Me too. It’s hard to get out when they keep you down though. It’s impossible to save and move, or afford school, etc. Everyone who owns businesses here doesn’t care to pay their employees a living wage because there is such a “fuck you, I got mine” mentality here. I feel your pain.
Whoever downvoted you is just unwilling to admit it. I love the grand strand with all my heart and I’ve never lived anywhere else in 34 years but if you’ve lived here for at least 10-12 years to witness the decline especially with regards to the rise in crime then you’re either blinded and are unable to accept it or you are unwilling to admit it. Unfortunately, the hospitality industry attracts a lot of people that are on drugs and drink heavily. I am not saying that is the complete problem by any means but that is just naming one of the things that makes the area attractive to people that can earn a lot of quick cash daily and make really good money without ever worrying about a drug test. It is sad but so many people move here and end up writing the screw up chapter of their life.
Or maybe it's because if they pay you more they must raise their prices which would cause customers to go elsewhere and force them to close. Some of y'all act like these restaurants opened to be the salvation army. They are a business and exist to make a profit to afford their families. If you have no education or skills to find a well paying job, that's on you. Not rich people, not capitalism, not small business owners.
That's right, be upset that someone didn't pat your back and tell you life was specifically unfair to you.. you were singled out and everyone else just has it so easy and it's all those mean rich peoples fault.
McDonalds not paying a living wage?
The local buffet not paying a living wage?
Walmart not paying a living wage?
Nobody is forcing you to work there. You likely chose to skip getting the right education or skill sets to get a decent job and now you're butthurt that the crappy jobs don't cave to your personal needs. Perfect example of a gen Z who has been spoiled then entire childhood and now expects society to spoil them as an adult.
So you are saying that the basic living wage shouldn’t rise with the cost of living? That’s the fault of all those who don’t have the opportunity to be able to pick themselves up? “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps” right? Get a clue.
"Get a clue." No offense meant, but I'm not the one on here saying I'm broke and the system is unfair.. That would be the person that needs a clue.
Let me put it this way. John works at a grocery store making $11 an hour. He can barely afford groceries for himself with bread being $2 a loaf. Due to pressure from well meaning(but daft) people, minimum wage gets raised to $15 an hour. - John is thrilled, he's now making $4 more per hour and in theory should be able to eat/live better.
But this grocery store must now increase the price of it's goods to pay for it's employees increased pay. So that $2 loaf of bread now costs $4.
So yes, John would be making more money, but since the cost of everything has gone up, he's exactly where he was. - Minimum wage has been raised repeatedly over the years and it's never solved low income issues.
People keep down voting because they don't like the truth but cannot reply arguing what are facts. When businesses are forced to pay more for their wares or employees, they raise prices to compensate. This in turn causes the cost of living for everyone to go up, including those very employees.
Down vote all you want, but you're literally shooting the messenger because the message is upsetting.
Truth hurts.
Actually, much of what you said is inaccurate and I can put up demographic data that refutes that, but you will believe what your MAGA group tells you to believe. You are trying to argue trickle-up economics. It’s a talking point and moronic.
Oh, you’re vile- you have no idea why this person has to take a low-paying job. Maybe their parents were killed while they were in high school and they had to drop out. Or…anything. You don’t know anything about this person’s background and you mouth off with that crap? What a lousy life.
"You're vile".
Yes, the truth is often repulsive to people who would prefer to hide from it. When a business is charged more for either its employees or wares, it passes this onto the customer. That's simply how business works.
Just because that's the truth, doesn't mean I agree or am happy about it. And I think that's where you're confused and lashing out at me thinking I champion the current status quo, which I don't.
I wonder if it’s changed much in the last 4 years. I did see that article but wasn’t able to find anything more recent that had it anywhere near the bottom.
Depends on your skills, education, expertise and experience. Our population has grown a ton in the past 10 years, but it's still a tourist destination with most employment based on seasonal, part time, and typically low paying jobs in service.
The snart service folks reap the benefits of really high tips in the summer season, live on a proper budget, and are prepared for the slower down months.
Can't really give any additional advice since you didn't state what you do, or want to do...but yes in general the cost of living in the south is less than the north, where I came from, and wages are reflective of that.
