From Melissa, Blog: excuse me, donna koran apples? do u have donna koran apples?

Melissa suggested contributing to this blog. Brilliant idea.

She just texted me: Blog: woman at counter hands me a gift card. I ask, how would u like to pay? Answer: money.

I called out of work today. The blizzard that we got hit with yesterday still has the city shut down. The El isn't running and my 5 bus was just announced to be suspended.

If I had closed tonight, it would have been my 6th day in a row of closing.

My schedule last week totally 67 hours, when you include the 40 that I put in at my day job.

I just ordered a pizza. Oh, how I've missed television.

Macy's stayed open tonight until 11:15pm. They were the only store open during a blizzard and snow emergency.

I called my boss to leave early. She responded with, "They haven't closed yet?!" I let her know that, "All the managers left. I haven't sold anything since I got here at 4."

Just as I closed the register and collected my things, a customer came to the counter with some questions. She barely spoke English, but had some items written down on a piece of paper.

At around 9:30pm I sold her a 3 Step system.

A customer asked me tonight, "Where's Dickens Village?"

I pointed at the sign next to her that read 'Dickens Village' with an arrow and replied, "That way."

Via Twitter: "I want MAC lighting and mirrors installed in my bathroom. Every imperfection that I thought I had under control? I don't. Thanks MAC." 10:09 PM Dec 16th from mobile web

Via Twitter:"Urine-soaked bum just wandered around Chanel asking if they still carry "Number 1"." 11:25 PM Dec 15th from txt

Via Twitter: "It just hit me that until Sunday, my schedule will be Job A 9:30am-6pm and Job B 6:30pm-11:15pm." 10:10 PM Dec 14th from web

A guy called the store tonight and asked where we were located. He said he was standing at 13th and Market and couldn't find us. There is music playing and large window displays, so I simply told him that if he was "standing on Market and facing City Hall with 13th Street behind him, our building would be located to his left."

I got off the phone and told the girl at the other counter about the call. She asked, "Did you ask if he's looking for the 'Clinique Store'?"

Confused, I answered, "Hmm. I hadn't even thought of that."

She replied, "There's all different levels of stupid out there." We both laughed.

My boss gave me a ride home tonight. During the drive we talked about how Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud both loved cocaine.

Today, while helping two customers find their skin type, my boss Anna walked around the counter to grab a product. She turned the corner just as a gnarly homeless woman was pouring an bottle of Clarifying Lotion all over the counter.

Anna, "Get away from my products."
Gnarly homeless woman, "I'M A BEAUTY QUEEN!!"

... and then she kicked Anna's thigh with the heel of her boot and ran out screaming.

Perks.

Via Twitter: ""You don't like apple pie? Get the fuck out of America."" at 10:01 PM Nov 27th from txt

Says my adorable coworker, Melissa.

Turns out, the BeneFit counter girl gave me the look of 'I'd hit that.' rather than 'I hate you.'. Good to know. Too bad, I'm still very much into dudes. We've Facebook friends now.

Via Twitter: "Just bought the Dooney bag I'd been eyeing for weeks!" at 8:09 PM Nov 25th from txt

Yay for employee discounts.

Via Twitter: "I just shook Ed Rendell's hand and assisted him to our fur vault. He complimented my glasses!" at 2:34 PM Nov 22nd from txt

2nd day on the floor. Nothing exciting, though I'm falling in love with Chanel.

Via Twitter: "My dogs are barkin!" at 7:12 PM Nov 18th from txt

My first night on the floor. I closed with Carmella. She's a firecracker.

I'm pretty sure the girl at the BeneFit counter hates me. My extra cheerful interactions with her might have done even more harm than good.

Via Twitter: "Started training at Macy's today. I've been in a room with a fake register since 9 this morning." at 1:58 PM Nov 14th from txt

Immediately after training, I walked to the liquor store and bought a bottle of wine.

I met Anna today. "I won't ever get mad at you, I'll only get mad at them.", when talking about the men who hired me.

Turns out, I am making commission.

My interview was today.

Via Twitter: "Got the part time job at Macy's. I'll be selling Clinique, part time." at 8:07 PM Nov 11th from web

The actual interview went well even though I thought I bombed. They hired me on the spot, but there was much confusion. Between the two men who hired me, they kept getting their stories mixed up. One didn't know what the other had told me. It almost seemed as if I wasn't supposed to be hired.

I'm part time, on call and I don't make commission. I go back tomorrow to fill out the rest of my paperwork and meet Anna, the counter manager.

Douglas and Express.

Children's Place and Sephora.

Nine West, FYE and Old Navy.

Via Twitter: "Interview @ Macy's; 6:15pm on Monday." at 4:48 PM Nov 5th from txt

I walked to Modell's yesterday to hand deliver my application.

Via Twitter: "I just dropped off an application to Modells. Manager dude looked young enough to be my little brother." - 11:41 AM Nov 3rd from txt

I'll probably never get a call.

In other news, SEPTA went on strike today. It's difficult to find the motivation to find a second job when I can't even get to my first one.

Payless, Dress Barn, Foot Locker and Macy's.

Part Timer

I make enough money at my job to pay my rent and utilities and bills, but I never have enough left over to save or spend. I came across a magazine article that mentioned part time, seasonal employment and it catch my attention.

Could I hold two jobs during the holiday season?

I currently work 40 hours a week, from 9:30am to 6:00pm. Would anyone hire me with limited availability?

I started filling out applications. I Google mapped some areas in Center City, Philadelphia since Google now shows the store names if you zoom in close enough. Lush, H&M and American Apparel for starters.