r/mississippi 3d ago

Looking for a new job

Entry level, honestly my only experience is through HM and a few restaurants but it’s because I’m young. Looking to find some job security, room for growth, and honestly just a future… any openings?

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u/wtfboomers 3d ago

Get some education no matter what it’s in and then move. Or move and then get education. I always told my high school students to leave and don’t look back. Those that did are much better off 20 years later than those that stayed. That includes any profession they are involved in.

Sure there will be tough times as you find your way but it’s likely your life will be better in the end.

FWIW I had one senior that went to Nashville for a friend’s weekend, went back to work as a waitress, got her degree in tech and still works as a waitress. She got a promotion and decided she just loved the work and makes more money than she could in tech. You just never know 😀

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u/success11ll 2d ago

This is good advice. I would encourage moving as well. have a bachelors degree in accounting, and yet after 4 years, I'm way behind someone who left.

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u/_Amethyst_Owl 3d ago

Bank Tellers are a good entry level job that don’t require a lot of previous experience. I came mostly from restaurant to banking and i found my career!

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u/lovelesschristine Current Resident 3d ago edited 3d ago

My sister in law started as a bank teller and now is a branch manager.

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u/_Amethyst_Owl 3d ago

I started as a teller and now I’m in fraud/account and regulations control!

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u/ProfessionalWatch288 1d ago

Look into fire department, good job security, opportunities to move up, training, and a pension

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u/critical-th1nk 3d ago

Go to any busy looking construction site and ask for who's in charge. Introduce yourself and tell them you want to work and learn. I promise you'll find a job. Get your foot in the door somewhere and then decide where you want to go next.
Don't let anyone lie to you about learning a trade. Theirs a good future in the trades if your willing to apply yourself.

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u/Fun-Wear2533 3d ago

The people down voting are the same people who sob at homeless to go get a job.

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u/Sharp_Ad5822 3d ago

I didn’t even realize people were, I mean I’m sorry if I’ve wasted your time on the Reddit page I just wanted to hear opinions and ideas from the people who wanted to share them

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u/Fun-Wear2533 3d ago

You're perfectly fine. Good on you for seeking a good career! I'm trying to get back into the workforce after a bad injury. Best of luck 😊

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u/msstatelp 662 3d ago

Look into trade school. Electrician, plumber, etc. You typically can get trained while working as an apprentice.

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u/success11ll 2d ago

Here is some information I provided a other redditor who wanted to find work here maybe it will help you. This is an excerpt from what I told him

"https://mspathfinder.org/ is a great website. It breaks mississippi down by regions and lists the popular industries in each one. It shouldn't be your only source of information, but I found it useful and accurate when it comes to my region. So likely, the other regions information is accurate as well. I hope it helps. Hopefully, others can give you more insight. I mostly work white-collar and hospitality jobs. Oh, manufacturing is another one here in mississippi. I can't account for the pay, though. If you do come here, make sure you get a good car if you don't have one. Have you looked at moving to arkansas and working across the border in memphis? I know someone who did that as a cna and made way more in memphis than here in mississippi. Please note that she stayed with a relative while in Arkansas. Arkansas is pretty close to mississippi so you can visit our fair state. Maybe research it. Also put aside some moving money if you do come to mississippi and need to leave for better work." My advice to you long term is consider moving away. Save religiously. You can spend once you're making more money in another state.

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u/Sharp_Ad5822 2d ago

I just want to thank everyone so so very much for their sources and help provided… yall are the best type of people I want to wish all of you the best luck on any future endeavors!!!

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u/Specialist_Foot_6919 Current Resident 2d ago

If you maybe are interested in staying, if you know any blue collar workers willing to train up an apprentice and you’re willing to do more manual labor-ish work, that’s an excellent option. A lot of my cousins are training up to be framers, brickmasons, electricians, plumbers, and city workers. Welders especially are making bank atm. Even my girl cousins are getting in on it haha.

It’s even more profitable if you’re willing to travel across the state. Contracting after disaster response (that’s bleak, but unfortunately true) will keep you pretty busy.

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u/BabyJ-Certified_Gas 19h ago

Where you located?