/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>in grad school
>constantly swamped mentally and emotionally with work
>only work a dinky, minimum wage job that brings in a whopping $60-80 a week
>corporate retailer
>I'm treated like a juvenile, and they have juvenile tardy/sick day policies
>feel like I'm constantly threatened to pick between this shitty job and school (school wins obv)
>sucks getting bossed by people more idiotic than me who can't even write error-free meeting notes

>need the money though
>need money for lolita, having fun, and living
>parents know I struggle and goad me to ask them to send money
>though I know when I ask they accuse me of spending all of it on lolita so I don't
>I wind up putting a lot of expenses on my credit card
>namely food
>something like $700 on it right now
>thinking of selling a dress for $300 but even that will only put it back to $400 which is still a lot
>plus $200 on paypal credit (not as urgent because no interest or payment due for 6 months)

>noticed there's a position open at county courthouse for substance abuse counselor
>can pay $18-24 an hour
>I almost have my MA so I feel that I can do it
>problem is my major wasn't in social work, psychology, or counseling

Do you guys think I have a shot at the interview? As an undergrad I took a sociology and biology course, and I'm doing trauma studies as a grad student. I've been researching information about what substance abuse counsellors do and I feel like it's pretty straightforward. All I have to do to apply is pay a $15 fee and take a written test about my "methods." Am I underestimating the rigor of this job? Do I have a chance at being hired if I'm not a social worker?
I just want so much to do something worthwhile and be treated like a professional and make a decent living..
>mfw

>>7867433
>Never get a job in retail because they will fire you on the spot if someone wants to buy something and you tell them to leave
This. ESPECIALLY if you are only a sales associate and don't have the authority to suggest to someone that they find someplace else to shop. Even on a management level you'd NEVER do that because you could get into deep shit with the district if the customer files a formal complaint.

Maybe in Japanese fashion stores they can get away with those attitudes because body shaming is part of their 'culture,' but I witnessed a girl almost get fired for saying something similar.
When I worked at a Michael Kors store a coworker got severely reprimanded after she talked down to this lady who was asking if we carried boots for bigger calves. Turns out the customer actually had oedema from a medical condition and didn't quite like how it was insinuated by the associate that she couldn't fit the boots because she must be too fat for them.
I just don't get how people have the audacity to assume things like that, all I know is that I'd feel ashamed.