WANTED: Houston's Top Gun Optician

[optical24/7]

Ok folks;

An opportunity like this happens once, when lucky, in one's career: Optician at a multi-location OMD/OD practice In NW Houston. 9-5 Monday though Friday. We take no optical insurance, nor Medicare. The doctors leave you alone, don't micro-manage. You are the ophthalmic lens expert, respected.

The optical tries to carry products for all our demographics but are mostly boutique, rimless, with some custom, one of a kind lens designs. No Lux or Saf. You'll be dealing at times with some challenging RX's. Fresnel to iseikonic's. Roomy lab with an extra sound proof ( glass door ) room for light edging. We pride ourselves on service and knowledge.

Requirements;

* ABOC-AC or ABOM preferred. Will consider ABOC that plans to obtain advanced. (We'll help)

* 10 years minimum experience.

* VERY outgoing and personable.

* Familiar with high-end, multi pair sales.

We offer;

* Above average pay! ( better than competitive!)

* 401k, partial matching.

* 75% of health insurance costs.

* All Assn. and CE dues paid.

* 2 weeks vacation.

* A great work environment. If it ain't fun, I don't do it! All the staff is really fantastic.

* The nicest manager that you'll ever work for!

I've done this 37 years people, it don't get better than here for an optician. Great pay, easy pace, respect, fun! Lots of optical challenges. It's very rewarding here. All I can tell you is that I'm not leaving unless moved out by force. I'm gonna be picky, because I can. I hope, if you got the goods, you'll PM me here for more details.

[Jacqui]

If it's warmer there than it is here in Frostbite Falls, I might be interested

[Wes]

But GK, I thought YOU are Houston's top gun optician!

[obxeyeguy]

Hmmmmm....


Not playing fair here G.

[optical24/7]

If it's warmer there than it is here in Frostbite Falls, I might be interested

Will it be in the 70's there all next week too?

But GK, I thought YOU are Houston's top gun optician!

You're too kind Wes.

Hmmmmm....


Not playing fair here G.

There's rules?

[Lee Prewitt]

I'm still looking but the commute is a might long!

Seroiusly, if you are in the area you can not find a better guy to work with!

[Johns]

Requirements;

* ABOC-AC or ABOM preferred. Will consider ABOC that plans to obtain advanced. (We'll help)

* 10 years minimum experience.

* VERY outgoing and personable.

* Familiar with high-end, multi pair sales.

We offer;

* Above average pay! ( better than competitive!)

* 401k, partial matching.

* 75% of health insurance costs.

* All Assn. and CE dues paid.

* 2 weeks vacation.

* A great work environment. If it ain't fun, I don't do it! All the staff is really fantastic.

* The nicest manager that you'll ever work for!

Yeah? Whatever... I just want to know if I can wear cowboy boots, or is only the boss allowed to?

[Striderswife]

Will there be any actual shooting involved? Does a Top Gun need to provide his (or her) own handgun?

[Wes]

Wait, this is for the optician who's best with a gun? I was in the Army! never failed to shoot expert on the pistol range. Pick me! Pick me!

[braheem24]

I'll be your wingman anytime.

[optical24/7]

Yeah? Whatever... I just want to know if I can wear cowboy boots, or is only the boss allowed to?

I know, you've always wanted to be a cowboy. Sure, you can wear boots, but only the boss gets to wear spurs!



And yes, we provide you with a gun, holster and poncho. You'll need it at the dispensing table for warranty "negotiations".

[obxeyeguy]

I know, you've always wanted to be a cowboy. Sure, you can wear boots, but only the boss gets to wear spurs!



And yes, we provide you with a gun, holster and poncho. You'll need it at the dispensing table for warranty "negotiations".

If I can get a new Kimber( and a custom holster), I'll take the job. I don't care about the boots, as I were boat shoes anyway.

[optical24/7]

I guess everybody is happy where they're at in Houston!

[Johns]

My sister in-law just moved to Austin. Got there Friday, unpacked Saturday and Sunday, went out Monday and got a job. (Optician) It really must be tough to find good people.!

[braheem24]

It really must be tough to find good people.!

Is that a sister in-law pun or economic assessment

[Johns]

Is that a sister in-law pun or economic assessment

It's actually a sister-in-law assessment!!

[Wes]

I guess everybody is happy where they're at in Houston!

Odd, this actually sounds like one of the best retail positions I've seen come available. Did you try the associations? Post on Monster, Indeed, etc?

[braheem24]

Cowboys like it on top?

