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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 5:58 pm
lol
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 7:48 pm
Legal, that was just so interesting to read! I'll bet those inmates would be more courteous to you than most instructors, as a matter of fact. They'd probably relate better to you, IMO, than someone who hasn't had some hurdles to jump. I just know you'd win their hearts as you have ours here. Those people missed a golden opportunity--and think about the firsts this kind of thing could have given them from a PR perspective. All in all, what an experience! Gosh, you never know where things will lead, do you? It's clear to me that those folks have a profound respect for your mind. I think it worked out great for you (MONEY!!), despite my belief they made a mistake in not grabbing you. But this job wasn't the one you wanted, anyway. Cool that landi offered such great advice, too!

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 10:01 pm
Well, Sas???? Wanna spill? Fingers are still crossed for you!

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 10:41 am
Ok, lurker SBG tells me she decided not to attend the hospital open house after all. Had the door closed in her face one too many times. Reminds me of my Aetna experience. We won't forget you, SBG. And we'll all keep pulling for you! Let us know how you are doing from time to time, okay?

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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:09 pm
Herc, I love Myers/Briggs. Let us know what you are. Well, I had my interviews yesterday and they went very, very well, IMHO! I nailed all of their questions without any problems. The position seems to be perfect for me. And my former boss is there and that is a big plus in my favor. I wrote my thank you letters and now just have to wait for their decision which they said could come as early as Friday. I am trying to stay as calm as possible but it is not easy.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:48 pm
well, i finally heard from the head start group i sent an application out to more than a month ago. what the hell does this line mean?! "I am sorry to inform that we didn't receive enough applicants to pull from, we will be reopening the position and will keep your application on file." this is just as they typed it, run on sentence and all; also, shouldn't it be 'inform you'? but back to what the hell does it mean they didn't get enough applicants to pull from?! if they get one more-than-qualified person (me), who has already been fingerprinted (me), so they don't have the expense or the time delay on hiring (me), why don't they interview (me)????? aaargh......
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:59 pm
I have had that said to me before - drives you crazy because that means they are passing you over- i understand that some places need a quota of applications to meet certain guidelines, and that is ok but they still should include you in the interview process once they get enough applications- something like that is just a slap in the face to me- i dont know, maybe they will call you for an interview, as they should based on your resume, but i have found it usually means they are passing you over and dont know a better way of saying so- i will repeat the "aaargh" feeling- that is the reaction to have- but like i said, who knows what they will actually do- but i wouldnt count on them to follow up. but that is just my opinion of things.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 2:04 pm
legal, i feel the same way, that i am being passed over or brushed off. also, the letter thanks me for applying for the fresno job and i never applied (or even saw an ad for) a job there. i even sent in the ad from the paper to make sure they knew i was applying for the dos palos or madera sites, and used their form off their website, where i filled in the names of the towns. sheesh! if you are going to not hire someone, at least make sure you are not hiring them for what they applied for. or something like that!!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 2:25 pm
Tabby- a few months ago i got this very nice letter thanking me for coming in to interview but that they were widening the search... the thing is, I NEVER got an interview, never got a call, never got any response to my application until that letter!!! I meant to write back, just to let them know of the mistake, but time passed and i never got around to it in time- but it seemed so funny since this was a major organization in DC who you would think would be more on the ball when it came to knowing who they actually have interviewed just something I had to laugh about at the time 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 2:46 pm
"I am sorry to inform that we didn't receive enough applicants to pull from, For whatever reason we don't want to interview anybody that sent applications in. we will be reopening the position and will keep your application on file." We are going to run the ad again, don't bother reapplying when you see it. I worked for a Home Health Care agency that would send basically the same line back, bad grammer and all run together. Pointed it out to the Admin and she said "just type it the way it is". I know this doesn't help Tabby but maybe they think you are too qualified and will just use this job as a stepping stone back into the workforce? Extremely frustrating, especially since you seem the type to give your best in what you do and not leave for any old reason, aka LOYALTY - which is why they won't hire you because they are afraid you won't be loyal. Just an assumption.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 3:17 pm
well, i just called them and they told me they didn't get the "three to five applications we need" to do interviews--as if it's a law or something. they promised me my application is still there and will be looked at once the ad finishes running. 'funny thing' is, though, there IS no ad running in our paper! i guess i don't understand where someone has to have a mimimum number of applications! my guess on the reality here: the gals in the office i spoke with all seem to be 20-somethings and perhaps their main teachers are, too; they don't want someone who is late 40's and may know more than them about their own program, especially if i have to work under them. i think it would be better to hire someone my age--at least i won't be going on maternity leave LOLOL i guess i should look back into Ebay...but it's so hard because with so many millions of sellers nowadays, things don't go for as much. 'used to could', i would sell the kids disney clothes, sheets, even nike shoes and get good money for them. they were always in great shape, freshly laundered and i would add a little 'gift', like frilly colored socks to match a dress, or something...one month, i got 900 dollars just off my kids' clothes! we sold 2 pachinko machines for over 250 dollars each, that we had picked up at garage sales years earlier for maybe 20 dollars apiece... i was going to list my first edition stephen king novels the other day, and they are going for 2 or 3 bucks each! for that, i will keep them. some of these books cost me 18 dollars back in my bronx days when i only made 110 bucks a week before taxes! for 2 or 3 bucks, i will re-read them all and enjoy them. i guess i will have to think about selling the suburban...if my husband gets his truck running.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:16 pm
Tabby, Head Start is run by the federal government with strict rules about many things, including the applicant pool. Why don't you get some of your UNQUALIFIED friends to apply, just so they have enough applications to interview. I hate it when searches fail due to lack of applicants. Then you have to use temporary people and open the search at a later time. We almost failed on a couple of searches because of small pools (5, 7 and 9). We were lucky with a crucial search because even though we didn't hit the "lucky" number (10) we had top notch candidates in the pool. On my job search front....No news. Not that no news is good news, just no news!
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:25 pm
how funny, schoolmarm! my husband just suggested the same thing: i round up a couple of friends who aren't qualified and have them apply so the agency gets its applicant pool!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 10:17 pm
tabby, if you are applying in the Ca area, I would be happy to apply. I have been laid off a couple of times when my field was in a downspin, so would be happy to help.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 11:02 pm
Sas, way to go! I knew it would go well for you!
Here's hoping you get that phonecall on Friday so you can let us all know before the weekend hits. I know I'll raise a glass in a toast to your good news!

