Knocking on wood and crossing fingers and toes!

[The Dude 206]

What??? 4,000$ that you had to pay??? That's insane!!!

Sorry, I should have been clearer. That was the fee that Ajilon was charging the company to place employees there. Essentially, they sign you to a contract and the company that wants to hire you is paying them to break that contract.

[Veronik 19]

Sorry, I should have been clearer. That was the fee that Ajilon was charging the company to place employees there. Essentially, they sign you to a contract and the company that wants to hire you is paying them to break that contract.

Ah ok... Were you a temporary employee for Ajilon? Sounds like I might not have that job for long then, I doubt they'll want to pay when push comes to shove... I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there...

[JeannieL 44]

Congrats on getting the job :-)

[Veronik 19]

Congrats on getting the job :-)

Thanks!

[Moosker 7]

Congrats!!! It's nice to finally get a job. It makes you feel a bit more settled, gives you purpose! Keep us posted!

[The Dude 206]

Ah ok... Were you a temporary employee for Ajilon? Sounds like I might not have that job for long then, I doubt they'll want to pay when push comes to shove... I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there...

I signed with Ajilon for them to find me a job. I was never going to work there. They would make their money off me, by placing me in a certain job. The problem that I encountered was that I had discovered the job I ended up getting on my own, so I didn't see much value in even bothering with their service. My employer was very happy to hire me, without having to pay the headhunter fee. Ajilon accused me and the company of essentially colluding to avoid having to pay that fee.

[Veronik 19]

I signed with Ajilon for them to find me a job. I was never going to work there. They would make their money off me, by placing me in a certain job. The problem that I encountered was that I had discovered the job I ended up getting on my own, so I didn't see much value in even bothering with their service. My employer was very happy to hire me, without having to pay the headhunter fee. Ajilon accused me and the company of essentially colluding to avoid having to pay that fee.

Ahhh ok... What a mess... I'll be contacting the woman from Alijon tomorrow to have more details on my particular situation. But at the same time, I think the company I'll be working for is aware of the deal with Alijon and what not. We'll see what happens!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Ahhh ok... What a mess... I'll be contacting the woman from Alijon tomorrow to have more details on my particular situation. But at the same time, I think the company I'll be working for is aware of the deal with Alijon and what not. We'll see what happens!

Many businesses go this route as they they figure they are getting sent suitable applicants and they know their is a fee associated with it. I guess they figure it saves them time. Congrats

[Krikit 1,163]

Yes, it's a normal process, Vero. It costs $$$$ for proper advertising and is a huge drain weeding through the applicants for the right person. When an employer goes through an agency they drastically reduce the length of time and resources it takes to get the right person for the job. When you got to the employer interview stage after being interviewed by the agency you were already earmarked as a promising candidate.

[Veronik 19]

Good, you guys are very reassuring! I'll be enjoying my last two days of doing nothing! I think that as much as I hated it some days, I'll miss it too!

[The Dude 206]

Yes, it's a normal process, Vero. It costs $$$$ for proper advertising and is a huge drain weeding through the applicants for the right person. When an employer goes through an agency they drastically reduce the length of time and resources it takes to get the right person for the job. When you got to the employer interview stage after being interviewed by the agency you were already earmarked as a promising candidate.

What she said.

Sorry, wasn't trying to scare you about it. I just wanted you to be aware of it as many companies go this route, but will also take applications from people not interviewing via agencies. I ran into one of those situations where it all just went to #######.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Congrats on getting the job! One step closer to getting more transitioned!

I start a new job on Monday too! Yay for new jobs!

[Colleens 40]

Yay for starting new jobs!!

[Veronik 19]

Sorry, wasn't trying to scare you about it. I just wanted you to be aware of it as many companies go this route, but will also take applications from people not interviewing via agencies. I ran into one of those situations where it all just went to #######.

Nah, you're ok, I was glad that you said something because I would have never thought of asking Ajilon questions about it. I did today, and I'll be eligible to be hired with the actual company I work for after 700 hours with no fine for them. Thank you for the heads-up, I tend to be naive with a lot of things, and I need someone to bring me back to reality a lot of times!

Congrats SapphireDreams!!! What kind of work do you do?

[OBX 51]

Got the job! :dance:

I start on Monday, 8:30 to 5:30, Monday to Friday! Gosh I'm so happy! FINALLY things are falling into place!!! Thank you Karma! And thanks everyone for the cheers and pep talk!!!! I think this deserve a 32 oz Margarita from the neighborhood's mexican restaurant!

Congratulations!