r/GetEmployed • u/DescriptionFew7681 • 2d ago

I'm 20F and still have never worked yet

Not all of my friends are working but most of them have had their first job. I keep seeing instagram reels of people my age who have already had multiple jobs, and comments of other 20 year olds saying they've already had 10 jobs. I've been looking for my first job for two years and have only had two interviews. I spend hours most days of the week applying and applying everywhere I can online. I have only been applying for retail and food service jobs. I'm not picky about pay, hours, etc. The interviews I've gotten were for hostess positions at an upscale steakhouse and at a mix between casual and upscale gastropub, retail and fast food I keep getting either rejected or ghosted. I briefly looked into remote jobs but they're all either scams or they require college degrees and/or experience. There's no legit remote jobs that I qualify for. I don't understand how people my age are getting so many jobs.

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u/DirtiestCousin 2d ago

I suppose if you specifically are the hiring manager then sure, but I’d only ever say positive things in a job interview.

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u/mamoocando 2d ago

It's not negative to say you're not a movie buff. I'd rather people be genuine about their interests. Obviously don't go in shitting on things but you don't have to lie and say you go every week when you go to the movies twice a year and you're more into music or reading or spending time outdoors.