Yet another positive of recent downtown developments... jobs... and I'm talking the unskilled ones. While one wouldn't normally think of maid, bell hop type jobs as important to the economy... no doubt they're important to nearby north Omaha which has by far the metros highest unemployment rate. All it takes is some -decent- paying jobs to foster support an increased presence of restaurant/retail/entertainment.
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Impact of development on jobless in north Omaha
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I was one of the 2,300 .
Yes, indeed, I went down to the job fair on Saturday and put in my aplication to be a Valet Attendent. I need some sort of income while I'm in college, and I figured it would be a great job. Parking people's cars, making great tips, and working on Omaha's doorstep welcoming travelers who are new to Omaha. It's right up my alley!
Yes, indeed, I went down to the job fair on Saturday and put in my aplication to be a Valet Attendent. I need some sort of income while I'm in college, and I figured it would be a great job. Parking people's cars, making great tips, and working on Omaha's doorstep welcoming travelers who are new to Omaha. It's right up my alley!
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
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The internship is a sure thing, however, the planning department does not currently have funding for the position. So, I am interning for them "pro bono" until they get funding. Given the circumstances, I thought I would check out this valet parking job to have some income. Plus, I could definitely do both jobs, because the Hilton job would just be nights and weekends. And I'll make good tips .
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963