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Post by Shroomery_ on Nov 17, 2011 3:24:42 GMT
Title says it, finally working! Got a job at wal-mart as a Curtosy Associate (cart pusher, push carts for people unable to, etc) and noticed its a very hard job for a beginner (young still). Anyone do this job in the past and can give me any hints. Also I work usually at 7 in the morning, what time should I hit the sack to be ready for work? I get up at 5:30 - 6:00.
Sorry guys, just really excited about this job (it sucks, but its money in the pocket with a lot of nice people as well), especially the way jobs are for us younger folks these days so I would like to keep it!
What do you fellow workers think?
Shroomery
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Post by Werehound Silverfang on Nov 17, 2011 3:31:02 GMT
Get your butt in bed at 9:00. 10:00 at the latest, but it REALLY depends on how much sleep you usually require. The more sleep you get, the more patient you will be.
Dealing with people can be a wonderful job, as well as a nightmare. You're going to need all the patience you can to deal with those few belligerents you do get.
In all, keep a calm head, enjoy the work, and talk with the shoppers. It may seem unimportant but striking up a conversation can really make people happy. There's a flip side though, it *can* make some people upset (rare in my experience) so you need to learn to recognize signs of aggravation.
Good luck in the workforce, son! (Bwahaha, Ironic that, I can't be much older than you).
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Post by chirality on Nov 17, 2011 4:46:10 GMT
I'd agree with everything but the first part--silliness, plain and simple! Don't fall into the trap of getting sleep; it's a waste of time.
Although Were surely has good intentions, I'm sorry to say that he's misinformed. Instead of listening to his advice, follow these instructions:
Step 1: Make sure you have absolutely no constraints on your PM schedule such as "bedtime".
Step 2: Play HG all night, and all morning, until you have to go to work.
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Post by uncanny on Nov 17, 2011 14:47:28 GMT
I think Were has it mostly right. The only thing I would say is, with regards to sleep amount, this totally depends on you and what your body insists on. Myself, I can't function if I get more than 4 hours a night (and woe betide me if I try sleep in). I'm grumpy and irritable for most of the day. But if my wife gets even one minute less than a full 8 hours, then she's wrecked. So.. it depends on you. I've had a lot of luck personally with the following process since taking on my current role at work (requires me to be up at sparrow-fart, ready to go): 1) Practice getting up as soon as your alarm clock goes off. By that I mean, get yourself ready for bed, setup your alarm, be reclined in bed, ALARM GOES OFF GET UP GET SHOWERED/TEETH/ETC. Reset, redo x10. 2) This is important. Get to sleep when you're tired. Don't try go early/finish that movie/have a late night snack/etc. When your body is into a routine for a particular time in the morning, it will automatically know what sleep you need. I've found I get to bed between 12am and 2am depending on what my day has been like. 3) Weekends? Sleep late? Ok, as you like. Just make sure you get up as normal otherwise your body will stop being moved by the alarm. If you did the above you should start seeing how the practice works. It forces you to get up and get moving before you can think about what you're doing. If you shower in the morning, this is actually quite useful as you can get up earlier and by the time you're out the shower you'll have had the critical 30 minutes to get up and moving that all the "sleep therapists" say you should have. This works for me, my wife, my kids, most of my family in fact. I don't guarantee it will work for you; just sharing what has done so for me
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Post by thomascovenant on Nov 17, 2011 18:42:44 GMT
A thing none said for now it's about saving, i suggest you to put in a account a minimum of 10% of ur earning, and if u live with ur parents this can go to 25% minimum easyly, if u take use of this early and keep this going u will accumulate a nice amount for ur future.
