Hey guys! You probably didn't think I'd ever write again, but I finally decided to.
After a very very long journey encompassing a startling TEN interviews, I am finally employed.`In fact, today is the end of my first official week at said job.
Now, happy as I am to be working -- which I am, believe you me -- there are still some annoyances.
I am working at the store where "every day matters and we want you to be highly satisfied!" (got it yet? If not, just think of the one day only sale every Saturday, and you can probably figure it out!) Now, I've only been there for a week, so I'm still learning things.
For the most part, I really like it. Honestly. I've never worked in an actual retail store before, but I really do like it. But as I said before, there are just some things that bother me. Such as the fact that we really have no supervision. This wouldn't be an issue but in the absence of an actual supervisor, I have multiple co-workers who tell me what I ought to be doing which would be fine if only they didn't contradict one another. OR, in the case of today when I actually had contact with the supervisor, contradicts what I was told to do by her.
The thing that really bothers me about this is the fact that one of my co-workers explains things to me as if I was an idiot or a three-year old. Seriously, I got it. After hours of real training and days spent shadowing, I pretty much have it down pat. It's not that difficult of a job. Also, I am at a loss to say what this co-worker actually does as I see her standing and talking, to her friends/customers/people from other departments.
Bleh! Hopefully this will get better. The lovely paycheck I expect to get on Friday for a whopping 47 hours will be very nice. The one I get the first week of August with like 60 hours on it will be lovely as well.
So, that was my rant for the co-worker issues. My complaints for the customers (which are very few, really) are this:
Why why why must you unfold every shirt in order to get to the size you wish to take/try on??? The sizes are clearly labeled on the front of the shirt in order avoid that very thing! Also, I understand that you have finished trying on your 1229 items in our dressing room. I also understand that you don't wish to place them back on the rack yourself. I'd much rather do it for you than to find them stuck where they don't belong. What I don't understand is why you insist on closing the door so that after I've put up all of the other clothes (of which there were MANY) I find your room filled to the brim with clothing (all of which is unfolded, inside out, off the hangers, etc!)
Also, I understand you might not want to be solicited for credit cards. I don't want to solicit you. Unfortunately, I am required to do so. In fact, I am required to say this entire little script. Fortunately, however, I can and will accept no for an answer. However, if you respond no to my first question (which is if you will be using your "insert store name" card today), I will proceed to my next question (which is if you have one with us) if you respond no then I will conclude with asking you if you'd like to sign up for one. If you don't, for the love of God just stop me when I ask if you have one and say you're not interested, PLEASE! I don't really care, either way, I just have to ask!
And, on a very very positive note: I lost 5 lbs last week! WOOT!!!
Suppose that's all for now, gonna go waste some brain cells playing World of Warcraft! Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, laundry, playing more WoW, and GRE prep!
