ic that u do have a tank and u are on this forum.so that u are clearly in the game with 400 post.dont worry about the essay i just know that you will past it.
i have worked at my lfs and was the best if not 1 of the best workers at the fish isle.
I got a job at the LFS and have a question
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i have worked at my lfs and was the best if not 1 of the best workers at the fish isle.
I worked at several LFS's through the years,once you become "known" at a store that is considered good it is easier to get hired at other stores without being tested.My tests where always"what fish can live with what fish",or can a Pacu and an Oscar live in a 20 gal tank for life,simple stuff.I'm sure you will do fine!!!
First, welcome to the work force, second-I've read a few posts implying the number of posts a person has equals experience...so if I can use a computer and make comments on a website I can raise fish and instruct others to do the same, I ain't buying it.
ANY way- good luck, be helpful, not overbearing or obnoxious. If someone asks a "dumb" question, don't assume they are ignorant in all areas of fish-just answer the question politely and if you don't know the answer -tell them that! After telling the customer you don't know make logical suggestions- which may include directing them to this and other sites to find the answer themselves. You could direct them to one of the beginner aquarist books all pet stores (w/ fish) seem to have in those spinning wire stands (after selling the book direct them to the library-free info...AFTER MAKING THE SALE, the store is paying you to make them money right?)
Alright! I start work on the 9th!!! 
Got my first bank account too -__- <- I was hoping to never have one and just keep a giant vault.
I like this store because they showed me that they know a thing or two and actually care,
such as, if a person who wants to buy a dog doesn't buy a bag of appropriate food that the dog has been eating while in the store, no sale.
Its not like, Ya that $2,000 arapaima will do fine in your 30 gallon, you MAY want to upgrade .. "YES I GOT THE SALE"
Toughest thing right now is using the register.
Scariest thing is after 2 weeks training, I'm at the store on my own, so theft concerns me most, but ill just keep an eye out for that.
The test was uber easy, I had to identify about 35 species of fish using their pictures,
and answer 7 more pages of stupid questions. I had the hardest time with the rodents section.
Fish discounts here I come!!!! >: D lol.
thanks for all the help guys.
Got my first bank account too -__- <- I was hoping to never have one and just keep a giant vault.
I like this store because they showed me that they know a thing or two and actually care,
such as, if a person who wants to buy a dog doesn't buy a bag of appropriate food that the dog has been eating while in the store, no sale.
Its not like, Ya that $2,000 arapaima will do fine in your 30 gallon, you MAY want to upgrade .. "YES I GOT THE SALE"
Toughest thing right now is using the register.
Scariest thing is after 2 weeks training, I'm at the store on my own, so theft concerns me most, but ill just keep an eye out for that.
The test was uber easy, I had to identify about 35 species of fish using their pictures,
and answer 7 more pages of stupid questions. I had the hardest time with the rodents section.
Fish discounts here I come!!!! >: D lol.
thanks for all the help guys.
huh?
do u have bad blood with me?
hmmmmmmmm
are you saying that i have less knowledge cuz i have 141 post.thats bs.more like years.and that im giving out advice to a ''stronger minded person''.what i mean is that he looked interested in the hobby and he works at a lfs. good
He's not saying the more posts you have the smarter you are
, he means if youve been on MFK for awhile your bound to know stuff. 
I am going to have to side with you...........# of posts mean nothing unless you have the experience to go along with it..............posting "lol" or "nice" or a smiley face does not mean you have experience, but if you like a pic or agree with a certain comment , by all means post that you do so........although being a member on this and other fish based websites does help tremendously because you learn from such knowledgable people
beex i dont think anyone was attacking you bro, think he was just saying # of posts dont = know all! peace!!!
ok that settles this.I am going to have to side with you...........# of posts mean nothing unless you have the experience to go along with it..............posting "lol" or "nice" or a smiley face does not mean you have experience, but if you like a pic or agree with a certain comment , by all means post that you do so........although being a member on this and other fish based websites does help tremendously because you learn from such knowledgable people
beex i dont think anyone was attacking you bro, think he was just saying # of posts dont = know all! peace!!!
i also agree #of post means jack squats on knowledge
