pet store employee's these days

[JaGv]

I worked in the bird department, at Super Pets (at that time). I really didn't know much about birds then, but I learned quickly, and took the time to research the ones we cared for. We also watched over the small animals area as well. It was commission, so selling a $2000 bird was crazy. I always sold rats rather than hamsters. Hate those things. I always wanted to change over to the reptile department, but the staff there was top notch. Maybe it's just the generation of slacking employees? I enjoyed it, would love to do a part time gig at a pet store....wait, I have 60+ rats, 20+ mice, and 10 bps....lol

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2 kids, 2 dogs, and 2 cats ( just in case my rats mice get out )

see if i owned a pet store i would say you were a good employee for taking the time on research to know what your doin and to do your job right. hey i also got kind of a petstore gig going i got 2 dogs,2 fish,2 turtles,3 rats, 3 mice, and 4 bps. all i need now is a cat and a bird

[KMG]

I think overall service in America has gone down. The customer is always right has been thrown out the window and the young people coming up don't seem to know that any job worth doing is worth doing right.

Op, what store is this? Do they have a nice selection of reptile equipment? I would like to check it out. The big box stores don't really do it for me and I would rather deal with a mom&pop type place. Is that what this place is?

[JaGv]

I think overall service in America has gone down. The customer is always right has been thrown out the window and the young people coming up don't seem to know that any job worth doing is worth doing right.

Op, what store is this? Do they have a nice selection of reptile equipment? I would like to check it out. The big box stores don't really do it for me and I would rather deal with a mom&pop type place. Is that what this place is?

it realy has the younger people just look forward to payday.

pet city houston on 1960 near spring. i would say their reptile department is a bit small on equipment. and yeah it's a mom and pop store. the only store i'd say has a good selection on reptile equipment is S&S exotic.

[4Ballz]

I would skip the cat(s). Stepping in a cold or even warm hair ball with bare feet is never fun. And thanks btw. :-)

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There was one bird we had, he could crap so far out his cage, customers almost got nailed as the walked by. I forget his breed, but it was like a small crow, the joker of birds....

[JaGv]

I would skip the cat(s). Stepping in a cold or even warm hair ball with bare feet is never fun. And thanks btw. :-)

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There was one bird we had, he could crap so far out his cage, customers almost got nailed as the walked by. I forget his breed, but it was like a small crow, the joker of birds....

really i'd like to see that. does that breed of bird do that or was is just that bird. by the way those pair of crows from the windex comercial came to mind when i first read that

[LadyWraith]

I agree with the whole generation thing. Our current youth is kinda scary with their lack of work ethic... that being said, I find it really odd the store don't have better trained employees. I mean, the more confident you are in your knowledge and care of the animals, the better able you are to SELL said animals to customers. Isn't selling the whole point? I'm a big fan of the ma & pa store I get my feeders from. They don't have a lot of product selection anymore but kind of make up for it with their animal stock. All of the employees are animal lovers and have like one of everything in their personal collections lol. Including snakes. So they have a fair amount of knowledge if not from anything but the experience of keeping. And compared to what I've come across in places like here, they're spot on with their info. And they have good quality, clean live feeders of all shapes and sizes that are delivered weekly.

[4Ballz]

This was 12 years ago, I can't remember. Their poop was the worst though... Lol

[Rollis]

I agree with the whole generation thing. Our current youth is kinda scary with their lack of work ethic... that being said, I find it really odd the store don't have better trained employees. I mean, the more confident you are in your knowledge and care of the animals, the better able you are to SELL said animals to customers. Isn't selling the whole point?

I fully agree with this. I was in a Petsmart with a friend, explaining the differences between two different UV bulbs to him. A mother and her son overheard me, and asked me for advice on their Bearded Dragon. I agreed to help them out, and made sure they got the right items. Another couple asked me about Leopard Gecko supplies, I also helped them. I must've helped 5 or 6 people back to back, while an employee stood there just watching. After all that was done, the employee came over and asked me if I needed any help with anything...

[BHReptiles]

I just recently found a mom/pop reptile only store in Cypress, TX. It's off of Jones rd and called Reptile Select. It's got friendly, knowledgable staff, very clean, and healthy animals. They also sell feeders which is a plus.

[JaGv]

I just recently found a mom/pop reptile only store in Cypress, TX. It's off of Jones rd and called Reptile Select. It's got friendly, knowledgable staff, very clean, and healthy animals. They also sell feeders which is a plus.

i heard of that store i just haven't had time to go. do they sell nice bp's?

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I must've helped 5 or 6 people back to back, while an employee stood there just watching. After all that was done, the employee came over and asked me if I needed any help with anything...