Retail is sucking the life out of me.

[kylebuck]

Anyone have an idea of a field I could look into getting while I am in school?
I'm sick of the retail life style. Hours suck, people suck, and the company im with feels like its commuting suicide with the new policies they are pushing.

[VatorMan]

Anyone have an idea of a field I could look into getting while I am in school?
I'm sick of the retail life style. Hours suck, people suck, and the company im with feels like its commuting suicide with the new policies they are pushing.

Mobile detailing?

[Bucwheat]

Worked retail while I was in School, I learned quick that line of work sux. Join the Army.:D

[Kerrmudgeon]

I worked in an auto parts store when I was in school and switched to the garage end changing tires and batteries. Good exercise and no dealing with assholes for the same money or more. AND, I learned a lot in that garage, plus free hoist time when I was off, and a hoist was open. :seasix::seasix:

It only takes a few minutes to learn the machines.


THEN, I got a job waiting tables in a bar/restaurant, and bartending, and the tax free $$$ started rolling in. Triple what I was making in the garage! That's the best job during school, and lots of slims too.:boobies::hump::seasix:

[Jeff '79]

What's your major ?...Get a job that'll help your future along a bit faster....Duh !!!

[kylebuck]

What's your major ?...Get a job that'll help your future along a bit faster....Duh !!!

Business administration

[mrvette]

What's your major ?...Get a job that'll help your future along a bit faster....Duh !!!

THAT much is true, BUT, don't bother with college unless you are into HARD science, engineering, and HARD business courses....other wise your degree is about useless as tits on a borehawg.....degrees in basketweaving are not worth the money in the FIRST place, much less you in debt for it upon grad......

I remember back in '63 in my second semester Englush klass, the Prof got up on the first day, took roll call and then asked....'How many of you intend to major in ENGLISH for your degree'?? and so a bunch of reluctant hands went up...and HE with his master's degree said, 'Take my advice, DON'T, all you can do with that degree is teach english......' and I never forgot that comment as our fed.gov finances these totally useless degrees in underwater basketweaving and the like over some 1/2 a century now.....

the above reality is NO bullshit either.....

:sadangel::kimblair:

[lspencer534]

Work in a warehouse driving a fork lift. Pay is okay, you're driving something, and you go home with a clear mind.

[Frizzle]

I say start working in the restaurant biz. If you can be a server at a good place that's always busy and has either a pricey menu or fast turn around you should make some good cash.


Or its time to get an internship.

[69camfrk]

Anyone have an idea of a field I could look into getting while I am in school?
I'm sick of the retail life style. Hours suck, people suck, and the company im with feels like its commuting suicide with the new policies they are pushing.

Policies...you don't know policies. Work for the military and or gov't. People justify their miserable jobs with stupid policy crap. Oh, don't get me started btw!:cert:

[Kerrmudgeon]

Restaurant server=biggest bucks for the lowest hours! Perfect for school.:yesnod:

[Nemesis]

THAT much is true, BUT, don't bother with college unless you are into HARD science, engineering, and HARD business courses....other wise your degree is about useless as tits on a borehawg.....degrees in basketweaving are not worth the money in the FIRST place, much less you in debt for it upon grad......

Gene, it's not the 60's anymore. A bullsh- degree is better than no degree at all.

[SnikPlosskin]

Restaurant server=biggest bucks for the lowest hours! Perfect for school.:yesnod:

This.

Also, working during school is a means to an end. That means, you do whatever it takes to get through school. If that means worthless, stupid, mind-numbing jobs - that's what you do.

I worked at a mall photo store for a while. The downside: stupid customers, stupid managers, stupid co-workers, low pay, long hours. The upside: girl in photo processing with big tits. Ended up living with her for 2 years. She was a psycho but that can be overlooked for a while (re: 37-26-36).

[Jeff '79]

Get a paid internship through your school. The company that you intern for, may just hire you after you graduate. It'll look good on your resume too.
Life sucks the life out of everyone....Seriously......My daughter has pulled a 3.9 for the last two semesters, and is doing the same this semester....She's totally spent, and she does not work, like you do....I don't know how you do it Joe....Take pride in the fact that you are, and your drive will make you a successful person in the near future....Don't rush life though, because the years will get behind you really quickly...Keep up the good work !....:cert:

[Defib1961]

I am shocked. No one has mentioned Porn. Of course we are talking about Joey. Ok, forget porn, how about driving a handicap van?

[SnikPlosskin]

I am shocked. No one has mentioned Porn. Of course we are talking about Joey. Ok, forget porn, how about driving a handicap van?

