Getting a second job... - Page 2

AngelofDeath · 10-09-2002, 09:19 AM

Larry, good luck. I did that for a couple of years, it stinks but you gotta do what you gotta do.....

Good luck....

RevRuby · 10-09-2002, 09:46 AM

it's a shame it's needed. i always hated not seeing my family when they ran around with second jobs and such. nathan talks about getting one, but i don't want him to. i'd rather get a first job than him a second, but i don;t think most day cares would take lyn this early! oh well....good luck!!!

Timber Loftis · 10-09-2002, 12:25 PM

I'd love to get a 2nd job for some extra cash, but in my line of work you can't work second jobs. The attitude is "if you have free time, spend it at *this* office." The good thing is I can take work home and work when things are hectic rather than staying late at the office.

myungbass · 10-09-2002, 12:27 PM

i only have one job, but the pay is so bad with my expenses that i need either 2 jobs or a job with better pay..good luck dude

Ronn_Bman · 10-09-2002, 12:46 PM

Be careful with the "it's only for 3 months" idea. I was leaving a job to come to my current job and told them I'd work part-time for a month or two or until they could find someone else. I figured the extra cash would be great for awhile. I've been working there part-time for the last 11 years

The trick is not to take on too much. Even if it's short term, don't let it get under your skin. As long as the people at the second job understand it's a second job for you and work with you, you'll be fine.

I've been super lucky with my second job, but even so, I've had to cut the number of hours in order to retain my sanity....lol!

[ 10-09-2002, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

T/-/alali · 10-09-2002, 05:13 PM

Larry don't go. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee you may get some extra cash but we can't play as much (we really did't anyway but....). Oh well Good luck. If I move i'll be sure to come and buy some stuff from you.

P.S. Tell me your hours when you get them.

Cloudbringer · 10-10-2002, 07:18 AM

Good luck, Larry! It's rough being in that situation and you will no doubt miss the time with your family but I think you can do it. It's a limited time, right? Just the Christmas season?

skywalker · 10-10-2002, 07:32 AM

I worked at KayBee Toys for 1 month before Christmas several years ago.

I quit because I told them I preferred not to work 2 weekend days per week and they proceeded to schedule me both Saturday and Sunday in the same weekend. The manager claimed that the days were in 2 separate weeks and thought it was OK. I guess I was not clear that after working 5 days at my "real" job, I needed to have one day off a week.

They also made me bounce red playground balls around the story, which I thought was silly. I bounced one to a kid and it hit him in the face...ouch! We had waterguns to shoot at each other and to let kids try. I gave it to a kid and he full blast soaked several shelves of puzzle boxes before I could stop him.

It started to get very busy in October and I figured I would not last 'til Christmas if it got worse and so I quit.

Good Luck, Larry...You're gonna need it!

Mark

Larry_OHF · 10-10-2002, 11:45 AM

Woah...Skywalker...that is a messed up story you got there! I hope to not have similar problems. I have alread told her that Sundays are absolutely "no"...

Yes, Cloudy, it is only during the holidays...they will probably lay me off afterward, due to my hours. They know that they need me during Christmas, but not after. They would rather pay high-school students. They come cheaper. I have asked for the wages near an assistant manager, and they agreed, just because they need someone with responsibility and background in there during the hectic season.

skywalker · 10-10-2002, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
Woah...Skywalker...that is a messed up story you got there! I hope to not have similar problems. I have alread told her that Sundays are absolutely "no"...

Yes, Cloudy, it is only during the holidays...they will probably lay me off afterward, due to my hours. They know that they need me during Christmas, but not after. They would rather pay high-school students. They come cheaper. I have asked for the wages near an assistant manager, and they agreed, just because they need someone with responsibility and background in there during the hectic season.

