I may have a job again soon

[DaJe]

Walmart called me earlier today about a job I applied for there a while ago. The one I applied to is closing I believe, because a supercenter is being opened down the street from it. I know a lot of people say bad things about working there, but I need a new job and they're willing to hire me. The reason they called me is because they couldn't reach one of my references, so I e-mailed her and had her call them. Well, they just called me back. Asked if I was still interested in the position I applied for (I actually have no idea what I applied for, I can't remember), and asked if I could come in for an interview on Monday. I said iw as available at any time on Monday and I now have an interview there on Monday at 11. Things are looking good.


And of course, all of this means.....modding!

[Airbozo]

Good luck! I am not a fan of walfart, but any job is a good job! (just about) Let us know how things go.

[AJ@PR]

Good luck man... glad to hear that.

I'm with Airbozo... within reason, any job is a good job. :)

w00t w00t

job = money mo = :santa:

[Mitternacht]

I know what you mean. I've had to have **** jobs before I got to where I am now. One was basically being a janitor. Now I am a Network Admin for a small company.

Trust me; one thing will lead to another. :up: After Walmart, you may have a job building custom computers.

[DaJe]

If I had money to invest into it, I could build custom computers. But, i have to start somewhere. Work at Walmart, and save up.

[AJ@PR]

If I had money to invest into it, I could build custom computers. But, i have to start somewhere. Work at Walmart, and save up.
You can make good money (well, in comparisson to your present job-less situation anyway) repairing computers.

You're here, so you're probably a geek... and you know enough about computers.

Start fixing them and charging for it.
You know Commoners load up their computers with Spyware and every FREE dolphin screen saver that their eyes look at.
That, and leaving the programs @ start-up (or just starting-up at boot), etc.

You can make good money. :)
That's what I did for some time.
Helps.
Just be sure to charge.
You make no money if you don't charge them.
Even if they're family and friends... they should be happy to help you out.

[DaJe]

Now, for me to find people that need things fixed. Hell, if I didn't know how to fix something I could just make a thread here and ask how. But still, I don't know anyone that needs anything fixed.

[simon275]

I got a job as a assembler for a company who makes products for the milk powder industry. To cut a long story short I now have access to a drill press and lots of other neat tools. My boss works on his ****ty old car their on the weekend so I don't see why I couldn't work on a case.

Also if you have any spare money that you don't need to spend on food or save for the future. Invest it in shares. Shares build up and if you keep at it you will be able to retire and have a higher standard of living compared to someone who didn't invest.

[AJ@PR]

But still, I don't know anyone that needs anything fixed.
Buts.
You want 'butt', not 'but'.

A nice flyer/info paper.

If there's a will, there's a way. :)



Shares build up and if you keep at it you will be able to retire and have a higher standard of living compared to someone who didn't invest.
Word.

:santa:

[DaJe]

Well, things went well today, and I have a second interview tomorrow.

[AJ@PR]

Well, things went well today, and I have a second interview tomorrow.
w00t w00t w00t :D :D :D

Congrats man!

You're going to feel great when you receive that 1st paycheck.

And that's going to inspire you (hopefully) to get a *better* job. :)


w00t!

[DaJe]

I just need somewhere to start off and to build up some funds. I've also been without a job for a while now, and I just need one. Today it was mainly them asking me wuestions like "In this situation you're suppsoed to do this, name a time where you've done this and how you did it". I'll probably get hired.

[nil8]

If you get the job ask your manager about the ESOP(Employee ownership program). Don't use the recommend company either. That's how people get screwed. If you use a 3rd party for your shares, there's much less of a chance for WM to screw you over on them.

Anyway, good to hear. Good luck.

[DaJe]

When the application was filled out, the social security number was entered wrong. They have no way of changing it on the computer so I had to fill the whole thing out again to put the right number into the computer. The job they offered me mainly involves me being outside bringing in shopping carts, and pay starts at $7.50 an hour. According to the job description, there may be a rope or some type of machine or vehicle I could use to get the carts too (I have no idea). If they do, I'll say I need to use it because I'm not in good enough physical condition (I do have asthma, am underweight, allergies, anxiety disorder, and possible sun allergy). Something had to be re-done, so I didn't do the drug test today and they're going to call me either later today or tomorrow. When I see them again I'm going to ask them if they're sure there's no other position I could work.

[AJ@PR]

Wait...

So they didn't hire you when you told them you had "have asthma, am underweight, allergies, anxiety disorder, and possible sun allergy"?

[Airbozo]

...so I didn't do the drug test today and they're going to call me either later today or tomorrow...

This just cracks me up. A drug test for a minimum wage job? Oh wait maybe you can't pull carts in from the parking lot if you smoked weed last night...

Not that I am advocating anyone smoke weed. I just am appalled at the level of privacy intrusion in this country and most people think it is ok. Last drug test I took was over 20 years ago and ended up giving them a bottle of water... Not that I couldn't have passed I just wanted to eff with them. They never even called me on it. It was a "hey take this cup home and fill it up, then mail it to us in the prepaid envelope". Hehe that works. They hired me, moved me to SoCal and paid me good money so I never complained. No-one else (local) had to take the drug test, just the people they were hiring from out of state. Before that I took one when I was in the navy the day after I came back from leave for my 21st birthday. Failed that test miserably and _nothing_ ever happened.

Once they start testing for alchohol, pain killers, pot, and any other possibly abused drug, then I _may_ be ok with it (but doubtfull) It is _nobody's_ business what I do on my own free time. !.! (not that I partake anymore, just the principal of the thing)

Good luck on the job front and you will do fine.

[DaJe]

Wait...

So they didn't hire you when you told them you had "have asthma, am underweight, allergies, anxiety disorder, and possible sun allergy"?

No, they're still going to hire me, and still going to make me do the physical work.

[AJ@PR]

^^^ Happy to know that.

AirBozo, I'm with you on our rights.
We're getting screwed. Damn it.

[nil8]

There's a bright red machine with a flashing light on top of it that will push the carts through the parking lot for you.

There's a definite catch 22 about drug testing. Professionals never get it and the people who do the low paying ****ty work always do.

Moral of the story? If you don't want to be drug tested, go to college, get a degree and get a job where you make over 50k, then do your 'exploration' phase.

I agree with Airbozo on this. Drug policy in this country is bull****. Forget just testing, I want the whole damn system changed.

[slytherock]

Nice you got the job, you have to start somewhere, I remember working for a dollar store for a couple of years... that was the good times :rolleyes: no responsibilities, no worries, no money...