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Posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
I would like to work part time for couple of months. Does anyone know how to find one?
Posted by LegWarmers on March 9, 2006, at 20:02:13
In reply to how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
> I would like to work part time for couple of months. Does anyone know how to find one?
newspaper? Im not really sure, maybe place an ad specifying what you are looking to do?
Posted by Gee on March 9, 2006, at 22:05:56
In reply to Re: how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by LegWarmers on March 9, 2006, at 20:02:13
Try seasonal work. It's very temporary
Posted by James K on March 9, 2006, at 22:24:58
In reply to how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
Try a major chain bookstore if you are willing to work late nights and weekends, they are always looking for people who are willing to work the crap shifts without benefits, and the work is more interesting than most. don't tell them it is temporary, no one wants to train someone who doesn't plan to stick around long.
James K
Posted by JenStar on March 9, 2006, at 23:21:24
In reply to how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
hi Orchid,
are you back in the US for a while, or is this in India?How about signing up with a temp agency? That might get you some work for a short time.
How about your old company where you used to work -- would they hire you part time? Maybe give you an "intern" designation, even though you're clearly NOT one (!) -- but just to get you in the door for a few months? Maybe they could hire you as a part-time consultant?
I think you said you do things with s/w. I don't know exactly what, but are there freelance jobs you could do or offer? If you're good at making web pages, for example, could you start a small site/business to do that for people?
Or if you don't want tech work, how about a bookstore or coffee shop or something people oriented for a while?
good luck!
JenStar
Posted by Tanzanite on March 10, 2006, at 1:35:53
In reply to how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
Hi there, I am unable to work. But, there is this site called www.wahm.com and it is a work at home site and you can join even if you don't have kids. Sometimes there is all kinds of great ideas there and support. Hope this may help. Well wishes
Tanzanite
Posted by jay on March 10, 2006, at 12:41:57
In reply to how do you find part time temporary job?, posted by orchid on March 9, 2006, at 18:34:30
> I would like to work part time for couple of months. Does anyone know how to find one?
Oooohhh man, I know this is tough. As both a former depressed "temp" and years ago, an employment counsellor, here are my few bits.
Start out looking for night shifts. All that hard work at night makes us exhausted in the morning, and you will feel tired, meds or no meds. This is where you can experiment with different meds because you won't have to worry about insomnia.
Try to get the fewest hours you can at first...it will help to 'gradually' expose you back to the 'world'. (From that isolation depression causes.)
Try to give yourself a good 6 months to a year at this, then maybe try to move a step 'up'...finding a better paying job...and maybe one that has a bit more contact with people. But don't do it until you feel you are "ready".
If you wish any further details or such...please feel free to babblemail me and remember many others on here have had the same experience.
Just hang around here and you will get great support.Best,
Jay
Posted by orchid on March 13, 2006, at 17:25:26
In reply to Re: how do you find part time temporary job? » orchid, posted by jay on March 10, 2006, at 12:41:57
Thanks everyone for your ideas. Actually I am not looking for a long term commitment. I am in the US for couple of months and instead of killing my time in the hotel room, I would like to do something productive and which will keep me occupied. That is why I am not applying for any company since they will be looking for a minimum commitment of atleast 3 months.
But a book store or web site sounds a good idea. Will try that.
Thanks for the suggestions
Posted by orchid on March 13, 2006, at 17:27:01
In reply to Re: how do you find part time temporary job? » orchid, posted by JenStar on March 9, 2006, at 23:21:24
Hi Jen,
Nice to talk to you. I am in the US for couple of months, and after that I don't know for sure. So I am not applying to my old company as they take minimum 3 months and I don't want to spoil my reputation by taking it and breaking in between.But the web site sounds like a good idea.
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