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Squeakicoo! I'm the Cheat!
Wednesday, 15 June 2005 11:46Yesterday wasn't a bad day...it was a "meh" day. All day at Wal-Mart, despite nothing bad happening, I just had a cloud over my head all day. I find myself becoming more and more disillusioned with working for them, especially after reading their magazine, Wal-Mart World; every issue, there's a story about some associate who, through the generosity, kindness, and good nature of fellow associates and management, shine to success. I notice one thing in common with every such story--they're all associates from stores in the Midwest and Southern U.S. Just goes to show you--while we may not agree with much of the moral, "Bible Belt" mentality of the area, they still treat you like human beings.
So, I called several places yesterday to see if they were hiring, and I landed upon one key prospect: Cingular Wireless, just 5 minutes walking from here. They are currently hiring for full time, sales rep positions, with a base salary between $16,000-$20,000 PLUS commision. The base salary is dependant upon experience. Since I have 9 months of experience with selling phones, predominately Cingular, I doubt I'd get the $16,000 base salary (this boils down to about 7.70/hr). The $20,000 (about 9.60 an hour)...I'd like that. Plus commision. So I applied online last night.
I called my stepdad to tell him that it was looking very unlikely I'd be making the trip, and he explained to me his views on both sides of the issue. However, he did agree with me, and told me to call out sick, July 4, to see the James Taylor concert. They'd probably nail me right then and there, but...we'll see what happens. It's not dead yet.
Important to Carolyn, Dan, and whoever else is coming to the RenFaire:
The RenFaire is from August 6 to September 25, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day. We need to start planning for it NOW. Otherwise, this shit with Wal-Mart (and your respective employers) will happen again.
Also important: the Super Smash Melee contest will begin July 6th. Remember, it's an elimination-style contest, containing 128 characters from fighting games. There shall be a prize for the person who earns the most points in the contest, probably a video game of their choice. If you want more info, check out tiduskingdom.suddenlaunch.com, and click on the Super Smash Melee thread. This contest is open to ANYONE, and you can fill out your tournament brackets here: http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=107341
If you're having trouble with it, email me and ask me for a MS Word copy of the bracket.
Bracket submission deadline is July 1st, 2 weeks to go. I only have 5 entries so far.
Today and tomorrow off, hopefully my check comes in.
And now, food.
So, I called several places yesterday to see if they were hiring, and I landed upon one key prospect: Cingular Wireless, just 5 minutes walking from here. They are currently hiring for full time, sales rep positions, with a base salary between $16,000-$20,000 PLUS commision. The base salary is dependant upon experience. Since I have 9 months of experience with selling phones, predominately Cingular, I doubt I'd get the $16,000 base salary (this boils down to about 7.70/hr). The $20,000 (about 9.60 an hour)...I'd like that. Plus commision. So I applied online last night.
I called my stepdad to tell him that it was looking very unlikely I'd be making the trip, and he explained to me his views on both sides of the issue. However, he did agree with me, and told me to call out sick, July 4, to see the James Taylor concert. They'd probably nail me right then and there, but...we'll see what happens. It's not dead yet.
Important to Carolyn, Dan, and whoever else is coming to the RenFaire:
The RenFaire is from August 6 to September 25, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day. We need to start planning for it NOW. Otherwise, this shit with Wal-Mart (and your respective employers) will happen again.
Also important: the Super Smash Melee contest will begin July 6th. Remember, it's an elimination-style contest, containing 128 characters from fighting games. There shall be a prize for the person who earns the most points in the contest, probably a video game of their choice. If you want more info, check out tiduskingdom.suddenlaunch.com, and click on the Super Smash Melee thread. This contest is open to ANYONE, and you can fill out your tournament brackets here: http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=107341
If you're having trouble with it, email me and ask me for a MS Word copy of the bracket.
Bracket submission deadline is July 1st, 2 weeks to go. I only have 5 entries so far.
Today and tomorrow off, hopefully my check comes in.
And now, food.
