Go ahead Howard, start us off.

Go ahead Howard, start us off.


nice try....but it won't stick! lol...

nice try....but it won't stick! lol...

It will give him another thread to vent in.

It will give him another thread to vent in.


ugh where's that fudge button!!!  :P  ;)

LOL - I thought of bumping the Pathmark thread...  and I see it was just bumped the first of July.

He just cannot contain himself, or a day to one single thread.  He has to bleed all over the boards.  No matter where, who or what

LOL - I thought of bumping the Pathmark thread...  and I see it was just bumped the first of July.

He just cannot contain himself, or a day to one single thread.  He has to bleed all over the boards.  No matter where, who or what

We can start a thread "Share you travel experiences to Asia"  or "What's your shoe size"  , and he'll complain about Pathmark, weather

We can start a thread "Share you travel experiences to Asia"  or "What's your shoe size"  , and he'll complain about Pathmark, weather


that's because the thought isn't complete until it's posted in at least 5 different threads  ;)

LOL - I thought of bumping the Pathmark thread...  and I see it was just bumped the first of July.

He just cannot contain himself, or a day to one single thread.  He has to bleed all over the boards.  No matter where, who or what


Sami,there's always something to complain about in Pathmark no matter how small or large it is,It's a complaint!

Sami,there's always something to complain about in Pathmark no matter how small or large it is,It's a complaint!

Then why do you still work there if you complain about it everyday for years?

Sami,there's always something to complain about in Pathmark no matter how small or large it is,It's a complaint!
We are not having a problem with complaints in general.  IT is the SAME complaints, over and over - and we hear about them in several threads at a time.  AND you are complaining about a place that has (a) hired you, (b) pays you, (c) keeps you on even though you do not seem to cooperate with the other managers (the florist), want to do what your asked to do on your job (the trash and garbage), or agree with the customers.  THAT is it... FIND something positive and say it, it will make your day go buy so much faster, you will appear happy with your job, and we will all be willing to listen a little more 8)

We are not having a problem with complaints in general.  IT is the SAME complaints, over and over - and we hear about them in several threads at a time.  AND you are complaining about a place that has (a) hired you, (b) pays you, (c) keeps you on even though you do not seem to cooperate with the other managers (the florist), want to do what your asked to do on your job (the trash and garbage), or agree with the customers.  THAT is it... FIND something positive and say it, it will make your day go buy so much faster, you will appear happy with your job, and we will all be willing to listen a little more 8)

Karma.  Let's see Howard respond to this one.

Then why do you still work there if you complain about it everyday for years?


It's what keeps me going every day.

We are not having a problem with complaints in general.  IT is the SAME complaints, over and over - and we hear about them in several threads at a time.  AND you are complaining about a place that has (a) hired you, (b) pays you, (c) keeps you on even though you do not seem to cooperate with the other managers (the florist), want to do what your asked to do on your job (the trash and garbage), or agree with the customers.  THAT is it... FIND something positive and say it, it will make your day go buy so much faster, you will appear happy with your job, and we will all be willing to listen a little more 8)



Well,I get paid every Thursday.

Well,I get paid every Thursday.


Way to ignore the point Howard. O0

Way to ignore the point Howard. O0

I think he only read this part of Sammi's post


(a) hired you, (b) pays you,

I think he only read this part of Sammi's post



that's pretty much par for the course  ;D

Way to ignore the point Howard. O0

I think he only read this part of Sammi's post


that's pretty much par for the course  ;D
But so I was told earlier today, he has 20/20 vision ::)

Way to ignore the point Howard. O0


Thank You. ;D

But so I was told earlier today, he has 20/20 vision ::)


my vision is good but not perfect.

my vision is good but not perfect.


You told me you had 20/20 vision yesterday morning... ::)  ANd by the Doctor's diagnosis, that is perfect vision ::)


Yes I can see it,I'm not blind I do have 20/20 vision you know! ::)

You told me you had 20/20 vision yesterday morning... ::)  ANd by the Doctor's diagnosis, that is perfect vision ::)



The problem is not with his vision.  I'm sure he sees the words he just never reads them.

