So I applied at Petco...( rather long)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ADEE

luna, honestly.. coming from experience. skipping hurts no one but yourself, your being cheated in the long run and when you get wiser (often with age) you will learn that. You going "oh crap, dads home" admits you know it was the wrong thing to do.. however, your an individual who is going to do what you wanna do. With that said, i worked for two different petstore chains in my teen years and had a great time doing it. I did help with the fish/reptile center for one and equine specialist in the other. There are some situations you can make better but as others have said these animals are nothing but "profit and products" to them. Good luck getting things straightened out with the petstore if you get the job. But remember, education is very very important... that is unless you want to be a petstore worker the rest of your life. (and no im not talking upper management, there is nothing wrong with that so please dont take comments out of context)


ETA: if it was none of our business regarding your schooling, you couldve left that little tidbit of info out of the conversation. By saying something you open it entirely to the entire community... imo its free range

---

I wish i had left the part of me skipping out but can't change it now. So what ever. I'll do what I do. I'm a 3-D animator that already has 14 companies looking at me and its not because of schooling. I know what I'm doing with my life and the only class that actually matters for my future as an animator I am excelling in. For all the companies that are looking at me only 5 need me to have the rest of these prereqs out of the way. and they arn't even the best or the highest paying.

Wow, please take a deep breath. Nobody is trying to rain on your parade. Just trying to let you know what exactly you're up against, for which I think you should be thankful. Like was posted before, if you go against store policy, you WILL get fired. Every employee at the local Petco that seemed like they actually knew their stuff, ends up not working there after awhile... If they give you accurate advice on how to care for your animals (instead of going by their caresheet) they usually do so in a low voice, and looking around to make sure there's no manager within earshot.

BTW- Did the manager you talked to know you were skipping school? Irresponsibility doesn't look good when applying for a job.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RoyalGuardian

Skrew store policies I'm doing whats best for the animals!

---

Sadly with chain stores that are owned and operated by a country wide corporation like Petco that kind of attitude will only get you shown to door rather quick. They all have the same standards and policies, don't follow them by the book they will just replace you. I worked at Petco and did get fired just for not doing what they said to do. I also worked at Petsmart and ended up quitting because they are just as bad as Petco. I'm sorry but if I was a 3D animator I sure as heck would not be looking to get a job to Petco who only pays up to $7.50 an hr. Even if it were to "take care of the animals"... sadly I was like you are when I was younger, sadly I also learned that you can't save them all... no matter how hard and long you do it.

I know when I was your age, I too thought "I knew it all". Man was I wrong and had a nice slap in the face one day as a really rude awakening call.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by lillyorchid

Sadly with chain stores that are owned and operated by a country wide corporation like Petco that kind of attitude will only get you shown to door rather quick. They all have the same standards and policies, don't follow them by the book they will just replace you. I'm sorry but if I was a 3D animator I sure as heck would not be looking to get a job to Petco who only pays up to $7.50 an hr. Even if it were to "take care of the animals"... sadly I was like you are when I was younger, sadly I also learned that you can't save them all... no matter how hard and long you do it.

---

I have to try.. Animation is what I do.. but Reptiles are what I love... Besides I'm 18 and I need a steady job. all the companies that are looking at me are states away. I still need a job to make ends meat. and 7.50 is better than the 6.50 I'm getting right now.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RoyalGuardian

I have to try.. Animation is what I do.. but Reptiles are what I love... Besides I'm 18 and I need a steady job. all the companies that are looking at me are states away. I still need a job to make ends meat. and 7.50 is better than the 6.50 I'm getting right now.

---

I can tell you that if you're up for an animation job against someone with a degree, the person with the degree is more likely to get the job than you are. Education IS the key to success in your life.

I have a four year degree, and I was hired at a higher pay scale than my equal co-workers with no degree. And when I was in my interview - the hiring manager even said "oh good! You have a degree - you can't believe how many people don't. That definitely gives you an edge!"

OK Let me cool down and say that I am sorry about the whole getting angry thing.. I don't do well with people shooting down my ideas, especially when it has something to do with hurting animals. In the end I am just scared that you all are right. But I am going to hold my head up and I am going to give it my all. I will work with the system... but not just with it but beyond it. If I get fired for keeping their stock alive then they are retarded. What I'm saying is that I may not be able to change the corperation but I will at least be able to help some animals. I know I can't save them all but I can sure try. I love you guys and I need some support right now. I'm a crazy PMSing teenager that just wants to help animals and by golly I'm going to do you proud BP.net!

And I hear you I hear you... Schooling is important. I know it is but today was just one of those days... I don't skip as a habit.

Quote:

---

These stores where I live, their policy is If it dies it dies. I AM going to change that.

---

Quote:

---

My policies are, Take care of the animals, instruct and help the owners, and by the gods I will save these little lives.

---

As a pet store employee your duties whether you like it or not will be to go by the rules and follow the store’s policies.

Chain pet stores have to follow corporate policies and I can tell you already if you think you change those you are wrong and if you try to change those you will be shown the door.

Those pet stores have for main agenda to sell supply, this is where the money is, the animals are just there to get the customer in the door hoping they will make an impulse buy leading to the sale of supply.

Quote:

---

I will not stand by and watch animals suffer because of store
policies.

---

Wrong again, if you do not go by the store policy do not expect to stay employed very long, turn over in this type of industry is very high

Quote:

---

or you can be like me and actually try to do something about it.

---

They join your local herp society and do some rescue work

You are young and have a lot to learn about how those stores work again you want to get involved join your nearest herp society.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

As a pet store employee your duties whether you like it or not will be to go by the rules and follow the store’s policies.

Chain pet stores have to follow corporate policies and I can tell you already if you think you change those you are wrong and if you try to change those you will be shown the door.

Those pet stores have for main agenda to sell supply, this is where the money is, the animals are just there to get the customer in the door hoping they will make an impulse buy leading to the sale of supply.
Wrong again, if you do not go by the store policy do not expect to stay employed very long, turn over in this type of industry is very high
They join your local herp society and do some rescue work

You are young and have a lot to learn about how those stores work again you want to get involved join your nearest herp society.

---

Yeah I do have a lot to learn. But at the same time I can't just stand by and watch these little guys die. If I can help them which I know I can inside petco's limits then it will all be worth it to me. I wanna give these guys a chance. And if they do fire me for caring then I know I was doing the right thing. I do need to get a membership for my herp society but unfortunatly I have enough things to pay for at the moment. So again I am getting a job at petco to help the animals and to feed myself.

I've noticed in a lot of your posts you have an attitude towards certain things that is completely unnecessary. I'm pretty sure every single user on this site is an animal lover and nobody's insulting or doubting your abilities to care for animals. However, they're trying to save you from disappointment if you go into a workplace with animals having the outlook you've got. If you're an adult, please behave like one without lashing out on people who are simply sharing their opinions with you. You gave us a lengthy post with quite a bit of information and everybody here is responding with their own opinions. If you don't like what you're reading, you shouldn't be sharing it. I am your age so I completely understand how frustrating it can be in your situation both with school, work, and people doubting you; but like I mentioned, your attitude has A LOT to do with how seriously people take you and how smoothly your life will go from here on. I mean this in the sincerest of ways, you seem like a sweet girl, but you're giving some people the exact opposite impression through what you say and how you say it. And before you repeat yourself with the "I don't care what people think of me" stuff, just take some time to think about whether or not you want to be portrayed in a negative manner. We're not here to judge you.