i got a job??? woops wrong job!!!

tina68

hi all.... i took up an offer of a job p/t fri-sun 4.30.11pm gr8 CIH help with debts....well i turned up 2nite it is a Chinese takeaway 4.30 and at 4.45 i was gone...why u ask..well a ladel came flying over my head then a wok so i wasn't hanging around for the knives did i do the right thing or should i go back 2moz and hope things have calmed down amongst owner and chefs £25.00 p/n + taxi home + meal
Tina x

kathfisch

Oh gosh, its one thing after another isn't it?!

Personally I'd not want to work in that kind of environment but you don't want to be too fussy, I understand.

Were you not told what/where the job was before going there?

Perhaps going again tomorrow would show commitment and then if it is bad again you'll be justified in turning down the job.

Best of luck

lou_lou_skinty_poos

nah forget it you cant be working in an enviroment like that

vicki98_2

maybe ring first and ask if they ant you to go in. If things are bad between owner & chefs they might prefer it if you don't go in until they've settled their differences.
Chefs are bad tempered when they're working (i should know, my OHs a chef and he throws tantrums like Gordon Ramsay when hes in a kitchen and things aren't going his way!) - it may be that your first night should be taken as a warning ... if they were throwing stuff around while you were there and didn't seem to bother about your presence while they were doing it, i'd be a little wary about working there too .. . and if you do go back, i'd certainly be very careful not to make any mistakes or pee the boss/chef off as he may start throwing things in your direction

tina68

hello yes i knew where it was but i wasn't told about the fights they had amongst eachother...they have been phoning my mob but i'm too feard to answer??????????

tina68

vicki98 wrote:

maybe ring first and ask if they ant you to go in. If things are bad between owner & chefs they might prefer it if you don't go in until they've settled their differences.
Chefs are bad tempered when they're working (i should know, my OHs a chef and he throws tantrums like Gordon Ramsay when hes in a kitchen and things aren't going his way!) - it may be that your first night should be taken as a warning ... if they were throwing stuff around while you were there and didn't seem to bother about your presence while they were doing it, i'd be a little wary about working there too .. . and if you do go back, i'd certainly be very careful not to make any mistakes or pee the boss/chef off as he may start throwing things in your direction

it did come in my direction but that was probably 'cause there's no barrier between kitchen and front of shop lol
Tina x

vicki98_2

wonder if they've ever accidentally hit a customer on the head with a wok????!!!

kathfisch

Tina if you feel too scared to answer your phone then you don't want to face going back in there.

I understand that a kitchen can be a stressful place but I don't think throwing things, especially in the direction of a brand new employee, is acceptable. It doesn't seem like they were keen to make you feel welcome or be professional around you, to make a good impression.

I'd not go back if i were you.

Does your JSA depend on trying the job, will there be any problems with that? I guess that's the only reason I suggested going one more time, just to prove that you do want a job and will stick with it a bit.

No-one would want you to do the job if the situation stays like that - don't need to add that to all the other stress do you?!

Good luck with whatever you decide

beanielou

Oooh dear!
Found that funny the thought of flying woks!! Go to pick up your tea & get hit by flying wok!!
but Tina , if you are frightened to answer the phone then I wouldent go back.
Sure something else will turn up soon
Hugs

Essex-girl_2

If you pick the wrong night to order chips in our local chinese (not for me but for OH - curry & chips is his fav) you can hear the chef in the background shouting what I assume to be Chinese swearwords whilst throwing woks about - this is why I collect it - OH is too scared.
Must admit it makes me laugh but I dont think I would like working like it.!

mom23

Hi Tina sorry but it tickled me!!!:rotfl:
But on a serious note however much they are paying if you don't feel happy going back then don't!!!
Something else will come along!!
I know your situation is bloody awfull but don't make it any worse for yourself !!
More ((((HUGS))))


PS If i WON the lottery (i don't do it of course cos it's not true DFW style!!;) )
I'd get you out of there!!!!