Where to and where nOT to work!

kIts · 11-26-2007, 03:17 PM

just thought this might be useful for those who are searching for jobs since christmas is coming up (

) which means EVERYWHERE is hiring. ..
so any good/bad previous working experiences? (in terms of rates, managers, environment.. etc. etc.)

*pinkpeachz · 11-26-2007, 03:29 PM

pne =) good place esp. for 14/15 year olds. good pay good ppl good envrionment, excellent experience, nice discounts too

tran7084 · 11-26-2007, 04:39 PM

Ok, I used to be either the Assistant Manager or the Manager for the following companies...

Sirens/Urban Planet Pacific Centre and Metro...yrs ago)-they will work you to death @ min. wage (they're the same company, if you didnt know and Stitches and Urban Behavior)

La Senza (Richmond)-pretty good company to work for if you're just pt or ft and not part of management

Nine West (Pacific Centre)-same as La Senza, pretty good company to work for if you're just pt or ft and not part of management

Dynamite (Metro)-same as La Senza and Nine West

I've known people who have worked for the following companies...

Armani Exchange (Robson)-didnt actually work for them but was recruited by them and they seemed like a pretty good company to work for as well. I just decided to change fields all together, thats why I didnt go with them.

Guess (Metro)-was recruited by them as well but they seemed VERY pressure sales, but overall seemed good...was going to go with them but ended up not working with them cause I got a raise after giving my employer at the time notice...lol.

Aritzia (Robson)-very high pressure for sales and VERY strict on the discount, to a point where they will go search the management's residence to see if they actually bought the item for themselves or for a friend (so I've heard, so don't quote me on this one)

La Senza Girl-same as La Senza

Payless (Metro)-VERY bad company to work and VERY straining on you, physically, will work you to death for alittle more than minimum wage

Aldo, Stoneridege, etc.-fine company if you're just doing sales

Bebe-had a girlfriend manage the Metrotown one and she really liked it

That's all I can think of right now, but if I remember anymore, I'll let you guys know...I hope this helps and good luck!!!

crownme · 11-26-2007, 06:07 PM

CNE (similar to PNE) in Toronto
I heard it's a really bad job. You get paid minimum wage to stand outside in 30-degree weather, talking to little kids and fussy teenagers. They make you do clean-up, etc. too.

La Senza, Bubble Tease (bubble tea store), Old Navy
Heard it's a good job. Easy-going and not tiring.

Garage
Heard it's a horrible job, actually.

juicybrat · 11-26-2007, 07:17 PM

from friends:

yeah, i heard guess sales associates work u hard for a lil bit over min wage.

off the wall...i heard it's pretty fun there...but it depends on yur manager i guess..i heard the burrand off the wall has a crappy manager and all the sales associates left..it seems like every off the wall store disses the metro's off the wall staff LOL.

silvercity movie theatre/famous players/cineplex or w/e u call it...i heard it's fun to work there. u get to see movies for free. can bring one friend if u want with u to showings...and when it was my bday...my friend brought me in for free...u can watch any movie for free at any silvercity or etc...

ceetee · 11-26-2007, 07:32 PM

sorry i know this is to give advice but i kinda need the advice ! i work at white spot right now as a hostess, but i was wondering should i switch to sterling or body shop or the theatre ? ( all in oakridge ) the thing is i get tips at white spot & i love that but it seems like retail / theatre would be easier :S

crownme · 11-26-2007, 07:36 PM

^ Keep your job if you like it :) The theatre sounds like an easy-going job though!

ceetee · 11-26-2007, 08:43 PM

its actually not that fun cause im not with people my age :S they all basically much older ! only thing i like abt it is the tips & how some days i could get like 20 from one person LOL

tran7084 · 11-26-2007, 08:52 PM

hey ceetee,

stick to white spot, especially during this time of yr...xmas it probably THE busiest time of the year for malls. hostessing is much better than having to deal with a customer on xmas eve at 5 mins. to closing, plus everyone's grumpy =) and plus EVERYBODY works on boxing day...so...if you like to shop, you can't get the day off in retail. oh, and remember the extended hours for the mall, metro's open til 11pm for a good 2 wks, i think in dec. yuck!!! i'd rather be at home with my family after 7pm during the holidays. i hope this helps make your decision.

ps. the only tip you'll get in retail is someone screaming down your throat for not having something in their size...lol.

hoOoneydipped · 11-26-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ceetee

its actually not that fun cause im not with people my age :S they all basically much older ! only thing i like abt it is the tips & how some days i could get like 20 from one person LOL

Try for La Vie En Rose, the manager there told me she's hiring like crazy cause I work at the store next to her.

xxk1nky · 11-26-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by juicybrat

from friends:

yeah, i heard guess sales associates work u hard for a lil bit over min wage.

off the wall...i heard it's pretty fun there...but it depends on yur manager i guess..i heard the burrand off the wall has a crappy manager and all the sales associates left..it seems like every off the wall store disses the metro's off the wall staff LOL.

