Not fun getting a job

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I have had 6th months to get a job and if I didn’t I got my car taken away. We’ll I decided to procrastinate about it and my Dad made good on his word. I fully take responsibility for my actions and I realize this is my fault. I have applied 30 places and I have had 2 callbacks. I am going into an interview tonight at Subway. I have decided not to have my Dad take me because he makes me really nervous. He told me he wants me to wear slacks and I don’t think that will help. My Grandparents and my Mother have said it wouldn’t and also my sister. I didn’t get the last job and he thought it was because I didn’t wear his idea because people that worked there said I would get made fun of by the manager and I said I couldn’t work Wednesday nights because I volunteer with the 8th graders at our Parish helping them get ready for confirmation. When I am away from my Dad the Job idea seems fun but, when I am around him, I am like ugghhs! haha. So if you have any advice for me I would surely appreciate it.
Thanks and God Bless.
 
Yeah, just because you are wearing slacks does not mean you will get a job. But unless you are applying at one of those specialty clothing stores that has a certain style or type of people that shop there, how would wearing slacks hurt? So there you have it. May not help, but the majority of the time, it will not hurt. I don’t think most management would make fun of anyone for wearing slacks to a job interview. Not even if it is for subway. If you want to get your dad off your back about this, the sooner you get a job the sooner he will get off your back. Also, although it can be sometimes, work is not “fun” it is called “work” for a reason 😃 Some things are not made to be fun, but we have to do them. I am sure you know that. Good luck 👍
 
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I have had 6th months to get a job and if I didn’t I got my car taken away. We’ll I decided to procrastinate about it and my Dad made good on his word. I fully take responsibility for my actions and I realize this is my fault. I have applied 30 places and I have had 2 callbacks. I am going into an interview tonight at Subway. I have decided not to have my Dad take me because he makes me really nervous. He told me he wants me to wear slacks and I don’t think that will help. My Grandparents and my Mother have said it wouldn’t and also my sister. I didn’t get the last job and he thought it was because I didn’t wear his idea because people that worked there said I would get made fun of by the manager and I said I couldn’t work Wednesday nights because I volunteer with the 8th graders at our Parish helping them get ready for confirmation. When I am away from my Dad the Job idea seems fun but, when I am around him, I am like ugghhs! haha. So if you have any advice for me I would surely appreciate it.
Thanks and God Bless.
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Why would you get made fun of?

Your name (on CAF) is StephenL. That sounds like a boy’s name. So why wouldn’t you wear slacks? What ELSE would you wear?

When you interview for a job, you have to give the impression that you would really really LOVE to work at that place! You cannot come across to the interviewer as “ugghhs! haha.” You’ll never get a job if you show that kind of attitude.

Subway is a great place to work. My daughter started working there when she was 14, and she loved it. She also got one free sub sandwich everyday, so she tried every kind of sandwich that they offer!

As for your parish volunteer work–well…you won’t like hearing this. There are others who can do that volunteer work, probably other young teenagers who aren’t old enough to drive yet and are looking for a way to serve God. Let them take over for you, because it sounds like you are old enough to serve God by helping your family and holding down an actual paying job.

Teenagers who drive are very expensive for their parents. Your parents are probably thinking about your college or trade school expenses and hoping that by then, you will have some money saved so you can at least pay for something.

Learning to hold down a real job (not just babysitting or shovelling snow) is a valuable skill, and the sooner you learn it, the better. You did notice that my daughter started her first “real” job at age 14?

There comes a time when you have to walk away from things that you did while you were younger, like the volunteer work at the parish. You have other responsibilities now. And I agree with another person on this thread–there are many things that you will have to do in life that don’t sound “fun.” You have to learn to see “fun” in life no matter what you are doing and you also have to learn to be cheerful when doing things that aren’t fun at all-that’s what it means to be grown up.

Stop stalling and get up and GO FOR IT! You’ll love Subway!
 
I think it is possible to overdress for a job interview, but from what I have read, one of the most common mistakes is to dress too casually. The interviewer expects that potential employees will present themselves in the best possible light. If you dress too casually, e.g. jeans, the interviewer’s first impression is that you don’t really care about the job. This is a bad first step, since interviewers will be looking for reasons not to hire someone one.
 
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A really pair of Blue Jeans and a nice polo.’
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I’m going to make a serious suggestion.

