If he's a military boy, then he will understand my analogy about economies after the cold war (or at least you will...as if someone in your household spent a lot of time on bases). In any society, there are always two economies: the official economy, and the unofficial economy. In Soviet Russia, after the fall of communism's stranglehold, official jobs disappeared, but the black market for American "Blue Jeans" and denim went through the roof. America is becoming the same way. Mowing yards and working "security" (bodyguard, house sitting), etc. are great options for a young man....jobs that pay cash and are not taxed/official. I'm not saying to do anything illegal, but there are plenty of honest jobs available that do not involve paystubs and applications, if you know what I mean, and I am "not" advising drugs or crime. Mowing yards and protecting houses are not criminal jobs. I hope this is helpful advice.
Another honest example is cars: Buy old ones for 300 bucks, paint them, fix the engine, and then re-sell them at a really groovy profit. I see rednecks double their money with cars...It works. This is simple honest work that makes money in the course of a year. Poor folks in Kentucky re-sell cars all the time. As a last result, McDonald's is "always' hiring. I worked there last summer, cause I wanted some cash. Anything is possible, if he stops thinking in traditional terms like "fill out application, get rejected, repeat, repeat." Try something different.
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What options are there for teens who are unable to find, but desire to work in the midst of the country's economic downfall?
I am a single parent of a 17 year old son who has finished high school and has been/is ready to work. He has consistently continued to look for employment, but no one is biting. Interestingly, he spent several months living on a base where he received hands on training in firefighting and other military related techniques and concepts. He is interested in entering school for firefighting; however he must be 18 at the time of application (which is still a little time off).
Unfortunately, he has become depressed and appears to take rejections of employer after employer personal, although he knows that it is not personal and is well aware that the economy has resulted in citizens of all ages and backgrounds looking for and acquiring the same type jobs that he is interested in. Are there any other options that he should pursue? What are the choices for someone who desires to become an active working memeber of society and begin to support himself (or as he states "become a man")? Any and all suggestions welcomed!
~Concerned parent~
If he is filling applications out on line then he needs to follow up with a phone call within 2 days. If he is applying in person then he needs to be persistant and keep checking back even if they said no. This will show a prospective employer that he is really interested in working for them. Another source is the job service offered through the unemployment office. Also, have him check the job posting boards at the local colleges, anyone can apply for the jobs. He could also consider volunteering and getting connections that way. If he does a good job then people will notice his work ethic and probably recommend him to people they know. Most of the time though, jobs come through people you know so have him let everyone he knows that he is searching.
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What kinds of things can he do to prepare for entering the firefighting academy? Can he begin paramedic training or get certified in CPR? How about some earning some college credit at a community college?
Meanwhile, he could take on some regular volunteer work, which will help him feel that he is contributing to society, and will also show that he is spending his time productively (which looks good on the job applications).
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Thank you so much for your response. It is actually confirmation to what we have planned for him in the months to come. Beginning in January, he will enroll in and EMT program, while also fulfilling the requirements to be admitted into the paramedics program. Surprisingly, after making this decision, he finally received a call from KFC. We are all here thanking God, as He has shown once again that persistence and faith in Him results in all things that are good.
Thank you again for your confirming response.
Glad I could be helpful! Good luck to you and your son! He sounds like a good kid!
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