Working With Friends

Hello everyone,

I wanted to talk to you about the truth of working with friends, this is something I feel a lot of people my age with stumble upon. I feel as if more people who are younger end up working with friends, because it just seems more common. I am going to talk to you about the truth about working with friends, as I have some experience from both jobs I have had.

The reason why I say it seems more common in the younger generation is simply because, when your getting your first job for example it's harder to know where to look and go, so a lot of friends ask other friends wether they know of any jobs going etc. I know this is exactly what happened with me.

Regarding my first job I was working at a kids play area, I knew a few people that started working there before me that went to my school. But one of my good friends worked there as well, we was discussing about how I need a job etc. She recommend to send my CV to them, then a week later I had an interview and then got the job. 

Then once I left my first job I had a lot of friends working at a golf centre, this was more reason to apply to this place as I knew it was a good place to work as one of my friends has been working there for over a year now. Then a few weeks later I got informed that I had a new job, and it's the best place to work I think, but these are the good and bad points of working with friends.

The good -

The best thing about working with friends and getting a job with friends, is that as soon as you start you know you will have someone to have your back and someone you know. This is actually very comforting especially when starting somewhere new.

When I was applying for my two jobs it's good to mention that you know someone that works there, this is because if they are hard workers then the chances are that you will as well. Your putting a good word in for them as well, but it gives the employers more "faith" in you as they know how well your friends work.

It's a good way to meet new people, as you start to mix with your friends friends at work, especially if your friends are on different departments its a good way to mix and get to know everyone. 

The best thing about working with friends is that you know each others strengths and weaknesses, but you know when each other are feeling stressed for example. It really helps when someone knows how your feeling without having to say a word, simple because you can help each other and just be there for each other.

Of course working with friends makes going to work a lot more fun! The best feeling is finding out you and your friend are doing the same shift or your shifts overlap or something. It's nice to have a catch up, without letting it affect your work performance.

The not so good -

Working with friends when your both "newly workers" isn't a bad as if you were your friends boss for example, that would make work a lot more difficult. 

Sometimes you may get a difficult customer or something, especially with what I have to do you do get some difficult people. At time this can put a lot of tension and stress on one another  but especially if your friends this can make the situation a little more difficult.

You can get carried away, especially if you haven't seen each other in a while and all you want to do is have a catch up, but you have to remember your getting paid to work!

I think the most difficult thing with working is that fact that trying to get some time off, can be more difficult if their is a lot of friends wanting the same day off. It can make it more difficult if your planning a day out for example.

Overall I haven't found a problem working with my friends, however my workplace is relaxed compared to some. You may have a difference experience! 

What experiences have you had working with friends?

Shelby x 

Theory test, My car & Starting a new job

Hello evreyene,

It feels like a while since I had last spoken to you, but I have a few things I wanted to update you on and things I just wanted to tell you. So last week was a pretty good week and here's why...

Wednesday 4th May 2016 -

I finally decided to book my theory test for the 4th of May, and it came round so quickly! But after a lot of revision, stressing and theory tests later it was time to finally take my theory test! And long story short I passed! I am over the moon that I don't have this test hanging over me anymore, and stopping me from booking my driving test. If your wondering I actually got a very good score of 49/50, I am over the moon and just relieved that I never have to see another theory test question ever again!

Saturday 7th May 2016 

So I may of got my first car on Saturday, again I am over the moon and beyond excited to finally own a car to begin with. She is my baby and my pride and joy at the moment, it's something for me to get some experience in as well as something for me for when I pass, she is a Renault Clio and she's beautiful! If your wondering her name is Rosie and she's just the cutest thing ever! I am obsessed, to finally own a car is beyond the most exciting thing ever! It makes you feel more like an adult because all the papers are signed by yourself and in your name, it's honestly like having a child!

Sunday 8th May 2016

On Sunday I started another job, I left my old one a while ago as I was looking for something that is more enjoyable. I am working for a golf range company, where they have a few dotted round the UK. But I am really enjoying it, after work I went for a very well deserved meal with the family for my dad's birthday. 

What a grown up week ey!

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The Truth About Working!

Hello everyone,

As you may know I now have a job, I thought to myself that I am going to tell you all the truth about having a job! I have now been working for nearly a month, and think I can have a few things to talk about regarding this subject!

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If you didn't know I work at a local soft play area which is for kids, I emailed the company my CV as I know a few friends that work there, then I asked to come along to a interview and then I had my training then got offered the job. I really like the place I am working at because everyday seems to be different, but these are the truths about working:

1. It is not easy! - Working with kids means that your constantly on alert because something can very quickly go wrong with young kids, so your constantly on the look out. Working hasn't been easy and a breeze, it's been stressful at times and difficult but no one said it would be worth it anyway.

2. You meet new people - One of the best things about working is being able to meet new people, already I have made so many friends that are my age and older. Meeting new people is the best thing about working, as we can easily mix with people older than you which can sometimes be harder during every day life, but at work you are 'forced' to mix with people older than you! I have made so many more friends, and we speak on a daily basis so it's lovely to build that friendship with everyone.

3. It's hard managing everything - I would be lying if I said it wasn't hard managing everything at once, but it has to be done either way! My assignments do come first but I am strict with myself and try to get it done before I have work, it's about managing your time efficiently, prioritising all the tasks and being strict with yourself.

4. You won't take your time off for granted! - Now I am working more or less every weekend, I now don't take my time off for granted as I never realised how much I need the time off to recuperate and relax.

5. It's very rewarding - Especially working in general knowing that your earning your own money is the nicest feeling, because you feel as it if you have actual earned it instead of just being given it. On the other hand working with kids is rewarding, especially when they get so excited over the little things, it puts a smile on your face. They may scream and shout every time, but the little conversations you have with them as well can make you leave work with a massive smile.

6. Baths are your best friend! - When I leave work I end up leaving with the worst back aches and head aches now and again, so coming home and having a hot bath with a lush bath bomb, it absolute bliss! It's sometimes the only time you actually get to yourself!

7. You become more social - You would never think that working every weekend would make you become more social, but when you finish work you find yourself making impromptu plans with your 'colleges/friends'. Once your working you seem to have a much larger friend group, for example when we're going bowling instead of a few of us their is about 10+ people! It's great being able to mix with everyone and to spend time with new people.

That is all the truths I can think of for now, what are your truths about working?

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