I loved Lindsey's link up last week so much.
It made me realize, as in my dating life, I've got some stories to tell.
This story isn't particularly funny...but it definitely shows the road I had to take while I searched for a "career job" after college graduation.
In May of 2006, I moved out of Columbia, SC (where I went to college) and back into my mom's house.
For 6 months, I couldn't find one single slimy job. I was willing to do anything short of selling my body.
My dad lived in a Charlotte suburb so instead of looking for jobs near my current home I opted for applying to jobs in Charlotte instead.
I got an unpaid Public Relations internship for 3 months during the holiday season of 2006. I loved it. I loved Charlotte. I thought they would offer me a full-time position at the end of my internship, but they didn't.
But I continued looking for jobs in the Charlotte area. That led me to a job I never thought I would be doing.
You know when you're a Costco or Sam's Club or BJ's Wholesale, after you've checked out and you're walking to the exit there are annoying sales vendors asking you if you'd like to sign up for something ridiculous? I was one of those people.
I was a "sales rep" (i'm not even sure that was my title) for a Window / Vinyl Siding / Gutter company in Charlotte. I stood by a small kiosk and asked people if they wanted to sign up for a free consultation.
I like to say I asked people to sign up but mostly I just stood there, smiled at people, and waited for someone to come up and ask me what I was selling.
I was in no mood to be that annoying kiosk person asking people to sign up for stuff they probably didn't want or need.
But it was by far the easiest job I've ever had. It was 4 hours of work 3 days a week and you got a "bonus" for each person that signed up. I usually had "atleast" 1 person sign up without much effort during each shift.
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I totallyyy know what you mean about not wanting to be that annoying sales person. I worked at Kmart in college (totally jealous, right?) and there were a few shifts where I had to work the pizza cart or stand trying to get people to sign up for Rewards Cards. Those were of course, the best shifts EVER. Ohhh the good memories.
verrrrryyy interesting. This is funny! I never knew this. Maybe I should do a worst or weirdest job you've ever had link-up??? Or we could do a joint link-up? Thoughts.
New follower!
Wait.. were you the kiosk worker that was always playing games on your phone as I walked by? ;)
omg Beth obviously we have those all over here, but when I visited my sister in Tennessee a few years back? Them "sales people" are RUTHLESS!! They would ask if we wanted to get our makeup done or try this or try that and when we said no, they kept following us, harassing us, being MEAN to us because we wouldnt let them give us a hand massage with their lotion! It was insane!!!
Haha! I worked as a photographer and was also supposed to get people to come in or make an appointment. Hated it but loved other things about the job.
New follower saying Hi. :)
bahahaha oh my gosh I'm dying because until reading this I'd either forgotten or blocked out that I applied for a job like this once... except it was with a cell phone company... but it was to stand in Sam's Club doing what you were doing. I got the job... and graciously declined taking it hahaha
we are so freaking cool
CarissaExplainsItAll
Hi!
I just found you via "A Lovely Mess" blog. I used to live in Greenville SC too... but I moved to Miami a year ago. I loved it there.
Just wanted to stop by and say hi!
Newest follower. Those job experiences are the ones that make you a stronger person {with funny stories to put on your blog!} I don't have a job right now and it is the hardest. Can't wait to continue reading your blog!
-Lauren
www.lifelovelauren.com
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