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Still no word on anything to do with internships. I did hear that someone who had interviewed for Rooms & Related last semester just got hired without interviewing again which gave me hope, but then heard this afternoon that someone who interviewed for Retail last semester DOES have to interview again (and those are this week and I do NOT have one scheduled). I really REALLY am trying to believe that I will be where I'm supposed to be. I need to learn to relax and tell myself, "Hakuna Matata".
Is there anyway you can check and see if your name is on the list or if you some how slipped through the cracks??
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Dawn, do the regular CP and the PI programs 'communicate'? Do you think they know in the PI program that you already extended in the CP?
Very good question, but not one that I can get a straight answer on! I've been told that they don't really communicate, but do know that I'm a current CM and do take my record card into account (which is a good thing with 4 GSF cards!). As far as the extension goes, they have a lot of people who take a CP or an extension and then switch over to the PI role if it is offered. We would be under similar contracts, so it's not a big deal to switch (or so I'm told...)
I am planning to call tomorrow and see if I can get an answer other than the typical, "Managers are still making their hiring decisions". I'm trying to be the squeaky wheel without whining.
Today was a good day at work,albeit frustrating at times. There are some CMs who don't understand the 'Magic' the way I do, so there were some unhappy kiddos in the Dinorama today. I try to get my fellow CMs to help me out (I was on apron selling vouchers) with the magic and pixie dust, but unless it's ingrained into the core of your being, it's hard for them to bend the rules. I closed MR tonight and it went really well...we even got off 10 minutes early!
20yo is flying to OK tomorrow to spend some time with my parents. I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. My mother is on total drama island over my brother and SIL/family, so for some reason, 20yo thinks her going will make it better. I've already warned 20yo that she could be setting herself up for some uncomfortable conversations herself with her recent antics, so it could be a perfect storm of drama over the next few days. Eep.
Thank goodness that you'll only hear about the drama in OK from long distance. Hopefully the boyfriend has someplace else to sleep in the mean time.
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Wellllll, I called and gave him my career summary. He told me he'd have to do some "research" and someone would call me back, but no one did today at least.
I left way early to be at the ShoeMobile at 10am. I'm in desperate need of some nice, comfy, non-slip black dress shoes and thought it would be perfect, since they do a payroll deduction. I was there. ShoeMobile was not. No one knew where it was and said that it hadn't been there for a few weeks when it was scheduled. ARG! I could have slept longer! So, being stuck with time to kill before work and being right next door to DTD, I did a spurge-y, spoiled, only a CM would do it thing and went to Earl of Sandwich to pick up something for lunch! It felt utterly decadent (and, boy, was it yummy, even after a few hours in the fridge at work!) I realized I have NOT taken full advantage of my opportunities here and have decided that I must do more things like that in the coming months.
I have a rare stock shift tomorrow and a meeting with my manager to do my mid-program review. I'm just trying to breathe and make it through each day at this point. Carpe Diem and all that, but I would be much happier with a definite answer about my future here. I worked in Dino Photo today (just sayin', if you've got a cell phone or bag or whatnot, PLEASE secure it in the ride vehicle and remember to take it out when you're done! Just sayin'...) I had a guest hug me when I found her lost bag which was very nice.
Sorry you didn't get your new shoes. Good to know the sandwich was worth the wait. I will definitely have to put Earl of Sandwich on my list of places to try.
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I've been told that they don't really communicate, but do know that I'm a current CM and do take my record card into account (which is a good thing with 4 GSF cards!). As far as the extension goes, they have a lot of people who take a CP or an extension and then switch over to the PI role if it is offered. We would be under similar contracts, so it's not a big deal to switch (or so I'm told...)
I try to get my fellow CMs to help me out (I was on apron selling vouchers) with the magic and pixie dust, but unless it's ingrained into the core of your being, it's hard for them to bend the rules. I closed MR tonight and it went really well...we even got off 10 minutes early! 
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with getting an answer. I hope you're successful. 
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No one knew where it was and said that it hadn't been there for a few weeks when it was scheduled. ARG! I could have slept longer! So, being stuck with time to kill before work and being right next door to DTD, I did a spurge-y, spoiled, only a CM would do it thing and went to Earl of Sandwich to pick up something for lunch! It felt utterly decadent (and, boy, was it yummy, even after a few hours in the fridge at work!) I realized I have NOT taken full advantage of my opportunities here and have decided that I must do more things like that in the coming months. 
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