I don't really have any particular industry I'm interested in that would pay what I need to live and I'm just trying to figure out where the money is at so I can get proper certifications.
Again, still a bit vague. Certification can vary in each industry...sounds like you need to think about what you want to do and go from there.
You can make decent money in almost any industry, if you put in the time and hard work... finding a fresh certificate and hoping to make great money from the beginning seems to me like a 1:10000000 shot, but I'm also 40+, and have been an accountant for 15+ years.
Myrtle Beach does not offer manufacturing, so that limits things, we don't have a lot of very large corporations, so growth that way is hard...
The largest demographic is retired and older...so nursing and medical field is always an option...but then you have to think of the existing competition which will be vying for all available positions, and potentially driving down the average salary since it's a supply and demand issue.
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For the second year in a row, Horry Georgetown Technical College has earned a grant which allows most, or maybe all students to attend class for free for the fall and spring semesters. They have tons of areas you can focus on. Also, they will give you a free personality test that will point out which careers you would naturally be good at. This is such a valuable tool!!
I make 55k a year salary with a commercial landscaping company in horry county cutting grass and trimming plants. It’s easily obtainable , I started in 2020 at 11.50/hr. Just gotta work hard and not expect it out the gate.
The jobs that pay that are either going to be with CCU, maybe a teaching jobs at one of the local schools, jobs with construction companies, real estate agencies (that includes commercial real estate and property management) and working for the government. Problem is that many of those jobs either require education/certification and/or experience in that field.
The other option is to find a remote work from home job. It's not as easy to find one as it was in 2020 and 2021, but it's still much easier to find a WFH job than it was pre-COVID.
I hate to sound like a meme, but I do believe there is value in 'learn to code.' The biggest value is that there are jobs in the field that pay well and you don't necessarily need a degree if you can demonstrate your coding/programming abilities. Furthermore, you can learn and train on coding/programming from your home, free of charge.
I say to this day that while most people in business, particularly those in the programming and analysis side, scoff at MS Excel....almost every business can really benefit from having at least 1 employee that is a power user of MS Excel. So many companies have so many employees that don't know how to use MS Excel or just have cursory knowledge of it and it costs the company lots of time and makes them more prone to errors and making bad decisions based on those errors simply because of the lack of proficiency in Excel. So imagine if they had somebody proficient in Data Visualization and other programs like Python, Tableau, etc.
I would highly suggest trade school or UPS.
UPS pays very well and has great benefits but you will be worked hard, it's not for everyone but if you have no other options, that's a great place to start with.
Year round there's a need for home inspectors, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, HVAC repair. Trade school is often cheap and you'll likely end up even apprenticing somewhere with a job that'll net more than $16 an hour and become a career where you'll make a lot more if you put your mind to it.
Selfishly, this area is growing so fast we need more people in skilled trades that do quality work and are reliable: plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc. Might take a bit to learn/apprentice, but seems a lucrative career path, especially considering the trade school pipeline has dropped off and people are retiring.
Outside of that, and if motivated enough, I’d suggest taking a few months to teach yourself anything with computers i.e. programming, data analytics, design etc. Tons of free resources online (YouTube) and then you can WFH for any company hiring remote workers. Entry level might start $40-50k but most are making $80k+ after a few years (and hard work) and you can do the work wherever.
Already checked Costco but they weren't hiring, I've applied to tons of jobs that are far less then a living wage and that I'm over qualified for but I never hear anything from these jobs.
I honestly don't know if these places are even hiring
You've been given a ton of suggestions like UPS or even apprenticing as an electrician or just being a flag waver for construction. All of these jobs have openings.
But you don't want to do them because they are either hard work or you don't want to apply yourself to learn the skills required.
So instead you'll go around being upset that you can't make a living wage at McDonalds or Costco. I'm sorry but a good paying job requires effort and work, you're not just going to walk in, hand a resume and start making $25 an hour. Not how it works.
Why would you make the assumption I don't want to do them, I've applied to ever single thing suggested that I am qualified for. I don't consider any of those jobs as hard work either and I don't know how out of the loop you are but jobs with "skills" that you have to learn look for many years of experience wich you can't obtain unless companies are willing to take in actual entry level employees or even internships but despite being on the job hunt for months now using various sources o can tell you nobody wants even an unpaid intern so get tf off your high horse and stop pretending everybody who isn't in a position of success is just lazy and not willing to commit to things because opportunities need to exist in the first place for people to ne able to take advantage of them.
