Tired of this...

[octopi23]

More fun from "log2i (-64) Flags."

Not needed (or I Don't Swing That Way, Part I)

25ish, white trash looking fellow walks up and asks one of my 10 Least Favorite Questions.

SC: So how much does this cost?

For one, there's a sign right in front of you. For two, not even a hello? Not even a how are you?

Me: -points to sign-

SC: Huh?

Me: Please read the sign, sir. The price is right there.

SC: Alright, you little cocksucker.

Me: -- Please don't talk to me like that, sir.

He doesn't make a note of it, plays and leaves.

Utter insanity

When I work the closing shift, my timeslip is marked out to 15 minutes after park close. That's fine and dandy, as there are closing procedures to be done. However, when making sure your shit's together transcends into short-sighted greed, I get plain up angry. We do not use those fifteen minutes to close our games and get out! No, management keeps us up to 45 minutes after park close for the sole purpose of selling our games to people on their way out. I can kind of see the rationale behind it, but it always leads to annoying pushes to play after the park closes. Sometimes, the line's backed up so far, I don't get out until 9 when the park closes at 8! It's maddening, especially when people have the GALL to get impatient because I'm one person and they should be gone already anyway! Boggles the mind! Onto the real story...

So, I had to process a few refunds at the game I did. After being taken late at another game to spiel it out to the bitter end, I tell management for the third time that I need money refunded to my bank, because we are supposed to give money to guests from the bank when the crane games, photo booths, etc. eat their money. I get told by my sup to go up and get dropped by a change sup on the opposite end of the park. I know where this is going. Long story short, I wait 20 minutes for his ass to show up and get out late again.

I don't know what's happening to me. I started the season in April loving my job, and now, at the beginning of June, dread going to work every day. I really want to quit and look around for other jobs, but my parents won't let me do so, saying instead that I have to stick around and wait for advancement. I managed to figure out that re-shelving books at my local library would pay 50 cents more an hour and save me roughly 15 miles' drive each way. What I really want to do is put in an interview there and, if that goes well, file a two-weeks notice where I work now. What should I say to my parents to convince them?

[TexasT]

When I work the closing shift, my timeslip is marked out to 15 minutes after park close. That's fine and dandy, as there are closing procedures to be done. However, when making sure your shit's together transcends into short-sighted greed, I get plain up angry. We do not use those fifteen minutes to close our games and get out! No, management keeps us up to 45 minutes after park close for the sole purpose of selling our games to people on their way out.

Are you saying that you're working time unpaid? That's blatantly illegal. If that's the case, use that to convince your parents.

[octopi23]

Are you saying that you're working time unpaid? That's blatantly illegal. If that's the case, use that to convince your parents.

Naw, we get paid. We just get kept far later than any of us would like to.

[Bunny the Veggie Slayer]

I would point out to your folks that the library pays more and will save them a bundle on transportation. Also tell them that you'll stick it out at your current job, but could they at least let you apply. I think that part of the problem is that you are saying that you want to quit THEN look for another job.

I've always been of the mindset "it's easier to find a job if you've already got one." They might think the same.

[octopi23]

I would point out to your folks that the library pays more and will save them a bundle on transportation. Also tell them that you'll stick it out at your current job, but could they at least let you apply. I think that part of the problem is that you are saying that you want to quit THEN look for another job.

I've always been of the mindset "it's easier to find a job if you've already got one." They might think the same.

I'm trying to get an interview, and once I get a job, I'd file my two-weeks.

[Stryker One]

Rent a room.

What should I say to my parents to convince them?

MOVE THE F OUT!

[EricKei]

Aye, I'd say to bargain from a position of strength -- If the library wants you, THEN tell your parents that you have indeed obtained advancement... You advanced right out of that hellhole, and into a job that pays better, is arguably safer, and will save lots of travel time and gas money. If anything, a library has MORE room for improvement, even tho most higher positions require specific degrees. It's fairly obvious to me that the "fair" doesn't want upwardly-mobile workers; they want expendable slave labor. I've been at jobs like that before.

