> the store "Co-manager" sorrowfully confided that the corporate office would not let them offer more than $8.50 an hour. 
The Framica frames are just that, paper or laminate glued to cheap wood. The plastic wedges are the BB answer to quick assembly line joining. >I confess I failed to conceal my dismay (horror?) After all, with what else does a newbie compare it? I almost took a job running the framing department at our local Hobby Lobby until, well into the interviewing process, the store "Co-manager" sorrowfully confided that the corporate office would not let them offer more than $8.50 an hour. 
I'll choose "b". and in the process mentioned Frame Mica, whereapon another thread was started and the ordure hit the fan! Don't take life so serious, son. I know that there are a lot of bad things said about Hobby Lobby, but I really enjoy working in the frame department. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The problem is, most people who come in, refuse to pay for the quality stuff.
They\'re really good for nothing.
But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
Make fun of them or learn from them. I have worked at hobby Lobby for years in the custom framing department. It's a good thing she is looking for a job, Walt, she probably needs one for sure after what you posted. I wish I could have started a Huge corporation by starting out selling small frames in the lobby of a craft and hobby store. JavaScript is disabled. Ah Hobby Lobby. Alan, you have just experienced the world of Big Box framing in America. A new bit of information that many of you may not be aware of is that Hobby Lobby was owned by Greco frame supply who is owned by the Green family. Now I am afraid to ask "Are the BB's stealing your potential customers?". I must confess, that more than once when interviewing prospective applicants whom appearred to be "undesirable", that I suggested a very low pay rate to end the interview. "This modest beginning has grown into 362 stores (as of September 2005) with projected sales of 1.5 billion dollars in 2005.". And ain't it true of independents as well? I only asked "Who Hobby Lobby?" It depends on the person doing the framing. We are expected to sell custom moulding to bring up the money available for payroll. It almost seems like there is two options. She's been there for about 5 months, 1 of which she has been manager. All of these supply hobby Lobby with merchandise.
\" not everything printed, is a real print \". The green family owns many companies. "Never go with a hippie to a second location" Jack Donaghy. Try to explain that to the other workers in the store that if we don't sell frames, they don't get extra hours and they don't get raises. The store co-manager and his store manager just wanted to keep payroll down.
Hince the name, Hobby Lobby. This makes you think about all the work that is out there with your name on the back - and just where some of it eventually ends up. I always try to let the customer know the correct way to frame a picture. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Within the last year Hobby Lobby purchased Greco and now owns it's own frame supply company. Someone who has never had anything done before is frequently happy with a custom mat with 1" borders on the sides and 3" on the top and bottom, because it looks so much better than the construction paper that they cut with scissors before. Oh yes..Hobby Lobby is alive and well in Texas also..but according to my source ( my sister use to work for themjust left about 4 months ago)..they are manufacturing their own moulding and it is cheap.cheapcheap quality wise..thats why the 50% off is advertised at least twice a month in this market..and according to herthey take all the short cutsthats one reason she leftshe was taught by a guy who knows his businessplus she is a CPF herself and she got sick of doing it the Hobby Lobby way.plus she got a much better offer at another company (not framing) and a 40 hour 5 day a week enviornment. They have a Wizard for mats. Walt C.
Some people are like Slinkies.
My daughter is the current frame shop manager at the local Hobby Lobby (Casper, WY). http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/company/company.cfm. It ain't nohow permanent! Our local one does not join frames - I don't know about where or how they do it since I have never order a frame from them. Why won't anyone just say Michaels or Hobby Lobby or whatever J is instead on this cryptic letter naming. They can pay more and do in many of their stores.
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But unfortuanately, their prices attract a lot of people. and the talks quickly broke down. Craft Ect.., Wood World, David & Darseys (candles). A shop is only as good as the framer(s) in it.
and the talks quickly broke down. We get to enjoy Sundays and most holidays with our families and hobby Lobby has always been good to me. the store "Co-manager" sorrowfully confided that the corporate office would not let them offer more than $8.50 an hour. You are using an out of date browser.
If you have never had anything custom framed, I am sure the job that they do at HL, M or J looks pretty terrific. American BB framing in Scotland. Jazan, I appreciate the fact that you were willing to pipe in and say what you felt you wanted to say. Since I work at Hobby Lobby, I know that the frame department determines the payroll for the whole store. Here in the mid-west we have many of them. And on top of everything else.they are rude and don't deliver work on time. From how my fellow Grumblers bash Hobby Lobby and other BB'sya got guts and I applaude you. From what I can tell they cut glass and mats on site.
I confess I failed to conceal my dismay (horror?) We have just completed a frame refurbishment job -cut down and re-join broken frame - reduce glass,double mount etc and re-fit a signed Artist's proof print that was originally 'Custom Framed at the HOBBY LOBBY Creative Center'. Gosh! You can explain the damage they could be causing and they will tell you that it is too expensive.