[OhhJay]

Sorry if i post this on the wrong thread . If i did please tell me , Thanks. (:

Okay soo , I'm just wondering if you guys can help me think of any good place to work at for your first time? I'm a youth so there's not many places to work cause of school... also , i dont want to work at Mc Donalds.

[JSALES]

maybe retail since you don't wanna work at mcdonald's. the first job i had i was waiter/busboy haha

[OhhJay]

Hahas where ? Red Robins?

[HSK]

My first job was at McDonalds and it's a really good learning environment in terms with dealing with customer service.

Since you said you don't want to work there, you can work at retail locations like American Eagle, Foot locker, Champs, etc... Just drop by a mall and ask for an application. All of them hiring year round.

Or you can work in a restaurant as a dishwasher or line cook. Though a lot of places make you start off as a dishwasher.

[Gh0stRider]

most retail stores are hiring for seasonal employees right now.

[TheSalesman]

do you have your lisence? How about pizza delivery?
It pays pretty good.

[k2_alpha]

You dont have many choices as your limits are quite restrictive.

Rethink Mcdonalds. It's one of Canada's top 50 employers for a reason.
You will learn lots about customer service, how to run a store, and food safety.
Most recongized empolyers will approve of Mcdonald's highly if you stay there for at least a year.
The training you and connections at Mcdonald's is only going to help you in the future.

Otherwise, the Michael's on Broadway is hirining.
Lots of LGS working there :troll:

[winson604]

I agree that you should possibly rethink the ideal of working at McDonalds. Let me guess, you don't want to work there b/c you think it's embarrassing and people will laugh at you? Maybe, maybe not but this is actually a good first place to work and will probably benefit you more then you think down the road.

[OhhJay]

@HSK : Ohh , whats the requirements to work as a line cook? o_o
@TheSalesman : Naaw i dont .. S:
@k2_alpha : Shieet i'm down to work at Michael's now ! D: Broadway and what?
@Gh0stRider : hahas , thanks, ill think about it (:

[JSALES]

Hahas where ? Red Robins?

haha no, it was at a retirement centre. if you want, why don't you work at the panago call centre. that's where i used to work for sometime, pay is $9/hr and it's easy

[tiger_handheld]

Futurshop !! they are hiring 3300 ppl all over canada this season..

read it on the news.

[OhhJay]

@winson604 : Naw im scared of getting shit loads of pimples and acne.. LOL
@JSale : Hahas thanks bro , ill try it.

[darnold]

I agree that you should possibly rethink the ideal of working at McDonalds. Let me guess, you don't want to work there b/c you think it's embarrassing and people will laugh at you? Maybe, maybe not but this is actually a good first place to work and will probably benefit you more then you think down the road.

For sure, I worked there all through high school and it was a great learning experience for the working world.

Id recommend it for any younger person looking for a first job.

[Not really racist!]

You can't be picky for your first job, you gotta start SOMEWHERE. You can't expect an easy first job.

[Mr.HappySilp]

McD is pretty good. Job isn't too hard and you learn a lot. Not to mention they don't usually get mad at people there and the hours are really flexible.

Working retail is ok too but some stores require you go make a set amount of sales. If you don't then you get bitch at.

Restaurant is not bad but they usually will want you to stay still closing as till which sometimes means you get of around 1am or even later so it will be tough if you have no car.

Movie theathers isn't bad bAut again most likely you will stay till maybe till 12:30am or even later.

Supermarket isn't bad. I work at the fish dept before lol. Not bad at all and work is pretty easy. The only issue is the smell. If you can handle the smell then is fine.

Or you can try some labour work if you are fit enough. You get to work out while getting paid which isn't too bad. For one summer I used to help this guy do garden work. He would drive around to different people house to do garden work(well more like I do the hard stuff and he does the easy stuff). Pay was good. The only bad part about these physical work is that you get really tired after work(at least for the first week). Once you get use to it, is pretty easy.

[k2_alpha]

the Michael's is on Broadway and Heather

[jtanner_]

How young exactly are we talking? 15ish i'd imagine?

I'd probably say if you're not wanting to work fast food, then try the retail area.

Consider applying at some clothing retailers that sell clothes with which you wouldn't mind wearing so you can get some benefit out of your discount at the same time.

With the holidays coming up many retailers are hiring for seasonal/christmas employees and there's usually opportunity beyond that if you're any good.

Keep in mind that as your first job, especially one that is entry-level, you probably shouldn't be expecting too too much.

Good luck in your search

[OhhJay]

@Mr.HappySilp: Aight ill try there if i dont make it to Michael / Future shop .
@k2_alpha: I cant find it ... You got the address? LOOL i dont even know if its a r restaurant.. S: i sound soo noob now..

[OhhJay]

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[CRS]

Legit places require you to be at least 16 unless you have the signed approval of a/both guardian(s)...

Line cook really requires nothing. They will train you for everything but like HSK said, expect to be a dishwasher for sometime before they promote you to line cook. And if you're wondering, yes, being a dishwasher sucks. I would rather work at McDonald's than be a dishwasher.

[Nintensity]

How young exactly are we talking? 15ish i'd imagine?

I'd probably say if you're not wanting to work fast food, then try the retail area.

