Sunday, December 23, 2012
A non traditional post about the world ending
The so called end of the world was supposed to be on 12/21/2012, and I think the perfect recipe for the world ending if it actually does end. Is to hang out with your friends on said end of the world, this way...if you have to. You can fight zombies together, you know... just in case, if it did actually happen.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Learning useful lifetime skills
Having a job, even if for a little while can be very helpful for you in the future. The skills you learn at one job can most certainty be helpful for you in your next job, but it can also help you with every day tasks as well.
I've actually become better and more knowledgeable at certain things because of jobs I previously had and the one I have now.
Working in a mail room for 4 months allowed me to understand mail more, and how to enclose documents in them correctly. One thing about the mail room, is that we didn't lick the envelopes, we taped them. Since then I do not lick the envelopes but put tape over them, it's a much more sanitary way that also doesn't make you run out of spit or have that nasty taste in your mouth.
Although not related, but working in the mail room... I had a 2 and a half hour bus ride. When I worked here, I really started to pay attention to the bus schedule and where I was, the towns... the routes, roads... I really started to figure out where everything was and what their names were.
Working as a part of a maintenance crew for one week actually allowed me to understand the maintenance part of the world better, I learned more about how to clean things the correct way, or at least by business standards.
An interesting tip for picking up garbage without gloves is to just take a bag, pick the garbage up with the bag and then turn the bag inside out.
Working in an office for a year allowed me to better my office skills, I learned how to use a copy machine, fax documents, scan documents, better my skills in microsoft office and I learned how to use excel.
I also answered phones, which allowed me to be more professional on the phone and allow for an easy phone introduction for any company.
"Hello "Insert company name", how can I help you?"
Working in retail has been a great experience thus far, I have increased my customer service skills. "Hello how are you" and "Have a nice day" is something I seem to do anywhere now.
Since I'm on the cash register, I'm also becoming more of a problem solver, I'm starting to handle money better than I used to and figuring tactical ways to break up the money for the right amount.
I've actually become better and more knowledgeable at certain things because of jobs I previously had and the one I have now.
Working in a mail room for 4 months allowed me to understand mail more, and how to enclose documents in them correctly. One thing about the mail room, is that we didn't lick the envelopes, we taped them. Since then I do not lick the envelopes but put tape over them, it's a much more sanitary way that also doesn't make you run out of spit or have that nasty taste in your mouth.
Although not related, but working in the mail room... I had a 2 and a half hour bus ride. When I worked here, I really started to pay attention to the bus schedule and where I was, the towns... the routes, roads... I really started to figure out where everything was and what their names were.
Working as a part of a maintenance crew for one week actually allowed me to understand the maintenance part of the world better, I learned more about how to clean things the correct way, or at least by business standards.
An interesting tip for picking up garbage without gloves is to just take a bag, pick the garbage up with the bag and then turn the bag inside out.
Working in an office for a year allowed me to better my office skills, I learned how to use a copy machine, fax documents, scan documents, better my skills in microsoft office and I learned how to use excel.
I also answered phones, which allowed me to be more professional on the phone and allow for an easy phone introduction for any company.
"Hello "Insert company name", how can I help you?"
Working in retail has been a great experience thus far, I have increased my customer service skills. "Hello how are you" and "Have a nice day" is something I seem to do anywhere now.
Since I'm on the cash register, I'm also becoming more of a problem solver, I'm starting to handle money better than I used to and figuring tactical ways to break up the money for the right amount.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Let's work as a Mailroom Clerk
My second job was years later and a voluntary job as well, the commute was terrible as the bus ride was 2 and a half hours long!
The job however was fun, it wasn't something hard or strenuous.
This mail room worked with sending mortgages to people, some were small, some were huge. We would sort them out, as some of the mortgages all went to one address in other states. The mortgages would all be tied by rubber bands and we would have to flip through them to see where the pages for a different recipient would end and start, afterwards we would staple all of the pages per person together. The next step was folding the pages together to fit either the small envelopes, big envelopes or manilla envelopes... it wasn't difficult, but it was definitely something that took a bit of practice to understand and get it correctly; everyone had their own style. We also had to put these little bookmark like flyers in the envelopes, this way the people would know where it came from.
When documents were all going to the same place, we would start a big mailing box to send off to the companies that the address was going to.
It was very repetitive, but I liked it and I got used to it. I met lot's of great people, as people would get terminated or leave quickly... I met about 15 people in a 4 month radius. When I started, I was one of 6 people. When I was let go, there was only one of the remaining 6 of us that were still there. Two people were fired, one had to go because he had to take care of his children and the other one... well he just vanished. After someone would leave, we would have someone new in. It was a very interesting experience to meet so many people, I only regret meeting one of them later on who was a big creeper! Apparently he was terminated when I was, I kind of felt like I sacrificed myself to get rid of that creep!
