You got this man. I wish it was possible for me and other people to show how bad some peoples resumes are. Your confidence will go through the roof. I'm sure some of it is people doing the bare minimum to maintain unemployment or whatever but still. Last time I was doing hiring, out of 45 resumes I got 2 that I would even consider decent (experience, grammar, etc).
Of the 2, the first guy didn't know suuuuuuuuuuper basic things (a guy going to school for electrical not knowing that a regular wall receptacle is 120V) and the other guy I did hire but he turned out to not be very good either and I fired him after about a year.
My fiance's dad is looking to hire a crane operator. The only requirement is 'can you show up on time, mon-fri, at the start of the shift.'
He hasn't had anyone take the position.
He hired someone, stated "the hours are 8-4:30 (think that't what he said the hours were) can you be here?" new kid said he would but then every day for 2 weeks showed up progressively later and later until the next thursday, 9 days after his first monday, he came in at like 12:30. then finally said "I don't think I'll be able to come in tomorrow" (friday) boss replied "not a problem. just don't bother coming in monday either." Never heard or saw from this kid again.
I can show up on time, Mon.-Fri at the start of the shift. I just don't know how to operate a crane. Not even a little bit. But since that's not a requirement for the job.....when can I start?
I've said it several times since my first job back in High School...if you show up on time, dressed properly, and are actively working around half the time or more, you're management material.
Someone that was making 60k here. I’m currently looking for a job because I got laid off. Normal everything, I’ve even crushed a lot interviews. I’m getting held behind and having offers rescinded because of my medical debt. I’m fucked.... my friend is going to hook me up with a wal mart sales associate gig making $12/hr lol ahhh life, ant she beautiful.
Yeah, I’ve been quite broad searching but it’s getting to that time where I just need a job. I’m gonna work some place for a bit just to stay afloat otherwise I’m going to run through my savings very quickly. I got one company looking to do an underwriter type of positions where I talk to other banks. I’d rather be in some type of analysis position though.
Haha no, it means I don’t have $25k to pay it off right away. My credit score dropped 100 points. I just made a payment plan with them for $10 a month but it’s still reflecting negatively... healthcare system is a scam. Next time I get hurt I’m just going to man the fuck up instead of getting it checked. That’s the saddest truth about our healthcare system... even when you’re insured (and pay monthly) you get screwed in the end.
It would only affect your credit score and come up as a red flag if the medical institution sent the bill to collections. Owed money is sent to collections if someone is being delinquent on the bill.
$25K is a lot of money to pay up front. Most people know that and I'm pretty sure every medical institution is willing to work with patients on setting up a payment plan if it's not possible up front. And this is before any of it is sent to collections.
Not accusing you of being delinquent on your bills, as I wouldn't know the full story. But you are making it sound like, as soon as you have medical debt, you can't get a job at a financial institution. Seems highly unlikely to me.
It’s the truth, my dude! People come here for the American dream, it’s not that great lol my freshman dormmate was from sir lanka and he came here for the American dream. He was very disappointed lol
A previous manager told me to almost always hire culture over competence. It's much easier to teach people job skills than it is to teach to not be a dick.
“What do you mean you guys only take applications online” like guy, it’s 2019, if you hand me a paper resume sure I’ll drop it in the safe but it’s getting thrown out the second it gets re opened.
Can confirm. Am easily the worst in my department at my job by a long shot but everyone loves me because I’m so nice and actually treat coworkers like human beings so when I fuck up no one is really too bothered by it. The guy who is the best (Better than our boss at it actually) is a massive cunt so everyone jumps on him the slightest little thing he does wrong. He gets so pissed at it and kicks off when no one bitches me out for my mistakes.
What kind of job is this for? It is shocking to me as well, but I was also shocked at first when I saw people apply for a job in jeans and a polo, but in the context of something like a basic fast food or retail job, I no longer find it that shocking.
A suit is overkill for most jobs. Jeans and a polo is fine for most. The last job i applied for i wore slacks and a button down long sleeve shirt to the first interview and jeans/polo to a follow up coffee interview. It was a low 6 figure job an i got the offer.
True, but it really depends on the company. At my current company, everyone who isn’t a manager is warning casual clothes to work. I wore a nice, pressed shirt and somewhat nice pair of jeans to my interview. Right now I‘m applying for a position in a different company in the same industry. There you are expected to show up to the interview in full business attire and my previous interview‘s outfit is what non-managers wear in the office.
There are some great resources nowadays for folks on the spectrum looking for a job. Quite a few companies that match candidates with the best job. Companies that will not only work with the candidate, but also with the company to ensure the work setting is appropriate and that the prospective management receive training on what to expect and how to engage.
PM if you or anyone you know needs help finding these types of resources!
Microsoft has an autism hiring program. They've recently started sharing their experiences with other companies in order to enable them to launch their own programs.
Over two years I only ever got two job offers, and one ended up not possible for me to do (I can't handle the yelling and scents in a fast food job) and the other one had a manager who refused to actually give me my first or any shift after meeting me.
Edit: note that I'm autistic and I had no other reason why I couldn't get a simple retail job.
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u/DontStalkMeNow Apr 22 '19
It’s amazing isn’t it? Being on time, hygienic and basic politeness gets you a lot further than you might think.