r/tampajobs

My girlfriend has been attempting to find a job since early January. We've regressed from another tech job in her field down to leaning on her experience in a kitchen and every time it goes like this:

1. Apply to 20 jobs.

2. Get maybe one or two interviews after following up.

3. Finish interviews with hiring managers saying "we'll be in touch soon".

4. Get no response.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4.

Thankfully we have a lot of savings but it's starting to feel insanely frustrating with all of the non responses and lack of communication.

I'm looking for some real-world advice from people who've actually been in my shoes.

I'm not looking for the generic list of "felon-friendly employers" that comes up on Google. I've seen those lists, and many of those jobs either aren't actually second-chance employers or they top out around $17–20/hour.

Here's my situation:

- I've been sober for 3 years.

- My last arrest was in 2022, and I've stayed out of trouble since.

- I'm currently employed, so I'm not looking for a quick paycheck—I want to build a career.

- I have a driver's license and my own dependable transportation.

- I have solid work references and a strong work ethic.

- I'm eager to learn a trade or start in an industry where I can grow.

My criminal history is extensive, and I know that can close a lot of doors. Without going in to great detail, I was in active addiction for almost 20yrs. No excuses, this is just the facts of my situation. That's why I'm hoping to hear from people who are in recovery, have felony convictions themselves, own businesses, or have firsthand knowledge of companies that genuinely give people a second chance.

If you know of a company that actually hires people with serious records and offers opportunities to earn a decent living and move up, I'd really appreciate hearing about it. Even better if you've personally worked there or know someone who has.

I'm in Tampa, but I'd love to hear any suggestions. Please tell me why you're recommending the company instead of just dropping a name.

I'm ready to work, ready to learn, and ready to keep building the life I've fought so hard to create. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m working on a new app called Moovira, and we’re planning to launch first in Tampa.

The idea is to connect two groups of people:

People who need help with everyday tasks like cleaning, moving, assembly, yard work, delivery, etc.

And people who want flexible work opportunities around them.

The way it would work is pretty simple: clients post a job, Moovers can discover it, chat to confirm details, complete the job, and then payment/reviews are handled through the app.

It’s not only for one type of worker. It could be useful for professionals, students, freelancers, people already doing service work, or anyone looking for extra income.

We’re trying to build this city by city instead of launching everywhere at once, so Tampa would be the first place we test and grow it.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback:

Would you use something like this in Tampa, either to get help or to find work?

Https://moovira.net/

this is probably an unusual request, but I’m at the point where I just need help.

I’m looking for someone who can pick up my laundry from my apartment, wash, dry, and fold it, then return it to me. I’ll pay $100 for the job (plus I’ll provide detergent if needed or reimburse any laundry costs). it includes clothes, bed sheets, and towels. i have a 3 story walk-up, no in-unit laundry, tons of dirty stuff, and my energy is just not there

I’m dealing with some personal stuff that’s made keeping up with laundry really overwhelming, and it’s become a huge source of stress. If you’re reliable, have access to a washer and dryer, and could do this tomorrow or wednesday please send me a message.

Located in St. Petersburg. I’d prefer someone with a local profile/references for everyone’s safety. i would post this in the st. pete subreddit but i'm banned 🙄 dms are open

Thank you. ❤️

Heyy so um I wanna get a blue collar job as a single mom in Florida. Healthcare isn’t doing much for me anymore and I wanna get paid enough to survive out here 🥲 but anyways do anybody know where I can start and whoever runs a union job looking to take someone in like me let me know.

I'm looking for any job recommendations for morning shifts that treat their workers well. I work at Publix atm in customer service. I can work with large amounts of money. Thank you!

Hi all, I am an architectural designer passionate about visualization and interior design. I am looking for a career opportunity in Tampa or St Pete. I have found a few firms of course and have applied, but there is so much I can find online. I am looking for a firm thats design-oriented, has a good culture and pays well. If anyone has any recommendations of firms, the feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you all in advance!

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Technical Support/Call Center Specialist

St. Pete - Onsite first 5 weeks and then hybrid after that.

$25-29/hour - Initial 6 month contract

Requirements:

• Comfortable in high volume requirements
• Experience with IAM, Microsoft 365 and virtual environments
• Experience in mobile device management, application support, and networking support.
• CompTIA certification highly preferred.

Background check required for the role.

If interested and think you fit the qualifications please send over your resume to: SCassle@nextpathcp.com

(Please note, I'm not on Facebook a lot during the work day so please email me your resume instead of message on Facebook).

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniecassle/