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I didn't want to mention this till I knew for sure if I was going to get one or not. I have that paranoia thing where if I say certain things of what I want to do or trying to do before it happens, I'll jinx myself to where it won't happen.
So now that I have been through the intro's and such, I feel better about mentioning it now.
About three weeks ago, I spent a good bit of my Monday morning/afternoon putting in applications around the area for either a part time or seasonal job. I didn't care which as long as I was hired. The day after, I had a feeling that I wouldn't hear back from anyone even if some of them were only wanting seasonal. The weekend after, I saw that Michaels had in their weekly ad about them taking applications that Sat. for seasonal. What, was my application from the beginning of the week not good enough? Plus I kept having the thought in my head that if they (meaning all the places I put into) see I already have a full time job, why would they give it to someone who doesn't really need it and to someone who does?
Pretty sad that both bubba and I were/are trying to put in for side jobs just to make some extra money to make ends meet. I just want certain bills paid off so it can quit feeling as if we're hanging on by a thread every time we get paid or when he does bills. Its even more sadder considering that both of us make somewhat decent money at our full time jobs. The high gas prices is what caused the money to be pinched since we are having to pay out more for bubba's gas bill for his truck. Even if the price has come down a bit, it still isn't by much.
Later in the same week after I put in applications, I went to Bath & Body Works put one in there. I wasn't expecting any calls from them either but actually got a call last Monday about a group interview the next day. Did the interview thing with 7 other ppl and the chick told us that she would call us regardless if we got the job or not. So even during that time, I had in the back of my mind they would tell me I didn't get the job. Yes, I do carry a bit of negativity in the back of my brain regardless of what it is. Last Wed. right before I woke up, the chick called back saying if I was still wanting the job (seasonal of course), to call her back. Couldn't reach her when I did wake up, then she wasn't in the next day, and I could only hope that she would be in on Fri. Finally got a hold of her then and told me she would call me back later when she finds out a time and date for orientation. Had the orientation yesterday for 4 hrs and have to go in all of this week to get a feel of things.
The chick gave us a rundown during the interview that stores have certain ratings and considering how small I think Rockwall is and how small this B&BW is, they are rated I think around an A which means they get alot of shoppers and was told that the holiday season is hell. Oh well, its a job.
It just feels weird to have done all of this since I haven't had to do this in about 6yrs since I got the full time job I'm working at now. And to actually work with ppl at that! I don't know how to act. (for those that don't know, I work alone at my reg. job)
I like the thought about the discounts though cause we will be tight again for X-mas to spend on family so I can get something from my work for my sis since she loves their stuff. I'm not usually into all the lotion and smelly things but the two scents I like that is somewhat new is their Cherry blossom and for the holiday Vanilla Bean (which almost smells like a butter cream).
When this job is over with, I'll look into something else for part time. Not only to help with the bills but I also want to save up for AX next year. I'm reallyreally hoping to attend that one, can make a vacation out of it for the both of us. Haven't seen much of anything in CA aside from the Mojave Desert/Ft. Irwin. I was thinking about trying UPS again but bubba said he doesn't want me working so hard just for this.
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I wish the damn weather would make up its mind and go back into its Fall mode and not something that makes it feel like early summer. 88 degrees is a bit too much! *stomps foot*
So now that I have been through the intro's and such, I feel better about mentioning it now.
About three weeks ago, I spent a good bit of my Monday morning/afternoon putting in applications around the area for either a part time or seasonal job. I didn't care which as long as I was hired. The day after, I had a feeling that I wouldn't hear back from anyone even if some of them were only wanting seasonal. The weekend after, I saw that Michaels had in their weekly ad about them taking applications that Sat. for seasonal. What, was my application from the beginning of the week not good enough? Plus I kept having the thought in my head that if they (meaning all the places I put into) see I already have a full time job, why would they give it to someone who doesn't really need it and to someone who does?
Pretty sad that both bubba and I were/are trying to put in for side jobs just to make some extra money to make ends meet. I just want certain bills paid off so it can quit feeling as if we're hanging on by a thread every time we get paid or when he does bills. Its even more sadder considering that both of us make somewhat decent money at our full time jobs. The high gas prices is what caused the money to be pinched since we are having to pay out more for bubba's gas bill for his truck. Even if the price has come down a bit, it still isn't by much.
