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Xeoman

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Since: 08-14-04
From: 255

Since last post: 39 days
Last activity: 21 days
Posted on 06-07-05 09:52 AM Link | Quote
Well I had orientation all day yesterday (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and now I know the meaning to "Paperwork".

Luckily our teacher was quite a goof, and cussing left and right and cracking good jokes, it wasn't all that bad. And it was pretty good to be getting paid during that time.
He was throwing booklets at us, then they were the wrong ones. When someone pointed that out, the teacher went into a back room and all we heard was "Ohhh, Shit". Man it was great.

I felt out of place when there were about 20 people there, and myself and I think 3 others were the only people there who didn't smoke.

But yeah, I go in Thursday to train at my place a bit, then I start Friday.

I'm excited, for money, then another part of me wants to remain as a bum.


(Last edited by Xeomega on 06-07-05 12:54 PM)
Katana

Dark Wizard
\"She said tonight...come on come on collide...see what I fire feels like..I bet its just like heaven.\"








Since: 08-15-04
From: Philadelphia, P.A.

Since last post: 1337 days
Last activity: 1154 days
Posted on 06-07-05 04:46 PM Link | Quote
Orientation sounded pretty kickass...and you got paid! Not to shabby. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to remain a bum.... **whistles** Teehee.
AngelBayB49

Shyguy








Since: 10-08-04
From: Lakewood, CA

Since last post: 6866 days
Last activity: 6622 days
Posted on 06-07-05 05:24 PM Link | Quote
Congrats on the job!

I found out yesterday that I got a job at the YMCA as a day camp counselor, definitely. They extended me the job offer. I have to fill out paperwork this week, then I have 2 weekends of training, then day camp starts on June 27. Needless to say, I'm a bit nervous. But it should be fun.
Azen Dalin

Thief








Since: 08-30-04

Since last post: 6406 days
Last activity: 6405 days
Posted on 06-08-05 09:45 AM Link | Quote
XD coolest. We have a Jiffy in Columbo. >> or at least I think we do. Anyway *thumbs up* hope you do great.
Angel of Deceit

Archer








Since: 04-15-05
From: I thought you knew thats why I asked.

Since last post: 6860 days
Last activity: 6771 days
Posted on 06-09-05 02:16 PM Link | Quote
Congratulations on the job...do good and hope u dont get fired. (oni pulls out a bowl of icecream and sits down on the couch..."man i need a job.")
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

Since last post: 716 days
Last activity: 716 days
Posted on 06-09-05 02:51 PM Link | Quote
That just means you'll learn the insides and outs about stuff under the hood of a car that is way more than anything I'd like to know. As long as my car runs, and gets me to where I need to go without probs, I'm good.

Orientation sounded fun. [EDITED FOR SECURITY REASONS]


(Last edited by Zabuza on 06-15-05 05:05 AM)
Xeoman

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Since: 08-14-04
From: 255

Since last post: 39 days
Last activity: 21 days
Posted on 06-11-05 12:38 PM Link | Quote
So, today was officially my first real day.

And it absolutly sucked



Here's what I had to put up with:
- People constantly yelling at me and ordering me around
- Taking out the trash constantly
- Constantly checking tires for air pressure, then either filling them up or taking out air
- Constantly washing windows
- Constantly vacuuming the insides of the cars
- Constantly being called a "minion"
- Constantly driving cars in and out of the bay's

And I mean, constantly. I'd turn around, BOOM there's another car that needs curtosies done to it, BOOM there's another, BOOM BOOM BOOM!

On top of that, one of my damn toes is killing me. Then I looked at it when I got home and it looks like there's literally a rock in it, so it's swelling up ... think that was fun to walk around on?

And I got home at 2:15, and no I never had a break so I just recently got done with lunch (it's 2:35 now).

If I am not happy with my paycheck, then you can seriously forget it (they can).

I guess I can suffer for 4 more months, eh? Yeah, once I'm 18 screw this.

No, it was not fun. =(
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

Since last post: 716 days
Last activity: 716 days
Posted on 06-12-05 03:16 AM Link | Quote
Welcome to the working world. It only gets better from here on out, and that's sarcasm.

So you're a minion, it happens, and it stays forever. [EDITED FOR SECURITY REASONS]

When I worked for Disney, it was about the same. TSA, same thing, but with more authority. This is the working world. If you want stuff, you need money. And, if parents won't support ya, there's work. Just suck it up and live it down.

