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How do I survive my new job? (lemmygrad.ml)
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It's a church non-profit classified as a "retail" thrift store.

Meant to aid the homeless and needy.

Here in Virginia, I needed it.

I certainly needed the income because my funds or money have dried up or almost have.

But goddamn, tomorrow's the first day.

It's a small building and it's pretty homely from what I've seen of it.

Commute is 30 minutes long, but I'm transferring to another area that's about 10 to 15 minutes away in a month or two.

I'm on a probationary period as a full-time worker for three months so my job seems safe for the time being.

But I have to do cashier-work, pricing and stocking, and lift to about 50 lbs., among other retail work.

Honestly? Nobody ever had me do cashier-work before in all the time I've worked retail before. Is there a video or source online that walks you step-by-step on how to do it? And what about pricing and stocking items?

Usually, I did backroom work before and even that I found a bit hard.

I get paid $13.00, which is more than I received before.

They said it would be busy now.

I'm sure I can do it... but goddamn, I'm nervous...

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[–] EmDash@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You got this. They will give you some training. It's also okay to ask questions of the other people who work there. Anxiety before starting something new is normal.

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks!

I just hope I can find information online about how to work a cash register.

That's how nervous I am, but I think there are different models.

I will look right now anyways.

[–] zeca@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There are a few cashier POS training videos on youtube that may give you a general idea of what to expect more or less.

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 week ago

Thnx, yeah, I saw some

[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Those jitters before starting a job can be pretty brutal. But don't worry, they'll show you the ropes and you'll pick it up in no time. Before you know it, you'll be checking people out without even batting an eyelash.

You got this!

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks.

Yeah, it's true that they're providing training.

They didn't do that at the seven retail jobs I worked at, ever.

[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

me neither and I was also terrified at the thought, but then you realize just how many people do it regularly and if they can do it, so can you

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 week ago

Oh, that's a good way to think of it!

I sometimes feel like "I can't do it" because, say, I'm Autistic or disabled.

But honestly, yeah, it's true, I can do it; I know better, of course, at least I hope I do.

[–] davel@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Your employers need the help and want you to succeed or they wouldn’t have hired you.

Cashiering ain’t rocket surgery, it’s in their best interest to train you, and computers do most of the work these days. Every store and every Point Of Sale (POS) system is different, so they won’t expect you to know theirs already. Probably the two most important things are to not lose much money and to not piss customers off too much.

Every shop has its own system/rules/norms for stocking & pricing as well. If I switched jobs, I wouldn’t assume the new shop did things the same way.

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 week ago

Understood. Yes, it's in their best interest to train me and they need me to replace someone.

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Take it one step at a time.

Before going to bed, get your clothes ready for the morning, set-up your breakfast table, have a shower, set an alarm and start the day.

In the morning, have a glass of water, look out the window and see what the furthest thing you can see is.

Take your time, get ready and head out so you'll arrive 15 minutes early, since you don't likely know the route, the vagaries of traffic or how to exactly park etc.

Be curious. Ask questions, it's a new adventure.

You got this!

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 week ago

Thanks for the encouragement.

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 week ago

I'm also hoping to live independently with my older brother in our own house; we'll be pooling our money together in that case.

And maybe do my transition (HRT) in the meantime, though I'm not sure exactly when.

Work is, again, full-time. 9:30 AM to 6 PM.