Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 3)

[brownnskinn 0]

Whenever I have people coming to the US who have difficulty finding steady 9-5 jobs especially where actual skills are involved, I refer them to a site that has always worked for me in making ends meet. Go to www.narms.com. National Association of Retail Merchandising Specialist. Go to job seach and then select job bank and the area you live in. A lot of companies post jobs here when they are looking for people to do marketing or demo work. From demo's at supermarkets to doing POP and Store resets at grocery chains and stores like Walmart. I was making an extra $1,000.00 a month just doing weekend work here and everytime I need some extra money I go here and take up jobs. Most interviews are over the phone and it does not take rocket science to restock a shelf in a supermarket. Another way your better half can pick up some extra money especially with the holiday coming up.

down inside, you know the answer.

Keep the faith.

Great InFo

Do I have to pay the fee before I can seach for jobs?

[wynterstail 0]

Hello,

Just to add my two cents I have been a nurse for 15 years I love what I do!! I agree that if you lose that passion for what you do you need to find that passion in something else. Yardies tomorrow is not promised to us that's why all of us stepped out of the norm and decided to bring our passion here!!! How many people asked are you sure? What if it doesn't work out? He just wants a visa!!!. Either find something that you love to do or find a reason to start loving what you do again. Just My Two Cents.

Why the heck am I so nervous? My stomach is doing flip flops and I still have all day tomorrow to get through, and never mind not sleeping tomorrow night!!!

Can you tell me if this is okay or does it need more? It is the employer letter that I am writing to have my boss sign.

(Me) has been employed by xxx since July 12, 1992. She is currently a Staff Accountant in the Office of xxx.

Current salary is xxx biweekly, xxx annually.

This is a permanent position.

If there are any questions, yaddy, yaddy, yaddy.

I would be nervous too!!! But remember you are ther for support. Never let them see you sweat

I've tried everything to weasel the interview date out of the Embassy--all they'll tell me is that it will be in December and they will mail him a letter. AARRGGHH! I know someone else was waiting for an interview date, too...any news?

Ann

Hey I am waiting too let's hold hands!!! It has been such a frustrating process. Soooo long.

To everyone who is about to interview, many prayers and good thoughts are swirling around you and your loved one. Keep us posted!

Ann

[Trinilad 0]

Whenever I have people coming to the US who have difficulty finding steady 9-5 jobs especially where actual skills are involved, I refer them to a site that has always worked for me in making ends meet. Go to www.narms.com. National Association of Retail Merchandising Specialist. Go to job seach and then select job bank and the area you live in. A lot of companies post jobs here when they are looking for people to do marketing or demo work. From demo's at supermarkets to doing POP and Store resets at grocery chains and stores like Walmart. I was making an extra $1,000.00 a month just doing weekend work here and everytime I need some extra money I go here and take up jobs. Most interviews are over the phone and it does not take rocket science to restock a shelf in a supermarket. Another way your better half can pick up some extra money especially with the holiday coming up.

down inside, you know the answer.

Keep the faith.

Great InFo

Do I have to pay the fee before I can seach for jobs?

No, you do not have to pay anything to search the jobs. One of the great tools is that you can go and create a profile and put the things you are interested in and the expereinces you have. Comapnies will then do a search of people in a particular geographical area and actually call you to get you to take work that you express interest in. A month ago, my father and I did a reset for some hair products at CVS. We were paid $100.00 per store and took us about 4 hours each. We did 6 stores that weekend. It may not seem as much, but that was my car payment in one weekend. The good thing about it is you take the jobs you want, you stop when you feel like it and you do not have a set schedule everyday. Now some companies will offer you a merchandising position permanently for a long term. My sister for instance goes into Sears , Hects and JC Penny and restock thier ties and has been doing that monthly for the past two years. I did Hallmark Cards at Target for a year. In those cases you get paid per store. Making $20.00 per store every month and having to just visit that store maybe for twice a month for 15 mins is great if you have lets say 10 stores. Sometimes if you work well, you may service the same store for multiple companies. I used to do Best Buys , Comp USA and Office Depot in my area for 3 different companies resetting POP and cutting in products. Make about $60.00 for a 30 min visit . In most cases you will do the reporting online or mail in paperwork. They do spot checks occasionally to make sure you are doing the work. Just give your free samples to the sales associate and they will always remember you were there when they call even though you may not visit for 3 months.

