I was just thinking the other day that on this blog I have yet to talk about my
current job. I talked about Safeway
quite a bit while I worked there, going over the various departments, talkedabout my favorite and least favorite customers, and a couple others as
well. But I have not yet talked about my
current job. So, I will do just that,
starting out by going over the company, going over my day-to-day responsibilities,
and finishing with my thoughts on working there so far.
I currently work technically with two companies. My official employer (the one that appears on my paycheck) is Aviation Spares and Services International Company (ASSIC). I’ve always liked how they had to add the “International Company” because otherwise the company is ASS. 😂😂 Anyway, ASSIC is pretty small, at least in our office, comprising of only two in-office employees, who I work next to. Then, there is Global Inflight Products (GIP). They comprise of about 15 employees. Then there are three boss people, the Chairman/President: Zine Badissy, the CEO: Liza Benzaoui, and the Vice President: Farjam Majd. We also have a downstairs office that has accounting and marketing/design (two people each). ASSIC provides spare airplane parts (generally small ones) to different aviation companies, and they often ask for quotes on parts and people ask for quotes from them. GIP manufactures and distributes airline products for international flights, everything from cups, plates, towels, blankets, utensils, and headphones. ASSIC and GIP work together under the Air Transport Support Group (ATSG).
My official position is office assistant. I am technically also a receptionist, but I feel that has a bit of feminine connotation. Nothing wrong with a guy doing a job typically done by a female, however. I answer the phone and transfer to the appropriate person if necessary, and I occasionally will answer some basic questions. Aside from answering the phone, the main thing I do is special projects for Mr. Badissy, the chairman and president of both ASSIC and GIP. He has me compile financial reports for his farm business, for his business expenses, and for his travel expenses. Generally, those projects take 3-5 days to do, which is good because Mr. Badissy is out of the office on most Thursdays and Fridays. I have also emailed different people for him and even mailed a package for him.
I am also slowly transitioning to being the office administrator (not officially) by doing tasks that help the office run smoothly. I often go down to the storeroom to get supplies such as jugs for the water cooler, paper towels, and toilet paper. I am now the person people tell to order office supplies, although I do not order them myself. Instead, I give a list of supplies to accounting and they order them.
As for my thoughts on my job, I would have to say I like my job pretty well. It’s certainly not perfect, but what job is? Sometimes my boss, Mr. Badissy, can be hard to understand in what he wants, but I do my best, and he’s been pretty understanding and patient with me as well. I don’t make as much as I did in my final years at Safeway, but it’s a consistent paycheck with consistent hours. I am no longer an hourly wage employee; I am a salary employee now. And instead of getting paid every week, I get paid every two weeks. That part does not bother me, but what does bother me a bit is that my paycheck every two weeks is an actual check; I must go to the bank and deposit it and there is no direct deposit option.
I don’t know how long I plan on working with ASSIC/GIP. They have this thing in my agreement of employment that I have to pay back any bonuses I earn if I quit within two years. I have yet to see a bonus and I think those are more for sales managers. Not only that, but if I want to quit, they want me to give them a month’s notice. So, with that and my Monday-Friday 7:30-4 work schedule, it becomes very difficult for me to potentially get another job. Honestly, after not working for almost five months, I am just happy I have a job and one that pays steadily. There’s not really an opportunity for advancement, not that I’d really want to. I’ve never been a good person for sales, having dipped my toes into the sales swimming pool and not liking what I felt.
I have the added bonus of working near Amanda. She is about a 15-20 minute walk away, and I work exactly one hour earlier than her, so I can wait for her to get off if I want. I have the option of taking the bus to work if I desire. My commute is fairly short, taking 15-20 minutes to drive in the morning (usually), and 20-30 minutes to drive home. So location-wise, my job is pretty perfect, considering alternative jobs I looked at could have me commute to downtown Seattle or south Bellevue.
