Post by Admin on Mar 31, 2014 3:15:52 GMT -6
Usually the ones who actually have decent jobs and have little to complain about.
I don't generally mind complaints about work. Work isn't always fun, and can suck.
But some things they complain about are just stupid, and for some this is their first job so they really don't understand they have it easy.
(Also none of this applies to Ari or Jamie because fast food is hard and don't even get me started on tutoring. Or anyone else with a job really)
One friend complained that her bosses expect her to greet customers as they come in, even if she's dealing with a customer. This is literally a no brainer. I have to do this. While you're ringing up a customer, if you see/hear one come in, you just look up, say "Hello!" with a smile, and go back to what you're doing. It takes two seconds and the only customers that are bothered by it weren't going to be good customers to begin with. Yet my friend complained that she can't do so much at once, and that all her customers would complain because you have to give them 100% of your attention all the time. First off, if you're giving 100% of your attention to a customer right in front of you you're not doing your job right, and this really only applies to retail jobs as far as I can think. You have to keep an eye out for thieves, make note of any messes, keep an eye out for other customers that look like they need/want your help, ect. It's not difficult at all, but if you're focusing every inch of attention on one customer past your first week or two, then you're going to overlook a LOT. Which is sad because retail is super easy.
My other friend works at a museum and usually takes tickets. Sitting down. In an air conditioned space. But always complains that she's sooooo tired from work.
Please. Come spend two hours at my job and talk to me about tired. I don't get breaks. It's a good day if I get to sit down and god forbid I take a bite of anything because suddenly customers everywhere.
Also it kind of bugs me when people who just get a job talk about how they feel so adult spending and being in control of money they make and how they finally feel ready for the real world, which I totally get, but then you find out they literally spend every single paycheck on video games, clothes, and junk food. I'm totally fine if you're like 16/17 and too young to be on your own or you just leave it at the adult part because if you have a job you're an adult at least in my eyes, but you aren't ready for the real world at all. Mommy still pays all your bills, buys you food, and buys you the basic clothing you need. You're not saving anything, and you're not spending it on anything you NEED. I get my paycheck and it's gone the moment it enters my hands. It's been sanctioned brutally into bills, savings, and groceries. If David and I do something fun like go see a movie, it's because we were careful with our money. If our paycheck was good, we save $10 and put it into a "Fun Fund" to use when one of us is starting to feel a little crazed. It keeps us level and calm and happy.
I don't generally mind complaints about work. Work isn't always fun, and can suck.
But some things they complain about are just stupid, and for some this is their first job so they really don't understand they have it easy.
(Also none of this applies to Ari or Jamie because fast food is hard and don't even get me started on tutoring. Or anyone else with a job really)
One friend complained that her bosses expect her to greet customers as they come in, even if she's dealing with a customer. This is literally a no brainer. I have to do this. While you're ringing up a customer, if you see/hear one come in, you just look up, say "Hello!" with a smile, and go back to what you're doing. It takes two seconds and the only customers that are bothered by it weren't going to be good customers to begin with. Yet my friend complained that she can't do so much at once, and that all her customers would complain because you have to give them 100% of your attention all the time. First off, if you're giving 100% of your attention to a customer right in front of you you're not doing your job right, and this really only applies to retail jobs as far as I can think. You have to keep an eye out for thieves, make note of any messes, keep an eye out for other customers that look like they need/want your help, ect. It's not difficult at all, but if you're focusing every inch of attention on one customer past your first week or two, then you're going to overlook a LOT. Which is sad because retail is super easy.
My other friend works at a museum and usually takes tickets. Sitting down. In an air conditioned space. But always complains that she's sooooo tired from work.
Please. Come spend two hours at my job and talk to me about tired. I don't get breaks. It's a good day if I get to sit down and god forbid I take a bite of anything because suddenly customers everywhere.
Also it kind of bugs me when people who just get a job talk about how they feel so adult spending and being in control of money they make and how they finally feel ready for the real world, which I totally get, but then you find out they literally spend every single paycheck on video games, clothes, and junk food. I'm totally fine if you're like 16/17 and too young to be on your own or you just leave it at the adult part because if you have a job you're an adult at least in my eyes, but you aren't ready for the real world at all. Mommy still pays all your bills, buys you food, and buys you the basic clothing you need. You're not saving anything, and you're not spending it on anything you NEED. I get my paycheck and it's gone the moment it enters my hands. It's been sanctioned brutally into bills, savings, and groceries. If David and I do something fun like go see a movie, it's because we were careful with our money. If our paycheck was good, we save $10 and put it into a "Fun Fund" to use when one of us is starting to feel a little crazed. It keeps us level and calm and happy.
