[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Job interview at REI (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 9/27/2012 4:04:53 PM EDT
| I'm about to walk into a group interview at REI. Will hilarity ensue? Over/under on how strongly the other interviewees smell of patchoulli? |
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I have a friend that does product R&D for REI.
He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn |
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It might be helpful if you explained wtf REI is (wtf stands for "what the fuck") |
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Quoted: I have a friend that does product R&D for REI. He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn The last part doesn't sound so bad. |
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I have a friend that does product R&D for REI. He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn I think about doing this about 10 times a day |
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I have a friend that does product R&D for REI. He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn I think about doing this about 10 times a day Cascades and Rockies are lovely this time of year.....just hit some Alpine lakes last week..caught some Dolly Varden trout(catch and release)...good times, didnt want to come back down.. |
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I have a friend that does product R&D for REI. He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn I think about doing this about 10 times a day You me both. Im so close to walking away and taking a huge pay cut to get away from corporate libtards i cant even explain it. |
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Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares.
It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. |
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And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. Wait untill they teach you about employee "pro deals" and 3point5! It really becomes expensive then. 
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Quoted: How old are you and where do you live? REI markup on name brands negate that nice 30% discount. I have a friend that works at L'occitane and she gets a 50% discount, that lets me know the customers are getting bent over if they can offer something huge like that to a measly employee.Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. |
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Quoted: Quoted: How old are you and where do you live? REI markup on name brands negate that nice 30% discount. I have a friend that works at L'occitane and she gets a 50% discount, that lets me know the customers are getting bent over if they can offer something huge like that to a measly employee.Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. You should report those robber barons to Obama, comrade. |
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How old are you and where do you live? REI markup on name brands negate that nice 30% discount. I have a friend that works at L'occitane and she gets a 50% discount, that lets me know the customers are getting bent over if they can offer something huge like that to a measly employee.
Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I'm in my mid-20's. $9 an hour is bullshit money, but they got some hot females shop at that store, and for a 30% cut on merchandise, I'd show up. Plus, if you can hang, they might make you regular staff. I'd work there longer term, if offered. Everybody starts out as a part time chimp at REI and then moves up if you prove you're worth the investment. And REI isn't out of line as far as pricing goes. I'm a member, so I get 10% back automatically, basically everything I buy there is tax free, is how I look at it. Plus, I got their VISA, so I get 5% more back. Add to that, I can take anything back, whenever, and get a refund or exchange. I had a bike helmet where the visor came off in a crash. Took it back, and essentially traded even up for a better one that was currently on sale. It's totally worth it to me to spend an extra $2 for that privilege. Then, I can buy it back at the Garage Sale for ten cents on the dollar, if I want to. Uh, yeah, REI for life. |
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I'm about to walk into a group interview at REI. Will hilarity ensue? Over/under on how strongly the other interviewees smell of patchoulli? Why are you walking into a group interview? Jobless yourself? Why do you care what others do for an honest living? Why the fuck are there people here who support what you are saying? 
If I was down on my luck and needed a job ASAP, I might apply anywhere that would give me money. WTF is wrong with some people. Bitch that people don't work for their food stamps then bitch when they don't like the place where they earn money to feed a family. That's fucked up OP. Quit trollin. Show some class, or is that asking too much? For the record, I like REI, especially when they give me 20% off just for being a member, and when I get to go in on member only days where everything is dirt cheap. Go to a gun shop if you want to buy guns. Do you try to buy cars at your auto parts store too? 
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Quoted: You should totally ask when their so-called "outdoor store" is going to start carrying hunting rifles and fly rods. I think dropping a Beretta + Orvis store in the same locale as each REI shop is a great idea. In fact, I even sent Orvis a well reasoned letter stating this fact. I wait patiently by the phone, expecting that they will call me back. I am serious about it being a sound business model, though. |
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How old are you and where do you live? REI markup on name brands negate that nice 30% discount. I have a friend that works at L'occitane and she gets a 50% discount, that lets me know the customers are getting bent over if they can offer something huge like that to a measly employee.
Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I'm in my mid-20's. $9 an hour is bullshit money, but they got some hot females shop at that store, and for a 30% cut on merchandise, I'd show up. Plus, if you can hang, they might make you regular staff. I'd work there longer term, if offered. Everybody starts out as a part time chimp at REI and then moves up if you prove you're worth the investment. And REI isn't out of line as far as pricing goes. I'm a member, so I get 10% back automatically, basically everything I buy there is tax free, is how I look at it. Plus, I got their VISA, so I get 5% more back. Add to that, I can take anything back, whenever, and get a refund or exchange. I had a bike helmet where the visor came off in a crash. Took it back, and essentially traded even up for a better one that was currently on sale. It's totally worth it to me to spend an extra $2 for that privilege. Then, I can buy it back at the Garage Sale for ten cents on the dollar, if I want to. Uh, yeah, REI for life. Is it the new location in Virginia? |
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I try to not shop at rei anymore since I found out they gave free sleeping bags, stoves, food, and clothing to the occupy idiots. Not true at all. you sure? It's all over the net and knowing people that used to be high up in management but left due to lets say a change in attitudes, etc.. Of their new group in charge of the direction of the company, lets just say it wouldn,'t surprise me in the least. sorry about grammar, pad is giving me fits |
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My first job in Alaska thirty years ago was with REI. Became pretty skilled moving displays every week or so, to keep the store looking "fresh". I subsisted on oberto sausage sticks purchased with my employee discount..
