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MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008 (11:54 PM)

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first shift

Yes, that is right folks. First shift AGAIN!!!

On Thursday, I saw an ad for a position in an auto parts company. I called and they nonchalantly told me to drop off my resume, and since I don't find myself very marketable as an employee for an auto parts company, I nonchalantly re-wrote my resume and the objectives went a little something like this:

I won’t lie: I want to pay off my bills and earn enough to take my kid to Disneyland! I’m looking for a full-time 9-5 job to accomplish this and your job seems to fit the bill. I have to be honest –I also hate failing, so I would not apply for this position if I didn’t think I’d be a benefit to your team and I’ll work my butt off to make sure I get the job done right. I’m reliable, friendly, easy to work with, and a very fast learner. My experience might not be too related to your industry, but I think it demonstrates some important things:
1. I’ve got the basics down (customer service, cashier experience, inventory)
2. I have an awesome work ethic
3. I’m pretty smart, so I’ll pick up on what you need me to

(For some reason, having this very frank schtick tacked to the top of my resume was funny to me. I did it probably because I didn't think I'd get the job and thought it might be at MOST an interesting resume for someone to read)

On Friday when I dropped it off, I felt a little embarrassed for doing such a silly thing as applying and writing that add-on, so I quickly paced back to my car, but when I reached the door to leave, the manager calls "Wait just a minute, Brianne."

Oh fuck!

Oh fuck is right! Mr.Manager calls me back and brings me to a table. I sit across from him in awkward silence as he reads my resume. WOW that is just too embarrassing. If he read it while I was not present, and did or did not call me back, I'd be cool with it. But no, I gotta sit there and watch him go over my experience and lack thereof.

Mr. Manager: "Brianne, tell me: Do you know anything about cars?"

Me: "I'm sure you know a lot more about cars than I do." (I don't want to say no!)

Then he asks me about how much money I think a partsman makes, what a partsman does, etc...further proving that I know absolutely NADA about his company. It really was excruciatingly awesome only because I can come here and re-hash it all back to you guys. I was so tempted to be all "But I do own man-parts."

Mr. Manager: "When can you start?"

Me: "Monday."

Mr. Manager: "See you Monday. Bring a lunch. We'll train you."

Oh, this entry was going to be about my first shift, wasn't it...but it was more about how I got a better paying job under very odd circumstances.

What can I say about my first shift? It was good because unlike the other place (which, by the way, was a superstore for baby-stuff), they actually trained me to do things other than to come in and do nothing!

Final Verdict:
Cars: 1
Babies: 0

Category: Automotive

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Posted Jul 1, 08 by LVbianSynic (

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Posted right now by LVbianSynic $$

Posted Jun 29, 08 by dreamcatcher (

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BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH? THOSE CHEAP, BASTARD, COCK, SUCKERS!

Posted Jun 25, 08 by 1954shadow (

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Hey, can you get me a discount on a NOs system?

Posted Jun 25, 08 by glad2bhere (

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I've always fantasized about making a "whole truth" resume, instead of one that simply describes my skills, experience, and knowledge. Well, it looks like you did just that, and it actually paid off! The best thing about it is that you can continue to be who you are, instead of living up to some shining resume in the sky. =)

Posted Jun 24, 08 by donde113 (

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WOW just WOW

if i had done that the dude may very well have laughed in my face

congrats

Posted Jun 24, 08 by Its.Wes (

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I managed car repair centers for almost 40 years and this certainly was the type of attitude I looked for when hiring support personel. If I thought someone had a strong work ethnic I would hire them over someone with more experience but had impressed me less. It was always worth the extra effort to train that person. That being said he probably hired you because you are such a babe! You know I am kidding about that last part. Good luck, Wes

Posted Jun 24, 08 by ooTheBoogieManoo (

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It seems you were meant to juggle manparts or was that partsman? Anyway Congratz!

Posted Jun 24, 08 by RoyLaPostII
Congrats on the new job. Its like they say "relax and be yourself." I've been an Assistant Store Manager before and I would have hired you too.

Posted Jun 24, 08 by OmegaSquad (

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Finally, smart-assery pays off! Well done, Brianne.

Posted Jun 24, 08 by TLDavis
Like I said, honesty goes a lot further than one might think. While I also think it was a bit brash, I have to give you a lot of credit for initiative and being brave enough to try it.
TL