So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store?

Barbaraann · 08-07-2006, 06:28 PM

Saturday, I went shopping for a new camera. I purchased my last one at Target. I got on the bus, and I went up to the shopping center at Harlem Avenue, and Irving Park Avenue in Chicago, right next to Norridge. I haven't been up there in a while, so I was surprised when I noticed that a new "Disney Store" will be going in that Mall.

I have been thinking about looking for a job. I haven't worked in 40 years. I have been very fortunate, that my livelihood has not depended on me working. My husband has always made enough money to make our lives comfortable. My boys are 39, and 35, and my grandson is now 13. I don't need to work, but I want to.

So should I put in an application at a Disney Store? What do you think?
Has anyone ever worked in a Disney Store?

I am just thinking out loud here folks.

Ranger Rick · 08-07-2006, 07:03 PM

Go for it. Some nice discounts on Disney stuff, if you are into that stuff.

Crazy Legs · 08-07-2006, 07:10 PM

I say go for it why not try it out

cfitz/pirates · 08-07-2006, 08:00 PM

Ive worked at a Disney store ans had a lot of fun, just the other day they asked me to come back for casual work. I say go for it.

RonNYC · 08-07-2006, 08:03 PM

BarbaraAnn, I think you should apply! With your love of Disney, and your wanting to enter the work force, go right ahead. I'm sure you'd be a welcome asset to the store.

You never know until you try.

*MTNGIRL* · 08-07-2006, 09:25 PM

With your Disney knowledge you would be an amazing asset for the store. I think it could be a very fun place to work. I will warn you, retail work can be very taxin and as the holidays approach you'll see many folks not on their best behaviour.
I never think it hurts to try.

PrncssZ · 08-07-2006, 10:28 PM

Go for it!

You seem very nice and friendly just from reading your posts on here. I think you'd be great. Just don't forget all the small things about retail, like cleaning up after people and dealing with rude customers. But I work in a great store and those things are just small and don't ruin the whole atmosphere when you're happy where you work. Take a leap.

Good luck!

Goofster · 08-08-2006, 12:50 AM

Do it! I think youd make a great Disney Store employee. The store near me is great. Plus if you dont need to work and its all extra cash, you can buy more disney stuff with a discount.

Tedi Bara · 08-08-2006, 11:42 AM

I say go for it:
1. It will keep you busy
2. You will get discounts on disney merchadise
3. With the extra money you can put it in a fund for Disneyland, Walt Disneyworld, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Paris Disneyland, Disney Cruise, or whatever strikes your fancy

Bibliophile · 08-08-2006, 03:08 PM

I've always been as impressed (or more!) with the Disney Store cast members, as I've been with the ones in the parks. I say Go for it!

FrumiousBoojum · 08-08-2006, 03:16 PM

I applied a few years ago, but I didn't get the job.

The girl that was interviewing with me did.

Hakuna Makarla · 08-08-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbaraann

Saturday, I went shopping for a new camera. I purchased my last one at Target. I got on the bus, and I went up to the shopping center at Harlem Avenue, and Irving Park Avenue in Chicago, right next to Norridge. I haven't been up there in a while, so I was surprised when I noticed that a new "Disney Store" will be going in that Mall.

I have been thinking about looking for a job. I haven't worked in 40 years. I have been very fortunate, that my livelihood has not depended on me working. My husband has always made enough money to make our lives comfortable. My boys are 39, and 35, and my grandson is now 13. I don't need to work, but I want to.

So should I put in an application at a Disney Store? What do you think?
Has anyone ever worked in a Disney Store?

I am just thinking out loud here folks.

go for it girl~! extra money to take trips on, and discounts. and you can save all your earnings and have a ball at the end of the year. I say go for it, it will do you good to work again

Mickey'sGirl · 08-08-2006, 04:35 PM

Since I was younger I've always wondered what it would be like to work there. I say go for it. If it's not your cup of tea, later you can always leave. Then I can ask you what it's like WHEN you get the job.

aimster · 08-08-2006, 04:54 PM

I tried getting a job at a Disney Store when I was in college. I got called for an interview and seemed to be the most knowledgable about anything Disney between myself and the other 2 people who were interviewed. Then a week later I got a postcard saying there weren't any positions available. WTF? Why did they interview then if they couldn't hire anyone?

