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Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 11-30-2005, 02:48 PM:

Hey ya'll, I have an interview at the Regency 20 in Brandon, FL tomorrow. I put that I was experienced with projection on the application and the manager on duty told me to meet the hiring manager tomorrow @ 4pm.

As for as AMC goes, is there anything that I should know that should help me land a job there. If they can't give me 40 hrs on projection, I'll offer to do Ushering during the week too. Anything that can help would be appreciated....Thanks Guys

Posted by Mark J. Marshall (Member # 1409) on 11-30-2005, 04:03 PM:

Don't mention my name.

[Wink]

Just kidding. Good luck!

Posted by Wolff King Morrow (Member # 2226) on 11-30-2005, 04:05 PM:

Richard, if you get hired there, you can no longer post on these forums about your job. They will fire you in a heartbeat for doing that from what I've heard.

Posted by James R. Hammonds, Jr (Member # 673) on 11-30-2005, 04:45 PM:

They didn't fire me when I worked there and posted here.
Then again I don't recall posting anything inflamatory and I left a little over a year ago.
I've never heard of AMC having any policy against their employees posting here, but I know that there were people who weren't fond of this site.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 11-30-2005, 05:23 PM:

Richard: Just don't walk around assigning "Greco Factor" numbers to the female staff. (Wait till you get hired.) [thumbsup]

Good luck!

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 12-01-2005, 03:14 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
As for as AMC goes, is there anything that I should know

Yes. There is a difference.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-01-2005, 09:45 PM:

Ok, well I am now working there. Currently as an usher/concessionist. But the hiring manager wants to schedule interviews with the booth manager (due to my booth experience) and the operations manager (due to my prior management experience) he says I'm well qualified for both. I start training on Monday.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 12-02-2005, 03:39 AM:

Bummer. No more "Fun-Lan" stories coming from Richard.

Yea, keep your nose clean working with these "Big Lions" - any form of off-color comments will get you booted for sure. (then it's back hauling pizzas around to the poor..)

-Good luck as always. - Monte

Posted by Jesse Skeen (Member # 586) on 12-02-2005, 12:57 PM:

Gee, if AMC reads these boards and fires people based on them, why haven't they fired everyone who's been mentioned in botched presentations? I saw a DLP movie at their Emeryville theater and they couldn't even get THAT right- the glass was smeared causing a dark spot on the screen! I'm glad they don't have any theaters closer to here, since their name seems to stand for All Movies Compromised!

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 12-02-2005, 01:07 PM:

Congrats Richard.. [thumbsup]

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 12-03-2005, 10:46 AM:

Oh well, there goes AMC....... [Big Grin]

There will be Brittnay "Spaniel" Spears posters all over that booth..... [puke]

Mark

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-03-2005, 11:58 AM:

Naw, Hilary Duff is more like it : [Big Grin]

Posted by Kurt Zupin (Member # 2751) on 12-03-2005, 03:34 PM:

If I almost got canned for saying that my Area Manager shouldn't be breaking down our prints as he has more important things to do then do our work for us and how our GM uses tape to find the splices(not that theres anything wrong with that)...because I was defiling the name of the company. Not that it needs me to do it anyway, they believe that Zebra tape has no affect on the presentation at all! Almost got fired for having Brad visit the theater as well...keep that inmind all you film-techers out there. Richard better be careful because we weren't even as big as AMC...Congrats Richard, gl and keep your nose clean off all that crack Hilary Duff has been snorting. [puke]

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 12-03-2005, 04:11 PM:

AMC never said anything to me about my posts here when I worked for them. Of course, I never posted anything that would (or should) make them look bad, either. That was before they decided that they didn't really need projectionists.

Posted by Aaron Mehocic (Member # 15) on 12-03-2005, 04:52 PM:

I think it really comes down to respecting your employer's privacy regardless if you are on good terms with them or not. My general rule is never post names, dates, amounts, or even the company I work for. There is also a reason as to why my picture does not appear on the left side of my posts (though I'll admit there probably no other person named Aaron Mehocic in the world). This is a great resource, but there are limits as to what is discussed here and what isn't . . . in my opinion, at least.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 12-04-2005, 02:09 AM:

I fully agree with Aaron M. all the way, cuz we can make accidental goofs when we say something that we shouldn't have done in the first place, and it bites us where it hurts down the road.

