This looks like a bad sign... (interview, application, unemployed, applications)

[PurpleLove08]

I was terminated last Friday from my job at a call center.
I went home and filled out applications, one of which was for Wal-Mart.
The next day I received a call asking if I could come in for an interview. They seemed pretty accommodating for the interview, "Will mornings or afternoons be better for you?" The afternoons are better for me since I'm a full time college student...I even put that I'm a student on my application since they ask if you're one.

My interview was at 3 pm, all went well and I received the job.

I received a call yesterday (while I was in class) that orientation is at 8am Friday. I asked my mom if she thought there was any way they can change it (since she works for Sam's Club) and she said it's possible but she wasn't sure. She told me to call back and see if I could speak to the woman who left the message. I called but she had already left for the day.

I called a few minutes ago to see if orientation was held at any other time and she said, "No, orientation is always at 8am."
Ugh.
I basically have to miss all my classes tomorrow (including a lab).

I would be fine if orientation was held on a Saturday or a Sunday but...nope...it just has to be at 8am.
They knew/know my availability yet orientation is held at 8am.

[Padgett2]

I doubt that you were the only applicant that Walmart hired for that orientation. They could accommodate you on the hours you were able to work, but for things like orientation, where more people are involved, it's more like an English or Math class at school. The college professor isn't going to arrange one class just to suit you.

If you really need the job, you had better get used to doing things according to what the employer wants, not what is convenient for you.

So, you are right in a way......it's a bad sign. Either you show up, or look for work somewhere else.

I certainly hope that you find something good soon. Money isn't everything, but it sure helps with everything else, doesn't it! Good luck!

[jodyrose]

I know its not going to be your "career", but like the other poster says, when you work for someone you do things to their convenience, not your own.
With todays world, if you lost your job and found another the next day, even if it is Walmart, you should be jumping for JOY. There are lots and LOTS of folks out here that have been without work for months and arent even getting called for interviews, let alone getting the job. You can make up the school work time and even the lab time, so get to that orientation class and dig in, good luck

Originally Posted by LiveTodayLez08

I would be fine if orientation was held on a Saturday or a Sunday but...nope...it just has to be at 8am.
They knew/know my availability yet orientation is held at 8am.

[danameless]

Companies generally have their orientation set for a particular day/time of the week, and everyone who gets hired during that time will attend the next orientation. Keep in mind, this orientation is for everyone, not just you - so if there were 20 people hired, imagine the company having to contact 20 people seperately to try to coordinate a time that is convenient for everyone for orientation. Not possible, so they have a set time and everyone hired has to attend it at that time.

I used to work for a company that did their orientation once a month, and I started just after they had one, so I was working there for almost a month before I went to my orientation.

It stinks you have to miss your class(es), but sometimes you just to decide if the job is worth missing the classes and whether you can make up the work.

Last option, they might have weekly orientation scheduled, so if you couldn't miss class this week because of a test or something, you might be able to ask if you can attend the next orientation. Not sure if it will work, but it's a possible option.

[PurpleLove08]

I understand where you're all coming from.
I already made up my mind to miss class but for my math class I'll just go talk with the professor before class.
As for my lab, I may go in Saturday (provided I don't have to work) and make it up.

I am happy I received the job and I'm not ungrateful. Trust me.
I plan to stay there throughout college ::crosses fingers::.

[STT Resident]

Good for you - go hustle and do what you have to do. Latest figures indicate that 5 million Americans are now unemployed so do what you have to do. Good luck to you!