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MathOnNapkins  1100  In SPC700 HELL                  Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6289 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| @insectduel: You know, most managers will respect you more if you stand up for yourself and try to show that you are doing a good job by improving or pointing out stuff you do well. You're 20 years old (says your profile), you can take a stand if you want. If he makes fun of you, make fun of him back. What's he gonna do? Now I'm not saying get him pissed off, but at least take a stand. If that doesn't work then he's just a bonafide asshole. | |||
Karadur Red Paratroopa   Since: 11-22-05 From: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Last post: 6533 days Last view: 6533 days |
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I managed to make it through the weekend, thankfully. Right now, the biggest annoyance I have is that I usually get scheduled to close on Friday night. That means I work 'till 5 in the morning at latest. Saturday morning, I have to be up at 10, as I play in the Advanced Class and Junior band of the Chatham Concert Band here, and practice starts at 11. As a result, I'm either on the verge of falling asleep while waiting for practice to start, or I don't even feel like getting out of bed  Thankfully, our annual Christmas concert is this Sunday afternoon, and I don't have to worry about practices after that until January.
Right now though, I only have to work this Friday night (9 'till 4 in the morning), and nothing until the 13th after that. When I go in to work on Friday though, I imagine a new schedule will be up, with new shifts for me to work. I do know I don't have to work next Saturday night though, as the Christmas party is taking place on that day, and as far as I know, it goes 'till 1 in the morning 
Anyways, I'm going to give a response to each of the posts in this thread, beginning with Rydain's, as I don't want to make anyone feel left out 
Rydain: Just out of curiosity, what kind of shifts do / did you have to work? As I already told Danielle, I can't say I like the food (the Apple Pies and Cinnamon Twists, yes, but not the other food), but most of the other people there are pretty nice and likeable. The two people that I knew previous to my starting work there had a bit of fun with me the first night I was in. First of all, I got soaked with the dish washing thing (I don't know what it's called), got tricked into watering fake plants, and had someone jump out of a dumpster and fridge at me
spell words right: I want to call you "Spel werdz rite" but I can't now. As much as I'd like to be able to, I can't really say I know how much I should be getting, but it is enough to keep me working there until I find another job. As for Wal-Mart having a bad smell, I've only been to one or two so far, and they haven't smelled funny in any way  The only thing I've ever gone into one for has been to visit the Electronics section, so that's pretty much the only area I had in mind to apply for when I thought of Wal-Mart. I don't know whether the thing about getting free movie rentals if you work at Blockbuster is true or not, but given some of the other replies in this thread, it sounds like it is
Bella: I'd be amazed if I went to see more than 5 movies in a year, let alone renting 5 in a month That would be a nice benefit to have though. Up until now, seeing movies that I'm interested in has been a process of either downloading it, or asking my Dad to borrow it from the library on his way home. It's been a week and a bit since I dropped my resume off there, and I still have another blank one at home, so if need be, I will fill it out and drop it off as well.
Luigi-Santa: I've never heard of Mighty Taco before Could it possibly be a U.S. only place? We don't have a Gamestop here either. Up until getting EB Games, we've actually had no stores that were actually devoted to selling videogames and related products As for that sign, I've seen it a couple times before, but still, it'd be quite embarassing to have been the one that put that up (provided that was an accident), then been told to go outside and look at the sign  Right now, the sign outside of the Taco Bell I'm working at has something about a new Chipotle Burrito or something of the sort. The only problem is that whoever changed the sign left the "i" out of burrito. Not nearly as funny as that picture, but it still made me laugh. For all anyone knows though, the person changing the sign could've forgotten an "f", then gone back inside to get it, which would give anyone walking by with a camera a good opportunity to take a picture. Seeing as there isn't a space between the "i" and "t" though, that seems rather unlikely, but it still is a possibility.
Thayer: Unless it's some sort of fancy electric sign controlled by a computer, I doubt it would As I already said above though, there's no guarantee that the sign stayed like that for over a day, or less time even.