Posted by Kurt Zupin (Member # 2751) on 12-04-2005, 08:32 AM:

Ok question then, (What I was talking about in the previous post was from the Hey you suck thread, in the part where we were in the clear vs opaque vs zebra tape discussion.) I never mentioned the name of either one of them I said AM and GM and never stated the company I work for. Now is it hard to find what company I worked for if you looked up Cadillac, Michigan on the map? No, as there is only one theater in the town...but alas I never said what theater. Just stated an occurrence that had happened and the fact that we were still using Zebra tape because they thought it didn't effect the presentation. [beer]

Posted by Richard Shults (Member # 3256) on 12-04-2005, 04:18 PM:

quote: Kurt Zupin
Ok question then, (What I was talking about in the previous post was from the Hey you suck thread, in the part where we were in the clear vs opaque vs zebra tape discussion.) I never mentioned the name of either one of them I said AM and GM and never stated the company I work for. Now is it hard to find what company I worked for if you looked up Cadillac, Michigan on the map? No, as there is only one theater in the town...but alas I never said what theater. Just stated an occurrence that had happened and the fact that we were still using Zebra tape because they thought it didn't effect the presentation.

That wasn't a fun time.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-04-2005, 08:33 PM:

Well, I officially start tomorrow. I have like 4 days of training. I meet with the Booth Manager tuesday, and I hope I get moved upstairs because of my booth knowledge. I am still glad I'm in though.

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 12-05-2005, 04:07 AM:

Well, like, good, like, luck with your like training.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 12-05-2005, 08:33 AM:

I know, right?

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 12-05-2005, 12:27 PM:

Wicked.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-07-2005, 02:28 PM:

Well, After 2 days of training, I can say, they are VERY proper about policies and procedures. Going to train in concession and usher on Thurs & Fri....

Posted by Jesse Skeen (Member # 586) on 12-08-2005, 12:16 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
they are VERY proper about policies and procedures

Too bad they aren't about presentation, or what condition their prints are in when they're shipped to other theaters.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-08-2005, 09:51 PM:

quote:
Richard: Just don't walk around assigning "Greco Factor" numbers to the female staff. (Wait till you get hired.) [thumbsup]

Whew, you weren't kidding [Big Grin]

Too bad that I'm like the oldest usher there...Mostly everyone is under 18...except for this one girl......but I'm not going to say anything about that [thumbsup]

Posted by Richard Hamilton (Member # 321) on 12-09-2005, 06:50 AM:

but does she like, like you?

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-20-2005, 09:06 AM:

Well, this officially hold the title for the quickest job I've had EVER. After 2 weeks, I left yesterday. I basically told them that what I was doing wasn't what I applied for and I frankly was worth more that what I was getting paid...I mean 6.75/hr to run popcorn? I got a better job and actually am working on getting either into Best Buy's Geek Squad or Circuit City's PC Tech departments...Wish me luck guys

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 12-20-2005, 09:13 AM:

Imagine that!

Posted by Ross Oba (Member # 3433) on 12-20-2005, 11:39 AM:

All I have to say is Best Buy Geek Squad is BS. [bs]

Go with anyone BUT the Geek Squad.

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 12-20-2005, 11:42 AM:

I've quit a job after one day. I was to be the head IT guy for a small family-run manufacturing company. Found out on the first day that the owner was intercepting and reading everyone's email. That was the end of that.

Posted by Jesse Skeen (Member # 586) on 12-20-2005, 12:50 PM:

Gee, all that ad revenue and they can't pay people what they're worth??? Did they even let you in the booth?

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-20-2005, 01:37 PM:

Just for a tour in the beginning

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 12-20-2005, 04:34 PM:

Umm ... weren't you hired for Concession/Usher?

quote: Richard Greco
Ok, well I am now working there. Currently as an usher/concessionist.

If you weren't hired for the position you applied for, why did you accept this position? Furthermore, no notice? That's a shitty way to leave a job.

