Can’t even get a job now

[ThatStateOfMind]

I tried to apply for Walmart today and I failed their hourly retail associate assessment quiz. For the dumbest reason too because I looked it up to see how I failed. You can fail if you don't put strongly agree or strongly disagree and put somewhat agree/disagree.

I can't believe I failed the assessment for that stupid of a reason. I didn't want to be too extreme or lie but it appears you need to be a fucking robot to complete the quiz. Now I don't know what to do because I can't take it again for 30 days. I don't need employment currently but I want employment so I can make some money. I have a lot saved up but i want to add more essentially. I've thought about applying as a substitute but I'm only 19.

If I apply as a substitute, who's to say that I'll even get an interview. I'm 19 with no real resume of work experience. I would love to do it because I could make a negative impact on the youth but I doubt I'll get hired if I apply. I doubt I'll even get a call back.

It all feels hopeless, as I'm loveless, jobless, with no big dreams or aspirations, and I'm still slightly in love with my ex and I can't even fix that.

 

[brokeandbroken]

I tried to apply for Walmart today and I failed their hourly retail associate assessment quiz. For the dumbest reason too because I looked it up to see how I failed. You can fail if you don't put strongly agree or strongly disagree and put somewhat agree/disagree.

I can't believe I failed the assessment for that stupid of a reason. I didn't want to be too extreme or lie but it appears you need to be a fucking robot to complete the quiz. Now I don't know what to do because I can't take it again for 30 days. I don't need employment currently but I want employment so I can make some money. I have a lot saved up but i want to add more essentially. I've thought about applying as a substitute but I'm only 19.

If I apply as a substitute, who's to say that I'll even get an interview. I'm 19 with no real resume of work experience. I would love to do it because I could make a negative impact on the youth but I doubt I'll get hired if I apply. I doubt I'll even get a call back.

It all feels hopeless, as I'm loveless, jobless, with no big dreams or aspirations, and I'm still slightly in love with my ex and I can't even fix that.

You are 19 that's very young thats sad it is prudent to get out there. Walmart? Take it as a blessing. Can you do well by working there and working your way up. Absolutely. Is it likely probably not. Find out what your passion is. Cars? Computers? Underwater basket weaving? Then find a career within that and work your ass off. Because you are passionate about it it will come easier.

As far as your ex? Use it as fuel. Have a revenge life. Become mega successful and have her regret it. You are so young that it is again a bit of a blessing.

 

[hellispink]

Job hunting is the most depressing way of losing one hope

 

[brokeandbroken]

Job hunting is the most depressing way of losing one hope

There is some truth to this.

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

You are 19 that's very young thats sad it is prudent to get out there. Walmart? Take it as a blessing. Can you do well by working there and working your way up. Absolutely. Is it likely probably not. Find out what your passion is. Cars? Computers? Underwater basket weaving? Then find a career within that and work your ass off. Because you are passionate about it it will come easier.

As far as your ex? Use it as fuel. Have a revenge life. Become mega successful and have her regret it. You are so young that it is again a bit of a blessing.

I'm actually only going to keep it as a college job. I'm in college for computer science and hoping to make a career out of it. I just need something to do until then. Retail never really has the opportunity for upward movement. I know someone who's worked there for 5+ years and hasn't changed positions at all.

Also that's a nice thought lol. Making something of myself and living my best life without my ex.

Job hunting is the most depressing way of losing one hope

Honestly agree. Add to that the fact that I live in a town with 1,000-2,000 people and very few jobs and it's much worse.

 

[brokeandbroken]

I'm actually only going to keep it as a college job. I'm in college for computer science and hoping to make a career out of it. I just need something to do until then. Retail never really has the opportunity for upward movement. I know someone who's worked there for 5+ years and hasn't changed positions at all.

Also that's a nice thought lol. Making something of myself and living my best life without my ex.

Honestly agree. Add to that the fact that I live in a town with 1,000-2,000 people and very few jobs and it's much worse.

Good for you! I'm happy for you! Keep grinding! Live your best life. Keep your head up.