Seriously, I think it was mostly poor management. I hope you do much better. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Mark

10-09-2002, 09:19 AM	#11
AngelofDeath Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: June 11, 2001 Location: Wherever the road takes me..... Age: 54 Posts: 609	Larry, good luck. I did that for a couple of years, it stinks but you gotta do what you gotta do..... Good luck.... __________________ I am the Angel of Death You Can Not Hide

10-09-2002, 09:46 AM	#12
RevRuby Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Limbo Age: 44 Posts: 1,720	it's a shame it's needed. i always hated not seeing my family when they ran around with second jobs and such. nathan talks about getting one, but i don't want him to. i'd rather get a first job than him a second, but i don;t think most day cares would take lyn this early! oh well....good luck!!! __________________ peek-a-boo

10-09-2002, 12:25 PM	#13
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I'd love to get a 2nd job for some extra cash, but in my line of work you can't work second jobs. The attitude is "if you have free time, spend it at this office." The good thing is I can take work home and work when things are hectic rather than staying late at the office. __________________

10-09-2002, 12:27 PM	#14
myungbass Manshoon Join Date: September 18, 2002 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 40 Posts: 159	i only have one job, but the pay is so bad with my expenses that i need either 2 jobs or a job with better pay..good luck dude __________________ no no! put it on rocco ya look scary!<br /><br />now rocco, are ya sure yer oh-bee kay-bee? ::snicker::<br /><br />Shepherds we shall be<br />For thee, my Lord, for thee.<br />Power hath descended forth from Thy hand<br />So feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.<br />We will flow a river forth to Thee<br />And teeming with souls shall it ever be.<br />In Nomeni Patri Et Fili<br />Spiritus Sancti

10-09-2002, 12:46 PM	#15
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Be careful with the "it's only for 3 months" idea. I was leaving a job to come to my current job and told them I'd work part-time for a month or two or until they could find someone else. I figured the extra cash would be great for awhile. I've been working there part-time for the last 11 years The trick is not to take on too much. Even if it's short term, don't let it get under your skin. As long as the people at the second job understand it's a second job for you and work with you, you'll be fine. I've been super lucky with my second job, but even so, I've had to cut the number of hours in order to retain my sanity....lol! [ 10-09-2002, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-09-2002, 05:13 PM	#16
T/-/alali Baaz Draconian Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Cornelius,NC Age: 36 Posts: 700	Larry don't go. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee you may get some extra cash but we can't play as much (we really did't anyway but....). Oh well Good luck. If I move i'll be sure to come and buy some stuff from you. P.S. Tell me your hours when you get them. __________________ I am the Ferret king, master of the hordes, allied to Someguy\'s mighty pinguins, we will soon rule the world!

10-10-2002, 07:18 AM	#17
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Good luck, Larry! It's rough being in that situation and you will no doubt miss the time with your family but I think you can do it. It's a limited time, right? Just the Christmas season? __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

10-10-2002, 07:32 AM	#18
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	I worked at KayBee Toys for 1 month before Christmas several years ago. I quit because I told them I preferred not to work 2 weekend days per week and they proceeded to schedule me both Saturday and Sunday in the same weekend. The manager claimed that the days were in 2 separate weeks and thought it was OK. I guess I was not clear that after working 5 days at my "real" job, I needed to have one day off a week. They also made me bounce red playground balls around the story, which I thought was silly. I bounced one to a kid and it hit him in the face...ouch! We had waterguns to shoot at each other and to let kids try. I gave it to a kid and he full blast soaked several shelves of puzzle boxes before I could stop him. It started to get very busy in October and I figured I would not last 'til Christmas if it got worse and so I quit. Good Luck, Larry...You're gonna need it! Mark

10-10-2002, 11:45 AM	#19
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Woah...Skywalker...that is a messed up story you got there! I hope to not have similar problems. I have alread told her that Sundays are absolutely "no"... Yes, Cloudy, it is only during the holidays...they will probably lay me off afterward, due to my hours. They know that they need me during Christmas, but not after. They would rather pay high-school students. They come cheaper. I have asked for the wages near an assistant manager, and they agreed, just because they need someone with responsibility and background in there during the hectic season.

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