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  • Jan 4, 2013, 11:06 AM
    despicableme
    I live in Milwaukee, WI but please don't call or do anything you're already helping too much >.< I don't want to waste your time at all. :/ That Amazon warehouse job sounds awesome. Amazon was hiring once but it was in Madison. Waaay too far.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 12:13 PM
    Wondergirl
    News flash -- I called the Milwaukee PL reference desk and asked about page jobs (you have to be a student in high school or college), so that is out. Their website has .pdf applications for employment and volunteer, but nothing sounds like your kind of thing at the main library right now. She said you should call various suburban library branches that you'd be able to get to, since each have their own needs and job openings. BUT, she told me that they highly recommend this particular job site, so give it a look --

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jobs & Careers

    This one sort of sounds like it might be down your alley, but not sure if the location would work for you -- under Warehouse --

    Position: 836 Warehouse Attendant
    Company: Caterpillar
    Job Location(s): South Milwaukee, WI
    Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Jan 4, 2013, 12:43 PM
    despicableme
    Yeah that's too bad I got accepted into community college but I can't go yet until March I think.. I don't really know for sure haven't asked but I did need to register for classes. :/

    Wooooaah location isn't that bad since it's in Milwaukee but this job sounds like it's for a very strong man with experience in those type of heavy machine. I don't think its right for me at the moment even if the experience is "open."

    But seriously though what- I'm speechless your doing so much for some loser online. Thank you. Now need to do my part.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 01:26 PM
    despicableme
    I'm applying to this job need help fixing resume it's kind of long xD Want it sound kind of general laborish so I have a chance.
    I also see Ups hiring for package handlers in Oak Creek, so I'm crossing my toes to get that.

    https://interview.harqen.com/interviewnow/11055/2799

    Requirements they need that I have/had done in the past :
    pays close attention to detail has proven history of reliability and punctuality. good attendance able to follow procedure and safety rules, read, understand, and follow direction / instruction.


    ABBY LANE
    123 North Avenue
    Oshkosh, WI 12345
    (555) 555-5555
    [email protected]

    Recent high-school graduate offering versatile skills-set to apply to an entry-level position in warehouse. Stronger planner and problem solver that adapts readily in face paced blah blah blah Able to juggle multiple projects blah blah blah work as well in teams... blah blah blah ectt.. etc..

    SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

    Offer professional-quality administrative assistant skills and an excellent work ethic
    Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
    Quickly comprehend and absorb new methods and procedures
    Am responsible, organized, dependable, and have excellent time-management skills.
    Work well independently and also effectively within team environments
    Possess very strong problem-solving skills
    Have basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, PhotoShop) and am teaching myself JavaScript, HTML, and Python



    Skills

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    Experience:

    Robotics competition -- helped build robot, worked with various saws, drill presses, measuring tape, and other tools/equipment in the high school metal shop.

    Highlights:

    Maintained and taught blah blah high-levels of safety when working around various dangerous tools... blah blah blah

    (I'm trying to say that I worked careful when around tools and materials and when other kids were playing around them I would help them what to do if one of the staff members weren't there to help and made sure there was no playing around (cuz one time before someone got a piece of their index figure cut off playing around drill) when it was on or there weren't anything near the machine to jam it.)

    Focused high degree of accuracy when measuring with ruler, and measuring tape cutting the right amount or materials, using markers to make place where I drill holes and stuff, made sure all parts where in their correct location.

    (I'm trying to say that have attention to detail and stuff)

    Communicated effectively with team members and staffs to plan outline of robot,
    (Trying to say I worked well with other team members and that I can think creatively to help draw outline of the bot. blah blah blah) And some other stuff

    Wisconsin Food Harvest ( inside Warehouse)
    Package Handling

    Worked in warehouse to ensure all food was packaged and labeled correctly stacked neatly on pallets to be shipped away by forklift... blah blah blah

    Coordinated with other volunteers to assemble packaged foods into their right containers.. blah blah blah

    Stacked neatly on pallets to be shipped away by forklift... blah blah blah

    (basically trying to make it sound more important that it actually was.


    Special Projects:

    DECA member (international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service) -- dressed professionally, learned about entrepreneurship and careers in hospitality/tourism/business/finance, played team building/leadership exercises, practiced job interviewing, met with high-level professionals for connections to jobs.

    Fund raising -- worked with two classmates to obtain funding for the high school principal for a new room cooking room.

    EDUCATION
    ~~~~~~~~~
  • Jan 4, 2013, 03:14 PM
    Wondergirl
    Adjusted and edited and tweaked. Do we need to tweak more? Did you deliver a daily or weekly newspaper -- have to add that yet.