The cafe was really big because it was a giant government building with so many different departments, It was also the place where I would go to stare at this guy I liked, I never talked to him though.... I just made sure to go to the cafe at the right hour and stare at him while eating... I'm not a stalker... really! XD
The only weird thing about the building is that it made me have to go to the bathroom, I went to the bathroom everytime I was there, I wasn't the only one either. Once I left, I never had to go to the bathroom while I was at work (Occasionally of course, but never frequent like this was)
It was a fun job that I will never forget.
I give this kind of job a 7/10
The job however was fun, it wasn't something hard or strenuous.
This mail room worked with sending mortgages to people, some were small, some were huge. We would sort them out, as some of the mortgages all went to one address in other states. The mortgages would all be tied by rubber bands and we would have to flip through them to see where the pages for a different recipient would end and start, afterwards we would staple all of the pages per person together. The next step was folding the pages together to fit either the small envelopes, big envelopes or manilla envelopes... it wasn't difficult, but it was definitely something that took a bit of practice to understand and get it correctly; everyone had their own style. We also had to put these little bookmark like flyers in the envelopes, this way the people would know where it came from.
When documents were all going to the same place, we would start a big mailing box to send off to the companies that the address was going to.
It was very repetitive, but I liked it and I got used to it. I met lot's of great people, as people would get terminated or leave quickly... I met about 15 people in a 4 month radius. When I started, I was one of 6 people. When I was let go, there was only one of the remaining 6 of us that were still there. Two people were fired, one had to go because he had to take care of his children and the other one... well he just vanished. After someone would leave, we would have someone new in. It was a very interesting experience to meet so many people, I only regret meeting one of them later on who was a big creeper! Apparently he was terminated when I was, I kind of felt like I sacrificed myself to get rid of that creep!
The cafe was really big because it was a giant government building with so many different departments, It was also the place where I would go to stare at this guy I liked, I never talked to him though.... I just made sure to go to the cafe at the right hour and stare at him while eating... I'm not a stalker... really! XD
The only weird thing about the building is that it made me have to go to the bathroom, I went to the bathroom everytime I was there, I wasn't the only one either. Once I left, I never had to go to the bathroom while I was at work (Occasionally of course, but never frequent like this was)
It was a fun job that I will never forget.
I give this kind of job a 7/10
Let's work as a dog walker!
When I was 13, the neighbors let me walk their dog while they were at work. They would pay me 5 dollars a week and eventually 10 dollars a week, I only did it for about two years because they moved away in 2005 and then just kind of disconnected from me and my parents.
Their dog was named Roo, a cute black and white dog that loved everyone. I'm afraid that Roo is probably dead now, as she is as old as my sister and my sister is in her mid teens.
It was really a fun job, as long as you like dogs and or other pets if it's another animal someone asks you to watch them.
I didn't literally walk Roo; I had a key to the house, and I would let Roo roam around in their backyard. I would play with her for about and hour and then I would bring her inside again and leave.
This is just one form of Dog walking, and I know there are others. I would love to get to watch a dog again, it would be fun since I love dogs.
Although, obviously the pay would not be 5-10 a week for professional dog walking for an adult.
Technically, this was my first job.
I give this job a 10/10
Their dog was named Roo, a cute black and white dog that loved everyone. I'm afraid that Roo is probably dead now, as she is as old as my sister and my sister is in her mid teens.
It was really a fun job, as long as you like dogs and or other pets if it's another animal someone asks you to watch them.
I didn't literally walk Roo; I had a key to the house, and I would let Roo roam around in their backyard. I would play with her for about and hour and then I would bring her inside again and leave.
This is just one form of Dog walking, and I know there are others. I would love to get to watch a dog again, it would be fun since I love dogs.
Although, obviously the pay would not be 5-10 a week for professional dog walking for an adult.
Technically, this was my first job.
I give this job a 10/10
What it's like.... Job experiences
I'm going to post all of the job experiences that I have had so far, the ups and downs and how it all works.
So far, I have worked for an Office, Mail Room, Maintenance, Snow Shoveling, Dog Walking and Retail... so I'll make posts about my experiences there. Most listed above was either non paying or was for a short time. I'll do them in chronological order as well.
So far, I have worked for an Office, Mail Room, Maintenance, Snow Shoveling, Dog Walking and Retail... so I'll make posts about my experiences there. Most listed above was either non paying or was for a short time. I'll do them in chronological order as well.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Orientation # 1
I've never been to an orientation before!!! OR have I...... *Flash back to two insurance companies I went to once...*
I have great news and bad news!
The great news is, I have a job!
The bad news is, it's in retail and the pay is 7.25 an hour (Wah wah wah)
It wasn't an interview, but a meeting; With about 8 other people. We all had to fill out a bunch of work papers. There was a whole lot of down time; so we all got to know each other. One girl was convinced she knew me, but once we found out we went to the same middle school, high school and college, we must have crossed paths at some point in time.
