This is a very desperate attempt, I acknowledge that. And it’s different from the kind of posts I usually make. But I have recently moved to Sweden because I was offered a job at a restaurant. I initially said I wanted to find something more stable before moving, but as I was offered the job, I figured that since I had a bit of money saved on the side, and me being physically there, this opportunity could give me a chance of finding something better compared to just applying online, so I figured why not give it a chance and try to move without necessarily having a super stable plan aligned for me?
However, that soon proved itself to have been a pretty bad mistake and miscalculation on my side. That specific job ended up not giving me any stability, barely scheduling shifts for me, and not willing to give me a contract even though initially I was promised the contract within a week. I was also given a lower pay compared to what I was promised during the interview. The restaurant had great reviews, and I did some checks online about it but nothing ever stood out as sketchy or unstable.
I have been relentlessly looking for a job (especially a stable job) since early December of last year, I have sent likely well over 700-800 applications combining both online and in person ones, I have tried to network and ask anyone that I knew if they had any connection whatsoever to Sweden, and if they knew someone that could give me a stable job (even just momentarily) until I could get my footing in this country and later on find something a long-term opportunity. But that was to no avail either. I am now turning to this community to ask if anyone has any connection whatsoever or can provide me with a real offer in Sweden, specifically in Stockholm or even remotely within Europe, where I can actually start to build a future for myself.
I am a highly skilled motivated person, I learn an adapt very quickly, I’m not afraid of challenges or learning new things. I speak multiple languages and I have various skill backgrounds; from hospitality, to customer service, to real estate, to receptionist jobs. I have over the years cultivated skills in IT and gaming on my own, as personal interests. I can also offer skills in translation, sales, marketing, QA, digital design, beauty related services, and much more. I am currently still studying Swedish, so my language skills are not perfect yet. However, I know that within six months I can be perfectly fluent, because I have done it previously with other languages, so I know I have that ability in me.
I am begging you to at least share this post and take two seconds of your time to think about whether there is any valuable connection or advice that you can send my way. I am now living paycheck to paycheck, and I arrive at the end of the month not even being sure to be able to afford rent each time. I am very desperate, but I’m also very capable and I am truly trying to build a future for myself here. I’m not someone that takes things lightly. And I know that if I got an opportunity, I would make the most out of it. I would commit to it, and work very hard to do well in whatever I’m doing.
I ideally don’t want another hospitality job, as most of them have proven themselves to be quite unstable, and that makes me feel unsettled. I would really like a chance to find a more stable job where I can actually grow and have future prospects in, or that can give me some valuable work experience here in Sweden. I so badly don’t want to have to go back to my country, especially not so soon.
If you know anything that could help me, or if you know anyone that could have an actual opportunity for me, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I will give you as many details as you need. I am just asking for an opportunity to be seen and to be actually considered for a position in a stable carrier. I can start immediately, and I can work full-time or for as many hours as needed.
Please boost this post and do reach out if you have any leads, even if it’s nothing super concrete. I would rather try and take a chance at an opportunity that’s not certain, which may turn into something real, rather than not taking it, and risk of missing a chance to get it in the first place.
I am at the point where I’m willing to try and take all the roads I can to get there, so please just give me a chance to prove that I’m the person someone is looking for.