[optical24/7]

Position filled!

[Johns]

Position filled!

Whew!! When I didn't hear from you I was beginning to think you didn't receive my resume! When do I start? (Or is it to forward of me to assume I got the job?)

[Fezz]

Position filled!

Congrats to the LUCKY winner!

[Johns]

Congrats to the LUCKY winner!

Thanks Fezz!! Although it's not technically official, I think that this will be a very lucrative position! From the sound of it, I'll be a shoe-in for some pretty good prizes! http://www.workingamerica.org/badboss/prizes.cfm

[optical24/7]

Johns, you and your cowboy boots start tomorrow. ( But please, don't bring the stick pony in with you again! And yes, we'll all call you "Tex" from now on...)

[Johns]

Thank you Mister Bossman! You won't have to worry about a thing! No sir...no stick pony, just my cowboy boots, my Texan hat, and my PD stick! I can't wait for you to teach me how to do the "quick draw" from the hip with the PD stick!

Yes sirrreee! You have made me one happy guy! In fact I'm going to be the best durned optician you ever did hire! Just to make a good first impression, I spent the entire afternoon hanging out at Starbucks, watching them brew coffee, so that when you ask me to run and get your coffee in the morning, I'll be able to make it special...just like they do!

Oh, and while we're talking about coffee, since I never had a "formal" like interview, I wasn't sure what time I shoul take my breaks. At my old job, I got there at 9:00, and took a smoke break at 9:15, a coffee break at 9:30, a check the weather break at 10:00. Around 10:15, I'd go down to the breakroom and start to warm up my snack, which was usually ready around 10:30. I'd finish my snack around 11:00, and start to clean up the dispensary so it would be nice and neat while I was at lunch. I'd usually take my lunch from 11:30 until 12:30, and then I'd go buy my lottery tickets and run a few errands. I was always back by 2:00 SHARP! Usually, I'd be a little sluggish after lunch, so after my afternoon smoke break, I might go for a short walk, just to clear my head. We often had a 2:30 rush of customers, so I knew I'd be back by 3:00 to help out, before I had my afternoon coffee break. I really needed the coffee break to settle my nerves, because the people I worked with were really lazy, and left EVERYTHING for me to do. Around 3:00, I'd go through the mail before I'd go down to the break room to mix myself a banana smoothie, and then I'd clean out the coffee machine and get it ready for the next day. Around 4:00, I'd start pushing all the chairs in, straightening the chairs, and if there were any patients lingering around, I'd make it a point to let them know that we closed promptly at 5:00, and they had to be out by 4:45. Of course, most people would probably take one last smoke break, but since I never did, I figured it would be OK if I left at 4:45.

If it's alright with you, I'd like to keep the same schedule that I had at my last job, so it doesn't throw off my routine.






Oh...And I was just kidding about that "Bad Boss" thing in the last post! (he-he) I'm sure you're the nicest, bestest boss there ever was!

[Fezz]

Oh, and while we're talking about coffee, since I never had a "formal" like interview, I wasn't sure what time I shoul take my breaks. At my old job, I got there at 9:00, and took a smoke break at 9:15, a coffee break at 9:30, a check the weather break at 10:00. Around 10:15, I'd go down to the breakroom and start to warm up my snack, which was usually ready around 10:30. I'd finish my snack around 11:00, and start to clean up the dispensary so it would be nice and neat while I was at lunch. I'd usually take my lunch from 11:30 until 12:30, and then I'd go buy my lottery tickets and run a few errands. I was always back by 2:00 SHARP! Usually, I'd be a little sluggish after lunch, so after my afternoon smoke break, I might go for a short walk, just to clear my head. We often had a 2:30 rush of customers, so I knew I'd be back by 3:00 to help out, before I had my afternoon coffee break. I really needed the coffee break to settle my nerves, because the people I worked with were really lazy, and left EVERYTHING for me to do. Around 3:00, I'd go through the mail before I'd go down to the break room to mix myself a banana smoothie, and then I'd clean out the coffee machine and get it ready for the next day. Around 4:00, I'd start pushing all the chairs in, straightening the chairs, and if there were any patients lingering around, I'd make it a point to let them know that we closed promptly at 5:00, and they had to be out by 4:45. Of course, most people would probably take one last smoke break, but since I never did, I figured it would be OK if I left at 4:45.

If it's alright with you, I'd like to keep the same schedule that I had at my last job, so it doesn't throw off my routine.

Who did you work for.....the Davis Lab in Philly?