So... after having the worst job I've ever had last semester (boss ended up giving me crappy hours, and had me doing stuff that was nowhere NEAR what I had signed up for, very craptastic stuff at that too) I've applied for another. $6.50 an hour for 5 hours of the week (although they said there are other hours I can grab), and all I have to do is move boxes around to storage.
<!--QuoteBegin-OttoDestruct+Jun 25 2005, 11:15 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (OttoDestruct @ Jun 25 2005, 11:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> So... after having the worst job I've ever had last semester (boss ended up giving me crappy hours, and had me doing stuff that was nowhere NEAR what I had signed up for, very craptastic stuff at that too) I've applied for another. $6.50 an hour for 5 hours of the week (although they said there are other hours I can grab), and all I have to do is move boxes around to storage. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> ouch, i hate it when they tell you they are hiring you for something, and then you end up doing crap that they didn't tell you about. i was hired as an assistant at a print shop once, cause i knew how to run some of the machines, and i ended up having to do janitorial duties... i left that place pretty quick, even though the pay was ok
I recommend getting some shoes with thick padding that you can change into. I.E. Take a second pair of shoes with you in like a duffel bag or a backpack. Do NOT take them without a bag or in a bag that you have to hold rather than strap around your back or over your shoulder; your arms <b>will</b> hate you.
This is what I use: (Note, being a Shoe Salesman, I notice these things. Most importantly, the 3/4 of an inch of pure soft leather padding on the soles of the shoes.)
You could always get a cheap bike. A lot of bike shops will have a bunch of bikes on display with all of the new shocks included, which will make it over $200. However, you can just as easily go into Target or Wal Mart and find a bike in the corner of the store for under $100. The cheaper bikes aren't as good, but they work just fine for simple transportation.
Try working at cleaning company and implemented at huge 150 squaremeter office complexes and at local marts.. you'll think twice about spitting that bubble gum on the floor or dropping your other garbage behind you afterwards. (Working on it since last October) [edit] for a close to 8 euros/hour it's no too bad though
Good night!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Having completed a 2 year tour pounding the concrete floors of Home Depot (and doubling as their Wellness Rep) I can't stress enough the importance of good shoes.
I would suggest going to a runners store and letting them "read" your feet, as some people pronate and some supinate. By all means take a worn pair of sneaks with you as that will aid them in determining if you need a cushioned shoe, a motion control shoe, or a stability shoe. To randomly buy a pair of running shoes without knowing your feet is a total waste of money, and will NOT help your feet hurting. Once I found ones to suite me (New Balance, don't remember which model) and had inserts custom made I could be on my feet for 8 hours with very little discomfort.
Sorry to ramble for those not interested. As an ex-marathon runner I'd rotate through at least 3 pairs of shoes at a time and know how to select the right shoe. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe Posted on Jun 26 2005+ 04:52 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe Posted on Jun 26 2005 @ 04:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I recommend getting some shoes with thick padding that you can change into. I.E. Take a second pair of shoes with you in like a duffel bag or a backpack. Do NOT take them without a bag or in a bag that you have to hold rather than strap around your back or over your shoulder; your arms will hate you.
This is what I use: (Note, being a Shoe Salesman, I notice these things. Most importantly, the 3/4 of an inch of pure soft leather padding on the soles of the shoes.)<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I hereby dub thee "Al Bundy, King of the Shoe Salesmen". <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*edit* If you enjoy wearing sandals, Mephistos > Birkenstocks FTW (I own these, and they cost nearly $250.00usd several years ago).
Why the hell does everybody have to think Al Bundy when I tell them I'm a Shoe Salesman! That's like 20 people now, who've said that. It'd be more funny if it wasn't true... I have some pretty horrible customers at times. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Only meant it as a joke. Al Bundy just happens to be the most famous shoe salesman. Ever. Plus, his daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate) is a stone fox. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
A question I always wanted to ask a shoe salesman (since this topic relates to jobs) ... what percentage of your customers have foot odor? Seriously? I well imagine that could be a problem, depending on what point in the day the customer sees you. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
My "yard shoes" which are retired running shoes, stink like hell. I just washed them a couple of weeks ago and now they're bad as evuh. Could it be the thick insoles in them as opposed to the shoes themself? I perspire a lot when I work outside (it is Florida afterall) and I'm sure a lot of that sweat makes it way down my legs and into the shoes. They are, shall we say, <i>rank</i>.
Well as far as percentage with foot odor, it's not extremely high, but it's not really low. I'd say maybe 25-35% at the most.
As for your shoes smelling I'd blame it on 4 things;
A.) The humidity of the area you live in. B.) The amount of yard work you do, or any time of work you do in those shoes. C.) The propensity to perspire that you have. Are you, genetically speaking, more likely to sweat a lot, even if you do nothing? D.) The material and thickness of the padding inside the shoe, depending on what is used and how much of it, it can absorb a whole lot of smells. To counteract this, you can buy some disposable insoles that can suck up the odor and the sweat.
If you're REALLY desperate to get that smell out, put a nice amount of baking soda in like a bottle cap or something and leave it in there for a few days. That should take it right out.
