[DarkMagic]

(Original post by KeithThomson)
I've had my induction and its day one of work tomorrow. When I first go in, should I see a member of staff to bring me down to the staff area or should I just go straight there myself? Also should I just go straight to see the manager before clocking in or what. Thanks!

Are you familiar with the store layout and where your locker/clock in machine are? If so, you just go in yourself. When you're ready to start, you clock in and then go find a supervisor/line manager to tell you what to do.

Congrats on the job! What department are you?

[KeithThomson]

(Original post by DarkMagic)
Are you familiar with the store layout and where your locker/clock in machine are? If so, you just go in yourself. When you're ready to start, you clock in and then go find a supervisor/line manager to tell you what to do.

Congrats on the job! What department are you?

I have been down a few times and know where the clock in machine is, not seen the lockers though. Don't know how to use the clock in machine either!

Im in fresh.

[thatg]

(Original post by KeithThomson)
I have been down a few times and know where the clock in machine is, not seen the lockers though. Don't know how to use the clock in machine either!

Im in fresh.

probably best to see HR before you start to get a locker & find out how to clock in.

[Negotiator]

What can I wear to the induction? The guy on the phone was mumbling so couldn't tell whether he said jeans allowed or not.

[DarkMagic]

(Original post by Negotiator)
What can I wear to the induction? The guy on the phone was mumbling so couldn't tell whether he said jeans allowed or not.

You're supposed to wear smart casual (so no jeans - generally black trousers and a top), but depending on the people at your induction (and if you get a uniform or not), you might all end up wearing jeans the second day anyway...

[_N_]

Just a reminder that staff discount is at 20% from today-Sunday. I'm only in weekends, so it was a surprise to see so much come off :P

[Pesci morti]

We get paid in 4 and a half hours!!! To say i've been looking forward to this is an under statement...

[wren94]

(Original post by Tom_Andrews)
We get paid in 4 and a half hours!!! To say i've been looking forward to this is an under statement...

^ my feelings entirely :L haha (: seemed a long time coming this month for some reason....

[Schumacher]

I find it funny that they made such a big song and dance about the whole 20% discount only to offer it to us for a few days. The way they went on about it you would've thought we were getting it for a few weeks but ah well.

[FXX]

(Original post by Schumacher)
I find it funny that they made such a big song and dance about the whole 20% discount only to offer it to us for a few days. The way they went on about it you would've thought we were getting it for a few weeks but ah well.

Apparently they've set the Eagle Eye system to super mode for the four days to stop you using it too much. I would rather they just didn't bother if they're only going to put in in place for four days and then not let you stock up for the whole holiday period with it.

[Slapstick]

not long now...

[bubelah]

(Original post by Schumacher)
I find it funny that they made such a big song and dance about the whole 20% discount only to offer it to us for a few days. The way they went on about it you would've thought we were getting it for a few weeks but ah well.

Wine is 25% off in convenience at the moment, and as such, with colleague discount, that means 45% off in total!

[Negotiator]

Will shirt, pants, tie be ok?

(Original post by DarkMagic)
Half an hour paid.
I actually prefer working 9 hour shifts to 8 hour ones. You get the same money but it breaks the day up more.

[Hayley-Anne]

anyone know if your shift is on a bank holiday do you just work it as normal or do you have to be asked to work it? thanks

[Liam6993]

(Original post by Hayley-Anne)
anyone know if your shift is on a bank holiday do you just work it as normal or do you have to be asked to work it? thanks

You'll be on the schedule as working your normal hours unless you tell them that you don't want to work it. Apparently you can't be forced to work Bank Holidays, but it's your duty to let a supervisor/manager know if you don't want to work.

[Writer14]

(Original post by KeithThomson)
I have been down a few times and know where the clock in machine is, not seen the lockers though. Don't know how to use the clock in machine either!

Im in fresh.

Were you not shown how to clock in at your induction, or given a tour of the store?

[hasm]

do you get paid if you use any of your entitled holiday.

thanks

[DarkMagic]

(Original post by hasm)
do you get paid if you use any of your entitled holiday.

thanks

Yup.

Yay for payday.

[NonaxD]

Today was my 1 year anniversiry of starting work at Sainsbury's, and it was ruined by that stupid christmas cd being played

[Swell]

Christmas songs at college and Christmas songs at work... there's only so much jingle bells I can take!!