Re: Re: nursery interview apparel

Thanks for that info Gene.  The fact is, I don't have experience at working
in a nursery.  This is one reason I'd settle for less money - so I could
learn something.  So, no, I don't have a "my way" to insist on!  My main
concern is whether I am up to the task - and whether they'd think so.  I'm
51.  I've worked a desk job for the last 16 years.  I wonder if I'm capable
of all the grunt work I expect I'd get. But I think if they do turn out to
be willing to give me the chance, it would bolster my own thoughts on
whether I can do it.  We'll see. Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@otherside.com>
To: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>; "Agardenchat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
Cc: "Ceres" <cersgarden@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:17 AM
Subject: [CHAT] Re: nursery interview apparel


> Well, Kitty
>     Nurseries are mostly manual labor and working with "soil". No need to
> over do on the attire. Mostly I would want to see that you are clean and
> neat, care about your appearance. Interview portion would be the most
> important. Would walk you around the nursery and we would talk. Mostly me
> listening. You are certainly more than qualified up to and including
> management. Having said that.... careful. Were I doing the hiring I want
> someone knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but I do not want someone so
> opinionated and "smart" that they can only do things their way.... not
> follow instructions. If I pay the bills it gets accomplished my way... at
> least until you have proven yourself with your experience over some time.
>     Just relax and trust yourself.
>     Wish you were interviewing here. We are expanding this year. Finally
> forced to grow... like it or not. Will be at the very least some kids this
> summer as a beginning. Oh, to have someone in this town who could work on
> their own... and would.
>     Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Hi Friends,
> >
> > I have an interview Friday for general nursery work.  Previous job
> > interviews have always been for professional jobs so, of course, I wore
a
> > suit.  What would I wear for this nursery interview?  A suit seems way
> > overdressed and suggestive of the possibilty that I wouldn't last in a
> > labor-type job.  But I don't want to dress down too much, giving the
> > impression that I don't think the job is important.  Maybe I'm
> over-thinking
> > this, but suggestions would be appreciated.
>
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