Hard finding a job.2 months down the line!

[Mamuu 9]

Hi members..How long did it take you to settle and find a job here..I'm in texas.Came through cr1.its been 2 months two weeks and not been successful getting a job.

It's a bit frustrating!

[Cryssiekins 976]

It took me 17 months.  In the interim, I had to settle for other jobs.  Some markets are tough.

 

Keep at it though. 

[geowrian 22,335]

What field? What's your employment history? How's the market for jobs in your field in your area?

 

It really varies a lot. My wife was offered 2 positions right away. She's a nurse and there's a shortage of nurses in my area.

Somebody who works as - just one example - a business/office manager may have a harder time as approaches and methods may be different. They may have to take a position lower than what they had before and work their way back up. They may even need to work in other fields for a bit.

[Daphne . 1,638]

I applied for different positions from my home country the moment I had my visa and knew when I would move. Skype interviews late at night due to the time difference, crazy times! 😁

Had my live job interview 3 days after I arrived and a started my job 2 weeks after arrival. It’s not a job like I had ‘back home’ but at least it’s a job and I kind of knew I had to start my career from scratch again.. 😉

Good luck and stay positive! 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

What field are you in and where are you located?  That can be the two biggest factor. The US is very very big and as a result different industries tend to concentrate on certain areas and outside of those areas, it’s very difficult to find a job. 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

What field

[Danny10 14]

November/December are generally slow for job hunting. Hopefully things get better for you in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

[SalishSea 16,746]

Surprising to hear, with overall unemployment being <3%.

[Mamuu 9]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

What field? What's your employment history? How's the market for jobs in your field in your area?

 

It really varies a lot. My wife was offered 2 positions right away. She's a nurse and there's a shortage of nurses in my area.

Somebody who works as - just one example - a business/office manager may have a harder time as approaches and methods may be different. They may have to take a position lower than what they had before and work their way back up. They may even need to work in other fields for a bit.

Human resources. I will keep positive and not be too choosy..I believe once I know the systems I will climb my way up.Thanks

25 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Surprising to hear, with overall unemployment being <3%.

😭I will keep on applying. Thanks

[Mamuu 9]

1 hour ago, Danny10 said:

November/December are generally slow for job hunting. Hopefully things get better for you in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

Thanks a lot.its kinda frustrating

1 hour ago, Nitas_man said:

What field

Human resources 

[Mamuu 9]

1 hour ago, Daphne K said:

I applied for different positions from my home country the moment I had my visa and knew when I would move. Skype interviews late at night due to the time difference, crazy times! 😁

Had my live job interview 3 days after I arrived and a started my job 2 weeks after arrival. It’s not a job like I had ‘back home’ but at least it’s a job and I kind of knew I had to start my career from scratch again.. 😉

Good luck and stay positive! 

Thanks.I will keep positive.Thanks again.

[SalishSea 16,746]

1 minute ago, Mamuu said:

Human resources. I will keep positive and not be too choosy..I believe once I know the systems I will climb my way up.Thanks

😭I will keep on applying. Thanks

Not sure if you would be interested, but Costco is a great employer.  They have great benefits and a living wage.  Everyone starts at the bottom, but they promote/hire from within.  

[Mamuu 9]

1 hour ago, USS_Voyager said:

What field are you in and where are you located?  That can be the two biggest factor. The US is very very big and as a result different industries tend to concentrate on certain areas and outside of those areas, it’s very difficult to find a job. 

I'm in houston texas.Human resources

[SalishSea 16,746]

1 minute ago, Mamuu said:

I'm in houston texas.Human resources

Well, I'm sure there is a Costco there.  

[Mamuu 9]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Not sure if you would be interested, but Costco is a great employer.  They have great benefits and a living wage.  Everyone starts at the bottom, but they promote/hire from within.  

Oh thanks a lot.let me check it out right away.Im ready to start from the bottom,I understand it can not be same as my country..