The problem is not with his vision.  I'm sure he sees the words he just never reads them.



or he chooses not to read them or listen. Wonder if the same thing happens at his work with schedules and other things.

or he chooses not to read them or listen. Wonder if the same thing happens at his work with schedules and other things.


you "wonder"?    :D

You told me you had 20/20 vision yesterday morning... ::)  ANd by the Doctor's diagnosis, that is perfect vision ::)



I may need glasses in the next couple of years.

you "wonder"?    :D


I "know". ;)

I "know". ;)


so do I  ;D

so do I  ;D


that's why I once in a while mess up my schedule. ::)

you "wonder"?    :D

I was being polite.

I "know". ;)

So you admit you don't listen at work and maybe ( at least ) 1/2 the fudges about Pathmark is you not listening/understanding?

I was being polite.So you admit you don't listen at work and maybe ( at least ) 1/2 the fudges about Pathmark is you not listening/understanding?


Well ya,you could say that.

I could?

I could?


you could what?  ???

Well ya,you could say that.

So then most of the fudges about Pathmark should have been directed to the Pathmark employee who visits this site more than any other.

So then most of the fudges about Pathmark should have been directed to the Pathmark employee who visits this site more than any other.


yes,it's all about me.  :(

yes,it's all about me.  :(

I "know". ;)

so do I  ;D

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The problem is not with his vision.  I'm sure he sees the words he just never reads them.


Agreed...  But he brought up his 20/20 vision 8)  I sorta ran with it, Bad me ::)

yes,it's all about me.  :(
:o

Agreed...  But he brought up his 20/20 vision 8)  I sorta ran with it, Bad me ::)


Yes, bad you.

:o


Why are you so suprised?  ???

Why are you so suprised?  ???
That you said it, and I have this whole thread to prove it if you ever deny it ;D

That you said it, and I have this whole thread to prove it if you ever deny it ;D



I'm not proving diddly squat! :P

I'm not proving diddly squat! :P



You don't need to prove anything Howard.... sami said she would prove it if need be...  ::)

You don't need to prove anything Howard.... sami said she would prove it if need be...   ::)


Ok,Let her prove it. ::)

Ok,Let her prove it. ::)

She did

She did


we all have....on many, many occasions  :D  :P

we all have....on many, many occasions  :D  :P

We rock!

We rock!


Pathmark rocks. ;D

Pathmark rocks. ;D

Do you mean "Throw rocks at Pathmark?"

Do you mean "Throw rocks at Pathmark?"



I wish,but I wouldn't do that.

I wish,but I wouldn't do that.

What if you quit. Would you do it then?

What if you quit. Would you do it then?


even though I loathe the job,I have no choice,I'll stay for as long as it takes.

even though I loathe the job,I have no choice,I'll stay for as long as it takes.

...but still complain all the time regardless. ;)

...but still complain all the time regardless. ;)


That's what they do in there, they complain.

That's what they do in there, they complain.



by they you mostly mean you....right?

Nice weather we are having, huh?




Cat

Nice weather we are having, huh?




Cat



not especially  ;)  :D

Looks like rain soon...

by they you mostly mean you....right?


they complain about work,money,family,finances,cars and jobs.

they complain about work,money,family,finances,cars and jobs.

normal workplace discussions/vents/rants.

normal workplace discussions/vents/rants.


every day,I look forward to hearing what BS people have to say.

Howard, have you fudged pathmark the past 2 weeks

Howard, have you fudged pathmark the past 2 weeks


No,But I felt like it last week.

No,But I felt like it last week.

good job

Howard, have you fudged pathmark the past 2 weeks



no he didn't fudge pathmark....just his co-workers who conspired to hide the schedule book from him  ::)

no he didn't fudge pathmark....just his co-workers who conspired to hide the schedule book from him  ::)

No need to state the obvious

no he didn't fudge pathmark....just his co-workers who conspired to hide the schedule book from him  ::)


It took me a freakin half hour to find the damn thing.  ::)

It took me a freakin half hour to find the damn thing.  ::)

and how is that not your fault...

and how is that not your fault...


It's the employees fault,look at it then put it away,don't make me play guessing games.  ::)

It's the employees fault,look at it then put it away,don't make me play guessing games.  ::)

Okiedokie....

