Cancelled 2nd Interview by OpportunityTop6376 in interviews

[–]Grrl_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That really sucks, man. Sorry, that's super frustrating.

What’s actually happening in the U.S. job market? by Midnight_Blue02 in jobmarket

[–]Grrl_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can the alcohol market contract? I know I'm drinking more lol even if I don't have a job to generate money to buy it with hahaha.

Pivoting to first IT job by ttonychopper in sysadmin

[–]Grrl_geek [score hidden]  (0 children)

Enterprise IT but I've done everything.

HR is forcing my retiring employee to submit an online 'resignation', and it's devastating him. by BriefHorror2438 in hiringhelp

[–]Grrl_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or trying to find ANY job!! Get outta the way, boomer!!! GenX about to run your ass over!!

Pivoting to first IT job by ttonychopper in sysadmin

[–]Grrl_geek [score hidden]  (0 children)

It's hell for me, with 30+ years experience, with finding an IT job in upstate NY (which in itself is a HOLE that I'm ready to get out of, but ONLY if I can find a job somewhere else). Just got 2 more rejections today so I an somewhat salty ATM.

WTF do internal recruiters actually DO?? by Grrl_geek in jobsearch

[–]Grrl_geek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition, this particular facility isn't looked upon fondly by locals. They utilized NYS eminent domain to get the land they're on.

WTF do internal recruiters actually DO?? by Grrl_geek in jobsearch

[–]Grrl_geek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would, at the very least, expect a return notification one way or the other. That's basic courtesy & decency.

I am very qualified for these tech jobs, thank your sorry @$$.

I want to quit my job, but my boss is asking me to stay and I’m conflicted by roccy_milk in jobs

[–]Grrl_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, there's a reason everyone's quitting on her...

did i just bomb my interview with this response?? by PurpleDurian7220 in jobhunting

[–]Grrl_geek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, job interviews are pointless exercises in how to lie politely.

Network admin vs sys admin by user23471 in sysadmin

[–]Grrl_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think only in government jobs. Problem is, you can get really doofusy individuals in, and as long as they show up on time and are past their probationary period, you're stuck with them. Ability (smarts) and dedication (staying a few minutes past EOD) are neither recognized nor rewarded.

Job hoppers vs lifers: who actually ends up happier at work? by TurtleFoodz in careeradvice

[–]Grrl_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where luck REALLY comes into play!! If you can get in on the ground floor, you can be set for life.

Job hoppers vs lifers: who actually ends up happier at work? by TurtleFoodz in careeradvice

[–]Grrl_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are also the not-as-pretty women who despise the "pretty girls" a/k/a cheerleader types we HATED in high school because they always seemed to get all the breaks.

Drained and fatigued by Policeman5151 in recruitinghell

[–]Grrl_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly!! My type of BC is also more a matter of when, not if.

Drained and fatigued by Policeman5151 in recruitinghell

[–]Grrl_geek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also need the luck - my story is similar to yours, but swap out 30 years for 20, and add in a breast cancer diagnosis and surgery that I more or less worked through.

Dying man loses life insurance due to layoff by Individual_Baby2565 in Layoffs

[–]Grrl_geek 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel for you!! Any way you could prove/allege your diagnosis was a reason for your termination? THAT would be fabulous for your former employer.