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Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#276: Jan 28th 2012 at 12:15:33 PM

Mr Dolomite: Practice!

Paradox: Man, that sucks. I hope things improve for you.

My brother advised me to wait a week and see if the manager returns my call before I ask to schedule an interview again. It has been two days and I keep worrying that the position has been filled.

I'd say the waiting is like pulling teeth, only I worked at a dentist's office and they informed me that pulling teeth other than wisdom is actually pretty easy.

edited 28th Jan '12 12:17:05 PM by Leradny

TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#277: Jan 28th 2012 at 2:01:56 PM

Running the register is a social and technical job. I'm probably just getting by on the social side, but I'm highly proficient tech-wise. People who had been around long enough to get settled when I started ask me for help with advanced functions or refer newbies to me. If they needed trainers right now I'd probably be a strong candidate.

But the people who schedule see "new hire, part time".

The next two weeks have me in for more time though. And I'm not in a position where the lessened hours are making me decide between food and rent.

Fresh-eyed movie blog
Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#278: Jan 28th 2012 at 2:13:36 PM

Oh, that's a relief. On the social side issue, have you actually gotten a comment on it or is it just something you think you need to improve on?

TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#279: Jan 28th 2012 at 2:29:34 PM

Nobody said anything, I just know I'm not as friendly as others. I do my best, but I'm not very talkative.

Just saw how many hours I have week after next: 21! That's only 10 hours less than I got used to in November.

Fresh-eyed movie blog
Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#280: Jan 28th 2012 at 7:36:48 PM

Oh, then don't worry about the social part—particularly not during rush hours. Now if you were a receptionist, it'd be a problem. :P

Yay on having a gradual increase in hours!

TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#281: Jan 28th 2012 at 8:34:39 PM

This is probably a temporary ramp up to Valentine's day, come to think of it.

I had a few people surprised I was still working there.

Fresh-eyed movie blog
MrDolomite Since: Feb, 2010
#282: Jan 28th 2012 at 9:22:05 PM

I dunno. I hold the opinion that every job that has you interacting with clients/customers should have you perform some sort of engaging interaction with them. This kind if thinking was mostly drilled into my skull during my first year training in the tax office, where client retention is key. Still, I've been able to use that in other aspects of my professional and social life, so it definitely helps.

Personal opinion, though.

Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#283: Jan 29th 2012 at 11:27:25 AM

Well, yeah, the social part is important, but only when business is slow enough for you to not hold up the line by having a chat. When I was still a cashier at McDonald's I could talk to regulars all I wanted in the early or late shifts, but during rush hours I could barely get in a "hey (name)".

So, try talking to customers when you don't have much to do.

edited 29th Jan '12 11:27:49 AM by Leradny

BlueNinja0 The Mod with the Migraine from Taking a left at Albuquerque Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Mod with the Migraine
#284: Jan 30th 2012 at 8:40:19 AM

If I could reach to Tennesse from the Arabian Gulf, I would punch my detailer in the balls.

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#285: Feb 1st 2012 at 5:23:04 PM

Well folks I am officially the only guard at my post. All other guards are either working at other sites, flex officers (any site that needs a short term guard), or looking for other employment.

This means I am reponsible for everything during the hours I am here. I get the joy of waking up various indidividuals and possibly making them grumpy.

We are playing it by ear this week because a key person had important life event they needed to attend to. So likely next week I will get the polished process.

Who watches the watchmen?
Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#286: Feb 2nd 2012 at 3:11:52 PM

Dang, Tuef, that doesn't sound like a lot of fun at all. I hope the chaos really does straighten out soon.

I've finally gotten a call back from the spa. There was a misunderstanding. This week, the manager is only scheduling interviews for people who had applied for massage therapist positions. People such as I, who applied for retail positions, will get interviews within the next two weeks. So I have to wait a while longer, but at least I'm not in limbo anymore.

TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#287: Feb 2nd 2012 at 7:29:02 PM

Lerad: So far it seems things are working out ok. Two days in and no obvious screw ups. Saturday is going to be interesting.

Who watches the watchmen?
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#288: Feb 3rd 2012 at 7:45:46 PM

I was hurt by a circular saw tonight at work.

Fortunately, I work at a retail store, and it hurt me by bumping aganst the scanner (inside the box) when my finger was between the two. cool

Fresh-eyed movie blog
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#289: Feb 3rd 2012 at 8:27:38 PM

Crap Paradox you startled me for a second. I was going oh shit he cut himself up with a tool. Then I read the rest of the post. You git :P

Who watches the watchmen?
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#291: Feb 3rd 2012 at 9:06:31 PM

I have a definitive; I will be going back to work February 20th. -dances-

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#293: Feb 3rd 2012 at 10:19:17 PM

DG's current assignment got extended too...by how long we're not sure but they told her to come back Monday even though it was supposed to have ended today. Thank God, we can use the cash...though every time I drive at night its a risk because of burnt out headlights (and a lack of car insurance). I got a ticket for this two days ago that amounted to $750 all told, and having a ticket pending is no defense against getting another one.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#294: Feb 3rd 2012 at 10:53:46 PM

Car headlights are outrageously expensive. Put any thought into modifying cheap bulbs to fit your car?

Fresh-eyed movie blog
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#295: Feb 3rd 2012 at 11:36:03 PM

@TP: at this point I'm about to tape some flashlights to the hood my car. :D

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#296: Feb 4th 2012 at 8:32:56 AM

Drunk: Is it just the bulbs or the headlights as a whole?

The bulbs are thankfully relatively cheap. if the head lights themselves are crapped out I suggest trying to find replacements at a junk yard. They will also be relatively cheap. Well relative vs buying brand spanking new facotry lights.

Who watches the watchmen?
Bur from Flyover Country (Living Relic) Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#297: Feb 4th 2012 at 10:03:47 AM

Preparing for a business takeover is a pain in the ass. Luckily it also involves overtime!! cool Can't complain too much when time and a half is involved.

drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#298: Feb 4th 2012 at 10:15:09 AM

@Tuefel: it's the car. While the bulbs are cheap, there's a short somewhere in my electrical system that makes them burn out really quickly. I've replaced both headlight units at one time or other and that didn't fix the problem. And I don't have the cash to pay someone to go digging through my car with a multi-meter looking for the short. sad

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#299: Feb 4th 2012 at 10:39:27 AM

Ouch. Well get a multi-meter and try to find it on your own. It will be time consuming but possible.

Who watches the watchmen?
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#300: Feb 4th 2012 at 11:08:38 AM

I'll have to start at the rear of the car. It happened when the car got tapped at an intersection, so God only knows where it is. [lol]

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~

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