Nepotism in Southern Maryland

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by carolann

I want to work full time but my 11 year old won't stay by herself for an hour or two. I tried working part time but the money wasn't squat and when I came home after the bus she had her friend in here and they were eating everything and jumping all over instead of doing their homework. She's afraid that if she comes home by herself someone is going to come here and get her. Her cousin made her watch that movie Eye for an Eye with Sally Field last year and now she won't stay alone for more than a half hour.

There's always daycare.

[smoothmarine187]

Originally Posted by persimmoncf

Smooth you funny today

[carolann]

I haven't found a day care in our school district yet. I wanted her Grandmother to do it but she's in the Spring Ridge district and won't come down here and get here.

[carolann]

I mean't to say she won't come and get her.

[tom88]

Originally Posted by Relocate2paxmd

Has anyone else noticed how hard it is in Southern Maryland particularly with the St. Marys County School system for an outsider to get a good job?

I have applied and been interviewed for over 5 secretary positions and EVERY TIME someone related to someone has gotten the job with the same level of skills. One time I had many years more experience.

I thought at first maybe it was just me and since the last 3 years, I find out one out of two people I meet have had the same problem.

I moved here never having trouble getting or keeping a good job.

Unless you are a teacher with a Masters degree St. Marys County Public schools are totally unfair.

Also I am qualified to substitute in a secretary position even long term but not hired being told I did not have the qualifications someone else has... odd eh?

Must be you or your poor preformance during the interview. First time I set foot in St. Mary's County I got the job, don't have a masters and i'm no mensa candidate.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

There's always daycare.

Only if you want to deal with other people's little monsters.

[K_Jo (Premo)]

Originally Posted by mAlice

Only if you want to deal with other people's little monsters.

Perhaps Chasey_Lane was suggesting carolann take her little monster to daycare so she, carolann, can get a job.

[ImnoMensa]

Ibelieve the unemployment rate down here in the county is less than 4%, that says someone is working. I hear employers begging for good people.

Why do you think you HAVE to work for the school board ,there are lots of other jobs.
have you tried the Post Office they hire part time folks for mail clerks.

[bubble_gum_yum]

[quote=Relocate2paxmd;2458514]Has anyone else noticed how hard it is in Southern Maryland particularly with the St. Marys County School system for an outsider to get a good job?

Hang in there and something will come along. Do you volunteer at schools in the community? If so, the employees would get to know you and If/When a job does open you'll be one of the applicants they are already familiar with

Also, if you're not opposed to working elsewhere ....you should expand your search into the contractor world as they are always looking for Administrative positions and they often pay more than the school system.


Good Luck to you

[carolann]

Originally Posted by K_Jo

Perhaps Chasey_Lane was suggesting carolann take her little monster to daycare so she, carolann, can get a job.

Actually if I knew of people who live near me that needed daycare I would do it. I only moved to Valley Lee in May and don't know everyone in the neighborhood or nearby yet.