Consider applying at some clothing retailers that sell clothes with which you wouldn't mind wearing so you can get some benefit out of your discount at the same time.

With the holidays coming up many retailers are hiring for seasonal/christmas employees and there's usually opportunity beyond that if you're any good.

Keep in mind that as your first job, especially one that is entry-level, you probably shouldn't be expecting too too much.

Good luck in your search

jTanner, best job, forever21 stock room. agreed? :rofl:

[tiger_handheld]

McDonalds will teach you a lot of transferable skills that employers look for.

Teamwork
communication
how to handle pressure
planning (if you work in the back)
attention to detail


list probably goes on - but some i could think of.

My first gig was at Mcdix, and every other non-professional job i had afterward was impressed that i worked for /started out at mcdonalds.

[keifun]

^same here, but for in my case, even the professional job I'm working now was all possible because of my time working at McD back in the days.

[bcrdukes]

As others have suggested (I am only parroting what they've already said) - Reconsider working at McDonald's. The level of training and real world experience is second to none especially while you're in high school. Your future employers would prefer seeing a resume of a candidate with work experience at McDonald's over somebody who has never worked there. The skills and experiences I've learned at McDonald's (when I worked there as my first job) are so invaluable, I still have no regrets working there to this day. I, too, will also say that my work experience at McDonald's has attributed to my successful professional career in telecommunications.

[ajax]

And if you have buddies working at mcd's its actually not that bad.
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[nabs]

try working retail... a lot of ppl hiring for the holiday season at the mall.. looks good on a resume, fast paced, hard working, customer service.

[v.Rossi]

yeah dude, it's just a job. who cares what you do? the plumbers get paid the big bucks for a shitty job. at least, you're not cleaning shit you're simply soaking fries into oil. plus, i heard your chances of getting hired after a while of working to mcdonalds is high.

you don't have any experience at all. think about it if you were a manager, would you want to hire someone with some work experience or none at all?

don't let something like a fast food restaurant job make you self-concious. people need to make money to live, they'll do whatever. some people in third world countries can't even get a decent job like mcdonalds. value of a dollar, food for thought. lots of young girls work at mcdonalds for you to flirt with to, upside.

if you don't want mcdonalds, work at scotiabank theatre(downtown) they're always hiring. if you're really self-concious and don't want to be seen, work at a calling centre. they're always hiring on craigslist, always. but they're just soooooooo boring regardless of what they pay.

[sonick]

Retail can be super fun if the other staff are around the same age and attractive.

I had some great times working at The Gap during University.

[TheNewGirl]

Starbucks is also a GREAT first job. Through them you'll get cash handling training and food safe and a plethora of customer services experience. They pay over minimum wage with the potential for raises every 6 months.

Also consider Tim Hortons. Their pay varies a bit as they're franchised but I believe they pay over min wage and have again great training and benifits as well as very very flexible hours.

[asdfpic]

too bad its not summer, or i'd say playland
meet tons of people while you're at it too

[PUPPY]

im looking for a high school job as well
i've seen 14 and even 13 yr olds working at mcdonalds but anyone know whats the minimum wage to work at a retailer like champs or foot locker?

[OhhJay]

@CRS: One of my buddies said i need food safe right?
@Nintensity: You work at Forever 21 before? o__o
@tiger_handheld: Hahas , aight ill think about it (:
@nabs: Yeah , I'm going to try , Thanks (:
@v.Rossi: LOOl ikr !?! Aight ill try scotiabank , do i apply on the website? o_o
@sonick: hahas , true ! (:
@TheNewGirl: I wanted to work at Starbucks , but they only hire legal age workers :S I'm applying for Tim Hortons tho , Thanks for the info (:
@asdfpic: Yeah i apply'd late in the summer thats why i didnt make it S:

[OhhJay]

im looking for a high school job as well
i've seen 14 and even 13 yr olds working at mcdonalds but anyone know whats the minimum wage to work at a retailer like champs or foot locker?

They're probably hiring Legal age limits ( Age 16 the last time i checked )

[v.Rossi]

v.Rossi: LOOl ikr !?! Aight ill try scotiabank , do i apply on the website? o_o

they have little applications on the table next to the box office, pay is $8/hr get to watch free movies. if you work for concession, make sure to snatch some cineplex night out coupons for when you go to another theatre for popcorn.

[v.Rossi]

They're probably hiring Legal age limits ( Age 16 the last time i checked )

i believe it's 15, you're thinking because 16 of the drivers license?

[OhhJay]

@v.Rossi: hahas thanks , i will ! (: and thanks for correcting me i just checked its 15 .

[gabi]

mcdonalds and starbucks

[PUPPY]

fifteen ? niceeeee
guess its time to get a job aha

[604nguyen]

Slang some dope

jk

Try bestbuy

[OhhJay]

@604nguyen : Hahas , i apply'd for that also .. Didnt get a reply yet tho ):

[MindBomber]

Your first job is the toughest to get, good luck bud!

My first job was at a warehouse sweeping the floors, their starting wage was $15 an hour and were totally flexible if I had tests to study for or just a lot of homework. If I'd just emailed them my resume i doubt they would have given it a second look, but I rode my bike to the warehouse, talked to the manager and impressed him. Maybe try the same thing and you'll get lucky like I did.