No need to state the obvious


but I thought that was the whole point of this thread  :P

It's the employees fault,look at it then put it away,don't make me play guessing games.  ::)


I surmised in another thread that howard looked for it without asking anyone if they'd seen it....this post makes me think I surmised correctly  ::)

I surmised in another thread that howard looked for it without asking anyone if they'd seen it....this post makes me think I surmised correctly  ::)


I asked a lot of people,they don't know where nothing is over there.  ::)

I asked a lot of people,they don't know where nothing is over there.  ::)

including you perhaps

including you perhaps


;D

including you perhaps


Hey Frank I try to find it's always in the small cabinet where it's supposed to be all the time.

no more fudging Pathmark after Oct 13th?

no more fudging Pathmark after Oct 13th?


I wonder what new place we'll be fudging then...  :-\\

I wonder what new place we'll be fudging then...  :-\\

Target?

Target?


oh man...if those SNL skits are right Howard would be the perfect Target employee  ;)

oh man...if those SNL skits are right Howard would be the perfect Target employee  ;)

Perfect target

no more fudging Pathmark after Oct 13th?


There will be nothing to fudge over there.

There will be nothing to fudge over there.

You can always fudge other places and people.

You can always fudge other places and people.


That's true.

That's true.

I really had to push ya huh  :D

I really had to push ya huh  :D


There's always going to be the next Pathmark.

What will that be?

What will that be?


I don't know.

I don't know.

work on your resume fisrt, with your dad's help

work on your resume fisrt, with your dad's help


If he's going into another service industry job he'd do better to pick up a bunch of applications to get filled out quickly. His dad can work on his resume with him in the evenings but on his days off he can hit every possible and see who's hiring.

work on your resume fisrt, with your dad's help


I have a resume on file but I think it was from when I started Au Bon Pain in 2006.

I have a resume on file but I think it was from when I started Au Bon Pain in 2006.


So all you have to do is add the most recent jobs you've had.  That shouldn't take too long.

So all you have to do is add the most recent jobs you've had.  That shouldn't take too long.


plus maybe the volunteer work if there were duties that translate to work

So all you have to do is add the most recent jobs you've had.  That shouldn't take too long.


I have an old resume from when Robin (my old ex) helped me with my resume.

plus maybe the volunteer work if there were duties that translate to work


I quit volunteering December 2009.

I quit volunteering December 2009.


that doesn't mean you can't include the duties you performed on your resume ::)

that doesn't mean you can't include the duties you performed on your resume ::)

Yup, put it on your resume. From (date) to 2009, Volunteer at, etc...

that doesn't mean you can't include the duties you performed on your resume ::)


like working over there includes filing and putting things in alphabetical order.

like working over there includes filing and putting things in alphabetical order.

Yes, that type of office work goes on resumes.
"Proven track record in general administration and office duties, such as (list your duties)"

Yes, that type of office work goes on resumes.
"Proven track record in general administration and office duties, such as (list your duties)"


Just make sure to list filing and general office duties  Howard. Don't say filing  "and putting stuff in alphabetical order"

Just make sure to list filing and general office duties  Howard. Don't say filing  "and putting stuff in alphabetical order"


I know.

I know.

great.

I know.


Knowing and doing are two separate things.

Knowing and doing are two separate things.

Howard KNOWS that. ;)

Howard KNOWS that. ;)


Yes I do.

But will Howard do the work necessary?

But will Howard do the work necessary?


I'm pretty reliable.

I'm pretty reliable.

I'll let othes comment on that response, I haven't been on the boards that long yet.

I'll let othes comment on that response, I haven't been on the boards that long yet.



:-X

I have good punctuality,good attendance,work hard and very friendly.

I have good punctuality,good attendance,work hard and very friendly.

But are you reliable to fix your resume and look for a job, or procrastinate?

But are you reliable to fix your resume and look for a job, or procrastinate?


the latter

But are you reliable to fix your resume and look for a job, or procrastinate?


fix my resume and look for a job.

the latter

Figured that.

I have good punctuality,good attendance,work hard and very friendly.


yeah howard we weren't talking about your reliability as a worker we were wondering if you would actually do the stuff you need to do to find a new job

or

would you not do anything and continue to complain about needing to get a job?

yeah howard we weren't talking about your reliability as a worker we were wondering if you would actually do the stuff you need to do to find a new job

or

would you not do anything and continue to complain about needing to get a job?


the latter

^ yeah I know... I just said it again in case it was missed the first time around. ;)

yeah howard we weren't talking about your reliability as a worker we were wondering if you would actually do the stuff you need to do to find a new job

or

would you not do anything and continue to complain about needing to get a job?


