Let me tell you that I have been completely spoiled by my years of "Banker's" hours....I am quite happy to be doing something else, but the hours are going to take some serious getting used to.
I am starting my countdown until next Tuesday when I officially exit my training - which, I kid you not, has gone on for 4 weeks....I guess I shouldn't complain, it is retail and I have still had weekends off......until now..=(....
This coming Friday I do what they call my "Skill Certification"...It's an online assessment, followed by what they call a guided conversation where they ask me questions and grade my answers, and THAT is followed by a 2 hour or little less role play....Did I mention I absolutely detest role plays?? I have no problem getting in front of a real live customer, but these fake scenarios are uncomfortable to say the least. All of this is to take place via web/conference call so there won't be anyone right in my face for this....kind of weird but what can ya do?? I am praying I get through it with a passing score, if I don't I will once again be unemployed...not a very good option right now.
I have no doubt that I will be fine, however with passing comes the realization that I am now subject to random hours.....
EWWWW........not liking it one bit.....
I will be off Saturday, Sunday, and the were gracious enough to give me Monday as well......yeah....maybe that's because I am scheduled to work the next SEVEN days in a row!!! A little relief before the craziness hits, perhaps?? Then I am welcomed into the "I now work weekends" life.....I guess the hours could be worse...We are open 10-7 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. Not so bad, but for someone who has been spoiled rotten on a cush schedule, these seem like the end of the world =(......
My only saving grace is that I will be going out for maternity leave in less than 3 months.....less than 90 days....less than 12 weeks.....I guess I can hack it. Then the plan is to check into part-time.....cross your fingers for me =)...
I really do like the job and it's nice to be interested in the stuff you sell....
Banking??? - B-O-R-I-N-G
Cell Phones??? DUH - I live for mine =)
It's so cool to work for a place that ENCOURAGES you to play on your phone all day long!! The more you play, the more you know and the better sales person you become!! Internet?? They say please play there....again....KNOWLEDGE is power..did I also mention I get cell service FREE??? Not just for me but a substantial discount for anyone else I put on my account???
EXAMPLE:
Me & Joe : Unlimited Minutes, Unlimited Texts, Internet, and insurance on both phones..........
READY????
Don't be jealous........
We pay a whopping.......
$35.00 a month!!!!
between the two of us we weren't getting near all that stuff and paying about $130.00 together.....
That in itself is pretty freakin' awesome!!! I guess I shouldn't complain =) The hours aren't wonderful but they could be a whole lot worse!!!!
8 days and counting................................
Jul 13, 2009
Starting the countdown....
Posted by Miss Priss at 1:06 PM
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3 comments:
I don't know if I could do it. Every time I think of leaving banking, it's the hours that stop me!
Gottta take a chance =)
i'll keep my banking hours, thanks, lol.
I know what you mean about the roll playing, lol. At home with the right person, that's one thing. In a classroom full of strangers, ugh.... that's torture. we have a 3 day class we have to take (i've already done mine twice) where we spend all 3 days roll playing various interactions between members and employees.
It SUCKS!
But the benefits are great so i can't complain. Sounds like yours are too. The weekends will fly by and before you know it, your bundle of joy will be here and you'll be off work for 12 weeks, lol.
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