parents want me to go in person. i don’t think this is a good idea
around 6 weeks ago, my mom and I went into a grocery store and asked about applications. the lady at the front desk told me “I’m not the right person to ask about that, I’d talk to Sam (name changed). but we have online applications!”
I went back to college (out of town) and applied online for this grocery store. my mom made me call them about a month later and ask for Sam. So i did, and the person who answered said she was out of town for a few days. alright fine, it’s been about a month since i applied and i’ve gotten absolutely nothing in response.
now, i’m home from college for the summer. my mom wants me to go in person AGAIN to ask for this Sam person. i’ve already applied online, and it’s been long enough that i’m sure i’ve already been rejected and they just didn’t notify me. i’ve also heard from many people online that it is NOT a good idea to go in person if the place specifically does online applications, because they take that as a sign that you can’t follow instructions, are impatient, etc etc.
i just don’t know what to do. my mom is convinced that this is what’s going to land me the job, but i’m less than certain. she also seems to think i’m going to have an easy time getting a job by the end of next week. i appreciate the positivity but she’s very out of touch with the job market and i just… i’m split. and i need help