Summer job season is upon us, which means opportunities for seasonal employment are beginning to open up. Six months ago, we asked if readers were looking for a second job to make it through the holiday season.
Today, with a reported economic upswing on the horizon, we want to know if you’re looking for a second job this summer season.
Let us know by voting in our poll, and feel free to share your summer job search stories in our comments section!
I would have added yet another option: I already have a second job in order to make ends meet.
Thanks!
Posted by: R. Mayhall | June 03, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I don't believe unemployed was 12% because most of the world is unemployed
Posted by: Peg | June 03, 2009 at 02:47 PM
What about those of us who have a full and 2 part-time positions?
Posted by: J. Couk | June 04, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I agree with Mayhall. That was the option I had looked for, "No, because I already have a second job." I've had two jobs now for ten months. :)
Posted by: Alicia | June 04, 2009 at 10:05 PM
One of the best ways that I have coped with the job market is to be deliberately oblivious to the fact that the economy is not in good standing. I go through looking for summer employment yearly, since I worked for a school district. It's a challenge looking for a job anytime of the year. But there are jobs out there for other individuals even if I don't get the job I want. I don't need discomforting news to make me feel any worse. I try to stay positive, have a plan, and know that a higher power will help!
Posted by: Mike Walker | June 18, 2009 at 09:33 AM
My job is the answer to the following question:
Name the only job in America that requires a four year degree plus certification, yet offers no sick pay, no vacation pay, no holiday pay, no health benefits, no opportunity to collect unemployment when layed of each summer, and whose average wages are less than a high school dropout?
The answer: Substitute Teacher
I am looking for summer work to help make ends meet.
Posted by: David | June 19, 2009 at 03:48 PM
looking for part time and full time work if available.
Posted by: Jason Kirkpatrick | June 22, 2009 at 02:52 PM
I am a teachedr between contracts
Posted by: Carrie Anderson | June 30, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I am retired executive looking for part time work in The Branson Mo area. My Back ground is in finance/ marketing and management.
Posted by: Owen Fox | July 10, 2009 at 02:40 PM