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Jesusismycurseword t1_iugc54e wrote

Hey I'm hiring immediately for our location in Chesterfield (Tommy's Express). I've hired almost my entire team from reddit, including a guy that posted here last week looking for a job. Chill work environment, pay is $14/hr plus weekly bonuses. I will also be hiring soon for our location that's opening in December in the Broad/288 area. Let me know if you're interested, I will get you in for an interview asap.

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whomstdvents t1_iugwp75 wrote

My former coworker's main job is at one of your locations. He had nothing but good things to say about the place.

Also, your haunted car wash is dope. I plan on going again tomorrow with a full car.

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goodsam2 t1_iuhwarr wrote

Yeah that was fun and now my car is clean.

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dj1200techniques t1_iugefv3 wrote

Homie that got scammed by Verizon ?

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Jesusismycurseword t1_iugg0ed wrote

Yup, seems like an awesome dude, I’ve got him starting Wednesday

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Jesusismycurseword t1_iugkcxn wrote

Well let’s talk about it. I hired my crew 18 months ago. Of the original 13, 11 are still with me. Not many retail establishments are having that kind of retention, so I think we’re doing something right. With their bonuses some of my guys make more than their parents some weeks (business is seasonal, so not always the case but it does happen). Three of my team members have been promoted to salaried positions making 50k+/yr. Our tuition reimbursement program is fully funding community college for 3 of them, and assisting another going to VCU. We promote from within and have one of the best work environments I’ve ever been part of. At a car wash. Show me another example of a low-stress job with that kind of upside and then we can talk.

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Syrahguy t1_iugksfo wrote

Literally everything I have heard about Tommy's Express is positive.

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iWannaCupOfJoe t1_iuhls3v wrote

I support you /u/Jesusismycurseword. I've read this whole thing, and I think you and your crew of reddit users are great! I also took advantage of that free month of car washing you guys gave out a while ago. I appreciate what you are doing!

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Daemonrealm t1_iuijlo7 wrote

I’ve met /u/Jesusismycurseword and as someone in a leadership position myself he is solid and has an awesome team that he manages as well as created here locally. I definitely recommend pursuing an opportunity with them.

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sportsfather t1_iuiacly wrote

Really happy to see you consistently hustling and helping others for work in Richmond.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iuidbye wrote

My wife signed up for the monthly at the Tommy's on Boulevard. We've been pretty happy with it, would recommend.

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juledos t1_iuk160c wrote

Interested in the new location if OP passes on that opportunity or you need more people!

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Songslinger t1_iug33j9 wrote

Smoky Mug on Northside needs a cook. Needs to be able to work weekends.

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Little_Duck90 t1_iugd52o wrote

VA ABC is currently holding hiring fairs, looking for people to assist with holiday demand. Generally a fun, laid-back job. You don't have to deal with upselling credit cards, or deal with the horrors of changing rooms like you do with other retail jobs. You just need to learn the basics of booze. You don't get benefits as a part timer, but there are regular opportunities to apply for management positions, and state benefits are pretty good. Just make sure to apply on the actual ABC website, and not on Indeed. Most stores just get a truck once a week, (not multiple a day like with grocery stores) and you open at 10, and most close at 9, so you usually don't have to come in super early, or stay super late. If you are Northside of Richmond, then you can consider working at the main office or the warehouse. They update the list of available jobs once a week. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/jobs/public/positionOpening_list.do

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parkerlewis31007 t1_iuhl8p6 wrote

I have a friend who is full time with ABC, it’s a surprisingly good job. I had never considered that liquor store employees worked for the state.

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whitemanwhocantjump t1_iuhpv97 wrote

In Virginia, all liquor is sold by VABC. We have no independent liquor stores in this state. Prices are a little higher in Virginia for the consumer compared to other states but it's a great gig if you can land it. Especially considering VABC stores are pretty much everywhere.

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parkerlewis31007 t1_iui5w8k wrote

I definitely thought that a state owned liquor monopoly was an interesting quirk when I moved to Virginia, but imagine my confusion the first time I went to Pennsylvania.

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whitemanwhocantjump t1_iuialxa wrote

I know when I was in college they still had that stupid law where you can only buy beer from distribution centers rather than grocery stores or something like that. Before yeungling was sold in WV we had to drive to Maryland if we wanted to buy it despite the fact there were stores in PA that were literally the next exit up the interstate.

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zyax21 t1_iuj224x wrote

Right now you can buy beer from grocery stores BUT there's a totally separate check out line you have to use to do so. It's sort of a second business operating inside the grocery store and you aren't allowed to mingle groceries/alcohol when checking out.

You can also get them to-go from bars, bottle shops (which I think are technically bars but they're designed to feel like stores), beer distributers, and some delivery apps. It's pretty wacky that you can't buy beer and groceries in the same line at a store but you can order a double whiskey shot at 2 AM for last call and get a six pack to walk out with.

Liquor is still entirely state run. Wine is sold via both liquor and grocery stores (which makes no sense to me unless there's a rule saying wine can be sold outside of state stores if it's below a certain BAC).

