The training that was supposed to take 4 days only took 3 days. The good news is that this was my Friday off anyway, so I got my 3 day weekend. The bad news is that the particular program I was training for is almost done (way ahead of expectations). So, I may not get any work out of it, or at best, very littlework.
So, that means that the next program (the actual going around and talking to people that didn't send in their forms) is something I will need to be trained for. Meaning, another 4 days of vacation that I will have to take - assuming of course that the training is at such a point that I'm not already committed to stuff at work. That also assumes that I get called for that training (it is a lottery system basically).
Just another PITA.
what did you do at training??? and what did most ppl wear?? thanks!
Posted by: lyndsey | March 14, 2010 at 11:52 PM
We went thru all the rules (safety, common sense, and Department of Commerce) and different scenarios. As I understand it, the normal last day training would have been practical, on the street training, then a test on everything that has been learned.
Everyone wore everyday clothing - jeans and sweatshirts/sweaters.
Posted by: bogie | March 15, 2010 at 03:54 AM
does it really take 9hrs a day to go over that type of material for just 10 questions??? 4 days in a row? it wouldn't be so bad if i didn't have to drive 50 min one way to get there.
Posted by: lyndsey | March 15, 2010 at 03:00 PM
You get paid for drive time plus mileage.
There are other things to go over besides the 10 questions. After all, you will be an employee of the cCommerce department, so you have to know all about the secrecy that you have to provide, plus how to deal with people that don't want to cooperate.
Sounds like you really don't want to do this, so just don't.
Posted by: bogie | March 17, 2010 at 06:50 AM