I'm worried because I never really had a job, and because I need to pay for the bus to go to places (where I absolutely need to go), I fear that I may run out of money and I currently have a minuscule amount. Plus, I really wanted to move out of my parent's house sometime.
So, starting in the beginning of January, I have actively been looking for part-time entry-level jobs (since I'm currently in university and just can't have a full-time job) at places like Starbucks, McDonalds, TimHortons, grocery stores, and so on, but I never got any replies. I've been applying using Indeed, the company's website, and even walking into the stores. I've lost count of how many resumes I've given out.
Since I'm also studying Computer Science, I figured that I might also apply for programming jobs (which I'm going to also do shortly). However, I figured that the chances of me getting a CS-related job are the same as me getting a minimum-wage job, and I just only want to have a job that pays at least something since it's better than having no job at all (and plus, I think it will slightly increase my chances of getting a programming job later on).
Since I don't really have a phone (or at least one that I carry around constantly), I've purchased a text-only VOIP number and put that on my resume along with my email (which I hope that doesn't result in my never getting an interview).
It's been like 2 months now and I haven't heard back. When walking around I've also heard people saying that they're having a similar experience. I am really stressed out because of this.
A friend of mine also said that the main reason why I'm not getting any replies back is because I have no previous job experience. I have also noticed that a lot of companies are simply not hiring right now.
Am I doing anything stupid?
Haha, I think you might be overestimating their technological capabilities. I would bet most places still are doing most of their calls on a landline hooked up to a Cisco phone from the early 00s.
In some ways, it definitely gave me an edge over people my age and helped break me of some social anxiety stuff. The main drawback was that my parents were forcing me to work and taking my money. I dropped out of highschool and left home when I was 16.
It worked out though, eventually i went back to school and now I work in medicine.