No hot wimmenz then, unless you liked hairy pits and legs.. 
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I try to not shop at rei anymore since I found out they gave free sleeping bags, stoves, food, and clothing to the occupy idiots. Not true at all. you sure? It's all over the net and knowing people that used to be high up in management but left due to lets say a change in attitudes, etc.. Of their new group in charge of the direction of the company, lets just say it wouldn,'t surprise me in the least. sorry about grammar, pad is giving me fits Check in the comments. |
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I have a friend that does product R&D for REI. He loves the Obamessiah, taught in the ghetto of NYC for a few years to give back to society, drives a Subaru (surprisingly, he has a girlfriend) and walked away from a $100+k/yr job to climb mountains for a living. Kharn The last part doesn't sound so bad. No kidding. If it pays the bills and you wake up excited to go to work everyday I say more power to you. |
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Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I see a "second" job for me. Whats the minimum hours you have to work? |
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Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I see a "second" job for me. Whats the minimum hours you have to work? Very few. The trick is getting the job and getting it at a store that will schedule you for few hours. |
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I think OP just got banned, LOL!
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1371899_I_really_don_t_care_about_the_election.html |
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I think OP just got banned, LOL! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1371899_I_really_don_t_care_about_the_election.html Didn't take OP long to have his DU roots exposed. democRAT underground is about to be so sorry come November, because bho is going back to community organizing- believe it! |
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Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I see a "second" job for me. Whats the minimum hours you have to work? At my store, the minimum is 16/wk. Eight hours weekend, and two four hour shifts during the week. Right now it's just a Christmas staffing thing. If I get hired, I'd stay full time if they'd let me. |
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Hey guys, just a quick update, if anybody cares. It was a group style interview. They mostly ran us through scenarios and group discussions, I guess to see how well we interact with other people. If they want to move on with the process, I'll know by the end of next week. And yes, it's severe underemployment. $9 an hour to run the register, but, I get 30% off as an employee discount. Can you say "financial self destruction?" I'd work for store credit if they'd let me. I see a "second" job for me. Whats the minimum hours you have to work? At my store, the minimum is 16/wk. Eight hours weekend, and two four hour shifts during the week. Right now it's just a Christmas staffing thing. If I get hired, I'd stay full time if they'd let me. Thats minimum availability. |
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I think OP just got banned, LOL! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1371899_I_really_don_t_care_about_the_election.html Didn't take OP long to have his DU roots exposed. democRAT underground is about to be so sorry come November, because bho is going back to community organizing- believe it! Dang he is still here. Oh well sometimes reading the posts of angry liberals pretending to be conservative is kinda funny. |
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I think OP just got banned, LOL! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1371899_I_really_don_t_care_about_the_election.html Didn't take OP long to have his DU roots exposed. democRAT underground is about to be so sorry come November, because bho is going back to community organizing- believe it! Dang he is still here. Oh well sometimes reading the posts of angry liberals pretending to be conservative is kinda funny. Not anymore. We don't tolerate those nasty raunchy personal attacks... Especially directed at family. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I try to not shop at rei anymore since I found out they gave free sleeping bags, stoves, food, and clothing to the occupy idiots. If this is true...... FUCK REI My understanding is that it isn't. Some occupiers asked on the REI forum and the response was not particularly positive. Some people claimed that REI and patagonia were supporting OWS. REI was pretty strong with their denial. |
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I think OP just got banned, LOL! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1371899_I_really_don_t_care_about_the_election.html Didn't take OP long to have his DU roots exposed. democRAT underground is about to be so sorry come November, because bho is going back to community organizing- believe it! Dang he is still here. Oh well sometimes reading the posts of angry liberals pretending to be conservative is kinda funny. Not anymore. We don't tolerate those nasty raunchy personal attacks... Especially directed at family. If I could spare the money... I would also be willing to bet 20 bucks he was Eazy E. This thread also adds more to that speculation. ... |
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I had a 3 gun related shirt on when I went to the local REI here in Tempe and the guy working in there started chatting me up about 3 gun. I imagine there is a hard split between the people who work at REI, some must be way the fuck out there in left field and others not so much. |
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I had a 3 gun related shirt on when I went to the local REI here in Tempe and the guy working in there started chatting me up about 3 gun. I imagine there is a hard split between the people who work at REI, some must be way the fuck out there in left field and others not so much. Thats.how it is with outdoorsy type stuff. Its either granola hippies or grizzled mountain men and/or survivalist/milita types. |
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I try to not shop at rei anymore since I found out they gave free sleeping bags, stoves, food, and clothing to the occupy idiots. If this is true...... FUCK REI I did! Many times! But her obsession with porn drove a wedge between us  Now you have me intrigued as to what Miss R.E.I. Looks like 
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