On the after-hours stuff...Just to make sure, If you happen to be a minor or in school, there are severe restrictions on how late they can keep you, or have you work in a given day, no matter what...If the limit comes (8 hours or 8pm for minors, I think), that's it, they MUST clock you out and have you leave.

Then again, if yer under 24 and in the States, you get all of yer taxes back. Works out nicely. Damn whippersnappers.

[Willis]

I managed to figure out that re-shelving books at my local library would pay 50 cents more an hour and save me roughly 15 miles' drive each way. What I really want to do is put in an interview there and, if that goes well, file a two-weeks notice where I work now. What should I say to my parents to convince them?

Don't tell them anything. Just try to get the interview at the library and get the job, tell them afterwards. They can't get mad that you don't have a job, you just have a different one that pays more. I don't know what parent who would argue with that. Unless it's something they disapprove of.

Just make sure not to leave the other job without having another one secured; I learned this the hard way years ago. Not "lined up" without actually having it. I have a friend who tries pulling this over trying to validate or justify having made a seriously avoidable stupid choice then complain about money later cause he doesn't have a job. Your parents will have a hard time getting on you about not having a job. Shouldn't matter it's at a park or a library.

[octopi23]

Don't tell them anything. Just try to get the interview at the library and get the job, tell them afterwards. They can't get mad that you don't have a job, you just have a different one that pays more. I don't know what parent who would argue with that. Unless it's something they disapprove of.

Just make sure not to leave the other job without having another one secured; I learned this the hard way years ago. Not "lined up" without actually having it. I have a friend who tries pulling this over trying to validate or justify having made a seriously avoidable stupid choice then complain about money later cause he doesn't have a job. Your parents will have a hard time getting on you about not having a job. Shouldn't matter it's at a park or a library.

My dad says it's important if I stay at my job; he says if I move around, then my resume looks weaker.

[EricKei]

My dad says it's important if I stay at my job; he says if I move around, then my resume looks weaker.

With all due respect to your father -- and to you -- someone should inform him that a wageslave job of any sort isn't exactly the opus of any resume. If you stick around for a decade or more AND wind up in management, sure, but not on the bottom rung. Having zero "time between jobs" is, if anything, more impressive, as it shows that you come prepared when things go south.

[Willis]

My dad says it's important if I stay at my job; he says if I move around, then my resume looks weaker.

Like Eric said, all due respect to your father, but your resume looks weaker when there are gaps in employment. Moving around isn't bad if you aren't jumping from job to job every 3 months. When you have gaps, companies start to wonder what were you doing during that time and they will ask you if you even get that far for them to ask. They'll more than like not consider resume if there are too long or too many gaps.

[octopi23]

MOVE THE F OUT!

I am, in fact, 16.

[csquared]

My dad says it's important if I stay at my job; he says if I move around, then my resume looks weaker.

Summer employers, like an amusement park, will often give preferred hire status to last year's employees. Does your park do that. Leave now, and you may not be able to find a job next summer. What about the library?

On the other hand, if the library is a year round job that you would keep, that would not look bad on the resume.

I would say try for the library. If you get an offer, tell them you will think about it and discuss it with your parents. If your parents are against you interviewing (sounds like you might need a ride to get there), tell them that it will be good experience to interview. Job offer or no.

[Racket_Man]

I am, in fact, 16.

and at that age a resume is not really going to reflect much anyway. as those above have said your father is putting too MUCH stock in jobs right now as you are just starting out in the work force.

as a teenager I had 3 different summer jobs 3 different summers. only at the beginning of your career will it really matter but if you go onto college then post-college most companies will see that you did INDEED have a summer job(s) but really only care about the most recent ones esp if they are career related.

[Marmalady]

Try for an interview at the library. After all, even if they do offer you the job, you're not forced to take it if you then decide it's not what you want. But as others have said, every interview gives you experience and helps you hone your interview technique.
As for 'sticking' to one job - tenacity and endurance are great qualities, sure, but what intelligent person (whatever their age) would pass up the chance of getting a better job, with better pay, at somewhere more convenient to where they live?