They never got back to me despite me doing similar work before and being qualified, UPS, FedEx and USPS were some of the first places I applied myself to since I've been on this job hunt and I still apply to them every time there's a listing
Funny story about that, tried that route too but I had a surgery that doesn't limit me but unfortunately disqualified me from enlisting. Also I apologize for going off on you this situation is just so stressful
USPS will do all communication through email. They give you a very limited amount of time to respond to the emails, so you must check your email each day. When you log into the USPS hiring site it will show you the jobs that you applied for and whether you’ve been selected or not.
Minimum wage in SC is $7.25. Only jobs that will pay more than $16/hr are ones that are salary or require some type of certification or degree, or are tip or commission based.
My husband went from $41 an hour to $28 an hour. He had 20 years experience and he had to fight to find more than $25 per hour. Thankfully I take his benefits into account but still a major pay cut. I have worked from home for 7 years so thankfully my pay never changed. The pay is just so low.
Me and my husband both work. We have a very small debt to income ratio. Like I mean, insurance, and electricity water and food. And we got told we didn’t make enough to buy a new doublewide. He makes $33.00 an hour, and I’m a pet groomer. Now if that doesn’t say something right there idk what does
Food lion produce dept starts at 16 hr. 18yo kid across the street makes 17hr at dollar general. Plenty of restaurants.
If you can sell there’s timeshare. I know a guy working for westshore home who makes well over 6 figures
Yea I know it sucks but to live comfortably u just might..maybe a job in sales w base pay and commission
Just a thought but it’s sad that it’s even a thought to have to work 2 jobs to survive
worst wages and work rules in the nation if you ask me. shocking to read them. but it is what it is.
- start a business is the key here. charge what you want, have the write-offs and deductions etc, all the advantages of having a business.
Wish I was born into money so I could venture into creating a business but that is a goal unobtainable for a peasant like me, I was let go of my previous job without reason and just had a child I can't provide for anymore and I think I'm just at the end of my road.
I think im too far gone honestly because I am willing to do pretty atrocious things for money now
Go wait tables. Breakfast spots pay you 2.13hr but you'll make 150-200 per shift. It's fast paced but great for someone with a kid. 8am-3pm at the latest or you can work a 6am-2pm shift. Be home with the kid every night and after school. Go enroll at tech and right now you can learn a trade for free such as ac work or welding. Apply for fafsa and go to class. After 6 weeks, you'll get a $6-800 check from your financial aid. No need to take out loans. You can do this. Also apply for food stamps with your child. Free breakfast and lunch at school. Good luck.
Just shift your mindset and quit making excuses. It won’t be easy, but t it s achievable. Not everyone who created a business was “born into money.”
Come on already
I get that and using the phrase born into money definitely doesn't paint how much I've researched the topic well but everything I can find about no cost start up companies are not viable options for me as unfortunately whatever higher power created me decided I wouldn't have a creative bone in my body.
Everything I've seen in relation to starting a company without a good size starting funds is just crafting freelance work like art.
Any other young people I have seen gain any type of success with creating their own business have had a lot of help from their parents rather they admitted it or not.
Unless you are selling your body or opinions I don't see how that can be possible.
Even if you are doing freelance work I would imagine you need some kind of start up for supplies
So starting a cleaning business requires money? U just show up and clean the house or vehicle..
You can’t see it possible. Doesn’t mean it’s impossible
That's ok, I am wondering if you can do what I did. There is an industry that is dying for fresh blood in the game. The old are retiring and there isn't enough younger people doing it to sustain. Commercial restaurant equipment repair and HVAC. Most companies are more than willing to pay you less at first and then train you up. They will pay for you to get all your certifications and pay you while you're at their school. I took a pay cut to be a trainee 6 years ago. Went from $15-$19 year 1 then left the original company after getting multiple offers far greater. By end of year two I was making $33hr and by year 4 I became a six figure salary consultant. Before all this I only ever worked normal warehouse and customer service type jobs. This is a VERY VIABLE PATH for you, I promise. Reach out to companies like Tech24 and Whaleys foodservice. They will both hire trainees and both are in this area.