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RulerOfTheRest t1_iufwbwu wrote

Just about any retail and shipping place is hiring right now in preparation for the Christmas season, you could take one of those jobs to earn some cash while thinking about your next step...

...whatever you do, don't take a job at 7-Eleven, especially the one near Grace and Harrison, as that one is robbed at least once every quarter. Good luck!

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_RetroBear OP t1_iug206x wrote

Is that little burger place in lakeside a good place to work? Lol

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Notthatianmcewan t1_iug4nfl wrote

Roy's or Carytown burger. The people at Roys seem stressed and Carytown burger seems to go through people especially the cooks a lot. Lakeside wise up all night bakery seem to have the most relaxed staff but maybe they are just tired. There is a new quesadilla place by the farmers market coming. They will be looking to hire shortly.

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Danger-Moose t1_iuhp8lx wrote

Quesadilla restaurant is already open.

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atomcow1 t1_iuiqgqw wrote

Yes, Killa Dillas. I had one yesterday.

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rhaphido t1_iuj66xp wrote

Can’t add that without reviewing the experience

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atomcow1 t1_iujkept wrote

It was fine. Someone else ordered for me and one of the ingredients got left out, which under the circumstances was understandable. But it would have made a big difference. Quality of the quesadillas was reasonable. Someone else got the nachos which looked pretty uninspiring.

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One-Most2748 t1_iufuhcy wrote

Dci in chester. Warehouse work. Drive forklifts run machines. Advantstaff temp agency.

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maybehomebuyeriguess t1_iufzfqf wrote

Heads up, you won't be ready for the flood of pussy thrown your way once you get forklift certified

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Teloc t1_iugd0xv wrote

I am forklift certified and still don't have pussy being thrown at me. Am I doing something wrong?

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xlionessss t1_iugmnx7 wrote

Yes, you don’t have the decal on the back glass of your truck

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Teloc t1_iuioe4h wrote

Bruh, I don't even have a truck. Damn I am living wrong.

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mosaic_hops t1_iuhewt1 wrote

You mean a ton of pussy? The kind you might need a forklift to operate?

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ChuckBS t1_iuhfbt8 wrote

Well yeah! Those pocket pussies ain't gonna ship themselves!

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Pentakles t1_iug4p72 wrote

Food service is tough work. If you got a ride, looking into OSI restaurants like Bonefish, Carrabbas, Outback might be it. They pay their line cooks fair and if you can reliably tell which end of a set of tongs is the clicky side you'll be set. I know people who have worked for that company for almost twenty years and tbh even though it hurt my pride a little bit, it bailed me out when covid hit so 🤷‍♀️

And hey, I get it if you don't wanna do food anymore. It'll at least get you through the holidays.

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about6bobcats t1_iuh7ay6 wrote

Pretty sure VDOT is hiring statewide. Check out their website. Also hit up u/ericlambert_rvaspark for opportunities within the electricians union. I’m an apprentice in local 26 and it’s been the best career move I’ve ever made. Local 666, your Richmond local, is in need of apprentices. Great wages for the area, pension, retirement, healthcare and representation.

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latelycaptainly t1_iuh909c wrote

For anyone wondering, they PAY. Especially if you’re willing to do overnights. My little brother’s friend was working for them making like $28 a hour overnights. He got fired for not showing up lol. So there is at least one spot open!

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iufwa6p wrote

Call the police, I assume you guys have video, and if he'll do this to you he will do it to someone else

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_RetroBear OP t1_iug1wtd wrote

I've called the cops 3 times now 😐 they've got his plate and everything

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maybehomebuyeriguess t1_iug2pgg wrote

Have you considered a role in law enforcement? Sounds like you're a step up from what we've got

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bongcrusher666 t1_iugjx3r wrote

If you have decent cooking experience, come apply at fuzzy cactus.

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montygreen18 t1_iujo5nb wrote

LOVE fuzzy cactus. Not sure about kitchen staff but the waiters and bartenders are so happy and friendly

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SuperSalad_OrElse t1_iug7k7k wrote

If you’re on Facebook you could check out Lindsey’s List - I haven’t had FB in a loooong time so I have no clue what state it is in but that’s my only lead.

Sorry to hear about the gun being pulled on you. That’s terrifying.

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khuldrim t1_iug7dbp wrote

Virginia abc. Not sure if you’d get benefits but it’s worth a try.

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halfghan24 t1_iug9cyr wrote

in short, only get benefits if you’re a manager/higher up

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ShinGokuIAM t1_iug21zc wrote

wanna work with lab animals? Cleaning their cages and such.

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_iuhkuq6 wrote

I need a job too. What’s the story on this?

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ShinGokuIAM t1_iuifjqm wrote

VCU's hiring animal care techs and cage washers, 15 bucks an hour. easy work but it's alot of dealing with bullshit managment

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designatedthrowawayy t1_iugmsvc wrote

A lot of places in cary town are taking seasonal workers. I know world of mirth is.

