age 16 aspie, what part time job can I get?

Metalwolf · Snowy Owl Joined: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 144

Several things to know if you try a job bagging groceries:

It is an entry level job, but if you stay with the job you can usually get promoted in time.

But:
If you do not like noisy environments or dislike being around people, or you mind strong smells, then you might not like this kind of job. This is not meant to discourage, but is just a warning towards mental preparation if you do decide to get this type of job. That way you will know mostly what to expect.

For example, what I mean by "noisy environment" is that a lot of major grocery store chains like to play music. Itis mostly for the entertainment of the customers, I guess so they stay in the store long enough to buy something.
Also there is the beeping of the registers, and the chatter of people. So it can be noisy.

With the people, this is somewhat self-explanitory. Basically there is a lot of people, and being around them and sometimes being expected to engage in idle chatter. Plus you will at times have to talk with coworkers, as someone may say "Can you ask so-and-so about this product?"

And the "strong odors part." Bagging is not the only duty one will have. There is usually the task of cleaning the bathrooms if you are the first bagger in, with all of the attendant smells of the cleaning solutions. Plus the odors of human urine and feces. Sometimes you will aso have to clean up spills when a customer accidently drops something.

And occasionally, you may be asked to go out and get shopping carts from the parking lot. But this (to me) is usually peaceful, as there is minimal contact with people, minimal noise, and minimal smells.