:: BOGGLE ::

Kuzcochik · 08-13-2006, 03:13 PM

I say go for it! I love working there. I've met some of my best friends working there and even if it's not quite the magic of the parks, it's still a little piece of Disney that you can be part of

08-07-2006, 06:28 PM	#1
Barbaraann RandomLadyOfFunAndGames Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 35,631	So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Saturday, I went shopping for a new camera. I purchased my last one at Target. I got on the bus, and I went up to the shopping center at Harlem Avenue, and Irving Park Avenue in Chicago, right next to Norridge. I haven't been up there in a while, so I was surprised when I noticed that a new "Disney Store" will be going in that Mall. I have been thinking about looking for a job. I haven't worked in 40 years. I have been very fortunate, that my livelihood has not depended on me working. My husband has always made enough money to make our lives comfortable. My boys are 39, and 35, and my grandson is now 13. I don't need to work, but I want to. So should I put in an application at a Disney Store? What do you think? Has anyone ever worked in a Disney Store? I am just thinking out loud here folks.

08-07-2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Ranger Rick Ok time for cocoa Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,091	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Go for it. Some nice discounts on Disney stuff, if you are into that stuff.

08-07-2006, 07:10 PM	#3
Crazy Legs All you need is LOVE Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dland USA Posts: 10,830	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? I say go for it why not try it out __________________

08-07-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
cfitz/pirates Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 71	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Ive worked at a Disney store ans had a lot of fun, just the other day they asked me to come back for casual work. I say go for it. __________________ "A pirates life for me" Next trip to Disneyland July 20-28 2009 with our new family member Benjamin born Febuary 26 2008.

08-07-2006, 08:03 PM	#5
RonNYC Wishin' I was at WDW. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NYC. Posts: 10,360	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? BarbaraAnn, I think you should apply! With your love of Disney, and your wanting to enter the work force, go right ahead. I'm sure you'd be a welcome asset to the store. You never know until you try.

08-07-2006, 09:25 PM	#6
MTNGIRL Party Girl MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: I do what I want! Posts: 28,218 Blog Entries: 9	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? With your Disney knowledge you would be an amazing asset for the store. I think it could be a very fun place to work. I will warn you, retail work can be very taxin and as the holidays approach you'll see many folks not on their best behaviour. I never think it hurts to try. __________________ Love knows no limits and true friendships last a lifetime. Get back in touch with someone today. You'll be glad you did. "I swore to never be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides, Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim, silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." Elie Wiesel.

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PrncssZ Princess of my own world Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,988	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Go for it! You seem very nice and friendly just from reading your posts on here. I think you'd be great. Just don't forget all the small things about retail, like cleaning up after people and dealing with rude customers. But I work in a great store and those things are just small and don't ruin the whole atmosphere when you're happy where you work. Take a leap. Good luck! __________________ "Say it out loud..." Edward "Vampire." Bella "I just want to try one thing..." Edward before he's about to kiss Bella x.x “You didn't answer my question.” - Edward “Well you don't answer any of mine, and you didn't even say hi to me.” - Bella “Hi.” - Edward “You gonna tell me how you stopped the van?” - Bella “Yeah... um... I had an adrenaline rush... it's very common... and um.. you can Google it..” They both stare at each other. (Twilight the movie)

08-08-2006, 12:50 AM	#8
Goofster DisneylandDan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 416	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Do it! I think youd make a great Disney Store employee. The store near me is great. Plus if you dont need to work and its all extra cash, you can buy more disney stuff with a discount. __________________ Im bored, lets go to Disneyland.

08-08-2006, 11:42 AM	#9
Tedi Bara Curiouser and Curiouser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 730	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? I say go for it: 1. It will keep you busy 2. You will get discounts on disney merchadise 3. With the extra money you can put it in a fund for Disneyland, Walt Disneyworld, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Paris Disneyland, Disney Cruise, or whatever strikes your fancy __________________

08-08-2006, 03:08 PM	#10
Bibliophile Do you have a 27B/6? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 363	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? I've always been as impressed (or more!) with the Disney Store cast members, as I've been with the ones in the parks. I say Go for it! __________________ They are the Disney Princesses and their goal is world domination. -Mary McNamara \| LA Times / AP Fall 2004: Fantasyland Attractions

08-08-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
FrumiousBoojum Huh? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 7,685	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? I applied a few years ago, but I didn't get the job. The girl that was interviewing with me did. __________________ -Tim

08-08-2006, 04:35 PM	#13
Mickey'sGirl Artsy Fartsy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 798	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? Since I was younger I've always wondered what it would be like to work there. I say go for it. If it's not your cup of tea, later you can always leave. Then I can ask you what it's like WHEN you get the job. __________________

08-13-2006, 03:13 PM	#15
Kuzcochik Adventure Is Out There!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In Pho-Town, AZ wishing I was in Disneyland Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	Re: So, should I apply for a job at the Disney Store? I say go for it! I love working there. I've met some of my best friends working there and even if it's not quite the magic of the parks, it's still a little piece of Disney that you can be part of __________________

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