I was wondering if anybody members work in the aquatic trade, whether that be in the LFS, wholesale or dry goods etc.... whats your thoughts on your occupation? Does it make you enjoy the hobby more? Or spoil it?
Are you in the Aquatic trade????
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I for the past 9 months or so have been working at my LFS for 3 days per week. For me it really does improve the hobby as i get things at a cheaper price and theres perks to the job.
I worked for Petsmart as the Specialty manager (petcare/Aucuatics). I was there for 4 years.
I've also worked at a small LFS.
Working with fish and animals has it's bonuses. But doing it in a retail environment is not a good idea.
If it has shown me anything. It is that there are a lot of stupid people out there.
It's good to be there to show those people how to do it right, but more than half of them either don't care
or don't have the mental capacity for learning new things.
I've also worked at a small LFS.
Working with fish and animals has it's bonuses. But doing it in a retail environment is not a good idea.
If it has shown me anything. It is that there are a lot of stupid people out there.
It's good to be there to show those people how to do it right, but more than half of them either don't care
or don't have the mental capacity for learning new things.
i work at my lfs and i really enjoy it but as everyone has said, you do have to deal with a lot of ignorant people
I spent 2 years working in a retail environment with fish (and reptiles). It can be rewarding but will ultimately bring you down with people. It was great when i could go above and beyond to meet someones needs whether it was a new setup for a newb or assisting an expert. Personally, it never spoiled the hobby for me and it kept me enthusiastic and up to date.
I had a good time, but have sworn to never work in a setting that involves the sale of live animals ever again. Its not as exciting being on the other side of the fence, but its a load off your shoulders.
And if anything, it makes me wish there was some sort of governing body over the pet trade. From a kindness to animals perspective...a lot of sick and unnecessary stuff goes down.
I had a good time, but have sworn to never work in a setting that involves the sale of live animals ever again. Its not as exciting being on the other side of the fence, but its a load off your shoulders.
And if anything, it makes me wish there was some sort of governing body over the pet trade. From a kindness to animals perspective...a lot of sick and unnecessary stuff goes down.
i worked in one a few years ago. everyone seems to want to put "nemo fish" in goldfish bowls. and the parents would willingly do it. they dont realise cold unsalted water is probably one of the cruelest deaths for a clown thats been cosey in a nice salinity tank.
but yeah i agree alot of the people you want to help will just try to argue with you thinking they can keep 6 jaguar cichlids in a 100g tank happily for life
but yeah i agree alot of the people you want to help will just try to argue with you thinking they can keep 6 jaguar cichlids in a 100g tank happily for life