Chit-Chat: Operation: Steven Universe

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Spectrum said:
Heya, sorry. Don't mind me, I have a lot of old friends on here. Theyusuallydon'tbite



[PokeCommunity.com] Operation: Steven Universe
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Beautiful.
 
flight said:
So guys, tomorrow is going to be the last day at my job. I'm going to miss all of the people there, and honestly above all I'm going to miss the memories and the experiences I've had while working there, but I really do feel a new chapter of my life is about to open, because working at a theme park is starting to tire me out.

I'm looking into applying into other areas of hospitality, like hotels or something. They seem hella relaxing, plus I think they make a decent amount of money? At least, they make a lot more than I am lol. @_@; So ye, a front desk clerk position doesn't sound all too bad.
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Reminds me of RollerCoaster Tycoon, lol. Handymen make $50/mo, Security guards $60/mo, Mechanics $80/mo, and... Entertainers get $55/mo. Those wages are certifiable garbage lol no wonder you gotta move out

Be thankful I didn't drown you, because I do that a lot with bad employees. Unlike guests it's apparently not torturous at all to plop you on an uninhabited island, 'cause you never get tired o.o
 
flight said:
So guys, tomorrow is going to be the last day at my job. I'm going to miss all of the people there, and honestly above all I'm going to miss the memories and the experiences I've had while working there, but I really do feel a new chapter of my life is about to open, because working at a theme park is starting to tire me out.

I'm looking into applying into other areas of hospitality, like hotels or something. They seem hella relaxing, plus I think they make a decent amount of money? At least, they make a lot more than I am lol. @_@; So ye, a front desk clerk position doesn't sound all too bad.
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Aww Derky! I know it's going to be hard, but you've learned a lot at your past job that will only help your future! Good luck with finding something though. I know you'll get something soon!!
 
flight said:
It's really a shame there isn't a whole lot of places where I can apply that would require a short commute, though. ~_~;; Hotels are all around me so I suppose they're my only options, but still...would like to have a bit more variety in choice.
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Where there're hotels, there's tourism. And where there's tourism, there's business. Surely something around you that might be hiring keeps people coming?
 
I was actually doing some Googling for a Python IRC services bot I'm writing, and Stack Overflow Careers had an ad with all of these computer science jobs. Heehee, it's so cute. It doesn't know I'm more interested in profitting off of people not knowing how to turn it off and on again ^^;;

Writing software is what I do for fun, like hell I'll work for that. Talk about ruining a passion. So, how about turning off your whole PC irreversibly with the monitor's power button, or irrevocably destroying your computer by emptying the recycle bin? Want to reply to that fake antivirus extortion trojan? Call me. :)
 
flight said:
Yeah, you're right! I actually live right next to a five-star hotel, and they're actually hiring for front desk clerks, so I want to look into that first. :o My only problem is preparation for the job interview. Not that I think I'll do poorly given my experience in the general hospitality industry, but I want to learn more about negotiating wages and see whether or not that actually reflects badly or whether the interviewer just doesn't care.
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generally you don't ask about wages until the second interview... if there's no second interview, then you can ask whenever you meet with the hiring manager again or when you meet your potential new supervisor. it's usually not a good idea to ask about wages during the first interview unless they hire you right then and there.
 
flight said:
Yeah, I figure. .-. thanks for the advice! So basically, it all has to do with the exact timing of the question and negotiation...so when I hear that I'm officially hired, then I start negotiating wages if applicable, right? Hopefully I don't screw it up. ;__; I also hear that it's better to give them a range to work with rather than exact figures.
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yeah! when you're told that you're hired, you can definitely ask them about wages and negotiate if you feel they're wanting to pay you too low.

ranges are definitely easier for them to work with than exact figures, too.
 
I'm just imagining how many desperate businesses are around here, waiting for skilled labour.

It makes me excited to work, because it means I'm not climbing an occupied rope.
 
I'm on the prowl for the job hunt too - Funny enough also in the hospitality industry, hotel preferred.

My situation is a bit trickier though unfortunately. The main thing being that I'm actually applying for jobs in another country. I've been issued a visa to work/live in the United Kingdom! So I'm stuck with doing all the bullshit of online job applications. I loathe them, I'd rather just waste the bloody money on paper for a printer/envelopes and hand them all in person. At least that way I know my CV has gone to the manager.

I can't even get an interview. I like to think that I have a strong enough CV to get into an entry level job in a new industry - I have two years of work at Tim Hortons, ranging from general fast food reception work to more of a supervisor/self-managed role. (Back of house duties, training, etc.) I know that I can apply my skills in a new field and kill an interview because I have tons of stories and anecdotes to back up my experience. Being a Canadian applying online for work in the UK ain't helpful though. :P

Although! I did get an email with an invitation to an open event for a restaurant. Problem being it's in the UK before the date I'm allowed to enter the country :(. I did ask for the possibility of Skype. We'll see.

Although tbf I'll even work at fucking McDonalds in the UK if I have to. It's still something new.
 
flight said:
Man, what's important to me above all else is whether or not I can feasibly get to work given public transportation, here. So that limits my options by quite a bit, sadly...

The most I'll do is prob take one bus to work and that'll be it. It's ridiculous that I currently have to take two or three (depending on my shift and overall bus schedules) to get to my current one, even though realistically by a car it's like 15 mins away. >.>;;
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Sometimes the Department of Transportation wants you to go through hell and half of Georgia to get down the street. you know, to see the city and stuff!

Your tax dollars proudly going to waste. And your time.
 
Over 12 hours and no one has posted?! Where are my DCC people at :((
 
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