Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by sid nv
(Post 12700715)
It is reported that the number of over-65s in the US workplace has increased by 35% in the space of 5 years and is the fastest growing segment in the workforce, so I am going with the trend here.
Had an interview recently at the local equivalent of Jobcentre. I asked the lady there directly if I am wasting my time looking for a job at my age. She assured me that employers are not allowed to discriminate due to age. Having said that, they had me amend my resume to remove all age indicators. Interview arranged later today at a casino, so perhaps I will get a glimpse at this seedy underworld of racketeering and second-hand cigarette smoke. The interviewer's caller ID is William Hill. Now there is a name I recognize. And who won the 2:20 at Kempton Park? |
Re: Gizza Job
Worked at a Casino for a year in Tunica MS... Great Job as long as you can handle the unsocial hours. Be aware though they are paranoid about their money and how you handle it.
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by Mempete
(Post 12702033)
Worked at a Casino for a year in Tunica MS... Great Job as long as you can handle the unsocial hours. Be aware though they are paranoid about their money and how you handle it.
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Re: Gizza Job
No worse than sat in seven lanes of traffic in a rush houršall jobs have drawbacks
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 12702149)
I'm guessing you have to like cigarette smoke also? I'm guessing these day's they'll make you sign waivers for 2nd hand smoke?
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by Mempete
(Post 12702150)
No worse than sat in seven lanes of traffic in a rush houršall jobs have drawbacks
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Re: Gizza Job
I was rejected for the casino job for lack of relevant experience. My casino experience is limited to sitting in front of a 1c slot machine in order to benefit from free beer. But it was refreshing to hear "No" at the face-to-face interview, unlike two other interviewers who said "We'll let you know" and after over 3 weeks, no they haven't.
A delightful opportunity has presented itself in my quest for non-ageist employers in the form of a job advertised at . . . the Department of Employment. It will be interesting to see how they wriggle out of this one. |
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Hey good luck if you could get in at the dept of employment... At least you could see other opportunities as they come in. As far as worker rights that was mentioned in a previous posting... Hmmm there is the law and then there are ways round them.. Gladly I am retired from many years as a manager of people. Hearding cats comes to mind, Whatever you choose remember your old enough to ask all the questions at the interview that they tell you not to ask.
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 12702161)
Speaking of jobs, drawbacks, etc ... how does current employment law handle people who travel? I see lots of gnashing of teeth on this forum about salaried people having to (or choosing to) work 'extra hours', but what about those who have to fly off Sunday night (or Monday morning) and return Friday? I've known people in 'consulting' and also in 'sales' who practically live 'on the road' (in generic hotels across the country) for much of the year; they literally see their family on weekends only. I've had glimpses of that life myself when I was a techie doing installs, troubleshooting, design review meetings, training, etc - sure, I only 'worked' from say 9-5 but I was away from home and often in some boring shit-hole with very little to do every evening. I decided way back that I'd rather work 12 hours a day at home than do a nominal 8 hour job 'on the road'.
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Re: Gizza Job
I am seeing a pattern here; at 3 different job interviews received an almost identical comment: "Well Sid," (interviewer leafing through resume with raised eyebrows) "you sure have a lot of experience here". I can think of two possible interpretations to this remark:
1. You are a Jack of all trades, and Master of none. 2. You are too old. Back at the Jobcentre this morning, which was a lot busier than last time. One geezer started complaining loudly at the front desk, but was hustled off to a cubicle before I could get the gist of his complaint. I have a hazy memory of being in a Jobcentre in the UK just once many years ago, the main difference being on that occasion there was not a security guard armed with a gun sitting at the front counter. |
Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by sid nv
(Post 12705314)
I am seeing a pattern here; at 3 different job interviews received an almost identical comment: "Well Sid," (interviewer leafing through resume with raised eyebrows) "you sure have a lot of experience here". I can think of two possible interpretations to this remark:
1. You are a Jack of all trades, and Master of none. 2. You are too old. Back at the Jobcentre this morning, which was a lot busier than last time. One geezer started complaining loudly at the front desk, but was hustled off to a cubicle before I could get the gist of his complaint. I have a hazy memory of being in a Jobcentre in the UK just once many years ago, the main difference being on that occasion there was not a security guard armed with a gun sitting at the front counter. Have you taken my advice and gone to a pizza joint? 20 year old cars are de rigueur for pizza delivery, and sometimes you're able to get a free pizza (mistakes happen). |
Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by jeepster
(Post 12705353)
I don't why you British are so sensitive about guns, if you behave yourself you won't get shot. It's that simple.
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12705363)
:huh: Tell that to the families of the kids shot at school, and all the other innocents victims of murder by gun.
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Re: Gizza Job
Originally Posted by jeepster
(Post 12705372)
Have you noticed, the English laugh easily but don't really have a sense of humor. they're always outraged about something or another.
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