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glassdoor? i was a cashier at a gas station and our ship began to start sinking so i'm jumping overboard before we sink
 
you go boy said:
this is great advice but im not feeling the constructive criticism even though it helps you out... im the type where i practice on my interview on my own but not with someone in person like my friend... i know its better that way but i cant take the awkwardness and critcism that comes with it :lol:.... and once i go on interviews nobody is harder on judging me than myself so while im on my interview and i mess up and i know exactly what i did wrong and will work on it on the next interview
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My friend works in recruitment and i know he would gladly flamethrow my **** :lol:

Given the roles i'm going for i think i can get by doing it myself. I'm super critical anyway.

I think palpable enthusiasm is one thing i'm definitely missing. My base line demeanour is that of someone who has just taken opium.
 
USABasketball08 said:
Stressing about this job I interviewed for bros.

I graduate in May but I started working this public consulting job full-time a few months ago. Salary is ok.

Last Thursday, I interviewed for another job that PAID much better (60K~) I emailed the senior recruiter in HR that set up my interview and asked if there was any update regarding my interview. She responded:

"Hello USA,

Thank you very much for interviewing for the XXXX position. I know the managers were very impressed with you and your experience and hoping for a decision on Friday or Monday.

Please advise of any questions and appreciate you and your interest in XXXXX."

I'm anxious as hell. This job would really help my career. Not sure if I got it even though I nailed the interview.
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Still haven't heard anything. It's annoying when you don't get that confirmation you didn't get it. :lol:

I read that in other countries they're much more direct.
 
man this firm I interviewed with asked me for references last week but havent gotten back to me yet. the wait is killing me
 
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For my jobless brethren:

Idk if it's all regions, but I know for a fact that ATT is hiring premises technicians like crazy in the Chicago area. So I'd definitely give it a look, my interview has already been scheduled
 
My rule of thumb is if i dont hear anything in 2 weeks, i write the company off. No time to wait and wait for them to tell they didn't go with me.
 
Yeah in my case the interview panel said i'd hear this week so i'm calling tomorrow.

I'm always less productive when i'm waiting on a verdict so i need to know if i have to keep it moving.
 
Got the call back. No bueno.

Feedback i got was i didn't go into enough detail on the answers and that i should probably try rehearsing the interview beforehand.

Not the first time I've heard this so I've got to make some changes in my approach.
 
Has anyone used a staffing agency before?

I'm thinking I just need to ride it out with the company I'm at now for a year and then jump into something else.

I don't graduate until May and I'm already working my first salaried job, but it's not the best fit.
 
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Need some input for my sister, she's a social worker and does a lot with hospice patients. The reason she decided to take this job and leave her previous one was that it offered about 10k more and she felt she could have a positive impact with personal/emotional ties since our grandmother was on hospice. Every time I speak with her she's emotionally drained, she takes home tons of work, co workers and boss offer little support (she was recently thrown under the bus for something), and has less time to enjoy for herself. She recently got engaged and wants to keep the job in order to save for the wedding, but I can tell the job is wearing on her and I hate to see her not enjoy her job like she previously did. My question is, what was the breaking point for anyone who was in a similar situation? I've been in the hunt for an engineering job for a while and the only advice I can give her is to be thankful for a job while striving to eventually be where you want to be. I feel like she is under tremendous stress and I would appreciate any relevant input that I can maybe pass on to her. TIA

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I would tell her that being happy is more important than making money. Unless some major deposits were made, I would push back the wedding and just look for another place to work if I couldn't stick it out at the job. Money is cool to have but it's not more important than your health

I had a ****** job before and I knew it had to end when my manager got so under my skin that I started grinding my teeth. I would wake up with my jaw hurting because I would clench my teeth in my sleep and during the day at work. I swapped managers and it got a lot better but I was ready to quit since I was going to get my masters later that year
 
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I'll try to make this as short as possible...

Need some input for my sister, she's a social worker and does a lot with hospice patients. The reason she decided to take this job and leave her previous one was that it offered about 10k more and she felt she could have a positive impact with personal/emotional ties since our grandmother was on hospice. Every time I speak with her she's emotionally drained, she takes home tons of work, co workers and boss offer little support (she was recently thrown under the bus for something), and has less time to enjoy for herself. She recently got engaged and wants to keep the job in order to save for the wedding, but I can tell the job is wearing on her and I hate to see her not enjoy her job like she previously did. My question is, what was the breaking point for anyone who was in a similar situation? I've been in the hunt for an engineering job for a while and the only advice I can give her is to be thankful for a job while striving to eventually be where you want to be. I feel like she is under tremendous stress and I would appreciate any relevant input that I can maybe pass on to her. TIA
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Being an EMT, I can relate to your sister's situation. My advice would be to talk about her work with a close friend or co-worker at her job. That helps me let go of my venom and energy because I hate bringing back emotions from a rough day.

-Clintwestwood
 
Wafflegeist said:
I would tell her that being happy is more important than making money. Unless some major deposits were made, I would push back the wedding and just look for another place to work if I couldn't stick it out at the job. Money is cool to have but it's not more important than your health

I had a ****** job before and I knew it had to end when my manager got so under my skin that I started grinding my teeth. I would wake up with my jaw hurting because I would clench my teeth in my sleep and during the day at work. I swapped managers and it got a lot better but I was ready to quit since I was going to get my masters later that year
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I definitely appreciate the input. Thanks for reinforcing the Happiness > Money train of thought. Heck, I've been searching for a job now and have been finding little things each day to be happy and thankful for.

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Being an EMT, I can relate to your sister's situation. My advice would be to talk about her work with a close friend or co-worker at her job. That helps me let go of my venom and energy because I hate bringing back emotions from a rough day.
-Clintwestwood
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Thank you. I definitely try to listen to her issues and provide what little input I can. With her being engaged now I think it has helped her overall mood and outlook on life. Obviously, money will be an issue with the wedding coming, but her in-laws and my parents have preached "no need to rush things".
 
MrSwagtastic said:
I'll try to make this as short as possible...

Need some input for my sister, she's a social worker and does a lot with hospice patients. The reason she decided to take this job and leave her previous one was that it offered about 10k more and she felt she could have a positive impact with personal/emotional ties since our grandmother was on hospice. Every time I speak with her she's emotionally drained, she takes home tons of work, co workers and boss offer little support (she was recently thrown under the bus for something), and has less time to enjoy for herself. My question is, what was the breaking point for anyone who was in a similar situation?

*edit* sorry fambs for such a long post
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She's got to be honest with herself... What does she want and need and is the role providing that for her?

It's hard to admit things aren't working out sometimes because it's perceived as failure.


Wafflegeist said:
I would tell her that being happy is more important than making money. Unless some major deposits were made, I would push back the wedding and just look for another place to work if I couldn't stick it out at the job. Money is cool to have but it's not more important than your health

I had a ****** job before and I knew it had to end when my manager got so under my skin that I started grinding my teeth. I would wake up with my jaw hurting because I would clench my teeth in my sleep and during the day at work. I swapped managers and it got a lot better but I was ready to quit since I was going to get my masters later that year
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I feel you man. I had a job where i used to get anxiety to the point where i felt physically sick.
 
interview with pepsi for a general laborer position, anyone ever done something like that or have any experience with a pepsico interview?
 
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