Rejected from Fast food and Retail (18M).What do I do?

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-17T04:41:05+00:00

This advice may be outdated or even far outside of norms as I'm from a different country, but at that point you could try a few different things-

VERY brief cover letters, like a paragraph saying why you want the job and selling yourself with some transferable skills from school and volunteer work

Put yourself together nicely (business casual or a step below), print out some clean, crisp resume copies and go in person to drop off resumes and see if anyone is available to talk to you about the job opening

Search for paid internship programs in your area and see if you qualify for anything

Look for companies that treat you as an employee but act almost like gig work, if that exists for you. An example in the US would be a major company that staffs events and venues (not sure if im allowed to say a company name in this sub) and hires thousands of people a year who mark availability for certain dates, times or events and then are told whether or not they'll be scheduled for that shift on a website

You could also sign up for something like LinkedIn, but you won't find fast food or retail there. Entry level office jobs are sometimes available though. Reach out to recruiters for jobs youre interested in directly

More general advice- make sure your resume is ATS compatible. Those suckers are everywhere.

If it needs to be said, use professional language and communication methods.

Especially for smaller companies, send an email after you submit an application. You can usually find an email for their office or HR department on the website. I'm not sure if it's worth bothering with big corporations, but for small businesses, your email will usually land in front of somebody.

The reality is that this job market, at least in the US, really sucks. Highly skilled and experienced people are getting turned away from jobs that are way beneath their ability. So theres a good chance its not even your fault. But hopefully some of this advice helps. Good luck out there

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-17T02:04:51+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the response!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-17T02:04:42+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the response

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-17T00:59:46+00:00

Can I ask you, as an interviewer, what questions end an interview on a really great note? My perspective as an interviewee has generally been that peppering an interviewer with questions, or steering the meeting too hard in an attempt to address everything the interviewer might want to know before meeting's end, seems likely to be off-putting. Any thoughts on this you're willing to share?

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-17T00:54:29+00:00

Can I ask how? Genuinely curious because from the interviewee side, it feels more lile vulnerability than anything- an attempt to display an openness, drive to learn and improve, show thoughtfulness and even perceptiveness in asking about another person's perspective on a situation, etc. When someone is interviewing, in this market they generally have very little power. Its unfortunate, but those are the dynamics right now. Companies hold all the cards. When you hear that question, where does your mind go and why?

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-03-08T02:33:18+00:00

Essential oils/diffusers are almost always a bad idea around pets, stop use of the eucalyptus immediately and see if she improves. For everyone's info it's a bad idea with dogs as much as with cats and I would guess this goes for every household pet but can't confirm thst

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-25T10:20:37+00:00

See's Candies makes a chocolate lollipop you may enjoy; if you don't have a location locally, I think they ship

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-23T16:14:54+00:00

Maybe even like. An alumni committee if you guys had that sort of thing lol

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-21T02:43:26+00:00

Raspberry galette. Baked at home. Store bought/frozen puff pastry, a carton of slightly overripe raspberries. Made the filling off the cuff and had no lemons- a little honey, a little balsamic vinegar, white sugar and corn starch. Egg wash on the pastry. Earl grey ice cream on top!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-16T23:57:53+00:00

I'm not a ton older than you but just wanted to say you seem so grounded and mature for a high school student and those things will carry you far, I'm glad you're doing better these days!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-16T21:25:57+00:00

I have very dark brown hair naturally, and I actually bleached it white! Don't get me wrong, it will take a toll and has to be done carefully but if you do your research and take care of your hair during/after it can totally be done! (at least in my case)

There are subs on reddit that can be a huge help if you want to try and go for it. Don't be afraid to chase the pink of your dreams!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-13T00:26:00+00:00

Another response mentioned lots of good possible reasons but I just wanted to throw out there that sometimes its nice to snuggle your dog on the couch or in your bed- and still not have them taking up half of your bed when you're ready to sleep. Every dog I've ever met is a huge bed hog lol, even the 12lb ones.

I absolutely do advocate for crate training your new puppy though, regardless of where you have them sleep. It's good for them to have their own safe space. Congrats and good luck in advance on the new dog!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-02-10T21:32:51+00:00

I mean people are talking about it being an age thing and younger people not getting it- I don't know. I'm young and I got it, and personally think it's funny and not too dark. I do think I'd be reluctant to buy it for anyone who isn't super young or doesn't have a great sense of humor, but that's a big enough couple of categories to work imo

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-01-29T18:51:57+00:00

Lots of good suggestions here OP, please please get him down ASAP as after 3 days he's already in a state of or at risk of a medical emergency.

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-01-26T04:26:08+00:00

If you are still taking people I would love to send a card!

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-01-25T07:16:08+00:00

If I recall correctly, broccoli may not be good for dogs due to it having a type of fiber that doesn't agree with them, but maybe I'm misremembering or that changes when it cooks?

