A job, need one I do.

[bergauk]

Try and find a place that gives HVAC training. I've heard plenty of good things about it. My brother did the training in highschool, but never got certified, if he had he would have been making well over minimum wage at the start.

 

[Seismica]

No it didn't...

It's about to be mothballed, which yes means it probably will cease activity but there is a last ditch effort from our um, er, "wonderful" Prime Minister (can tell election time is near) to attempt to save it.

So no, it's not gone under yet and those jobs haven't been lost yet although admittedly it's not looking good. Perhaps you should spend your JSA on something more productive than alcohol (paper, envelopes, stamps and printer ink is a good start)

Sorry to hijack. My suggestion would be to take on something vocational i.e. an apprenticeship. If you know what you want to be when you grow up, then that's a big plus. If you're not sure and you take on an apprenticeship, then at least you can eliminate one of the things you don't want to do

Aye i've stepped up my game a little from when i posted that. I thought the plant did shut down but i was wrong. Also the fact i've got myself a girlfriend, it sort of spurs me on Stepping up my game instead of just ringing places up half-heartedly A practical skill would be the best thing. I have my eye on pitlane mechanic as a career, but that probably means going back to university, which i simply can't afford until i have a job in the first place. Endless loop FTW

 

[nick09]

You could work in a internship and if you can keep your head over the water they might send a job your way when you are done with the internship. Right now I'm applying for an internship appointment to a local printing company. I wish you the best of luck though, you have to keep your spirits up and try your best.

 

[Public'sTwin]

At 16, nowhere interesting is going to hire you. Yes, they will almost all be dead-end jobs. That's why they're all staffed by 15-18 year olds. There's a 90% chance you'll be making minimum wage; unless you have a relative or friend who can get you a better job, that's what you're set for until you complete school.

There are other entry level positions within companies available that don't require proof of education—sales is often like this; you just have to be very convincing that you're qualified within the 2 or 3 interviews necessary.

Long story short, hit the streets with a wad of resumes. And make sure nothing's spelled wrong on it. (At your age, writing it in a highly pretentious style may help as well.)