Anybody here work for an Apple store?

[IPCostello]

I'm starting in a couple of weeks at one; just wondering if there's any more of you guys out there.

 

[ucscc10]

well, i know of some (i'm not one), but from what i remember them saying at one point is that the "contract" you sign with apple forbids you from these types of sites. i may be wrong here, but i remember hearing that from a friend- meaning that they might not respond.

 

[yellow]

You are correct.. being an Apple Employee means you're not supposed to frequent forums and the like.

 

[Flyinace2000]

I used to work for a Apple Store. and yes, you can read macrumors on off time but you are not suppose to post.

 

[Koodauw]

I used to work for a Apple Store. and yes, you can read macrumors on off time but you are not suppose to post.

and i'm sure that really stopped you

 

[Flyinace2000]

and i'm sure that really stopped you

Actually, it did. I only worked there for the summer (3 months) so i only had to go without posting on MR for 3 months. If i was still working their i don't know how long i could of held out. I would of probably got a new username that was not linked to me in anyway.

 

[IPCostello]

See this Apple

Well if there are any reps from Apple watching, I would like to say that I was unaware of this legality and I will cease and desist; not looking to get fired from my awesome new job before I even start!

 

[CubaTBird]

frankly i think apple could really careless

 

[katie ta achoo]

frankly i think apple could really careless

It's a thing about employees revealing apple stuff before apple reveals it.

For example, an employee could vent that they've been putting in a lot more hours per week, sorting out a new shipment. This would tell the public that they're coming out with a new computer.

Apple is famously paranoid about stuff like that.

 

[OutThere]

It's a thing about employees revealing apple stuff before apple reveals it.

For example, an employee could vent that they've been putting in a lot more hours per week, sorting out a new shipment. This would tell the public that they're coming out with a new computer.

Apple is famously paranoid about stuff like that.

Apple also likes the secretive atmosphere...even if security isn't too tight in reality, the simple idea that security is top-notch drives people wild and creates huge buzz for their products.

 

[Caitlyn]

I would love to work at an Apple Store, but that contract would bug me, as I know someone who worked at a store and left a bunch of forums. Kinda sucked.

 

[yg17]

If you post from home and never mention you're an Apple employee on the forums or tell your co-workers that you post, I don't see how Apple could find out.

 

[katie ta achoo]

If you post from home and never mention you're an Apple employee on the forums or tell your co-workers that you post, I don't see how Apple could find out.

Yeah, but do you really want to risk a paying job, just to post on an internet forum?

 

[Mord]

i know people that have been fired for posting on MR while working for apple, yet i also know some that post under an alias and get away with it, just dont be silly about it.

 

[iMeowbot]

There are some restrictions on Apple Store people that don't necessarily apply to everyone else. Here we can see an example of a long time employee giving up the goods on one of the deepest, darkest Apple secrets of them all.

 

[p0intblank]

Wow, that's insane... but awesome at the same time. If I worked for Apple, I would definitely obey their rules.

 

[yellow]

frankly i think apple could really careless

I think you mean they COULDN'T care less?

 

[Takumi]

Wow, that's insane... but awesome at the same time. If I worked for Apple, I would definitely obey their rules.

They monitor your IP to make suer you don't frequent these sites and divolge TS information.

Takumi

 

[yellow]

I think the point is, you sign your name stating you won't do X, and then you do X...

 

[MacDonaldsd]

Can someone give me some advice on how to get a job at a apple store, I don't know what to put in my CV. Im currently studying computer science at uni surely this should help.

When I apply for jobs at the apple store I never get a reply

 

[yellow]

Typically you need retail experience..

 

[Scipio]

I would love to work at an Apple Store, but that contract would bug me, as I know someone who worked at a store and left a bunch of forums. Kinda sucked.

I have friends who work at Apple Stores, they say it's cool at first, but not all it's cracked up to be.