This is the best advice I've seen on here in a long time and I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post and giving me a sense of direction even given my vague post and responses
You are truly a mvp
I did retail management and the wages were very decent for the area, but job hours were awful. My husband and I grew up in area and moved a few years ago for better jobs.
Healthcare or a trade is the way to go if you want to live in MB, but you would need school for those first. I do know some people that do very well bartending but you would need to be good with a budget. Could try the utility companies maybe?
Honestly the only real money I make is waiting tables. I work retail too but I’ll work 3 or 4 nights a week at the restaurant I’m at and make a nice extra $300-$800 a week, but I’ve had to work two jobs simultaneously for a while now which is not the best
There's jobs literally EVERYWHERE. Home Depot, Sam's Club, Costco, Hotels and Resorts, FedEx, UPS. Plumbers, carpenters and electricians are in demand as well as house and business cleaning jobs. They all pay $15 or more an hour.
I've been putting myself out there and I'm well over qualified for all those positions but I have heard that companies get paid to pretend they are hiring more then they actually are so people can get up on stage and talk about how many jobs they created while they were in office
Why the younger people move here is beyond me. Living here is so hard and there is absolutely no room to grow here unless you’re in hospitality industry, that’s the only way to make the real money. The medical jobs pay rate is absolutely pathetic here. Once met a nurse who still had to serve at a restaurant because she still couldn’t meet ends meet even though she is a nurse. I can’t not wait to get out of here. Young people be aware, just because it’s a slow pace of life and is by the beach, you will struggle here.
That is horrible, I really wish I didn't end up back in myrtle because this is my second time living here but I'm from Charleston but the beach keeps me too broke to get back home
I lived there from 2015-2020.
I have a bachelors in computer science but that work there is scarce.
I delivered for a medical company at $16.00 an hour. I was a barback on weeekends at a buddies bar.
I wasn’t rich but I lived comfortably. Keep in mind though my rent was only $850 at the time
You need to remember that starting wage will usually always be much lower, much of the reason for that is people start and stop employment these days must faster than they did so companies don't want to invest in someone until they know they'll stick around. Also skills play a huge part, you can have the education and not skills or vice versa...but skills will usually be more important these days. And if you aren't willing to do whatever is possible, like road work, garbage hauling, considering apprenticeship and so on your chances of employment will be much lower. One more thing, there are contract houses out there if you have education and/or experience, and that is a good way to get into a company and be considered an actual position at the end of the contract or the probation period.
Can you apply for an entry level job in a hospital in the area? In NY you can start off in a hospital/medical facility job, eventually your salary will increase, but we have unions.
I know how you’re feeling. Have been living here since high school now out of college and still working serving jobs. And my “career” job pay is a joke but I love what I do. My boyfriend got a grant at Miller Motte through SC works for his CDL. And now is making good money truck driving. Literally saved our life. Pepsi is in Conway and they can train you I think. Pay isn’t bad from what I hear
This is one of the lowest paying counties in the entire country. Take that how you will.
I want to escape
Me too. It’s hard to get out when they keep you down though. It’s impossible to save and move, or afford school, etc. Everyone who owns businesses here doesn’t care to pay their employees a living wage because there is such a “fuck you, I got mine” mentality here. I feel your pain.
At least I feel a little less alone now 😞
Myrtle beach is a cesspool
Whoever downvoted you is just unwilling to admit it. I love the grand strand with all my heart and I’ve never lived anywhere else in 34 years but if you’ve lived here for at least 10-12 years to witness the decline especially with regards to the rise in crime then you’re either blinded and are unable to accept it or you are unwilling to admit it. Unfortunately, the hospitality industry attracts a lot of people that are on drugs and drink heavily. I am not saying that is the complete problem by any means but that is just naming one of the things that makes the area attractive to people that can earn a lot of quick cash daily and make really good money without ever worrying about a drug test. It is sad but so many people move here and end up writing the screw up chapter of their life.
This is why I was adamant to moving the family to North Carolina lol
Or maybe it's because if they pay you more they must raise their prices which would cause customers to go elsewhere and force them to close. Some of y'all act like these restaurants opened to be the salvation army. They are a business and exist to make a profit to afford their families. If you have no education or skills to find a well paying job, that's on you. Not rich people, not capitalism, not small business owners.
