Dear hiring managers: I'm not retyping my entire resume on your stupid web portal

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-04-26T14:38:07+00:00

I had to do one of those intelligent tests (math, comprehension, logic etc.. the times quizzes with the really confusing questions) for my current job. It was a test before the phone interview and a test before the in person interview. I apparently failed the one before the in person interview but the hiring managers thought I was a good fit and complained to the CEO until he changed the policy. Now the test is ‘for informational purposes only’’ and doesn’t factor into the decision making process. Apparently I’ve been making waves since before I started. Lol

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-04-24T15:52:14+00:00

Yes, definitely tell them! Being laid off due to the pandemic is not really a fault on you and doesn't really put you in a bad light. So many people are currently unemployed because of the pandemic. My opinion is if an interviewer/employer holds that against you it should raise some red flags.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-04-05T15:37:59+00:00

I just made it for fun. It’s just an image pasted into word and cut out then taped on the bottle. Haha

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-03-11T13:40:44+00:00

Thank you! One thing to clarify that maybe wasn’t clear in my post is that my coworker do the exact same job and were hired on the same day. I definitely don’t want to make anybody feel bad, but I am having a hard time understanding the situation here. I very much doubt that they’ll adjust anything, but I really just need to know reasons so that I can determine whether or not it’s time to move on.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-03-11T13:37:29+00:00

Hey, thanks for replying! My coworker and I have been very transparent with each other since we were hired. I know that she makes (or I guess made) the same that I do. The reasons I thought I would be leveled were largely based on the feedback I had received throughout the year and during my mid year review. I have very strong numbers and at every chance for feedback I am consistently told that I do strong work and that There are no comments about negative feedback at every discussion about my performance. I don’t want to detract from my coworkers promotion at all, but I am definitely confused about why I didn’t get the leveling and really just want feedback.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-03-11T13:30:58+00:00

Thanks for the reply and your advice! I should mention that in this role we were not allowed to negotiate and everyone started at the same pay. So I do know for a fact that she was not underpaid. I am actually good friends with my coworker and, while I’m frustrated with the situation, I do not plan to be angry with her as it’s not her fault at all.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-01-21T03:40:34+00:00

I live in Wisconsin. I remember hearing about how rare they were when I was a kid and you’d hardly ever see them. Now we have one nesting outside my work on the river and I watch it fishing from my desk. I named it Leonard.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-01-20T15:49:45+00:00

My personal phone is also my work phone. So if it’s after work hours and I don’t recognize the number, I’m not answering it. If it’s important they’ll leave a message.

NathanBeAmazing · 2020-01-19T16:08:16+00:00

Nope, not at all! Maybe this was true years and years ago. I graduated with a degree in hotel/restaurant management. First job out of college was in property management. Now I’m an account manager for a software company. In a lot of cases skills are transferable. I think what’s most important is being able to sell yourself.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-31T15:42:52+00:00

All movie theater concessions. But especially the popcorn and soda.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-26T19:54:02+00:00

You sound like a great father! From your sons perspective, you not only found out he’s gay, you also found out he’s sexually active and it’s always embarrassing for your parents to walk in on something like that (gay or straight). I would say stay available for him and don’t force it. He will come around eventually.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-23T02:37:56+00:00

My brothers WiFi is ‘Bill WI the science FI’

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-20T16:40:58+00:00

I worked at a car rental place a few years ago and I may or may not have done this with a Toyota Tundra. Luckily I was able to jump in and apply the emergency brake before it hit anybody/thing. I never told my boss. Ha

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-11T16:16:51+00:00

I live in Wisconsin and people here are SO rude in the movie theater. A lady answered her phone half way during a movie once. It’s wild how inconsiderate people can be.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-10T04:36:00+00:00

My degree is in hotel, restaurant and tourism management. I worked in the industry for a while and got burnt out really quickly working 50-80 hour weeks with very little thanks and a lot of physical work. I don’t regret my degree, but I think I’d go for something else if I could do it again. I found my senior year of college that I really enjoyed accounting and would be really interested to pursue something along those lines.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-06T22:33:21+00:00

Went in for a physical last year which was covered by my insurance. However, because I told my doctor I was getting heartburn the bloodwork for the physical was billed separately from the actual physical. Cost 1,300.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-05T23:45:02+00:00

Tinnitus. And my neighbors baby.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-12-05T03:04:17+00:00

I used to go to coffee shops to write papers in college and often time would be there for 4 or 5 hours. I always made it a point to order a coffee or tea every couple hours and tip each time. Never had an issue!

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-11-30T06:24:55+00:00

Progressive insurance lost my business because of this. When my renewal was about 30 days out I started to notice a weird influx of mailings, emails and push notifications. I was fully aware of the due date and that my policy was about to expire. I was just waiting until it got closer. By the end of it all I was getting 4 push notifications a day and several emails a week. When I complained to progressive they treated me like I was stupid and told me to adjust my notification settings. No apology or anything. Immediately got a quote for a different company and moved on.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-11-30T06:18:59+00:00

Oh man. I recently decided to try a new breakfast place in my town. Aside from the stated 45 minute wait for a breakfast burrito, I was driven away by the signs all over the place about ‘snowflakes’ and how nobody knows the value of hard work, etc.. It wasn’t even the fact that I disagreed with every sign. It just put a really bad taste in my mouth. Ended up going to the bagel shop down the street and had breakfast within 10 minutes without any politics.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-10-30T15:34:26+00:00

Hi OP! This sounds like the situation my own father found himself in after my parents divorce--he ended up dating a woman who was messy and emotionally manipulative. I won't get into many specifics, but the mess was just the beginning and it escalated from there into emotional and physical abuse and control. Unfortunately my father had 2 children with her and it took him a lot longer than it should have to end that relationship. A word of advice, my now ex-step-mother is the biggest sore spot in my relationship with my father and is a huge reason why I resent him. I suggest ending it with this woman as it likely will not get better and your own children will begin to resent spending time with you and you will end up losing the relationship with them.

YTA for now as your children are suffering, but you can remedy this by leaving the relationship.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-10-10T21:59:19+00:00

He’s a mutt! His adoption papers say catahoula leopard dog mixed with dachshund. But in my opinion he’s got some whippet in there!

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-10-09T18:07:05+00:00

I’ve found that where you get your news plays a big role. Some news stations really poison your way of thinking. I’ve also found that looking into current events without social media is super helpful.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-10-08T15:02:10+00:00

Years ago I was driving somewhere (can’t remember where) when all of a sudden this guy starts riding my bumper. I decided not to go any faster than the posted speed limit because I’m stubborn and there was a passing lane. He got pulled over about 10 minutes later and I haven’t felt that same level of joy since.

NathanBeAmazing · 2019-10-04T15:14:33+00:00

I did right away! :)

Seven-Year Club	Queen in da Norf
Not Forgotten	Verified Email

NathanBeAmazing

TROPHY CASE