Know WHEN to quit.

I knew when to quit this job.

Hours were not working for my college schedule.

My mom has a panic disorder and would freak out every time I worked  a closing shift (up until 2:30am!)

Was required to say I was available twice a week (not including fri-sun)...

JUST did NOT work for me. So I quit.

And I am one million times happier for it.

Perks!

FREE MOVIES! For you and one guest and/or family members that live with you or spouses. Or for only family members if you're currently working.

1 hr before, during and 1 hr after your shift you get free (free flowing) items aka: soda, water, ice, icees and popcorn.

The Little Hopes for Humanity while Working at a Theater

Story 1: so we had a birthday party two weeks ago and it was a pretty busy and loud group of 8 or so years olds. About thirty or forty minutes after most of the kids had arrived came in a mother and her son. She was nice and said " I'm with the birthday party for (insert name here)." I was greeter that day and directed her to the group. I watched them walk over to the cafe area where the kids were and saw a beautiful scene for children and for ethnic equality... This boy whom was 'black' came up and said happy birthday (name) and the kid turned around and yelled out the 'black' kid's name in huge excitement and gave him a massive bear hug and then all the other kids started saying 'hi' to him super excitedly and they formed a huge group hug (like 16 kids, seriously). They were of multiple ethnicities and it was beautiful. All these kind, young, diverse people... How the world should be. And that is one thing I adore about where I live. There isn't much to like about it but the diversity is awesome.
2. In general, just all the super nice and friendly people. A lot of the people are surprisingly mean at my theater. I don't understand it. My coworker once said because of our super cheap pricing compared to other theaters we get the riff-raff. That may be true, so I stay positive by giving all the polite people special attention and staying polite myself the entire time. It helps remind me how amazing kindness can be and that it takes all kinds of people.
3. The women in their forties and above with their moms. It is always so sweet and makes me wish to my core that my mother had her mother again.
4. The families that are so excited to be together! Whether it be a child(ren) and their parent(s) or adult children and parents or any combo. When they're laughing and having a good time I am happy...  Because it is beautiful and heart warming. :)

"Go on take the money and run:" How to Stay Positive as a Movie Theater Usher.

1. MONEY. MONEY. MONEY.

2. Getting Paid to Exercise! The first semester I worked as an usher, I was pretty good, and only got the occasional ICEE. The "work out," avoiding the popcorn and sodas and one PE class all culminated into me losing 15 pounds and becoming a bit fitter. :)

3. It's temporary. Make this a mantra:  "If I work hard I'll be promoted to box very soon!"

4. FREE MOVIES. A pretty good incentive always.

5. I don't know about you but I got paid training and I get paid lunch (30 mins). NOT too shabby.

6. They're good about working with my college schedule and good about giving me days off if I'm good about giving advance notice.

Hints: 

Ask for help if you can get it!!!

Take breaks every hour or so. It'll help.

Stay hydrated! Bring and Eat healthy snacks for energy and to stay focused.

Work quickly and don't freak out over getting every single kernel. Get the big stuff and the big spills and get out.

Listen to music if you can get away with it.

It's a tough job really and physically demanding, especially, if like my job you cover 16 auditoriums completely solo! But there are perks and it is far from the worst! :)

Again: MONEY! ;)


NOTE: I worked as a film crew member for AMC Theatres from July - Dec 2013. I returned this month and I am an employee of AMC once again. I do not represent AMC Theatres opinions nor do they endorse me. This blog represents only my opinions and thoughts. :)

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