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

[Gooseman]

The whole point of my post was to point out that you need not break policy to keep the animals alive. Although policy could be better, it is like government housing, in that, there are worse ways to live, and that it has reached the crossroads of acceptable cost versus acceptable living standards for temporary time periods. If policy is followed, there shouldn't be any excuse for animals dying in stores. But, it's unlikely you'll find a plump ball python in a cage by itself with proper hides. As that is no longer cost effective. I am not knocking your will to help the animals, but I'm just trying to point out that going in and breaking policy won't get you anywhere, your better off doing your best to care for the animals within policy standards and making sure the customers are aware of the difference between temporary petco housing, and permanent housing conditions. I personally work for a PetCo, and have learned many tips & tricks as far as animal care is concerned (and loopholes to get your way, if only for a moment), but there really is only so much a simple associate can do. Remember, in retail, everyone is replaceable, so if you go in and make a scene, you'll find that out first hand.

On the topic of schooling, I really am not trying to bash you. Although you don't know me, your going to have to trust me on this. Get a degree. I know so many bright and intelligent people working dead-end jobs with no upward mobility because they have no degree, yet believe they are too old to go back and finish school. I wish that on no one. Schooling isn't cheap, so don't throw it away if it's at your disposal.