I reside in CA and I recently passed my ABO and got my license all squared away. I'm working on getting the study materials together and money for the NCLE so I can take it as soon as possible. Then eventually get the money together to go to school in Nevada for Opticians.
The hitch in my master plan I've recently come to realize is... I don't really feel like the ABO or the materials I used to study for the test has prepared me for anything in the field
. In the area I live in very few places actually have their own "labs", most of the job opportunities here are boutiques in the San Francisco area and major retailers (Costco, Sears, Walmart, Warby Parker,JC Pennys, ect). There are however a couple of Kaisers and LensCrafters nearby. I strolled through and read quite a few pages from the "TIPS" section here but
most seem to apply to lab work.
Now to the heart of my question that I was hoping to get advice on, what can I look forward to at working at these places? From talking to a few Opticians in this area my understanding is that you are frame and coating salesmen under a strict quota. I personally hate the feeling of being completely unprepared, SO...
Any advice for a new Optician starting out in this part of the field?
What information/skills will I need to be able to do my job effectively?
Is there anything I can work on now while I'm beginning to apply to be more efficient?
Does anyone have any recommendations for good reading materials for new opticians?
Cwill- Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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