Does anyone know of part time jobs available in the Watertown, NY area?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:22:11 -0400

I am looking to supplement my income once I arrive at Fort Drum in January. Does anyone know of specific part-time jobs available in the area?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 27 at 2015 9:28 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:28:10 -0400

Wouldn't your command have to approve any sort of secondary employment prior to starting anything?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 3:24 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:24:40 -0400

I know that if you go to a BCT you probably won't have time for a second job.

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Aug 27 at 2015 7:19 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:19:02 -0400

Pretty much turn around is there. but the problem would be finding a place that will accommodate your schedule.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Aug 28 at 2015 3:03 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:03:30 -0400

SGT Cole, I am doubtful you'd find the time. Our optempo is unlike most other conventional units. We have a brigade forward deployed, some units getting ready to head over as well and all the while supporting training back home and tying in with our units forward. In short, you will be very busy in garrison. If you are still determined to find something there are stores that always have openings.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 9:41 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:41:29 -0400

I used to be the sales manager at the best buy in Watertown. We employed a lot of soldiers (& their spouses). I'm pretty sure you have to okay it with your unit but we had no problem working around a soldiers schedule.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 made Sep 1 at 2015 1:12 AM

CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 01:12:43 -0400

SGT Jessica Cole, Do a drive there recon before accepting any position near Ft Drum. I recall difficulties entering post from different directions.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 10:31 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:31:37 -0400

If you are willing to think outside of traditional employment then there are numerous options that you can look into. Online jobs, network marketing and so on. These are also options that are portable and as long as you can access the internet you can work your business or job. There are many legit opportunities however like everything else there are some scams out there. So if you look into this option just verify the company and be sure it is allowed by your command.

Response by SrA David Steyer made Nov 17 at 2015 1:01 AM

SrA David Steyer — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:01:58 -0500

There are a LOT of fast food and retail jobs in the area.... Born and raised in Watertown. I can't really say I miss it but I worked at Price Chopper and Burger King and they were pretty good with hours/schedule.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2016 10:53 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:53:21 -0500

Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties have high unemployment rates. Finding a job may be difficult, but remember that you need permission from your Commander to seek and accept part-time employment.