Week 10 EOC: My Plan

I'm not really sure what my plans are but I think my idea would be to travel the world after I am done with all my working and schooling. I really hope to become an amazing fashion stylist working with people on the runway, and hopefully for clients! When I picture my future and plan I see myself living in New York working at a company called V files. Thats a huge dream of mine. I also hope to model someday, maybe for some small companies would be great. I see myself being a huge success in a couple years and I couldn't be more excited. This school is definitely preparing me and I am beyond ready to see what is in store for me. I don't think I see myself married or anything at this point in my life which is okay, I don't need anyone but myself. I hope all my plans work out and I have the future that i dream of all the time.

Week 9 EOC: The Apartment

The sexual harassment in this movie wasn't as severe as in 9-5 or as severe as the work place harassment. Men were using derogatory terms against women and women they work alongside, smacking their butts while exiting the elevators, the boss was sleeping with multiple employees (at different times), there was a strip tease at the company christmas party, etc. there were many others but these are just a few. Although there was a lot of sexual harassment it doesn't compare to the amount of work place harassment in this movie! Threats of losing his job over non-work related issues was a vey big count of work place harassment, he was given promotions without even being sure if he was qualified for the position, he looked up a woman's employee card which nowadays would be completely illegal and downright creepy, the secretary was listening to her boss' conversations, one of the employees was later fired for telling the mistress about his past affairs with other women in the office including herself, along with many others. This movie is a great one but has so much sexual and work place harassment its hard for me to consider it a love story!

Week 8 EOC: 9 to 5

This was my first time viewing the movie 9 to 5 and one of the main things i saw happening throughout the movie was constant sexual harassment. Women in the work place were not only being stared at but also being touched in inappropriate ways, and being spoken about based on their appearance. Sexual harassment in the work place or any place at any time is never ever acceptable. “From a legal perspective, if harassment is established under the quid pro quo version, the employer automatically is liable and will be held accountable for whether or not steps were taken to correct the situation…an employer's liability in a hostile work environment case must be established by showing not only that the harassment occurred, but also that the employer did not take appropriate action to stop it” (Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1^st Edition. Pg. 351.) The next thing I noticed throughout the movie was that threats were constantly being thrown around. Whether it be from the boss or the workers. The boss was constantly threatening his employees and one if the employees even pulled a gun on their boss because he was threatening her. "Unavoidable crises are unfortunate, but even more unfortunate are those crises that, with proper preplanning, could have been prevented. Experienced HR managers know that security programs designed to eliminate threateningand violent behavior at work are important—and critical to the protection and productivity of their employees."(Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1^st Edition. Pg. 332.) The last thing I noticed was that there was literally no real HR department. Employees had to gossip or just try and talk to their boss to get their issues resolved even if the issue involved the boss himself. Every work place or place of business needs some sort of HR department or the company will not run as smoothly. "Many HR texts describe the operation of an organization's HR department. In the hospitality industry, the on-site manager is that unit's HR department in all except the largest of operations. Thus, it is extremely important that hospitality managers be well versed in HR management, including employee recruitment and selection, training, compensation, performance appraisal and discipline, safety, and other key areas in which they will be personally called upon to make critical decisions. Therefore, this text asks the reader to assume the role of that decision maker."(Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1^st Edition. PREFACE.)

Week 7 EOC: Profile Statement

1. Dedicated, skilled fashion stylist. Known for energetic, and positive work ethic.
2. Persistent and determined work ethic with strong interpersonal skills not only with coworkers but with customers.
3. Great worker under pressure, enthusiastic about helping others and getting the job done right.

Week 6 EOC: Job Evaluation

The career I hope to have in the future is a stylist so that is the job I was on the search for. Basically what a stylist does is pick outfits out for someone to wear and buy. For this stylist position I need experience with fast paced environments, have the motivation/drive to help anyone - a 'can do' attitude, have very strong communication skills and excel at building relationships with customers and fellow employees, and basically be an all around "people person" with a personality that will get along with everyone else's. My duties at this job will be: personally greeting customers, confidently being able to provide them with knowledge on the pieces being shown for purchase, dressing in clothing that customers have access to, building strong relationships with customers, going the extra mile for any customer, actively selling and styling to ensue growth within the company, and being passionate about what I do and why I do it. Stylists are the missing link when bringing the customer to the brand. Your role as a stylist is to ensure the best advice possible for the customers needs.

Week 4 EOC: Physical Attractiveness

This topic is totally conflicting because I believe that people should express themselves in ways that make them feel good wether is be with tattoos, piercing, etc. but I know how a lot of  people don't always feel too comfortable when someone with a lot of noticeable tattoos or piercings is giving them their food at a drive thru window or checking them into their room at the front desk of a hotel. At many places it is very acceptable nowadays to let people have crazy tattoos and noticeable piercings which I think is super amazing but it is also an issue with people not wanting to enter someones place of business if they have people like that working there because they more than likely believe them to be 'thugs' when that is not always the case. I don't think people should be judged or not hired for a job because of the way they express themselves or portray what kind of person they are based on their looks. My opinion obviously doesn't mean anything because people still don't get hired just because of their appearance and I don't agree with that at all.