The meeting went well, we mostly filled out papers and the guy who was there told us about the store policies and all of that stuff.
The meeting was nice and everyone was nice as well, although the pay is just deplorable... I mean 7.25 and hour? A gallon of milk costs 5 dollars!
But at least it is a stepping stone in the start of anything for me; even if it sucks... you just have to hold on tightly (And look for something better on the side)
Oddly enough, I can't reveal the name of the company because the person we spoke to said not to talk about the store in a good or bad way.. and he said no blogging! I was like... really.. I was thinking about this blog when he said that.
The only thing I can say is that it's a big retail store much like Kohl's, which the store was compared to.
Training starts tomorrow the 27th, not looking forward to that since I didn't want to work on Saturdays; alternatively I could go on Sunday, but I'll choose it earlier.
Good thing though, the orientation was a paid meeting!
I think this will be an interesting experience for me, as I've never had a retail job before and I am interested in the experience, hopefully it will turn out okay for me.
I'm still going to look for something else in the mean time though...
I am however really sad in a way, cause this means it is time to say good bye to all of the great people at my volunteer work..
It's funny cause I am upgrading and downgrading at the same time.
It's an upgrade because I am getting paid; but it's also a downgrade since office work is so much better than retail.
Clue # 1: If they ask for two forms of I.D, 99% of the chance it means they are hiring you.
This has happened to me twice before, once for a staffing company and another time for a trip to NYC.
Technically, my first employer is a staffing agency. But they have been as useful as a dead cat.
I have great news and bad news!
The great news is, I have a job!
The bad news is, it's in retail and the pay is 7.25 an hour (Wah wah wah)
It wasn't an interview, but a meeting; With about 8 other people. We all had to fill out a bunch of work papers. There was a whole lot of down time; so we all got to know each other. One girl was convinced she knew me, but once we found out we went to the same middle school, high school and college, we must have crossed paths at some point in time.
The meeting went well, we mostly filled out papers and the guy who was there told us about the store policies and all of that stuff.
The meeting was nice and everyone was nice as well, although the pay is just deplorable... I mean 7.25 and hour? A gallon of milk costs 5 dollars!
But at least it is a stepping stone in the start of anything for me; even if it sucks... you just have to hold on tightly (And look for something better on the side)
Oddly enough, I can't reveal the name of the company because the person we spoke to said not to talk about the store in a good or bad way.. and he said no blogging! I was like... really.. I was thinking about this blog when he said that.
The only thing I can say is that it's a big retail store much like Kohl's, which the store was compared to.
Training starts tomorrow the 27th, not looking forward to that since I didn't want to work on Saturdays; alternatively I could go on Sunday, but I'll choose it earlier.
Good thing though, the orientation was a paid meeting!
I think this will be an interesting experience for me, as I've never had a retail job before and I am interested in the experience, hopefully it will turn out okay for me.
I'm still going to look for something else in the mean time though...
I am however really sad in a way, cause this means it is time to say good bye to all of the great people at my volunteer work..
It's funny cause I am upgrading and downgrading at the same time.
It's an upgrade because I am getting paid; but it's also a downgrade since office work is so much better than retail.
Clue # 1: If they ask for two forms of I.D, 99% of the chance it means they are hiring you.
This has happened to me twice before, once for a staffing company and another time for a trip to NYC.
Technically, my first employer is a staffing agency. But they have been as useful as a dead cat.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Social Networking
With Social Networking being a big part of the world these days, it's always good to get yourself out there more. Lot's of employers check social media sites to see who you are and what you're all about.
I suggest creating a Business account for social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
It's also good not to use your usual account, as employers could find something about you that gives them a reason why they do not hire you in the end.
Your business account should only have things related to your coursework, job experience and other things like that. They should also apply to what you do as well... like if you're an artist, post some of your artwork!
Show examples as to why you would be best for any job in your field.
A blog is also a good thing to add as well.
Here are some social networking sites I know of...
http://www.facebook.com
http://www.myspace.com
http://www. twitter.com
http://www.Chime.in/
http://www. littlemonsters.com
http://www. tinierme.com
It's also good to have a website/portfolio as well.
I suggest creating a Business account for social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
It's also good not to use your usual account, as employers could find something about you that gives them a reason why they do not hire you in the end.
Your business account should only have things related to your coursework, job experience and other things like that. They should also apply to what you do as well... like if you're an artist, post some of your artwork!
Show examples as to why you would be best for any job in your field.
A blog is also a good thing to add as well.
Here are some social networking sites I know of...
http://www.facebook.com
http://www.myspace.com
http://www. twitter.com
http://www.Chime.in/
http://www. littlemonsters.com
http://www. tinierme.com
It's also good to have a website/portfolio as well.
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