S Schiada

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Jobs & Careers > J O B (S) !
 

J O B (S) !

FINALLY.

My neighbor saw a 'help wanted' sign at our local nursery. Yup. A NURSERY! I love plants but am not educated in this field. Went there early last week, 3 days in a row to observe people, notice things and jot down my findings.

On Saturday, I inquired about the position. On Sunday I had an interview and was hired! BUT - - - only after a 45-minute nonstop barrage of questions by the owner. She told me what the last 6 months has been like in terms of sales. Down 80% from a year ago!

Main reason: INCOMPETENT HELP!!! She was NOT about to hire ANOTHER incompetent! It was THE most unconventional interview I've EVER had!

-What can YOU bring to this business?
-How OLD are you?
-What's your MODE of transportation?
-How many HOURS can you work? Can you start next Saturday at 10am? DON'T show up at 10am. Come early, put your lipstick on and BE READY to start at 10am!

Then today, I had an interview at the design studio two blocks away. He loved my portfolio and asked if I'd like to work full time, part-time, or freelance! He will give me a package design job on Friday!

Came home to check emails . . . got a freelancing job that will provide a substantial income! Brother!!!

When it rains, it POURS!

posted on Sept 29, 2008 9:48 PM ()

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Way to go
comment by grumpy on Oct 3, 2008 8:38 AM ()
Oh Syl! This is FANTASTIC news!!!! Although I'm not surprized, especially with the desing studio job! You are SO talented and creative! (The greeting cards that you sent to me were absolutely BEAUTIFUL!)
I worked in a nursery/greenhouse when I was in college, and I absolutely loved it. Peaceful, good, get-your-hands-dirty-and-feel-good-about-yourself work!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!
comment by hayduke on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM ()
I guess this means you'll be blogging less... but making more money...
comment by looserobes on Sept 30, 2008 12:15 PM ()
I would love to work in a nursery garden. The smell of compost and chicken manure would delight my cats when I got home.
comment by jondude on Sept 30, 2008 8:06 AM ()
comment by angiedw on Sept 30, 2008 7:13 AM ()
comment by jondude on Sept 30, 2008 6:14 AM ()
well, you never know until you put yourself out there~the Design Studio was meant to be... the other was a test from above.Looks like YOU PASSED!
comment by cindy on Sept 30, 2008 5:01 AM ()
That nursery job doesn't sound good - it sounds like she is blaming her employees for things out of their control, and the way those questions sound, I don't think she knows how to deal with people. The freelancing job sounds good, congratulations!
comment by troutbend on Sept 29, 2008 11:25 PM ()

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