I
walked up the stairs towards the third floor. I was at Playtime, an oversize
nursery for kids. I went to the toilet to calm myself down. I was nervous. Who
wouldn’t be? I was about to apply for my first job ever. After calming myself
down, I went to the door. Nervously, I pushed the door and went in. I looked
around. To the left there were counters placed in a semi circle. Then there was
a small gate towards the gift shop and probably some activity rooms. Beside the
gate was another gate to the playground and to the right of that was the place
where they sell socks to those in need of one.
I
walked to the counter, because that’s probably where people who wanted jobs go
to. The receptionist asked me what was I there for. I just told her that I wanted a part-time job. She asked me again if it’s the ones for weekends. Without thinking I just nodded. Actually at that time I wanted a job for the entire week. I didn’t want to
make awkward pauses at such easy questions, so I said whatever came into my
mind first.
The
lady then guided me upstairs to one of the party rooms and gave me a form to
fill out. The room was rather small, quite small for a
party room. There were three desks with small chairs for children to sit. There’s
a stage in front with cardboard cut-outs of trees and castles.
After a
while, another lady walked in. She asked me questions, so I answered them.
While doing the interview I was reluctant. Did I want that job? Would I even
get accepted? It is minimum wage… should I even try? I barely talked about my
good qualities. I don’t know what really happened. I didn't know what went in
my mind. I just answered the questions. The interviewer said that she would call back
if I got the job.
When the interview was finished, I
exited Playtime and walked down the stairs. My mind was in a total blur. They
never called back. I’m not sure if I should be happy or not…
HOLY. Applying for a first job in highschool. I could certainly imagine your nervousness and the butterflies in your stomach. I sense a hint of sarcasm here and there. Better luck next time applying for a job. HAHAHAA Typical teenage applying for a job
ReplyDelete-Chayanat V. P8
Well those parts like "where people who wants a job go" is what I was thinking that time.
DeleteHAHAHAHAHAH! They will never call you again... well, your essay was simple, easy reading, however it's complete... But to add more, I think if you must describe more for the things around. What i saw was just like... "I went to the room. The room is white. Someone told me to sit down" It is not so fluent...and everything's going so so fast. Anyways, I don't think they'll call you every again because you're too young and you can't even take care of yourself properly...oh and you potato all day too, no offense... :D HAHHAHAHAH i was just joking... Don't be angry. I'm your friend :D Nice work~!
ReplyDelete-Vanantorn S.
Well, how the story is written to kind of reflect what I was thinking at that time and how I was feeling. Everything really did passed by so fast.
DeleteNothing much to say, not bad boss! You wouldn't know how to look after small kids anyway...hehehe.. So did you end finding another job or just waited as the days went by...
ReplyDeleteI ended up unemployed, lol.
DeleteA very nice experience. BUT !! You describe the place well, yes, it's like I'd been there myself, stupid and idiot...your post is not that descriptive, yes, you describe the object as small, big, and oversize...but that's all, that's all, what color, what kind of feeling it gives off, you can even mention of traumatizing the counter seems to you, and make yourself like Jack and the Bean Stalks. Be more creative, don't just stop with simple adjectives, go for harder one, aspire further. I like how you arrange stuffs, it's like reading a first grade novel, clifford and geronimo stilton. U can make it better, i know u can, my man.
ReplyDeleteI don't really like using all those hard adjectives (because I know none of those), but the style of writing here is like how I felt right there. You know? Like how I use the first word that comes to my mind or something... I'm not that good at describing stuff either. Like at the counter part... I really don't know how to describe it.
DeleteApplying for a part-time job during highschool for the first time is surely tough. Even though you didn't get accepted, it was a great experience for you to actually get the feeling of the interviews and other things. I like the way you wrote it. It's easy and simple, you didn't use any hard vocabulary which is easier to understand. You should describe the place more. Hopefully you'll get accepted next time!
ReplyDeleteWell I wrote it simple because I don't like it when it's hard... I don't write stuff for people to not understand... I really couldn't describe the place... It's hard for me... and thank youu hopefully I will get my mind straight before going to apply for a job.
DeleteAwwww Tanat... that must have felt heartbreaking being turned down :( I feel your pain, bro. But I believe it took you a lot of guts to apply for that job. Looking for jobs at this time is quite an exciting experience. Maybe you can have another chance next time. And most of all, don't forget to invite me. I don't want to be unemployed for the whole summer. Yay! :D
ReplyDeleteWell I didn't really was heart broken. Until know I feel kinda... I don't know how I feel about it. But right now I'm so busy with work everywhere. If I would've gotten that job then I would be dead as of now. Thank you for commenting, though.
DeleteNice writing, Tanat ! I could imagine how it feels like to be you, getting all those butterflies in your stomach and the nervousness you had while the interview was going on. I like how you described some of the situations about the way you feel, but maybe you can describe about the surroundings around you more, for example, how the room looked like or how was the receptionist talking to you, did she seemed nice or was she scary. Other than that, I really enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteCatheriya N. P1
DeleteI will keep your suggestions under consideration when I write my next story or essay. I really am bad at describing stuff, though. Anyways, thanks for commenting.
DeleteIt was a good writing. It's the first time applying a job, it must be really nervous. Even it's just an experience of apply for a job, you did a good job writing it. I really like the way you wrote. It was a good experience for you to share!
ReplyDeleteChayanid period 1
Thank youu and yes, it was so nervouss. Next time I'm totally gonna go apply for a job at a place I know or something...
DeleteWoww I’m glad you didn’t cry. Nice writing Tanat. I can picture your face at that moment in my mind. You should have been full of anxiety. It’s not easy to apply for the part time job for the first time but atleast you’re brave enough to go there alone. I really appreciate that and for your writing, I love the all the simple words you use. With its simplicity, I can feel the emotion you are trying to express. Well done Tanat and keep it up.
ReplyDelete-Nattaporn P1
Hehe, I like to write things simple. Because I intend for people to actually understand it. Anyways, thank you for your commenttt!
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