    ABBY LANE
    123 North Avenue
    Oshkosh, WI 12345
    (555) 555-5555
    [email protected]

    SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

    Offer professional-quality administrative assistant skills and an excellent work ethic
    Am responsible, punctual, dependable, and have excellent time-management skills.
    Quickly comprehend and follow established procedures and safety rules
    Work well independently and and in a team environment
    Possess very strong problem-solving skills
    Have basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, PhotoShop) and am teaching myself JavaScript, HTML, and Python

    SPECIAL PROJECTS

    Robotics competition -- helped build robot, worked with various saws, drill presses, measuring tape, and other tools/equipment in the high school metal shop.
    * Made sure everyone worked at high-safety levels when using various dangerous tools
    * Focused on high degree of accuracy when measuring with ruler and measuring tape to cut the right amount of materials, used special markers to note where to drill holes, made sure all parts were correctly located
    * Communicated effectively with classmates and faculty to create and draw plan for robot

    Warehouse worker/Package handler, Wisconsin Food Harvest
    * Coordinated with other workers to package foods into the correct containers and label them correctly
    * Ensured all food was stacked neatly on pallets before being moved by forklift

    DECA member (international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service) -- dressed professionally, learned about entrepreneurship and careers in hospitality/tourism/business/finance, played team building/leadership exercises, practiced job interviewing, met with high-level professionals for connections to jobs.

    Fund raising -- worked with two classmates to obtain funding for the high school principal for a new cooking room

    WORK HISTORY

    Child care -- implement parents' rules, gently discipline as necessary, engage them in specific learning activities, dispense medication per parents' instructions, feed them as needed, put them to bed as requested, help with other household chores.

    Newspaper delivery – sorted and stuffed newspapers before delivery, distributed to residences on a designated route and on schedule, engaged in monetary transactions with customers and central newspaper office, maintained customer accounts.

    EDUCATION

    ABC High School, Oshkosh, WI (2008)
  • Jan 4, 2013, 03:26 PM
    despicableme
    Nope. I never did that. Lol.Didn't know you could actually. It seems to me that no one reads the new paper anymore. XD Meh it looks fine.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 04:24 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    Nope. I never did that. lol.Didn't know you could actually. It seems to me that no one reads the new paper anymore. xD Meh it looks fine.

    Daily or weekly newspaper that you delivered?

    You never did what?
  • Jan 4, 2013, 05:17 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Daily or weekly newspaper that you delivered?

    You never did what?

    That daily weekly newspapers that you were talking about. Lol. Sigh and I'm so giddy, excited, and happy right now. I like someone very much he may or may not like me back but he's just so wonderful. And feel very good about jobs now that my resume looks decent. Goodness this feeling is wonderful haven't felt like this in a looong time. Oh and umm, I see a posting for Goodwill that I applied too a long time ago and got an intriew but I screwed up the questions badly because of very bad anxiety and they never called me back. Should I apply again and hope they won't remember me? Lol
  • Jan 4, 2013, 05:30 PM
    Wondergirl
    Should I remove the newspaper delivery girl section?

    So the resume otherwise is good?

    Yes, reapply for the Goodwill job. Too bad I can't role-play with you on the phone. I'd turn you into Miss Personality.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 05:42 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Should I remove the newspaper delivery girl section?

    So the resume otherwise is good?

    Yes, reapply for the Goodwill job. Too bad I can't role-play with you on the phone. I'd turn you into Miss Personality.

    Yep. The resume is fine now.

    Oh and please on the phone I'm worse than in person. No matter how much I prepare I can't seem to stop the nerves in interviews. I had 10+ interviews before and they all were failures.

    I forget my lines or say something stupid because I'm taking to long to respond. -.- It feels more like an interrogation than a supposedly "conversation." I get so worked up and all I can think is "Why am I here?" "Why does this person keep asking me all these questions!?" " "I need to escape."
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:22 PM
    Wondergirl
    My younger son had come over with Arby's, so we sat here for two hours chatting. He just left, so I am back with you.

    Would you be okay in an interview regarding a warehouse job, knowing you could handle the work?
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:25 PM
    despicableme
    Yes
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:26 PM
    despicableme
    Wondergirl I need help with something.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:28 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    Wondergirl I need help with something.

    Hit me with it!
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:30 PM
    despicableme
    ..
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:32 PM
    Wondergirl
    And?

    Where do I come in?
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:34 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    And?

    Where do I come in?

    I don't know I'm sorry. Forget about it. I don't need help with anything right now. I'll just go to sleep now. This entire thing is depressing me and spoke without thinking. I'm stupid OK. It happens a lot.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:37 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    I don't know I'm sorry. Forget about it. I don't need help with anything right now.

    I'm more than glad to help. Haven't I proven that? Let me know what I can do.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:38 PM
    Wondergirl
    Oh, and you have shown me that you are anything but stupid. Let me know what I can do. You have asked no question for me so far.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:41 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    I'm more than glad to help. Haven't I proven that? Let me know what I can do.

    Unless you can build a time machine and stop me from being born back send me back in June 2011. Then I don't think you or anyone can help. I need some cash, maybe I can find a way to sell myself on the streets.. I don't know.

    The question is then how can I stop feeling so guilty about everything? Everything single thing in my life was a failure.and now the thing I want most is fading fast because I'm so stupid to do anything about it.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:41 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    Unless you can build a time machine and stop me from being born back send me back in June 2011. Then I don't think you or anyone can help. I need some cash, maybe I can find a way to sell myself on the streets.. i dont know.

    Tell me more.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:45 PM
    despicableme
    I don't know what you mean.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 07:54 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    I don't know what you mean.

    Your comments were quite puzzling, so am wondering what has happened, what the situation is.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 08:03 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Your comments were quite puzzling, so am wondering what has happened, what the situation is.

    Long story short.. I now have a time to when I have to get a job or else I know I'm going to end up feeling much worse than I am now. Maybe not suicidal but damn near. I'm constantly feeling guilty over things in the past, so many wasted opportunities, and when the end comes it's going to be all my fault. I can't save anyone but was hoping too so badly because I don't know nothing else.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 08:09 PM
    despicableme
    I'm going to take a nap, I'm not making any sense. I'm not going to worry about my main focus is getting a job I wasted enough time as it is
  • Jan 4, 2013, 08:12 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    I'm going to take a nap, i'm not making any sense. I'm not going to worry about my main focus is getting a job i wasted enough time as it is

    I'm here for you.
  • Jan 4, 2013, 08:14 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    I'm here for you.

    I know that why I'm going to sleep to shake this off. It's strange and complicated. So in the morning or maybe late in the night I'll finish applying to jobs and other stuff..
  • Jan 4, 2013, 08:17 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    I'm constantly feeling guilty over things in the past, so many wasted opportunities, and when the end comes it's going to be all my fault.

    You're 20, not 70. Get some sleep and we can talk more when you wake up.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 10:17 AM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    You're 20, not 70. Get some sleep and we can talk more when you wake up.

    Lol. I hope I die before than. *shrugs*

    Don't know what to do now.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 10:39 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    lol. I hope I die before than. *shrugs*

    Don't know what to do now.

    Please tell me what is going on.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 10:50 AM
    excon
    Hello d:

    Although the reasons were different, I had trouble getting a job. So I said screw it, and went into business for myself... Here's an easy one for you... Go to an auction in your home town.. Buy some stuff, and sell it on Ebay. You don't have to talk to ANYBODY to do that business...

    excon
  • Jan 5, 2013, 11:48 AM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by excon View Post
    Hello d:

    Although the reasons were different, I had trouble getting a job. So I said screw it, and went into business for myself... Here's an easy one for you... Go to an auction in your home town.. Buy some stuff, and sell it on Ebay. You don't have to talk to ANYBODY to do that business...

    excon

    What? Buy what? I have to ask my parents for bus money so I don't think I can go out and buy stuff from an auction.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 11:49 AM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Please tell me what is going on.

    Nothing is going on, I'd just rather die before I get to age 70. I'll be fine dying at age 50 or so
  • Jan 5, 2013, 11:54 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by despicableme View Post
    Nothing is going on, I'd just rather die before I get to age 70. I'll be fine dying at age 50 or so

    So why did you throw out those comments last night about needing money and some unresolved situation? C'mon. 'Fess up.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:04 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    So why did you throw out those comments last night about needing money and some unresolved situation? C'mon. Fess up.

    It's nothing really, I'm just made at myself because I am lazy and doing nothing with my life. I'm stressing myself out because I want to meet this person but since I have no job nor making any money nor even trying.. it's getting me more upset.

    And now I'm feeling extremely guilty because all I need is what a few hundred bucks? And can't even get that. Maybe if I find way to prostitute myself on Craigslist.

    But I don't know, I just need a job and out of this country or at least this state. But that isn't never going to happen because I'm a lazy f-up.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:08 PM
    despicableme
    I already know I'm not going to accomplish anything nor do I even want to anymore. Even if I get kicked out now, I won't do anything to better myself. There is no point.
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:16 PM
    Wondergirl
    You are feeling like this after that fantastic resume we put together yesterday? Are you the same person I used to know? And need money for what? Kicked out of where and why?
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:22 PM
    Enigma1999
    Wow, this thread totally took a different toll.

    Wasn't expecting this.

    What is going on that you are not telling us?

    Did you commit a crime in 2011, or get pregnant?
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:24 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    You are feeling like this after that fantastic resume we put together yesterday? Are you the same person I used to know? And need money for what? Kicked out of where and why?

    Yeah, I'm the same person.

    $500 need that to go on a trip somewhere for awhile. Spend time away from my surroundings. It wasn't going to change anything but I was really looking forward to it. Had ample time to save but still in the same position I am right now.

    Right now my parents are thinking of kicking me out if I don't get a job or do something with myself in a 3 months. Do you think I care? No, I do not at all. Those 3 months are going to pass and I'm just going to be doing the same I am now Nothing.

    So why should I even bother doing anything?
  • Jan 5, 2013, 12:25 PM
    despicableme
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Enigma1999 View Post
    Wow, this thread totally took a different toll.

    Wasn't expecting this.

    What is going on that you are not telling us?

    Did you commit a crime in 2011, or get pregnant?

    I wish I did then it could be some sort of an excuse.

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