My First Day at My New Job Went Well
By Nelda Hoxie
@NeldaHoxie (1381)
United States
November 19, 2015 10:37pm CST
I just hung out with the owner and learned about the register and stockroom. I already knew how the shop was laid out and where things are. There was a steady stream of customers, but I knew most of them and they were very nice.
After a few hours, the owner was able to go into her office and do paperwork, while I handled the front. When I feel comfortable, she'll leave me alone to run the store.
I had a pretty good time.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Nov 15
Good for you! It takes about four people to run the birding enthusiasts' store where I work about 20 hours a week.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
It just the husband and wife owners and me now. So they can have some time off together. I'm at 30 hours. It wasn't bad at all.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie Glad to hear it. We have about 8 or 9 part time (good) employees plus the owner and his wife. She is around quite bit, but he had a stroke in June so is limited in what he can do.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
20 Nov 15
Sounds like you have it made in the shade! Do you work weekend too?
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
My hours depend upon the owners. If they want the day off, then I'll work. Of course we'll try and accommodate the special events in each other's lives. Hopefully, it will all work out.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
21 Nov 15
We've known each other for years, so there's no surprises. The job is pretty simple, so there shouldn't be any issues
@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
21 Nov 15
Congratulations on working your first day. Hope you enjoy your new job.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
21 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie I can imagine, I also worked from home most of my life.
@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
21 Nov 15
Well I always worked at home, so I've always worked. It's strange talking to people all day.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
20 Nov 15
That's nice you are starting a job that you enjoy. I hope it continues to go well.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
21 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie It must pay better than writing.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
Me too. the pay isn't that great, but it is a guaranteed income and that will help these days.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
20 Nov 15
it's a great start @neldahoxie. it gives you different perspective, doesn't it? i hope you're able to sit in between customers.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
I stocked shelves and displays in between customers. I sat on a small stool while I did that, so it was a bit of a rest.
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Nov 15
Congratulations and good luck on your new job.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
They are very nice people so it should.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie hi I just knew you wou ld be good at the job an Im so glad for you too way to g o .
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
20 Nov 15
Thank you I was a little nervous today, but I'm not about tomorrow.
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@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
21 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie A new job can be a little stressful, but once you know the ropes a bit things get easier
