# I got a job! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 6, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255 "2012-06-06T07:16:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bpelta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/1 "2012-06-06T07:16:13Z")
So recently I had a post in GQ asking if anybody had advice for finding a job. I’m happy to say that I just got one: I’m going to be a sales associate at an area retail store. I’m on a 90 day probationary period, and then they’ll determine if it’s a good permanent match. Very excited, a bit nervous, here’s hoping I do well. ---
**Author:** ![Saffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saffer/32/6440_2.png) [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/2 "2012-06-06T08:01:41Z")
Best of luck, hope it works out. PS: I used to be in sales and I did ok. The best piece of advice I can give is try to be sincere. A lot of new sales people try to be charming with customers but more often than not, it will put them off. If you come across as sincere you will have a better interaction with your customer. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/3 "2012-06-06T19:36:58Z")
Woohoo! Congratulations. Wishing you joy in your new position. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/4 "2012-06-07T19:27:35Z")
_Sha na na na, Sha na na na na na, Sha na na na, Sha na na na na na…_ Way to go and best of luck to you! ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/5 "2012-06-07T19:42:46Z")
Congratulations! I went through 10 months of jobless hell at the beginning of this recession in 2009. I make it a point to congratulate everyone who finds a job now. Looking for work, and never finding any, can really eat away at your soul. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/6 "2012-06-07T20:39:12Z")
Best of luck - and I’m sure you’ll do fine!! ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/7 "2012-06-07T20:43:13Z")
Congratulations! And good luck. Is it a straight salary/hourly wage or do you earn commissions? ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/8 "2012-06-08T00:20:21Z")
Congratulations! Those are sweet words to hear. I’m sure you’ll do great! ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/9 "2012-06-08T02:40:03Z")
> [@Scarlett67](#): > > Congratulations! Those are sweet words to hear. I’m sure you’ll do great! This!! Very happy for you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![moejoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/10 "2012-06-08T03:00:19Z")
Congratulations! Retail can be a lot of fun if you allow yourself to enjoy it. I’m sure you’ll do great! ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-job/624255/11 "2012-06-08T21:04:50Z")
Glad to hear it. I know a few folks who have been looking for a while. Your good news gives me hope.