Myer Update

So...as I mentioned in a previous post, I got a call from Myer saying I got in. That was a month ago. Last week, I received an email from Myer saying to log on with a username and password for the orientation. Since I haven't received any of that, I decided to call them up and that's were a series of interesting events happened.

First off, I was told that my application was still under consideration for another store I didn't apply for. Therefore, I shouldn't have received that email and was told to disregard it. Ten minutes or so after the call, I received an email thanking for applying and that they had filled up the vacancies. At this point, I was at war with myself, trying to decide what to do. Note, this was in the middle of finishing my business plan. After some pushing from V, I decided to email them the next day. And received a call from the original HR guy who told me somebody must have pushed the wrong button because I was in and I was supposed to get that email. After that call, I received an email, this time welcoming me to Myer.

But there's still the orientation which starts this Wednesday and I still don't have my log on details. My email this morning hasn't received any reply. I'm hoping I would get the details tomorrow.

*UPDATE: A second after uploading this post, I received an email from Myer with my log on details. Yey!

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Last Friday was the last day of Fashion Business. That was another experience in itself.

After two hours sleep, I woke up and got ready for school. I only needed to print out my 100+ business plan and have it bound. I left early and arrived in the city about a quarter to 9 in the morning. I got on the 86 tram which had only a few passengers on. The tram was traveling without incident when it reached Parliament House and got stuck there. Apparently, the 96 tram in front stopped and couldn't move. The promised 5 minutes of waiting promptly turned into 15 minutes. As I wasn't in a hurry, I waited which was a stupid mistake.

The tram was then told to go back to the city and take the La Trobe route. We were assured we were still going to Bondoora so just stayed put. But when we reached Southern Cross, we were told, the tram wasn't going to move any further and we were to walk to La Trobe St and catch the tram from there. By that time, it was already 9.30 in the morning. I, along with the rest of the passengers, walked (me in my high heels - I was glad they were comfortable) to La Trobe but I couldn't see any tram in sight.

So I decided on a cab, which promptly got stuck in traffic. The cab driver was sympathetic to my plight and gave me candy. (That was really sweet of him). He did manage to avoid the worst traffic and we arrived at the printing place. Which was closed. (Aaaargh)

The cab driver was still there and seeing that it was closed offered to drive me to the next printing place which was at Cambridge St. But after going around the block, I saw Snap Printing. I got out while the cab driver promised to wait in case they couldn't do the binding. Happily enough, they were able to though they had to do it in two due to the bulk. I waved to the cabbie thanks and waited for my assignment to be bound.

After it was done, I was debating whether to get another cab to school but saw the tram. I wasn't sure whether I could catch it but there was traffic and the tram doors were open. Yey, for nice drivers.

The presentation went well and everybody did great although not everyone came and presented, which was a pity.

I wish I could say the day ended well, but a a case of a restaurant staff miscounting the money and overcharging a friend's credit card ended the night on a sour note. I forgot the name of the restaurant but it's the one on Smith St, beside Copacabana. The food was small portioned and good but the staff attitude were atrocious. Avoid at all cost!