Student Daughter finding sat job hard

jamie00353

In my business I value all my part timers. sure, they are there for the money but they are extremely important for 2 reasons:

1. They work weekends which is my busiest time

2. They cover general sickness when I need them

Despite not wanting a retail job, I expect anyone who applies to me to make an effort. To do research. To want to (Or convince me!) that they want to work for me and not the place next door.

I need committed people. I've had part time guys stay with me for years, and them work for me full time after their studies!

As I said earlier, it is unacceptable for mothers etc to do the leg work for their kids!!

munikwa

My sister-in-law has registered with companies on the following web page and has had some part time tempoary work which she fits in around her other commitments.

http://www.activate.co.uk

there is plenty of work at sports stadiums and festivals so she might find something of interest as well as work.

Ripata_2

Well fc, yes i did originally ask for advice,not to be slagged off!I must be doing something right because she has 2 interviews next week,also she is VERY Capable and very bright as her gcse results show A * s. So please keep your insults to yourself.I also find that some parents that think what im doing is wrong are quite jealous because we are so close.

Lokolo

Ripata wrote: »

Well fc, yes i did originally ask for advice,not to be slagged off!I must be doing something right because she has 2 interviews next week,also she is VERY Capable and very bright as her gcse results show A * s. So please keep your insults to yourself.I also find that some parents that think what im doing is wrong are quite jealous because we are so close.

She got A*s in her GCSEs and can't find a job for herself?

pboae

Will you be attending the interview for her too? What with her being soooo busy and everything.

Nomad25

:rotfl: ..................

emilyt

Ripata wrote: »

Well fc, yes i did originally ask for advice,not to be slagged off!I must be doing something right because she has 2 interviews next week,also she is VERY Capable and very bright as her gcse results show A * s. So please keep your insults to yourself.I also find that some parents that think what im doing is wrong are quite jealous because we are so close.

You don't have to explain yourself Ripata.;)

All you asked for was advice on where your daughter could get a job. So many threads end up like this one. :eek:
Glad she has got a couple of interviews.:T
Fingers crossed she will get a job. Just tell her that if she doesn't not to worry as it is all good experience for job interviews in the future.:D
Good luck
Emilyx

magic57

Don't worry about it Ripata. Sometimes people just like a wind up. I have had a similar response to a request for advice myself.

Mum's worry, mum's care. It's in the mums job description. I hope she is lucky with the interviews. :wave:

skintstudentnurse

Hi ,just wanted to add my 2p worth! I'm a mature student nurse with 2 children aged 8 & 3. I have to say I totally agree with the posters who have said that your daughter should look for her own job. I attend uni full time, I also have blocks of practical placements in hospitals and still work part time as an auxilary nurse. I think if i can find the time to do all this (without blowing my own trumpet, cos I KNOW there are thousands of others who do the same) so can your daughter. I find it offensive that you claim that others wouldn't do it for their children because they don't care, because I am sure that is not true. Independence is the word you're looking for.

Also, I worked as a retail manager a few years ago and I have to say that sending Mummy in to get application forms isn't the best way to look for a job. All the best!

pboae

Ok, I admit the sarcasm was unecessary, but my posts were not a wind up. Under the silliness there is a very serious point, one which has been brought up here and on other threads many times before.

There is no issue with parents worrying or caring, but that all too often the things they do as a result of worrying and caring can ending up doing their children more harm thean good. Usually it is done naively and with the best intentions, and when the other side of the argument is presented to them they are able to step back and look at the situation objectively and adjust their behaviour accordingly.

Other times they are too wrapped up in their own world to listen to what people are trying to tell them. They ask for advice and then completely ignore it and carry on just as before. Stunting their children's opportunities along the way.

I hope the OPs daughter does get an interview and of course a job. I mean that sincerely. I have nothing to gain or lose by wishing ill on her. None of which detracts from the original issue, that in trying too hard to help the OP is actually making things more difficult for her. That is a sad and frustrating situation for everyone concerned.