I worked at the clothing store yesterday, but it wasn't very busy and gave us all time to chat with one another, especially since the manager wasn't working. One of the other girls said that after the manager had referred me for the management position at the new store, she also referred one of her other previous employees, a boy named Grant that used to work with her. He's twenty-three and had actually worked his way up to manager in Vancouver with this same company. It's a high end unisex store, and if you had to choose between a 23 year old with less experience, or a 44 year old with more, who would you choose?
I would choose the young man.
So, I guess I'm back to square #1 and have no idea where to turn next.
I am still thrilled to be staying on with my current company, as an associate advisor. Since the guy I'll be partnering with has a high first year commissions level, I'll automatically be paid more than three times what I currently make off my own level. Maybe I can stay PT at this other store job, as long as the manager doesn't mess with me. I'm a little disappointed she didn't say anything at all about this guy Grant...and maybe I would have persued something else a little harder if I'd known. Live and learn!
Hope you all have a good Sunday.
Yeah I agree Kate, it wouldn't have hurt to let you and this guy know that both of you had been referred - transparency saves this kind of resentment. Oh well it's sounds like it's all working out anyhow. You have a great Sunday. I am leaving for work now on Monday morning.
ReplyDeleteit just means something better is coming your way :-)
ReplyDeleteI find that a little sneaky too. By the way if I'm shopping and have the choice between some young guy helping me out or some experienced sales person - I'll take experience every day of the week.
ReplyDeleteJust don't give up and keep your eyes and ears open. Sometimes it takes time but the right thing will come along
ReplyDeleteDon't sell yourself short...experience (in ALL things rules) I like the photo too!
ReplyDeleteIt might depend on who's doing the hiring, eh?
ReplyDeleteThe photo is by Dave Massey, as are all the pics on that site. One of these days you'll stump me, Kate :-)
I agree, experience rules, so don't give up hope just yet.
ReplyDeleteIt's not over 'til the skinny young man in retail sings! I would choose a woman to help me over a man, anytime!
ReplyDeleteI would chose you over him.You are experienced,more reliable,not to mention beautiful.I know looks shouldnt have anything to do with it but I am sure alot of times they do.
ReplyDeleteKeep working to trade up jobs....Its all about cash flow at our age Kate...
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You're doing a good job. It will all pay off soon. Experience will be rewarded.
ReplyDeleteYou really live an exciting life! I'm just sitting at home nursing a knee that's balking at me,lol!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo! Such detail....
Hey, it's not over till it's over, right? Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteSomething good will come your way. I am sure of it.
ReplyDeleteRoz
I've been thinking about this. Not only would I choose you to help me shop because I trust your opinion, but I can promise you my husband would hire you over the young man any day. He's always telling me how valuable a smart sharp woman with experience is. A young man is more liable to leave on a whim. You've got responsibilities and they know it. Plus your children aren't so young that you're taking sick days for their earaches and sniffles.
ReplyDeleteSo, unless you totally don't fit the image of the store you are very hireable for management!