The opening of Pandora's box in NJ

[RootDKJ]

Oh crap, I'm in trouble...REI is opening a new store 10 minutes from my house.

I got a "We're hiring" postcard in the mail from them today. I did a quick search, and this is going to be a 30,000 sq ft store. Decent sized.

Mrs Root says I should get a part time job there. She's well aware of my love of gear (gear whore-ness). But loving acquiring and using new gear, and working with gear in a retail environment are two different animals.

We don't really need the money right now, but you can never know when life throws you a curve ball, so a part time job two nights a week seems like a pretty good idea on the surface. I'm a pretty outgoing dude, and I've worked retail once before as a 2nd job selling electronics at Service Merchandise.

Anyone have any words of wisdom on this?

 

[wa-loaf]

If you don't need the money, just enjoy shopping there.

 

[severine]

I've found that working at places because you felt you'd spend money there anyway (so why not get a discount and paid) only resulted in spending MORE money than you would have in the first place. If you don't need it, I highly recommend against it. But do enjoy shopping there!

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

If you don't need the money, just enjoy shopping there.

times two..two nights a week is 100 nights a year..

 

[RootDKJ]

Money or discounts aren't in my reasoning. I miss working with people and I'd like to be able to help beginners from making poor decisions and learn from the experts.

 

[severine]

As long as you can afford the potential ramifications, then, go for it! I do have to say that retail sucks though. Everywhere I've worked, they want you to have weekend availability or they won't hire you.

 

[wa-loaf]

As long as you can afford the potential ramifications, then, go for it! I do have to say that retail sucks though. Everywhere I've worked, they want you to have weekend availability or they won't hire you.

That and they will want you to work more around the holidays. I had a good time working in ski/bike shops, but I was in my 20's then. I wouldn't want to do it now.

 

[andyzee]

Two questions:


1. Where will the store be, Union/Springfield?
2. Can you get me discounts?

 

[RootDKJ]

Two questions:


1. Where will the store be, Union/Springfield?
2. Can you get me discounts?

East Hanover. Rt 10. Union/Springfield would be too close..

 

[andyzee]

East Hanover. Rt 10. Union/Springfield would be too close..

High Country.

 

[RootDKJ]

High Country.

I've gotten two sets of sticks there.

 

[deadheadskier]

Money or discounts aren't in my reasoning. I miss working with people and I'd like to be able to help beginners from making poor decisions and learn from the experts.

will you use hurtmyknee's posts as a resource in accomplishing this charitable work of yours? :lol:

 

[RootDKJ]

will you use hurtmyknee's posts as a resource in accomplishing this charitable work of yours? :lol:

I won't rule it out...

 

[andyzee]

I've gotten two sets of sticks there.

Good store, have gotten some great deals there.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'm thinking of Moonlighting at Outback Steakhouse..

 

[wa-loaf]

I'm thinking of Moonlighting at Outback Steakhouse..

If there is anything worse than working retail, it's working at a chain restaurant.

 

[RootDKJ]

Good store, have gotten some great deals there.

Yeah, they offer some nice discounts towards the end of the season. Friendly as could be also.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

If there is anything worse than working retail, it's working at a chain restaurant.

I would wear a ton of flair and be one of those waiters who squeezes into the booth and sits down to take the order..

 

[RootDKJ]

I would wear a ton of flair and be one of those waiters who squeezes into the booth and sits down to take the order..

Awesome. I needed a good laugh. Thanks GSS! :beer:

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Awesome. I needed a good laugh. Thanks GSS! :beer:

The title of this thread sounds dirty if you read into it...and isn't REI really expensive?? Much better deals online..