What about handicapped porn?

[boracayjohnny]

Policies...you don't know policies. Work for the military and or gov't. People justify their miserable jobs with stupid policy crap. Oh, don't get me started btw!:cert:

:D

TQM, ORM, and with my job, ATSEV. ATSEV was started so folks could validate you're doing the job safely and correctly. It's turned into a bunch of freaking Nazi's spying from behind equipment and waiting for folks to make a mistake.

[HOWSER]

I say start working in the restaurant biz. If you can be a server at a good place that's always busy and has either a pricey menu or fast turn around you should make some good cash.


Or its time to get an internship.

This is what I did while in college. Made great money every night, always had cash in my pocket, plus got a little paycheck every two weeks. I even landed my first job out of college through the contacts I made waiting tables. I did work in a fine dining establishment (wore a tux).

Often the ladies I worked with were quite fun and easy. :lol:

[Defib1961]

What about handicapped porn?

There is an idea.:cert:

[SnikPlosskin]

This is what I did while in college. Made great money every night, always had cash in my pocket, plus got a little paycheck every two weeks. I even landed my first job out of college through the contacts I made waiting tables. I did work in a fine dining establishment (wore a tux).

Often the ladies I worked with were quite fun and easy. :lol:

This. I forgot to mention BTDT. Always high quality joints (3 stars and up). Loads of cash. Horny waitresses. I should go back to college.

[MrPeabody]

What's your major ?...Get a job that'll help your future along a bit faster....Duh !!!

Business administration

OK, nevermind.:leaving:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

What about handicapped porn?

Like amputee sex? That's an idea. Hit it with your stump bitch! :leaving:

[GRN ENVY]

Look into your local dealerships, you have a huge background in auto parts. Find a job as a service writer, parts desk, and or oil tech.

[kylebuck]

I care about the all mighty dollar.
Girls are so low on my gff meter its funny.
I just want out of this dead end position.

My boss and I had our daily " performance" review.
I'm down on number of customers delt with per hour.
Down on my hours worked to profits.

Yet I am #1 in the store as far as total sales from last week.
I'm getting railroaded out of my raise come the beginning of the next coming year.
I have grossed over 200k for my store in this year.
More than 30k more than the next closest person.
I am extreamly tired of not being paid what I feel I'm worth.

[ApexOversteer]

That's why they call it "work" and not "happy fun time"

[Entropy]

Start shopping around see what other stores have to offer. There's a lot of different part houses in the world, and since you have the experience and sales numbers to back it, it should hopefully put you in a good position to bargain.

[ConstantChange]

I am extreamly tired of not being paid what I feel I'm worth.

I'm not trying to be an asshole, but no you're not. If you were tired of it, you'd change it. You've been bitching about this shitty job for months. Besides bitching about it, what have you actually done?

Ever heard the saying "God helps those who help themselves?" It sounds cliche, but if you change your attitude you can change your life. It's all up to you.

[jaxgator]

Drinking an egg nog laced with copious amounts of Jim Beam and don't really give a shit about anything right now. Thought I'd post that up in your thread though. Go Joey go! :cert:

[mrvette]

Work in a warehouse driving a fork lift. Pay is okay, you're driving something, and you go home with a clear mind.

:dance: Funny as hell, your wording on that, my oldest buddy from maybe '60 or so in HS, he gets outta HS and joins the Navy, does his Med Cruise, and comes home in '69 or so, racks on my door and sez let's go to Texas....

he met a nurse and found a forklift job at Miller Brew just south of FW on the freeway....bought a house and enjoyed his life on the 3 mile commute to work one way.....still there, ready to call it quits after 40 UNION PROTECTED years.....Miller went messican illegals some years ago...and so he is last of the mohicans under the old Miller contract....company owned by SAB now....

Both his daughters are high up in corporate accounting these daze mid 6 figger salaries.....

so go figger.....

BUT his wife is hard as nails.....even at age 74 or so......:seasix:

[mrvette]

I care about the all mighty dollar.
Girls are so low on my gff meter its funny.
I just want out of this dead end position.

My boss and I had our daily " performance" review.
I'm down on number of customers delt with per hour.
Down on my hours worked to profits.

Yet I am #1 in the store as far as total sales from last week.
I'm getting railroaded out of my raise come the beginning of the next coming year.
I have grossed over 200k for my store in this year.
More than 30k more than the next closest person.
I am extreamly tired of not being paid what I feel I'm worth.

