So my dad...

[Tom Bombadildo]

...Is kind of a dick. Basically, he treats me like I'm an idiot, like I can't handle small/large tasks by myself, like his personally donkey, etc etc. He keeps underestimating me and it's kind of pissing me off. Last night he came home about 11-11:30 and I was with a friend of mine who was staying the night. So first he starts bitching about how my room is a mess and how I shouldn't even be up at 11 because of my job (I'll rant on this later so you can understand where I'm coming from). So he leaves and everything is cool and stuff, then today about 8 he again started bitching to me about my room, and how my little brother has to have his room clean when his friends are over as if he was trying to treat me like a 12 year old, too. So I didn't say anything and just sort of went back to my room when he says "And leave your door open so I can watch you clean it", WTF? He can't trust me to clean my room? So I got to it and it's pretty good compared to how it usually is, there are a few chairs from our dining room that are in here that have to be moved out at some point in time, and my closet is a damn mess (which isn't even my fault, we had a family reunion the 6th and 7th so we were cleaning our house up a bit. Half of the things that were sitting around had to be put in my closet so it's not even my mess and I have no idea what to fucking do with it! Same with those chairs, too. We put them in here.)


The job situation, oh boy. A few months ago I was at this spaghetti dinner thing that my dad sometimes works, and he's sitting there talking to my current boss. As I'm leaving he says "Hey, Peter! Why don't you give my son a job this summer! Something for him to do!" ...fuck! At the time he said I was going to be painting offices and "other stuff" and that I'd also be washing trucks on the weekends. Ok, wasn't looking forward to it but alright. So about 4 or 5 months later my dad finally asks me about that job again and gives me Peters number. I call him up and he asks me to meet him and such and I do at his house where he gives me a list of things to do...Chores! He wanted me to pull up weeds, clean out some pits, basically a list of chores stuff. He says I can make my own hours and such which was pretty cool and all, so I basically made it from 10-3:30 with a half hour lunch break whenever I felt like it (which I personally think isn't to bad for a first job). The first day was easy, finished a few things off the list. Done and done. The next 2 days were easy as well, in fact I finished on the 3rd day! So on the 4th day I went around and checked everything to make sure it was all cool and such and it was, found a few things I missed but no big deal. I was only there for a couple hours because I had a dentist appointment so I left early. I went there the next day and...I didn't have anything to do, so I went around and checked everything again and it seemed alright so I called my boss and...no answer. You see, he's known for not answering his phone and for not calling anybody back. So I figured I'd just leave early again and call him tomorrow. I went over to his house and...again! Nothing! WTF! So I did that for a few days, gave up on going down to his house, and just plain stopped calling about 3 days later. My boss said he had a lot of work for me, so I was wondering just what the hell was going on. That was about 2 weeks ago when I stopped attempting to call him and still haven't heard anything (which is why when my dad said I had to be up to go to work it didn't make any sense). Now my dad is making me go to his office tomorrow to deliver some papers and such and to probably find out what I'm doing next but I think I'm just going to tell him that I quit, that he hasn't been keeping in touch with me and that's just something he needs to do. I told my dad that I was probably going to quit a couple days ago, but he didn't listen at all. So fuck him and I'm going to quit anyways, I've been thinking about applying at Best Buy with a friend of mine soon (quite possibly tomorrow) and see what I can do.


Which kind of brings me to my next topic, has anybody here worked/is working at Best Buy? What's it like? I heard you had to take a few personality tests or something and that its a few months for training and such but is it a good place to work? Like I know some places are pretty bad but I've researched my local Best Buy and so far no one has had any problems with it. What do you think they'd have a 16/17 year old do? (My birthday is in Sept.

) I assume maybe cash register or stockboy or something, but you never know. The biggest reason I'm interested in working at Best Buy is because I'm kind of a tech enthusiast and I feel that I could do quite a bit of good at Best Buy. Good hours? Good experience? Any advice? Also, do they make you try and recommend the more expensive options compared to the more stable? Like for instance if somebody wanted to get an Android Tablet or something for general use and I suggested getting a Nook and rooting it instead of paying $500 would I get in trouble? Any and all information is appreciated!

