Consumers Digest

Best Buy???

Okay guys, so here's the situation I'm in. I'm a sophomore in college and a political science major, I recently got a job at City Hall that pays extremely well and gives me experience in my field of study. But the problem is I'm currently working for Best Buy, and even though they have their issues I still love it and the people I work with and don't wish to leave, part of the reason why I respect Best Buy is because they get involved in their community by volunteering to do things every so often. Not wishing to show off, but I am extremely good at getting MasterCard's and PRP's. So what I was thinking of doing is asking my general manager if they could stop putting me on the weekly schedule and only schedule me for the Sunday meetings in which I will be more than happy to run arons (basically being there *****) for example: bringing doughnuts, and training people to help get MasterCard's and PRPs etc. in exchange I would want to be in charge of the volunteer community events group at Best Buy. And keeping the discount if they wish, but not a big priority. PS. Also community events would help make my political resume look better. That's why I'm eager to stay. So I guess my question is, will he go for it? Or tell me to go screw off! LOL

Public Comments

1. The only way you'll ever know is to ask! My only suggestion is that you look at it from Best Buy's vantage point: how will it benefit Best Buy? Try coming up with a pitch from that angle. Good luck! I hope it works out for you. :-)
2. i think your desire to still be involved is noble and you could explain to him that working 2 jobs and going to school is taxing but you still want to be an integral part of their outreach efforts. explain that you do love working there and you are not wanting to give it up completely. don't mention the fact that it would look for your possible political career, then you sound selfish. make sure you let him know that it's all about community and that you still want to be involved. if he doesn't like it, then ask if you can volunteer one day a week or a couple days a month. still, if he doesn't like it, then try to get involved in other charitable works that are always looking for volunteers. or starting your own work where you might not get a huge pat on the back but will look good on a resume a few years down the road.