Who lives is Vegas?

[jeffdane]

Looking to move in a couple months. Heard the job market is tough. I dont believe I have any job experience worth noting. Im not entirely concerned about what kind of job or even so much the pay, right away anyway. Question is, will I be able to find SOMETHING to keep me afloat. More moving to, live the dream, throw the saving in the sports market and see what happens. I would like to have a side job though, just in case you know. If anyone has any tips it would be appreciated. Coming from the east coast so interviews are not something Im interested in before I get there. Thanks

[Ian]

The local job market, while not great, is increasing at a seemingly exponential pace. There are far more job openings now than there were 6 months ago, and there were far more job openings 6 months ago than there were a year ago. Most of the jobs that I've seen are in the restaurant industry and part time stuff in box stores. I'm not looking so there's probably a lot more than what I've seen. In late January Station Casinos put out a call for 1000 new workers. There are also new business opening up for the first time in a few years, and I'm sure they're hiring too. If you know or are willing to learn how to deal poker, there will be a lot of temp openings when the World Series starts up in late May.

Good luck.

[warriorfan707]

I just did for 6 months. Was like living a dream and a nightmare at the same time. Great times though.

You can get a job if you have good interviewing skills.

[princecharles]

thats such a funny question..i always wondered if anyone was born in vegas?

i tried living there with a job selling time shares at Planet Hollywood...very big scam city..
stay grounded and it can be heaven!

[jeffdane]

well, this is a little reassuring. any job will do for a while. im not going there broke. thanks for the advice dudes.

[RickySteve]

If you're an attractive female you should have little trouble finding success here.

[loudpacmanjones]

You have to save for 3-6 months of living expenses right now. Move somewhere cheap in southern Vegas and job hunt...if your resume is average make it better..


If you don't find a job within that 3-6 month period move out or push it a little longer.

[jaynor2828]

i dont but i go there like every other month... Never gets old

ROLL TIDE

[VegasInsider]

you won't have any problems finding a job, just have to be willing to work in the service sector

[jeffdane]

VI: service sector? what exavtly do u mean? sorry if stupid question.

[jeffdane]

do u guys know anything about the dr pepper distribution center there? looks like they are hiring and u dont need experience. could be something til i find what im looking for. warehouses pay well, right?

[Grits n' Gravy]

unless you have zero personality, a criminal record and can't pass a mandatory drug test just about every casino is hiring entry level jobs. granted they are crap pay, but it is a foot in the door. player card clubs, cooks, facilities always have openings.

be prepared to have a 10 year work/school history for every casino application. your best bet would be to go onto the major casino operator websites and check for job openings and begin to apply right when you get to town.

[the_situation]

wish i lived in vegas....casinos, bars, clubs they got everything

[jeffdane]

another question?
do the sportsbooks in vegas offer bonuses? or is it like playing blackjack with comps? or nothing?

and do u spread ur action around to not get limited or cut off? do they limit or cutoff?

thanks dudes.

[Ian]

another question?
do the sportsbooks in vegas offer bonuses? or is it like playing blackjack with comps? or nothing?

and do u spread ur action around to not get limited or cut off? do they limit or cutoff?

thanks dudes.

No sportsbook bonuses and very little in the way of comps. Usually you'll get a drink ticket for bets $100 and up, and a few places like Stations will give you a small number of points. They do limit and 86 people, but if you're betting small they won't notice you.

[ChileCheese]

No sportsbook bonuses and very little in the way of comps. Usually you'll get a drink ticket for bets $100 and up, and a few places like Stations will give you a small number of points. They do limit and 86 people, but if you're betting small they won't notice you.

I have to ask Ian... LSD and Porn?
Experience?
Opinion?
Porn is so much better after weed.
So Im just curious.

[Ian]

I have to ask Ian... LSD and Porn?
.

I make both in my apartment.

[ChileCheese]

I make both in my apartment.

Whats the difference between Acid and LSD?
I know Acid is 100% safe, or so Ive been told. No harmful effects to the mind or body, and no physical addiction.
How about LSD? Or is the same shit?

[VegasInsider]

VI: service sector? what exavtly do u mean? sorry if stupid question.

Service Sector = Bartenders, Waiters, Valet, Housekeeping, Line Cooks, Host, Janitors, Parking Garage Attendent....anything that pertains to people visiting Vegas.

These jobs are a dime a dozen and you'll very easily get 40/hrs a week.

[hunterwrot]

im jealous i need to go back to vegas real bad.

[rem sleep]

Vegas has like the highest unemployment in the country. I dont live there but from what I've been reading its really tough to fight a job there right now. I'm not trying to be a dick but I think its better to know what your getting yourself into. Here a article I a few weeks ago, its kind of a long read and pretty bleak.

http://www.lvrj.com/news/nevada-s-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-14-5-percent-114371019.html

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

[stc1709]

if i lived in vegas things would not be good

[Grits n' Gravy]

Vegas has like the highest unemployment in the country. I dont live there but from what I've been reading its really tough to fight a job there right now. I'm not trying to be a dick but I think its better to know what your getting yourself into. Here a article I a few weeks ago, its kind of a long read and pretty bleak.

http://www.lvrj.com/news/nevada-s-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-14-5-percent-114371019.html

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

very true, but i'm looking at my casino's internal job opening list on computer from office and we have 144 full time positions available and 207 part time positions. this doesn't include all of the pool/club openings that need to be filled over the next few weeks. it's more of a apathy many of the unemployed in vegas have. they'd rather collect their unemployment checks than take a job.

[loudpacmanjones]

Yeah pool season is starting in April. You should try to get a job at one of the pools or a club pool..

[VegasM]

Your rent should be no problem. You can get a one bedroom apartment for $450-550 a month, especially in the SE part of town, where I live. I own my own home and rent out rooms occasionally. If you are willing to let me do a background check on you, I would gladly rent you a room for $400 a month, cable tv, and Broadband connection included.

[jeffdane]

thanks vegasm, but im not looking for a roommate or anything other than my own place. it doesnt look like finding a place will be a problem. even found some places, completely furnished, all utilities included, for around 700. thats cheaper than im paying now in pennsylvania. living on my own since high school and have no plans of anything different. 700 rent until i figure out if im staying long term or not is just fine.