October 8, 201213 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 8, 2012 -> 05:32 AM) I hate the application process is now. Applying online is garbage. I'm applying for jobs I am over qualified for and can't even get in touch with anyone or an interview. Frustrating. I came to a conclusion that you either know someone there or you might as well not even try.
October 8, 201213 yr QUOTE (G&T @ Oct 7, 2012 -> 01:37 PM) So this is nice... The attorneys in my office are union because we work for government. This year, everyone was forced into 15 furlough days in lieu of layoffs. Back in July the union filed a grievance over the furloughs for lost wages this year (and stand a good chance of winning). I got hired in September and have been working for two weeks. I've had nothing to do with any of these actions. Nevertheless, if the union wins the arbitration and gets back pay, guess who will be laid off to cover the expenses? Me. So after months of unemployment and struggling to get my career in order, I land a job I really like, and 2 weeks in, I have to worry about this crap. And of course, the old people with secured pensions don't give a s*** because seniority is all that matters. Wow, that blows dude. Sorry.
October 8, 201213 yr QUOTE (farmteam @ Oct 8, 2012 -> 08:07 AM) Wow, that blows dude. Sorry. Well my union rep says I'm over reacting but I'm not convinced.
October 9, 201213 yr QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Oct 5, 2012 -> 10:07 PM) So sports blogging is a paid job?? How does one make money this way. I have all the time in the world right now. Affiliate marketing.
October 9, 201213 yr QUOTE (G&T @ Oct 8, 2012 -> 06:26 PM) Well my union rep says I'm over reacting but I'm not convinced. Of he course he does. He is protecting his job and his raise.
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 03:35 PM) So, tomorrow I have a phone interview for a job at Walt Disney World Nice.
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) So, tomorrow I have a phone interview for a job at Walt Disney World So which character will you be dressed up as?
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 11:18 AM) So which character will you be dressed up as?
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) So, tomorrow I have a phone interview for a job at Walt Disney World Second phone interview next Tuesday!!!
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 10:19 AM) Nice. QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 11:18 AM) So which character will you be dressed up as? It's to be a stage technician (Sound/Video/Lighting/Pyrotechnics) Edited October 18, 201213 yr by Athomeboy_2000
October 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 02:43 PM) Second phone interview next Tuesday!!! Damn, congrats!
October 19, 201213 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) So, tomorrow I have a phone interview for a job at Walt Disney World Good luck!
October 19, 201213 yr BTW, in case you didn't know, http://www.forbes.com/pictures/el45fkjmk/n...smark-nd/"" target="_blank">Bismark, ND has the lowest unemployment rate in the entire US. Now, if someone could direct me to Bismark, ND, I would greatly appreciate it. (PS...there are still so many jobs here it'll make your head spin...please move here, because I need Sox brethren in BISMARCK, ND)
October 19, 201213 yr Question for the masses/conversation starter. Rank these 1-10, 1 most important, 10 least important. Would be interesting to see what others are looking for. These are in no particular order. Should be interesting to see differences in answers based on age, line of work, etc. Interesting Work Loyalty of Supervisor Being in on Things Appreciation of Work Done High Wages Job Security Tactful Discipline Good Work Conditions Promotion Potential Help on Personal Problems
October 19, 201213 yr I'm going to include some things you didn't list: 1 Job Security 2 Location 3 Benefits 4 Interesting Work 5 Schedule 6 High Wages* 7 Good Work Conditions 8 Promotion Potential 9 Loyalty of Supervisor 10 Appreciation of Work Done I put an asterisk next to High Wages, because based on location and benefits, there is a minimum salary I would require to maintain my family's standard of living, so in some respects that would be #1, but when you talk about salary above and beyond that minimum, items 1-5 would be more important.
October 23, 201213 yr Interviewing in this country is a God-damned joke. Thanks for the feedback, robots.
October 23, 201213 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 22, 2012 -> 10:14 PM) Interviewing in this country is a God-damned joke. Thanks for the feedback, robots. Damn HR.
October 25, 201213 yr b****in and moaning on facebook about a job has finally paid off...If I can figure out a way to get a car I'll finally have a full time job making some decent money at a metal shop.
October 25, 201213 yr I hear sprint is hiring people to work on their 4G LTE expansion by working on their towers, I also hear those people get paid very well. I wonder if I could get over my fear of heights so that I can collect some serious cash.
October 25, 201213 yr Here's a question: We all have our soxtalk personalities. I know many of you hate my position on Ozzie Guillen and some former Sox players and my style of posting. My question is: If you were a business owner and I applied for a job at your company, would you reject me because of things I post on soxtalk. Just curious to see if this fantasy world message board relates to real life as well. Would Greg be eliminated as a job candidate because of a message board?? Thank u for responding.
October 25, 201213 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 04:06 PM) Here's a question: We all have our soxtalk personalities. I know many of you hate my position on Ozzie Guillen and some former Sox players and my style of posting. My question is: If you were a business owner and I applied for a job at your company, would you reject me because of things I post on soxtalk. Just curious to see if this fantasy world message board relates to real life as well. Would Greg be eliminated as a job candidate because of a message board?? Thank u for responding. I'd hire you just to keep things interesting at work. Edited October 25, 201213 yr by 2nd_city_saint787
October 25, 201213 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 03:06 PM) Here's a question: We all have our soxtalk personalities. I know many of you hate my position on Ozzie Guillen and some former Sox players and my style of posting. My question is: If you were a business owner and I applied for a job at your company, would you reject me because of things I post on soxtalk. Just curious to see if this fantasy world message board relates to real life as well. Would Greg be eliminated as a job candidate because of a message board?? Thank u for responding. Yes and no, you'd have to be pretty extreme in what you say for me to automatically dismiss you (such as racist remarks, etc). If a I saw a great resume come by for an open position, I try to not let factors such as Facebook and forums interfere because I think that your life is your life, and as long as you have proven to be professional in your previous line of work then I would expect that to continue in your next one. That said, I think my way of thinking is probably in the minority in terms of not checking social media for candidates and judging them by that.
October 25, 201213 yr Also, from a town hall meeting for my IT organization: IT unemployment is down to 1.9%
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