Well I already emailed my job coach and the end of the week I'm going to another Pathmark to see if they're hiring for cartguy or any other position.

Well I already emailed my job coach and the end of the week I'm going to another Pathmark to see if they're hiring for cartguy or any other position.


Howard -  If the company is closing 25 stores it means they are not doing well. If you go to another Pathmark it could close down in a year then you'll just be looking for work again. 

I'm not saying don't apply there but, APPLY AT MORE THAN ONE PLACE!!!!

Now is the time to think about what you'd like to do. You didn't like being a cart guy- maybe you would like working retail, maybe working in a restaurant, maybe in an office... maybe doing something else..... doesn't hurt to apply for as many jobs as possible because it will give you better odds.

Howard -  If the company is closing 25 stores it means they are not doing well. If you go to another Pathmark it could close down in a year then you'll just be looking for work again. 

I'm not saying don't apply there but, APPLY AT MORE THAN ONE PLACE!!!!

Now is the time to think about what you'd like to do. You didn't like being a cart guy- maybe you would like working retail, maybe working in a restaurant, maybe in an office... maybe doing something else..... doesn't hurt to apply for as many jobs as possible because it will give you better odds.

I second that.
Howard, DO what she says. It might be a little uncomfortable for you, but you gotta do it.

I second that.
Howard, DO what she says. It might be a little uncomfortable for you, but you gotta do it.



It's that whole putting your eggs in one basket thing that scares me.

Howard -  If the company is closing 25 stores it means they are not doing well. If you go to another Pathmark it could close down in a year then you'll just be looking for work again. 

I'm not saying don't apply there but, APPLY AT MORE THAN ONE PLACE!!!!

Now is the time to think about what you'd like to do. You didn't like being a cart guy- maybe you would like working retail, maybe working in a restaurant, maybe in an office... maybe doing something else..... doesn't hurt to apply for as many jobs as possible because it will give you better odds.


I'm going to give it some thought,instead of working the carts,I'll ask for an inside position.

I still think you should look into the Goodwill thrift store enterprise.  They have programs that specifically help people that might a little difficulty in finding work otherwise, and they employ thousands of people nationwide plus they are a solid company financially, with alot of their merchandise being donated to them and their being a charity, they probably get grants and things. 

I'm going to give it some thought,instead of working the carts,I'll ask for an inside position.

at pathmark?

I still think you should look into the Goodwill thrift store enterprise.  They have programs that specifically help people that might a little difficulty in finding work otherwise, and they employ thousands of people nationwide plus they are a solid company financially, with alot of their merchandise being donated to them and their being a charity, they probably get grants and things. 


How much do they pay? ???

at pathmark?


Yes. I think I've had enough torture for 3 1/2 years.

I still think you should look into the Goodwill thrift store enterprise.  They have programs that specifically help people that might a little difficulty in finding work otherwise, and they employ thousands of people nationwide plus they are a solid company financially, with alot of their merchandise being donated to them and their being a charity, they probably get grants and things. 

That's a great idea patty.

Yes. I think I've had enough torture for 3 1/2 years.


Howard - the company is in financial trouble.
If they close stores now they could close more next year.
Going to a different pathmark is risky.

Plus you hate that job go find something new

How much do they pay? ???

Their pay rates probably vary. At the very least they minimum wage but might pay more.

All you have to do is find a goodwill and go in and ask for a job application.
You don't need a job coach to do that

Howard - the company is in financial trouble.
If they close stores now they could close more next year.
Going to a different pathmark is risky.

Plus you hate that job go find something new


Yeah I know but I may not have a choice,I'll see what my job coach suggests.

Yeah I know but I may not have a choice,I'll see what my job coach suggests.


if you limit yourself to Pathmark and Wauldbaums you don't have a choice

if you go out and look other places you have a possibility.  ::)

if you limit yourself to Pathmark and Wauldbaums you don't have a choice

if you go out and look other places you have a possibility.  ::)


right,it's like putting your eggs in one basket.

right,it's like putting your eggs in one basket.


