Part time Jobs. Experiences... - Singapore's Online Community

**Emi** · 15-06-2007, 02:58 PM

Gosh, Im earning my own allowance now, and working is tough tough tough...

This current job im holding pays peanuts.. That's what happens always in commission based jobs..

I used to work in u2 and the hours are crazy..I still remember all those nasty customers and having to withstand all the body and foot odours... PPl working in the service lines needs utmost patience...

What part time jobs are you guys in? and any extremely good or nasty experience?

**xiiaojjace** · 15-06-2007, 05:02 PM

hi. u can actually discuss jobs experience in the jobs n business section. =)

**muffin** · 15-06-2007, 05:25 PM

In service line, it is always like that, so doing this type of job will train up on your patience and temper. Not a bad training session.

**novan** · 15-06-2007, 06:58 PM

different ppl likes different part-time jobs.. sum dun like to tink juz simply like standard jobs meanin werkin same tasks daily wif no changes like movers.. for mi like to interact wif ppl so been werkin as customer services since young.. but not an easy job as need to hav gd patience to endure watever nonsence e customer may tink of to complain while at e same time must try to calm e customer down.. if u been to redemption counters b4 in shoppin malls mi guess u shld had seen mi b4 as mi used to werk ard in shoppin malls as a redemption staff.. :biggrin4:

**sex-on-heels** · 16-06-2007, 07:44 PM

I have worked in various part-time assignments. Or rather, temporary jobs.

Ranging from customer service to flyer distributing.

I must say that such temporary jobs are at a rather disadvantaged position because although you are performing the tasks of a perm staff, you are paid as a temp. And that usually translates to less respect from the perm staff since they do not see the necessity to forge a close working relationship with you since you are going to leave soon.

However, having a lot of part time jobs experience when you are still schooling boosts your chances of better employment when you wish to take on a better job during school holidays. At least, if you try out a multitude of different jobs, you are considered well-versed in different occupations. You can thus bargain for a better pay by suggesting during interviews that your experiences and knowledge gained from other lines might be put to good use to the job you are applying for.

I personally feel that administrative or marketing or even sales jobs, enhances your marketability in the future. So if possible, do look for such jobs during your part-timing to accumulate more resume ammunition. Sales jobs are good in the sense that it teaches you people and convincing skills that the employer would be valuing in a good employee since essentially, every job requires interaction with clients or colleagues.

Therefore, since it is temporary and part-time jobs, we have all the freedom to hop from job to job to further include in our resume. That will reflect well on us in the future. But application forms usually asks you to indicate the reason for leaving your past jobs. Please do not say things like "oh I am tired of the job". Rather, say things like "I wish to broaden my horizons and try new things when I'm still young". That will impress the interviewer that you are someone of drive and ambition.

So yea, no temp or part time jobs are really good. So take your time and keep switching. =)

**countrybee** · 16-06-2007, 07:46 PM

so next time when you are shopping, be nice to the sales staff.

:biggrin4:

simplepris · 16-06-2007, 08:37 PM

my part-time jobs are mainly cashier/staff in takashimaya.. some promoter jobs.. also in takashimaya.. (1 of the benefits of working in taka as cashier/staff.. noe many contacts.. can easily find promoter jobs.. hee!)

$5 - $6 per hour loh.. then i used to do loads of OT.. when i was working as a cashier/staff, i could even earn $2k per mth (after CPF was deducted).. but dat time i worked practically everyday lah..

**chair123** · 16-06-2007, 08:41 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by simplepris
	my part-time jobs are mainly cashier/staff in takashimaya.. some promoter jobs.. also in takashimaya.. (1 of the benefits of working in taka as cashier/staff.. noe many contacts.. can easily find promoter jobs.. hee!) $5 - $6 per hour loh.. then i used to do loads of OT.. when i was working as a cashier/staff, i could even earn $2k per mth (after CPF was deducted).. but dat time i worked practically everyday lah..

5-6dollars per hr v little
hmm try tutoring la
hmm i tried tutoring
den charge v little $15 per hr den in the family 4kids
i tutor all of them
1 day work a few hrs den sometimes nv work
den get 1k a mth
ahahah

**chair123** · 16-06-2007, 08:45 PM

actually doing part time suxs
i did a admin asst job in a dumb company.thy pay mi peanuts
$6.50 per hr
without cpf
.den my frd went in and interview as a perm staff.claiming tht she will not do well for A levels.cos the compeny looking for those ppl can wk long long 1 la.
den she get paid $1.3k a mth
damn pissed.

haix working is tough,no matter part time or full time.wking in the retail or service sector suxs.have to bear with the unreasonable customer.how much thy are paying lo.i can use the money to throw back at them.i hate those arrogant ppl who think tht oh i am paying,so i have all the right to throw my temper at the poor service staff,and look down on ppl.

**Shyraiiyann** · 16-06-2007, 08:45 PM

i never liked workin, ahas.
i keep quiting and findin a new job!. lol

**chair123** · 16-06-2007, 08:48 PM

i do preorders of imported things for ppl,den some of my customers or spree ppl asked mi questions v rudely.i feel v dissappointed...sad,angry..i m not earning alot or much.den ppl sae did not received parcel and asked mi explain to them.haix
if only i was born with a silver spoon

**sex-on-heels** · 16-06-2007, 11:31 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by chair123
	i do preorders of imported things for ppl,den some of my customers or spree ppl asked mi questions v rudely.i feel v dissappointed...sad,angry..i m not earning alot or much.den ppl sae did not received parcel and asked mi explain to them.haix if only i was born with a silver spoon

Make it a gold one! Haha.

**brand** · 17-06-2007, 12:55 AM

If ur interested in sales, i can intro u a gd one.

**astrea** · 17-06-2007, 01:19 AM

actually for part time jobs, tutoring pays the best... too bad i have no patience to teach... i mean flexible hours and great per hour rate... what more could u ask for?

-=L=- · 17-06-2007, 08:56 AM

I m doing part time financial advisor in Prudential Singapore n it is so tough and tired as i oredi have a main job as a regular in Air Force...but it was quite challenging and fun and the commission earned by successfully closing each customer was well worth it

**illusionx** · 17-06-2007, 11:28 AM

now im doing techincal support in a company bah. those customers really nasty but not really all lah.. well, service line must have those super "ren" charcter? haha