07-16-2006, 03:23 PM
07-22-2006, 10:34 PM
Well, hopefully I won't have to go back to middleton this tuesday because I've got a job interview with another place, one close to home. They're hiring for customer service, display, and management and they're willing to train. It's in an air-conditioned building and they have three shifts. From how quickly they wanted an interview, I'm betting that if I check out, I'll probably be hired the next day.
Now, there's just the small problem of telling my dad, who thinks I'm throwing away a good oppurtunity by quitting middleton. Well, I've talked to two co-workers there. One's worked there for twenty years, could have been promoted but doesn't want to be, and says he now wishes he never heard of sheetmetal work. The other has worked there for sixteen years, is a foreman, and is also saying that sheetmetal isn't the way to make a living. Not to mention I can't see myself ever coming back to this kind of work, which is what my dad says is the benefit of learning something like this.
Now, there's just the small problem of telling my dad, who thinks I'm throwing away a good oppurtunity by quitting middleton. Well, I've talked to two co-workers there. One's worked there for twenty years, could have been promoted but doesn't want to be, and says he now wishes he never heard of sheetmetal work. The other has worked there for sixteen years, is a foreman, and is also saying that sheetmetal isn't the way to make a living. Not to mention I can't see myself ever coming back to this kind of work, which is what my dad says is the benefit of learning something like this.
12-05-2006, 08:44 PM
OK, sorry for having dug this out of the grave but it looks to me like I'm not going to get any sleep so might as well vent my frustration and angst and here's why....
Since my last count....lets see if i can backtrack it long enough to show you what i mean....
Since then i have been to more places seeking employment and something that had me smile was when I got a call from Toys R Us for a job, I applied online and the next day I received a phone call and I was extremely happy. That day was about less then a month ago, I wore a nice shirt from Tony Hawk that had been ironed and fully buttoned. clean Vans Black Jeans that look similar to black dress pants, a pair of nice looking black Payless brand boots, and one necklace a ring and one watch. I had to trick my parents into believing I had to shop with my friend and I brought a book bag and brought my shoes as to be more comfortable. As I went into the place, I didn't waiver I went straight to the information desk in a kind but in a commanding voice that wasn't to loud but annunciated told her, "Excuse me ma'am, Hello, I am here for the interview, and I am wondering if you can direct me to the room that I must go into, that would be so great." At which time I flashed a nice smirk and continued to listen to what she had to say. I thanked her and head of into the direction I had 10 minutes before the start of the interview because I believe in the principle of being late and on time is unacceptable. I went into this room to the right side of the bathrooms and walked in, I was greeted by the person that answered the phones, she was Junior manager of the store, told me to sit and to relax. I looked around the room and it was horrid, 1 ft lockers for all employees, vending machines that are never filled, flies flying around everywhere, garbage stacked and one employee that couldn't stop looking at his 3 cell phones. 10 minutes pass and I am called into the interview in one of the side rooms, I presented myself by my name and one time firm single pump hand shake and sat down when told to do so. I kept all my answers honest and to the point. It was over in 12 minutes, I was in that room for under 25 minutes. I was surprised and she said I should be getting a call which till this day that remains .....not received. Called back 3 times since and each time told me the same thing....
Now onto the surprise interview, the one I thought would be the best job for me. A place called Tunes which is like my sanctum for all thats music, is about a 4 mile walk from my house and into a different city, but its well worth it. I am extremely happy to hear a call from them and that they were interested in my application. Almost all the employees down there know me and even the manager, I mean come on, I go there like twice a month on average maybe more. Used Cd's and Dvd's along with new items as well, it owns its competition, I've bought so many interesting selections, all in the range of 2$ and under per CD. Even though they have that annoying scan bar that is glued to the cd on used ones, its really the quality of the cds I mean you can actually listen to the full album. That got me really excited and he asked me to come in, this was 2 weeks ago and I was filled with joy, I picked an early time so that i can shop around there to see if I can browse for gifts afterward. So I go an hour and 20 minutes early to the interview, this time I did the all brown thing I had a light caramel and brown Tony Hawk Shirt pressed once again by me, My pair of dark midnight blue denim jeans, brown Spalding skate shoes, a black denim army style jacket from Old Navy and once again one brace, one watch, one ring and one necklace. I was ready to go and I am always freshly cut and washed and styled.
