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  • Hard times cause hard feelings

    Hello everyone. As we all know, jobs are difficult to find, but it gets even more frustrating when you're turned away from a potential job in the way I was.

    Over the past 5 months, I had filled out 4 applications to a local retail place. I won't mention the name of it, unless people ask me to. I would visit the store at least once a week to check on current hiring opportunities, and to question management about any positions they may know of.
    Being a former employee of this establishment for 3 1/2 years, acquiring two letters of recognition from the Regional Vice President for outstanding customer service, and having been awarded employee of the month once, I figured I would have a good chance of being rehired.

    However, I had talked to the store manager once before, roughly 4 months ago, and asked if there was any reason I would be unable to be rehired. He had assured me there was not, so I continued my application processes.
    I was informed by one of the management staff three days ago that three people had been hired in December, and I was curious to know why, in the 5 months I had been looking for work, did I not get a call for an interview. So, I went to talk with the location's H.R. manager.

    After waiting for about a half hour to 45 minutes for a meeting to let out, I was able to speak with the same store manager I spoke with 4 months prior who informed me that it was his opinion that I didn't want to work there. He also informed me that he thinks I don't like customers, and told me I said that to him.

    Now, why would someone take the time to fill out 4 applications, visit the store regularly, and ask various members of management about job opportunities if they really didn't want to work there? Also, why would someone invest so much effort achieving customer service awards if they didn't like customers? And finally, why would someone be voted employee of the month if they didn't like the work they do?
    "Reject the basic assumptions of civilization, especially the importance of material possessions." "The things you own end up owning you"-Tyler Durden

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    Man I'm just happy to hear from you again.....we been prayin' you get back up & runnin' soon....

    "I Have Sworn Upon the Altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson

    "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves, in the course of time, a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." -Frederic Bastiat

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    • #3
      Tell ya what...if you can gitchyer ass to Arkansass, I'll hire you on for general labor 'till you find somethin' better.....
      "I Have Sworn Upon the Altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson

      "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves, in the course of time, a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." -Frederic Bastiat

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      • #4
        +10 SAW!
        Visinedrops I know that it tears at man's guts to be treated that way, especially after the acolades you earned when you worked there before, belive me I know.
        Now i'm gonna say something that sounds stupid but in 3 weeks you may agree with me. I think your lucky you got dumped on up front.
        I have been hired for jobs on ranches where I had to relocate, invest my own money, just to find out that the SOB that had hired me had swindeled all the local folk and had started recruiting new suckers to work for him from outa state. This happened twice to me. If the fella had been an Ash Hat up front I would not have taken the job and been happier for it! Your pride is hurtin now, and with good reason, but at least you did not invest a year or two, then get shat upon.
        The road to serfdom is paved with free electric golf carts.

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        • #5
          Thanks for the words, Kenno, and BigSaw, thanks for the offer. I'm going to take my issue to the department of employment security (unemployment office) by way of a letter explaining the circumstance. Given that I'm currently waiting on a decision for benefits, and this place was #1 on my list of places to check for a job, the officials in the U.O. might just have something to say about it.

          It's not that I'm vindictive, it's that I just don't bend over and take it.
          "Reject the basic assumptions of civilization, especially the importance of material possessions." "The things you own end up owning you"-Tyler Durden

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          • #6
            Sure am sorry that you were treated so badly. Bet most of us can empathize with you. Sure wish you good luck Visine, and glad to see your post.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Visinedrops View Post
              Thanks for the words, Kenno, and BigSaw, thanks for the offer. I'm going to take my issue to the department of employment security (unemployment office) by way of a letter explaining the circumstance. Given that I'm currently waiting on a decision for benefits, and this place was #1 on my list of places to check for a job, the officials in the U.O. might just have something to say about it.

              It's not that I'm vindictive, it's that I just don't bend over and take it.
              Sorry, but I see that as vindictive. As a private company, they should be allowed to not hire you for any darn reason they want. A simple, I don't like you, your attitude, shirt color or shoe preference is enough reason in my books. Basically anything. Plus, I don't think an employer should have any obligation to answer to why they did not hire, interview or call you. Finally, if they choose the provide a reason, I think they have every right to lie or tell the truth.

              Mine is probably not a popular view on things. I also think that most (not all, but close) discrimination laws or BS. I think the right to refuse service or employment to anyone for any reason is how it should be.

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              • #8
                Visinedrops whatever you do, do not go to work for avking... Sounds like he has a sweat shop or something running in his garage.. Just funning with u bro
                Visinedrops, I am very sorry to hear of your loss in employment. If it is any comfort you are one in millions in the same boat. If there are no other options in employment
                then U must fight anything less is to give in lay down and die. Fight hard and on multiple fronts, sign petitions, file a sexual harrassment case against the guy, you
                know something to keep them busy, call the local radio station, get the word out by writing to the local paper, have the attitude that this is going to cost them big-time. You have lots of time to think of things to do to win the fight. Best of luck in your eventual victory, keep your head up and you will see better days.

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                • #9
                  Well if someone has an Associates Degree or higher, some districts require just a H.S. diploma, go to the local Board of Education and fill out an application as a substitute teacher. Pay is usually $70 bucks a day or more, here it is $80. You can usually work everyday and have inside work that is not very difficult. If you don't like kids for the most part teach middle and elementary level and those kids are much easier to teach if you are male. Check it out you might find work till something else comes along that is better.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by avking View Post
                    Sorry, but I see that as vindictive. As a private company, they should be allowed to not hire you for any darn reason they want. A simple, I don't like you, your attitude, shirt color or shoe preference is enough reason in my books. Basically anything. Plus, I don't think an employer should have any obligation to answer to why they did not hire, interview or call you. Finally, if they choose the provide a reason, I think they have every right to lie or tell the truth.

                    Mine is probably not a popular view on things. I also think that most (not all, but close) discrimination laws or BS. I think the right to refuse service or employment to anyone for any reason is how it should be.
                    Hmmm....although I am a friend of VD, I find myself in agreement w/you, AVK....I think VD just needs to find greener pastures......good luck, Bro...
                    "I Have Sworn Upon the Altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson

                    "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves, in the course of time, a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." -Frederic Bastiat

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                    • #11
                      I know my reply is late, but Visinedrops, perhaps the reason you weren't hired back is because the Manager is scared for his job, sometimes they don't like anyone coming in who may be better at the job than they are. People can be petty that way, I hope things will turn around for you soon, Keep your head up and above all stay positive (it shows)

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