Danielle: I think pretty much anyone that gave it a quick glance would read it as "Shifts" at first, since that's what most people are used to seeing, but upon closer inspection, would see that they were wrong. I can't help but wonder how many people walked or drove by that sign before someone actually went into the store to tell the manager or one of the employees about the sign. As for your babysitting, it's too bad that you don't get paid, especially seeing as you work for a decent chunk of time If I was in your situation though, I'd be glad I was working inside instead of out. I actually took a small course on babysitting quite a while ago now, but I still don't think I'd want to have that as a job. I can't stand listening to kids screaming and crying for more than five minutes at a time
[GGS] Cruel Justice: My drive through training was pretty much the following. When someone drives up to the speaker, you'll hear a *ding* from your headset. What you need to say is "Welcome to Taco Bell. My name is
mcw: If you were to get a job online, what exactly would you be doing? I know back when we had a connection to the internet at home, my Dad was looking into getting a job online, but given that he doesn't know a lot about computers to begin with, let alone the internet, it didn't work out. It's unfortunate that you live so far away from places that you'd otherwise be able to try to get a job at, but I'm sure you'll have an opportunity to get one eventually As for loving your free time, I have to agree with you. You really don't realize how much you have until it's gone.
Wurl: Well, as long as you're making money, and don't have any other way of doing so, I wouldn't complain. $10 isn't alot of money to get for how long you're working, but it's better than nothing 
insectduel: As MathOnNapkins said, if you truly feel that way, then tell him. Make up a list of your accomplishments and improvements, and show it to him, to prove that you're doing a good job. Hopefully your interview will have good results. I wouldn't want to work at a job like you have, with the way you describe it. Where exactly do you work anyways? I'd say something to MathOnNapkins now, but his post wasn't directed at me Now, since applying to those 6 places, I've only been able to think of one other to try, that being Shoppers Drug Mart. As far as I know, it's open 24 hours, but I plan on specifying mornings and afternoons only.
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SantaMushroom Bit  Since: 11-19-05 Last post: 6291 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| As of some time in '96-'98, GameStop seems to have shitty worker service. One site has a whole section devoted to GameShit. And, I don't really know about jobs, seeing that i'm 11. | |||
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Karadur Red Paratroopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Last post: 6533 days Last view: 6533 days |
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| Yesterday evening, I had gone upstairs for what I planned to be the rest of the night. Around 8:30, my sister knocked on my door, and said that someone was on the phone for me. As it turned out, it was my friend Josh. He was waiting at our front door, and he had to call our house from his cell phone, as nobody heard him knocking He wanted to know if I'd like to go to his house for the night, so I said yes, then started going back upstairs to grab my PSP and DS. A couple steps up though, he asked me if I wanted to know why I was down to working pretty much one shift a week (right now I have to work this coming Friday night, and Sunday evening).
Apparently it's because some of the managers there like me, while others don't. The ones that work during the day don't like me, while those that have night shifts do. So far, I've only had to work with two different managers at night, but I still do like them better than the daytime ones. Last time I worked during the night was last Friday. The night, for me, consisted entirely of washing dishes and cleaning the dining room From what I was told though, having someone doing dishes and only dishes for most of the night helped the person taking orders at the drive through out quite a bit.
As or what you said, EvilMushroom, there are no GameStop stores around here, so I think I'm safe there I do appreciate the concern though.
Anyhow, it's nearing 5:00, so for now, I'm going to leave this where it is. |
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insectduel Lantern Ghost Not welcome here anymore.  Since: 11-18-05 From: Bronx, New York Last post: 6532 days Last view: 6326 days |
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| Hah, I just quit my job today. I don't know why but Willy is a piece of bullcrap. Yep, I'm going back to ACE (Advertise Carrier Enterprises) which one driver do respect me than that MF Willy. About next Thursday I have a Job Interview which is not that bad. If I sucessfully work in Hunts Point Fish Market, I won't have to bother going to my Paperboy job ever again.
