A new job....

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
.....it seems Mom wants me to get one for the new year. I can't blame her....the experience.....(and money :D ) would be good for me. She picked up an application form from Chick-Fil-A the last time she went, because we heard that they're a good place to work for. I was just wonderin' if any of you had any ideas that I might could consider for a good first job.

BTW, I do have a salary in mind.......I'll settle for...oh.....$30/hour........:D :D:D:D
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2004
    work at the place you would most like an employee discount to :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    hahaha......yeah, that'd be great......however, the audio store I'd really like to work at......probably wouldn't consider hiring me because of my lack of knowledge......:(

    and the only other thing I would like discounts on is cars and computers.....and they're the same way........:(
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    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited December 2004
    Circuit City, Best Buy, Fry's, Tweeter's, Ultimate Electronics, Comp USA, etc... There are tons of companies that will hire entry level people. Based on 0 experience though, you'll be hard pressed to make more than minimum wage for the first couple months or so.
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    yeah, I figured that about minimum wage....what is it now, though?

    Comp USA, BB, CC,....not bad ideas.....however, I really don't want to work at our Tweeters.....just don't like it. Also, the Chick-Fil-A is about 3 minutes from home; the other places are at least 25 minutes away.
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    Def. go with something you will enjoy...working in a grease pit may not be your cup of tea....if you enjoy cars....work at a dealership washing......or as others mentioned an electronics store. Time will fly much faster and be much more enjoyable if you are happy....otherwise.....a couple hrs will feel like a full day.
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited December 2004
    I say do something you are interested in. If you like cars and have a licence you can work at a car dealer washing cars after school. Or detailing lot cars etc. I just noticed Willow said the same thing.

    Anyway what ever you do, you wont be making a lot of money, but if you enjoy the work it will show and it will always pay off in the long run.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2004
    I agree. Get a job at a place where you are interested in whats going on. Really, at your first job or two, the experience, responsibility and more than anything, its the education that is the real payoff. The money is nice, but its the other things you take from it that are of real value.

    Don't spend all your money on candy or girls either.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by Shizelbs


    Don't spend all your money on candy or girls either.

    Haha im my day it was don't spend all your money on beer and hookers !!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    candy? I don't eat candy....

    girls? hmm......that ain't a problem....:p
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Get a job in the mall. Chicks everywhere! :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited December 2004
    Get a job handing out free potato chips (provided you pay for them first) -

    Yall meet alot of people (handing out potato chips) (pick a street corner)) - hello?

    Perfect job! Nah, man you need to work for a car dealer or some auto shop as the general helper...

    Or an audio shop...etc etc
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  • Polkapops
    Polkapops Posts: 267
    edited December 2004
    A job doing something you enjoy is the best advice. Back in my day you could still get a decent paying job without a college education. And now 20+ years later I honestly can't complain about my job here because the pay is good, but it isn't something that I would say I 'enjoy' doing. I forget where I read it or who said it, but it went something like: If you get a job doing something you enjoy, you will never work a day in your life.
    Pick something you can pour your heart into.....
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2004
    Meh, how old are you? First job? Just find something and get your feet wet. No need to be picky, but if you can get a plum job you love more power to ya!
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited December 2004
    Try goin somewhere like Radioshack, especially this time of year. I started like three weeks ago, making commission. First week I made about $250, the commission compared to the hours, worked out to be about $8.85 an hour. This time of year its easy to sell ****, and they'll train you too...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    I'm 17. Thanks, guys, for all the information. I'll hafta look around at some places. Maybe the local Parks Chevrolet dealership could somebody.....
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    I like the Chik, but they aren't open on Sundays....that angers me when I'm hungry. You gotta start somewhere....doesn't matter where, just do it.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    I like the Chik, but they aren't open on Sundays....that angers me when I'm hungry. You gotta start somewhere....doesn't matter where, just do it.

    Well, that's why I like the place....the only reason....I can't stand their food, but I really like the idea of not being open on Sunday.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited December 2004
    Something I forgot to mention on my last post, if you happen to go to RadioShack, you get something like a 60% discount on Monster products. Something to ponder...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    hhmmm.....interesting......will have to consider my options......distances........and Mom....lol
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited December 2004
    Why would you want monster products?

    Radioshack lost my interest when they discontinued that stellar bookshelf they had...with that tweeter...awesome speaker...

    and they discontinued it :mad:
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2004
    how about Krispy Kreme? all the free donuts you could ever want. a real sugar high. :p
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    Man, I gotta keep this figure!!!.......:p
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited December 2004
    Remember also that if you're going to be spending a lot of this money on new "toys" that most places offer employee discounts.

    Another thought, if you hate the tweeter, work there and fix the place... Won't be at minimum wage for long! (~$5.25/hr?)
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    I guess that would be about ideal, except that I don't know enough...lol. Guess I could start out movin' boxes around in the back and try learnin' 'bout stuff....
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2004
    Sears was my first part time job over 20 years ago. I am now a design engineer but still keep working that job one day a week for the fun of it. Great discounts on everything they sell and you learn a lot about dealing with people. Parts and service is the place to be. Lots of entry level jobs available. One very nice thing about this company is they are not so nit-picky about what decesions you make when dealing with people, so long as they make sense. Worth checking into. I don't think I could ever work for many of the above mentioned places. I'm sure I would get the boot after a few weeks. :D
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    I work in the roadshop at circuit city - it's fun for the most part besides the lack of good stuff we have. But none the less it's great helping people.

    Don't work in the food business... my first job was a host and I hated it. If you are working in sales... make sure you can explain things very well.

    Everyone at Circuit City told me, "all you have to do is ****" but it's pretty apparent whenever someone doesn't know what they are talking about.

    Good Luck with your job hunt and interview. Just dress nice, arrive early, and act like you have your sheeyit together!

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    The coolest job I ever had was catching shoplifters at a dept store here in our mall, Belk.

    Man it was awesome. Got to wear nice clothes cause you got sweet deals on Nautica, Hilfiger, Greg Norman and everything.

    Youd sit in the camera room nice and comfy watching cameras while your partner walked the floor til it was time to switch. While you walked the floor all you did was walk around and talk to chicks!

    Then when you got to bust somebody you got to have some fun.

    After you busted somebody, the cops would come out and site them or whatever then usually hang out with us for a couple hours just hangin. Then all the chicks would see us hanging with the cops and think we were actually cooler than we really were! LOL :p

    The next best thing to being a cop for picking up chicks is to be seen hanging out with cops! LOL
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    The coolest job I ever had was catching shoplifters at a dept store here in our mall, Belk.

    Man it was awesome. Got to wear nice clothes cause you got sweet deals on Nautica, Hilfiger, Greg Norman and everything.

    Youd sit in the camera room nice and comfy watching cameras while your partner walked the floor til it was time to switch. While you walked the floor all you did was walk around and talk to chicks!

    Then when you got to bust somebody you got to have some fun.

    After you busted somebody, the cops would come out and site them or whatever then usually hang out with us for a couple hours just hangin. Then all the chicks would see us hanging with the cops and think we were actually cooler than we really were! LOL :p

    The next best thing to being a cop for picking up chicks is to be seen hanging out with cops! LOL
    chicks... dig cops? since when and how old are these chicks...

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    I worked at Hamilton Place Mall (largets in Tennessee) for about 3 years and we had a bunch of off duty cops working there and let me tell ya, the 18-24 year old chicks couldnt get enough of em!

    Even need a cop in that mall? Just follow the trail of panties!
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    sounds odd to me....
    but hell... whatever it takes, so how do i become a mall cop?

    -adam
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