Moving to OKC

**Dunit35** · 03-26-2007, 08:04 PM

I am moving to OKC May 4th. I don't have a job there yet, I was wondering if it's too early to start applying for jobs there? I'm just looking for college student jobs...Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

nychief · 03-26-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I am moving to OKC May 4th. I don't have a job there yet, I was wondering if it's too early to start applying for jobs there? I'm just looking for college student jobs...Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

I think you will be just fine walking up

Brock · 03-26-2007, 08:14 PM

Hell why not? You can apply online right now.

Simplex3 · 03-26-2007, 08:48 PM

As an employer I'm impressed when I get applications from people who are moving more than a month out. Tells me they're serious about finding work as long as they have a reason for moving there.

recxjake · 03-26-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I am moving to OKC May 4th. I don't have a job there yet, I was wondering if it's too early to start applying for jobs there? I'm just looking for college student jobs...Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

I work at Lowe's... Outside Lawn and Garden.... they pay well ($10.00/ hr) are flexible with my school and breaks. It's a fun job and you learn a lot about how to improve your house in the future.

**Dunit35** · 03-26-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

As an employer I'm impressed when I get applications from people who are moving more than a month out. Tells me they're serious about finding work as long as they have a reason for moving there.

So, do you think most employers feel the same way? I just feel stupid applying to a place that is hiring now when I can't work until May 6th.

**Dunit35** · 03-26-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by recxjake

I work at Lowe's... Outside Lawn and Garden.... they pay well ($10.00/ hr) are flexible with my school and breaks. It's a fun job and you learn a lot about how to improve your house in the future.

Do you live in OKC?

plbrdude · 03-26-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

So, do you think most employers feel the same way? I just feel stupid applying to a place that is hiring now when I can't work until May 6th.

well, at least you have a reason to feel stupid.

plbrdude · 03-26-2007, 08:58 PM

with that said, go ahead and apply

03-26-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

So, do you think most employers feel the same way? I just feel stupid applying to a place that is hiring now when I can't work until May 6th.

Do you think you're the first person with that predicament?

Most applications will have a field that asks what date you're available to begin working. Lot's of people put immediately. Some people put 2 weeks because they would want to give their current employer 2 weeks notice. I have no idea what you would put in that field, but I'll bet you can figure something out.

Simplex3 · 03-26-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

So, do you think most employers feel the same way? I just feel stupid applying to a place that is hiring now when I can't work until May 6th.

Most places aren't so desperate to get any moron today that they won't wait 4-6 weeks for someone they like. Anyplace that IS that desperate has a workplace full of morons and you'd be better off not getting a job there.

So, since gmjake is working at Lowe's you know to steer clear of that place.

recxjake · 03-26-2007, 09:27 PM

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Do you live in OKC?

nah, Iowa

**Dunit35** · 03-26-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Most places aren't so desperate to get any moron today that they won't wait 4-6 weeks for someone they like. Anyplace that IS that desperate has a workplace full of morons and you'd be better off not getting a job there.

So, since gmjake is working at Lowe's you know to steer clear of that place.

Thanks for the info. Since he lives in Iowa I'll be ok.

PastorMikH · 03-26-2007, 09:42 PM

Which school are you planning to attend?

Simplex3 · 03-26-2007, 09:46 PM

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Thanks for the info. Since he lives in Iowa I'll be ok.

My wife is from Iowa. Since we met I've been compiling a reason why everyone in Iowa is reeruned. She loves it.

Every time we cross the border from MO into Iowa I turn to her in the car and let out a long, drawn out "Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhh".

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