A.) I'd have to say it's relatively humid B.) 4 to 5 hours/day working outside C.) My rate of perspiration is probably slightly above normal, but whose wouldn't be when working in 85-90F heat with a relative humidity of 60 to 70%? D.) Bingo! Big thick aftermarket some-kinda-foam inserts that I've ALWAYS felt was responsible for the odiforousness. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Let's drop this subject before they lynch us both! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-KGB Garal+Jun 23 2005, 01:28 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (KGB Garal @ Jun 23 2005, 01:28 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think everyone should have to work a minimum wage job before they can move onto a career based job.. it's just such an eye-opening experience. Really does make you appretiate even the simplest things more. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Everyone should try walking somewhere that takes five minutes to drive. Then doing it for the rest of the week until you're to the point where you have done a six hour walk from school to a friends house, then to the movies, to wendys, then to another friends house.. six hours of almost straight walking.
I know I appreciate being driven by a car now. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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ouch, i hate it when they tell you they are hiring you for something, and then you end up doing crap that they didn't tell you about. i was hired as an assistant at a print shop once, cause i knew how to run some of the machines, and i ended up having to do janitorial duties... i left that place pretty quick, even though the pay was ok
Sure you have to put up with crappy customers, but you have to put up with that everywhere you go.
It's easy and it's fun if you make friends w/your coworkers, and in my case, you might get moved to easier spots.
I started out as a concessionist, went to ticket person/clean theaters, and ended up being a projectionst(guy that threads up movies).
Cush job and it rocks.
This is what I use: (Note, being a Shoe Salesman, I notice these things. Most importantly, the 3/4 of an inch of pure soft leather padding on the soles of the shoes.)
<img src='http://www.shoes.com/productimages/ff_il24829.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
[edit] for a close to 8 euros/hour it's no too bad though
Good night!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Having completed a 2 year tour pounding the concrete floors of Home Depot (and doubling as their Wellness Rep) I can't stress enough the importance of good shoes.
I would suggest going to a runners store and letting them "read" your feet, as some people pronate and some supinate. By all means take a worn pair of sneaks with you as that will aid them in determining if you need a cushioned shoe, a motion control shoe, or a stability shoe. To randomly buy a pair of running shoes without knowing your feet is a total waste of money, and will NOT help your feet hurting. Once I found ones to suite me (New Balance, don't remember which model) and had inserts custom made I could be on my feet for 8 hours with very little discomfort.
Sorry to ramble for those not interested. As an ex-marathon runner I'd rotate through at least 3 pairs of shoes at a time and know how to select the right shoe. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe Posted on Jun 26 2005+ 04:52 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe Posted on Jun 26 2005 @ 04:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
I recommend getting some shoes with thick padding that you can change into. I.E. Take a second pair of shoes with you in like a duffel bag or a backpack. Do NOT take them without a bag or in a bag that you have to hold rather than strap around your back or over your shoulder; your arms will hate you.
This is what I use: (Note, being a Shoe Salesman, I notice these things. Most importantly, the 3/4 of an inch of pure soft leather padding on the soles of the shoes.)<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I hereby dub thee "Al Bundy, King of the Shoe Salesmen". <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*edit* If you enjoy wearing sandals, Mephistos > Birkenstocks FTW (I own these, and they cost nearly $250.00usd several years ago).
<img src='http://www.donkihote.com/images18000000/16086181.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Yeah it just seems that he's the only Shoe Salesman that's been on yon TV box thar.
My "yard shoes" which are retired running shoes, stink like hell. I just washed them a couple of weeks ago and now they're bad as evuh. Could it be the thick insoles in them as opposed to the shoes themself? I perspire a lot when I work outside (it is Florida afterall) and I'm sure a lot of that sweat makes it way down my legs and into the shoes. They are, shall we say, <i>rank</i>.
As for your shoes smelling I'd blame it on 4 things;
A.) The humidity of the area you live in.
B.) The amount of yard work you do, or any time of work you do in those shoes.
C.) The propensity to perspire that you have. Are you, genetically speaking, more likely to sweat a lot, even if you do nothing?
D.) The material and thickness of the padding inside the shoe, depending on what is used and how much of it, it can absorb a whole lot of smells. To counteract this, you can buy some disposable insoles that can suck up the odor and the sweat.
If you're REALLY desperate to get that smell out, put a nice amount of baking soda in like a bottle cap or something and leave it in there for a few days. That should take it right out.
B.) 4 to 5 hours/day working outside
C.) My rate of perspiration is probably slightly above normal, but whose wouldn't be when working in 85-90F heat with a relative humidity of 60 to 70%?
D.) Bingo! Big thick aftermarket some-kinda-foam inserts that I've ALWAYS felt was responsible for the odiforousness. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Let's drop this subject before they lynch us both! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Everyone should try walking somewhere that takes five minutes to drive. Then doing it for the rest of the week until you're to the point where you have done a six hour walk from school to a friends house, then to the movies, to wendys, then to another friends house.. six hours of almost straight walking.
I know I appreciate being driven by a car now. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->