I'm working!

[dreamflower]

Last summer, I started looking for part time work. With the economy the way it is, it seemed like it was necessary. I thought that I had one job, but then my mother died and I lost it. I didn’t have much luck finding something else local, but last week, I put in a application at the local
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store. They have built a new and larger store to replace the one we have. I turned in my application and had a preliminary interview. I was pleased when they called me back and asked me to come in again today--I thought for a second interview. Instead, I was given a hire packet, watched 3 videos on the clock, and left with two aprons, a hat, and a time card.

I will go in tomorrow for my first day of training. They are orienting everyone in the “old” store--but the new one opens next week.

I have worked retail before, but not fast food, so this should be an experience. I hope I have the stamina for it--but many of the other employees look to be around my age--not all of them are “kids” in their teens or twenties. So I hope I will do all right.

The other good thing is a 15% employee discount. Since the stores sell groceries (they have fresh produce, meat, and baked goods) as well as dairy products, ice cream and fast food meals, it should really help out our grocery bills.

I don’t know what my schedule will be, but I will still make time for hobbits.

Comments

[the-arc5.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have an opportunity! I hope it works out for you!

[dreamflower]

Me too!

[shirebound]

Yay, what terrific news! And the food discount is a marvelous bonus.

[dreamflower]

Yes! A discount on groceries! And the chain raises all its own cows and stuff--and their dairy all-natural, with no hormones or anything!

[surgicalsteel.livejournal.com]

Congrats!

[dreamflower]

Thanks!

[baranduin.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congratulations!

[dreamflower]

Thank you!

[mumstheword54.livejournal.com]

Oh, hurray for YOU!! I hope it works out really well, and we'll look forward to hearing your reports.

Now, is Braum's Ice Cream like Blue Bell, or is is a chain of stores? (Maybe I should follow your link ...)

Congratulations, and have fun!

*hugs*

[dreamflower]

They are a regional chain: Oklahoma (where it's based), Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas.

I hope it will be fun--and I hope it doesn't wear me out!!

((hugs back))

[obeliamedusa.livejournal.com]

Yay! What good news! And the discount is indeed a significant advantage these days. It looks like a pretty neat store, too.

*hugs*

[dreamflower]

It is! I've bought groceries there a few times before--their dairy is really good--no BGH or anything in it! Not really much difference in price between them and Walmart, so with the discount it will be cheaper. I won't be able to get *all* my groceries there, but definitely dairy products and produce!

((hugs back))

[lady-roisin.livejournal.com]

I remember the Braum's ice cream stores! We had them back home. Talk about memories. I'm wishing you the best of luck with the new job. :-)

[dreamflower]

I had never seen one till we moved here, but this is where they are based, so they are really popular in OK.

Thanks! I'll need the luck--I've been basically "at leisure" since 2005, so going back to work will be a challenge.

[lbilover.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll do great. That employee discount is excellent.

[dreamflower]

Thanks! I hope I'll do okay!

Yes, it is! I think it will mean a significant savings.

[nixnivis.livejournal.com]

That's great news (and the grocery discount makes it even greater)! Congrats! :-D

[dreamflower]

I know! I'm a little nervous and excited!

[addie71.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful news! I hope you enjoy working there.

[dreamflower]

I think I will! The only thing that worries me at all is whether I can handle it physically--I'm not in the greatest of shape. But I think it will be fun!

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, sweetie! That's wonderful.

[gamgeefest.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Those employee discounts always come in handy.

[aspenjules.livejournal.com]

A supplementary paycheck AND discounted groceries! I can't think of such wonderful blessings going to a more deserving person, Barbara!

*big happy dancity hugs!*

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the new job!!!!! <3 <3 <3

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

That's great. Congratulations and good luck.I'm sure you'll do great. And the discount is a very good thing too!

*hugs*

[ceshaughnessy.livejournal.com]

Hey, that's great news! I'll bet it will be a very interesting place to work. Keep us updated on how things are going and be sure to take good care of yourself too!

(((BIG HUGS)))