The Vent Part Quatre

[Flames9_RN 358]

Don't feel bad--I know some VERY smart people--that have great common sense too,lol---Not get hired by Mcdonalds!! lol

Hope things turn around for ya!!

[ashenflowers 5]

McDonald's doesn't hire smart people. They know they'll turn into bitter angry employees and blow up the place. Or pee in the fountain drinks.

[Danu 19]

lol, thanks guys.

[Gemmie 142]

If it makes you or anyone else feel better, I had an interview for McDonalds in the UK and never got the job (when I was desperate to buy a plane ticket to see my husband).

And I claim to be a smart person who interviewed very well.

Edited September 1, 2010 by Gemmie

[Kimbear 53]

So I'm sure many people can sympathize with this...the economy sucks.

I have applied to every job down here I can think of that I am qualified for (except fast food places...yet) and so far, nothing but rejection emails if I'm lucky. I have years of customer service work, I'm good at what I do, and yet I can't even get a damn interview. I just got another rejection letter and I literally burst into tears. It feels like I'm never going to get a job, and I only have enough money for payments on my car till like next March...after that we are going to be screwed if I cant find something. Guess its time to start looking at McD's to see if any of them are hiring..not that I have much confidence that I'd even get an interview there.

Im afraid of this as well. I have always worked some form of customer service, be it on the phone, in a store, or as a manager for franchises. I have plenty of experience 10 years of which was at the same company. However, i have not worked in over a year. And the Chicagoland area is pretty damn packed for people looking for new jobs etc.

The only thing making this a little bit easier come next month, is that David finally got his promotion, and a pay raise for the first time in two years. After the last month of back and forth and him not knowing where he stood, he finally got his answer.

And of course our fist pay has to go to the vet now My dog Lex has developed some sort of allergy and we can't figure out what its from. He's been on benadryl for the last few days waiting for his vet appointment, but even that wont stop him from literally scratching his skin to shreds. We had to tie one of my shirts on him to stop him from scratching and will have to probably get blood tests done. I was pretty sure his food was fine, it's the Salmon and brown rice with no corn formula, but now with all the damn geese around here, i'm wondering if he picked something up from them on the grass. Poor poor puppy is soo itchy and upset he is ornery and barky and growling at everyone.

Too bad Wes can't get us jobs at blizzard eh? LOL then again..maybe i dont really wanna work for Activision lol.

Edited September 1, 2010 by Kimbear

[Marilyn. 340]

I have been trying to find a nanny job and there isn't many to choose from and the ones that are available have crazy hours, they are too far away or they want to pay you 2 to 3 dollars an hour...

[Canadiandggal 49]

I want a job at Blizzard

[Ontarkie 14,193]

I want a job at Blizzard

that would be fun

Edited September 2, 2010 by Ontarkie

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Don't feel too bad Danu, sometimes it just takes time to find the right opportunity. Our office is hiring right now for an entry level position, and they got over 200 responses to the add they put up on Craigslist. When you have 200 people applying for one job, it's really easy to fall through the cracks, even if you're educated and qualified. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of luck. They told me that when I was hired, it was the same situation. I guess I just had some luck on my side, after applying for dozens of jobs that got me nowhere. I'm sure you'll find something, March is a long time from now!

Speaking of McDonalds... I had a job interview at McDonald's when I was 17. The manager interviewing me started telling me all the things she would expect me to do. One of them was staying until 12am everyday to close. After she asked me if that is something I think I could do and I just looked at her and said, "No, not really, I'll pass" Then I ended up with a Tim Hortons job, which is really so much better... Or not really.

[Danu 19]

Yeah I know that this particular one they had over 800 applications for 20 spots. It sucks though.

[Colleens 40]

Im afraid of this as well. I have always worked some form of customer service, be it on the phone, in a store, or as a manager for franchises. I have plenty of experience 10 years of which was at the same company. However, i have not worked in over a year. And the Chicagoland area is pretty damn packed for people looking for new jobs etc.

The only thing making this a little bit easier come next month, is that David finally got his promotion, and a pay raise for the first time in two years. After the last month of back and forth and him not knowing where he stood, he finally got his answer.

And of course our fist pay has to go to the vet now My dog Lex has developed some sort of allergy and we can't figure out what its from. He's been on benadryl for the last few days waiting for his vet appointment, but even that wont stop him from literally scratching his skin to shreds. We had to tie one of my shirts on him to stop him from scratching and will have to probably get blood tests done. I was pretty sure his food was fine, it's the Salmon and brown rice with no corn formula, but now with all the damn geese around here, i'm wondering if he picked something up from them on the grass. Poor poor puppy is soo itchy and upset he is ornery and barky and growling at everyone.

Too bad Wes can't get us jobs at blizzard eh? LOL then again..maybe i dont really wanna work for Activision lol.

My dogs have been like that as well. One came down with a really bad case of dandruff, and wasn't scratching so much, but when you scratched her back she was enjoying it a lot more than usual!! The other one has been more itchy, especially in his arm pits, mid belly and his back....he can't stop rolling around on the carpet!! They are both shedding more than usual too. I took them to the vet and they just gave a shampoo and conditioner with some benedryl and moisturizer in it. I am not there, but hubby said that they seem to be doing a lot better with that stuff. So hopefully it is a simple fix like that for you as well.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

And of course our fist pay has to go to the vet now My dog Lex has developed some sort of allergy and we can't figure out what its from. He's been on benadryl for the last few days waiting for his vet appointment, but even that wont stop him from literally scratching his skin to shreds. We had to tie one of my shirts on him to stop him from scratching and will have to probably get blood tests done. I was pretty sure his food was fine, it's the Salmon and brown rice with no corn formula, but now with all the damn geese around here, i'm wondering if he picked something up from them on the grass. Poor poor puppy is soo itchy and upset he is ornery and barky and growling at everyone.

I know that cats can develop allergies to fleas so that even one flea bite will set off an immune response that has them itching like crazy and literally scratching themselves bald. I don't know if dogs have that same tendency or not, but if so, that might be a possibility. They don't even need to have fleas, just have been bitten by one which easily happens when they go outside. It's called 'flea bite dermatitis'. We had one cat who was so allergic that she had to get cortisone shots every 3 months otherwise she would scratch herself to shreds. If that is the same thing with your dog, fortunately it is not expensive and easily remedied even if he does need to get the shots on a regular basis.

Anyway, I hope Lex feels much better soon.

Edited September 2, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Sprailenes 47]

Companies that are hiring

Just saw this link on msn and decided to post it here.

Someone should make an employment thread. It would be great for all people looking for a job to come in, talk about what they're doing, vent, give advice etc.

Happy searching! I'm sure something will come up for all of those looking.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Job Seeking Tip 'O The Day.

Search city websites for jobs. In the general area where I work (Greater L.A. Metro), hiring is based upon either merit, or taking some sort of general test. Police and fire departments are always hiring, even if you are not an officer, they always need support staff.

Oh right, another tip, although don't crucify me for this one, but ladies, hide your wedding ring when applying. I know quite a few women who swear by this tip. They suggest other measures, but I find sublte flirting with your interviewer to be appaling, and unfair to the male gender

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm a guy--and I wore a push up bra to my interview---worked wonders!!