A gal across the street here did a stint a O'Reilly's auto parts for a couple years, went to a import dealership, did well there too for a while, got tired of the shit and quit....dunno what she does now....

:cert:

[Skia]

Retail is sucking the life out of me. hey look at the bright side Joey. At least something is getting sucked out of you. :yesnod: Just sayn'......

[Jeff '79]

hey look at the bright side Joey. At least something is getting sucked out of you. :yesnod: Just sayn'......

:Jeff '79:

[kylebuck]

Thanks for the kudos and criticisms everyone
But yes I knew better than posting a thread like this.
Let's just lock this down

[sasnglass77]

Joey,
Your degree is BA but what is your concentration(s) in?
I.E. Finance, Accounting, General Management, HR, Marketing or International Business?

For example I have a BA with concentrations in Finance and Accounting. My MBA is another dual concentration in Finance and General Management.

So, the question is what area(s) are you focusing in?

[kingpin]

You sound like a lost young man.
You need to answer a few questions honestly to yourself to figure things out.

What do you WANT to do?
What do you ENJOY doing?
Is this feasible WHERE you live currently?
Are you WILLING to work(behind a desk/labourous work) to get where you want?
Do you HAVE any current contacts in the field you want to get in to?

If you're a 1%'er who is willing to bust his ass then go out and dig trenches if you have to.
If you're a lazy young punk then go occupy something!

There are only 2 things that can hold you back if you're willing to work:
1. You're lazy and are waiting....waiting...waiting. You need to be aggressive.
2. You're environment(where you live) doesn't have what you need to get ahead.

Be happy you have a job. Serious! Whether or not you make the company $1 000 000 or $200 000, when in retail only the owner gets paid. In retail no one is irreplacable and there are 50 others who will take your job at a lesser wage.

Figure out what you want and go and get it or get in to it.
Otherwise your complaints will always fall on deaf ears.

:seasix:

[Rotorhead]

Thanks for the kudos and criticisms everyone
But yes I knew better than posting a thread like this.
Let's just lock this down

That's your problem right there. The path of least resistance will get you the same shit because you won't fight for what is yours.

[sasnglass77]

Get a paid internship through your school. The company that you intern for, may just hire you after you graduate. It'll look good on your resume too.
Life sucks the life out of everyone....Seriously......My daughter has pulled a 3.9 for the last two semesters, and is doing the same this semester....She's totally spent, and she does not work, like you do....I don't know how you do it Joe....Take pride in the fact that you are, and your drive will make you a successful person in the near future....Don't rush life though, because the years will get behind you really quickly...Keep up the good work !....:cert:

Great words Jeff!

[Olustee bus]

Now let's see here, Thrakk:

"stupid customers, stupid managers, stupid co-workers, low pay, long hours. The upside: girl in photo processing with big tits. Ended up living with her for 2 years. She was a psycho but that can be overlooked for a while (re: 37-26-36)"

and all those others were stupid and you were not. Okie dokey!

[Knooger]

I am shocked. No one has mentioned Porn. Of course we are talking about Joey. Ok, forget porn, how about driving a handicap van?

He could be a fluffer.

[SnikPlosskin]

Now let's see here, Thrakk:

"stupid customers, stupid managers, stupid co-workers, low pay, long hours. The upside: girl in photo processing with big tits. Ended up living with her for 2 years. She was a psycho but that can be overlooked for a while (re: 37-26-36)"

and all those others were stupid and you were not. Okie dokey!

If you step off your high horse for a moment, you'll notice it was tongue in cheek. Of course I was stupid. I was in college. :kick:

[bsmith]

I thought the same thing after the 7 1/2 years I worked in a grocery store...

Hate to tell you, but (most of) those idiot customers work somewhere too.

I've been here 11+ years now, and the incompetence around this place never ceases to amaze me. And this is among "professionals".

I swear, Scott Adams (guy that does Dilbert) works with me.

[kylebuck]

That's your problem right there. The path of least resistance will get you the same shit because you won't fight for what is yours.

by saying lock this down. I am taking the easy way out? Oh tim tebow help me. I did not realize that because i dont want to sit here and read the way this thread is going im a quitter and take the easy route. psh posh.

http://www.internet-memes.com/images/rabbithead/1184845956895.jpg

[Nemesis]

I'm not trying to be an asshole, but no you're not. If you were tired of it, you'd change it. You've been bitching about this shitty job for months. Besides bitching about it, what have you actually done?

Ever heard the saying "God helps those who help themselves?" It sounds cliche, but if you change your attitude you can change your life. It's all up to you.

