I got a job...
Posted by Allychristine on May 15, 2008 · Member since Dec 2007 · 15438 posts
Some of you know my situation...but I've been searching for a job for a while now. Things haven't really been going well..nothing turning up. I finally decided to just go to the mall and turn in applications...so I got a job at Victoria's Secret. It's retail...and it might be crap...but AT THE MOST...I might have to work there for 2 years. So, I can do it..and maybe it won't be so bad. AT least they don't test on animals..
It'll be fun! I always tried to get a summer job there but the store at my mall was never hiring.
I really love VS underwear. Like a little bit too much. But they really are so much better than the cheapies! I am wearing the Angels Secret Embrace right now and am thoroughly enjoying it. :iloveyou:
thats my long explanation why i like victorias secret, even though theres some environmental angst against them. whatevs.
What's the angst about?
I'm just glad they are on Peta's don't test list....and I'm sure it will be much better than a dept. store.
last time i heard, their catalouges dont use recycled paper. but things might have changed since then.
edit: yup! they have changed their paper. http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/12/06/victorias_new_secret_recycled_paper/ yay!!
You know the biggest problem I had working there? The word "panties." I hate that word ;D They would tell me that if a customer is buying a bra, ask them if they want the matching panties. I said, "do I have to say panties, can't I say underwear?"
um, i hate that word too!! i always say underwear.
also, angst-related, i bought a bunch online from VS last week and was surprised to find that they sell a whole lot of animal-fabric sweaters and shirts. And most of the shoes they sell are leather, suede, etc. they do have cute non-animal stuff though.
also, angst-related, i bought a bunch online from VS last week and was surprised to find that they sell a whole lot of animal-fabric sweaters and shirts. And most of the shoes they sell are leather, suede, etc. they do have cute non-animal stuff though.
Well I don't think they have those types of items in the store...if I recall. I don't know if they have any lingerie with animal products....hope not!
yay on the paper, Kelsi!
Thanks, KMK!
You know the biggest problem I had working there? The word "panties." I hate that word
Whenever I hear the word panties, I hear Julia Roberts saying in Pretty Woman, "Honey, I've got a runner in my panty hose...I'm not wearing panty hose."
Congrats AllyChristine!
Wow Ally! That is awesome--to think we now know a real life VS model! You'll have to send us post cards from all your exotic photo shoot locations! So what is Hidie Klum really like?
Super love to you! :)>>>
Congratulations! If you are going to work retail, I woud say Victoria's Secret is a good place to go. Usually when people go in there they are in good moods, unlike KMart or some place like that. I would enjoy looking at the posters of all the really hot models in angel outfits.
AC - I'm super excited for you!!
I've always wanted to work at VS . . . I only wear their bras and panties (thank you Mom for birthday and Christmas presents)!! I'd recommend you wear flats when you're at work - get some cute ballet slippers :) When I worked at Express (in high school) I remember trying to wear heels at work and my feet would ache at the end of the night.
I'm so happy for you!!!!
Yeah...so..now I have 2 jobs!!!
I already had an interview set up with Sears just b/c I went around to all the places, and I got like 4 interviews. The lady that I interviewed with was really nice, and at first we were just thinking that she would hold my application, and we'd wait and see how VS job/hours went.
Then, she told me the starting wage (with retail experience), and it's way over a dollar more than VS! So, I'll be working in the jewelry dept. at Sears as well..I've never had two jobs, but hopefully it can work out....and I know I can always remember that it's only temporary (hopefully I won't have to always be thinking that though).
Oh, and the VS discount does not count on catalog stuff...BUT the manager told me that the discount does count on gift cards..and you could use gift cards to buy catalog things! ;)
AC, sounds like your cup runneth over :D
Just don't let yourself get burnt out by working too much . . . or shopping too much with all your discounts ;)
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