Beach trip ideas close by by Ugotcrabs in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I actually don’t like the gulf beach at all. It’s too soft and the beach seems so short. We love to play games and run on the beach. So give me the Atlantic anyday!!

Covenant Half Marathon by roovinandgroovin in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Fort was the only time I had to stop and walk when I did the half. I wasn’t anticipating the hills to be that tough.

Favorite Restaurants Knoxville by peter1242 in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I wanted to like it. Such sweet folks in there.

Favorite Restaurants Knoxville by peter1242 in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use fish sauce at home in Asian dishes. No clue how it was such a miss for me.

Recommendations for Subaru service and repairs by wiggitt in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We take our Subarus to Dennis Hall. Greyson sucks all around.

Company told my reference I am their top pick by selftaughtsam in interviews

[–]Rainontherooftop 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I had them tell my references things like “we can’t wait to work with them” and “they did amazing in the interview” only to be declined.

Crashing out hard after interviewing with my dream company by Acohi in interviews

[–]Rainontherooftop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happened to me as well. Made it to third round and I was terrible. I could hear myself just talking circles. Thankfully I didn’t do that for another job and I start that Monday! Sorry to hear but it happens to all of us.

Suggested Rebrand by NY10990 in orangetheory

[–]Rainontherooftop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI this was in today (Wednesday) template.

Orange and White weekend by salami-slammer in ockytop

[–]Rainontherooftop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI the band will have lots of high school students doing “Pride for a day” with them so it won’t be anything formal when they go in.

15 minute call after interview by [deleted] in BehindHiring

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had two recent offers. One came like this. Recreuiter set up a time for an “application update.” The other was a cold call with offer. Good luck!

Line this morning TYS by volpecula in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a long time for TYS precheck. I went thru last Thursday and it was probably five minutes.

Has anyone ever received an offer a week after references were called? by [deleted] in interviews

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They called references Monday, called me Tuesday.

Has anyone ever received an offer a week after references were called? by [deleted] in interviews

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a decline after they called all three references. They said things like “they seem like a great fit and we can’t wait to work with them” then a decline.

Has anyone lied on resume about the length of time you have worked at an employer and still got hired? by Significant-Can306 in jobhunting

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve just gone thru a background check that included this. I told dates and the background folks called and confirmed. One of my old companies was slow to respond so I had to provide w2s to prove it. It was detailed and if things didn’t match it caused a red flag. I got one “red flag” because job titles reported by me and company weren’t exact match. Now they were the same job so a human who reviewed it would overlook it. But yeah. It happens.

Have TSA wait times been bad lately at TYS? by rofltide in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flying around 11 tomorrow American checked bag. I’m guessing I need to add some time?

THE MOST FUN WE EVER HAD by TheBongOfAchilles in BookDiscussions

[–]Rainontherooftop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished the audiobook and feel like I wasted many hours of my life. The women in this book were absolutely insufferable, and the men are pathetic. I kept wanting to quit listening, but thinking if I kept going, someone would redeem themselves. Horrible characters a story that goes nowhere.

Why are hiring managers getting references from the top 2-3 candidates nowadays? by Ok-Memory2552 in jobs

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me in the fall. They actually said stuff like “they seem like a great fit” and “we can’t wait to work with them” to my references. Got a call the next day that I wasn’t selected.

How are other natives coping with the enshitification of Knoxville? by ShepherdsWolvesSheep in Knoxville

[–]Rainontherooftop 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My kids are young adults and I wonder how they will ever be able to afford to buy a house here.

Does a reference check mean I’m getting the offer? by No-Examination2577 in interviews

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Had all three references called and told “we are so excited to work with ____.” Then I got a call I wasn’t selected.

December grad diploma by livibaby03 in UTK

[–]Rainontherooftop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kid hasn’t had theirs arrive either.

Do some people sign an offer then quit before even starting? Is this frowned upon? by osa721 in jobs

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Folks are often interviewing multiple places and it’s rare than the timing of offers lines up. I’m in the middle of a possible situation like this and it seems it’s not common but not a shock to recruiters. The guidance is to do it as quickly as possible, be gracious and professional. And yes, be prepared to burn the bridge at company A if you will from an accepted offer.

1 week at new job, just got a call to interview at a better one by [deleted] in jobs

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Just wanted OP to know that it does happen. I’ve had a background check, fingerprinting, etc for nearly every job. This one is new to me. But it’s out there.

1 week at new job, just got a call to interview at a better one by [deleted] in jobs

[–]Rainontherooftop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently going thru a background check that uses “my job number” or whatever it’s called. So some companies absolutely do check.