Week 12

How do you approach work and school rigorously?

Rigorously? That is a funny choice of words. Almost as if you were specifically thinking about me when you worded this. -.-

I approach school and work just like any other moderately responsible teenager. It's not like I really enjoy waking up early or getting bleach all over me. I do it because I have to; because it is the responsible thing to do. I do my best to be on time and professional. I said that I do my best because I do not always succeed. But, hey, I try my best! That is all someone could ask for.

Week 11

What changes have you seen within yourself since being employed?

Working has changed my perspective in many ways. Most of these changes are for the better too. One big change has been respecting others on the job; Just being extra nice to that lady in drive through, cleaning up my mess so others won't have to, Being sure to tell them "Have a nice day," and "Thank you." It always makes me happy when a customer is polite to me, so why not return the favor? Another big change that I have seen in myself since joining the work force is enjoying my freetime. I really love those days when I wake up and realize that I have absolutely nothing to do. My freetime means so much to me now. And I gladly fill it up with being a lazy cow.

Week 10

Knowing what you do about your company, would you be more or less likely to give them your business in the future? (For example, if at a store, will you continue to shop at this store now that you have a look “behind the scenes?”). Site examples so we can understand your reasoning.

After I leave Cane's, I will definitely eat there on occasion. They really do have the best chicken. Even if I left on bad terms, I know they would not "vandalize" my food. Raising Cane's is a very clean and professional restaurant. We are always polite to past employees, except for Ben Joiner, And that is because he cussed out the owner to the fullest extent. He is banned from the premsis, but if he wasn't, I know that we would still serve him with a smile and respect for his food-stuffs.

Week Nine

Imagine you are your own supervisor. What changes would you make at your job and why?

I can not really elaborate on this subject because Raising Cane's is run so smoothly. The managers know exactly what they and us (the crew) need to do at all times. I suppose there is one thing I would change. I recently found out that there is conspiricy at Cane's. A manager was dating a crew member, now that crew member has become a manager. This is very much so against crew conduct. They would both be fired for lying to the GM. Yet, I keep my mouth shut because it is not hurting anyone, and frankly it is none of my business.

Week Eight

After doing this job, what will you attempt to avoid in future jobs? What will you try to do again?

After working at Raising Cane's, I definitely plan to avoid any type of fast food nonsense. I mean, everyone has to eat; but I don't care to serve them. Other people I work with take Raising Cane's so seriously. I am not one to goof off at work but chicken is not my main goal in life. I still plan to work hard at what ever I do. So I will surely keep that in check.

Week Seven

How does this program benefit you as both a student and as an employee?

The work-based learning program helps me in more than one way. As a student, the program helps me gain a credit. Which is necessary in getting my diploma. As an employee, the work-based program helps me get that extra "umph" to get up and go to work. Not only am I getting paid to go to work, I also get a credit for my hours. This really drives me to work harder and be more sucessful. (Can you see through my bs Mrs. Scredon?)

Week Six

What is the greatest challenge you face at work?

Honestly, My greatest challenge is challenging myself. Raising cane's is very simple, almost idiotic. There is nothing that can't understand or can't do at Cane's. This makes my biggest priority become staying humble. I just keep in mind how much I need the money and how it is not that bad.

Week five

What position do you ideally want at your job or with another company? What types of education and advancements would you need to accomplish that goal? How will you do it?

I currently work at a fast food restaurant called Raising Cane's. I definitely do not want to work in the food service industry forever, this also includes advancing into management. This is simply where I am working while I finish my high school diploma. My ideal job is to become a cosmetologist and part time piercer. To become a hairstylist I must complete 1500 credit hours at Athens Tech. Although I do not necessarily need my diploma to complete this, I want to. Becoming a piercer is a much simpler task, there is no official piercing degree. I simply need to finish an apprenticeship from my dad. I will accomplish this goal by staying in school and keeping my head in the right place.

Week Four

Write about an unusual experience that happened at work this week.

At Raising Cane's we tidy up the bathrooms every fifteen minutes during a rush. These tasks include wiping the sink of water droplets, restocking toilet paper and what not. I am often walked in on while completing the bathroom. Most people act as if they walked in on me on the toilet. I quickly say something about tidying up and exit the restroom. The other day was a very different story. As usual a customer walked in and I quickly gave my normal excuse. She said that it was fine and that she just needed to change her bra. I go to leave and she locked the door and quickly removed her shirt. I immediately turned my back to her and scrubbed a corner that I had previously cleaned. I was pretty freaked out. After she said that she was done I quickly dashed out of the bathroom to tell my coworkers about my frightning expierence. They were all really shocked as well. Then the same woman came to the front counter and I had to take her order! I just felt really weird about the situation.

Week Three

Discuss the best day you have had so far at your job. What made you enjoy your job more that day?

So far my favorite day at work was yesterday. I am finally starting to feel comfortable there. I have finally reached the point where I no longer need to be told what to do. This implies nobody needing to correct me (which always makes me feel bad.) I actually had time to laugh and make jokes with the other employees because I was on top of all my tasks. I went home feeling proud to be a Raising Cane-inight.

Week Two

After working at your job, do you feel differently about how you will spend your money in the future? Why or why not?

Money has never been my "thing." I have always used it because it is absolutely necessary. Yet after getting my first job I discovered that I seriously hate money. I don't mind the work at all. I enjoy feeling productive; but whenever I get a paycheck it always disapparates quickly. I don't throw my money away on junk food or material possessions, My money always goes towards bills and overdue gas money. I hardly ever have the cash to go do fun things with my friends. I usually have to wait to see a movie until it goes to the dollar theaters. Frankly, I am used to being broke. My parents were never the ones to hand me $50.00 when I went to the mall. I suppose this should build character, I feel that it makes me bitter. When I see people my age complaining when their parents don't give them their daily quota I get kinda pissed. Either way, working did not make me feel very different about currency.

Week One

Write about your feelings the first day of work. Were your expectations the same as your experience? Why or why not?

My first day at Raising Cane's was quite awkward. This was not my first job, but my previous job was extremely lax. I was afraid that I would not fit into the corporate world of chicken. I was appalled when I found out how everything was ordered. There were lists of checklists on top of checklists. I was not used to any of this, actually I found it kinda funny. After getting the run through of the business, I was allowed to test my new found chicken skills. I was constantly corrected about being perkier and saying thank you that one extra unnecessary time. Thankfully, I recived one of the best trainers. A girl named Janet that reminds me of you; Mrs. Scredon. She helped me out a lot, and she understood when I messed up. At the end of the day I went home feeling down. Maybe I was not ment to sell chicken? I now feel that if I hadn't been so nervous I might have done better on my first day.