Question by Seeker2008: What is the best way to keep myself healthy in this situation at my job?
I work at a retail store inside of the busiest airport in the world. Sometimes we have days where we work alone for 5+ hours per day, because my store manager is dumb and doesn’t want to schedule proper coverage so that there is enough coverage every single day so that no one is fighting to get a lunch break/bathroom break by calling stores on other concourses. It is actually an HR matter now – they are investigating looking at hiring a “floater” to go from store to store in order to give bathroom breaks and lunch breaks to employees – some of which are spending up to 6-8 hours alone with no break in return. Apparently I am one of the few people that finds it ridiculous and speaks my mind, because I am the one who got all of this looked at by HR. On top of that, the Department of Transportation (who apparently monitors our store Customer Service and whether we close the store or not) doesn’t want us closing the gate. In the past, employees have shut the store (a matter of pulling a long gate and locking it in multiple places – which draws a lot of attention) every 4 hours or so to go to the bathroom, when working alone. The store gets a fine from the DOT if we do that now. HR’s side of the story when I talked to them is to close the store even if we get fined. However, our Regional Manager and Area Manager lambast workers for closing the store to go to the bathroom. So it’s basically a he-said-she-said scenario and the whole company is against each other. I’m leaving there as soon as I find another job.
Until then, is it of any better benefit to me to drink a lot of water before leaving so that I won’t have to go to the bathroom later on during the day but will have still helped flush my kidneys? (within reason, of course…I know that drinking excessive amounts is also bad due to water intoxication and such).
Best answer:
Answer by verity
They tell you off for closing the store to pee, you can’t leave the floor unattended to pee. So, get yourself a big bottle, and use that behind the counter. as you can’t wash your hands, get one of those alcohol-based anti-bacterial cleansers for your hands. present the filled bottle to HR and ask what alternative they suggest.
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Question by Harlow: Is this is a good career plan? I really appreciate your advice.?
Hi,
Lately I’ve been feeling very confused and overwhelmed with my future plans. I am Canadian and am currently in my third year of Drama & Communication Studies ( studying acting & film production) and was planning on doing a three year generals degree than moving out to Toronto for work. I’ve been thinking & thinking and am now considering doing the four year honours program. I will write out my plan, please give me your feedback. I don’t really have anyone to share this with & feel the need to blurt out my life plans, lol.
- Finish my four-year honours program, but live in Toronto during one whole semeter while taking online courses. (I want to live in Toronto that one semester to gain industry related experience, I am doing a film internship in the summer!)
-Apply for grad. School in California (USC, UCLA…etc) for Film & Television Production M.F.A
-Return back home for my second semester of my last year & graduate with a bachelor’s in Drama & Communication/Media/Film.
- Attend graduate school in the fall in LA
The reason why I want to go to grad school in so cal. is because I want to reside there & obtain a green card. By studying there, I get a work visa for 2 years and 6 months after I graduate. I hope to find a job during that period of time so that I do not have to come back to canada. Also with a master’s teaching is always an option (security). Basically I feel like doing my master’s in cal. is an excuse to be there. While I am there studying it will be easier to find a job. I can also be studying and pursing my career at the same time since I am in california where there are many production/acting opportunities. Mind you that I do not have any expenses at this point in my life. I am not paying for my current ungrad. degree & have a car. I have no debt. I will receive some financial support for my masters as well. I will have to pay for living expenses in Toronto & Cali. By the way, I have a roomate to share rent with in Toronto, so I’,m not so worried about that as I am cali. I have really great marks, and feild related experience. I am driven & passionate, and want this. Originally I wanted to do the three year undergrad because I understand that the entertainment industry is based on networking and talent…not education. By completing the four year program though, I can do a master’s and move to california. Do you think it’s a bad idea to do my master’s? Should I just finish the four year degree & move out to Cali.? I don’t think so because I will not find work there since I am not a legal citizen in the US. It’s hard enough to find film work there even if you are! By studying there, I feel like I’m there for a reason. I can study & look for work, and hopefully stay there. California is where I want to reside either way. I am not interested in Toronto or Vancouver.
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Question by super bear♥ 
: Working in Airport – What job is this?
I want a job in the airport. I’m not sure what it is called or what it’s supposed to be, but I’ve been to airports and see people in the front ticket desk helping people with their tickets and stuff. I was wondering what that job is…? Or you can throw some other jobs at me that are jobs inside the airport. Thanks xD
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Answer by someone
Ticket agent and they are hired by the Airline and not the airport
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