Brooklyn Gregg
Mrs.Jones
ENG 101-G20
15 September 2015
My First Day of Work Everybody in high school looks forward to getting a job. I was sixteen, and some of my friends already had jobs. I wanted my own money to spend and was tired of asking my parents for money. Claire’s, Beacon Cinemas (theatre), and TJ Maxx were places that I had always wanted to work. I just thought it was time that I applied somewhere and I decided to apply at the theatre. About three days later, after submitting my application, I received a call from the assistant manager of the theatre who asked me to come in for an interview. I wore an all blue blouse, black dress pants, and black sandals. When I walked through the double doors I was nervous. All I could smell was the scent of freshly popped popcorn. The thought of me having a job with a surrounding aroma of buttery goodness was amazing. This place was huge and very busy. There were several televisions playing the latest songs and trailers from previews of upcoming movies, and kettles were turning behind the popcorn counter. Employees of the theatre told me that I could sit and wait for the assistant manager. I waited on the nearest bench, and when he came out he had a big smile on his face. He was about 5’8”, had a clipboard in his right hand, and he wore a burgundy suit and tie. We greeted each other and proceeded to his office for the interview. As I entered his office, the general manager of the theatre was waiting for us. After we greeted each other she immediately preceded to ask her first question, “Tell me about yourself?” Suddenly, my mind went blank and I did not know exactly what to say. I thought to myself, “What if I say the wrong thing? Will they no longer be interested in hiring me?” Although I was still nervous an answer seemed to come straight out of nowhere. From that point on, my interview went as smooth as butter. I became aware of my surroundings and more comfortable with answering the questions. The general manager and her assistant were nice and respectable. During the interview at some point we even got off topic and started discussing colleges that we liked and disliked. It was time for me to go and I did not feel as nervous as I had before the interview. Now, I felt relieved and anxious to know whether or not I had gotten the job. The following week after my interview, I received another call from the assistant manager, and he told me that I had gotten the job and that I would start working the following Friday. I was delighted! I finally had a job. I was telling my parents for weeks that I wanted to find a job. Now I no longer have to ask them for money. Since working at the theatre, I have met new people and I have learned how to cook popcorn the right way. I have memorized all of the movie trailers and songs on the television, and I have even gotten a couple of salary raises. Being an employee of the Beacon Cinemas is fun and full of excitement.