My mom wants me to work at the local pet store - YorkieTalk.com Forums

its stephyylove · 09-23-2007, 01:30 PM

They don't sell puppies or kittens.. They sell reptiles.. She knows how I feel about petstores.. I don't know what do you think I should do?

Yorkie3 · 09-23-2007, 01:33 PM

I think you should find a position that you would enjoy and could be proud of the work you do. What that position is, is up to you. Best wishes!

Yorkiekids · 09-23-2007, 01:39 PM

I would tell her you would like to find another job that you could be proud of, unless it really doesn't bother you. If that's the fact you could go for it. Do what makes you happy.

its stephyylove · 09-23-2007, 01:55 PM

I really don't think I would be able to work there. I told her I don't want to do anything that is associated with pet stores and her fiance told me to cut the BS and just get a job.. I'm only 15 1/2 so its not totally necesary for me to get a job.. But.. I don't know I'm just going to tell her that I'm not going to work there.. I'll find something else.. Her fiance will just have to get over the fact that I care about more than just myself and money. Anyways I have to get my homework done I'll be back on laterrr

Catrina · 09-23-2007, 02:05 PM

as long as the reptiles are well taken care of... then idont see why not but its up to you..

daisy mae06 · 09-23-2007, 02:06 PM

there are alot of other jobs out there. Show that you want a job just not that one, and go get it. Good luck with whatever you do.

its stephyylove · 09-23-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

there are alot of other jobs out there. Show that you want a job just not that one, and go get it. Good luck with whatever you do.

Thanks.

Catrina -- I'm going to go check it out.. Its pretty small for a pet store.. so I'll see if they look healthy and whatever..

grayxie · 09-23-2007, 02:16 PM

How about a pet boutique? They don't sell any type of pets only pet goods.

its stephyylove · 09-23-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

How about a pet boutique? They don't sell any type of pets only pet goods.

I would love to but I haven't seen any anywhere near me. The closests on is about 25 minutes away.. mind you I wll only b working weekends and with gas prices the way they are my mom won't be happy driving me there.

PennysMum · 09-23-2007, 02:33 PM

Have you tried asking at animal hospitals? Sometimes they will hire teenagers to come in and help walk dogs, clean cages and things like that.

grayxie · 09-23-2007, 02:35 PM

It's not like you have to work at a pet store, or any animal related job. Keep your eye out for other options.

lilbumbleybees · 09-23-2007, 03:49 PM

Do what YOU want to do. Parents always mean well, but you really do know what's best for yourself in the end.

Txgurl06 · 09-23-2007, 04:00 PM

sounds like your moms finance is a total ***! Just from what i read tho.

If they dont sell kittens or puppies i dont see why you wouldnt want to tho.

I think you are young and should focus on school but then again im not your mom either or her fiance in this case. But find something you like that your going to be happy with. No teenager should have to grow up so fast that they get a job they are miserable with and have the pressure of school too. JMO

MyFairLacy · 09-23-2007, 04:00 PM

There are a lot of places that won't even hire you until after you turn 16 so the petstore might not even want to hire you since you are only 15. I worked at a vet clinic from the time I was 14-18 (all throughout highschool). My parents never told me I had to get a job - I wanted to work there because I wanted to be a vet and needed experience. And it paid off because I'm in vet school now. I just worked a few hours a week during the school year and quite a bit more during the summer. If you want an animal related job that isn't a petstore, I'd try to apply at a vet clinic. The most important thing is to find a job you enjoy doing because you don't want to be miserable at your job, and I'm sure the owner/manager of the business doesn't want a miserable employee

Txgurl06 · 09-23-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

There are a lot of places that won't even hire you until after you turn 16 so the petstore might not even want to hire you since you are only 15. I worked at a vet clinic from the time I was 14-18 (all throughout highschool). My parents never told me I had to get a job - I wanted to work there because I wanted to be a vet and needed experience. And it paid off because I'm in vet school now. I just worked a few hours a week during the school year and quite a bit more during the summer. If you want an animal related job that isn't a petstore, I'd try to apply at a vet clinic. The most important thing is to find a job you enjoy doing because you don't want to be miserable at your job, and I'm sure the owner/manager of the business doesn't want a miserable employee

Agreed!

09-23-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
its stephyylove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the lovely massachusetts Posts: 402	My mom wants me to work at the local pet store They don't sell puppies or kittens.. They sell reptiles.. She knows how I feel about petstores.. I don't know what do you think I should do?

09-23-2007, 01:33 PM	#2
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I think you should find a position that you would enjoy and could be proud of the work you do. What that position is, is up to you. Best wishes! __________________ Janet

09-23-2007, 01:39 PM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I would tell her you would like to find another job that you could be proud of, unless it really doesn't bother you. If that's the fact you could go for it. Do what makes you happy. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki Last edited by Yorkiekids; 09-23-2007 at 01:40 PM.

09-23-2007, 02:06 PM	#6
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	there are alot of other jobs out there. Show that you want a job just not that one, and go get it. Good luck with whatever you do. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

09-23-2007, 02:33 PM	#10
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	Have you tried asking at animal hospitals? Sometimes they will hire teenagers to come in and help walk dogs, clean cages and things like that. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

09-23-2007, 01:55 PM	#4
its stephyylove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the lovely massachusetts Posts: 402	I really don't think I would be able to work there. I told her I don't want to do anything that is associated with pet stores and her fiance told me to cut the BS and just get a job.. I'm only 15 1/2 so its not totally necesary for me to get a job.. But.. I don't know I'm just going to tell her that I'm not going to work there.. I'll find something else.. Her fiance will just have to get over the fact that I care about more than just myself and money. Anyways I have to get my homework done I'll be back on laterrr

09-23-2007, 02:05 PM	#5
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	as long as the reptiles are well taken care of... then idont see why not but its up to you..

09-23-2007, 02:16 PM	#8
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	How about a pet boutique? They don't sell any type of pets only pet goods.

09-23-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	It's not like you have to work at a pet store, or any animal related job. Keep your eye out for other options.

09-23-2007, 03:49 PM	#12
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	Do what YOU want to do. Parents always mean well, but you really do know what's best for yourself in the end. __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi

09-23-2007, 04:00 PM	#13
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	sounds like your moms finance is a total ***! Just from what i read tho. If they dont sell kittens or puppies i dont see why you wouldnt want to tho. I think you are young and should focus on school but then again im not your mom either or her fiance in this case. But find something you like that your going to be happy with. No teenager should have to grow up so fast that they get a job they are miserable with and have the pressure of school too. JMO

09-23-2007, 04:00 PM	#14
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	There are a lot of places that won't even hire you until after you turn 16 so the petstore might not even want to hire you since you are only 15. I worked at a vet clinic from the time I was 14-18 (all throughout highschool). My parents never told me I had to get a job - I wanted to work there because I wanted to be a vet and needed experience. And it paid off because I'm in vet school now. I just worked a few hours a week during the school year and quite a bit more during the summer. If you want an animal related job that isn't a petstore, I'd try to apply at a vet clinic. The most important thing is to find a job you enjoy doing because you don't want to be miserable at your job, and I'm sure the owner/manager of the business doesn't want a miserable employee __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. Last edited by MyFairLacy; 09-23-2007 at 04:01 PM.