Wahrheit Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've been working as a busser at a small restaurant for about a year and nine months now. It was pretty fun for a while, but these days it's monotonous. And dirty. And the clientele are kind of disgusting. I've submitted an application to the company hosting my Minecraft server, and they've displayed an interest this far. It would be a raise, more hours, and no half-hour commute each way. Many of you probably aren't old enough to be officially employed yet, but what kind of experience do you guys have? Horror stories? Success stories? I have soooo many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makο Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well...if I was to get a job right now...it would probably be Bass in some band or heavy lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn of Elemia Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have cashier, meat market, janitorial, and waiter experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Unofficially I've done freelance article writing, knowledgebase writing, tech support in English and Spanish, and serving at banquets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFauKorean Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 i have been a shop owner for a small cart in a market place and i still do close up work there now ive also been a tutor for a small learning center company nothing intresting really happens but im sure you guys would enjoy a story about one of my freinds who worked at mcdonalds he got fired on his 2nd day at work because the bathroom toilet got messed up and he stuck "out of mc-order" on the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Heyif you get a chance to move forward with your career do it. I start a new job on Monday as a night porter in a 4-star hotel. Hopefully will be as awesome as I hoped, although the hours are going to be hard to get used to. Will severly cut YCM time for a bit. Prior to that starting, I work for in a Conference Centre, setting up meeting rooms, banquet rooms, shows, etc, as well as various bar and waiting work. But when I turned 21 my hours went down dramatically as the owner is overly cutting back on expenditure. I do enjoy being there and it has taught me a lot, but recently it has been not as enjoyable. And I can't do what I don't enjoy. Speaking of which, got to go now for my 3rd from final shift. Table laying for a ball that I will be a customer for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nothing, but horror stories for me. Work Experience: Year 11, the place got broken into and there was barely enough for me to do with only one other person there let alone when another came back, so I left after 2 days, then my evil English teacher embarrassed me over it infront of my whole English Class Work Experience: Year 14 (i stayed ages), they didn't even know what to do with me and stuck me on training things, then kept cutting back my hours when they had nothing for me to do still....another 3 day stint Proper Work 2008, it was a nightmare Motor Claims, nothing you want to work in without a tough outer shell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 February is 22c cherry pie month at my work, and last Sunday was absolutely hilarious. This woman was waiting for her to-go order right when I came in, and she was severely pissed about something. I was a little bit early and it was busy so I was trying to ask the manager if I could clock in and get started, but she was going OFF on him. She kept saying that the cherry pie deal brought out "the white trash of Tigard" and how she had been coming in for 35 years but after this never would again. If it was the owner dealing with her, he would have just gotten her food for her and said goodbye, have a nice day. The manager (new guy) on the job actually asked her to forgive us or something... most pathetic thing I have ever seen. And he's ex-army. So hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotaro Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Back in my last year of school, I did 2 week work experience working in a shop that sells clothes for winter. It was so boring. At least I had 2 weeks of school of. Been unable to get a job since I left school. Too many other people applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Restaurants and hard labor are always hiring. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel. Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I pump gas and sell lottery tickets... >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotaro Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='Wahrheit' timestamp='1299165800' post='5048125'] Restaurants and hard labor are always hiring. Trust me. [/quote] Working in a restaurant isnt really my thing. Im in college now so I am busy anyway. For now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='Kotaro' timestamp='1299180794' post='5048472'] Working in a restaurant isnt really my thing. Im in college now so I am busy anyway. For now. [/quote] Son, if you want work, you can't be picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimiri of the Muse Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I was hired by a contractor after school mon-fri from 5-6. 10 bucks an hour 50 bucks a week. Had the job for about a month befroe i got fired as wel as my friend who got the job because the workers were asking questions about our age. Tis summer I applied for a job para'ing at summer school. 3 weeks somewhere in the ballpark of 615 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-dreezyAFG Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 i wanna work at foot locker. >_> stupid child labor laws. they can't tell the differences between canada and india. i can go freestyle rap, i'm a basketballer, good at videogames, i know a lot of islamic knowledge. i should be coaching the toronto raptors, or get signed by def jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I've never had a job, but am searching for one at the moment. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Good lord I can't stand my job anymore. I just got home from a shift and it's just terrible. I need to get that tech support job. Badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 My work experience? I am also a busboy, it's a good job, I'm the youngest one there along with this senior, also a nice guy. One thing I've noticed with restaurants is that everybody smokes. Some horrific experiences? I once was pouring water for a table, this man whips his arm back, the glass I'm holding is hit and splashes over this lady's back. I've also dropped a glass...and glasses. Some in public. I once caught my whole tray of food I was taking away into my shirt, had to awkwardly hold it all back into the kitchen as the room stared. I'm glad I have awesome bosses, I could have been fired by now otherwise @__@ But it's a good job, work every Saturday night and walk away with 80-90+ bucks. Sucks that it slows down during summer though, where I come home with only 50-60 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Worked as a janitor over the summer. Experience was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKPLANT RISING Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Translation in this site for reps WAIT WHAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-dreezyAFG Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 gonna be a coach in this basketball league soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maghion Syaoran Light Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well lets see: Friendly's: Just another hell disguised as a restaurant. A few great coworkers that makes working there a bit more easier but other than that, i just wanna smack some of our customers. They dont tip. THat bugs me. It doesnt matter if you are ordering to go, I am still serving you, show some appreciation. My general manager is a annoying douche. He doesnt know any of our names, he call us "bud" "hey bud" ... I get paid crap and dont get home till 1 am. ONe time I didnt leave till 3 am. Yesterday was my last day. My best friend is also leaving. We were the only two fountains. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDDRodrigo Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I work with my father at his hardware store. I don't like this job, and since I'm a seller, I have to deal with the clients, and that's just terrible. I'm still 17, but I've been working with him for more than 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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