I honestly like my job. There have been a few times that I haven’t liked it, but as a whole I do like working at ASSIC/GIP. I like the people I work with, and I get to interact with people from a wide variety of backgrounds as we have a very diverse office. I’ve even gone out to lunch with them a couple times already. I am going to continue working at ASSIC/GIP and see what happens and what skills I can pick up.
I currently work technically with two companies. My official employer (the one that appears on my paycheck) is Aviation Spares and Services International Company (ASSIC). I’ve always liked how they had to add the “International Company” because otherwise the company is ASS. 😂😂 Anyway, ASSIC is pretty small, at least in our office, comprising of only two in-office employees, who I work next to. Then, there is Global Inflight Products (GIP). They comprise of about 15 employees. Then there are three boss people, the Chairman/President: Zine Badissy, the CEO: Liza Benzaoui, and the Vice President: Farjam Majd. We also have a downstairs office that has accounting and marketing/design (two people each). ASSIC provides spare airplane parts (generally small ones) to different aviation companies, and they often ask for quotes on parts and people ask for quotes from them. GIP manufactures and distributes airline products for international flights, everything from cups, plates, towels, blankets, utensils, and headphones. ASSIC and GIP work together under the Air Transport Support Group (ATSG).
My official position is office assistant. I am technically also a receptionist, but I feel that has a bit of feminine connotation. Nothing wrong with a guy doing a job typically done by a female, however. I answer the phone and transfer to the appropriate person if necessary, and I occasionally will answer some basic questions. Aside from answering the phone, the main thing I do is special projects for Mr. Badissy, the chairman and president of both ASSIC and GIP. He has me compile financial reports for his farm business, for his business expenses, and for his travel expenses. Generally, those projects take 3-5 days to do, which is good because Mr. Badissy is out of the office on most Thursdays and Fridays. I have also emailed different people for him and even mailed a package for him.
I am also slowly transitioning to being the office administrator (not officially) by doing tasks that help the office run smoothly. I often go down to the storeroom to get supplies such as jugs for the water cooler, paper towels, and toilet paper. I am now the person people tell to order office supplies, although I do not order them myself. Instead, I give a list of supplies to accounting and they order them.
As for my thoughts on my job, I would have to say I like my job pretty well. It’s certainly not perfect, but what job is? Sometimes my boss, Mr. Badissy, can be hard to understand in what he wants, but I do my best, and he’s been pretty understanding and patient with me as well. I don’t make as much as I did in my final years at Safeway, but it’s a consistent paycheck with consistent hours. I am no longer an hourly wage employee; I am a salary employee now. And instead of getting paid every week, I get paid every two weeks. That part does not bother me, but what does bother me a bit is that my paycheck every two weeks is an actual check; I must go to the bank and deposit it and there is no direct deposit option.
I don’t know how long I plan on working with ASSIC/GIP. They have this thing in my agreement of employment that I have to pay back any bonuses I earn if I quit within two years. I have yet to see a bonus and I think those are more for sales managers. Not only that, but if I want to quit, they want me to give them a month’s notice. So, with that and my Monday-Friday 7:30-4 work schedule, it becomes very difficult for me to potentially get another job. Honestly, after not working for almost five months, I am just happy I have a job and one that pays steadily. There’s not really an opportunity for advancement, not that I’d really want to. I’ve never been a good person for sales, having dipped my toes into the sales swimming pool and not liking what I felt.
I have the added bonus of working near Amanda. She is about a 15-20 minute walk away, and I work exactly one hour earlier than her, so I can wait for her to get off if I want. I have the option of taking the bus to work if I desire. My commute is fairly short, taking 15-20 minutes to drive in the morning (usually), and 20-30 minutes to drive home. So location-wise, my job is pretty perfect, considering alternative jobs I looked at could have me commute to downtown Seattle or south Bellevue.
I honestly like my job. There have been a few times that I haven’t liked it, but as a whole I do like working at ASSIC/GIP. I like the people I work with, and I get to interact with people from a wide variety of backgrounds as we have a very diverse office. I’ve even gone out to lunch with them a couple times already. I am going to continue working at ASSIC/GIP and see what happens and what skills I can pick up.
