Posted On October 24, 2011 at 6:32 pm in Retail Management
The benefits of working at home as an apartment manager are extraordinary.
First, if you’re a single parent, like I am, then you are always there for your children when and if they need you.
Second, you don’t commute. You save money on gas, wear and tear on your vehicle, cut down on pollution, and the more your vehicle sits in the carport the more you start thinking about reducing costly insurance premiums.
But also, there is less wear and tear on you.
You’re not frustrated or frightened in traffic.
You’re not under pressure because you have to be somewhere at a certain time.
That’s not to say there aren’t problems working at home.
There are.
Being an apartment manager is an on going adventure.
But, I feel blessed to have this job on many levels.
Am I getting rich?
No, I’m lucky if I break even each month.
But the life style is priceless.
I go to work when I’m ready (after I’ve made breakfast and lunches for my daughters and they are off to school) I start clipping, mowing, painting, repairing etc. around the apartments. If one of my daughters gets sick I’m here to nurse her through it. If they need a ride to a game, or want to have a friend spend the evening, I’m here.
If I get tired I take a break. If I don’t feel like working one day, or if I’m all caught up, I take a day off. It doesn’t matter which day of the week. Or I can work on any day I like, holidays included. In a word, I’m free. Or as I say to everyone, “I’m always on, and I’m always off.”
And I think that’s good for me in mind, body and spirit.
If you think you might be interested in becoming an apartment manager, Google: apartment manager jobs.
As an apartment manager you’ll get a substantial discount on your rent, overtime or salary and some benefits depending on the size of the complex and the company you work for.
You can apply for these positions online.
Good luck!
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Posted On October 21, 2011 at 10:37 pm in Retail Management
Are you opening a dollar store? If so take the time early on to develop specific job descriptions for all positions within your business. Investing that upfront time will mean that every employee knows exactly what the job that they are performing consists of.
Your job description should include all of the primary tasks and duties that are performed by every employee in that specific position. While not every single one must be listed be sure that all major categories are covered. Also be sure that there are representative tasks and duties for all major categories. It is also important when opening a dollar store to add wording such as ‘other tasks as required’ or ‘other duties as assigned’ to make sure that there is an expectation of even more being required.
Training or experience requirements that are considered prerequisites for the position should also be noted. For example if you add a lead cashier position after opening a dollar store, there may be the requirement that to be considered for the position a prospective employee must have at least three years of retail cashiering experience.
When opening a dollar store it is important to document and communicate all of the special requirements associated with a job. Special requirements might include working weekends, working evenings, being able to do heavy lifting of objects that weigh up to 25-pounds, continually bending and stooping, and others. It is also helpful to review these requirements and how they are applied to the job with your employees. If there is any risk of injury include training on proper lifting techniques, add two-person lifting requirements for heavy lifting and be sure that proper safety equipment and tools are readily available.
Finally the compensation range for the position might also be included.
When opening a dollar store it is important to remember that when hiring for the position every employee should be treated fairly and equally. Be sure that you are aware of the laws and always abide by those laws. Being fair and consistent is the right thing to do.
To Your Dollar Store Success!
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