Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yup, terminated after a year of working there. They didn't even blink. {censored} them. For the record, GC is an evil place, and i strongly encourage you all to shop locally. I don't feel like typing all the bad {censored} i can say right now, but i'll get to it later. Hooray for unemployment! Time to get drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slap happy drums Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 {censored} em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted July 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 So what happened? Downsizing? Failure to meet quota? Got caught messing around with the boss's girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiAz4Free Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Time to move on then, and remember that the grass is ALWAYS greener on the other side. Go nuts this weekend, job hunt on Monday. Just cracked a cold one for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hell man, welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 For the record, GC is an evil place Hell, we knew that. I'd love to know what their turnover rate is. You can go into the one near me and see different people working the departments all the time. And they must be new... because they don't know {censored}. But yes... if you have any good GC dirt, spill it. We haven't had a good negative GC thread in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted July 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 So what happened? Downsizing? Failure to meet quota? Got caught messing around with the boss's girlfriend? Tardiness is what the paper said, but that's not the real reason. I told off the boss, let him know that he's turning MY drum shop into a {censored}ing car lot with the idiot car salesmen he's hiring, and that he's the reason the last batch quit. I came to work at 9:02 (scheduled for 9), and got called into the office 3 hours later with my final check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Oh, and sorry about the unemployment. But you're young. You'll land on your feet fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted July 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hell, we knew that.I'd love to know what their turnover rate is. You can go into the one near me and see different people working the departments all the time. And they must be new... because they don't know {censored}.But yes... if you have any good GC dirt, spill it. We haven't had a good negative GC thread in a while. Every morning the opening crew gets together and has a sales huddle. They go over techniques on how to close deals...Hard close, Soft close, Direct close, Indirect close,etc. Keep in mind this is an INSTRUMENT store, not a Toyota dealership. They're trained to juice you for every penny they can, adding on PG's (which they get spiffs for if they sell a certain amount) that don't cover anything more than manufacturers defects (although they fail to mention that when they pitch them). There's a bunch of shady {censored}, i just can't fit all of it into words right now. They only see you as a dollar sign, a tit for the milking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darten Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 You should put together a business plan, find sponsors and fund your Own store. Drive the dick weed out of business. open a drum shop for drummers not a used car lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WillyRay Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sorry, dude. /w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k7mto Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 They only see you as....a tit for the milking. Makes me want to squeeze myself btw, sorry about the job, but I'm sure you'll find something better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Tardiness is what the paper said, but that's not the real reason. I told off the boss, let him know that he's turning MY drum shop into a {censored}ing car lot with the idiot car salesmen he's hiring, and that he's the reason the last batch quit. I came to work at 9:02 (scheduled for 9), and got called into the office 3 hours later with my final check. Yup. That'll do it every time. I've done my share of that, too. It's actually been only recently that I've discovered that it's easier just to say "yes, boss...no boss" knowing that he's a moron, than to try to 'change the status quo'. Oh well....drink some beers for me, and I'll drink some for you at the gig tonight. The sun will rise tomorrow morning, just like it does every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Do you live with your parents, or alone? I am 18, and live at home, so when quit my old job, (pharmacy tech) all it effected was me having to accumulate gear at a slower rate than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiAz4Free Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sometimes, it's worth it. I once pulled off my shirt in the middle of the store, wadded it up, and threw it right in the manager's face. Dropped an F-bomb or two, and walked my happy ass outta there. Damn, it felt goooooood. I also burned... nay, DEMOLISHED, EXPLODED, AND CONDEMNED my bridge with IBM. No shame at all. Sometimes you have to stand your ground, no matter how ugly the truth is. I suggest you visit a strip-club. It'll help take your mind off of it. Sounds like they were gunning for you anyways, and were just waiting for you to do something that they could hold against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'll take a shot of captain for ya tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumtechdad Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sounds like they were gunning for you anyways, and were just waiting for you to do something that they could hold against you. After a year at GC he was probably higher up the pay scale than they wanted anyone to be. Why not hire some guy who doesn't know squat about drums, for less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Big Daddy Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hate to hear that ! Like everyone is saying,take the weekend off and hit it hard on Monday. Hey, is George still looking for some help?:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 You may not realize it, but it's a blessing in disguise! Retail sucks the life out of you. Five year victim of Best Buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 I got fired for telling a customer to eat a turd once. at least you got to tell off your manager before you were canned. you win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fischwrap Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 sorry bro, but from someone who has recently removed themself from retail (starbucks... yet another evil corporation. working for that place sucked ass) consider yourself lucky with opportunity. you can search for something you have a true passion for. but that can all come next week, for now, roast a fatty, throw on your favorite tunes, crack open a cold one and enjoy life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted July 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 Do you live with your parents, or alone? I am 18, and live at home, so when quit my old job, (pharmacy tech) all it effected was me having to accumulate gear at a slower rate than usual. I'm only 19, but I live with my mom and pay her $600 a month in rent. So long term unemployment isn't an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted July 18, 2008 Members Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm only 19, but I live with my mom and pay her $600 a month in rent. So long term unemployment isn't an option. Yeah... At least It is your mom, and not a land lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted July 19, 2008 Members Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sorry to hear your out of work. Not sorry to hear you no longer work for corporate idiots and nimrods.As everybody said, enjoy some time off and look for another one in a few days. Maybe there's a Mom and Pop music shop locally???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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