Egg-sactly

There's some good advantages and bad advantages to working customer service.

There's some good advantages and bad advantages to working customer service.



there's some good and bad advantages to working period...

there's some good and bad advantages to working period...


you just have to deal with the good and the bad.

you just have to deal with the good and the bad.


I already do... it you who needs to learn how to deal with the good and the bad.

I already do... it you who needs to learn how to deal with the good and the bad.

and if you don't, things will continue to get ugly.

I already do... it you who needs to learn how to deal with the good and the bad.


I think there are more "bad" than "good" from doing carts sometimes.

I think there are more "bad" than "good" from doing carts sometimes.

Depends how you look at it.

Depends how you look at it.


I see pushing carts is more of an excersize,I've lost some weight over the past few years.

I see pushing carts is more of an excersize,I've lost some weight over the past few years.

And this is certainly a good thing.

And this is certainly a good thing.


plus it gets exhausting too.

Howard likes fudging weather in different topics.

Howard,

I know we all kid & tease you but all kidding aside. The majority of us on this board really do care about you. We want you to excel in whatever you want to do. However, we can't do things for you. We can only tell you what YOU have to do for yourself. There is a lot of sage advice in this thread. Please pay heed to it. By doing what Frank, Q, Patty, & others (sorry if I left anyone out) have told you, you will only benefit yourself. And I know I speak for others when I said that there are some of us who are so frustrated to see you complain about things that you can do something about but don't do anything to change them. Things aren't going to happen unless you MAKE them happen. I know it is not easy but there are times when you just have to do things for yourself. 




Cat

Howard,

I know we all kid & tease you but all kidding aside. The majority of us on this board really do care about you. We want you to excel in whatever you want to do. However, we can't do things for you. We can only tell you what YOU have to do for yourself. There is a lot of sage advice in this thread. Please pay heed to it. By doing what Frank, Q, Patty, & others (sorry if I left anyone out) have told you, you will only benefit yourself. And I know I speak for others when I said that there are some of us who are so frustrated to see you complain about things that you can do something about but don't do anything to change them. Things aren't going to happen unless you MAKE them happen. I know it is not easy but there are times when you just have to do things for yourself. 




Cat







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Howard,

I know we all kid & tease you but all kidding aside. The majority of us on this board really do care about you. We want you to excel in whatever you want to do. However, we can't do things for you. We can only tell you what YOU have to do for yourself. There is a lot of sage advice in this thread. Please pay heed to it. By doing what Frank, Q, Patty, & others (sorry if I left anyone out) have told you, you will only benefit yourself. And I know I speak for others when I said that there are some of us who are so frustrated to see you complain about things that you can do something about but don't do anything to change them. Things aren't going to happen unless you MAKE them happen. I know it is not easy but there are times when you just have to do things for yourself. 




Cat






Thanks for caring.  :)

well at least he read two lines of the post  ::) ;D

well at least he read two lines of the post  ::) ;D


I read the whole post.

well at least he read two lines of the post  ::) ;D



I was thinking the same thing.



Cat

Howard,

I know we all kid & tease you but all kidding aside. The majority of us on this board really do care about you. We want you to excel in whatever you want to do. However, we can't do things for you. We can only tell you what YOU have to do for yourself. There is a lot of sage advice in this thread. Please pay heed to it. By doing what Frank, Q, Patty, & others (sorry if I left anyone out) have told you, you will only benefit yourself. And I know I speak for others when I said that there are some of us who are so frustrated to see you complain about things that you can do something about but don't do anything to change them. Things aren't going to happen unless you MAKE them happen. I know it is not easy but there are times when you just have to do things for yourself. 




Cat





Fabulous Cat, just fabulous.

Which should I fudge first?

how about fudging the weather at pathmark

how about fudging the weather at pathmark


they're all talking about the blizzard that's coming.  ::)

Which should I fudge first?
The choice is yours?

The choice is yours?


fudge the weather.

fudge the weather.
Are you still fugding the weather?

Are you still fugding the weather?


us workers are still fudging the cold weather.

I'm all for fudging the weather. When its this cold it makes the skin in my hands hurt.

I'm all for fudging the weather. When its this cold it makes the skin in my hands hurt.


I'm constantly taking hot chocolate breaks.