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Post by Bodeen on Nov 15, 2006 12:10:50 GMT -4
Just went to the BPS Job fair after doing my midnight shift. They open 2/15/2007 right near my home. Would be nice to work there part time and get the Employee Discount  Wonder what the discount would be on a big lake boat LOL. It will also be nice to see what they actually pay for their Rapala lures. They could just pay me in Rapalas!!! |
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Post by wallcat on Nov 15, 2006 13:13:20 GMT -4
Lol. You would certainly know more than any store clerk would. Also you could convince the manager to bring in some of those nice overseas patterns for the rest of us.  |
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Post by nathenpd on Nov 15, 2006 21:20:07 GMT -4
Yeah Bodeen, I wish there were more people like you working at those big name outdoor stores, that actually know there stuff. Right now it seems like the only experienced, and helpful people when tackle shopping, are the ones at small local tackle stores. They'll tell you anything you want to know in order to sell their stuff. I do believe that there are some experienced and helpful people working at big name outdoor stores, but they can be a rare find.
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Post by nathenpd on Nov 15, 2006 21:21:31 GMT -4
Some guy at Gander Mtn. tried to convence me that my digital fish scale stopped working because I weighed 30lb carp, and 2 lb bass on the same 50lb scale? It was only 2 weeks old. Lmao when the clerk woman asked what i was doing with it I thought "Oh you know, just hooked it on the ceiling, and hung on in by my feet... Here's your sign..."
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 7, 2006 4:28:15 GMT -4
Well, yesterday I went for my second interview and by three oclock this afternoon I was called to come in for the 3rd interview. Of course they told me they couldn't come close to matching what I make now but if I would be interested in a PT spot, they would love to have me. I wonder if I could transfer to Asia or Europe for a week or two  |
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Post by wallcat on Dec 7, 2006 9:46:27 GMT -4
Are you only doing the interview to get some perks?
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 7, 2006 15:19:09 GMT -4
I have no idea what there perks are, but the pay should be atleast two Rapalas an hour. Don't you think?
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Post by wallcat on Dec 7, 2006 15:50:33 GMT -4
Yes I suspect their pay range is around 2R units. If offered 3R units/hour you should definately take it.
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 7, 2006 18:56:35 GMT -4
With the employee discount, the R unit rate should go up quite a bit.
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 11, 2006 16:00:45 GMT -4
Well, I am one piss test away from being a BPS employee. albeit a part timer. Grand opening is February 17th and you're all invited  |
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Post by nathenpd on Dec 11, 2006 22:12:06 GMT -4
Where is this bass pro shop at?
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 12, 2006 1:24:33 GMT -4
Portage Indiana
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Post by kutis on Dec 12, 2006 1:41:01 GMT -4
Thanks for invite! I can't promise anything... |
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Post by tommi on Dec 14, 2006 14:26:55 GMT -4
Hello Bodeen, do yoy pay my flight from Germany, so I come.  greetings Thomas |
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 14, 2006 21:05:16 GMT -4
Thomas, that would depend on what is in your carry on luggage |
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Post by wallcat on Dec 15, 2006 11:08:20 GMT -4
Hooks are a big no-no in carry on luggage. Yours truly was read the riot act by the TSA for forgetting I had a Swedish Pimple jig lure with treble hook in my coat pocket. Apparently no sympathetic fisherman working for the TSA. The KNEW I was going to use that as a weapon, rather I forgot it in my pocket after surf casting.  Made me toss it in the trash.  Atleast it wasn't a rapala. All rapala's go checked baggage, double wrapped. |
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 19, 2006 7:26:14 GMT -4
Looks like Johnny Morris will be at our grand opening too. Some pros will be there from time to time giving demos and what not. Sounds like it might be interesting.
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Post by msulli16 on Dec 19, 2006 10:12:34 GMT -4
I don't supose you have heard if they are giving away the Limited Edition Rapala RNR's to the first 500 customers like they have at a few of the recent BPS openings?
Hmmmm... Only about 200 miles for me.... That might be enought to insipire me to do the road trip. ;p
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 19, 2006 13:14:15 GMT -4
I haven't heard anything about that. Wallcat is sure to show up for those, he really digs them RNR lures |
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Post by tommi on Dec 20, 2006 5:12:20 GMT -4
Hello Bodeen, all new lures from Europe! Hope that will enough? That will be an expensive trip for all! Greetings Thomas |
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Post by wallcat on Dec 20, 2006 10:00:39 GMT -4
I'll be there to collect my RNR's  Seriously, if they have any good giveaways you better grab me one Good luck on your first day. |
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Post by Bodeen on Dec 20, 2006 10:12:32 GMT -4
Already had my first day  I did hear that there might be some NASCAR people at the grand opening. #20 does have some BPS sponsorship. Might have to have him sign me a super shad rap. Of course, that one won't go on the leisure suit. |
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Post by Bodeen on Jan 15, 2007 23:27:34 GMT -4
Got our shipment of Rapala in today. Now when I say shipment, I don't mean we got dealer boxes of each color of each size of each model. I mean we got in 4 by 8 foot pallets stacked 6 foot tall with nothing but RAPALA lures on them. They asked me where I wanted to work and I told them I would be in the Rapala aisle the rest of the night. They said, "you sure" and I was like abso-f,ing-lutely!!!!
I had balsa all night!!!!! ;D
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Post by Jason on Jan 15, 2007 23:33:34 GMT -4
Sweet !
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Post by Bodeen on Jan 15, 2007 23:36:31 GMT -4
It was almost like standing in Jason's surplus Rapala room |
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Post by Jason on Jan 15, 2007 23:42:48 GMT -4
My Surplus Rapala room is really just storage for you and Wallcat  |
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Post by Bodeen on Jan 16, 2007 0:08:06 GMT -4
That's sweet, but oddly painful at the same time |
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Post by wallcat on Jan 16, 2007 11:09:35 GMT -4
Agreed Lovin the pain. ;D |
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Post by Bodeen on Jan 16, 2007 14:03:33 GMT -4
Got in some Storm Big Bass lures and they look pretty good. Might have to give them a shot. If I am remembering correctly, they come with sureset hooks. Only place I have ever worked where I can say, "Damn, what a nice rack". and not have an HR issue |
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