uchiha101 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Logan510 said: As the kewl kid on the boards, can you explain to this old geezer what that means? It's a doge meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W16227 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Logan510 said: Ahh ok, thank you. I'm not hip to the young people jive anymore get off my lawn!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlowUpTheMoon Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 1:51 AM, Red84 said: The Lemon Tree! One of my favorite episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red84 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 59 minutes ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: The Lemon Tree! One of my favorite episodes. My favorite! "your name is Milhouse? I thought I was the only one!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hado Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 'Tis I, Bart Simpson Who? Bart Simpson.... from Springfield He's from Springfield!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thoughts I'm considering volunteering at my lcs, I would get experience with a cash register, customer service and I would enjoy volunteering there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, uchiha101 said: Thoughts I'm considering volunteering at my lcs, I would get experience with a cash register, customer service and I would enjoy volunteering there. That sounds great Gabe, but you should probably focus on getting more paid hours at work before volunteering your time to a pursuit that hasn't worked out very well to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 10 hours ago, Foley said: That sounds great Gabe, but you should probably focus on getting more paid hours at work before volunteering your time to a pursuit that hasn't worked out very well to this point. I'm aware of that as well but I'm still interested in volunteering and it hasn't worked well because of my mistakes but one by one they're getting fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman1fan Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 hour ago, uchiha101 said: I'm aware of that as well but I'm still interested in volunteering and it hasn't worked well because of my mistakes but one by one they're getting fixed. Okay, Gabe, that's not a bad idea. Instead of just thinking about it, why not go to your LCS tomorrow and volunteer your time and services, and let us know what they say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Batman1fan said: Okay, Gabe, that's not a bad idea. Instead of just thinking about it, why not go to your LCS tomorrow and volunteer your time and services, and let us know what they say? You may not believe it but I get nervous when I talk to them about certain things especially when I deem it important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 3 hours ago, uchiha101 said: You may not believe it but I get nervous when I talk to them about certain things especially when I deem it important That sounds like a bit of social anxiety Gabe, and it's normal for a lot of people. I get nervous in certain situations too, especially public speaking. It's something you can work on and get better at. I'm not sure if you're still seeing a psychologist or counsellor, but cognitive-behavioral therapy is very effective for this. The important thing is you have to actively practice what you learn on your own time. Best of luck. uchiha101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 9 hours ago, Foley said: That sounds like a bit of social anxiety Gabe, and it's normal for a lot of people. I get nervous in certain situations too, especially public speaking. It's something you can work on and get better at. I'm not sure if you're still seeing a psychologist or counsellor, but cognitive-behavioral therapy is very effective for this. The important thing is you have to actively practice what you learn on your own time. Best of luck. Thanks, I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W16227 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/14/2017 at 8:01 AM, uchiha101 said: Thoughts I'm considering volunteering at my lcs, I would get experience with a cash register, customer service and I would enjoy volunteering there. While this is not a bad idea - make sure you have reasonable expectations going in. Cash register? - doubtful. Even if they know you well, this is not a reasonable position for a volunteer. Same with customer service. If a shop trusted you as being their face and handling cash ( and had a need for this from the store perspective) - this would be a paid job. If they take you on, you will likely be performing grunt work. Sorting the cheap bins. Moving longboxes. Setting up bags and boards. Things the manager does not want to do themselves - and where free labor makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 5 hours ago, W16227 said: While this is not a bad idea - make sure you have reasonable expectations going in. Cash register? - doubtful. Even if they know you well, this is not a reasonable position for a volunteer. Same with customer service. If a shop trusted you as being their face and handling cash ( and had a need for this from the store perspective) - this would be a paid job. If they take you on, you will likely be performing grunt work. Sorting the cheap bins. Moving longboxes. Setting up bags and boards. Things the manager does not want to do themselves - and where free labor makes the most sense. I realize that and I've been watching what the other volunteers have been doing, using the cash register, bagging and boarding, pricing comics and re-arranging and organizing things. It doesn't hurt to ask as well what I'm expected to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 I also changed my ebay prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 17 minutes ago, uchiha101 said: I realize that and I've been watching what the other volunteers have been doing, using the cash register, bagging and boarding, pricing comics and re-arranging and organizing things. It doesn't hurt to ask as well what I'm expected to do. Wow - is getting volunteers that easy at a comic shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, 1Cool said: Wow - is getting volunteers that easy at a comic shop? I've seen it at more than a few places, usually from guys who are friends of the owners, or 'would-be' friends of the owners (the occasional weirdo who just loovees hanging out all day and the owners don't know how to get rid of them). They'll sit there waiting for someone to play magic with or what not, or chatting about the newest Dr. Who, and in the meantime help sort books or put books in bags and boards, or help put books on shelves. Usually not something too physical (for liability purposes), and not usually anything that involves going behind the counter or handling money. I think compensation typically involves getting a discount on comics, or first opportunity to buy variants. But I think the OP can benefit from this, at least watching interactions, watching people make some decisions, being responsible for things (even small tasks). When you're starting at the bottom, moving in any direction is progress. As some have noted though, this should absolutely not take the place of working for money or seeking an opportunity to work for money. Additionally, if you have time to volunteer at comic store when you don't have a real job, you should probably consider doing some ACTUAL volunteer work, like helping out at a homeless shelter or planting some veggies in the community garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadOne Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, revat said: or planting some veggies in the community garden Sorry... I just love that line. revat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, revat said: planting some veggies in the community garden I love this idea. Love it. (I do a variation of it myself, see my own journal and anyone with a garden can do it too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