I head out the door and had lots of time so I enjoyed my 8 block walk to get to the bus, I might as well so I don't get my close messed up or anything of that same right. I walk downhill and make a left then a right to street that has the side of my bus that I want to take down to Hoboken. To my dismay the light turned green on the crossing traffic and in front of me and three care lengths behind was my bus. I was angry I tried to jaywalk but no one allowed me over, but the bus stopped at my stop long enough to let people off and to get stopped by the red light. By that time the light had turned green and I sprint as quick as a can across it. On the other side of the street I tried to stay along the outer edge of the sidewalk, and was almost there when a woman maybe 30 feet ahead of me turned the corner with her two huge dogs, one being a German Shepherd and the other A Husky pure breed. She looked at me , she had to be at least in her mid 50's if not early 60's. I saw the dogs and ran terribly close to the street but she moved into the middle and then closer to me all the while starring at me, when I got 10 feet from the bus she let go or tugged on the leash of the husky and that one bite me in the right wrist and held on for quite some time. Long enough to allow the bus to get a green light and zoom off. Now Im pissed, checking all the signs for blood and any tearing of the skin, which there was none. Then the old woman started to taunt me!!! LIKE Woman, remove yourself before you will get beaten. She started to call for me and tell the man at the hot dog stand that she thought I would steal her purse. HELLO YOU BLIND BITCH, didn't you see a FUCKING THING on wheels that TRANSPORTS PEOPLE or are you a moron? I got enraged she accused me and she kept looking my way, so instead of that I call my mom and I said I will walk to my dang interview, cause her other precious son, I know since he was asleep, there would be no way in hell he would drive me.
This is one of those days that my attire as a rocker saved me from going to the hospital for a rabies shot x_X. Those things are 6 inches long. Mind you after that wouldn't you be shaken up? HELL YES... I was walking there in the most quick and effective way possible and also allow myself to relax the best I could but I was really unable to but I got there with 23 minutes to spare. I drank my water and tried to cool down and entered the store with about 8 minutes. I saw my friend from Confirmation class there and I smiled and asked the other dude, I was here for my interview and he said cool. I thanked her because I knew she wanted me to get this job...I think... But I went inside the office and sat down and he told me things about the history of the store as well how flexible they can be with there hours and I was more then happy throughout the interview but I was nervous about my health, my answers seemed to be even more genuine and even more honest then before and he was amazed at my knowledge of all genre's of music. I even told him if I seemed to be a little bit on the edge cause I got bit by a dog at which he laughed. Man that boss was really nice and someone I think i would enjoy. The position would be between 3 others making me have a 25 % chance to get the job and he told me that he would call me the next day if I would have the job and that if I didn't receive his call, that he is sorry.
I stayed starring at the phone almost all day and no one called, I woke up at 8 am and went to sleep around 8am waiting...hoping and praying that this would be my opportunity. To my dismay no job, all that wasted time all for what? The chance to piss off some lady....that was it....I'm angry that this had almost not had happened, man if I had another interview I could change it, but my psyche was messed up with the dog thing..
Like what the fuck!!!!! this has gotten worse now...and I have waited forever and a day to post this and since I couldn't think of one, now I'm fuming and I am angry......I'm angry that I get turned down by probably some moron that fits some damn quota of being a minority or someone that qualifications are nothing. Its getting me angry and its making me stress so much... heh...whatever...Life has been a Bitch to me all my life....I will not give up...just looking for some support from my family.....
Since my last count....lets see if i can backtrack it long enough to show you what i mean....
Quote:I have been too......
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3652 places for employment; out of these.......
2434 places were only hiring; out of these......
2000 collected applications; out ot these.....
1678 were still hiring when I handed my application; out of these.....
1014 applications handed in with a resume; out of these.......
437 of them called me back requesting additional info; out of these.......
121 asked me to come into a 1st interview; out of these....
40 asked me to come in to a 2nd interview; out of these......
2 asked me to come into a 3rd and final interview; out of these......