Companies like Actionlink will have weekend demo jobs for work as doing demo's at Best Buys and those kind of stores. If you are a game buff, Activision will have you doing marketing work for thier games. It is a great site and it does not cost you a dime to have a profile or to do searches.

Another website to check is .WWW.ACTIONLINK.COM. This company offers One time demos and resets and also long term merchandising.

Another website is WWW.MOSAIC.COM. tHIS COMPANY OFFERS MERCHANDISING WORK FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE MORE TECH SAVY. They offer merchandising work for game and DVD companies and tend to be in Best Buys , Game Stop and EB stores. If you are good with doing demo's on printers, cameras, video games and such, this will be ideal. Permanent weekend gigs may be 4 hour weekend making about 50/ each day.

Maybe I am giving too much info. If anyone is really serious about making extra money without the hassle of a permanent part time job, these sites will be great for you and applying or searching does not cost anything. e mail me sometime and I can direct you to a couple more sites if you are interested. I am not selling anything, I am just passing along free info.

And that my friends is my 5 mins for today.

[Trinilad 0]

Whenever I have people coming to the US who have difficulty finding steady 9-5 jobs especially where actual skills are involved, I refer them to a site that has always worked for me in making ends meet. Go to www.narms.com. National Association of Retail Merchandising Specialist. Go to job seach and then select job bank and the area you live in. A lot of companies post jobs here when they are looking for people to do marketing or demo work. From demo's at supermarkets to doing POP and Store resets at grocery chains and stores like Walmart. I was making an extra $1,000.00 a month just doing weekend work here and everytime I need some extra money I go here and take up jobs. Most interviews are over the phone and it does not take rocket science to restock a shelf in a supermarket. Another way your better half can pick up some extra money especially with the holiday coming up.

down inside, you know the answer.

Keep the faith.

Great InFo

Do I have to pay the fee before I can seach for jobs?

ANOTHER SITE

http://shopper.mintel.com/user_apply.php : THEY DO MYSTERY SHOPPING OF FEDEX and UPS locations. You cannot work for either of these companies to get these jobs.

http://www.mcaretail.com/careers/index.html: They do resets mostly

http://www.checkmarkinc.com/shoppers/shopp...ter_secure.aspx : They do mystery shopping at all retailers.

Again, none of these compannies charge for the service. They are looking all the time for new employees. Great part time work for new spouses. I used to sign up for jobs and send my friends to do them when they were waiting for work permit. Remember, you never really meet a hiring manager. They do interview over the phone. Am I suggesting that you be dishonest and sign up for work and have your spouse do it especially if her has no work permit and it does not matter which one of your name is on the check? I would never do such a thing! Hint , hint!

[nannygirl82 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

[Trinilad 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

[nannygirl82 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

gonna pay for it????? i'm thinking a couple of drinks....

Edited October 25, 2006 by nannygirl82

[Trinilad 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

gonna pay for it?????

With that, I think it is time for me to go to bed!

[nannygirl82 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

gonna pay for it?????

With that, I think it is time for me to go to bed!

what questions do you need answerd?

[Trinilad 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

gonna pay for it?????

With that, I think it is time for me to go to bed!

what questions do you need answerd?

It was a joke dear!

[nannygirl82 0]

good evening everyone....i feel a lot more at peace tonight...got off the phone with my lawyer...and he really helped calm me down about a issue i was having...the whole aff. of support thing...i think i will be able to sleep a little better tonight!

Darlene you only have one more day before you are flying to JA...

