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June 24, 2005
New Job, the untold story
So Im finding more and more amneties to the job which I havent mentioned yet so far. Of course there are a few downfalls as well.
First off is the fruit. Fresh, organcic, banana's, cumquats, pears etc... Delicious and free.
The other is working through lunches. Yeah I know for most it would seem like a plus but they not only pay you the OT, they buy lunch too. For someone like me, who is used to working through lunch, it a bonus. As long as I get a few quick, nicotine fixes in there, Im fine with it.
The last thing that I should mention is the free coffee they supply. Coffee or hot cocoa, tea, or whatever your preference may be, its free to help yourself.
With this said, and the fact I dont have to ride BART, it makes up for a lot that was lacking in pay. I figured it out and it comes out to be an extra 2600 year on an average.
So amneties. It seems Im getting enough with all of the above and yet there are still Weekly Incentive Payouts (WIPs). ideas and suggestions are always welcome and you are rewarded money if they make it happen. There are also incentives based on sales totals per individual. These are available from the beginning. Full WIPs are a percentage of sales, minus the costs and a few other calculations which end up being a lower base pay but a percentage that could range from $5-$10 per hour additional.
As for the people I work with, I have to say they are actually a fantastic bunch of people. Now that Im seeing personalities and getting to know some of them better, they all seem pretty happy in their every day lives as well as at work. Thats definitely a plus for me after the last job where it seemed like most people either a) complained about everything b) were too set in their ways and looking for things to go wrong because thats what they were used to or c) neutral as far as work relationship and friendship relationships go. Only 2 qualified for that department.
So with all that said, the job seems to be worth the chance Ive taken with it. Hopefully it will continue and Ill see more and more opportunities to make extra money. Im glad Im giving it a chance so far.
As for the only downfall, I dont seem to get out of there on time. In the future when everything settles down more, I wont have this issue but for now I have so much to do bfore moving. Its not too much of an issue and since I talked to them about it, they seem responsive and Ive been out of there at 3:30 the past few days.
From my perspective I have no problem being on time and they expect that. In the same respect where I can understand there need and be there on time, I think they should understand my needs to leave on time. Enough said.
So the past few says we have been cleaning. The landlord is showing the apartment this weekend so we've been busy with that. Last night Josh was a maniac with cleaning, and took on the bathroom. As most of us know, its the place np one wants to clean. He's braver than me.
This weekend ahead is pride. Saturday Im heading with Josh for a few hours Burning Oyster Paradox, which is a work space he is planning on getting involved with. The Pink Party starts around 7pm and Im hoping to get there right about that time, and Sunday is the parade. Friends and fun for all.
Hopefully pictures to come soon
Posted by Des at June 24, 2005 04:19 PM
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