Spoiler: I'm still a santitation worker. I only work if it snows |
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Wlokos Goomba Since: 12-25-05 Last post: 6488 days Last view: 6488 days |
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| I'm not reading the whole topic, but I just want to comment:
How the hell would anybody enjoy working at taco bell? Honestly, it's a pretty bad job from any angle... |
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Googie  390  Since: 11-22-05 From: Corona Queens New York Last post: 6291 days Last view: 6291 days |
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| Well, if it's a job your'e looking for, look no further.
Here's the low down with working for UPS... 1. weekends off. 2. paid holidays while being off. (after a few months of working with them) 3. Union benefits along with medical coverage. (after a few months working with them) 4. You get a workout. (of all the activity) This job is not for everybody, but if you can handle lifting boxes you should be okay.
And yeah, they do pay more than minimum wage too. |
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Rydain Sir Kibble Blaze Phoenix Runs with the Dragon Within  Since: 11-18-05 From: State College, PA Last post: 6293 days Last view: 6289 days |
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| Karadur - Sorry, I didn't see your post until just now. At any rate, when I was working at Taco Bell during the school year, I worked one 6-8 hour weekend shift. For a while, this was from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays. During the summer, I had a 40-hour week on a regular basis, which was generally five 8-hour days each week. I didn't open very often. I usually worked during the middle of the day or from afternoon to closing. However, after I turned eighteen (and was therefore allowed to work LONG shifts), I did occasionally get stuck with a 12-hour shift either by quirk of scheduling or if someone called off and they needed people to work extra long to cover for them. | |||
Danielle 6730 Administratorrrr HELLO THERE   Since: 11-17-05 From: California Rate me ^_^ Last post: 6289 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| Well, (cross my fingers) I think I just got a job at Party America, an upbeat seasonal party supply store that will be amazingly better than the grocery store to work at. AND I WON'T HAVE TO WEAR AN APRON!
I have an interview with the manager tomorrow, I hope I get it. I want to leave the supermartket as soon as possible.  |
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Karadur Red Paratroopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Last post: 6533 days Last view: 6533 days |
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| I have to apologize for not replying in here for such a long time as well, but given that I was away for a week and a couple days due to Christmas and the New Year, I couldn't really help it
One main thing of interest right now is that I've gone from having one shift a week to 2. Last Friday, I had gone into the place, clocked in, and went to the back to check when I had to work next, and saw that I had been scheduled for next Friday and Saturday night, from 9 to 5 in the morning for both. Earl was nearby at the time, and saw me writing down my shifts, and asked me what I was doing, so I explained, and he told me the reason he gave me two shifts was because he'd seen some improvement in me (the only thing I've really improved in is the drive through, but it was his decision to make). I have no problem staying up 'till that time. On New Year's eve, a friend of mine stayed the night at our house, and we were awake until 7:00 in the morning. The same thing goes for the next day. It's just the things that I have to do during the day that get everything messed up. This weekend, I have to work 9 to 5 on Friday. Saturday morning, I have to be up at 10:00, so I can eat breakfast and such, as I have to be at my band practice for 11:00. Given that I probably won't fall asleep after work until 7 or 8, I'll only get 2 or 3 hours of sleep. After my band practice, I plan on going home and sleeping, but by the time I wake up, it'll be 5 or 6 already, and to me, it seems like an incredible waste of time to have slept when I'd normally be awake and doing other things
Seeing that I'm starting to get a cold though, I might end up missing one of those shifts
Now, I would like to reply to each of your posts, but given that my Mom is here to pick me up, I have to leave for the day, so hopefully I'll be able to get to them tomorrow. Thank you for what you've said though |
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Snow Tomato Snap Dragon  Since: 12-31-05 From: NYC Last post: 6309 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| Just quit dude. You'd be surprising how relieving it is.
