Archived Thinking about leaving Target, but not sure if that's the most smart move?

[Starry]

Yes, I know not even a week ago I made a thread about possibly trying to work in the Pharmacy, but a lot apparently can change in just a few days.

I am officially done with college and have finally earned my Bachelors degree in Psychology. Despite the stereotypes, you can actually have a decent job with just a Bach in Psych. However, in order to utilize this degree, I may need to move out of my hometown (which currently is the plan for sometime next year). Until then, I'll do volunteer work/internships at places like clinics, offices, etc.

I still need to make money while I save up for future plans, and I'm strongly considering leaving Target. I don't really care for the current management and I actually dread going into work for every shift. In that, if I'm in a good mood before work, I actually feel sad and anxious when I go to clock in. It also doesn't help that I've been there for 3 years and my overall raises have equated to less than $0.50.

As such, to the suggestion of classmates of mine, they've suggested looking into being a waiter. Yes, I know how little they actually make and that waiters survive on tips, but there are some fairly high end restaurants where old money goes to dine. If I did a good job, I'd probably make more as a waiter than at Target.

Thoughts?

 

[masterofalltrades]

actually better yet is a bartender. there hourly pay is higher and tge tips are higher. depending on location you can pull in $200-$300 a night.

 

[Kartman]

If you're a good looking woman, you will easily make more money than anything Target would pay you.

 

[Starry]

actually better yet is a bartender. there hourly pay is higher and tge tips are higher. depending on location you can pull in $200-$300 a night.

I've thought about that as well. This upcoming Monday, when I'm not working 8 hour shifts for 4 days in a row, I'm heading downtown to do some job hunting.

 

[Starry]

If you're a good looking woman, you will easily make more money than anything Target would pay you.

Haha, not quite. I'm a guy, but I suppose I could work at a gay bar.

 

[PinkZinnia]

If you are a good bartender & a Good listener you will make great tips no matter what your gender is. Ladies tip too.
Have you tended bar before? If not it could be a harder job to get then a waiter job.
In my opinion though, you are young and could have a great future in psychology. Yes there are man types of jobs where that would come in handy.
I don't think target could be one. It will burn you out way to fast.

 

[commiecorvus]

Depending on what part of the country you are in (namely one that appreciates decent coffee) you can make a decent living as a barista.
Like a bartender but you don't need as much formal training.

 

[RCKing]

hmmm i know this would be a stretch... but since you dont care to much for the leadership... they probably dont care too much about you either BUT can you imagine being an ETL with the knowledge of a psych major??? maybe i a little naive but you could literally get what you wanted as long as you arent a dbag. just food for thought

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Ck with @daninnj. He can help you with this matter.

 

[HardlinesFour]

Haha, not quite. I'm a guy, but I suppose I could work at a gay bar.

If your good looking.. I can assure you, you'll make awesome cash. It's not uncommon to see $20 Tips thrown down... Not that'd I'd know anything about that.

 

[Mhugh220]

Join the military or apply to one of their graduate programs and live the easy officer life while getting paid to go to school.

Or bartend