Quit retail job after the first day?
So I just got hired at staples as an It sales associate and had my first day today. I was supposed to computer train, but instead they just sent me out on the floor to shadow someone. The amount of responsibilities they expect from you is overwhelming to the point where it doesn't even seem worth it for the minimum wage salary and it seems like it will take months to learn everything. Not to mention, the managers also seemed very bitter and didn't put off a friendly work environment. The whole experience left me feeling confused and I feel i didn't learn anything about the job at all. I just got a call for an interview at a smaller retail store. I want to quit this one at staples and take the new one. I know I should probably stick with this job since it was only the first day. But I don't want to waste anymore of their time if i'm already getting bad vibes about the whole thing. The thought of going in tomorrow for my first 8 hour shift has put a pit in my stomach.
Why don't retail jobs have set employee schedules?
It's simple Peter. The main reason is your store may be busier on certain days, and certain times. So let's say on Monday's from 8-12 you are busier than the rest of the mornings. This will require an extra person for that shift. You don't want them working 8-12 everyday, when there's no demand/need for them. At an office job, you're being productive ALL the time, so it's cost effective to give you a set schedule. That theory doesn't apply when there's no customers in the store. As a result of this need to shift around hours, it's best to hire part-timers, and to give them the hours they demand (let's assume at least 20-30), you will probably have to constantly change the schedule.
What are some non-retail entry level jobs?
I haven't worked before, but I've heard enough retail horror stories to convince me to NEVER work in retail, so I'm trying to find a non-retail job. It doesn't matter, as long as it's not retail.
What jobs don't need a resume?
It’s a very common misconception that resumes are required to acquire any job. You generally need a resume to apply for a job, but having a resume is not strictly necessary in all circumstances. There are many situations that would allow you to get a job without creating or submitting a resume, but they are rare.Creating and submitting a resume is the typical way a person would apply for a job to a business, organization, or institution in North America. Sending a resume to an employer is standard practice and almost all job postings require one.Submitting a resume allows hiring managers to learn about an applicant’s skills, education, and work experience without meeting them in-person or speaking with them over the phone.They let hiring mangers to sort through many resumes (and applicants) over a short period of time so they can shortlist the best candidates for the job, and then contact them for a job interview quickly and efficiently.While most job postings require a resume to complete a job application, there are some situations where you may not need a resume, such as:You know the employer personallyYou’re referred by someone who knows the employer personallyYou’re casually volunteering for someone who you know personallyYou’re hired on the spotI would caution that the formalized and standard job application process with a resume is standard practice for almost every job. I would be wary of applying for any job that does not require a resume, unless I personally knew and trusted the employer.The job application and interview process is a process that allows you to see if the job is right for you (suits your personality, skills, and is legal), as well as to see if you’re right for the job.Writing a resume really isn’t very hard, especially now that there are free apps that allow you to create a resume easily at no cost. If you’re writing a resume, this article about the most common resume mistakes may also help you out.I hope that helps!
I'm a teenager and I want to leave my retail job. Should I?
How difficult was it for you to find a job? I know it can be hard as a teen. Remember this job is just to get you started in the work field (adulting). You can’t expect it to make you super fulfilled. If you decide you dread it each day, you will. If you decide you are blessed to have a job as a teen and decide to be positive about it, you will find you don’t dread it as much. There are many good points in retail that you can learn a lot from. I worked retail as a teen and learned people skills (how to openly talk to people and even deal with difficult people), and task management (if it is slow, do your “extra” duties such as organizing and such then) to name a few. If you want to quit because you just don’t like it, then you need to stay and find out why you don’t like it. Is is something you can change? If so, use this time to work on yourself. If you want to leave because the work environment is not safe or you are being mis-treated, then that doesn’t even require any more thought…your well being comes first! Good Luck!
I think my job doesn't pay enough
I'm not sure why so many people have given you stupid or sarcastic answers ... I am an employment specialist and I know for a fact that this is one of the hardest things to figure out. The best way to do it is to look at job advertisements to find jobs similar to yours, and see if they have a salary listed. Bear in mind that salaries vary by geographic area so they need to be located close to you. Of course, lots of jobs are advertised without the salary on them. You can also call employment agencies in your area to ask what the going rate is. I would pretend like you're really interested in having them find you a job, rather than you just enquiring about salaries. If you have friends who work in a similar type of job, then ask them what they get. But, don't ask your colleagues - managers don't like to think that employees dicuss rates of pay amongst each other, and won't be impressed if you say, "I should get $15 per hour because that's what Cari gets". Remember to account for benefits - a good benefits package can be worth thousands, which is why many top employers can get away with paying lower salaries. If you work for a company that doesn't have any benefits, you should be earning more. I would NEVER use an online salary calculator - I find them to be hugely inaccurate. When you think you've figured out how much you should be earning, remember to take the following into account before you approach your manager: - Be prepared with a list of your recent achievements - you might be being paid under the market rate, but why should you get an increase if you're not doing a great job? - Is it a realistic increase? You might find out that the market rate is $22 per hour, but no employer ever gives 50% payrises. Most will look at around 7-10%. You may need to ask for a lower figure just so that they take you seriously
Why should anyone ever take a job that doesn't pay as much as possible?
Because jobs that pay a lot of money make you feel poor.I have never felt as poor as I did when I worked at big investment bank. I made a salary that most people would consider totally insane. The trouble is that so did everyone else on the floor. I had a boss that probably made over $1M/year and his boss probably made over $5M/year, and compared to them I was a total pauper. I take the subway to work. My boss always takes a cab to work. His boss probably has a chauffered limo. People had better watches than me, they sent their kids to better schools, they took vacations to more interesting places.The one thing that was good was that I tried not to let it got to me so I ended up saving as much money as I could. I know of people that make three times as much money as me that end up with less money because they end up spending more money than they make. When every morning in NYC, you go to work and walk past a sports car dealership with a car that says "buy me" you can end up pretty poor pretty quickly.If you are lucky enough to have been born in the United States, congratulations you hit the jackpot. No matter what you do you will be richer than 90% of the people on this planet. Most people don't realize how freaking rich they are, because everyone else around them is also freaking rich.