I worked at a deli/bagel place.. and it was hell. Try both saturday AND sunday.. 5 am to 2 pm. I never, ever got to sleep in. The customers were the worst, I live in NYC.. so that's not so shocking. My bosses were the worst though, they were like.. the definition of slave drivers. I was paid below minimum wage.. and I cut myself on knives there numerous times.. I wasn't trained.. I had to make like egg sandwiches for an endless line of people like.. literally out the door. And they made me use the meat slicer... which, if you don't know.. minors can't use, it's illegal and you can lose fingers. And I'm a vegetarian, so while I was using the meat slicer the bosses would never cease to moo or squawk at me. So one day I didn't show up.. and uh, that was that. |
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Karadur Red Paratroopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Last post: 6533 days Last view: 6533 days |
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| If it was as easy as simply saying "I quit" or not showing up for work, I'd likely have already done that. The problem is that a friend of mine is working there, and he knows how my parents feel about me having a job and such. I'd like to say more, but I haven't got the time right now
Anyways, as for the weekend, Friday night went horribly. From having to take 3 orders directly from people (as opposed to doing so at the drive through), to letting a customer drive off with $10.06 worth of food, when he hadn't yet paid, to treating Visa payment as debit (in my defense, it was my first time doing one of those, so I didn't know the steps were different than debit) to having to stay late to finish the dishes, which were my duty, it wasn't a good night. Saturday evening, however, went surprisingly well. From 9 'till 12:00 or so, I did dishes, and various other things that had to be done. Around that time, the orders died down quite a bit, to the point where we were able to relax in the back area, as everything that needed to be done was. We took an hour or so long break, then a couple orders came in. Those were taken care of, and I was given more dishes to do. Skip ahead to 2 a.m., which is about the time the bar rush usually comes. There were four people working at that time. Josh (the shift manager), Jerome, Manoah, and me. Josh took orders, I took the money, and Manoah and Jerome made the food. After the bar rush was over (which lasted until 3:00), I was put in charge of the drive through, to handle whatever other cars pulled up. There were only about 3 or 4, so it wasn't too bad. At 4:00, we closed up, and I started cleaning / restocking the drive through. Josh came up and told me that he'd take care of it, so I should go back and do dishes. I did so, and about 4:10 I finished the last one, so I told him. The first thing I heard was "Holy s*** son! We're getting out of here early!" He called my Dad to let him know we'd be done sooner than normal, then we finished up the remaining tasks that needed to be done (sweeping the floor, cleaning the tables in the back off, taking out the garbage and cardboard, and the like), and we locked up. By the time we got home it was about 4:30. We were scheduled to be there until 5:00.
Overall, it was the best shift I've worked so far. If only more of them could go like that As things stand right now though, I'm going to have to leave the rest of this until tomorrow, so for now, that's it |
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Danielle 6730 Administratorrrr HELLO THERE Since: 11-17-05 From: California Rate me ^_^ Last post: 6289 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| I finally quit my job.. my last day is this week sometime. I was forced to either quit or eventually be fired... and the last thing I want is to be fired. They told me to do something by January 4th, and so... I put in my notice.
It's a relief knowing I won't have to go back there, but now I'm frantic because I have to find a new job. Nobody likes 16 year olds. |
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MathOnNapkins 1100 In SPC700 HELL Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6289 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| Fired? What were you doing that you would get fired? O_o | |||
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Danielle 6730 Administratorrrr HELLO THERE Since: 11-17-05 From: California Rate me ^_^ Last post: 6289 days Last view: 6288 days |
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Well I worked at the grocery store, and there's a union that all employees must join within a certain amount of time.. and the longer you wait, the more you have to pay. Well, I didn't know this, and they ended up sending me a letter saying I had to join the union in 3 weeks, or I would be fired. And because I "waited" so long to join, they would charge me a HUGE amount of money that I don't have, and probably never will have. I use my paychecks to pay for my car, and keep it maintained. I don't have $500 to give away to a union that will end up ripping me off on every paycheck thereafter. So.. I quit, to avoid being fired.
