i have been working at wendeys to long now even though its fun i am tired of smelling like a hamburger. there is finaly a cycle gear opening around me and have 4 jobs posted on thier site. i was woundering if any one works there and if so how it is and if they pay above min wage. they have 2 manger spots, i am not even 18 so no on that, but they have a merchindiser and sales jobs also. any info would be great if anyone works there.

 

sounds like its a paid by the hour if it like what i think it is like 10 bucks with like mybe some 10% of what you sell..jsuta guess. if anytihng go for the job...if your good at selling things.

 

Even if it pays comparatively, You're going to have a more credible reccommendation than Wendy's. Think of it as being one of your future employers. Is this guy only capable of getting hired at just fast food joints, or is he more employable than that?

I say go for it. And don't be afraid to apply for a sales staff position. Enthusiasm and knowledge of the product will get you far in sales.

 

Even if you don't get a sales job, take what ever is availible to get your foot in the door and then move up. get out of fast food.

 

One of my bosses once told me when I was younger "it's always better to move up than to stay where you are"

He meant if a great opportunity comes around, sometimes its worth taking the chance and taking it cause it might be better.

I'm gonna be straight with you... if you work at Wendy's for 5 years without coming in a day late the whole time you may get the job as store manager three states over where you make $18k a year... The thing about fast food is there is always someone out there who has more experience than you and just needs a job while they're looking for a better job. You can get a job as a sales rep at a lot of places makin double that without having a college degree.

A buddy of mine works at one down here in ATL, so I know what the guys at Cycle Gear make in Georgia (sales reps in the $20-$25k range)

 

Might think about staying long enough to spell their name anyway. I mean, it is on the outside of the building that you walk into every day.

-phillip

 

it seams all the jobs they have are for sales. i think i will apply. i mean i am cool with all the managers at wendys so i can go back when ever i want or work 1 in 30 days to keep raises. but with college coming up i have very very flexable hours at wendys so i can always get my 35-40 hours a week. what the hell i might as well apply and see what its like. the stores not open so i gues i can only apply online? o and 1 main reason i was thinking about not switching is becuase in a month or 2 i am going to be taking online classes to become a certified pharmacy tech and that pays like 12-14 bucks a hour. so like 4 months i will be looking for a job and would hate to quit after 4 months.

 

Trust me dude, don't take classes to become a pharmacy tech. I did it for 3 years... you won't need to take a class. If you can't do it when you get there, a class isn't gonna teach you anything you won't learn.

 

I know, a young lady working at the Alpharetta Hwy location that just opened and another guy that came from Huntsville to help set up the store. The manager at the Huntsville store several years ago, begged me to come work for her LOL. I also know one of the guys at the Cobb Parkway location
BTW
To my knowledge, they do havehourly wage employees, at least in Huntsville

 

I would take it. I love fast food, but i couldn't be around it all the time. I've worked at restaurants and i know it's hell.
I love bikes, and could be around them all day. And imagine how much you'll learn. If you get an interview, make sure to express your love for bikes. Your CBRforum membership might even strike them well. And riding in won't hurt.