 

[ShadowSoldier]

If your a tech enthusiast, Best Buy (or any stores like Best Buy) won't help you at all. Also yes, when it comes to retail, you always want to try and sell the most expensive things. Basically make the idiots who don't know about tech, pay more. And it's something that you have to do as you'll be working on commission if you work at Best Buy.

 

[Isharo1]

Im 17 and I actually work best buy now and its pretty good. In terms of hours it really depends on which store you work at and which part and how well that specific section is doing, personally I work in pcho right now (computer sales) and its not too bad. It's actually non commission unlike what a lot of people think but it is high pressure, its all about selling services and meeting goals. The benefits and discounts are great too

and it was my first job so dont let that deter you. The training is about 2-3 months (at least for computers) but im pretty sure it varies for each position. And in my store they dont really push making you sell expensive items they really believe in just getting the customer what they need more than overall cost, but if it can have a service attached to it they really push it. anyways good luck if you apply.

P.S.: its my first post so sorry if its a bit jumbled XD I've been a member for a while but I just lurk~

 

[Gahars]

That sucks, but I wouldn't quit just yet. I tried to get a job this summer, but to no avail. The job market, as I'm sure you've already heard, is a mess right now.

If you get the job at Best Buy, then by all means quit. Until then, however, hold onto it just in case. A crappy job is better than nothing.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

@ShadowSoldier It's not that I want to learn about tech or anything, it's more I would like to share my technical knowledge with the general masses. That's really why I want to work there, as at my local Best Buy I've seen a lot of people who...well don't know a rats ass what they're talking about. Unlike some people, I care about customer satisfaction regardless of what I get paid.


@Isharo1 Thanks for the info! And welcome to the Temp!


@Gahars Well I'm not actually working, so whats the point of even calling it my job?

 

[Gahars]

True. I guess the possible option of a job is a better way of putting it.

Still, better than nothing.

 

[Aeladya]

Unless they've changed their policy, you have to have a high school diploma to work there. Trust me, I picked up an app there in my senior year, but I couldn't apply because I hadn't graduated from high school yet. Stores like Gamestop and Best Buy don't care if you know tech. They want people who can sell. People who know too much about the product aren't good for the store because unless you can lie like crazy you know if a product sucks or not.

 

[_Chaz_]

Has anyone noticed that when parents are mentioned, they're always assholes/dicks/bitches/non-supportive twats?

Some words of wisdom:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3PFC86UNI&ob=av3e[/youtube]

 

[kesadisan]

looks like your dad is really cared to you.
You just need to understand that he want for you to be a better and neat person.
Hey, I'm not your dad, but you should listen to him, and do it.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Unless they've changed their policy, you have to have a high school diploma to work there. Trust me, I picked up an app there in my senior year, but I couldn't apply because I hadn't graduated from high school yet. Stores like Gamestop and Best Buy don't care if you know tech. They want people who can sell. People who know too much about the product aren't good for the store because unless you can lie like crazy you know if a product sucks or not.

AFAIK, they accept 16yr old and up.


@kesadisam

Blah blah blah care blah blah blah. Those were just examples of small things he does, half the time he makes me do things regardless of how I'm feeling. Like back in September, I was sick for about 3 or 4 days and my dad kept thinking I was bullshitting the whole time. I went to the doctors and it turned out I had appendicitis -.- If my dad wasn't such a dumbass and would just trust me for once I wouldn't have had so much trouble to begin with. I remember his reaction when I told him what it was. "Oh...well...Huh...." He never believes me when I say I'm sick, it's ridiculous. "Oh you're sick today? I guess that means you can go outside while it's 90 degress out and clean up the garage". Fuck that, that's not caring that's taking advantage of your own power and responsibility.

 

[Wiip™]

My dad is nearly the same as yours

, My mother is okay and helps me out with my problems, My dad is weird and stuff if i get an F on a report card he grounds me for 2 weeks, and if a get an A- or a B+ or something he asks me what i've done wrong

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Well i wish you the best.