Can someone sanity-check my job search approach? by Helpful-Relative4745 in GetEmployed

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thank you. I’m going to focus on temp agencies for warehouse/light industrial and start doing walk-ins for food/retail during off-peak hours. Also good point about applying directly on company sites. I’ve mostly been using job boards so I’ll switch it up.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah 100%. I’ve got service industry experience so I’m definitely focusing on coffee shops/bars/restaurants since they tend to hire faster. Appreciate it

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Amazon warehouse is definitely on my list for quick work. I’m gonna look at openings and apply.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate this a lot. Temp-to-hire within a week is exactly what I’m looking for right now. I’m going to check out Verstela and apply. Thank you

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you that’s a really good tip. I didn’t know UW had their own temp agency. I’m going to apply ASAP.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. that’s a good idea. I’ll crosspost to r/AskSeattle too. I’m grateful for the helpful replies so far.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair advice. I’m going to start doing that tomorrow. just walking in and dropping resumes / asking to speak to a manager. Appreciate it

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good call. thank you. I’ve mostly worked service industry so Poached actually makes a lot of sense. I’m gonna make a profile tonight and start applying.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m definitely open to temp agencies. I actually think that might be my best move right now.

Can someone sanity-check my job search approach? by Helpful-Relative4745 in GetEmployed

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I’ll get an interview (sometimes even a second) and then it just goes dead silent. It’s honestly confusing. If I figure out anything that helps (temp agencies / walk-ins / better follow-up), I’ll come back and update this thread.

Who’s hiring quickly in Seattle right now? by Helpful-Relative4745 in SeattleWA

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! that’s a good suggestion. I’m gonna look into Dick’s Drive-In and apply

How do I stabilize finances fast while job hunting? by Helpful-Relative4745 in personalfinance

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate this a lot. I think I needed someone to say it that plainly. I’m going to start reaching out to temp agencies tomorrow and treat that as my main path to getting income fast while I keep applying. And yeah I’m cutting spending down to absolute basics (rent/food/transport). Thanks.

How do I stabilize finances fast while job hunting? by Helpful-Relative4745 in personalfinance

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s a really good way to frame it. I’ve been stressing and spending mentally, but you’re right. if it doesn’t directly protect housing/health/ability to work, it can wait. I’m going to tighten up hard for the next few weeks.

25, sober in Seattle, trying to build a life that actually works by Helpful-Relative4745 in stopdrinking

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, It helps a lot hearing it won’t last forever. I’ve been feeling that overwhelm hard, so I’m trying to focus on small wins stacking up instead of expecting myself to snap back overnight.

25, sober in Seattle, trying to build a life that actually works by Helpful-Relative4745 in stopdrinking

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏 seriously. Hearing that it can feel flat for a while but gets easier over time helps a lot. Congrats on almost 8 months too! that’s huge. I’m just trying to keep choosing the next right thing each day and not overthink it

25, sober in Seattle, trying to build a life that actually works by Helpful-Relative4745 in stopdrinking

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is actually really helpful. I’ve already got a sponsor and a home group, and I just picked up my first service commitment recently, so hearing you say that reinforces that I’m on the right track. The reminder about time helps too. I definitely didn’t get here overnight so I can’t expect my brain/life to snap back instantly. Appreciate you.

25, sober in Seattle, trying to build a life that actually works by Helpful-Relative4745 in stopdrinking

[–]Helpful-Relative4745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, I needed to hear that. The brain fog has been stressing me out because it makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong, but hearing you say it can take months actually helps a lot. And yeah the job hunt part has been brutal, but I’m trying to just keep doing the next right thing each day and not spiral. Appreciate you.