I am so excited! I finally found a second job, after 5 1/2 months of searching!

It's a good job, too. It is retail, but it's full time with full medical and dental coverage and the starting wage is reasonably above minimum. It's with The Hudson Group, the company that owns and operates most of the retail space except for the Duty Free at YVR airport.

I am so looking forward to being able to buy my own groceries instead of dining at Cafe Food Bank.

And here's the kicker, for all those of you who insisted I'd never find a decent job looking and dressing the way I please: When the hiring agent was speaking about employee expectations and began to go into dress code and appearance regulations, to be on the safe side and so I know what's expected I asked about body jewelry, hair and the like.

Her response?

"No, that's not an issue for us. I understand other companies can have rather strict rules about appearance, but frankly, those policies don't benefit anyone."

She then proceeded to inform me the person who'll be my supervisor has enough hardware there were fears when she was hired there'd be problems with airport security.





I start Monday.

I am so excited! I finally found a second job, after 5 1/2 months of searching!

It's a good job, too. It is retail, but it's full time with full medical and dental coverage and the starting wage is reasonably above minimum. It's with The Hudson Group, the company that owns and operates most of the retail space except for the Duty Free at YVR airport.

I am so looking forward to being able to buy my own groceries instead of dining at Cafe Food Bank.

And here's the kicker, for all those of you who insisted I'd never find a decent job looking and dressing the way I please: When the hiring agent was speaking about employee expectations and began to go into dress code and appearance regulations, to be on the safe side and so I know what's expected I asked about body jewelry, hair and the like.

Her response?

"No, that's not an issue for us. I understand other companies can have rather strict rules about appearance, but frankly, those policies don't benefit anyone."

She then proceeded to inform me the person who'll be my supervisor has enough hardware there were fears when she was hired there'd be problems with airport security.





I start Monday.

I cannot wait for Monday. After all this time -5 1/2 months, over 300 applications -I feel like I'm dreaming. Nobody pinch me, I don't want to wake up.

So happy for you I'mma do a little dance...

Sounds like it will be a great fit for you hon!!
Send me some of your good luck, I have an interview for a job I really want next week

There's a difference between "insisting" & being honest about it bettering your chances w/ most companies Happy for you

CalhounSq said:

Her exact words were, "Frankly, those policies don't benefit anyone."

Congrats buddy!

I Used to work at Circuit City and before i went to college it took me three months to find a new job it's such hard times and it's frustrating but keep the faith and it will happen:D