where can a woman, who's kids are grown, and has no college, find a job?

Question

Where can woman who has stayed home to raise her
children, and who has no college, find a job?

Lisa

Answer 1

I would not tell my worst enemy to go work for McDonalds or Walmart. Also you don't HAVE to have a college education to find something decent.
I would just sit down and write a list of things you like to do. Odds are if you like to do something you'll have a good enough basic knowledge to be useful to an employer. Find some businesses that are involved with the things on your list. Either walk in and ask for a job (my preferred method) or get a resumé typed up ( i hate resumés). I think small companies are better because you'll be able to talk directly with your potential boss and have a more personable meeting.
Your mature, right? You've already raised some kids. You can go in and talk to the boss as an equal not as a servant. Tell them what you need. If they don't have a job for you ask them if they can refer you to another business. If it's an old well-established business then certainly they'll know several other business personally that are inline with the kind of work your looking for. Just be honest. Don't be intimidated. If so, you'll be fine.

Answer 2

Well, you obviously can type and know how to run a computer (however limited, you got a question out here.)

I know that there are many law offices, doctor's offices that need people to file documents (only need to know the alphabet and then they can teach you what the other documents are and where they should be filed).

If you like to clean, there actually is big money in cleaning houses.

If you live in a state where you only need to be 18 to serve complaints, subpoenas, legal documents, you can be a process server.

If you enjoy being around a lot of people, 7-11's (or similar) amazingly have good benefits and pay well.

Starbucks - they have retirement, health and life insurance benefits. Management you could do ( you did raise kids, right? ).

Even the Pizza Huts, etc., need people who are savy about ingredients, cooking being done properly, cleanliness, etc.

You can also make really decent tip money being a waitress in a classy restaurant (or not so decent tip money showing people to their seat).

Look around - there's a lot you can do.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If I was you I would go to a temp agency. They will have you fill out a questionnaire that will determine what kind of skills you have and place you in a company. I think you will be surprised with the kind of skills you obtain raising children. Temp agency's have a variety of different jobs to choose from. I believe there is a little something for everyone at a temp agency. If you are not comfortable with a temp agency start with something fun like a craft store, or Target. Get out there girl! You have a whole new life ahead of you. How exciting!

Answer 4

If you are reentering the job market after being out for about 20 years you might want to go to the unemployment office in your town. They do more than to help you find a job and have more services than they did long ago. If you are single ask them to refer you to a displaced women’s class, they have many tips on how to get a job. Also think of the non-traditional women’s jobs that you may have learned to do throughout your life as they pay more. Many employers want older employees as they are more reliable-won’t take off to go to the beach, call in with a sick child they have to stay home to take care of, or call in sick with a hangover. With your computer skills you could work in many offices doing various duties and remember that your homemaking and child rearing skills has taught you to multitask, which many employers like.

Answer 5

When you find one let me know I am having the same problem. I did not continue my education to be at home and now I feel stupid and need a better job to help with expenses. My current job I work from home and make phone calls for a company but it is part time and I need more money

Answer 6

Check out your local community college. There are programs now where you can take a 6 month to two year course/program to train you for a better paying career.

It's free if you make under a certain income, and if you are divorced or separated or whatever.

Good Luck ! Take advantage of it while you can.
And most campuses have job bulletin boards and advisors who can help you find a job while you are improving yourself.

Answer 7

You could try a Temp Agency. I have known many people that have gotten a job at a temp agency and eventually got full time jobs from the companies they were farmed out to. Good luck!

Answer 8

You can do lots of things, just depends on what you feel like you are too good to do.
If you feel like you are too good to work at Burger King or something, try being a receptionist or something. There are TONS of jobs out there, Americans are just picky.

Answer 9

I wish I had an answer for you. My kids are grown, and I worked alot while they were growing up, and I STILL can't find something suited for me.

Answer 10

Try retail, walmart, you could do waitressing or work in a diner. Any fast food place or grocery store.