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[Employment] Good Holiday Jobs?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DonnyMost, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost Member

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    It looks like I won't be having a job from this month until January, as I'm waiting to transfer to a new job.. so I figure why not make a few extra bucks between now and then.

    So my question is simple, what are some good holiday jobs for the Christmas season (late Nov-late Dec)? I'm sure some of you have worked a few and can offer some advice.

    (By good I mean the combined factor of decent pay and non-ass-busting/tedious work)
     
  2. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    I hear Fed X/ UPS pay well during the holidays.
     
  3. SWTsig

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    jewelry store like helzberg's. if you know sales, you could make some pretty good loot in one month.
     
  4. The Ming Dynasty

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    Sack groceries, deliver pizzas or bartend - all make tips and generally speaking in the holiday season people are more generous.
     
  5. v3.0

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    tundra dancer
     
  6. bigtexxx

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    Donald, I may have a job for you.

    We may need a phone interview, however. I'll likely ask about your skills in the following areas: shoe shininig, dishwashing, bathroom cleaning (will require deep scrubbing skills for tub and toilet cleaning), delicate garmet hand washing (silk drawers, yo!), garbage removal, pizza pickup, chinese food pickup, golf tee time appointment scheduling, and possibly a few more areas.

    The financial upside will be limited, but the knowledge gained by being my personal servant will be something you can carry with you forever.
     
  7. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost Member

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    But.. can I wear a santa hat?
     
  8. DonnyMost

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    Hmm. I was just told places like Ikea and Pottery Barn are good for the holidays.. anyone here that can testify?
     
  9. pradaxpimp

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    I usually hire assitant pimps to watch my b!tches over the holidays.
    Perks included:

    easy hours, managerial position, freedom to choose your schedule, and great pay.

    Please send me a text on my blackberry, or you can find me near any street corner
     
  10. Master Baiter

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    Go work somewhere that you would take advantage of a discount. My mom was bored right after she retired and went and worked at Williams Sonoma just so she could get the 40% discount. We bought the whole damn store.
     
  11. SwoLy-D

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    I see that you pick up the slack when there aren't enough b!tches for customers. Very nice of you. ;)
     
  12. DonnyMost

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    Not a bad idea.

    I bet Fry's hires a ton of holiday help.

    I don't know if that is the best place to work though.. everyone I know either hates working there or hates shopping there, I wonder if there is even an employee discount?
     
  13. Supermac34

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    Work in a stock room at a toy store. Figure out what the "hot" toys will be this year. Buy some before they hit the floor, then sell them on Ebay.

    I knew a guy that worked at Target when I was in high school. He made more on the side selling the hot Starting Lineup figures, Tickle Me Elmos, and before Christmas Nintendo 64's than he did in his paycheck.
     

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