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paidtosmile

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Hey guys

I've been skimming through this section of the forum lately, and I was curious. For those of you who are working around student schedules; have any of you left Target for non-retail jobs? If so, what positions and how did you find them? What are your opinions?

I'm keeping my eyes open for a new job, but I don't want to get stuck working an equally sh*tty retail job with worse hours. I have a few industries and positions in mind, but I don't want to list them for my own privacy.


Thanks in advance!
 
I work for the state of Alaska.
I'm a Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, supporting the Counselors and Employment Specialists in helping people with disabilities gain or maintain employment.
Lets just say it's a very small field and you need a deep interest in the subject.
 
I work with kids with autism as a one-on-one in different school districts. My exact position is unique to my state and requires a degree but there are jobs titles such as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) which do not require degrees or experience. PCAs can act like aides in schools or take care of people in the home. I know with my agency there is a list of cases with different times such as school cases (typically 8a-3p), after school (4p-6p) or weekend hours. Some kids need more or less time than others. There are also agencies that help adults in home and community settings. One place I applied to in my city had people oversee people with special needs in job settings.
 
daninnj said:
One place I applied to in my city had people oversee people with special needs in job settings.
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Is that similar to a job coach?
I've been asked to do some free-lance work in a previous field but still trying to work out the time.
Family has gotten spoiled with me at home.
 
I work logistics for L'Oréal and I love it. Mon-Fri 7-3:30, though now that it's Peak Season, we are there til 6:30 some evenings but hey, overtime pays the bills. I've been getting 20+ hours of OT a week, and the best part.....no one bothers you while working and I don't have to work Black Friday, or should I say Black Thanksgiving.
 
redeye58 said:
Is that similar to a job coach?
I've been asked to do some free-lance work in a previous field but still trying to work out the time.
Family has gotten spoiled with me at home.
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Yeah pretty much. This agency had another fancy title for it though. They said they would love to hire me but never called me back. After waiting, I called them and they said they had a hiring freeze (gee, thanks for letting me know!) and will call me when it's over. By that time I got the job I had now with much better pay.
 
paidtosmile said:
Hey guys

I've been skimming through this section of the forum lately, and I was curious. For those of you who are working around student schedules; have any of you left Target for non-retail jobs? If so, what positions and how did you find them? What are your opinions?

I'm keeping my eyes open for a new job, but I don't want to get stuck working an equally sh*tty retail job with worse hours. I have a few industries and positions in mind, but I don't want to list them for my own privacy.


Thanks in advance!
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Freelance jobs are good. I'm not working around a school schedule at the moment, but I do still have a second job. I do photo editing, and graphic design work, mostly freelance, but there is one client I work regularly for and get a monthly pay check. It's SO much nicer than retail because I can make my own schedule. Any job where you can be in more control of yourself is great.

For a student, it seems like either working on campus is your best bet. Teacher's Aid. Working through the internet is great too. Writing for websites, IT stuff, even social media management. All that stuff is good. It definitely beats trying to work in another retail store or restaurant, as scheduling can be restrictive. Not impossible, but it can be difficult. Consistency is the biggest factor. So night positions for example are great, because you'll probably have a consistent schedule, that will be easy to work around.
 
Retail Girl said:
I think the OP is wondering those who go to school as well as work...good places that will work with a student's schedule.
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This is exactly what I was looking for :)

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Freelance jobs are good. I'm not working around a school schedule at the moment, but I do still have a second job. I do photo editing, and graphic design work, mostly freelance, but there is one client I work regularly for and get a monthly pay check. It's SO much nicer than retail because I can make my own schedule. Any job where you can be in more control of yourself is great.

For a student, it seems like either working on campus is your best bet. Teacher's Aid. Working through the internet is great too. Writing for websites, IT stuff, even social media management. All that stuff is good. It definitely beats trying to work in another retail store or restaurant, as scheduling can be restrictive. Not impossible, but it can be difficult. Consistency is the biggest factor. So night positions for example are great, because you'll probably have a consistent schedule, that will be easy to work around.
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Where do you search for these freelance work? I've always been interested in freelance writing but I have no idea where to search for a job posting?
 
It depends on what kind of writing you do.
I write fiction and short short stories so the market is different from nonfiction.
The magazine Writers Digest used to be a good source for information.
Electronic publishing is certainly a good way to go and writing a regular blog both as a way to get in the habit of writing on a steady basis and to have a portfolio, will help you a lot. It can also be a good way to get regular readers.
 
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