Later in the same week after I put in applications, I went to Bath & Body Works put one in there. I wasn't expecting any calls from them either but actually got a call last Monday about a group interview the next day. Did the interview thing with 7 other ppl and the chick told us that she would call us regardless if we got the job or not. So even during that time, I had in the back of my mind they would tell me I didn't get the job. Yes, I do carry a bit of negativity in the back of my brain regardless of what it is. Last Wed. right before I woke up, the chick called back saying if I was still wanting the job (seasonal of course), to call her back. Couldn't reach her when I did wake up, then she wasn't in the next day, and I could only hope that she would be in on Fri. Finally got a hold of her then and told me she would call me back later when she finds out a time and date for orientation. Had the orientation yesterday for 4 hrs and have to go in all of this week to get a feel of things.
The chick gave us a rundown during the interview that stores have certain ratings and considering how small I think Rockwall is and how small this B&BW is, they are rated I think around an A which means they get alot of shoppers and was told that the holiday season is hell. Oh well, its a job.
It just feels weird to have done all of this since I haven't had to do this in about 6yrs since I got the full time job I'm working at now. And to actually work with ppl at that! I don't know how to act. (for those that don't know, I work alone at my reg. job)
I like the thought about the discounts though cause we will be tight again for X-mas to spend on family so I can get something from my work for my sis since she loves their stuff. I'm not usually into all the lotion and smelly things but the two scents I like that is somewhat new is their Cherry blossom and for the holiday Vanilla Bean (which almost smells like a butter cream).
When this job is over with, I'll look into something else for part time. Not only to help with the bills but I also want to save up for AX next year. I'm reallyreally hoping to attend that one, can make a vacation out of it for the both of us. Haven't seen much of anything in CA aside from the Mojave Desert/Ft. Irwin. I was thinking about trying UPS again but bubba said he doesn't want me working so hard just for this.
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I wish the damn weather would make up its mind and go back into its Fall mode and not something that makes it feel like early summer. 88 degrees is a bit too much! *stomps foot*
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They've been having some awesome sales going on but it fucking sucks that I don't have the money to spend even if we do get discounts. I'm not so much for the lotion but I do like their hand soaps and body gels. I know I'll have to get my older sis something for X-mas from there since she loves their stuff.
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You never know--I took that retail job at Sam Goody, desperate for anything, and expecting it to be terrible, and I loved it. You might end up really enjoying this job, too. And didn't
In any event, congrats! ^_^ And I'm the same way as you are--if I'm expecting something big to happen, I rarely will tell anyone about it because I'm afraid of jinxing it.
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I personally think it's one of the most demeaning things you'll ever go through, but it's a necessary evil.
I couldn't agree more!
I hope that I will like it, I'm still kinda paranoid about working registers when they need me to do so (my main job is the stockroom) and its hard to believe that something that happened waaaay back when I was 16 in regards to being a cashier, still clings to my brain in fear. That was mostly cause I had poor training and ppl that didn't give a shit if I was doing things right. Plus I think after that job, it fueled me to really not working or being around many ppl.
Pending on how I take to this job and I like it enough, it would be neat if they did consider me later for reg. part time but I'm hoping that these shops that are going in down the street where we live will be something I can apply for there. Be alot closer and less driving for it.
if I'm expecting something big to happen, I rarely will tell anyone about it because I'm afraid of jinxing it.
I've lived by that motto for ages cause in some ways, I do believe that to be true. For instance:
Back when we were having those sickly problems with Sam kitty, I was at my wits end (since he was doing it for nearly 2 weeks straight with no end in sight) and saw a shooting star one night on the way to work. I wished on it for Sam to get better and wanted to tell hubby that night about the childish thing I did. But I kept it to myself cause if it didn't work, then it would've been no use in saying anything. (plus I was afraid if I told, it wouldn't come true) Two days later, Sam quit puking and got better after that. I got the guts to actually tell hubby and he had to laugh a bit at what I did.
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Hubby is even thinking twice about me doing this now but I told him I'm not going to quit and just stick with it till the season is over. Besides, he may say that we'll manage even if I didn't work this job but I told him that it wouldn't give us any spending money if I didn't have the side job. I'm tired of feeling broke when I want to buy a dvd or a manga.
I hope too that the holiday isn't going to be so hectic but I'm going to dread to see how Black Friday is going to be handled there once it comes around. I don't want to work it but I have a feeling I will be scheduled to.