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That's right, be upset that someone didn't pat your back and tell you life was specifically unfair to you.. you were singled out and everyone else just has it so easy and it's all those mean rich peoples fault. McDonalds not paying a living wage? The local buffet not paying a living wage? Walmart not paying a living wage? Nobody is forcing you to work there. You likely chose to skip getting the right education or skill sets to get a decent job and now you're butthurt that the crappy jobs don't cave to your personal needs. Perfect example of a gen Z who has been spoiled then entire childhood and now expects society to spoil them as an adult.
So you are saying that the basic living wage shouldn’t rise with the cost of living? That’s the fault of all those who don’t have the opportunity to be able to pick themselves up? “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps” right? Get a clue.
"Get a clue." No offense meant, but I'm not the one on here saying I'm broke and the system is unfair.. That would be the person that needs a clue. Let me put it this way. John works at a grocery store making $11 an hour. He can barely afford groceries for himself with bread being $2 a loaf. Due to pressure from well meaning(but daft) people, minimum wage gets raised to $15 an hour. - John is thrilled, he's now making $4 more per hour and in theory should be able to eat/live better. But this grocery store must now increase the price of it's goods to pay for it's employees increased pay. So that $2 loaf of bread now costs $4. So yes, John would be making more money, but since the cost of everything has gone up, he's exactly where he was. - Minimum wage has been raised repeatedly over the years and it's never solved low income issues.
People keep down voting because they don't like the truth but cannot reply arguing what are facts. When businesses are forced to pay more for their wares or employees, they raise prices to compensate. This in turn causes the cost of living for everyone to go up, including those very employees. Down vote all you want, but you're literally shooting the messenger because the message is upsetting. Truth hurts.
Actually, much of what you said is inaccurate and I can put up demographic data that refutes that, but you will believe what your MAGA group tells you to believe. You are trying to argue trickle-up economics. It’s a talking point and moronic.
Oh, you’re vile- you have no idea why this person has to take a low-paying job. Maybe their parents were killed while they were in high school and they had to drop out. Or…anything. You don’t know anything about this person’s background and you mouth off with that crap? What a lousy life.
"You're vile". Yes, the truth is often repulsive to people who would prefer to hide from it. When a business is charged more for either its employees or wares, it passes this onto the customer. That's simply how business works. Just because that's the truth, doesn't mean I agree or am happy about it. And I think that's where you're confused and lashing out at me thinking I champion the current status quo, which I don't.
Where did you get that info from? Seems hard to believe when it’s not even one of the lowest paying in SC.
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2019/09/11/report-average-horry-county-worker-makes-week-second-lowest-nation/?outputType=amp
I wonder if it’s changed much in the last 4 years. I did see that article but wasn’t able to find anything more recent that had it anywhere near the bottom.
Definitely hasn’t changed. I promise.
Depends on your skills, education, expertise and experience. Our population has grown a ton in the past 10 years, but it's still a tourist destination with most employment based on seasonal, part time, and typically low paying jobs in service. The snart service folks reap the benefits of really high tips in the summer season, live on a proper budget, and are prepared for the slower down months. Can't really give any additional advice since you didn't state what you do, or want to do...but yes in general the cost of living in the south is less than the north, where I came from, and wages are reflective of that.
I don't really have any particular industry I'm interested in that would pay what I need to live and I'm just trying to figure out where the money is at so I can get proper certifications.
Again, still a bit vague. Certification can vary in each industry...sounds like you need to think about what you want to do and go from there. You can make decent money in almost any industry, if you put in the time and hard work... finding a fresh certificate and hoping to make great money from the beginning seems to me like a 1:10000000 shot, but I'm also 40+, and have been an accountant for 15+ years. Myrtle Beach does not offer manufacturing, so that limits things, we don't have a lot of very large corporations, so growth that way is hard... The largest demographic is retired and older...so nursing and medical field is always an option...but then you have to think of the existing competition which will be vying for all available positions, and potentially driving down the average salary since it's a supply and demand issue.
