we manufacture?

What "productivity."

Illegal immigrants picking more lettuce?

Americans are fat f*cks that deserve to be schitkicked down a flight of stairs.

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]

America is becoming a country of fat, lazy whiners.

Like Greece and France.

ZombieKiller7

What the f*ck do we manufacture?

What "productivity."

Illegal immigrants picking more lettuce?

Americans are fat f*cks that deserve to be schitkicked down a flight of stairs.

We love you too, wherever you live.:roll:

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]

America is becoming a country of fat, lazy whiners.

Like Greece and France.

ZombieKiller7

What the f*ck do we manufacture?

What "productivity."

Illegal immigrants picking more lettuce?

Americans are fat f*cks that deserve to be schitkicked down a flight of stairs.

You, sir, should read once in a while and think long before speaking or otherwise attempting to communicate with people.

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

coolbeans90

What the f*ck do we manufacture?

What "productivity."

Illegal immigrants picking more lettuce?

Americans are fat f*cks that deserve to be schitkicked down a flight of stairs.

You, sir, should read once in a while and think long before speaking or otherwise attempting to communicate with people.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

[QUOTE="Vuurk"] You have a BS in mechanical engineering and you can't find a job? Did you graduate with a 2.0 or what? Vuurk

And you have a degree with a 4.0?

Quick Pat go get a pic of your degree to make Vuurk look stupid AGAIN!

BTW this reminds me that I miss partying up at the college....

[QUOTE="Vuurk"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

And you have a degree with a 4.0?

LostProphetFLCL

Quick Pat go get a pic of your degree to make Vuurk look stupid AGAIN!

BTW this reminds me that I miss partying up at the college....

Oh and vuurk. Everybody who disagrees with you is a troll....lol.

[QUOTE="TacticalDesire"]

[QUOTE="RandomWinner"]

I blame the "be whoever you want to be" crap. English, philosophy, archaeology, ect are all terrible career choices. I think if you can't man up and choose business, engineering, law, nursing, and other jobs that have careers that can yield success or contribute to society. English majors, you're profession is stupid. That should be a class available to people over 40 who have already made a couple million on Wallstreet :P.

Schools shouldn't be allowing as many people into the humanities programs, nor should they be admitting anyone who is less than excellent. It should be one of those things you try with your actual real major to round yourself out.

kingkong0124

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

Jesus was a socalist. You're not against Jesus now are you?

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

Quick Pat go get a pic of your degree to make Vuurk look stupid AGAIN!

BTW this reminds me that I miss partying up at the college....

Vuurk

Oh and vuurk. Everybody who disagrees with you is a troll....lol.

*Calls out other people for 'not having a degree'

*Half way through undergrad and thinks he's an economic think tank

Kids these days, ROFL.

[QUOTE="ZumaJones07"]i was watching hannity one day and he totally tore apart this OWS protester telling him he needs to get his ass off the streets and find a job no matter how menial or demeaning. i thought it was funny as shtkraychik

I watched that clip and yeah, that guy is off his rocker. If he wants a job that pays $80,000 or more, he needs to go to work in Williamsport, PA where an energy boom in the natural gas field has 20 year old high school grads earning $120,000 a year, without a college degree. Right now, North Dakota has a 3% unemployment rate, the nations lowest, due to the oil fields which makes ND the 4th largest oil producing state. Source

There are jobs out there, if people would just accept the fact that they do not need a college degree. I posted about this previously. How many people want to own a house, realitively new vehicle as well as a boat or other motorized play toy and only work 6-8 months a year and still rake in 6 figures? Learn a trade instead of getting that college degree in humanities.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="TacticalDesire"]

Many people don't work in their field though, and areas like History and Humanities are valuable to society just for diferrent reasons.

Omni-Wrath

Jesus was a socalist. You're not against Jesus now are you?

[QUOTE="Omni-Wrath"]

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"] Of course they're valuable, I didn't say they're not, it's just difficult to find good jobs with degrees in fields like that compared to things like engineering. kingkong0124

Jesus was a socalist. You're not against Jesus now are you?