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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:24 PM Original message |
why does a temp agency need 3 references from former employers |
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patricia92243 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
1. We had a temp at my work. U.S. Marshals came in and arrested her. Most people do not care for this |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. so people who haven't worked in years (say divorced moms) can never work again? |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Yep |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. showing up to make copies for $10/hour is compliance enough |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:41 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. what's funny is they frame all this in terms of developing my very own "candidate marketing strategy |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. That is why |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:51 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. it's not my ambition, per se, it's more a survival tactic |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. You see? That's the problem |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:58 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. hah hah, glad my real life situation is a rich source of humor for you |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:08 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. I apologize |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. what receptionist or file clerk has had mentor/mentee relationships? |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:26 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Very few |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:49 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. "mid level mgmt are expected to be independent thinkers" |
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doggyboy (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. I don't think you are rude |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 04:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
35. Dude, Stop Stealing from "Catch-22" |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:39 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. was she a terrorist? |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yeah, that's bullshit |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. yeah, i was just in austin this past week looking for work |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
10. Because for the most part, people who work temp jobs are |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:04 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. which is odd, considering that so many agencies have been in business for SO long |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
13. That's kind of odd for a temp position |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:07 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. when i say "office bottom feeder" |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. I hope I didn't come across as condescending |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:17 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. that's like in brokerage or finance |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
15. Recruiters are exceptionally bad at hiring these days. |
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seaglass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
22. I've had 2 recent experiences with temp agencies and |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 01:25 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. yeah, i tried labor ready |
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JANdad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
27. I am a Regional Manager for a temp firm... |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 02:59 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. shit, i'd rather be a car salesman |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:18 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. This is how it works: |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:15 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Bingo, you're right...but |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
29. Did they actually use the words "mentor/guru"? |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. YES |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:19 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. How silly! |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 03:20 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Okay, that's overkill. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-01-07 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. Corporatism. |
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