 

[Mr.Tristesse]

with no big dreams or aspirations

Does earning a degree not count lol? If you mean beyond that, I don't think you have to think that far ahead right now.

and I'm still slightly in love with my ex and I can't even fix that.

I don't think that specifically needs active fixing. You can't force your feelings to change. Just keep working on self-improvement and hopefully any lingering longing will organically subside.

To be honest, I think there's too much baggage in that relationship for it to ever be healthy for you.

Just keep applying for jobs. Being rejected from Wal-Mart is no reason to despair. It's all a numbers game. Maybe your college has some employment resources.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

Disgusting practices!!! Sorry OP that you have to endure this. But hey as you say you're 19, the world and your personal future is still ahead of you, there's nothing lost yet!

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

Does earning a degree not count lol? If you mean beyond that, I don't think you have to think that far ahead right now.


I don't think that specifically needs active fixing. You can't force your feelings to change. Just keep working on self-improvement and hopefully any lingering longing will organically subside.

To be honest, I think there's too much baggage in that relationship for it to ever be healthy for you.

Just keep applying for jobs. Being rejected from Wal-Mart is no reason to despair. It's all a numbers game. Maybe your college has some employment resources.

Thanks, I've just been a bit hard on myself but I guess you're right, I am earning a degree in a STEM major which is proving difficult. I'm trying to slowly recognize that I don't need to be so hard in myself.

I also agree, there is a lot of baggage that feels impossible to unpack and let that go. It's just that feeling for her, not necessarily the relationship itself but the feeling of companionship I got from it. I suppose when I find someone to fill that void, if the feelings aren't gone by then they should quickly dissipate since I have someone filling that void. My college may, I'll look into it when I have a class on campus next month.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Yeah- I really feel for you. I really needed work a few months back. There was a chain company I worked for for nearly 10 years a while back. I thought I'd apply to the local store. After all- I'd worked for them before. I'd been reliable. I'd worked hard. I went through a computer simulated questionnaire. I stupidly made the mistake of answering honestly- and they rejected me within minutes.

I think any job that I had to do a computer simulated aptitude test for- I've failed. Either I'm just the worst, most lazy, stupid employee on the planet, or- everyone else just lies on those tests.

The funniest thing is when they try and let you down gently. Of the companies that actually bothered to reply- one stands out to me. It sent the most encouraging rejection letter I have ever received. A kind of- we know this is going to be upsetting but, try not to take it personally. So- I filled in your aptitude test which is basically a judgement of my character and you rejected me- presumably because in part- you don't like my character! But- I shouldn't take it personally- ok then.

Actually- I recently read that you can dispute it if you have been rejected by an AI. I was almost tempted... Like- calling this place and asking them to look at my employment record. Like- would you prefer to refer to nearly 10 years worth of actual service with your company or- the fact that I don't fit with your 5 minutes worth of computer generated questions? Basically- because I didn't lie!

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

Yeah- I really feel for you. I really needed work a few months back. There was a chain company I worked for for nearly 10 years a while back. I thought I'd apply to the local store. After all- I'd worked for them before. I'd been reliable. I'd worked hard. I went through a computer simulated questionnaire. I stupidly made the mistake of answering honestly- and they rejected me within minutes.

I think any job that I had to do a computer simulated aptitude test for- I've failed. Either I'm just the worst, most lazy, stupid employee on the planet, or- everyone else just lies on those tests.

The funniest thing is when they try and let you down gently. Of the companies that actually bothered to reply- one stands out to me. It sent the most encouraging rejection letter I have ever received. A kind of- we know this is going to be upsetting but, try not to take it personally. So- I filled in your aptitude test which is basically a judgement of my character and you rejected me- presumably because in part- you don't like my character! But- I shouldn't take it personally- ok then.

Actually- I recently read that you can dispute it if you have been rejected by an AI. I was almost tempted... Like- calling this place and asking them to look at my employment record. Like- would you prefer to refer to nearly 10 years worth of actual service with your company or- the fact that I don't fit with your 5 minutes worth of computer generated questions? Basically- because I didn't lie!

