Ace of Pop Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Anyone had feedback on what its like to work there for young Thai Folks.?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Think its a step up from Macdonalds don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Think its a step up from Macdonalds don't you think?Must sole destroying working in places like that and to top it all believe 7/11 require a degree LOL imagine studying for 3 or 4 years at university to end up warming up hot dogs in a microwave and cashing in the local cheap Charlie's 7/11 tokens so he can buy his next mamma noodle or having to chase migrant farangs sitting out side sharing a bottle of beer all day just to get the occasional wiff of the aircon Just as well they don't have free WiFi as all the pikeys would congregating working on their portfolios on a cheap laptop Edited June 10, 2015 by Soutpeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Think its a step up from Macdonalds don't you think?Must sole destroying working in places like that and to top it all believe 7/11 require a degree LOLimagine studying for 3 or 4 years at university to end up warming up hot dogs in a microwave and cashing in the local cheap Charlie's 7/11 tokens so he can buy his next mamma noodle or having to chase migrant farangs sitting out side sharing a bottle of beer all day just to get the occasional wiff of the aircon Just as well they don't have free WiFi as all the pikeys would congregating working on their portfolios on a cheap laptop Well without 3-4 years at university you can't add 2+2 in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 We just got a staff who worked before at 7/11. Her sister worked for us and we told we would need 1 more staff, she told her sister works at 7/11 and would like to change. We were OK, sister came the next day......So most probably lost half a month salary from 7/11.....If this is an indication how the work there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Tuft Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! Can't remember ever seeing a 7-11 in Thailand with 8 staff on duty. Most I can recall is 4 max, usually 2-3 at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! They have smart phones...though no worries...and don't forget the aircon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! Can't remember ever seeing a 7-11 in Thailand with 8 staff on duty. Most I can recall is 4 max, usually 2-3 at a time. Sorry. I disagree. Maybe the rest are avoiding the farang who wants to speak English when they see you coming? Maybe they are in the walkin cooler sleeping or on their smart phones? I would like to know how many "workers" other TV members usually see in a 7/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Tuft Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Sorry. I disagree. Maybe the rest are avoiding the farang who wants to speak English when they see you coming? What a truly silly assumption of who I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Think its a step up from Macdonalds don't you think?Must sole destroying working in places like that and to top it all believe 7/11 require a degree LOLimagine studying for 3 or 4 years at university to end up warming up hot dogs in a microwave and cashing in the local cheap Charlie's 7/11 tokens so he can buy his next mamma noodle or having to chase migrant farangs sitting out side sharing a bottle of beer all day just to get the occasional wiff of the aircon Just as well they don't have free WiFi as all the pikeys would congregating working on their portfolios on a cheap laptop . A degree? Really? Amazing what you learn here on TV! And some idiots wonder why, after leaving Thailand, I still hang around here …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 As far as I know they work in 8 hour shifts. Earn 8'000thb a month. My nearest (across the street) 7-11 has about 7 employees in total, 3 on duty at a time: 2 cashier, 1 stocking. One of them even has kids and brings them along when going to work. These folks have been around since I moved in here 1.5 years ago, so I would call them permanently employed. They also all live within walking distance cause I see them going to work sometimes. That's about all I know about 7-11 employees. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Moved to Pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Tuft Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 ...My nearest (across the street) 7-11 has about 7 employees in total, 3 on duty at a time: 2 cashier, 1 stocking... Sounds about right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Think its a step up from Macdonalds don't you think?Must sole destroying working in places like that and to top it all believe 7/11 require a degree LOLimagine studying for 3 or 4 years at university to end up warming up hot dogs in a microwave and cashing in the local cheap Charlie's 7/11 tokens so he can buy his next mamma noodle or having to chase migrant farangs sitting out side sharing a bottle of beer all day just to get the occasional wiff of the aircon Just as well they don't have free WiFi as all the pikeys would congregating working on their portfolios on a cheap laptop .A degree? Really? Amazing what you learn here on TV! And some idiots wonder why, after leaving Thailand, I still hang around here …. So I am told, the wife's nephew worked for 7/11 for a while when he finished University after studying 3 years of Engineering, took the job as a stop gap till we got him fixed up in a trainee engineering position, he is a lot happier now LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Interesting post from Stan , one reason i posted ,was i heard some of the Big Boys get round the 300Bht a day minimum by running out of Staff and getting existing Staff to do more hours to cover and never pay them overtime. Rather disgusting if true when you look at their Company profits. I consider 300Bht for an 8Hr Day embarrassing as a reasonable Capitalist....Anyone heard this before.?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! Can't remember ever seeing a 7-11 in Thailand with 8 staff on duty. Most I can recall is 4 max, usually 2-3 at a time. Sorry. I disagree. Maybe the rest are avoiding the farang who wants to speak English when they see you coming? Maybe they are in the walkin cooler sleeping or on their smart phones? I would like to know how many "workers" other TV members usually see in a 7/11. Small 7-11 in rural Isaan. At least 5 or 6 visible at all times. Usually another couple out back doing "something" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I can only assume that the job is attractive enough to keep people working there. Some faces I remember to have seen for years. Payment is on the lower end, but there are worse jobs for little money. Our oldest (step)granddaughter (21 y) studied two years at a technical college in Khon Kaen. She is not the brightest under the sun (to be honest), but now works in an industrial park near Ayutthaya. After the first engagement (15000 Baht/month) she has recently changed to another place near earning more (have not found out how much yet). So even with a basic level of study one can find a job in Thailand that pays better than 7/11. To my opinion 7/11 is a side job, second/addtional income to the family. Even a rural Thai has problems to exist on 8000 Baht. Edited June 11, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb17 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My local 7/11 is incredibly busy- know most of the staff there and they are a pleasant bunch. Living in sin city, I rather like and respect the kids who are waiters, chefs, shop assistants, hotel and hospitality workers- doing an honest job for not much money in a tourist town . The alternative I leave to your imagination, but many decide that is not the route they wish to do down- and all respect to that decision . