What skill do you wish you had learned earlier in your career, and why?
Marketing effectively and patience. I rushed through both causing me to lose my light in the social industry.
Have you ever used social media to successfully land a job?
Have you ever used social media to successfully land a job?
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no
Yes! It has always worked for me. I get my clients directly from social media.
How many rounds of interviews for a role do you deem excessive?
How many rounds of interviews for a role do you deem excessive?
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3
3
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you on the job?
I don't know why. It's crazy though!
I worked at an ecommerce health food startup, and we had a lot of vendors come through and have us sample their products. One of our favorite brands came in one day and gave us all a "Dopamine Bean" supplement, and we all took to it like catnip! We were more productive, more alert, more sociable—yet totally centered and mellow. Soon we were stocking it in the kitchen.
One day, our wise philosopher prince CEO (I say that with no irony) tried it randomly, LOVED IT, and decided it was "too potent" for the workplace. No more "Dopamine Bean."
What’s the most unusual rule you’ve ever had at work?
Your on your own.
What’s the toughest problem you’ve solved at work, and how did you do it?
I was running my own plumbing company. And one of the restaurants had filed bankruptcy. In a bankruptcy, the amount that they pay is incremental and applied with a less than dollar value. Generally companies will greatly discount a bankruptcy receipt. However, I went to speak to the owner of the establishment, and I was directed to stand just outside of his office because he was on the phone. That was a mistake he’ll never repeat. On the phone he told the person, “Yeah some east Podunk plumber did some work for us, and they don’t know we are under bankruptcy, and I’m getting ready to stick it to him.” He hung up the phone and motioned me in. I walked in, shook his hand and I sat down in front of his desk and I said, “this won’t take long” He said, “Oh really, great, how can I help you, I said well, perhaps I should introduce myself. The look on his face when I told him was priceless! I said something to the effect of, “Hello, my name is Cheri, and I am the wife of the East Podunk plumber you hired. And I have a lovely recording of you on the phone telling your associate how you were gonna stick it to us. So I’m gonna give you a get out of jail card. And I hope you noticed that I didn’t say free! So, I’ll be picking up a check, and I’ll give you a discount of two cents on the dollar. Because that’s the kind of generous east podunk business owner I am!” So he took out his checkbook and wrote out a check, without any argument. And I took it directly to his bank and cashed it. Cashed it before he had a chance to cancel it. So that $8000 job, the first job we took as a plumbing company, I learned a very powerful lesson. Never back down! Never give up! And never let anyone disparage your company name, Ever!
I WAS A WAITER IN SEATTLE FOR 30 YEARS AND REALLY HAD FEW PROBLEMS. HOWEVER THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE WHO HATES THE WORD "NO." SO I NEVER USE IT. JUST SAY YES TO WHAT I DO HAVE AVAILABLE. LIKE COMP THEIR DINNER FOR EXAMPLE. NEVER HAVE AN ATTITUDE. BUT ADMITTEDLY "NO I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE SIR."
Have you ever said “no” to a promotion? What made you decide that?
It was a promotion in title only. It was 45 minutes away and no increase in salary with a supervisor who was known for making people work extra hours with no O.T. & then get rid of them.
Because the promotion that was offered was a lie for you to work there but to only be given odd hour and only on call if there was any openings to work
If given the choice would you work M-F or would you prefer to have a weekday off?
If given the choice would you work M-F or would you prefer to have a weekday off?
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I would work any shift not pickie
Im charged up when it's Monday through Friday. I only do Saturday and Sunday if it OT.
What are some benefits, if any, that you can see from working overnight?
What are some benefits, if any, that you can see from working overnight?
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Pay increase
I like working overnight due to ten plus years of working graveyard due to the high cost of childcare. And night work seems to pay better all the way around. It is definitely a different type of energy because I have worked it all. I feel better and more productive at night than I do during the day.
Have you ever had to adapt to big changes at work overnight? How did you manage?
Relax
HUGE CHANGE IN THE INFLUX OF CITIZENS NEW TO OUR CULTURE. SIGN THE GUEST BOOK ON THE WAY IN AND TAKE SOME INTEREST IN THIS COUNTRY. LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL. LIKEWISE, I WILL TAKE INTEREST IN YOU AND LEARN ABOUT OUR SIMILARITIES RATHER THAN OUR DIFFERENCES.
I wish I had learned the skill of effective networking earlier in my career. For a long time, I focused mainly on building technical knowledge and doing the work, but I’ve realized that strong professional relationships open doors to opportunities, mentorship, and growth that aren’t always accessible through skill alone. Building those connections earlier would have accelerated my learning and career development.