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Post by vorshlumpf on Nov 17, 2011 20:50:51 GMT
A thing none said for now it's about saving, i suggest you to put in a account a minimum of 10% of ur earning, and if u live with ur parents this can go to 25% minimum easyly, if u take use of this early and keep this going u will accumulate a nice amount for ur future. Yeah, I have to agree with this. "Pay yourself" that 10% each pay cheque, and you'll be happy to always have that spare cash around. I've been doing that for almost a decade, and that money comes in really handy (and accumulates decent interest since I put it in a dedicated savings account). Congrats on the job! - Niilo
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Post by CataclysmicDeath on Nov 17, 2011 23:20:21 GMT
Well I'm an insomniac anyway so require very little sleep to function but if I want to function well I try to get around 5 hours sleep a night. It really does depend on the person though. My uncle is useless if he doesn't get a full 8 hours sleep. That's just something you will have to work out yourself. Congress on the job
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Post by thomascovenant on Nov 18, 2011 4:18:06 GMT
i dont remember where i read this but when u feel sleepy this stand for like 20 minutes and if u pass over this time then next time will be in 2 hours , donno if i explain this good but sorry i dont see how to say in a better way
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Post by Shroomery_ on Nov 20, 2011 21:20:12 GMT
My legs have been taking it hard, finally getting used to it but now my achilles tendon on my right leg is really hurtin' me. I'm sure it will pass, been restin it and using arthritis cream on it, kinda helps.
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Post by dynneroth on Nov 21, 2011 20:12:57 GMT
I know I'll get a lot of grief for this, but I'm assuming you're somewhere between 15 and 19 years old. Most people that age and even young adults (18-30) will say sleep is unnecessary/overrated/for the weak/etc. According to the Mayo Clinic and the American Psychological Association, adolescents need around 9 hours of sleep each night for optimal performance. Sleep deprivation can aggravate symptoms of depression and ADHD. Also, trying to make up for lost sleep on weekends can worsen the problems caused by lack of sleep during the week. Lights in the bedroom, especially blue lights, can confuse your mind while you try to sleep. Blue lights mimic the early morning sun and triggers your mind to think it is time to wake up. White noise, brown noise, and pink noise can be used to mask sounds through the night and can often help a person sleep better. And having a regular bedtime and wake time, even on weekends, helps the body maintain its natural cycles. One last thing, sleep deprivation can cause increased cortisol levels in the body which in turn causes the body to store fat and can make it nearly impossible to maintain a healthy weight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 20:25:28 GMT
Just get your sleep fcs. A regular sleeping schedule helps as has been mentioned.
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Post by wollstonecraft on Nov 21, 2011 22:36:18 GMT
My legs have been taking it hard, finally getting used to it but now my achilles tendon on my right leg is really hurtin' me. I'm sure it will pass, been restin it and using arthritis cream on it, kinda helps. I'm sorry that I didnt mention this earlier. I meant to. The best advice I can give a new/ young worker is: Be careful! New and young workers are far more likely to injure themselves on the job than anyone else. Some tips on staying safe at work: - Spend some money on a good pair of shoes. Crappy shoes are the worst thing you can own. Get decent insoles too. - Don't be afraid to say "No." New employees are often afraid to refuse dangerous work because they are worried that they will get fired. You have the right to say 'no' to anything you dont feel comfortable with. - Dont try to be a hero. Dont try to do more than you can handle. - If it hurts, stop.- If you don't think you can do something on your own, ask for help. There are no awards for blowing your back out lifting something too heavy for you, and there is no shame in asking for help with something. - Finally, and most importantly, Dont put your hand any where you wouldnt put your wiener. Seriously, if the boss asks you reach into the trash compacter to pull something out, ask yourself, "Do I trust this machine enough to put my Johnson in it?" If the answer is 'no,' keep your hands out of it too. I have seen new employees get injured on the job because they were trying to impress or trying not to look weak. In the end, the only person who is going to watch out for you is you.-WSCraft
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Post by dynneroth on Nov 22, 2011 0:00:35 GMT
Just get your sleep fcs. A regular sleeping schedule helps as has been mentioned. Thanks overdriver. Looking back on my post, I probably should have just written what you did and left the sermon for church.
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Post by Torin on Nov 22, 2011 6:12:27 GMT
Dynneroth, I find your post quite interesting. I've learned something.
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Post by FunkySwerve on Nov 23, 2011 7:00:39 GMT
- Finally, and most importantly, Dont put your hand any where you wouldnt put your wiener. Seriously, if the boss asks you reach into the trash compacter to pull something out, ask yourself, "Do I trust this machine enough to put my Johnson in it?" If the answer is 'no,' keep your hands out of it too. So, uh, do you refuse to shake people's hands, or... Funky
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