These aptitude tests are insane. From what I've read, if there's a "tell your manager" option on any question, be a snitch, it looks better, and to always strongly agree or strongly disagree because for some reason, Walmart deducts points from that. I can't speak on any other retail stores as I've only done the Walmart one as it's the only large grocery store in my town.

I would be so upset if I got rejected after 10 years of working there, and being judged on a stupid aptitude test. They all work the same it appears, you fail for being honest. Walmart has never gotten back to me before, it's just a "if you don't get a call back, you're rejected" type thing.

 

[Forever Sleep]

These aptitude tests are insane. From what I've read, if there's a "tell your manager" option on any question, be a snitch, it looks better, and to always strongly agree or strongly disagree because for some reason, Walmart deducts points from that. I can't speak on any other retail stores as I've only done the Walmart one as it's the only large grocery store in my town.

I would be so upset if I got rejected after 10 years of working there, and being judged on a stupid aptitude test. They all work the same it appears, you fail for being honest. Walmart has never gotten back to me before, it's just a "if you don't get a call back, you're rejected" type thing.

Absolutely. This particular test rattled on and on about things like: 'My friends often compliment me on how fast I get things done... If a customer asks to see the manager, I should just try and handle the situation myself.' It's obvious what they were after. It's so clear they want people they can work to the bone and exploit to do middle management jobs on minimum wage pay. I should have just gone along with it and lied!

But yeah. Maybe I'm just kidding myself. Maybe I was a shit employee! I don't think I was though. I don't think I would have lasted that long if I'd been that bad! Can't say I was desperate to work there again. Still- I would have worked hard. I have a very strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. Oh well- maybe fate interceded on our behalves. I hope there's something better out there waiting for both of us.

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

Absolutely. This particular test rattled on and on about things like: 'My friends often compliment me on how fast I get things done... If a customer asks to see the manager, I should just try and handle the situation myself.' It's obvious what they were after. It's so clear they want people they can work to the bone and exploit to do middle management jobs on minimum wage pay. I should have just gone along with it and lied!

But yeah. Maybe I'm just kidding myself. Maybe I was a shit employee! I don't think I was though. I don't think I would have lasted that long if I'd been that bad! Can't say I was desperate to work there again. Still- I would have worked hard. I have a very strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. Oh well- maybe fate interceded on our behalves. I hope there's something better out there waiting for both of us.

Yeah, that's exactly how my test was, I can honestly say some of those things you listed are the exact same. It doesn't sound like you're a shit employee, to me at least. I'm sure there's something better for both of us. Who knows, maybe you can leverage that experience for a better job: I don't have much right now but after college, I plan on moving and hopefully use my degree wherever I go.

 

[Mr.Tristesse]

Thanks, I've just been a bit hard on myself but I guess you're right, I am earning a degree in a STEM major which is proving difficult. I'm trying to slowly recognize that I don't need to be so hard in myself.

I also agree, there is a lot of baggage that feels impossible to unpack and let that go. It's just that feeling for her, not necessarily the relationship itself but the feeling of companionship I got from it. I suppose when I find someone to fill that void, if the feelings aren't gone by then they should quickly dissipate since I have someone filling that void. My college may, I'll look into it when I have a class on campus next month.

Be careful. Choosing to be with someone just because it's better than solitude is a recipe for disaster.

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

Be careful. Choosing to be with someone just because it's better than solitude is a recipe for disaster.

That isn't necessarily what I meant but I understand how it could be taken that way. I more so meant that if I meet someone in college or elsewhere that I click with, and we end up together.

If I got with someone to avoid being lonely, that would hurt both of us and feel disingenuous

 

[Mr.Tristesse]

That isn't necessarily what I meant but I understand how it could be taken that way. I more so meant that if I meet someone in college or elsewhere that I click with, and we end up together.

If I got with someone to avoid being lonely, that would hurt both of us and feel disingenuous

You probably will find lots of compatible people.

When I feel lonely I try to focus on the benefits of solitude.

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

You probably will find lots of compatible people.

When I feel lonely I try to focus on the benefits of solitude.

Thanks, I appreciate that. I try to but sometimes it just feels really lonely and isolating.