(07-10-2017, 10:45 AM)BigJag57 Wrote: Good morning all, TLDR on bottom.

I've been away a few weeks as I have been busy transitioning back to Florida. Indianapolis was nice for it's weather overall, but family and football is here, so I've decided to come back home. My mother is running a business and taking care of my grandparents, both of them are coming up on the last years of their life. She's been running herself ragged between her and her husband running the business, and the time needed to care for my grandparents, so I felt it was important to come back and help them out. 

The problem is, work opportunities have been somewhat limited/slow going in terms of getting anything outside of part time. I have moved back to Lake City, which is where my parents live. But the job availability matching my experience overall has been too slow these past few weeks and I'm having to look outside of the city. So I'm looking towards Jacksonville and Gainesville now. 

With all that being said, I'm wondering if you, or anyone you know, or any places you know, that are hiring. I don't mind commuting to Jacksonville, Lake City, or anything equivalent if needed. I have some of the key following experience: 

-10+ years of management experience in restaurant, retail, insurance, and call center related environment
-10+ years of restaurant experiencece
-5+ years of insurance, sales and service experience

Most of my work experience is in the restaurant business, and it is something that I love doing. However, for the distance, I would want to get into a more management role. I also do enjoy insurance related work as well, and am licensed in the state of Florida. This does not mean that I want to focus on just these 2 areas though, just what I'm the best at.  I do go to school and am working on getting my degree. Those were on campus in Indianapolis, but once I hit state residence here in Florida, I plan to switch and take online classes. 

Lastly, and important, is that I DO partake in cannabis. And that can potentially diminish my job opportunities. And some would say, well it must not be important enough to have a job, if you can't piss clean! And I understand that totally. And I am actually staying clean long enough to pass said test. But will continue, in my own off time, continue to partake. I am just being up front and honest in advance. 

If anyone can help me out, or point me in the right direction of maybe anyone they know, I would appreciate it so much! Thanks!

TLDR: Moved back to FL to help parents out with grandparents, work is low in Lake City, want to find work in surrounding areas. Lots of management, restaurant, and insurance experience. Going to school for Bachelor's. Smokes cannabis, but willing to abstain for pee test for job. Need help with a job, finding a job. Thanks!

Just so you know, the dollar tree sells marijuana tests, for a dollar. Stop smoking weed for a month, pee clean, and get yourself a job. You will never have to do it again after the intial test, so just use some self control and cheap tests and you will be fine.

Also, agree completely with Hurricane. I have had good luck in the past, dressing up and asking to speak to managers, and then giving my resume. Nothing like showing up in person to make an impression. Nothing says I am ready to work like that does. Applying broadly is good, but don't downplay the human part of it. My grandparents used to own a RV business in Ocala, one day a guy showed up riding a bike to the front of their business asking if they were hiring. They weren't looking for anyone at the time, but as my grandma said, anyone who is willing to ride a bike around to find a job is someone who is really willing to work. She hired him on the spot and he has been at the business ever since (like 20 years). It won't work for a big company usually, but it doesn't hurt either. Resume, suit, in person meeting. Its a lot faster than applying online and waiting.

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