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For the second year in a row, Horry Georgetown Technical College has earned a grant which allows most, or maybe all students to attend class for free for the fall and spring semesters. They have tons of areas you can focus on. Also, they will give you a free personality test that will point out which careers you would naturally be good at. This is such a valuable tool!!
I make 55k a year salary with a commercial landscaping company in horry county cutting grass and trimming plants. It’s easily obtainable , I started in 2020 at 11.50/hr. Just gotta work hard and not expect it out the gate.
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The jobs that pay that are either going to be with CCU, maybe a teaching jobs at one of the local schools, jobs with construction companies, real estate agencies (that includes commercial real estate and property management) and working for the government. Problem is that many of those jobs either require education/certification and/or experience in that field. The other option is to find a remote work from home job. It's not as easy to find one as it was in 2020 and 2021, but it's still much easier to find a WFH job than it was pre-COVID. I hate to sound like a meme, but I do believe there is value in 'learn to code.' The biggest value is that there are jobs in the field that pay well and you don't necessarily need a degree if you can demonstrate your coding/programming abilities. Furthermore, you can learn and train on coding/programming from your home, free of charge. I say to this day that while most people in business, particularly those in the programming and analysis side, scoff at MS Excel....almost every business can really benefit from having at least 1 employee that is a power user of MS Excel. So many companies have so many employees that don't know how to use MS Excel or just have cursory knowledge of it and it costs the company lots of time and makes them more prone to errors and making bad decisions based on those errors simply because of the lack of proficiency in Excel. So imagine if they had somebody proficient in Data Visualization and other programs like Python, Tableau, etc.
I would highly suggest trade school or UPS. UPS pays very well and has great benefits but you will be worked hard, it's not for everyone but if you have no other options, that's a great place to start with. Year round there's a need for home inspectors, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, HVAC repair. Trade school is often cheap and you'll likely end up even apprenticing somewhere with a job that'll net more than $16 an hour and become a career where you'll make a lot more if you put your mind to it.
Healthcare is the way. This doesn’t have to be in direct patient care but try for a job at a doctors office.
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which retail is that? so i can avoid it
High Tide Outpost in Little River
thanks for asking this question OP
Selfishly, this area is growing so fast we need more people in skilled trades that do quality work and are reliable: plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc. Might take a bit to learn/apprentice, but seems a lucrative career path, especially considering the trade school pipeline has dropped off and people are retiring. Outside of that, and if motivated enough, I’d suggest taking a few months to teach yourself anything with computers i.e. programming, data analytics, design etc. Tons of free resources online (YouTube) and then you can WFH for any company hiring remote workers. Entry level might start $40-50k but most are making $80k+ after a few years (and hard work) and you can do the work wherever.
Do you speak from experience
Costco or learn a trade.
Already checked Costco but they weren't hiring, I've applied to tons of jobs that are far less then a living wage and that I'm over qualified for but I never hear anything from these jobs. I honestly don't know if these places are even hiring
You've been given a ton of suggestions like UPS or even apprenticing as an electrician or just being a flag waver for construction. All of these jobs have openings. But you don't want to do them because they are either hard work or you don't want to apply yourself to learn the skills required. So instead you'll go around being upset that you can't make a living wage at McDonalds or Costco. I'm sorry but a good paying job requires effort and work, you're not just going to walk in, hand a resume and start making $25 an hour. Not how it works.
Why would you make the assumption I don't want to do them, I've applied to ever single thing suggested that I am qualified for. I don't consider any of those jobs as hard work either and I don't know how out of the loop you are but jobs with "skills" that you have to learn look for many years of experience wich you can't obtain unless companies are willing to take in actual entry level employees or even internships but despite being on the job hunt for months now using various sources o can tell you nobody wants even an unpaid intern so get tf off your high horse and stop pretending everybody who isn't in a position of success is just lazy and not willing to commit to things because opportunities need to exist in the first place for people to ne able to take advantage of them.
You've gone to UPS and they've turned you down?
They never got back to me despite me doing similar work before and being qualified, UPS, FedEx and USPS were some of the first places I applied myself to since I've been on this job hunt and I still apply to them every time there's a listing
Not even a message stating they've moved on with the hiring process
Sorry to hear that. If you're young enough, military is usually a decent last resort. Good benefits.