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 12-20-2005, 05:59 PM:

The Film-Tech masses eagerly await the rest of the story. [Big Grin]

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-20-2005, 07:57 PM:

I accepted it because I was stupid, I needed a job and that was the first thing I saw....In Florida, it is a Right to Work state, so I can leave anytime I want, for any reason I want. It isn't necessary to leave a notice...It's nice to, but not needed.

BTW, I got a job at Pizza Slut over in Brandon and am making tons more than I did at Domino's

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 12-20-2005, 09:24 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
It isn't necessary to leave a notice...

Bullshit. If you're a decent person, and unless the working conditions are unbearable/harmful/illegal, you should ALWAYS give at least a week's notice.

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 12-20-2005, 09:44 PM:

One way to look at it is you have theater experience and you got your foot in the door at AMC. Seems like there would have been opportunities to move up, regardless of present circumstances.

On the other hand, if you've given up on movie theater work, or you can't survive on the pay, then burning that bridge isn't of much consequence. Seems like it would look bad on the resume though, and sounds like they won't be a reference for you in the future.

(In my case, I quit that job after 1 day because I refused to work for someone who's blatantly spying on employees like that.)

Posted by Stephen Frazza (Member # 2320) on 12-20-2005, 10:46 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
In Florida, it is a Right to Work state, so I can leave anytime I want, for any reason I want

Anyone can leave any job anytime than want because we leave in free society.

Right to work laws apply to unions.

A Right to Work law secures the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union.

FLORIDA

Fla. Const. Article 1, § 6

§ 6. Right to Work

The right of persons to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization. The right of employees, by and through a labor organization, to bargain collectively shall not be denied or abridged. Public employees shall not have the right to strike. (Adopted at General Election November 5, 1968.)

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 12-21-2005, 12:48 AM:

David S. - I think the spying instance you mentioned would come under the heading of "unbearable" conditions and you would be justified in quitting without notice.

In my almost 27-years in the business, I've only had one employee quit without notice. At the time I was glad to see her go because she was a bit of a troublemaker. We've since "made up" and are good friends now. (Plus, she's hot.) [thumbsup]

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 12-21-2005, 12:54 AM:

Richard, even if the job sucked beyond belief, the professinal thing to do would have been to work out a 2 week notice.

You needed a job. AMC hired you for a position they needed to fill. If it didn't work out that's fine, but you shouldn't have just walked like that, right to work state or not.

This is just my personal opinion, of course. Others may differ. I guess it all comes down to you being able to put yourself in their shoes.

Speaking of "their shoes", nice job in outing yourself to all the other chains as someone who will walk on a moment's notice. I'm sure other people reading this will be delighted to hire you.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-21-2005, 01:08 AM:

Doh! I didn't realize that...but in any case, it's time for me to move on and make some good money in my field of study..

Posted by Adam Wilbert (Member # 1184) on 12-21-2005, 01:45 AM:

You study pizza?

Posted by Edwin Schwing (Member # 1270) on 12-21-2005, 02:04 AM:

I guess he does!

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 12-21-2005, 03:10 AM:

..he wants to be a cook - to study food.

True, if one wants to work for any form of any professional job, you never burn your bridges when leaving other employers, for it'll catch up with you at the end.

I know a former booth employee of mine who quits jobs left and right on the spot cuz the job doesn't fit his desires-way too conditional of a person.

Now, he's going to a tech school attempting to be an IT brain, but with his past work history, his chances of a good occupation while at school were pretty tough since most of these former employers stated that he isn't eligible for rehire - which is the first important question that the potiental new employer asks the previous employer on this individual.

Really have to be careful out there in the workforce if you want a career building job instead of (no offense here, Richard) getting a "crap" job delivering pizzas making money just to go out on and put gas in the tank.

If you're going to survive in this crazy world, you have to stay bunches of steps ahead of the game at all times.