Trust me, the real world isn't meant to be fun. One does have to work to earn their money. [EDITED FOR SECURITY REASONS]


(Last edited by Zabuza on 06-15-05 05:03 AM)
Xeoman

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Since: 08-14-04
From: 255

Since last post: 39 days
Last activity: 21 days
Posted on 06-12-05 03:49 PM Link | Quote
So I worked from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM today.

And it sucked. I can't stand this job.

On top of all this I know absolutely nothing about cars, you think that helps while working with cars?

Sure it's work, but it bugs me that people out there are doing simple things and could be getting even more money. I'd much rather sit behind a desk, for 7-8 hours and hand kids candy bars. Sure, that would make me happy, even if I made less money I could easily put in more hours to doing that. Not constantly moving around and doing tons of crap.

I'm going to look for another job, seirously. Maybe Quicktrip since I have a few friends there, and they're even making 50 cents more than me, whild doing what? Handing kids candy bars?

Fuck this shit.

I'm not trying to get you people to feel sorry for me, don't. I'm just letting you know how I feel about this job. It sucks, and I hate it.

Yep.
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

Since last post: 716 days
Last activity: 716 days
Posted on 06-12-05 04:05 PM Link | Quote
I have no sympathy for you. I'm just happy that you've finally realized that work is not a walk in the park. Most job (actually all of them) aren't meant to be fun. You should have a degree of enjoyment, but work is work. [EDITED FOR SECURITY REASONS.]

It might be best not to quit right away. It will hurt you looking for jobs in the future. Potential employers don't like to see that you've moved around too many times, or that you didn't stay for longer than a month...it conveys a feeling of flakiness. It's also not good to spend more than 5 to 10 years on one job, it shows that you're afraid of change.


(Last edited by Zabuza on 06-15-05 05:06 AM)
Shinobi

Koopa








Since: 10-24-04
From: Kansas

Since last post: 6786 days
Last activity: 6403 days
Posted on 06-12-05 06:58 PM Link | Quote
Well I hope it gets better for you maybe its still rough because you just started and your still learninig everything and it will eventually sink into you. I know thats what it was like for me when I started working.

I agree with Zabuza though you don't want to leave on bad terms it will look bad on you and your next interview they might ask you why you left so early. At least your making a lot more than I did since you have told me before what your hourly wage is. I bet it will get better for you in the next week or so. Just give it some time and try to hang in there. I know its not fun but hey making money is never fun and not knowing anything about cars (like myself) that would make it a lot more misereable to.
Xeoman

Ball and Chain Trooper
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Since: 08-14-04
From: 255

Since last post: 39 days
Last activity: 21 days
Posted on 06-13-05 07:14 AM Link | Quote
Well hopefully I'll 'move up' in a couple of weeks or something, and start doing other things compared to what I am doing now.

Curtosies just suck. I am the dog of the work at my job right now. I've noticed some other people almost do nothing but greet customers, even though I'm somewhat shy at times, I'm sure I'd much rather do that than what I'm doing now.

So, I hope I move up by the end of summer or something ...

But yeah, I probably won't be quitting, but I probably will lookout for a new job in 4 months when I turn 18, since there'll be more opportunities.
Black Lord

Koopa








Since: 12-12-04

Since last post: 5404 days
Last activity: 5404 days
Posted on 06-13-05 07:39 AM Link | Quote
There are much better jobs out there Xeo. I was a laborer for four years and now have seen the light. Right now I'm working 7-4 everyday, behind a computer updating drawings and browsing the internet on down time, and make 9 an hour. So things will get better, I hated my previous job as a laborer, so hopefully you find something more suiting for you.
Xeoman

Ball and Chain Trooper
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Since: 08-14-04
From: 255

Since last post: 39 days
Last activity: 21 days
Posted on 06-13-05 07:48 AM Link | Quote
I seriously hope so.

On top of all this my manager doesn't seem that professional, I've had to call in almost everyday to see when I'm working, since he hasn't given me a schedule or anything like that.

And it seems I'm working again today.

I can already say my summers going to be very limited now, it seems.

On a side note: How high up is a CSA? This guy acts as if he's the manager of the place at times ...
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