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LouBelle

It was about 6 weeks or so ago that I excitedly posted that I had gotten a job that I had been interviewed for. In the weeks that have passed I have been in contact trying to find out about my paper work - I still have not gotten a letter of appointment, an offer or a contract. I have expressed concern at their lack of professionalism but that falls on deaf ears. I have tried to explain my situation to the recruiter, in that I'm temping for a company and now they want to know if they need to train up new people - if they do - they will no longer need my services and then if the job falls through I'm in the "dwang".

I hate being in limbo.

I am shocked at the way people have no regard for the next person. They think because people are desperate for a job they can just string them along, no answers, no completion....well I can't and I won't.

If I don't get this permanent job, it puts huge huge financial strain on me, but hey, I've survived this year, even if just barely, I'm sure I can survive the next one.

Had a little cry about this and giving myself mental pep talks that everything will be ok. It's har to keep on saying that.

Aussie Oz

Do you really want to work for an organization like that anyway?

Oz

cofty

That's disappointing LouBelle. I hope things work out, please let us know.

Satanus

It's kind of like being in limbo. If i get stuff like that, i start looking elsewhere. You deserve to be well treated. Tell yourself that. Have it as a belief, or rather something you know, 24/7.

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princecharmant

Very sorry, but there is so much lack of human feeling out there. Do look elsewhere. Even if you were to hear from them eventually, would you really like to work for such a company? You deserve something better!

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Chariklo

Think positive, LouBelle.

One of my sons is in this situation, currently working as a short term measure far away from home for a few hours, and getting desperate about finding something else. I told him what I've just said to you.

It's a very New Age idea, and so will be poo-poohed by many, but it really works if you kind of work out exactly what it is you want, and then put that request in, so to speak, whether you're just, in your own mind, addressing the Universe, or God, or even just nothing in particular. It works. May be just psychological, but it works.

Thinking positive is what makes the difference. Decide what you want, and THEN assume you are definitely going to get it, and act accordingly. Still have that positive smile in the work you are currently doing, and I don't mean at all to jack that job n with nothing else to go to! But just assume that your job is on it's way, and hold your head high.

Whatever the truth of it, just effective psychology in action or something more, according to what you yourself are comfortable with, it will work for you. Always does!

finally awake

I would assume that the permanent spot has failed to materialize and act accordingly. I don't understand how people can be so needlessly cruel either.

LouBelle

i must appoligise for being dreary - i guess the best thing is to shuddup, put my head down, keep my nose clean and keep on looking for a job.

thank you for the encouragement.

Band on the Run

I am shocked by the lack of responsible business conduct. Every time I call customer service or a doctor's office I am treated as though my business is an imposition on them. All I could is suggest you take it from the source. It has nothing to do with you.

As someone trained in business law, it makes no business to me. They may be lowering costs but they are losing more profits. Acknowledging emails or phone calls seems to be unncessary. Yet when you do not respond or choose not to wait 3 hours for a doctor who does not deal with emergencies, your attidue is wrong. If you respect me, I will respect you.

Did you watch Sex and the City? Well, "He's not really into you<" applies to employers. If they were interested, they would find you and lock you up. Thank Goodness that the job never existed for you. This is a crummy employer. Treating employees with respect shows how you will treat customers. This business will not prosper.

It has nothing to do with you and everything to do with rudness.

Time to pick yourself up and find a great employer. They do exist. You are too good for them. I would present some attitude. Normally, I would suggest networking with them. Think of all the anguish you saved yourself. Once benefits start coming, it is hard to walk away.

Band on the Run

I have to agree with the attitiude of entitlement. My parents worked in factories. I heard very demeaning stories. They raised me to believe I was not worth much, too. something in me found it repulsive. When we drove through wealthy towns, my mom would encourage me to grow up and be a maid. Perhaps the class system was stronger in their time. I asked why we could not live the house and have a maid? No reason just because we are worthless and obedient to power grabber. Education opened up an entirelhy new way of looking at things.

I attended an Ivy League school. It was cheaper than going to a state community college when financial aid was added. A large segment of my class were financial aid students. The vast majority attended private schools. They had an air of arrogance. I had no arrogance. In fact, I apologized for exisitng. Yet with much effort, I could compete with them in a few select subjects. I saw that feeling entitled tends to give you self-confidence and confidence is a great attribute for attracting good opportunities. It is much more fun to be part of the club than a servant.

You can do so many great things. From a JW background, it is difficult to start feeling good about yourself. I don't see anything bad about being a maid if that if your choice. I've been jobless and I've had many firms begging me to join them. Yet I am the same person. Despite this sermon, my default is to feel worthless. I often pretend as if I am one of them. Human Resources is no glamour job. They are not the leaders or innovators. HR is no better than you.

The employment books and other Web based resources suggest avoiding HR for this very reason. They block advancement. If the person with the power to hire makes a decision, HR just does what they order. Many websites and What Color Is Your Parachute suggest maneuvering around HR and network with the person who would want your services. The mindset is completely different. Also, waiting on HR is not very elegant. I believe it is best for your ego, and therfore, your job search to do your own research. Most of those ads on Monster and CareerBuilder never exist. Sometimes they only post for legal reasons. Other times they just want to see whom they could hire if they were hiring. I've done both approaches. Bypassing HR makes me feel more professional and more collegial with the ultimate decision maker.

We were taught to be deferential. Being arrogant is wrong, too. A hint of arrogance advertises that you take yourself seriously. There are some very readable books. I wish I knew this when I graduated college.

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