Wtf do you think he's trying to do? Dude's not looking for a lecture. He's looking for some help or suggestions towards a new position. There's nothing wrong with that.

[kylebuck]

Mobile detailing?

On that idea, what all would someone need to set this up?
Go get it set up as an LLC so I can get my taxes set up?
Also what equipment would I need?

[GRN ENVY]

On that idea, what all would someone need to set this up?
Go get it set up as an LLC so I can get my taxes set up?
Also what equipment would I need?

Give me a call, I will tell ya what you need to do if you want to do this. I have been doing it on the side for 7 years

[kylebuck]

Give me a call, I will tell ya what you need to do if you want to do this. I have been doing it on the side for 7 years

the thing is, what is the market in my area? I know of a few places that do detailing but Im not sure that they are mobile.

[NB2K]

JB, keep in mind this ain't your career.

It is a job to have until you finish school.

Focus on the destination and don't get side-tracked by this gig.

[GRN ENVY]

the thing is, what is the market in my area? I know of a few places that do detailing but Im not sure that they are mobile.

You tell me what is in your market, I would make a safe bet that alot of guys have trucks which are muddy. Your best plan of action pressure washer to clean mud out of trucks.

[Nemesis]

You tell me what is in your market, I would make a safe bet that alot of guys have trucks which are muddy. Your best plan of action pressure washer to clean mud out of trucks.

That's a good point. Also, doing a little advertising in the wealthy areas is a good way to find business.

[kylebuck]

JB, keep in mind this ain't your career.

It is a job to have until you finish school.

Focus on the destination and don't get side-tracked by this gig.

That is true, but I went from august till the LSU alabama game with out having a saturday off.
I totally understand work is not happy fun time nor do i deserve ever weekend off. It is retail, the work is the suck, Ive just had enough of it.

[GRN ENVY]

That's a good point. Also, doing a little advertising in the wealthy areas is a good way to find business.

Thanks, but advertising can be very costly, especially in a wealthy area. I need to know what he is working with so I can help him.

[NB2K]

That is true, but I went from august till the LSU alabama game with out having a saturday off.
I totally understand work is not happy fun time nor do i deserve ever weekend off. It is retail, the work is the suck, Ive just had enough of it.

Understood. I got pretty sick of radio for similar reasons.

Keep your eyes open for a different gig, but just hang for a few more months-even if it's a couple of years.

This will just be a blip on you resume and it will show fortitude to future employers. ( I held down a FT job while in school)

[kylebuck]

Understood. I got pretty sick of radio for similar reasons.

Keep your eyes open for a different gig, but just hang for a few more months-even if it's a couple of years.

This will just be a blip on you resume and it will show fortitude to future employers. ( I held down a FT job while in school)

oh indeed. I have a vacation coming up in December and i want to go hunting if my money situation allows it. Im just fed up with the way things have been going.

[GRN ENVY]

oh indeed. I have a vacation coming up in December and i want to go hunting if my money situation allows it. Im just fed up with the way things have been going.

Well you are welcome to come hang with me, weather I'm in Orlando or Ft. Myers

[Nemesis]

Thanks, but advertising can be very costly, especially in a wealthy area. I need to know what he is working with so I can help him.

It doesn't have to be. You can put an ad in the paper for a few weeks and if you do good work, word of mouth will bring more business.

Though, you know the business better than I do.

[kylebuck]

Well you are welcome to come hang with me, weather I'm in Orlando or Ft. Myers

hmmm that is interesting ... ill be off for the week of christmas

[Nemesis]

Another option is a valet. I did that and was a lot attendant at a dealership (more or less the same thing) through college. The pay isn't through the roof but the stress level is low and you get to drive some pretty cool cars. The only requirement for the job is being able to work a clutch and use the mirrors to park the car.

[kylebuck]

Another option is a valet. I did that and was a lot attendant at a dealership (more or less the same thing) through college. The pay isn't through the roof but the stress level is low and you get to drive some pretty cool cars. The only requirement for the job is being able to work a clutch and use the mirrors to park the car.

might look into the rental car biz

[island14]

Hey Joe, just a thought here.

Instead of thinking what pays money that you can do.

Try looking at it from the other end and see if you can find a way by giving some thought to this...

What do you like to do? and how can you make it pay yourself money?


When you do something that you enjoy, IT"S NOT WORK! :seasix:


:cert:

[GRN ENVY]

It doesn't have to be. You can put an ad in the paper for a few weeks and if you do good work, word of mouth will bring more business.

