Finding a job in Hawaii has been the most challenging struggle I've ever experienced.

As an individual with well over 30 years of luxury/fine dining restaurant industry via parents /family owned establishments and later thru my late husband, who was a celebrated Master Chef in Washington DC, owned /operated several high end sushi bars/steakhouses and nightclubs, I'm consistently rejected for every position I've applied for including ; server, hostess, cocktail to management..

I work by remote as an HR recruiter for one of the largest AI Robotics tech companies in the UK. I started out as front desk /customer service moved up in the ranks fairly quickly.

I tried applying for numerous front desk positions at various hotels here in Waikiki, along with restaurant as well.. Of course, I was met with even more rejection..

I'm just not understanding the hiring process and requirements here in Hawaii.. Now, as a recruiter, who spends all day seeking out talent from all over the world, I'm even more bewildered......

I welcome any and all advice and input, be it positive or negative..

I'm a full time resident here, and have been for the last 6 years, I'm so curious to get feedback, so I can apply this in my search for employment..

Gotta a say, a girl is trying really hard to not feel so defeated.... But, there are days when I can't help but feel the despair taking me down....

Thank you in advance💕