I don’t know what to do. I have this Xmas Casual position lined up at David Jones…but I just realised the training days I’m meant to attend are SMACK BANG IN MY MOST IMPORTANT LAST LECTURES for subjects.
The only other option is training SMACK BANG in the middle of exams
I COULD listen to the audio stream of 3 out of 4 of those lectures…but then it is only 3 out of 4…so I’ll still miss one, PLUS you never know how reliable the audio stream system is. Even if I go then I also have to miss at least 2 other lectures on the tuesday beforehand when i go to ‘fill out important documents’ for them.
I just don’t feel comfortable about missing such crucial lectures…and yes I could rely on my friends, but you never know what they might miss.
So those are the options – miss the lectures and do 2 days training, or take 2 days off during exam period to do training.
None of them sound particularly inviting…
BUT I REALLY NEED A JOB FOR SUMMER.
And by now I’ve probably missed the boat for everything else on offer.
I’m feeling in a state of panic.
Reccomendations for what I do?
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Have you tried asking David Jones staff? I’m just wondering whether you could do training at another David Jones? Or maybe you could negotiate training that is more appropriate?
If all else fails, maybe apply for a job at another chain store, checking when their training days would be. Then again I don’t know if they’d be recruiting this late – I haven’t worked in retail myself. Off to the Baco for me! (s**t job though.)
From my experience of doing intro micro and business in the global economy, it is safe to say: the final few lectures aren’t THAT important. I think you could miss out and still get good marks.
I tried calling DJ’s on Friday but only got the voicemail of the lady in charge. I left a message…but she hasn’t called yet. I will try again on Monday.
I’m going to go along with your suggestions of trying to negotiate another time. I’ve decided that there is just no way I’m going to sacrifice my time before/during exams for this job.
I figure if worst comes to worst…I’ll still be able to find another job somewhere 🙂
Have you tried asking David Jones staff? I’m just wondering whether you could do training at another David Jones? Or maybe you could negotiate training that is more appropriate?
If all else fails, maybe apply for a job at another chain store, checking when their training days would be. Then again I don’t know if they’d be recruiting this late – I haven’t worked in retail myself. Off to the Baco for me! (s**t job though.)
Can you explain your situation to them, and ask if you could come in for a day or two after your exams have finished?
From my experience of doing intro micro and business in the global economy, it is safe to say: the final few lectures aren’t THAT important. I think you could miss out and still get good marks.
Thanks Rich and Q.
I tried calling DJ’s on Friday but only got the voicemail of the lady in charge. I left a message…but she hasn’t called yet. I will try again on Monday.
I’m going to go along with your suggestions of trying to negotiate another time. I’ve decided that there is just no way I’m going to sacrifice my time before/during exams for this job.
I figure if worst comes to worst…I’ll still be able to find another job somewhere 🙂