Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Damn, thanks for the info/answers/comments. I'll scratch that one off the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I think I applied/answered an ad for a clerical position at Primerica, and they called me for an interview for "clerical/customer service" but they tried to by sly about it and not be very descriptive about the job. They said the first thing I would do is come in and watch a short presentation, and if I liked what I saw, I could stay around for an interview, my "WTF" radar started going haywire, so I did some online research and found out it was a big scam and there was no actual "clerical position" available in the first place..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser_Brody_ 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Funny story. I went down to the Wal-Mart that was opening up, about 6-7 years ago now, and said "I want a job so I can pay for University!" They gave me a job. So I went to University. And I got myself a BA in History. And I also was not keen on the idea of being a teacher. Nor did I know what else to do. Guess where I *still* work? Fucking Wal-Mart. Same story, except replace History with English and Wal-Mart with Borders. Walmart, 6 1/2 years ago, Got degree in marketing, work at Wal-mart still Lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I think I applied/answered an ad for a clerical position at Primerica, and they called me for an interview for "clerical/customer service" but they tried to by sly about it and not be very descriptive about the job. They said the first thing I would do is come in and watch a short presentation, and if I liked what I saw, I could stay around for an interview, my "WTF" radar started going haywire, so I did some online research and found out it was a big scam and there was no actual "clerical position" available in the first place..... Word. That's exactly what they told me. I was supposed to go this Saturday and I was like, ehm, I have midterms so I'll get back to you guys in the mid-March or so. Assholes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I'd give you a rundown of the years of schooling, months of on-field learning, and hours spent towards honing my fine craft as a supplier of LAN products to the Northeast, but really: it's a warehouse job my friend got me after I totalled my car 2 1/2 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 How much do yall get paid at Wal-Mart? I might apply there for a part time job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser_Brody_ 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 10 bucks an hour after 6 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 About the same. I think (not sure) that they start above minimum, but not by too much. Depends on where you are in the store too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Born into it. I work with my dad doing wedding and class reunion videography. Never had a real job in my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 10 bucks an hour after 6 years And you work full time? Damn thats shitty, I started at $14 an hours at my job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingus 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 10 bucks an hour after 6 years And you work full time? Damn thats shitty, I started at $14 an hours at my job. Welcome to the wonderful world of retail and/or service. At pretty much any store, restaurant, or similar business that you might walk into, the employees all get paid jack shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Intestine 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garfieldsnose 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 You're a plane?..... Nice! Eh, I'm still goin to school to get my bachelors. Working in data entry right now makin $11.25 an hour. Not great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 About Primerica: I do the same thing at MetLife, but it is not a multi-level networjking company. Their outlook is "buy term, invest the difference," but they also try to enlist other people to join the company. If you get people working below you, you get overrides on what that person makes. You can make good money doing this, but if you want to get into insurance, you should just get started with a reputable company in the first place. I am in a business networking group that two Primerica people in two different fields, and I am much more repected than they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMark 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Funny story. I went down to the Wal-Mart that was opening up, about 6-7 years ago now, and said "I want a job so I can pay for University!" They gave me a job. So I went to University. And I got myself a BA in History. And I also was not keen on the idea of being a teacher. Nor did I know what else to do. Guess where I *still* work? Fucking Wal-Mart. Same story, except replace History with English and Wal-Mart with Borders. Walmart, 6 1/2 years ago, Got degree in marketing, work at Wal-mart still Lose. I'm currently going to university and working at Wal-Mart. I've only been there a year and a half and I'm crazy, how do you last 6-7?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 The trick is to just stop caring. The only think keeping me going currently is that I'm in trade school, so I know I'm gonna be done and have a good-paying job before too long. Also, Jingus, not every single retail place is like that. I've heard from Costco employees that they get good pay and benefits. 99% of retail places suck, yes, but Costco is apparently a nice place to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJMc 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Full service gas station. Been there 6 years after a friend of my dad's put in a word for me. I started my senior year of high school and graduated college last spring (BS in communications). I've tried careerbuilder and monster.com without any luck yet. Others that have been successful with CB and Monster: how long did it take to land a job after posting a resume? Or did you apply for a specific job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser_Brody_ 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Funny story. I went down to the Wal-Mart that was opening up, about 6-7 years ago now, and said "I want a job so I can pay for University!" They gave me a job. So I went to University. And I got myself a BA in History. And I also was not keen on the idea of being a teacher. Nor did I know what else to do. Guess where I *still* work? Fucking Wal-Mart. Same story, except replace History with English and Wal-Mart with Borders. Walmart, 6 1/2 years ago, Got degree in marketing, work at Wal-mart still Lose. I'm currently going to university and working at Wal-Mart. I've only been there a year and a half and I'm crazy, how do you last 6-7?! I am crazy, its not like I'm stupid, I was top in my class in 4 different classes at NWTC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Fuck that retail shit. The distribution side is the good life. No customers, no dumbass store managers. Colorful characters. Just read my Warehouse thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
