Post by: Collectorman on August 08, 2004, 10:33:39 PM
When I left for Nova Scotia, I burned my bridges at the Stag Shop. Now since I'm back in Ontario, I'm looking for a job. Anyone know any good companies that are hiring?
Qualifications wise, I've done a bit of everything. The only thing I have NO experience with is food preparation (I worked in a grocery store for years, but I can't cook worth a crap). I went to school for a diploma in Radio Broadcasting, but I didn't finish the course because I couldn't find a co-op.
I've recently been thinking about joining the Army, but that would absolutely kill my mom.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Post by: Spillspleen on August 08, 2004, 10:45:30 PM
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that would absolutely kill my mom
Or you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Radio Guy on August 08, 2004, 11:29:13 PM
it's a site for radio news and job postings. if you have an interest in getting back into it, the station i work at is looking to hire some ops. and so are a couple of stations out in niagara. might just be a foot in the door for now, but who knows....?
good luck, and welcome back to the s dot o dot.
b
Post by: Collectorman on August 09, 2004, 04:31:25 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on August 09, 2004, 11:20:32 PM
Post by: AlleyViper on August 10, 2004, 01:01:25 AM
I have considered joining the Army several times, I have a friend who is in and says I should join. With my university degree I could walk in as an officer, plus I know they are looking to hire more pilots. I've always wanted to learn how to fly, especially a helicopter and keep thinking that I should get the government to train me, since its cheaper that way. But right now I'm happy with my job as a PI, so my plans for the Army are on the backburner.
Any idea what you want to do? Any inklings at all?
And another offtopic rant, what is the minimum wage in Ontario?
Post by: Collectorman on August 10, 2004, 08:11:24 AM
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With my university degree I could walk in as an officer, plus I know they are looking to hire more pilots.
The problem with Canadian Forces pilots is that once they have enough flight hours, they wait for their term to end and they leave in droves to become civilian pilots, which pays WAY better and is a lot safer. I really can't say I blame them...with the state that most flying equipment is in with the Canadian Forces, you literally take your life into your hands when you go near any of it. When I was in Nova Scotia, I lived near Shearwater airforce base, and every week I would walk to the bus stop, I could either find a piece of a Seaking in someone's lawn/field or get to watch a piece fall off the helicopter. :shock:
Quote from: ""AlleyViper""
Any idea what you want to do? Any inklings at all?
I've really been struggling with this for years. I really don't know. I tend to take jobs just until I find something better, but all my jobs have never really gone anywhere. I took radio broadcasting because it one of those jobs that changes day to day...but after sending resumes to every source we had and then not being able to finish the course because no one could find any co-ops...I really kind of gave up.
Quote from: ""AlleyViper""
And another offtopic rant, what is the minimum wage in Ontario?
I believe it's $7.15/hour nowadays.
Quote from: ""Pete the Greek""
I wish I could help you man. I only know the typical websites for jobs in this area. workpolis, torontojobshop etc
Oh but you did man...I didn't know about torontojobshop.ca!
Post by: morgardee on August 10, 2004, 08:36:12 AM
Really depends on what you want to do. Do you want to deal with cash again, or some sort of trade.
Heck, if you have some radio experience and you worked at the stag shop, mix the 2 together and become a DJ at the local nudie bar.
Post by: Collectorman on August 10, 2004, 10:04:45 AM
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Heck, if you have some radio experience and you worked at the stag shop, mix the 2 together and become a DJ at the local nudie bar. :shifty: :lol:
I actually had a friend tell me the same thing. I dunno, I'm trying to stay away from the sex biz this time. Too many dildo shops on one resume might raise some eyebrows.
I started training for a security guard placement thing last week, problem is a placement could take forever to get and the cost of working (uniform/shoes/tools) could cost me more money than I have.
Oh well, things will work out, they always do. As long as I can pay my car payments, I don't mind being broke.
Post by: Stealth Viper on August 10, 2004, 11:49:54 AM
recruitment@sitel.com
905-988-2000
333 Ontario Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5L3
My buddy works there. They are in to a LOT of different markets, so what you would do would be varied.
Post by: Collectorman on August 12, 2004, 11:16:53 PM
The job is for a sales rep position in a company called Insta-Rent, they work within the Brick store and do rent-to-own sales for customers with no/bad credit. The position includes a little bit of everything from delivery driving to sales to advertising. I'm pumped!
Anyways, I have a secondary interview tomorrow (Friday) and if that goes well, I have to complete a criminal check and driver's abstract. I'm still not 100% I have it, but the store manager told me that VERY few applicants were called back for a second interview, so I believe my chances are REALLY good!
Amazingly enough, they were very impressed with me being a salesman at the Stag Shop...after the interview, the manager asked me a few questions about a particular product he bought once at the London store. :wink:
Wish me luck guys!!!
Post by: BHMike on August 13, 2004, 11:03:26 AM
Quote from: ""Collectorman""
Amazingly enough, they were very impressed with me being a salesman at the Stag Shop...after the interview, the manager asked me a few questions about a particular product he bought once at the London store. :wink:
As you yourself has said many times, you are NEVER going to live that down.
My buddy Brian worked at Adults Only for a year...... that was 7 years ago.
He's still referred to as 'Porn Boy'
Good Luck.............. Stag Boy!
Post by: Collectorman on August 15, 2004, 10:23:31 AM
Thanks for all the well wishes guys!