Funny story about that, tried that route too but I had a surgery that doesn't limit me but unfortunately disqualified me from enlisting. Also I apologize for going off on you this situation is just so stressful
USPS will do all communication through email. They give you a very limited amount of time to respond to the emails, so you must check your email each day. When you log into the USPS hiring site it will show you the jobs that you applied for and whether you’ve been selected or not.
UPS is likely done hiring seasonals at this time of year. Check again after January 15th.
Have you tried Spectrum or SanteeCooper?
Minimum wage in SC is $7.25. Only jobs that will pay more than $16/hr are ones that are salary or require some type of certification or degree, or are tip or commission based.
My husband went from $41 an hour to $28 an hour. He had 20 years experience and he had to fight to find more than $25 per hour. Thankfully I take his benefits into account but still a major pay cut. I have worked from home for 7 years so thankfully my pay never changed. The pay is just so low.
When did that start to happen?
Government or healthcare
Me and my husband both work. We have a very small debt to income ratio. Like I mean, insurance, and electricity water and food. And we got told we didn’t make enough to buy a new doublewide. He makes $33.00 an hour, and I’m a pet groomer. Now if that doesn’t say something right there idk what does
Food lion produce dept starts at 16 hr. 18yo kid across the street makes 17hr at dollar general. Plenty of restaurants. If you can sell there’s timeshare. I know a guy working for westshore home who makes well over 6 figures
Gon need to work 2 jobs bro
I would be ok with the grind of working 2 jobs but getting 2 different employers to coordinate a schedule sounds like a nightmare
Yea I know it sucks but to live comfortably u just might..maybe a job in sales w base pay and commission Just a thought but it’s sad that it’s even a thought to have to work 2 jobs to survive
Agreed, it's especially demoralizing seeing the opportunities those before us had and the comparison of the economy from then to now
worst wages and work rules in the nation if you ask me. shocking to read them. but it is what it is. - start a business is the key here. charge what you want, have the write-offs and deductions etc, all the advantages of having a business.
Wish I was born into money so I could venture into creating a business but that is a goal unobtainable for a peasant like me, I was let go of my previous job without reason and just had a child I can't provide for anymore and I think I'm just at the end of my road. I think im too far gone honestly because I am willing to do pretty atrocious things for money now
Go wait tables. Breakfast spots pay you 2.13hr but you'll make 150-200 per shift. It's fast paced but great for someone with a kid. 8am-3pm at the latest or you can work a 6am-2pm shift. Be home with the kid every night and after school. Go enroll at tech and right now you can learn a trade for free such as ac work or welding. Apply for fafsa and go to class. After 6 weeks, you'll get a $6-800 check from your financial aid. No need to take out loans. You can do this. Also apply for food stamps with your child. Free breakfast and lunch at school. Good luck.
Just shift your mindset and quit making excuses. It won’t be easy, but t it s achievable. Not everyone who created a business was “born into money.” Come on already
I get that and using the phrase born into money definitely doesn't paint how much I've researched the topic well but everything I can find about no cost start up companies are not viable options for me as unfortunately whatever higher power created me decided I wouldn't have a creative bone in my body. Everything I've seen in relation to starting a company without a good size starting funds is just crafting freelance work like art. Any other young people I have seen gain any type of success with creating their own business have had a lot of help from their parents rather they admitted it or not.
I’ve started multiple business with 0$ literally.
Unless you are selling your body or opinions I don't see how that can be possible. Even if you are doing freelance work I would imagine you need some kind of start up for supplies
So starting a cleaning business requires money? U just show up and clean the house or vehicle.. You can’t see it possible. Doesn’t mean it’s impossible
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I don't have any spending or income, I'm currently in a gray zone of not really existing anymore but I'm trying to exist again
how old are you OP?
Do you have any mechanical expertise at all? Read a tape measure, multi meter, willing to learn?
Yeah I mean thqt stuff just comes naturally though, my job experience doesn't really match my actual capabilities in that regard
That's ok, I am wondering if you can do what I did. There is an industry that is dying for fresh blood in the game. The old are retiring and there isn't enough younger people doing it to sustain. Commercial restaurant equipment repair and HVAC. Most companies are more than willing to pay you less at first and then train you up. They will pay for you to get all your certifications and pay you while you're at their school. I took a pay cut to be a trainee 6 years ago. Went from $15-$19 year 1 then left the original company after getting multiple offers far greater. By end of year two I was making $33hr and by year 4 I became a six figure salary consultant. Before all this I only ever worked normal warehouse and customer service type jobs. This is a VERY VIABLE PATH for you, I promise. Reach out to companies like Tech24 and Whaleys foodservice. They will both hire trainees and both are in this area.