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Djlewzer t1_iuhfa4m wrote

Substitute teacher in Henrico or Richmond and probably Chesterfield.

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hellyeaborther t1_iui4ipz wrote

HCPS teacher here. In spite of massive sub (and all staff) shortages, central office isn’t even calling qualified applicants back. A friend of mine, a certified teacher with 15 years of experience, had to call them 5+ times before they even noticed her application. And that was to sub. Sadly, I would strongly recommend not working in public education in any capacity or role.

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Djlewzer t1_iuilrxm wrote

Oh man. I’m also a teacher in HCPS. This makes me pretty angry.

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hellyeaborther t1_iuiod4v wrote

Solidarity, fellow teacher. It is insane and inexcusable. In case you haven’t seen yet, we have some important collective bargaining sessions coming up: 11/3 @ 4:30 PM, Fairfield Area Library Meeting Room and 11/7 @ 10:30 AM, Glen Allen Branch Library Meeting Room. Done hijacking the thread now…

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clark410 t1_iug7q98 wrote

I think there’s a cafe on main near right next to VCU opening up that’s hiring.

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blond_boys t1_iugb5xx wrote

Wegmans if you’re willing to drive

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galaxypeak t1_iuglami wrote

I know the Roosevelt and maybe Laura Lee’s are hiring—I don’t have much info but more details should be on their Instagram pages.

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travelerbp t1_iugzyeo wrote

If you can get down to exit 58, Carvana is still hiring people for various positions.

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SirFezzik t1_iuhlfv5 wrote

A lot of Property Management Companies are desperate for techs, I don't know your skill level, but Porters(groundsman) and Make Ready techs both will take you in green. Pays pretty decently, benefits and some companies have nice bonuses.

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StealthBoxx t1_iuic3m0 wrote

There’s a new ihop in Virginia center commons that’s desperately in need of a general manager. It’s been almost a year already and I just want an ihop I don’t have to drive all the way to mechanicsville for ;-;

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_RetroBear OP t1_iuif7d1 wrote

Is the one at willow lawn open? Lol. And that Mechanicsville one sucks. They closed at 3 the whole time I live in Mechanicsville

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hoosreadytograduate t1_iuisag8 wrote

Henrico Recreation and Parks are hiring and having a job fair 11/1/22 from 4-7pm. Here’s the online link to the applications: link

Full-time positions: Tradesman Storekeeper Groundskeeper Park Services Specialist

Part-time positions: Storekeeper Sports Facility Specialist

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_RetroBear OP t1_iuj40gd wrote

Hell yeah! I love the Henrico park system

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hoosreadytograduate t1_iujbnrh wrote

I’ve worked with them when they were purchasing furniture (because I work in the commercial interior design industry) and everyone I was in contact with during that job was super nice!

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dj1200techniques t1_iugerxr wrote

Give Aerotek in Scott’s Addition a call. They’ll find you a job and won’t charge you a fee.

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Antique-Engineering7 t1_iugjhm9 wrote

ups preloaders or driver helper

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blueskieslemontrees t1_iuhnrky wrote

Ups / FedEx also tend to do holiday hiring for the increase in demand. Its super early shift loading trucks but if you have an able body it pays semi decent and leaves time for another job during the day. If you have to take a pay cut to get out or reduced hours it would be one way to supplement income

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CharlesJHV t1_iuglm97 wrote

Where did this happen?

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Whitney_Ashley t1_iuho9vs wrote

Central State Hospital. You could be a psych tech. Not a terrible job. Benefits good

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setsails t1_iukacjw wrote

> Central State Hospital

Petersburg. op not trying to go from bad to worse lol

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Canard427 t1_iuhvg75 wrote

Vcu dining has lots of positions, starts at 15/hr. PM me and let me know what type of work you're looking for.

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MediocreMuseRVA t1_iuj13ea wrote

All retail is hiring for seasonal work right now immediately - that should keep you going while looking for something you really want. Also, employment agency placement is not too bad for trying out different industries and work environments.

Please take care - I hope you find something soon.

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xDocFearx t1_iuhz779 wrote

“…Try to pull a gun on me” - did you karate chop his arm off before he could get it out?

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DamILuvFrogs t1_iugdm01 wrote

Door dash or Uber eats. You do that for a solid few hours and you could make more than you do daily at gunpoint

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[deleted] t1_iugeqpr wrote

How did someone " try to pull a gun"?

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One-Most2748 t1_iufztro wrote

Yes but will make picking up girls easier.

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adam0928 t1_iug8ui6 wrote

How does one try to pull a gun? Seems like they do or they don't.

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Ruminator33 t1_iugj7hn wrote

You’ve clearly never been in a tense situation where someone begins to reach in to pull out a gun of they flash you the handle under their shirt.

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adam0928 t1_iuh7t9h wrote

Oh right cuz we've known each other since grammar school so you'd know everything about me...

Just to be clear, that's not trying to pull a gun out, that's called showing you they are armed.

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