Feh!

DivineDecay 2004-05-03 15:05:23 ET Well, today I received some good news and some bad news, don't you love those situations? To start off, my friend Luciferette will not be able to come down for Anime Expo since it is during the 4th of July and plane tickets for that time are terribly expensive so that is not pleasant news, I really wanted her to come down and meet all of my lovely friends. But, here is the good news, she wants to fly me down to attend two conventions in Florida, one in June, one in July which is right during my birthday which would be spiffy. The only problem I see is that my work may not give me the time off, for both, maybe not for either which is my opinion, is not completely fair since it is before back to school. I do not know how much longer I am going to work for Hot Topic, there is going to be a lot of turnover since our current store manager is leaving to manage a new store and we are getting a new manager who I have heard, is quite the controlling bitch, which would not be so bad, if I were not of the same ilk. Also, Luciferette and her husband may come down in Octobor, around Halloween, to see me, before they leave for England which would make me happy, I will remeber this time to request Halloween off, which I did not do last Halloween. Speaking of work, I learned something very interesting last weekend. When I asked if there were any possibility that I would be promoted to keyholder, an assistant manager type positions, I was told no, that I did not have enough energy. I was quite upset about it at the time, to the point that I was almost tearing up, just the thought that no matter how well I did my job, I would not gain advancement purely on the fact that my energy level was not up to their expectations, it simply sounds ridiculous to me, I doubt I am the only one who thinks so. Argh, I suppose that is why I am suddenly soured on working there, perhaps it will pass, perhaps not. Also, lately, because of the degrading of life in our neighbourhood, with gangs tagging on walls and the like, my parents are now considering moving to Springfield, MO, yes, most of you have never heard of it, I would be a bit worried if you had. As you can well imagine, I am not excited at the prospect of that. I live in SoCal and there is simply more to do here, if I am bored now, I do not want to even imagine what it will be like if I move there, yikes! So, as you can all well see, I have a lot on my mind currently, so please excuse me if there is a lull between my updates, I will certainly try to update more often! Thanks and ta for now!

The Statutory Ape1 2004-05-03 15:16:07 ET Maybe you can put your resume in at headquarters where Janelle works and see about getting a job there. The only problem with that I guess would be getting there for work huh.

Black Steam 2004-05-03 15:29:20 ET Sorry about the possible move. I live in SoCal.

turbo 2004-05-03 15:53:47 ET hot topic just sounds more evil to me every day. funny how grand they seemed at first. i hate it when companies do that

turbo 2004-05-03 15:53:48 ET hot topic just sounds more evil to me every day. funny how grand they seemed at first. i hate it when companies do that (and duncan's connection sux which is why this got posted twice...feel free to delete this one ;-P)

DivineDecay 2004-05-03 16:10:00 ET Hmm, working at HQ would be great, but getting there would be a problem. Yea, I like meeting new people who live in SoCal! Yes, most people have this preconceived notion of how wonderful Hot Topic is and it is not like that at all, it is probably one of the more strict places one could work, they have rather high expectations for their employees, and not all are very realistic. Ah well, it is fine for the moment, I can cope. ^^

Chris Vega 2004-05-03 19:21:02 ET Ack ... the unexpected move. I know lots of people who work/worked at hot topic. They hate life, but damn do they dress good. - I was told no, that I did not have enough energy. I was quite upset about it at the time, to the point that I was almost tearing up, just the thought that no matter how well I did my job, I would not gain advancement purely on the fact that my energy level was not up to their expectations, it simply sounds ridiculous to me That's a bullshit answer if I ever heard one. I was a hiring supervisor once and we always gave specific reasons why someone was getting passed over so they could work on them. Energy??? So if you grab a coffee in the morning that should make you eligible! That's no problem at all! Bastards.

HelterHeart 2004-05-04 06:15:37 ET Speaking from tons of friend who where in the same boat and got promoted....it's not worth it. Say if you get promoted its not fun because you get a little raise and have to do more work. Most the people in the Co. are cut throats and will totally fuck you if you get the chance. Second, the they get way more tougher and are really lame to work for when you become a store manger the ask for you to change more and anything can get you fired. Third if you go to coporate it's decent pay but not that much in perks. The only good thing is the coffin desk in there confrence room. Thats the only reason I work there hehehehehehe...how do I know this because my ex her friends all worked for HT and they can tell you horror stories. Best bet is finding a loan job because they don't say shit or working for the city because city jobs could careless what you look like and you still get paid good wage and wounderful benfits. As for the move well I have to say that would suck to lose such a wounderful soul to redneck state.

DivineDecay 2004-05-04 14:36:10 ET Chris Vega:Thanks for the kind words and for adding me to your buddy list. I agree, the idea that I could be passed over for promotion solely based on my supposed lack of energy is preposterous but hey, that's life isn't it? And I actually don't drink coffee, I know, what's wrong with me? ~_^ HelterHeart: Yes, I know all that, but still, the idea that I would be passed over for such a frivolous reason got to me. It seems to me that people have this forgone conclusion before they apply that Hot Topic is this fun, great place to work at and it's not, hate to disillusion you hopefuls out there. The discount is nice and getting to dress the way you want to is a perk, but everything else pretty much bites, they are much stricter than one might think. And aw, I am quite touched by your sentiment, I would hate to move from all my friends here, just when I am starting to establish myself. Sigh. >_<;

HelterHeart 2004-05-04 16:21:28 ET Well don't worry, where ever you go I come out and visit with my side show freaks !! the carvan will move on. Can you imagine anything more freaky then a side show of the most horrific people around the world ?? heheh I can

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