silvercity movie theatre/famous players/cineplex or w/e u call it...i heard it's fun to work there. u get to see movies for free. can bring one friend if u want with u to showings...and when it was my bday...my friend brought me in for free...u can watch any movie for free at any silvercity or etc...

i'd have to disagree! i worked at metro off the wall and it sucked BALLS. all the girls there are nasty but the asst manager, eric, is pretty cool. discounts were good but that's only after 3 months and i hardly even lasted that long but i honestly don't think it's worth it.

i've had so many friends work at silvercity. and yeah, it's good at first b/c of the free movies but working there is like total shit. the floor is all sticky and greasy b/c of the pop and popcorn and i heard it's min. wage too. yuck!

nike (robson and metro) is a good company to work for (i work there!). fun staff and it's laidback and chill but it takes FOREVER to get raises. they base your starting wage on how much experience you get. discounts are okay.... nothing too substantial.

aldo (robson) was a good company to work for minus standing 8 hours in heels. the only good side was the discounts which were readily available to you when you start and the 1 hour breaks.

taco del mar (new west) was a shit job. management sucked and it's min. wage. 'nuff said. good burritos and food though.

cobs bread (new west) was a fun place to work! if you close, you get to take home as much food as you want. and it smells so wonderful when you work there. management there sucked too though and would change my shifts without notifying me first.

eco outdoor sports (granville) was such a CHILL job! no uniform and sweet discounts after your probationary period (discounts off WHOLESALE). there were also yearly staff trips to whistler.

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my friend worked at la vie en rose (metro) and liked it. it was super chill and good discounts too.

my friend worked at costa blanca (metro) and she hated it. management sucked and was unreasonable with her hours, as she was going to school at the same time.

kIts · 11-26-2007, 11:06 PM

at toys r us, my friend got one of those mystery clients (or watever u call it!) where someone that works for them pretends to be a customer and asks you for assistance.. then they give you a mark out of 60 or something!! then they'll go and tell the manager . yeah.. she failed =( but she didn't get fired though.. just a LOT of advice =S

juicybrat · 11-26-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xxk1nky

i'd have to disagree! i worked at metro off the wall and it sucked BALLS. all the girls there are nasty but the asst manager, eric, is pretty cool. discounts were good but that's only after 3 months and i hardly even lasted that long but i honestly don't think it's worth it..

oh really. that sucks...my best friend used to work at the burrad one and she loved it. there was a good atmosphere. good coworkers and good manager...until the manager changed and that person was a b*tch and all the old employees quit.

Celestial · 12-02-2007, 10:30 PM

I wouldnt work at the Body Shop as they seem very high pressure now from when they first opened. I'm sure Loreal buying them did something to the whole sales quota thing. Every time I go in there I am hounded and I cant browse and got pressure to buy their discount card.

supatsa · 12-02-2007, 10:40 PM

I would say McDonald's is fun, but they work you at min wage. >.< i started at 6.50 there for 500 hours, killer eh, zellers is boring, and gap is the shittest place to work for which they still owe me money for orientation taht they didn't bother paying when i asked for it like 10 times. arrrghh. and then buffalo is alright, if your not part of management.

jadore_dior · 12-04-2007, 01:51 AM

I disagree with you there.. I worked for the Body shop for many years and I loved it!!! I worked at the metro location where is franchise not corporate and it was probably one of the most fun jobs i've ever had.. Loved the girls that worked there and had a blast... I did work there with the change-over and nothing changed staff wise... The Body shop is very big on customer service.. they want to make sure that every customer is getting what they want.. I like stores that actually help you.. not like some stores where you walk in and nobody says hi to you and no one is available to help you when you need it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestial

I wouldnt work at the Body Shop as they seem very high pressure now from when they first opened. I'm sure Loreal buying them did something to the whole sales quota thing. Every time I go in there I am hounded and I cant browse and got pressure to buy their discount card.

11-26-2007, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
kIts Mallvibes Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 6O4* POSTS: 354 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 1	Where to and where nOT to work! just thought this might be useful for those who are searching for jobs since christmas is coming up () which means EVERYWHERE is hiring. .. so any good/bad previous working experiences? (in terms of rates, managers, environment.. etc. etc.)