0 hired me.......with all the money I could have saved not doing this
let me see........
trains (one full trip is equal to 5$) (I ve been to all the 2nd interviews on trains.) and needed about an extra 40 trips......40+40=80x5=$400
Buses (one bus costs $1.35 on average) ( I ve used the bus half the times I collected the bus so 1000) 1000x1.35=$1350
taxis: ($50 for 2 times) $100
Food: ($7 on average and about the same number of requests so about 450) 7x450=$3150
Misc: (other things, lets guesstimate.) $500
Combined total: 400+1350=1750+100=1850+3150=5000+500=5500......
Total gained from working: $0
Since then i have been to more places seeking employment and something that had me smile was when I got a call from Toys R Us for a job, I applied online and the next day I received a phone call and I was extremely happy. That day was about less then a month ago, I wore a nice shirt from Tony Hawk that had been ironed and fully buttoned. clean Vans Black Jeans that look similar to black dress pants, a pair of nice looking black Payless brand boots, and one necklace a ring and one watch. I had to trick my parents into believing I had to shop with my friend and I brought a book bag and brought my shoes as to be more comfortable. As I went into the place, I didn't waiver I went straight to the information desk in a kind but in a commanding voice that wasn't to loud but annunciated told her, "Excuse me ma'am, Hello, I am here for the interview, and I am wondering if you can direct me to the room that I must go into, that would be so great." At which time I flashed a nice smirk and continued to listen to what she had to say. I thanked her and head of into the direction I had 10 minutes before the start of the interview because I believe in the principle of being late and on time is unacceptable. I went into this room to the right side of the bathrooms and walked in, I was greeted by the person that answered the phones, she was Junior manager of the store, told me to sit and to relax. I looked around the room and it was horrid, 1 ft lockers for all employees, vending machines that are never filled, flies flying around everywhere, garbage stacked and one employee that couldn't stop looking at his 3 cell phones. 10 minutes pass and I am called into the interview in one of the side rooms, I presented myself by my name and one time firm single pump hand shake and sat down when told to do so. I kept all my answers honest and to the point. It was over in 12 minutes, I was in that room for under 25 minutes. I was surprised and she said I should be getting a call which till this day that remains .....not received. Called back 3 times since and each time told me the same thing....
Now onto the surprise interview, the one I thought would be the best job for me. A place called Tunes which is like my sanctum for all thats music, is about a 4 mile walk from my house and into a different city, but its well worth it. I am extremely happy to hear a call from them and that they were interested in my application. Almost all the employees down there know me and even the manager, I mean come on, I go there like twice a month on average maybe more. Used Cd's and Dvd's along with new items as well, it owns its competition, I've bought so many interesting selections, all in the range of 2$ and under per CD. Even though they have that annoying scan bar that is glued to the cd on used ones, its really the quality of the cds I mean you can actually listen to the full album. That got me really excited and he asked me to come in, this was 2 weeks ago and I was filled with joy, I picked an early time so that i can shop around there to see if I can browse for gifts afterward. So I go an hour and 20 minutes early to the interview, this time I did the all brown thing I had a light caramel and brown Tony Hawk Shirt
I head out the door and had lots of time so I enjoyed my 8 block walk to get to the bus, I might as well so I don't get my close messed up or anything of that same right. I walk downhill and make a left then a right to street that has the side of my bus that I want to take down to Hoboken. To my dismay the light turned green on the crossing traffic and in front of me and three care lengths behind was my bus. I was angry I tried to jaywalk but no one allowed me over, but the bus stopped at my stop long enough to let people off and to get stopped by the red light. By that time the light had turned green and I sprint as quick as a can across it. On the other side of the street I tried to stay along the outer edge of the sidewalk, and was almost there when a woman maybe 30 feet ahead of me turned the corner with her two huge dogs, one being a German Shepherd and the other A Husky pure breed. She looked at me , she had to be at least in her mid 50's if not early 60's. I saw the dogs and ran terribly close to the street but she moved into the middle and then closer to me all the while starring at me, when I got 10 feet from the bus she let go or tugged on the leash of the husky and that one bite me in the right wrist and held on for quite some time. Long enough to allow the bus to get a green light and zoom off. Now Im pissed, checking all the signs for blood and any tearing of the skin, which there was none. Then the old woman started to taunt me!!! LIKE Woman, remove yourself before you will get beaten. She started to call for me and tell the man at the hot dog stand that she thought I would steal her purse. HELLO YOU BLIND BITCH, didn't you see a FUCKING THING on wheels that TRANSPORTS PEOPLE or are you a moron? I got enraged she accused me and she kept looking my way, so instead of that I call my mom and I said I will walk to my dang interview, cause her other precious son, I know since he was asleep, there would be no way in hell he would drive me.