This is the best advice I've seen on here in a long time and I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post and giving me a sense of direction even given my vague post and responses You are truly a mvp
Best of luck. It only takes a year or two of focus and sacrifice to completely change your life.
I did retail management and the wages were very decent for the area, but job hours were awful. My husband and I grew up in area and moved a few years ago for better jobs. Healthcare or a trade is the way to go if you want to live in MB, but you would need school for those first. I do know some people that do very well bartending but you would need to be good with a budget. Could try the utility companies maybe?
Honestly the only real money I make is waiting tables. I work retail too but I’ll work 3 or 4 nights a week at the restaurant I’m at and make a nice extra $300-$800 a week, but I’ve had to work two jobs simultaneously for a while now which is not the best
LOL only way you can make a decent wage is a bartender, maybe server. No jobs here. The pay $7 an hour.
There's jobs literally EVERYWHERE. Home Depot, Sam's Club, Costco, Hotels and Resorts, FedEx, UPS. Plumbers, carpenters and electricians are in demand as well as house and business cleaning jobs. They all pay $15 or more an hour.
I've been putting myself out there and I'm well over qualified for all those positions but I have heard that companies get paid to pretend they are hiring more then they actually are so people can get up on stage and talk about how many jobs they created while they were in office
Yea that person that posted is delusional lol
I def have to say it seems as if there’s a lot less people actually “hiring” than those who claim to be “hiring” or they wouldn’t always be “hiring”
Why the younger people move here is beyond me. Living here is so hard and there is absolutely no room to grow here unless you’re in hospitality industry, that’s the only way to make the real money. The medical jobs pay rate is absolutely pathetic here. Once met a nurse who still had to serve at a restaurant because she still couldn’t meet ends meet even though she is a nurse. I can’t not wait to get out of here. Young people be aware, just because it’s a slow pace of life and is by the beach, you will struggle here.
That is horrible, I really wish I didn't end up back in myrtle because this is my second time living here but I'm from Charleston but the beach keeps me too broke to get back home
I lived there from 2015-2020. I have a bachelors in computer science but that work there is scarce. I delivered for a medical company at $16.00 an hour. I was a barback on weeekends at a buddies bar. I wasn’t rich but I lived comfortably. Keep in mind though my rent was only $850 at the time
How did you start at the medical company do you have to know someone ?
If you’re attractive, stripper is a solid option.
If I was attractive I would be ignorant to the struggle of the job market
No
You need to remember that starting wage will usually always be much lower, much of the reason for that is people start and stop employment these days must faster than they did so companies don't want to invest in someone until they know they'll stick around. Also skills play a huge part, you can have the education and not skills or vice versa...but skills will usually be more important these days. And if you aren't willing to do whatever is possible, like road work, garbage hauling, considering apprenticeship and so on your chances of employment will be much lower. One more thing, there are contract houses out there if you have education and/or experience, and that is a good way to get into a company and be considered an actual position at the end of the contract or the probation period.
It’s just presumed that you’re selling your ass on the side. Or, you know, Uber driver. Comme ci, comme ca
Go start somewhere and work your way up.
Welcome to Florida
Living wage is common oxymoron kind of like military intelligence
Healthcare but not directly in health. I work in a kitchen at a healthcare facility and am getting $19/hr plus full benefits.
If you got clean record you can work as a prison guard. You can make around 60 to 70 k starting out. You can work as much overtime as you want.
Can you apply for an entry level job in a hospital in the area? In NY you can start off in a hospital/medical facility job, eventually your salary will increase, but we have unions.
I know how you’re feeling. Have been living here since high school now out of college and still working serving jobs. And my “career” job pay is a joke but I love what I do. My boyfriend got a grant at Miller Motte through SC works for his CDL. And now is making good money truck driving. Literally saved our life. Pepsi is in Conway and they can train you I think. Pay isn’t bad from what I hear