r/tralee • u/penguin_1200 • Jul 07 '25

Job tralee

Hi everyone I'm on summer holidays so I had nothing to do and started looking for parttume jobs I jave litteraly applied to more than 20 positions but I never get any answer back and I know that a huge issue may be my no experience but hiw will I ever get experience if no one hires me so I beg you if you know someone or any places that with hire me please help me. 😔

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u/alternate_spice_girl Jul 08 '25

Some of these places avoid hiring u18s because they can't accommodate the extra break entitlements etc. You're also restricted on the amount of hours you can work. There's restrictions on manual handling and equipment usage for young people aswell. Youre best bet it to walk into smaller places on a Mon/Tue before lunch and speak to a manager. Smaller places have fewer staff and would be more inclined to give you a few hours a week when they need the help.

Ask your parents/aunts uncles if they know anyone looking for a cleaner/babysitter/gardener etc. Multiple casual jobs will be more achievable than one steady job.

I work with a lot of younger people (and used to be one), and the biggest obstacles to getting/keeping a job are -a lack of general social skills (being confident in speaking to adults but still being appropriate)

  • lack of general life skills (you should know how to sweep/mop/clean a spill before you start your first job)
-lack of motivation (half arsing jobs because mom/dad isn't breathing down your neck) -a lack of cop on (unable to use contex cues and needing every step of something explained) These are generally things that come with age, but if you if you feel you're already there, make sure it shows on your CV and when you speak to any potential employers.

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u/penguin_1200 Jul 08 '25

Yeah but my biggest problem is that my parents don't know anyone here like literally no one and I don't have any family and I'm ready to do any work like waiter or cleaning serving food etc

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u/alternate_spice_girl Jul 08 '25

Most responsible adults won't hire a random child for any domestic work, it's too risky. So you're best bet is to ask your friends parents etc. If your parents work, ask them to mention your availability to colleagues aswell. If you attend church/mosque put the word out there too. If none of those are viable options, join kdys youth club and start building a bigger more varied group of friends. Apply for a volunteer position in a charity shop to gain experience and get to know people who might have links for paid work (even if its for half a day per week). I know you just want to have some money in your pocket, but you'll be working your whole life. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and enjoy the summer hols.