I am SOOO Sad!!! :*( *Vent*

[ChicknThief]

Bama, I live in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area. Any assistance in finding a job would be vastly appreciated. There are so many places to work here, but no one seems to be hiring. My young age doesn't help either, regardless of my job experience and exceptional references.

Tutter, you are a genius! I hadn't even thought of applying at the local bookstore... I LOVE to read and go through several books a month. I will definately try my luck there.

Chickster: Unfortunately, it seems that none of the super small businesses are hiring. I would love to work in a close setting like that. I absolutely thrive on making lasting friendships, a sure byproduct of working in a close environment with someone.

tnknhunting: I would, but I don't think I would be able to bring the subject up civally. (I am not as strong as you think bamadominaker

) I tend to get... lets say passionate... when I am treated as such without due cause. I think it may go better for me to just quit when I find a job, and not ever bring this up with him again. Hopefully he will not be able to put my face to my name, and that I will not be treated poorly because of this.

 

[Blondie]

OK, you all - as a former business owner (bar/restaurant), I have to take the side of the manager.

First of all, didn't your mom know you had training that day? And she STILL didn't tell you a head of time it would conflict with training? Why did she wait until the last minute? Or did you not tell her you had a new job?

Don't have your mom call - you would look really immature if your mommy had to call your work.

There are so many employees who take jobs for granted. The manager has to cover shifts and keep his store running. He has to plan for X amount of employees and cannot allow people to call in for stupid reasons. It takes time and money to train people and there is no need to hire people who do not take their job seriously.

I blame the mother for not telling you ahead of time.

 

[SpottedCrow]

I've been on BOTH sides of this coin...

I once was fired from a job because I couldn't make it in because I had pneumonia...

I've been a boss and had people just never show up and when I call them this particular one said that I have another job...so when were you gonna tell me?

You're a youngun, so I can expect that you'll get another job...I'd never put up with a boss like that...I'm sorry...I had to quit a job that I loved and adored because my boss was stealing from the store like he had a right to do it...

I wouldn't stay there if you're doing great CS and he's treating you like snot.

 

[ChicknThief]

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Blondie, my mother (jeaucamom) is a former cancer patient. Her docter made a dosage mistake, and begin administering ten times the prescibed amount of chemotherapy to her weekly. The result was severely damaged EVERYTHING. Including her memory. She was literally fried with all of the chemicals pulsing through her veins. Yes, I did mention this to her. No, she did not remember. Is that her fault? I think not.

Yes, it would have looked immature to have my mother call in for me. Note that I did not.

I have already mentioned that this job is important, as it provides a means to keep my car. Note also that I have chosen to attend training, therefore deeming the job more important that my little sister's birthday, as flawed as that may be. I daresay that I do not take this job for granted.

As you can see by my "secret shop" scores, I take my job extremely seriously. I was highly prized at my last job, and had two different departments lobbying to have me promoted into each respective department. My manager took me aside after a few months of employment, and told me that if I stayed long enough, he would groom me for manager after climbing "the ladder". I DESPISE working with people who do not perform to the best of their ability.

Before you sing to loudly of this manager, take another look at his shop scores, and then tell me what you think of his managerial skills.

Before you assign blame to my mother, refer back to paragraph 1.


Blondie, my great grandparents founded a non-profit oranization known as Milhous Children's Services when they were in their late twenties. The business has stayed in the family, and I have seen management, GOOD management, up close and personal, throughout my entire life. I can tell you, NEVER, under ANY circumstances, was ANY of our employees treated in such a manner. We have had employees steal thousands of dollars, and yes, their jobs were terminated, but it was done by competant, respectful managers and supervisors. Respect is all-important, and it breeds loyalty. You cannot gain the respect of your employees by treating them with contempt.

That said, you are entitled to your opinion. I look forward to reading and learning from your posts in the future.

 

[DuckLady]

You should stay with Safeway. Your service is great and you should be proud.

I am going on 20 years next month with Safeway and I love it.

 

[CarriBrown]

You know what, if this boss sucks, then leave. I would have gone with my family if I were you... You're still young and life is too short to have a shoddy boss.
I've been a manager, and an employee... so I see both sides here.. BUT the manager should treat his employees with respect. Good grief.
Go find another supermarket to work for!

 

[seminolewind]

ChickenThief, I think you did the right thing. You have fine qualities as an employee, and you must gain alot of self respect from that. I'm sure that you can go have fun another day.
Your boss is a jerk, but you are not. One day you'll be able to spit on his head

 

[McGoo]

ChickenTheif,
Unfortunately this is one of life's lessons. Jerks can be found at any age, sex and sometimes we have the misfortune of having them for a boss -

You are young and have many options in jobs and paths open to you. Don't get bogged down in a bad situation and/or let someone bring you down. Responsibly continue until you have another job where you are respected whether it's a book store or Safeway or wherever.

Hold your head high and don't go down to the level of your boss.

 

[chicken_boy_Kurt]

That is horrible, you are still young and should not have to miss something like that for work (but at least you are over 16 and can get a real job, but thats beside the point). And I agree that you should quit as soon as possible.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Sorry, guys. I have to agree with Blondie. I was in seasonal management at a major Ohio amusement park for four years. Every summer, we'd spend the first month of operations weeding out -- and firing -- people who weren't reliable. There was always someone available to take their place.

You haven't built up enough rapport with management at your new job to ask for and expect special favors. Your old job is over, and unfortunately, what you did there doesn't really matter to a new boss. They don't know you personally yet. In a service operation, attitude, reliability and your relationship with your supervisors are just as important as any skills you have.

As a new employee, your role is to impress your new supervisors. Unfortunately, their impression of you may have changed a little since the interview due to the fact that you asked for time off before you even started working regular shifts for them. Your boss isn't being mean or unfeeling; he's being a boss. He probably realizes that, with the way the economy is now, there are 100 people that could easily walk in off the street who could take over the position you just got and do just as well.

Rule #1 of Service Jobs: You can always be replaced.

P.S. If you're old enough to have a job, you're old enough to take care of job-related business on your own. NEVER have a parent talk to your manager for you. It looks BAD.