So, I got fired a couple days ago from my shitty job at a large American retail store. Now, the problem is, I wasn't fired for being shitty to customers or not showing up all the time, I was fired for sucking at the retail components - like keeping stuff stocked and looking nice, and doing stuff like that.
The reason I was fired pretty much tells me that I shouldn't look for another job in retail, because I'm obviously not good at it (as sad as that sounds). Additionally, I refuse to work in food service, and am too clumsy for factory work. Is there any option aside from being a janitor at my mall?
I'm getting back into school this fall, but I need something in the meantime, as my landlord doesn't accept all-A report cards as payment.
It's summertime, do yard work.
Retail is not hard to get into...be a salesperson at Best Buy. They do not work commission and get regular pay. Any trained monkey can do retail. Whoever told you you suck at retail is an ass clown.
>>1 Ha! You sound just like me! They told me I was fired for taking to long to "zone." (same thing you were talking about; keeping stuff stocked, looking nice) But the thing is, not only did I zone my area, but I zoned 2 other peoples areas as well. I actually zoned one person's area 3 times! Ahh retail...gotta love it!
Do something in nature?
It's good for the body and good for the spirit. 9-5 cubicle drone or obsequious sales slug it ain't.
>>4 I should add that I was fired the day after I zoned all of those areas.
This is pretty different where I work. At my store, just showing up means a lot more than being a great worker.
We lose someone about once a week and usually it's because they don't show up and never come back. They have to keep the ones that are reliable.
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Argh. Don't use that hideous word. I can't take any more zoning! From the way you worded this post, I think we may have worked at the same store, haha. (well, not the SAME store, but for the same company).
I've thought about applying at Best Buy, but I know it's kinda hard to get on. Geek Squad is a maybe, since I'm good with computers, but I'm worried that I'm too good. :/