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Got a new job.
Topic Started: Nov 17 2010, 10:11 AM (283 Views)
NAK
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A food distribution warehouse got back to me about my application, and after the most intimidating job interview I have ever endured, they said they would give me a try. After a few months of hopping between one and two jobs, full- and part-time, I think this one will finally stick. Why, you ask? Well, this place will be a "first" for a lot of things. This is the first time:

- the management staff have been competent, caring, and willing to follow their own rules.
- there have been strict policies that are actually ENFORCED. (One kid was let go the second day of orientation for joking around during a demonstration.)
- supervisors actually encourage employees to take initiative in correcting co-workers who aren't following protocol.
- there have been group incentives that encourage teamwork and accountability. (You can earn up to an extra $9/hr for cooperating with your team to work safely and efficiently.)
- management takes notice of bad workers and gives them the boot before they have times to bring the team down with their attitude.

This place is a well-oiled machine. Only enough people on shift to get the job done, so no bored employees getting in your way looking for something to do. They pay weekly, which rocks. The real topper, though: It's permanent day-shift once the two-week orientation is over. Goodbye, graveyard. :woot: :woot: :woot:
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Mark
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Gratz!

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Welcome my son, welcome, to, the machine!
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Nice!! Days are good. :)
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sue
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That sounds really good, NAK. A good work environment, and management that takes their staff seriously.
And a day shift. :woot:

congrats dude.
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Mikhailoh
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Sounds good. It is frustrating to work somewhere the employees can act all union-like.
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NAK
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Funny you should say that, Mik. We happen to be unionized. :lol:
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Congratulations!! :party: (eh... Condolences on being unionized...) :unsure:
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NAK, sounds real good man. Hope it works out well for ya. :smile:

Guess posting at work is ruled out though, eh?
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Good stuff!
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Red Rice
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Congrats!

First LW, now you... the economy must be getting better! :thumb:
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Congrats man ... I hope you find yourself really enjoying it.
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Dewey
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there have been strict policies that are actually ENFORCED.


You're doomed.




Just teasin', congratulations! ^_^
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Axtremus
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Congratulations! :thumb:
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way to get off the nite shift!
it behooves me to behold
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:thumb: :thumb: :cheers:
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