11-26-2007, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
pinkpeachz Mallvibes Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 1,763 Thanks: 42 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0*	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! pne =) good place esp. for 14/15 year olds. good pay good ppl good envrionment, excellent experience, nice discounts too

11-26-2007, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
tran7084 Mallvibes Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vancouver POSTS: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! Ok, I used to be either the Assistant Manager or the Manager for the following companies... Sirens/Urban Planet Pacific Centre and Metro...yrs ago)-they will work you to death @ min. wage (they're the same company, if you didnt know and Stitches and Urban Behavior) La Senza (Richmond)-pretty good company to work for if you're just pt or ft and not part of management Nine West (Pacific Centre)-same as La Senza, pretty good company to work for if you're just pt or ft and not part of management Dynamite (Metro)-same as La Senza and Nine West I've known people who have worked for the following companies... Armani Exchange (Robson)-didnt actually work for them but was recruited by them and they seemed like a pretty good company to work for as well. I just decided to change fields all together, thats why I didnt go with them. Guess (Metro)-was recruited by them as well but they seemed VERY pressure sales, but overall seemed good...was going to go with them but ended up not working with them cause I got a raise after giving my employer at the time notice...lol. Aritzia (Robson)-very high pressure for sales and VERY strict on the discount, to a point where they will go search the management's residence to see if they actually bought the item for themselves or for a friend (so I've heard, so don't quote me on this one) La Senza Girl-same as La Senza Payless (Metro)-VERY bad company to work and VERY straining on you, physically, will work you to death for alittle more than minimum wage Aldo, Stoneridege, etc.-fine company if you're just doing sales Bebe-had a girlfriend manage the Metrotown one and she really liked it That's all I can think of right now, but if I remember anymore, I'll let you guys know...I hope this helps and good luck!!!

11-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
crownme Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA POSTS: 579 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! CNE (similar to PNE) in Toronto I heard it's a really bad job. You get paid minimum wage to stand outside in 30-degree weather, talking to little kids and fussy teenagers. They make you do clean-up, etc. too. La Senza, Bubble Tease (bubble tea store), Old Navy Heard it's a good job. Easy-going and not tiring. Garage Heard it's a horrible job, actually.

11-26-2007, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
juicybrat Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,745 Thanks: 26 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 11	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! from friends: yeah, i heard guess sales associates work u hard for a lil bit over min wage. off the wall...i heard it's pretty fun there...but it depends on yur manager i guess..i heard the burrand off the wall has a crappy manager and all the sales associates left..it seems like every off the wall store disses the metro's off the wall staff LOL. silvercity movie theatre/famous players/cineplex or w/e u call it...i heard it's fun to work there. u get to see movies for free. can bring one friend if u want with u to showings...and when it was my bday...my friend brought me in for free...u can watch any movie for free at any silvercity or etc...

11-26-2007, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
ceetee Mallvibes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 POSTS: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! sorry i know this is to give advice but i kinda need the advice ! i work at white spot right now as a hostess, but i was wondering should i switch to sterling or body shop or the theatre ? ( all in oakridge ) the thing is i get tips at white spot & i love that but it seems like retail / theatre would be easier :S

11-26-2007, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
crownme Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA POSTS: 579 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! ^ Keep your job if you like it :) The theatre sounds like an easy-going job though!

11-26-2007, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ceetee Mallvibes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 POSTS: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! its actually not that fun cause im not with people my age :S they all basically much older ! only thing i like abt it is the tips & how some days i could get like 20 from one person LOL

11-26-2007, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
tran7084 Mallvibes Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vancouver POSTS: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! hey ceetee, stick to white spot, especially during this time of yr...xmas it probably THE busiest time of the year for malls. hostessing is much better than having to deal with a customer on xmas eve at 5 mins. to closing, plus everyone's grumpy =) and plus EVERYBODY works on boxing day...so...if you like to shop, you can't get the day off in retail. oh, and remember the extended hours for the mall, metro's open til 11pm for a good 2 wks, i think in dec. yuck!!! i'd rather be at home with my family after 7pm during the holidays. i hope this helps make your decision. ps. the only tip you'll get in retail is someone screaming down your throat for not having something in their size...lol.

11-26-2007, 11:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
kIts Mallvibes Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 6O4* POSTS: 354 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 1	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! at toys r us, my friend got one of those mystery clients (or watever u call it!) where someone that works for them pretends to be a customer and asks you for assistance.. then they give you a mark out of 60 or something!! then they'll go and tell the manager . yeah.. she failed =( but she didn't get fired though.. just a LOT of advice =S

12-02-2007, 10:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Celestial Mallvibes Member Join Date: Sep 2006 POSTS: 302 Thanks: 16 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! I wouldnt work at the Body Shop as they seem very high pressure now from when they first opened. I'm sure Loreal buying them did something to the whole sales quota thing. Every time I go in there I am hounded and I cant browse and got pressure to buy their discount card.

12-02-2007, 10:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
supatsa Mallvibes Member Bejeweled Champion! Duck Hunt Champion! Homers Beer Run Champion! Sandwich Stacker Champion! Sea Monster Champion! Snipers Champion! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 916 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Where to and where nOT to work! I would say McDonald's is fun, but they work you at min wage. >.< i started at 6.50 there for 500 hours, killer eh, zellers is boring, and gap is the shittest place to work for which they still owe me money for orientation taht they didn't bother paying when i asked for it like 10 times. arrrghh. and then buffalo is alright, if your not part of management.