Though, you know the business better than I do.

The Only time I advertised was my website with google adwords. And my car at car shows. It worked well for me.

hmmm that is interesting ... ill be off for the week of christmas

Let me know, We could hit up the theme parks in otown

Another option is a valet. I did that and was a lot attendant at a dealership (more or less the same thing) through college. The pay isn't through the roof but the stress level is low and you get to drive some pretty cool cars. The only requirement for the job is being able to work a clutch and use the mirrors to park the car.

Good idea ^^^

[GRN ENVY]

Hey Joe, just a thought here.

Instead of thinking what pays money that you can do.

Try looking at it from the other end and see if you can find a way by giving some thought to this...

What do you like to do? and how can you make it pay yourself money?


When you do something that you enjoy, IT"S NOT WORK! :seasix:


:cert:

This^^^^

I love to play tennis and race cars. At the moment I am only able to get paid playing and teaching tennis.

[Nemesis]

Good idea ^^^

By far the best 'job' I've ever had. I worked at the Porsche dealership and was treated really well by the management. I actually enjoyed going to work.

[kylebuck]

The Only time I advertised was my website with google adwords. And my car at car shows. It worked well for me.



Let me know, We could hit up the theme parks in otown



Good idea ^^^

how about the bitches?

[NEVRL8T]

That's why they call it "work" and not "happy fun time"

And now we're back to porn.............. :D

[GRN ENVY]

By far the best 'job' I've ever had. I worked at the Porsche dealership and was treated really well by the management. I actually enjoyed going to work.

Nice :cert:

how about the bitches?

There is alot of em

[kylebuck]

Nice :cert:



There is alot of em
hmmmmmm

[GRN ENVY]

hmmmmmm

Look up plane tickets, or see what it will cost ya to driev

[kylebuck]

Look up plane tickets, or see what it will cost ya to driev

360 to fly

[GRN ENVY]

360 to fly

what is the cost in the darth frogger

[kylebuck]

what is the cost in the darth frogger

meh maybe 5 tanks for fuel.
at 65 dollars a tank ... 325

[GRN ENVY]

meh maybe 5 tanks for fuel.
at 65 dollars a tank ... 325

well plan it out mang!!!

[Stangkiller]

well plan it out mang!!!

Or you could both come to Houston..maybe spend a day shooting shit out at the ranch.

[Entropy]

Or you could both come to Houston..maybe spend a day shooting shit out at the ranch.
Now that's solid entertainment. :smash:

[kylebuck]

Or you could both come to Houston..maybe spend a day shooting shit out at the ranch.

i thought the ranch was no go?

[GRN ENVY]

Or you could both come to Houston..maybe spend a day shooting shit out at the ranch.

As tempting as that it, That would be 5 trips in 5 months that I can't afford

[kylebuck]

As tempting as that it, That would be 5 trips in 5 months that I can't afford
well you should come... need somethign to pull that dirtymax back from the ranch :dance:

[GRN ENVY]

well you should come... need somethign to pull that dirtymax back from the ranch :dance:

Nismo > duramax

[kylebuck]

Nismo > duramax

C4>Nismo>duramax

[GRN ENVY]

c4>nismo>duramax

winning

[ConstantChange]

Wtf do you think he's trying to do? Dude's not looking for a lecture. He's looking for some help or suggestions towards a new position. There's nothing wrong with that.

If this was the first time he's bitched about his job, I would agree, but it's not. He needs to stop talking about it and start doing something about it.

Some times being an asshole is the nicest thing you can do for someone.

[Stangkiller]

C4>Nismo>duramax

:rofl: I want whatever you're smoking.

[GRN ENVY]

:rofl: I want whatever you're smoking.

Well its definitely not diesel

[kylebuck]

:rofl: I want whatever you're smoking.

Injectors :leaving:

[Stangkiller]

Injectors :leaving:

They're fixed :seasix:

Now to sue the people who lied to me about testing them :yesnod:

[kylebuck]

They're fixed :seasix:

Now to sue the people who lied to me about testing them :yesnod:

Bout time! Lol

[island14]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298430_10150882789830035_793925034_21568776_1508556913_n.jpg

[KWIL]

Have you looked into work study jobs?

Or maybe fast food? Working fast food sucks, but if you have the right boss, you might get free food. :dance:

[erickpl]

Business administration

If you're a BA major and think people suck, methinks you may want to switch majors to something that doesn't involve working with people.

As a business person, you'll spend most of your time dealing with people. lol