Yep, on Friday, I finally got a job (it's hard for a 17 year old to get his/her first job). I'm busing tables at a local restaurant on the weekends. I'm starting today in an hour and a half. I hope it isnt too bad :hick: .
Good luck. Just remember the customer is always right.;)
Good youve got a job to bad it is a bus boy in the food industry. I worked in that feild for some time my parents owned a restarunt when I was a kid. Its all to easy to get stuck in that rut.
I bussed tables at a country club while I was in high school. I had a blast, met a lot of different people and the free food was great.:D
I work at a grocery store, I hate it! Im on my hour lunch today working a 9 hour shift. Kingcars, Even though we are the same age, I'll give you advice, it sucks after time. Or at least this job does.
Retail blows, Money is nice though so just stick with it till something better comes along.
congrats
It wasnt too bad; I was assigned to work in the kitchen today. I was the lucky one to take the dishes out of the dish washer (HOOOOOOOOOOOOOT). And I managed to break a couple of bowls, but other than that, I had a productive day. I'm only working weekends, so at least it isn't every day or anything. One guy there has been working there for 13 years! I couldn't do that. When I turn 18, I plan on finding a nicer job, but for now, I'll be getting money in my pocket and I'll have something to show when I fill out applications. Gotta start somewhere.
Exactly. My first job was working in an office 9-5 during the summer. I made $8.50 an hour and lived 3 miles away. A tank of gas would last easily for weeks. Money was great, I blew it all though. New 36" tv, loads of cds and car stuff. As much as I liked the money, I didn't enjoy the job. It was too hectic and I didn't even have a minute of downtime. Well, 1/2 hour for lunch but that was it. I was 17 as well.
Now I'm 21 and work in a computer room where I sit on my arse doing practically nothing and getting paid well to do it.:D
Wow, $8.50 an hour for your first job? That's unheard of here. I'd take office work over working in the kitchen though, so it seems to me like you got a really nice start. (I also live REALLY close to my work) I doubt I'll have any downtime at this job as well.
Yep, it payed off that my sister worked for the same company around that time. She's 10 years older than me and had been there a couple years. She was in a different office though so it was cool for me to work for the company.
It seems that for a teenager like myself to get a job, 1 of 2 things needs to happen:
1) Talk to the manager (which is how my friend Morgan and I got our jobs)
2) Family member or good friend that can get you a job where they work (which is how my sister and my friend Nick got their first jobs)
Just regular filling-out-applications doesnt work for someone trying to get their first job. I've been filling out applications for about a year now. I won't have to again for a while, and when I do, I'll actually be 18 and have some experience to back me up.
some good advice, dont be afraid to ask for help. it shows you somewhat care and bosses like that. also, dont be so afraid of screwing up that you wont try again. everyone must learn sometime.
first, second, third job doesnt matter, always try to talk to the manager when applying for a job. Go when you know it wont be too busy (early morning) and ask to speak to them, so what if you gotta stand around for 5 mins waiting it significantly increases your chances of getting hired... unless of course your just an dumbass :p