This is one of those days that my attire as a rocker saved me from going to the hospital for a rabies shot x_X. Those things are 6 inches long. Mind you after that wouldn't you be shaken up? HELL YES... I was walking there in the most quick and effective way possible and also allow myself to relax the best I could but I was really unable to but I got there with 23 minutes to spare. I drank my water and tried to cool down and entered the store with about 8 minutes. I saw my friend from Confirmation class there and I smiled and asked the other dude, I was here for my interview and he said cool. I thanked her because I knew she wanted me to get this job...I think... But I went inside the office and sat down and he told me things about the history of the store as well how flexible they can be with there hours and I was more then happy throughout the interview but I was nervous about my health, my answers seemed to be even more genuine and even more honest then before and he was amazed at my knowledge of all genre's of music. I even told him if I seemed to be a little bit on the edge cause I got bit by a dog at which he laughed. Man that boss was really nice and someone I think i would enjoy. The position would be between 3 others making me have a 25 % chance to get the job and he told me that he would call me the next day if I would have the job and that if I didn't receive his call, that he is sorry.
I stayed starring at the phone almost all day and no one called, I woke up at 8 am and went to sleep around 8am waiting...hoping and praying that this would be my opportunity. To my dismay no job, all that wasted time all for what? The chance to piss off some lady....that was it....I'm angry that this had almost not had happened, man if I had another interview I could change it, but my psyche was messed up with the dog thing..
Like what the fuck!!!!! this has gotten worse now...and I have waited forever and a day to post this and since I couldn't think of one, now I'm fuming and I am angry......I'm angry that I get turned down by probably some moron that fits some damn quota of being a minority or someone that qualifications are nothing. Its getting me angry and its making me stress so much...
12-06-2006, 11:57 AM
O.O
damn, thats harsh...man, I mean...well what is there to say?
well, i'm sorry that you couldn't get a job...man that's harsh...well, I shall send you a good luck charm in spirit. I hope you get it next time...
damn, thats harsh...man, I mean...well what is there to say?
well, i'm sorry that you couldn't get a job...man that's harsh...well, I shall send you a good luck charm in spirit. I hope you get it next time...
12-06-2006, 12:34 PM
Gabs, I know you won't talk to me, but I want to offer my 'condolences'
I am so sorry finding a job isn't working very well for you. I know how your parents, mostly your mom, can get about the whole job thing. You just can't give up, Gabs...
You are only 20...barely into the real world. You have your whole life ahead of you. Your life at the moment, may not be turning out as you planned, but you have so much time. Please Gabs...just please please hang in there.
Though it may not mean much to you anymore, I love you Gabs...and I hope things get better for you.
I am so sorry finding a job isn't working very well for you. I know how your parents, mostly your mom, can get about the whole job thing. You just can't give up, Gabs...
You are only 20...barely into the real world. You have your whole life ahead of you. Your life at the moment, may not be turning out as you planned, but you have so much time. Please Gabs...just please please hang in there.
Though it may not mean much to you anymore, I love you Gabs...and I hope things get better for you.
12-07-2006, 04:29 AM
Thanks you two, I just hope that this streak of "bad news go's away. It urks me to the point that it drives me as close to insanity as possible. Getting a job isn't supposed to be this difficult around this area, but having an intelligence can lead to your downfall? Heh, talk about why stupidity really hurts my head....--;;
12-07-2006, 07:27 AM
Now Gabs, this is just my opinion...but I think finding a job there would be harder than anything. You live in a big city with lots of people...
*hugs you gently*
I really hope you find a job soon...
Good luck..
*hugs you gently*
I really hope you find a job soon...
Good luck..
12-13-2006, 08:28 AM
thanks.. --;; I really need a job lol...It gets harder but I will never give up, just like everything I have done in my life, I am always pushing harder to fall only to walk again...
12-13-2006, 11:44 AM
With the way you type, I know there's a nice secretarial position out there for you somewhere. You should try posting your r
12-13-2006, 01:07 PM
[quote=Wisemon]With the way you type, I know there's a nice secretarial position out there for you somewhere. You should try posting your r