You don’t write very well. You make mistakes.

So I suggest that you show any written application to a very smart friend or adult BEFORE you turn it in to the company or the manager. Do you have a teacher who can help you?

I’m not sure how you can do this if you fill out the application on site. Perhaps you should ask at the various places for an application, take it home, and fill it out with the help of that very smart friend or adult.

If your written application is full of errors, you won’t get hired, unless you are obviously an immigrant who doesn’t speak fluent English. Sorry.
 
My husband was a manger for Subway for over 10 years and he was always impressed most by the people (mostly teenagers but also some adults) who came in looking nice. So, yes, wear slacks and a nice shirt…jeans are too casual to wear to an interview no matter where it is. I work at a day spa and when I’m there I wear a polo shirt and scrub pants but for my interview I wore dress pants and a blouse.
 
I wouldn’t wear jeans to a job interview. Even nice jeans. And no pullover shirts.

You don’t have to wear a suit to apply at fast-food restaurants. But don’t wear jeans. Wear nice slacks and a shirt with a tie. Yes, a tie (which means no polo shirts).

And make sure that your fingernails are clean, your shoes are clean (no tennis shoes), your socks aren’t white, and your hair is clean and neat. If you wear long hair, make sure that it is combed neatly.

NO earrings or piercings! Cover your tattoos. If you wear a religious medal, make sure it is a small one that isn’t offensive to people who are not part of your religion.

Consider your job interview a “competition.” You are competing against dozens of other people, including ADULTS who have lost their “real” jobs and who have experience in the working world, for that job.

You need to do everything you possibly can to convince the manager that YOU really want that job and you are the very best candidate for the job. You have tough competition.
 
Wear the slacks… seriously. I’ve known a lot of people who were looked over because they came in not looking like they wanted the job. Even if the dress code is let’s say a uniform, you wear slacks and a nice shirt.

Always arrive 5-10 minutes before the interview.

When my husband would interview for lifeguards (so they wore a swim suit, shorts, and a t-shirt), he took in to consideration what they wore at the interview. Those that wore shorts and flip-flops would have to work harder to impress him. Also those who arrived barely on time or late.

It shows initiative and that you want the job badly enough to try and dress nicely.

You could also check out your local Work Source. They often have mock interviews to help you learn what to and not to do.

Good luck.
 
**This is what happened to a friend of mine. He was going to a job
interview with the phone company where they were going to hire three people.

His mom told him that he should wear dress slacks, a dress shirt and a tie. He told her that nobody dresses up any more, and that he would look weird. She insisted and so he dressed like his mom said to.

He arrived at the interview room, and there were almost two hundred guys there all dressed casually. He stood out like a sore thumb and was silently telling his mom off. He sat down and finally did see two other guys wearing dress pants/ shirt and ties.

He had his interview and was sitting back down to see who the company had selected for the three job openings. The three people that got the jobs were the three that wore the dress pants/shirts and ties. Was that just a coincidence ?

Best wishes on your interview.**
 
I interviewed and hired many a young person, when I worked at a movie theatre. The guys who took the time to dress up a bit, showing a little respect for the job and company, always got my attention and were usually hired. If they are accepting applications and interviewing, then they are most likely hiring and there could be 20 other people also trying for the same position, it can hurt to stand out from the crowd. Also, tell them you are available anytime; if you are an employee, you will need to cut back on the volunteer work sometimes.
 
Catholic1954 said:
I interviewed and hired many a young person, when I worked at a movie theatre. The guys who took the time to dress up a bit, showing a little respect for the job and company, always got my attention and were usually hired. If they are accepting applications and interviewing, then they are most likely hiring and there could be 20 other people also trying for the same position, it can hurt to stand out from the crowd. Also, tell them you are available anytime; if you are an employee, you will need to cut back on the volunteer work sometimes.
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This, yes! 👍
 
Agreeing with everyone about what to wear. I also agree about not giving conditions about when you can work - unless it is a college class required for your major. Otherwise, your other stuff needs to work around your job.

Once you are working, if you aren’t scheduled on a Wednesday night, you can show up for youth group and help out. After working awhile - several months at least - you may get a bit more say about your schedule, then you can do something like volunteer to close one or two nights a week in exchange for having Wednesdays off. But only after you’ve been there awhile and proven yourself.
 
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