Should I just do it?

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I know what sorts of places I would not mind working at......so should I just walk into each and every one of them and ask for an application? I guess the worst that could happen is they would say no and possibly be rude about it.

Oh, Sweetleaf, Do it. If you land a job the learning curve will be steep, it always is, for everyone, no matter how simple the job seems to be. (Because we are expected to function in a new environment where we don't know where everything is and how stuff works.)

But you will absolutely love earning and having your own money. That you already know where you wouldn't mind working is a plus. For each place; formulate a statement about why you want to work there. Making such a statement is a selling point to the employer.

PS: I took a position as a supermarket cashier almost a year ago, after my business of 20 years dried up. It took everything I've got to learn this job. I am college educated. (The kids seem to learn it faster.) It's the best thing I've done for myself in a decade.

My best wishes and thoughts go out you in your new resolve. Best luck to you.

Absolutely. Take copies of your CV with you, in case they ask. Or you can leave a CV with them if they don't have any vacancies at that time.

It's true, the worst they can do is say no. However, if the fear of going to do this in person keeps you from being able to get yourself out the door with a stack of resumes in hand, you could also try email. Check the websites of the places you'd like to work to see if they have any specific openings you could ask about, and apply online or email your resume as an attachment.

I'd say go for it. Even if you don't get hired you'll be no worse off than you are now.

I can't even think of any places to apply myself.

Sure, go for it. Just keep in mind that you need to offer them something too, so as MountainLaurel said, formulate a statement as to why you want to work there.

alright thanks for the advice...and I would probably try to work at a head shop, smoke shop.....possibly liquor store but I hear that can be kind of unpleasent. Or maybe an no-kill animal shelter or non-corporate pet store that does not have screwed up breeding policies. So I could probably come up with some good reasons of why I want to work at such places.

I worked at a liquor store for a few years. It was really fun, there are regulars but nobody is there for very long so it's perfect. When it's really busy time flies by and when it's dead you get to dust bottles. I loved it and would do it again.

yes, Sweetleaf, that is a very good idea. i useed to practice a little spiel in my head, along the lines of, "hello, my name is hyperlexian the moderator. i am interested in working here. are you currently hiring?"... all with a big grin plastered on my face while i shake their hand.

I have been in my current employment since August 1993 .Sometimes I think about doing different job but I 'm not sure what I''d be able to do as I only have limited education [year 10 ]

Yes - go for it.

I need to start doing the same thing, actually. Tobacco shops and head shops are good places, if you can find one that's hiring. Most of the smaller shops seem to have erratic turnover (when they're hiring, they need people ASAP), so they could be a good place to start.

I've got jobs that way in the past - several years ago I moved to a new town and I spent a whole day walking around places asking for application forms and leaving CVs.
The next week I had three interviews, the following monday I started my new job.