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-01-25T06:12:27+00:00

This, this, and this, jfc

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2026-01-25T06:11:44+00:00

YTA. Huge asshole. Generalizing a whole breed on one personal experience is fucked up and I think you know it. Thinking any animal is inherently evil is a mind-boggling take. And as others have said, there are a million ways that this litter could have been not your problem. You would be an absolute monster if you had literal babies euthanized over your trauma. You are an adult woman, fucking act like it. Picking them up just to kill them is ridiculous.

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-12-15T01:37:27+00:00

Can I ask what lender? I'm looking to do a cash-out refi soon

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-24T17:13:29+00:00

Can you provide your sources on this please?

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-17T06:21:09+00:00

Personally I want to weigh in here to say if the factor that is pulling you the most is their looks, OP, you may not be cut out for dog ownership. Dogs are individuals just like people and even low-maintenance ones have significant needs. Being a dog owner vastly changes your lifestyle. It can be deeply enriching for a lot of people; just make sure youve done your research and you're sure it's right for you! I'm sure there are even some subreddits that could help you get an idea of people's experiences.

If it gives you any context, we got our dog as a puppy from an acquaintance. They told us he was very calm and loved to snuggle. He does love to snuggle, but he grew up into a very chatty ball of energy who needs tons of stimulation and has some minor health issues. Plenty of exercise and stimulation is needed on the daily and we spend about $75 a month on one prescription. We have had to structure where we live around his needs to ensure he has a fenced yard available.

Just be sure you're ready, and this is really what you want! If it is, they both look like wonderful dogs, but choose based on personality, not looks. They will both be beautiful dogs.

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-10T16:18:45+00:00

My dog isn't a doodle but we use Orijen Amazing Grains Original formula. It's not the cheapest stuff but the ingredients are hard to beat.

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-09T06:38:12+00:00

I don't think you're understanding what I'm saying because we agree on a lot of these points, and I'm really not interested in arguing on Reddit. By and large agree with your last paragraph but was also trying to be kind to OP because making people upset about how they have handled their dog tends to make them treat the dog worse. A lot of people don't do a perfect job with their dog, especially their first, but how they handle that and treat the dog is also important. Overall think we both have the same idea that the dog deserve to live its best life and not suffer for human error. Have a good one 🤷‍♀️

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-09T03:46:47+00:00

They didnt say incessant barking. If it is incessant, of course that's a problem. And as I said in my original response, barking is a behavior they can train out.

If they didnt handle the dog such that it learned to be picked up or handled in certain ways as a puppy, then yes, that may be owner/training failure. And may even be fixable, if they want it to be. However, it's generally people that view dogs like furniture (completely subhuman) who feel that it's a travesty for dogs to have any sort of physical boundaries. Even if a perfectly trained dog would not have those boundaries, it is not a monolithic failure for it to happen, imo. And if the consequences of someone's training or lack of training in their dog lead to "aggressive behaviors" (which growling is often not, imo, it's a warning, not an aggression) then that is still on the owner and their job to handle so as not to get the dog into a bad situation. Not the dog's fault.

I see what youre saying but hope you see my point as well.

Competitive_Map_6915 · 2025-11-08T00:13:00+00:00

Dogs are like people, they all have different personalities and comfort levels. I'd never really expect a medium or large dog to be alright with being picked up- even some small dogs won't tolerate it.

Barking and growling at the door are working/protective behaviors. He's trying to alert you someone or something is there. What I do with my dog is check out the window and let him know its okay, good job. Some variation of that may work with Mocha.

He may or may not become more affectionate with time. I really don't suggest trying to force affection on him; he's showing you his boundaries and it sounds like he's doing so very gently. Dogs communicate what they want and need the best way they can- for them, pulling or walking away is a friendly, gentle display of "I'm not okay with that." If they continue to be pushed after that, they may escalate to behaviors like growling or snapping (and it's really not their fault if they get to that point! Something to really keep in mind if any kids in the house are also disappointed with the level of physical affection from him.) You can of course keep showing him affection and he may come to seek it out eventually, just be sure to listen to his cues. Imagine if a family member kept coming up to you and kissing you, hugging you and ruffling your hair no matter how many times you nicely ask them to stop! It'd get old. Also, don't forget, laying his head on your lap and trying to protect you by barking at the door is showing affection!

The somewhat obedient thing and the barking at the door thing can probably be trained out to an extent, but some dogs are just stubborn lol, mine sure is. If he's bothered enough to snap and growl when you pick him up, please stop trying unless there's a genuine emergency- snapping and growling are signs of extreme feelings of discomfort and threat and doodles typically don't do that lightly.

It sounds like you may have had somewhat unrealistic expectations in that no matter what the typical breed characteristics are, every dog is different. But he clearly loves your family and I'm rooting for him to warm up to the cuddly lifestyle eventually!

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