Tea Soda!
Brewed this one up specifically with my brother in mind; he loves DT’s Bamboozled so much that I thought he might like this blend. Even though it’s not peachy there’s another more obvious connection between the two…
And, he did like it which is a success in itself – thought not as much as Bamboozled or Just Peachy (his reigning favourites). I’m liking it too; the bamboo is the most prominant flavour and tastes sweet, light, crisp, and a little vegetal. The strawberry notes follow shortly after and are delightfully sweet (like the light, sweet flavour of strawberries in strawberry shortcake) but quite fleeting. It also maybe tastes a touch lemony?
My day just took a turn for the better but also more confusing and equally stressful…
I just got a call from Value Village; they’ve offered me a F/T position starting at $11.75 an hour (which is definitely fair; minimum wage is $10.20 in SK) for an entry level position where I’d be working both as a cashier and within the donations center. My understanding is that being cross trained in both these departments is not a common occurrence and combined with the wage they’ve offered is their way of showing that they really want me there: if I were working in one department they wouldn’t be able to offer me fulltime which is something I had expressed I was looking for so they’ve merged the positions for me.
At the same time, I was also contacted by DAVIDsTEA today about doing a group interview for a seasonal position as a Tea Guide. Assuming that, following the interview, I’m offered a position the downside here is that despite DT obviously being the job I’m more passionate about, there’d be no guarantee I’d be offered a position after Christmas and I likely wouldn’t be making as much.
So; thinking forwards, I may very well have to make a decision between the two and while I know where my heart lies I don’t know if that’s necessarily the realistic choice. I almost feel like I have to accept the DT position if I’m offered it though – regardless of what’s more realistic. It applies directly to what I’m studying, so it’s worth the chance…
I’m feeling stressed all over again; though this time it’s for a good reason? Wiser, older Steepster users I need advice…People who liked this
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Follow your bliss.
I would say the other job (with longer term security and a decent wage) has done some things to show they really want you. Any way to do the DT part time AND do the other job – especially since DT is just seasonal?
First off, congrats on the job offer! That’s great that they’re trying to give you FT. That’s becoming so rare in retail. But that said, yeah, you wouldn’t get that many hours at DT, and who knows if they’d keep you after. And even if they do, they probably won’t give too many hours. I know people who worked for them both in Edmonton and Victoria and could never gain more hours no matter how long or hard they worked there, unless you become at least an assistant manager. I know I’m being a downer, but I followed my passion working at LUSH, kept being told I’d get more hours eventually. 2.5 years went by and it never happened.
@MzPriss Doing both isn’t very realistic; if the hours of operation were different enough I’d consider it but unfortunately the overlap is pretty bad and I’ve applied at Value Village with complete availability with the exception of the days I’m doing my Sommelier class.
@Fjellrev Don’t worry about being a downer – hearing the pros and cons of both options is definitely important! And not getting enough hours (and the risk of not being hired after the season) are very real concerns.
It just really makes me sad that so many companies are doing things that way. Like why not just reward hard work, passion, etc with more hours? Just to save money and not bother with benefits? I guess to them it’s worth it, even if it means hiring more people who aren’t as hard working and passionate. Sigh. It would be cool if you could reserve one day out of the week for DT, and work like a shift a week. Have the best of both worlds!
I am definitely older. Not sure about wiser. lol In my lifetime I have consistently made practical choices from my brain and not my heart. This has not always led me down the right path. If David’s Tea is speaking to your heart, maybe that is the right choice. But where do you want to go from there? What do you want from the job? What will you do when the job is not there? Some questions to ask yourself if you make the choice for David’s Tea. Good luck in making your choice. I’m sure either way, it will work out just fine.
I may not be much older, or much wiser, but there is something fantastic about a stable income. I work a few jobs that I am good at, but not passionate about, but they let me follow my joys in a stable fashion. With my hours and the money I earn I can buy lots of tea, and theatre tickets and weekends away, and so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on my joy, just financing it through other means.
I guess my thing is, if you are living at home and don’t have a ton of financial responsibilities, when will the time ever be better to take a chance? You are mobile and if they wanted to train you for management you could move to another store for that because you aren’t encumbered by kids/husband yet. In retail management mobility is a big draw.
Congrats on the job acceptance! I wish you good luck in what you choose
I agree with Marzi. I would go with DT. With your tasting experience and sommilier classes you might be able to move up or make some connections. It will be on your resume. When I was still in college I was offered a temp job during tax season in one big accounting firm. At the same time I was offered a full time job in a small unknown law firm. I was torn. I went to my college professor for advice. He told me that it’s my choice but he would take temp job in big accounting firm. I did. It was the best decision cuz when I was looking for a job again I had interviews almost every day. They were impressed with me working for that CPA firm even though it was 4 months only
Follow your bliss.
I would say the other job (with longer term security and a decent wage) has done some things to show they really want you. Any way to do the DT part time AND do the other job – especially since DT is just seasonal?
First off, congrats on the job offer! That’s great that they’re trying to give you FT. That’s becoming so rare in retail. But that said, yeah, you wouldn’t get that many hours at DT, and who knows if they’d keep you after. And even if they do, they probably won’t give too many hours. I know people who worked for them both in Edmonton and Victoria and could never gain more hours no matter how long or hard they worked there, unless you become at least an assistant manager. I know I’m being a downer, but I followed my passion working at LUSH, kept being told I’d get more hours eventually. 2.5 years went by and it never happened.
@MzPriss Doing both isn’t very realistic; if the hours of operation were different enough I’d consider it but unfortunately the overlap is pretty bad and I’ve applied at Value Village with complete availability with the exception of the days I’m doing my Sommelier class.
@Fjellrev Don’t worry about being a downer – hearing the pros and cons of both options is definitely important! And not getting enough hours (and the risk of not being hired after the season) are very real concerns.
It just really makes me sad that so many companies are doing things that way. Like why not just reward hard work, passion, etc with more hours? Just to save money and not bother with benefits? I guess to them it’s worth it, even if it means hiring more people who aren’t as hard working and passionate. Sigh. It would be cool if you could reserve one day out of the week for DT, and work like a shift a week. Have the best of both worlds!
I am definitely older. Not sure about wiser. lol In my lifetime I have consistently made practical choices from my brain and not my heart. This has not always led me down the right path. If David’s Tea is speaking to your heart, maybe that is the right choice. But where do you want to go from there? What do you want from the job? What will you do when the job is not there? Some questions to ask yourself if you make the choice for David’s Tea. Good luck in making your choice. I’m sure either way, it will work out just fine.
I may not be much older, or much wiser, but there is something fantastic about a stable income. I work a few jobs that I am good at, but not passionate about, but they let me follow my joys in a stable fashion. With my hours and the money I earn I can buy lots of tea, and theatre tickets and weekends away, and so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on my joy, just financing it through other means.
I guess my thing is, if you are living at home and don’t have a ton of financial responsibilities, when will the time ever be better to take a chance? You are mobile and if they wanted to train you for management you could move to another store for that because you aren’t encumbered by kids/husband yet. In retail management mobility is a big draw.
Congrats on the job acceptance! I wish you good luck in what you choose
I agree with Marzi. I would go with DT. With your tasting experience and sommilier classes you might be able to move up or make some connections. It will be on your resume. When I was still in college I was offered a temp job during tax season in one big accounting firm. At the same time I was offered a full time job in a small unknown law firm. I was torn. I went to my college professor for advice. He told me that it’s my choice but he would take temp job in big accounting firm. I did. It was the best decision cuz when I was looking for a job again I had interviews almost every day. They were impressed with me working for that CPA firm even though it was 4 months only