this post was submitted on 20 May 2026
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To me it seems that the only way that I could get hired right now in 2026 is if I work for the government because unlike the private sector which is decreasing, the public sector is increasing, a trend which I think would continue if the government keeps on spending more and more money.

I have also been trying to find a job ever since January of last year with no success, applying to places like Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Sobeys, Walmart, and just about anywhere. The only "success" I had was doing landscaping on my own and I would like to have something more stable.

However, I really would not like a government job because to me it is just like stealing people's money because of the fact that the only way the government is getting money is by printing it which causes inflation and taxes.

Also, I am a Gen Z Canadian citizen with no experience working for an actual company.

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[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Since summer is just starting you might be able to find a landscaper to hire you on now with your relevant experience and you can keep looking for another position while hired. It is up to you how transparent you want to be about that. Some people are fine hiring temporary help and won't mind if you find something better, others its best to hide your true intentions and just get a few pay cheques. Many municipalities have seasonal landscaping type jobs and it could be an "in" for you for other municipal positions if you have a good relationship with your co-workers, especially management or supervisors.