What's your first job in the States?

[JamalNTam 1]

Well, I've been here for nearly 3 years .. I've been at school and haven't really actively looked for a job (although I will need to in the summer) .. but so far I've worked a few temp jobs .. a dental assistant for a week, a contractor for the Red Cross's accounts department for 2 months, an extra on 3 movies and now I'm a receptionist at a law title office .. I've also volunteered as a database specialist with the Red Cross, an admin assistant with a non-profit organization and as a tax preparer on an air force base!! Trying lots of different things! lol!

[~krakatoa~ 27]

My very first job here was that of a Formulation Scientist.

[Ellie-and-David 38]

I am working as a Sales Associate for a local family run shoe specialist.

Not what I am qualified to do BUT, I couldn't just sit at home waiting for the perfect position in the middle of a recession.

Sometimes I HATE my job, most days I am just grateful to have one!

[Ryan_and_Priscy 16]

Hi luvtechwifey!

Just got my EAD card...we will apply for my social security number this week and from there I will start looking for a job related to food service/restaurant work...I want to have my own food business someday.

Hope you and the hubby are doing well!

It is a question out of the main topic, but how could you get you SSN having only the EAD Card? I asked somebody who also made the AOS a year ago and she told me that this was possible until we get the green card. In my case I have already a previous SSN since i was first Au Pair and I had that due to my former job. Please let me know whatever info you know! Thank you in advance.

[Hans&Marilyn 0]

Start working for the american red cross in october 2009.

It's a parttime job delivering blood to hospitals in indiana/ohio region.

I like it i just wished it was fulltime.

But I think you I have to be happy with anything now the economy is bad.

And i'm thankfull i got this Job.

And who know's something better might grow out of it.

Good luck to you all finding a job.

hans

[Krikit 1,164]

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[bowgirl 8]

I came January 25th and I just had my 1st US job interview yesterday as Retail Sales Associate and thank God I made it. I'll attend the orientation on March 29th and systems training on April 1st and I will be assigned in jewelry section in Macy's.

[Miranda&John 0]

I came here on an unpaid internship with a small City (which I completed 9 months of), but today is my last day. My new job ( I just got the phone call offering it to me this morning) is Aide to the President of the University here. I'm super excited!

[chizkeyk 0]

Just started my first job last tuesday at HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA as housekeeper, although I'm only part time for now but I tell you salary is really good. I really wnated to work at hotel coz I'm HRM graduate but my husband said better stay now at the hospital and beside salary offerred is really good.

Like how much? If you don't mind?

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

I arrived here in Texas Oct 21, 2005. Decided not to worked for a year... just enjoyed spending quatility time with my hubby and his family... (also shopping here and there... lol.)

My first job was working at Bealls as a sales associate (1 year) like it.

Second job working at the hospital (1 year) hate the night calls out. It pays good though.

Third job working at home health care. I really love this job and I really enjoyed it. Stop working just 4 days before my baby was due. I really missed my job .

Fourth/current job... the most and very rewarding job. Stay at home mom for about four months now. Taking care of our little Princess is priceless!

[Tina&Roland 4]

Hi everyone!

My first job is a staff accountant for a fast-growing firm. I'll start on Monday!

[Neil&kat 0]

Hi everyone!

My first job is a staff accountant for a fast-growing firm. I'll start on Monday!

Congrats!! Hopefully i'll become an accountant too here in the US since I am a CPA in our country.

[Gumbolette 58]

Wow! thank you guys for the warm replies!

To update my working experience,

I worked as Debt Consolidator in Idaho for few weeks,

then I had a very nice offer from one of the established food chain to work as a manager.

then now, I am a FULL TIME WIFE.

Back to Louisiana,and this summer, I will be going back to the University to study nursing.

[Tina&Roland 4]

Congrats!! Hopefully i'll become an accountant too here in the US since I am a CPA in our country.

Thanks! So you have a CPA designation in the Philippines or in the US? Good luck on your job search! I think finding a good job depends on luck and God's guidance.

[NotworkSte 19]

Working at JP Morgan Chase. Took about 6 weeks I think after arriving to get the position. Got somewhat lucky with it I think, as it is directly related to what I used to do before the move (but for someone else). I specialise in Call Center IT services.