Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic TOYS R US! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Define Your Line[/m] at 1:01 pm on Sep. 22, 2008[quote]I worked at Toys R Us last Christmas.  It was *so* busy.  I was bouncing back from every different position you can imagine - from cashier to sales clerk.  It was insane.  Be careful because people can get really vicious around Christmas time. I didn't really like Toys R Us, which is why I quit.  Yes, the job was a lot of fun and I did work with many of my friends but I didn't really like their policy.  I mean, as a cashier, you need to ask each and every customer for three *add ons*.  I know this might not seem like much but it gets really frustrating when your line is about twenty people long and your customer is in a huge rush.  However, if you don't say it, you'll get written up. I always remember that my managers used to say: "If they leave the store and their money isn't in our pocket, you were not successful.  You failed.  I don't want you spending a lot of time with customers and being all nice and helpful.  Get to the point and move from customer to customer as fast as you can so we make more money." I just was completely turned off by the attitude around there because to me, customer service is extremely important and I feel the need to be kind to all customers - which got me in trouble many times.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post pistolxgirl Posted at 12:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 So gess what every body!!! i got a job interview at toys r us!!!...beat that!...pretty much every kids dream to work at a toy store now i get to live it!...wish me luck!!!

Replies Define Your Line Posted at 1:01 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 I worked at Toys R Us last Christmas.  It was *so* busy.  I was bouncing back from every different position you can imagine - from cashier to sales clerk.  It was insane.  Be careful because people can get really vicious around Christmas time. I didn't really like Toys R Us, which is why I quit.  Yes, the job was a lot of fun and I did work with many of my friends but I didn't really like their policy.  I mean, as a cashier, you need to ask each and every customer for three *add ons*.  I know this might not seem like much but it gets really frustrating when your line is about twenty people long and your customer is in a huge rush.  However, if you don't say it, you'll get written up. I always remember that my managers used to say: "If they leave the store and their money isn't in our pocket, you were not successful.  You failed.  I don't want you spending a lot of time with customers and being all nice and helpful.  Get to the point and move from customer to customer as fast as you can so we make more money." I just was completely turned off by the attitude around there because to me, customer service is extremely important and I feel the need to be kind to all customers - which got me in trouble many times. Tabbie Posted at 12:47 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Good luck... and HAVE FUN!!! Crimsonpain Posted at 12:43 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from dylan6405 at 3:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Beat that? Ok,   I'm an A+ Certified computer repair technician that averages $54.00 per hour at age 16   Epic win. How the hell did u get a job like that at ur age? pistolxgirl Posted at 12:42 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from dylan6405 at 2:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Beat that? Ok,   I'm an A+ Certified computer repair technician that averages $54.00 per hour at age 16   Epic win. you make me feel like a failure :( gdeeaz Posted at 12:41 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 working at toys "r" us isnt as fun as it seems, cuz well while ur working you dont get to play with the toys. lovexstoriee Posted at 12:41 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 i work at brookstone, toys r us is crap. collegechick Posted at 12:40 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 hahah good luck...i use to work at babies r us.... its was fun b4 the store open..then it sucked UltimaTaz Posted at 12:40 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from DirtyPeanut at 3:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from omgnowayyy at 12:36 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Working at Toy R Us here actually sucks =/   I swear that was bearsys avatarr.. View Bearsy's last topic. DirtyPeanut Posted at 12:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from omgnowayyy at 12:36 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Working at Toy R Us here actually sucks =/ I swear that was bearsys avatarr.. Dylan6405 Posted at 12:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Beat that? Ok, I'm an A+ Certified computer repair technician that averages $54.00 per hour at age 16 Epic win. Dont Notice Me Posted at 12:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 yea....have fun with that robdude Posted at 12:38 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Will be crazy at Christmas time Natsy Posted at 12:37 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 lol wow... i used to LOVE that shop showjumper Posted at 12:37 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Aw.... I love toys... that would be my dream job. Yes I am immature haha. Live Just To Die Posted at 12:37 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Good luck =] I used to love that place when I was little. Most recent 15 of 19 previous replies displayed.