Man, I have to shave the facial hair

[Scott]

Hey buddy, glad to hear about the job!  Congrats bro!  I believe someone else said it already, but it's most likely the store manager was the one who interviewed/hired you and it could just be his own personal rule.  You might want to take a good look at the company's employee handbook to see the grooming policies and then also talk to the night stock manager about it once you're in the door... also look at your co-workers... they might be sporting facial hair also.  Bottom line is you won't be seeing the store manager that much anyway, but I'd caution you to watch sliding in with the goat anyway, since there's likely a probationary period where they could terminate you for any reason and you don't want to take any chances by trying to slide by w/the goat. I've been a grocery store manager before and most of the time those guys have huge egos so just watch it about being too rebellious, at least until you're through the probation, then you can get by with things easier.

[shyslyguy]

Yeh, Good luck with the new job Lance! Bummer about the petty rules. I guess if you're working with fresh food at all it might be a health & safety thing, apart from that it just seems ridiculous. oh well ... as someone else said ... just think about the paycheck! 

[Tyler]

Lance, congrats on the job!  The beautiful thing is that it's much easier to get a job when you have a job.  So, if you don't like this one, make sure to get a better one while you have this one.

[jusbnme]

Well, I did it.  I shaved the goat all the way yesterday.  It's really not all that bad.  It is something different and I'm sure I'll like it even more as the days go by.  But I have to admit that I really don't mind it.  I found myself today rubbing my chin and thinking how clean it felt.  I don't know, just something about it all being gone makes me feel sort more "cleaned up."  Makes me feel cooler too.  I leaned in the fridge this morning to get something to drink and I could feel the cool air run across my face.  It kind of felt refreshing.  I just may end up joining the rest of my "Mr. Clean" brothers here for good. 

[nilagorilla]

Congrats on the job dude ! money is money in this crazy world

[skinhead002]

It might have to with the fact that you are stocking food and the perception of and being clean.  I remember when every grocer wore a white shirt and every man in banking and brokerage wore white shirts.  Being in the military and law enforcement, I have never liked goatees or beards and NOTHING is worse to me than a police dept hat allows officers to wear the things. 

[Timmay]

When I use to work in the grocery store...all teh stock guys...including the managers had to wear white shirts and ties and clean shaven face.  Now they just seem to wear what ever....even though the tie pretty much got in the way alot....i kinda miss seeing thing wear the white shirt and tie....but oh well.....

[Scott]

Anybody heard from Lance lately?  Is he still a member?  Hope everything's okay with him & his family.

[warhawk]

Anybody heard from Lance lately?  Is he still a member?  Hope everything's okay with him & his family.

hey scott....good question.... i gave him a pm around the holidays & he gave me a response.  basically...2 keep it short.  lance is very busy and very focused on his family & with work.  he told me that he is doing well and that he will visit us when the time is right.

WARHAWK

[Scott]

Well, I'm glad to hear that WH.  I was just concerned but I'm relieved to hear that he's alright.  If you hear from him, let him know I was asking about him please.

Thanks bro!
Scott

[kenny]

sorry about the goat. cograts about the job. i also work at a grocery store. i work at whole foods market. (as a night baker). they promote indaviduality. there guidlines state....  no jewelry that will create a safety issue. besides jewelry in general, facial jewelry must be tasteful and kept to a minimum. one facial piercing is permitted. you may show your tattoos unless they are drug related. i think there starting pay for most positions are 10$ an hour. if you work nights its 11.50 an hour. ive been there for 1 year and 3 months and im currently making 13.50. its not bad at all. I'm really there for the benefits.