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I rather enjoyed an early vist to Lotus, as they turned on a P.C. a Non Genuine Microsoft warning came on screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. Except at the tills, many times I have walked out and left things on the counter because the staff are everywhere except where they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 It can not be to difficult. 7/11s in Thailand seem to have about eight employees on duty at all times. In America, where 7/11 originated, there are usually only two people working any shift..one stocking, one at the register. What is there to keep eight people busy? Especially when there is no TV for employees to watch while "working" ! Can't remember ever seeing a 7-11 in Thailand with 8 staff on duty. Most I can recall is 4 max, usually 2-3 at a time. Sorry. I disagree. Maybe the rest are avoiding the farang who wants to speak English when they see you coming? Maybe they are in the walkin cooler sleeping or on their smart phones? I would like to know how many "workers" other TV members usually see in a 7 I would like to know how many "workers" other TV members usually see in a 7-11. About 5 behind the counter except at the tills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Interesting post from Stan , one reason i posted ,was i heard some of the Big Boys get round the 300Bht a day minimum by running out of Staff and getting existing Staff to do more hours to cover and never pay them overtime. Rather disgusting if true when you look at their Company profits. I consider 300Bht for an 8Hr Day embarrassing as a reasonable Capitalist....Anyone heard this before.?. A reasonable Capitalist????, most Capitalists are just plain greedy, they become successful by screwing the ordinary people. Then they die and leave their fortunes to their spoiled brats. Sorry for going a bit off topic here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Interesting post from Stan , one reason i posted ,was i heard some of the Big Boys get round the 300Bht a day minimum by running out of Staff and getting existing Staff to do more hours to cover and never pay them overtime. Rather disgusting if true when you look at their Company profits. I consider 300Bht for an 8Hr Day embarrassing as a reasonable Capitalist....Anyone heard this before.?. A reasonable Capitalist????, most Capitalists are just plain greedy, they become successful by screwing the ordinary people. Then they die and leave their fortunes to their spoiled brats. Sorry for going a bit off topic here. I would be interested in an example of reasonable capitalism, I suspect what he actually means his is a budding communist, a slow socialist if you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Interesting post from Stan , one reason i posted ,was i heard some of the Big Boys get round the 300Bht a day minimum by running out of Staff and getting existing Staff to do more hours to cover and never pay them overtime. Rather disgusting if true when you look at their Company profits. I consider 300Bht for an 8Hr Day embarrassing as a reasonable Capitalist....Anyone heard this before.?. A reasonable Capitalist????, most Capitalists are just plain greedy, they become successful by screwing the ordinary people. Then they die and leave their fortunes to their spoiled brats. Sorry for going a bit off topic here. I would be interested in an example of reasonable capitalism, I suspect what he actually means his is a budding communist, a slow socialist if you will Capitalism is OK up to a point, I don't think there is any reasonable Capitalism. Lets be honest about this, if both you and me found out a way of making good money, living in say a house in the UK and one in Thailand, three good holidays every year, a good car, we would do it in a minute. but we should always remember the people who made us rich in the first place. I hate the likes of billionaires like Branson and Mike Astley, who runs Sports Direct. To get that rich, they must have been screwing the public for years, and without going into all the details, they are just greedy B@stards. Same applies to their greedy offspring waiting for them to die so they can, well, you know what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Interesting post from Stan , one reason i posted ,was i heard some of the Big Boys get round the 300Bht a day minimum by running out of Staff and getting existing Staff to do more hours to cover and never pay them overtime. Rather disgusting if true when you look at their Company profits. I consider 300Bht for an 8Hr Day embarrassing as a reasonable Capitalist....Anyone heard this before.?.A reasonable Capitalist????, most Capitalists are just plain greedy, they become successful by screwing the ordinary people.Then they die and leave their fortunes to their spoiled brats. Sorry for going a bit off topic here. I would be interested in an example of reasonable capitalism, I suspect what he actually means his is a budding communist, a slow socialist if you will Capitalism is OK up to a point, I don't think there is any reasonable Capitalism. Lets be honest about this, if both you and me found out a way of making good money, living in say a house in the UK and one in Thailand, three good holidays every year, a good car, we would do it in a minute. but we should always remember the people who made us rich in the first place.I hate the likes of billionaires like Branson and Mike Astley, who runs Sports Direct. To get that rich, they must have been screwing the public for years, and without going into all the details, they are just greedy B@stards. Same applies to their greedy offspring waiting for them to die so they can, well, you know what. I have no problem with concept of Capitalism in the least and even formally socialist countries like Russia and China have realised its the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Yes, your right Soutpeel, the whole world is going that way, everything you care to name is all about money, the rich are getting richer and the poor poorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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