Applyting To Work At A Lfs

[arabballin]

When i went to check out a new lfs i found online i saw they had a help wanted sign on their door. The place is very nice and is in a good area and i really liked it.
Then i considered working there, im 17 and my senior year in high school is a joke so i have plenty of time. Im also tired of working at my dad place because its 80 miles of driving everyday.

So i wanted to ask all of you what experiences or opinions you have about this . Im worried that ill be tired of fish and wont want to deal with my tank when i get home, but im also really into fish and would love to work there.

What do you all think?

 

[Slufa111]

When i went to check out a new lfs i found online i saw they had a help wanted sign on their door. The place is very nice and is in a good area and i really liked it.
Then i considered working there, im 17 and my senior year in high school is a joke so i have plenty of time. Im also tired of working at my dad place because its 80 miles of driving everyday.

So i wanted to ask all of you what experiences or opinions you have about this . Im worried that ill be tired of fish and wont want to deal with my tank when i get home, but im also really into fish and would love to work there.

What do you all think?

for the sake of animals alike, please know what the hell your talking about when recommending things

 

[Dorkhedeos]

You should still like your own fish even while working there. You get discounted fish and supplies, which make you want to set up more tanks

 

[arabballin]

dont worry i have read plenty of advice here and other good sources. I know what mistakes to be aware of.

 

[doresy]

When you become a LFS employee remember, treat the customers in a way you would like to be treated yourself

Don't tell the boss but giving the customer the correct advice which may not result in a sale is better for the hobby than dishing out fish "willy nilly"

Research the basics like it was the most important exam that you have ever taken and treat it like a hobby rather than just a job and you will be ok.

 

[littlest]

my advice would be to identify your weak points. While you probably have lots of knowledge on certain fish, your knowledge may be lacking on other fish. E.g you may know loads about cichlids but not much at all about goldfish. Obviously this applies to more than the fish, also equipment etc. So identify the weaknesses and then swot up on them

good luck

 

[TylerFerretLord]

Gooing along with what is said above me, I suggest you get a fishkeeping encyclopedia or handbook, and read through it once or twice. I did this and I can now recofnize most fish at my LFS instantly, as well as know what they need to eat, etc.

Good luck!