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 11:08 pm
Tabby, what great friends you have here! How nice! Sounds like a terrific idea to me! Keep us posted about what happens. My guess is there's a logical explanation about why you are not seeing the ad running currently. Typically, these folks do not have the $$ to spend on classified ads and run them for a short time only. They'd have to get the okay to dip into the budget and make arrangements to re-run the ad. Lots of bureaucratic redtape.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 11:11 pm
Oh, and Sas, this zen fountain is for you, to help you stay calm:

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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 11:32 pm
I lurk in this thread since there may be a time when I need it. I do send my prayers to the Universe to help each of you ( I have been pretty successful in this area). I do know that when you don't get a certain job there is a reason, it means there is a better place for you. This has happened to me a few times. Legal -- I simply cannot imagine that sn employer would not scoop you up and put you at the top of the list. Herkle -- I know you will be sucessfull!!!! Keep on with what you do. I will keep you all in my prayers, and Herkel, keep telling us all who is up on the interviews since I keep forgetting when they interview. I want everyone to get their most favorite job and be happy with their careers. Thanks
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 6:40 am
Thanks for the zen fountain Herc, I'm feeling calmer already!!!!
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 7:56 am
Hey all... just wanted to let you all know that you have not been forgotten... It's just that since they moved me to permanent I haven't had time to keep up like I used to, so I'm down to posting a few times every couple of days. Seems like once I signed on the dotted line they seemed to deem me more worthy of responsibility. But I still like them! To all still searching -- my hopes and prayers are still with you and I am still lurking in the background awaiting all your successes!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 8:03 am
Dipo, you are so kind to post here. I appreciate the warmth you extend, and believe me, I know the others do, too.
Sas, glad you are feeling calmer. Thinkin' you should kick back, listen to some soft jazz and enjoy these last couple of vacation days! My latest: I just now (finally) got a call from my Leon & Lawrence gal about the Citibank job. I was kind of holding my breath--just knowing she was going to tell me this lead was dead. But she didn't! She told me the gal at Citibank left her a late night voicemail message last night--apologizing all over the place for the delay. Consolidating the HR Dept turned out to be a bigger deal than anticipated. But, good news for me, they reassured her they are very interested in me--and would be calling back to set up an interview time the latter part of NEXT week. And, gulp, I will be meeting with the President (can hardly believe that, but that's what she said) of the company, as well. Now I am not sure if that means she will call back with a time til late next week, or will be calling soon with a time FOR next week, but no matter. I'm so relieved. (Though it's not smart to have all your eggs in one basket, I know. But I've had so many eggs, all of which rotted in the basket!) This job is such a good opportunity for me. I'm really hoping. Money is getting a little tight right now. For the extra month we are staying in our apartment, it's $300 on top of the normal amount we pay. And car insurance on both cars is due, etc. I know I am not alone in this, but I just wish these folks could streamline their interview process. This is maddening.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 8:08 am
Thanks, Faerygdds!
We do appreciate you and welcome your visits, whenever you can stop by. Glad your job is keeping you busy. Busy is happy!!!
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 8:45 am
Herc, sounds like you should spend a little more time in the zen fountain with me. The waiting is sooooooo hard. I am at the point where I have done everything I can and now it is totally up to them. And as a control freak, this is very hard for me to do. I am very impressed that you are meeting the President. My prayers are with you for a quick call and interview.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 10:19 am
Dipo- Thank you so much for the support- as HP says, we all really appreciate it! HP- YEAH!!! I am so glad for you- some more breathing room, though i know too well about that "waiting period"- maybe we both should join in that fountain- i love the water, no matter what setting it is always calms me no matter what my mood...

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 10:30 am
Thanks, Sas and Legal! Well, the walk with Herc in the sunshine helped--it calmed me (or wore me out). So the fountain sounds nice about now. C'mon, Legal, let's jump in! Legal, that gif is adorable!
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