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Karadur Red Paratroopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Last post: 6533 days Last view: 6533 days |
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| It's been quite some time since I said something new in here, but I have an excuse Michele has been watching me quite closely since a couple Fridays ago, when I was caught with lololol open. Anyways, the first thing on my mind: I had to work last night.
I was scheduled to work from 9 to 3 in the morning, which isn't bad at all. I got there at 9, went to the back to take my jacket off, went back up to the front to clock in, then went to the back again to check what my next scheduled shifts were. The schedule for next week wasn't up though, so I turned around, to face Josh, who had just come back. He told me that I was going to be doing dishes (and there was a pretty big pile of them, so I'm not surprised), asked me to get a headset on, and went up to take an order from a car that was waiting in the drive-through. Skip ahead to about 10:30, and somebody else walked in. I don't know who she was, but she had to be a manager, because she told Josh that he could clock out and leave now that she was there
About 5 more drive-through orders later and it was 11:20. The manager asked me if I would mind going home, because they weren't busy at all. I waited until 11:30, and after seeing no more cars come in that 10 minutes, I figured I might as well head home. In all honesty, I was glad I did, as I was extremely uncomfortable being around her. While I was up front waiting to bag a person's order, I thought I heard her asking where I was, and was about to tell her, then I heard Josh say "over on Wellington St. West". As Jerome so appropriately put it "Why would she want to know?" As I was getting ready to leave, she asked me if I was going to phone Josh and see if he wanted to do anything. First of all, my past weekend was spent at his house. After getting done work on Saturday night, I went to his house with him, and stayed there until Monday afternoon. Then, he came to our house for one night. I think it's safe to say that we were both looking forward to at least one day by ourselves
Anyways, I appreciate that she may have been concerned about whether I would have anything to do at home, but I think that's more for me to worry about than her. Either way, I had plans for what I would do after getting done work laid out a couple hours before I left the house. I had intended to come home, make up a box of KD, then go upstairs and watch my Looney Tunes and Garfield DVDs until I got tired enough to go to bed. Considering that there wasn't much else I could think of to do at 3 in the morning, that seemed to be a good enough plan to me. As one last thing though, while I was getting ready to leave, I was asked what me and Josh usually do when I'm at his house (or the other way around). I said that we mostly play videogames. After that, I got asked whether I'd been to a bar or not, among other questions, and was basically made fun of for never having been. That question brought up another statement that was interesting though. According to what I was told, Josh was telling people that on my 21st birthday, he took me and my brother to see a movie, then was going to take us to a bar or something, but I ran away. Not true. The night consisted of going to see a movie, then walking home, because it was after 12, and we really didn't feel like going anywhere else. It's really nice to know that he's been lying about me behind my back, and it's helping me to like working there alot more, especially when I was just starting to get comfortable with what was expected of me. If you couldn't already tell, that last bit was sarcasm _� So in all, the night started off alright, but quickly went downhill. Right now I've got the usual weekend shifts (Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5), as well as one shift during the day, on Tuesday, which is from 11 in the morning 'till 4 in the afternoon. Why I've got that shift is beyond me, seeing as so far, I've worked solid nights. I suppose I could be up to being given 3 shifts a week, with one shift being during the week itself, wherever I'm needed. As for last week, I got called in on Thursday, as a couple people called in sick, and had to start early (7 as opposed to 9) on Friday because the place was so busy (apparently they made sold $600 worth of food in one hour), so I'm glad that week is done and over with
I'm going to have to finish up here for now though. It's 4:30, and I've got other things I want to do before I have to leave. Once again, I'm sorry for not being able to respond to any of your posts, but it seems that by the time I get done typing the stuff that's on my mind, it's almost time for me to head home. Perhaps next time I start typing a post in this thread, I'll do it the other way around |
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