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Looll well that would actually be wise, cause from what I've heard, when you reach 3rd year - you basically have no life.

I wish I had hours like that, I'm working like a slave daily ¬¬ can't wait to go back to Uni. :moon:

Make SURE you've picked the right course :frown:

i've heard when you get to second year you have no life :frown:

:O not good - i hate my hours though, maybe im just lazy :frown:

but i constantly get forced to work on my own and have to do the work of 2-3 people because we're understaffed

i've defenitly picked the right course, chose it when i was 11 and somehow still want to do the same thing now :smile:

why? do you think you've picked the wrong one?

Reply 21

Yawn11

Original post by Bubbles0ox

i've heard when you get to second year you have no life :frown:

:O not good - i hate my hours though, maybe im just lazy :frown:

why? do you think you've picked the wrong one?

Till I got this job I defined laziness. I only decided to go interview for practice - didn't think I'd get the job. Sometimes even I underestimate my awesomeness.

And I did pick the wrong course. LONG STORY (essay). But I'm now on gap year and reapplied to Uni. Got 3 offers, but considering going back to my old one.

but yeah **** happens ya know, that's why I've got so much time for TSR now.

Reply 22

Bubbles0ox

Original post by Yawn11

wow lucky you :biggrin:

ah well at least you've made the right decision now :biggrin:

and well done on your offers.
ha - i do notice you on TSR a lot, although i guess that means I'm on a lot aswell :colondollar:

Reply 23

Yawn11

Original post by Bubbles0ox

wow lucky you :biggrin:

ah well at least you've made the right decision now :biggrin:

and well done on your offers.
ha - i do notice you on TSR a lot, although i guess that means I'm on a lot aswell :colondollar:

Lol damn that would've been a great come-back :colonhash:

Reply 24

Rhiani-ani-on

Original post by Bubbles0ox

thanks for the help :biggrin:

Your welcome! :smile:

Reply 25

Kenny_uk

Original post by Bubbles0ox

for some reason the people in HR seem to like me, so hopefully they'll help me..
i really want to get trained on checkouts though, can't go any longer on counters :ashamed2:

I did checkouts, quite enjoyed it tbh

Reply 26

HappySarah28

Original post by Bubbles0ox

for some reason the people in HR seem to like me, so hopefully they'll help me..
i really want to get trained on checkouts though, can't go any longer on counters :ashamed2:

Another counters girl. Can i ask are the women on ur counter bitches?

Reply 27

The Cornerstone

Yeah. I heard the first year is piss easy at uni so if you save up during that year you can use your money if you give up the job when you go further into the uni years. (That's what I done for college :biggrin:

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Reply 28

Bubbles0ox

Original post by HappySarah28

Another counters girl. Can i ask are the women on ur counter bitches?

they're all old, the only girl i work with is a bit of a bitch but i love her :smile:

the boys are all nice.
its cafe you have to look out for, we hate them all in cafe :biggrin:

Reply 29

Bubbles0ox

Original post by Kenny_uk

I did checkouts, quite enjoyed it tbh

yeah checkouts looks so much easier than counters :smile:

and on checkouts i wouldn't have to wear a bright orange hat :smile:

Reply 30

Bubbles0ox

Original post by The Cornerstone

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sounds like a plan :biggrin:

Reply 31

HappySarah28

Original post by Bubbles0ox

they're all old, the only girl i work with is a bit of a bitch but i love her :smile:

the boys are all nice.
its cafe you have to look out for, we hate them all in cafe :biggrin:

Lol to be fair the most of the people on the deli are really nice but there is one who is obessed with the daily cleaning if she is on a evening shift she wants it done now but if she is on a day shift she will avoid it like the plage

Reply 32

Bubbles0ox

Original post by HappySarah28

yeah deli is nice :biggrin:

the meat and fish ladies all hate everyone (other than one) they always leave without us and completely ignore everyone on other counters.

Reply 33

tiny hobbit

Do you plan to continue with your hobbies or join societies? If so, your working hours could prevent you getting to things, which would be a pity. University is the time when lots of different activities are available with very little effort form you, so it would be a pity to miss out on the opportunities.

Reply 34

Bubbles0ox

Original post by tiny hobbit

i was planing on joining societies yes.
this is the problem really, i don't want to miss out on the fun things in uni because i have a job that i don't really need.

Reply 35

tiny hobbit

Original post by Bubbles0ox

i was planing on joining societies yes.
this is the problem really, i don't want to miss out on the fun things in uni because i have a job that i don't really need.

I think you've just answered your own question.

Reply 36

Smack

Volunteer Team

I don't think it's worth having a part time job during university if you don't need the money. University is a time for academics and socialising, not a time for sitting behind a till. If you have the free time then I'd suggest that voluntary work might be a better option as it'll look good on your CV, you'll likely learn more unique skills there than in Sainsburys and it'll also probably be easier going too, which'll you'll appreciate during the exam periods and times when your courseworks are piling up.

If you do need the money then I'd suggest taking a gap yah before university and working to save up some cash so you can properly enjoy the university experience.