This is a bit longer than usual. My boss at the import store (part time job) asked me to make jewelry for the store. As some of you may recall, I just took an earring class last week, so it can't possibly be for the quality of work. I'm more inclined to think it is out of convenience. He has a lot of beads he has bought at different shows, and is probably going to Bali again this year, so I won't have to lay out very much money. We don't have any findings, except what I bought last week at the show. I'll be able to recover the cost for whatever findings I supply from my stock. We're buying more findings this week.
I look at it as an opportunity to practise and build skills. I am supposed to do it on my work time, so when I am 'working', I will be able to sit and play with beads. So I don't make any extra money. He gets the profit from whatever is sold. So far he has put out two bracelets and one sold within two days.
I told him I couldn't do anything complicated yet, and he said that's OK, simple is what he want. Although as the situation has evolved, he has started to suggest I do some research and find some designs to copy. (Arrrrgh!)
He's a bit paranoid, and is always afraid of staff stealing from him. He also stashes things in little corners and forgets where they are like a squirrel. So I'm a bit apprehensive about having to deal with that. We used to have a staff member who stole jewelry. I think in some cases he suspected me of stealing as well because our shifts would sometimes overlap.
On the other hand I get to go to the 'trade' jewelry show in June. Hee hee. (if my boss doesn't drive me absolutely bonkers ducking up and down the aisles dodging people he doesn't want to talk to, and futzing around)
Wish me luck. I might need it.
Dora