What's your first job in the States?

[ria_s 0]

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Edited October 8, 2010 by ria_s

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Edited October 8, 2010 by ria_s

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i got hired as a customer service specialist for a third party administrator of health insurance. I had to wade through a lot of job postings and ads but I finally landed a nice one about 2 months after I got to the US. I applied but didn't get hired at Macy's which in hindsight was a great thing since it had been part-time only. I had an interview with the manager who was uber nice and I got a free lunch from it too as we did the interview at lunchtime and she paid for the meal. Nyahaha. I have no idea if they did a background check but they did have me do some drug tests. I am doing full-time work now and for really great benefits and a good working environment. It is a fresh change for me since everyone is really helpful and there is no sniping or whining at work. Yup as my hubby said I sure lucked out! I

[marliesandjames 0]

I've been able to work since September. For weeks I've been applying online and made numerous phone calls.

For people who are getting frustrated, waiting to hear something back is normal. This week my hard work is finally paying off. On monday I had my first job interview for a cashier position at The Home Depot. This afternoon I have another job interview at Payless shoes and on monday another one at Kohls.

Do as many job interviews you can and select what fits the best for you. I have no experience when it comes to sales since I've always been a CNA in my homecountry. I just want to start somewhere and get a paycheck so I can go to college for a while.

Don't give up!

[mathranik 2]

Gonna start as a restaurant General Manager with tacobell/pizza hut next week - pay is decent at 30 an hour, benefits are good too. Let's see how good the job is!

[JohnAnwesha 4]

Just got hired for a customer care assistant position!! Starting Monday.Pay is okay but the job has benefits and am so grateful to have a job ! Huzzah

[richo_006 0]

Just saw this thread and thought to share my experience. I am a Registered Nurse in the philippines graduated 2006, i got here march 2008, got married june 08, took nclex november 2008, got hired same month and started january 2009 as icu nurse. At the moment, thank god im still working at same hospital, its been 1 year and 10 mos to be exact , plus having other part time job as RN. Will go back to school for my masters next spring 2011.

Looking back, i remember the times that i felt so lonesome at home, although i enjoyed taking care of my hubby, I still felt the sense of continuing my profession. For now, i'm just thankful...good luck to all of us

[Sal and Liz 0]

My EAD was approved on October 1st and then I started looking for a job using some websites like Monster. Obviously the real opportunity didn't come from there. Networking is the key. A friend of mine told me that a certain company was hiring. I'll start working in their Inventory department on Tuesday!

I was a Warehouse Manager in Italy and it's like starting over in my field but, hey man, at least I'm working!!

[HYENA 4]

We're stuck for the past year trying to get through the driver's license handbook so she can take driving classes (driving school won't let her attend without a US learner's permit). She was driving on the international license but almost killed us 2 times in 2 days then wrecked my car into the house. I've got only one car so that's it for driving-I'm glad it still drives!

I don't see any motivation (just plays poker on the computer all day) so I think she'll be at home doing the same thing 5 years from now ( bought CD's books, learn English everything but they're gathering dust.

I'm so lucky!

[DaveTX 2]

We're stuck for the past year trying to get through the driver's license handbook so she can take driving classes (driving school won't let her attend without a US learner's permit). She was driving on the international license but almost killed us 2 times in 2 days then wrecked my car into the house. I've got only one car so that's it for driving-I'm glad it still drives!

I don't see any motivation (just plays poker on the computer all day) so I think she'll be at home doing the same thing 5 years from now ( bought CD's books, learn English everything but they're gathering dust.

I'm so lucky!

Does your state have an online test for the permit? That's what my wife did-- had videos and then tests and she could use the handbook on the test itself. They send you a certificate which she used to get the learner's permit. She hasn't finished the driving test yet though.. she really doesn't want to drive but the only job offers she's gotten so far are too far to walk or bike ride so that keeps the motivation. Biking to the local community college for classes in the cold hasn't hurt motivation either

To the original question: the job was in the bakery (customer service) of the local grocery store but they wanted her to work in a farther away one so she had to turn it down. Thai University degrees don't go far here but that wasn't a surprise to her.

[R&W 5]

Got in the US April 2006. Job offer January 2007. Staff Accountant. Three years after.. still working in the same company as Financial Analyst.

[Gemmie 142]

I'm incredibly lucky. After a year of looking, I got a job in research at a hospital and prison. I get to work with all kinds of people from different backgrounds, I can choose my daily hours, and set my appointments when I want them (once I get to that, I'm still training). The people are nice... the pay is blah but the benefits are amazing. I just bagged health insurance for me and my husband and it's 100% paid by the company. I couldn't imagine having such a great job a few weeks ago.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Claudeth worked in the kitchen at the Hyatt in Irvine. It was a pretty good job but I guess she didn't like it so quit. Now she is wishing she was still there, life is tough without money to buy shoes

What is the deal with filipinas and shoes and handbags? I have heard related rumors of shopping "addictions" from more than one member...

[Maxx121 14]

What is the deal with filipinas and shoes and handbags? I have heard related rumors of shopping "addictions" from more than one member...

hehe i dont know to many women who dont like shoes

[Leng198 0]

Information Support Tech for a University. First ever job in the US and been with the company for almost 4 years and hope to be there for as long as they need me.