That's what's wrong with kids today: want-want-want! Well, "want in one hand and shit in the other. Which one is going to fill the fastest"

-monte

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Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 12-21-2005, 09:22 AM:

Two weeks unless they want you to do something illegal or they agree to less. Louis

Posted by Floyd Justin Newton (Member # 1316) on 12-21-2005, 10:51 AM:

Richard can't hold a job. That's his 'life story'. He'd
better wake up and smell the coffee. He'll NEVER get anywhere
with the attitude he exhibits... to wit: hitting up on female
employees; going in with 'enormous' amount of experience (one
month) in the booth. Blah, blah, blah. The world DOES NOT owe him a living, he must EARN it. I spent 35 years in the booth.
The last twenty years in ONE booth; not because of false ego,
but, I loved the work so much. If Richard ever came to me look-
ing for a job, after a very 'brief'look at his resume, I'd have
to say, "Not here... go somewhere else to 'play'." Sorry Rich,
THIS is the REAL WORLD!.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 12-21-2005, 12:39 PM:

1 month in the booth?

Going on 2 years in the booth thank you. I also have studied and researched booth operations. I KNOW what I'm doing in a booth as far as daily operations go. That's more than most booths have.

I'm not going to include this job on my resume, or any applications for that matter. I'm trying to get in to computers, I'm good at that and I'm studying that. Yeah, I screwed them, but oh well. You move on. It didn't work for me and I wasn't going to be miserable in front of the customers for the next 2 weeks. I wasn't there for even 2 weeks.

I'm 22, I need to start going into a career, not a job. The only way an employer will find out about the AMC job is if they visit this site.

I just recently moved out of my parents house and I need to set my life on track, it may mean that I find a job and not like it, that's just the way life goes. I'm going for my ultimate goal...

So, It's not that I need to grow up, it's that I need some more world experience. I need to decide what is ultimately improtant for me. Right now that is making rent, in the next year it is getting a career in my field of study.

And, to set the record straight....I don't hit on female employees at work...I talk about it on here because I am a young guy and I thoink it's fun assigning "Greco" numbers to girls...I like girls...that's normal...You also don't know ANYTHING about my previous experience. As far as I remember, I have only discussed my employment at Carmike, Domino's, Fun-Lan, and AMC......That's 4 jobs since I have been 19? the past 3 years? I know some people who go through that many jobs in a year...Frankly Floyd, You in my opinion [fu]

off....

Were you aware that I served in the Navy???
How about that I was in the hospital for 2 weeks in Feb 2004 and almost died?

From your other replies to what I have said on here, I wouldn't want to work for you. I think you would be a horrible boss.

quote: David Stambaugh
On the other hand, if you've given up on movie theater work, or you can't survive on the pay, then burning that bridge isn't of much consequence. Seems like it would look bad on the resume though, and sounds like they won't be a reference for you in the future.

I think I am done with movie theater work. I needed a wake up call to get out of the rut I am in. I have an ultimate goal and am working for that.

Posted by Paul Linfesty (Member # 214) on 12-21-2005, 04:50 PM:

Richard

You need to understand that we live in a service economy. Regardless of whether it's computers or theatre floor staff, you need to approach it with the understanding that work is only part of the job. It's also good public relations skills that contributes to future success. It's not about quitting a job you don't like (at least, wait until you find something better). Those gaps in your resume will be telling.

quote: Richard Greco
Yeah, I screwed them, but oh well. You move on.

This is an example of your attitude that may need some adjusting. Usually this
is the other way around. If the company screwed you, find a way to get over it. But when you're the one who admits screwing them and then moving on with the phrase "oh, well," it reflects a callousness of personality.

quote: Richard Greco
How about that I was in the hospital for 2 weeks in Feb 2004 and almost died?

Uh, are people now supposed to feel ashamed at saying the things they are saying because of your hospitalization? I suffered a bad hospital visit several years ago, but would never consider bringing it up to make people feel guilty about what they said. It truly has nothing to do with the issue at hand.

quote: Richard Greco
I think I am done with movie theater work

Probably a good idea. I seem to remember a time when you complained because an usher recommended people to stay after the end credits to see an extra scene. Somehow that good example of customer service was bothersome to you because you felt inconvenienced. Keep in mind, however, that these kind of skills come into play no matter what industry you go to work for.

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 12-21-2005, 04:57 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
That's 4 jobs since I have been 19? the past 3 years?

I am on my 4th job in 10 years.

Job #1 - 1995-1999
Job #2 - 1999-2003
Job #3 - 2003
Job #4 - 2003-present

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 12-21-2005, 05:17 PM:

OK, this thread is beginning to border on "personal attacks." I'm closing it now for that reason.