So you gonna share the advice offered, or am I being too bold here?

gonna pay for it?????

With that, I think it is time for me to go to bed!

what questions do you need answerd?

It was a joke dear!

oh ok i was a little worried...i thought you took it another way

for those of us with upcoming interviews here are some more interview questions....prolly a repeat of other posts but here ya go...

SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How long have you known your fiancé?

2. How did you meet?

3. Have you ever been to the US?

4. When is the last time you have seen your fiance?

5. When will you leave for the US?

6. When did you meet in person?

7. When did your fiance propose? How did you propose?

8. Does your fiance have any kids? How many, how old, who do they live with?

9. What is your fiance's birthday?

10. What is your birthday?

11. Does your fiance's have any brothers and sisters?

12. Where do your fiance's parents live?

13. Where was he/she born?

14. Where does he/she live?

16. Have you ever applied for a traveling visa?

17. Where did you go for your first date?

18. How does he/she make a living?

19. What type of job will you have in the U.S.?

some advice have your SO not sound like they just read it off a cue card....to answer the questions naturally...

Edited October 25, 2006 by nannygirl82

[Minfay 0]

And that my friends is my 5 mins for today.

You're the best!!

[Jamaica to CT 0]

As always, great advice Stephen . Thanks too for the info for the part time jobs, you never know when you might need a few extra bucks.

Congrats Kim for getting your AOS interview so soon.

Glad to hear you're feeling a little better Shauna. I know that waiting must be sheer torture. When I'm feeling anxious/blue/nervous I usually try to visualize the one thing/place(for me it's the ocean) that envelopes me in peace, and that helps; momentarily at least.

[nannygirl82 0]

As always, great advice Stephen . Thanks too for the info for the part time jobs, you never know when you might need a few extra bucks.

Congrats Kim for getting your AOS interview so soon.

Glad to hear you're feeling a little better Shauna. I know that waiting must be sheer torture. When I'm feeling anxious/blue/nervous I usually try to visualize the one thing/place(for me it's the ocean) that envelopes me in peace, and that helps; momentarily at least.

that is good advice...i will try that...

[BelwinMills 0]

Whenever I have people coming to the US who have difficulty finding steady 9-5 jobs especially where actual skills are involved, I refer them to a site that has always worked for me in making ends meet. Go to www.narms.com. National Association of Retail Merchandising Specialist. Go to job seach and then select job bank and the area you live in. A lot of companies post jobs here when they are looking for people to do marketing or demo work. From demo's at supermarkets to doing POP and Store resets at grocery chains and stores like Walmart. I was making an extra $1,000.00 a month just doing weekend work here and everytime I need some extra money I go here and take up jobs. Most interviews are over the phone and it does not take rocket science to restock a shelf in a supermarket. Another way your better half can pick up some extra money especially with the holiday coming up.

down inside, you know the answer.

Keep the faith.

Great InFo

Do I have to pay the fee before I can seach for jobs?

ANOTHER SITE

http://shopper.mintel.com/user_apply.php : THEY DO MYSTERY SHOPPING OF FEDEX and UPS locations. You cannot work for either of these companies to get these jobs.

http://www.mcaretail.com/careers/index.html:[/url] They do resets mostly

http://www.checkmarkinc.com/shoppers/shopp...ter_secure.aspx : They do mystery shopping at all retailers.

Again, none of these compannies charge for the service. They are looking all the time for new employees. Great part time work for new spouses. I used to sign up for jobs and send my friends to do them when they were waiting for work permit. Remember, you never really meet a hiring manager. They do interview over the phone. Am I suggesting that you be dishonest and sign up for work and have your spouse do it especially if her has no work permit and it does not matter which one of your name is on the check? I would never do such a thing! Hint , hint!

Trinlad thanks for sharing advice on how to get jobs I wish I could use it but I am satisfied with everything now. Maybe when my hubby gets here if he decides not to go to school.