New Chapter in my life

[PanfishHunter]

Well, yesterday was my 18th birthday. With turning 18, I applied to a few places for my first job.

I applied to Academy Sports and Outdoors Friday morning, and they hired me that night! It was a great interview, very laid back, and i felt comfortable. I went in yesterday and did all the paperwork that was required in order to start there today.

I feel like this is going to be a great experience, and they pay very well too, along with a nice employee discount. I'm definitely excited!
Wish me luck guys!

 

[hookup]

Good luck and hope you enjoy your new chapter

 

[goodtimesfishing]

Good luck!

 

[Jig Man]

Praying for the best....

 

[Fatman]

Congrats!!

 

[PanfishHunter]

thank you guys!

 

[AllenOK]

Good Luck!

I always liked shopping at Academy when I lived in OK. To bad we don't have here in MI.

 

[rich mc]

enjoy your first job also get a photo of you working , you only have a first job once in your life . rich mc

 

[AtticaFish]

Good for you...... but with an employee discount at a fishing/hunting retailer, i might not have much money in my check at the end of the week!

 

[Pup]

When I've visited Academy's store in Hixson, TN, I found it to be really good for both price and selection. They seem to cater to those who are in the middle of the fishing road. Not a lot of, if any of, top end. However, quite a selection of quality items at reasonable prices. Great for those who don't wish to spend a fortune, but still would like some quality items to pursue fishing.

Advice: Read their weekly circulars, if published in papers or online, and memorize them. Continue to fish a lot in your off time. With product and fishing expertise, you'll become a store assistant or a manager before you know it.

Best wishes to you.

 

[Hawnjigs]

Will you be in the fishing tackle dept.? I worked a few summers at a small town tackle shop when I was younger than you and really enjoyed chatting with the customers about our mutual interest. Great advice from Pup, maybe there's a career ahead of you. Customers really appreciate knowledgeable assistance, haven't found any yet out my way, even at the original Cabela's.

 

[AtticaFish]

As Pup mentioned, you certainly can work your way up from the bottom if you are passionate about what you do! I started out working in a retail sporting goods & awards store just doing computerized engraving. 3 hours a day after school once wrestling season was over and all it payed for was to put gas in my car and buy me fishing gear. May have bought my girl a trinket or 2. Had great people to work for and really enjoyed working on computers and creating digital graphics. Fast forward 20 years and i am responsible for pretty much all the service side goods (engraving, screen print, embroidery, custom apparel, graphic design) going out the back door of that same downtown small business. I am now co-owner of the place and will buy out the other owner once he is ready to retire.