Hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this but figured it was worth a shot. i (21f) moved to nyc about 2 months ago and haven’t been able to find work. i’ve been mostly applying to restaurant/cafes because that’s what i have experience doing, but ive not been hearing back from anywhere, even if they seem interested when i drop off my resume. i also include a glowing letter of recommendation from my most recent job at a bakery back home. i just don’t know what else to do; i am completely broke and im scared i wont be able to afford rent- i can hardly afford groceries. i was just wondering if anybody has tips on how to make money fast/get jobs quickly in nyc- im truly desperate. I’m truly such a hard worker and fast learner. i feel anxious all of the time-i had no idea it would be THIS difficult to find a job here (which ik, was probably incredibly naive of me). any tips at all would be hugely appreciated, thanks so much. editing to add my skills! i’ve worked as a hostess and foodrunner at a semi nice restaurant where i also did all sorts of other stuff like picked up orders from local stores for the kitchen and make deliveries, as well as things like bus tables and make menus (it was a pretty disorganized place lol) and for the past couple years ive worked at a bakery on and off where i would pack food, take orders, was trained as a barista, and help out in the back when needed with things like chopping and whipping frosting as well as prepping ‘kits’ (basically just putting together large batches of dry ingredients for cake and stuff). both of my jobs included a lot of being flexible and just hopping in wherever i was needed.

i’m honestly tearing up with all of the sweet responses. i’ve been so so anxious and having so many people offer suggestions just means a lot, even if they’re just comments. thanks guys