Today was absolutely nuts, and it ended with a glass of wine and a ton of bree (yes, by myself). Let's go back to the beginning (a very good place to start..when you read you begin with A-B-C...)
Sound of Music? Anyone? Anyone?
This morning I did some writing and reading. Around mid-morning I began the journey to North Sydney, where I had an interview with Maths Worldwide for a position in sales. Since my job at Infinity Property Agents is only part-time and my boss has NOT been giving me more hours as promised, I've been applying for other jobs. My interviewer's name was Louis, and he was quite keen on me. So keen, in fact, that he offered me a job on the spot. So keen, in fact, that he wanted me to start THAT AFTERNOON! I politely stated that while I would love to get a head start (it was all happening so fast), I was still committed to Infinity and I had work that afternoon and the next day, Friday. But I'm going back in Monday at 3:30 to begin! (Or so I told him...read on to find out why this may or may not happen.)
I left my interview thrilled. Off to Infinity Property Management I went, where I told Michael (boss man) that I needed to talk to him before I left that day. In our talk, I explained to him that while I was certainly learning and enjoying my time at his company, I took on the job because he had promised me a full-time position during the summer, 40 hours a week. He told me that he loved working with me, and that he liked me, but that he could not hire me full time because I would be going to school in March, and he would have to train someone else. The plan had been to do part-time work until summer, then train me for a full time roll in summer. But during school sessions, I can only work 20 hours a week as per my visa conditions. His company is thriving, and he needs someone full-time for a long-time. He advised that I do what's best for myself, and take the sales job. I had told him that I had been offered a job in sales (because he hadn't been giving me hours, as promised) hoping that it would persuade him to give me full-time work. He couldn't do it, however, but said that when uni was over to please call him as he may be able to offer me a position and that I was a fantastic employee :) So, today was my last shift. I walked out of Infinity Property Agents quite content with myself, because I had been worried that the talk might not go over so well. Alas, I have another reference for my CV, and we parted ways on grand terms.
I was walking to busstop to catch the 370 to Randwick, when my phone went off. It was an unfamiliar number, but I answered it. And guess who it was? Another company that wanted to interview me! This time, it was xLife Insurance, in North Sydney again. The job I had applied for was also in sales, as Sales Support Consultant. I had a brief phone interview on the spot, and she invited me to come in for a face-to-face next week. Another opportunity! It sounded like the job would suit me well (read on for more details) and so I'm happy to explore my options. Which, it seems, are growing by the second :)
Sooo finally the 370 rolled up (30 minutes late, as usual) and I headed home, stopping at the gym for a work out. This is where the picture above comes in. Right outside Fitness First, there is an Internet Centre where you can pay per minute to go online. Well, these two lovely characters were perched on the computers, and I just couldn't help myself. I had to get it on camera. And yes, that classy lady is, in fact, wearing a playboy hat. No comment on the rest of her..clothes. Or lack thereof. Ahem.
I got home around 8, and the wine and cheese was just way too tempting to resist. Beauty and the Geek Australia was on (yay!) and I had myself a nice little evening. What a day!!!!
So, here's what I have to think about: the two jobs on the table are both in sales, which is great because I've been becoming more and more interested in this area since my work with Infinity Property Agents. I've been doing some telemarketing work, and I've become very comfortable dealing with all sorts of people, both polite and rude, and have learned how to work them the way I want to, convincing them to meet with sales agents about buying properties. But the math company job is ALL sales, whereas the insurance job company is sales and more. Both jobs, I think, have ample opportunities for growth. Here's how they look:
XLIFE INSURANCE--SALES SUPPORT CONSULTANT:
Pay: $20/hour
Hours: 26/week: 3 days, 9-5:30
Weekly Pay: $520 before tax
Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Compiling and sending out completed application forms & packs to clients
- Work closely with the support team to ensure timely processing of applications, improving systems, processes and full administration
- Building and maintaining client relationships and coordinating administration processes.
- Liaising with Fund Managers and Insurance companies to ensure the timely processing of all applications through the application process
- Providing Financial Adviser’s with daily updates on all proposals.
- General office administration and support
Pay: $15/hour + commission (anywhere from $25-$200 per sale, depending)
Hours: 25.5/week, Monday-Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday 10-4 pm
Weekly Pay: $382.5 before tax
Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Cold calling and telesales
- Opportunity for management great (according to my interviewer, I would be great for the role and it could happen in a matter of weeks)
- Development to direct sales (going to houses of people I make telesales contact with, closing the deal)
Both are in North Sydney, which is weird, but good because it's not too far from where I live.
If anyone is wondering, I haven't heard from Yamaha yet. Nothing. At all. And yes, they said they would contact me by "mid-next week," and yes, it's Thursday. I know. Don't rub it in.
Despite the above, what a day!!
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