Week 3 EOC: Work place fairness

I don't think I agree with companies asking people of their criminal history if it wasn't a federal conviction because what if it was petty crime or a case where they were at the wrong place at the wrong time. I think everyone deserves a chance to prove them-self fit for any job they apply to. I don't think someone shouldn't be hired because of their past mistakes. People can change, attitudes can change and everyone deserves a fair shot.

Yes I know that employer don't want some 'thug' working for them but i firmly believe that everyone deserves a fair shot. i think jobs should be based on how qualified you are, not on past mistakes.

Week 2 EOC Case Study: Housekeeping supervisor

This situation is obviously a tough one and must definitely be looked at from both points of view. I completely understand both sides and where each person in this situation is coming fro but I truly believe that Donna was in the wrong because her boss specially said no to her request because she had the right to since it was merely a request. And her boss also knew that they would be busy that exact weekend with everything going on but she disregarded the whole situation and lost a steady job shes had for 9 years. I mean of course her daughter is more important to her than any job but she signed a legal document and knew what her consequences were if she did not show up for work that day and missing work. Donna also lied to her boss just to attend and no one appreciates a liar or would want to be working along side of one. I think Tara did the right thing especially since Donna had voluntarily quit her job.

EOC: My Voice

Growing up my parents were really poor and we had to sleep in hotel rooms for months on end and constantly stay at many different family members homes basically inconveniencing everyone around us but my parents still worked as hard as they could to give us everything we wanted whether it be a Christmas present, an education or just to keep us fed. Even though my dad never really had money to give away or share he never hesitated to help others around him who had even less than he did. Seeing my parents struggle greatly but still try to help others who had less than them has made me the person I am today.  Most people probably wouldn't say that they are happy or grateful to have been extremely poor at some point in their life but  I am, it taught me about what is truly important in life and that kindness goes a long way. Without growing up the way I did I wouldn't know the value of family or wealth and definitely wouldn't be the kind, hardworking girl that I am today and I wouldn't have learned so much from my parents. After my dad passed away a few years ago my mom knew she needed to try even harder to give my siblings and I the life she knew we deserved and now we live in huge house in a beautiful neighborhood and she did it all on her own and I couldn't be more proud of her. My dad passed away my freshman year of high school due to police brutality. I remember that night like it was yesterday, my mom cam home without him which was really unusual because they did literally everything together so when she came home and he wasn't with her I knew something was wrong. She came into the house with my grandparents and I asked her where my dad was and she looked me in the eyes and said "he's gone, they killed him" I chuckled due to shock/disbelief and proceeded to ask the question once more and she began to cry and answered the question same as before and all I remember was screaming and my family members grabbing me because I trying to run out of the house. I wanted to run because I thought if I ran then I could run away from all of my problems and everything would be okay if I did so if that makes any sense. Once it all "set in" that my dad was never coming home I stayed in my bedroom for a whole week. When I finally began to go to school again I became uninterested in everything and became distant with friends and family. I started seeing a grief therapist and things didn't seem as bad as I was making them for myself. Yes, I lost the most important man in any girls life but I know my dad wouldn't have wanted me to be as sad or "depressed" as I was, he would've wanted me to enjoy my first year of high school and that's what I did. It still hurt and felt weird that he wasn't and isn't around but like they say "time heals all wounds". I'll be honest and say that time will never heal this wound but it'll come very close to doing so. As the years go on and I go through things that I know he would've wanted to be present for such as dropping me off at my prom, my high school graduation, or even walking me down the aisle one day my heart hurts and the wound seems to get deeper even if its just for a second. I miss my dad very much, we butted heads often but he was my best friend. He taught me amazing things in his life time most of the time not even with his words but with his actions and I will thank him for everything till the day I die and I will teach my siblings who weren't fortunate enough to have gotten as much time with him as I did. By just looking at me I'm sure you wouldn't have guessed that I have been through so much in so little time which is why they say "never judge a book by its cover" because you never really know someone by just looking at the way look or act. Since when I was growing up we didn't have a lot of money I never thought my dream of becoming a stylist or designer would have come true. Usually when you're young your childhood dreams die along the way, you know like when kids dream of becoming astronauts or firemen but I'm glad mine never did and that I'm actually following through with what I've always wanted. 

Week 1 EOC: Best and Worst Jobs

Since I have never had a real job I'm writing about my best and worst customer service experiences. One day I was shopping with a friend and I walked into a shop and immediately the worker was talking to me and complimenting my outfit! She was the sweetest girl and very genuine. As I was looking around she was following me (not in a weird way but just doing her job) to see if I needed help with anything or needed a fitting room. She got my fitting room started right away and was very attentive to me which is usually what customers want! This happened fairly recently and I can say that it was one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a while! The worst would have to be when I went to Olive Garden with a couple of girls from school and the waiter was very clumsy and got our order wrong more than once! He wasn't very nice either, he wasn't attentive at all. We would see him every other 20-30 minutes and it took him even longer than that to bring us our check when we had finished our meal so we were sitting there for what felt like hours just to pay for our food. My friends didn't want to tip him since he had done such a poor job waiting us but I felt bad even if he was a horrible waiter so I convinced them to tip him a little! Good customer service and hospitality will make customers eager to go back and buy more and “Many people think of hotels and restaurants when they think of the hospitality industry, but it comprises numerous types of organizations” (human resources management in the hospitality industry, page 1).