First Job Experiences - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
Summary
TLDRIn the video, Aubrey and the speaker reminisce about their first jobs, specifically focusing on the speaker's experience at a pizza restaurant. Initially, there were red flags such as being hired on the spot and witnessing a mass staff exodus, including the manager. Despite a challenging start, the situation improved with better management and a more cohesive crew, leading to an enjoyable work environment. The speaker's duties ranged from customer service at the front counter to pizza making in the back, where they became proficient. They also shared some light-hearted moments, such as baking cookies in the oven, which was against the rules. The video offers a candid look at the ups and downs of a first job and the valuable interpersonal skills it can foster.
Takeaways
- 🍕 Aubrey's first job was at a pizza restaurant, which initially had many red flags such as hiring on the spot and high staff turnover.
- ⚠️ The hiring process and staff turnover were warning signs that the workplace might not be ideal.
- 👍 Despite initial challenges, better management and a new crew eventually improved the work environment.
- 🤝 Aubrey enjoyed working with diverse types of people, both as employees and customers.
- 🎂 There were fun, albeit unauthorized, activities at work, like baking cookies in the oven.
- 📋 Aubrey started in a customer service role, taking orders and ensuring they reached the correct individuals.
- 🍰 Aubrey later transitioned to a role where they made pizzas, becoming proficient and fast at the task.
- 🏆 Aubrey was recognized as the fastest pizza cutter, showcasing their skills and dedication to the job.
- 💡 The experience taught Aubrey valuable lessons about workplace dynamics and overcoming initial challenges.
- 🚀 Aubrey's journey from a customer service role to a more hands-on pizza-making position demonstrates adaptability and growth.
- 🌟 The narrative highlights the importance of resilience and the potential for positive change even in challenging work situations.
Q & A
What was Aubrey's first job?
-Aubrey's first job was at a pizza restaurant.
What were some red flags that Aubrey noticed when applying for the job?
-Some red flags included being hired on the spot and the fact that half the staff, including the manager, had quit.
Why might hiring someone on the spot be a red flag?
-Hiring someone on the spot could indicate a high turnover rate or a lack of thorough hiring practices, which might not be ideal for a stable work environment.
How did the work environment at the pizza restaurant change over time?
-The work environment improved after better management and a new crew were brought in.
What types of people did Aubrey get to work with at the pizza restaurant?
-Aubrey worked with a diverse group of employees and interacted with customers, which included a variety of different types of people.
What kind of fun activities did Aubrey and the crew do at work?
-They engaged in activities they weren't supposed to, such as baking cookies in the oven.
What were Aubrey's initial duties at the pizza restaurant?
-Aubrey started at the front of the restaurant doing customer service, taking orders, and ensuring orders reached the correct person.
How did Aubrey's role evolve during their time at the pizza restaurant?
-Aubrey moved from the front of the house to the back, where they started making pizzas and became proficient at it.
What was a notable skill Aubrey developed while working at the pizza restaurant?
-Aubrey became very fast at making pizzas, becoming the fastest pizza cutter at the restaurant.
What was the term used to describe Aubrey's role in customer service at the pizza restaurant?
-Aubrey was referred to as a 'customer service Maniac'.
How did Aubrey feel about their first job after the initial challenges?
-After the initial difficulties, Aubrey ended up enjoying the job, appreciating the opportunity to work with diverse people and the fun they had at work.
What advice might Aubrey give to someone considering working at a place with similar red flags?
-Aubrey might advise caution and suggest looking for a job with a more stable work environment and better hiring practices.
Outlines
🍕 First Job Experience at a Pizza Restaurant
Aubrey discusses her first job at a pizza restaurant, which initially had many red flags, such as hiring her on the spot and a high staff turnover. Despite a difficult start, the situation improved with better management and a more cohesive crew. Aubrey enjoyed the experience of working with diverse people and engaging in fun, albeit unauthorized, activities like baking cookies in the oven. Her duties included customer service at the front counter, taking orders, and ensuring they reached the correct individuals. She later transitioned to working in the back, where she made pizzas and became proficient at the task, even being recognized as the fastest pizza cutter.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡First job
💡Red flags
💡Customer service
💡Management
💡Crew
💡Diversity
💡Workplace culture
💡Pizza making
💡Pizza cutter
💡Reflections
💡Professional growth
Highlights
Aubrey's first job was at a pizza restaurant
There were many red flags when applying, such as being hired on the spot
Half the staff, including the manager, had quit
The job was initially difficult, but improved with better management and crew
Aubrey enjoyed working with diverse employees and customers
They did fun things at work like baking cookies in the oven
Aubrey started as a customer service representative taking orders
Aubrey was known as a customer service 'maniac'
She then moved to the back to make pizzas
Aubrey became very fast at making pizzas, earning the title 'fastest pizza cutter'
The job taught Aubrey valuable lessons about workplace dynamics and red flags
Aubrey reflects on her first job and the experiences she gained
She advises against working for places that hire too quickly or have high turnover
Aubrey emphasizes the importance of working with different types of people
She shares her fond memories of the fun and camaraderie at the pizza restaurant
Aubrey's journey from customer service to pizza maker showcases her adaptability
Her story provides insights into the challenges and rewards of first jobs
Aubrey's reflections encourage listeners to learn from their own first job experiences
Transcripts
in this video Aubrey and I are going to
be talking about our first jobs that we
ever had Aubry let's talk about your
first main job what did you like what
did you dislike and describe some of
those duties that you did at work yeah
so my first job was at a pizza
restaurant
honestly I didn't know any better when I
was applying there were a lot of red
flags like they hired me on the spot
maybe don't work for a place like that
why wouldn't that be a good idea
half the staff had quit including the
manager okay okay so that that's a red
flag okay yeah so the for it was really
hard at first uh but then they got a
better Management in we got better crew
in and I actually ended up enjoying it I
got to you know work with a lot of
different types of people
um as employees right than I would have
normally interacted with working with
customers
you know and we would do fun stuff at
work that we weren't supposed to like
you know baking cookies in the oven not
supposed to do that but what were the
what were the general duties that you
had at the pizza restaurant yeah so I
first started at the front um as doing
customer service stuff I think I was a
customer service Maniac I think is what
we called us
but you know I would take orders
you know make sure everything got to the
right person not super exciting
um and then I moved kind of into the
back for a while where I um you know
actually made the pizzas and I got
really fast at it uh really fast at
making those pizzas I was like the
fastest pizza cutter well thank you for
sharing some Reflections on your first
job
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