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Post by dejibo on Jul 16, 2009 15:04:30 GMT -5
Good for you! think Enron, or madoff, Bear Stearns, or loads of other examples. it NEVER works out in the end to hide information, and make your company look better than it actually is, and then...folks go to prison for being partners in hiding such shit. DONT DO IT! even if you dont quit, go to your boss, and explain to him that you simply cannot do as he is asking, and suggest that maybe he poke someone else for such a task. Either that or become a whistle blower. Its unfair to the public to be mislead on how well a company is actually doing. it falsely inflates their stocks, and provides a false net worth. RUN AWAY! Good for you. You will sleep better, and feel better once you untangle yourself.
Sad day here in my neighborhood. The richest folks on the block have lovely doggies. one is 11 (and my favorite!) he is a wonderful doggie. He has been acting strangely, and painful lately. They took him to Boston for an MRI and consult with a neurologist (told you that they had too much money) and it was discovered that he had a spinal tumor. To remove it completely they would have had to remove both his front legs. They chose to have him put to sleep. I have cried and cried. I just loved that lil monster. A west highland terrier, and very sweet. That sucks. They were willing to pay upwards of 20k to have him fixed, but even money wouldnt fix that. really sad.
its HUMID. damnit, the weather is so fickle lately.
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Post by Yvondith on Jul 16, 2009 15:47:01 GMT -5
Sounds like your making the right choice, Kik. I would be the same in your shoes... couldn't do it. What is your education like? Hope I'm not prying too much, just wondering. I still don't have any sort of diploma yet, just that whole "some college" bull. Just wondering if I could get a job in the tech field without a degree. I really want a job, but I can't find anyone who will hire me. I'm not the most desirable candidate, or I don't have the experience they're requesting. I did finally get a "car" though... but I have to relearn how to drive. Having my own ride will look better on the application. Really bummed about needing a job.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jul 16, 2009 19:06:01 GMT -5
Kik, glad you are mvoing out of a stressful job. No job is worth your health. I never understood why people allow themselves to be used and abused by their employers. And keeping secrets like that is unethical. I hope your move in work goes well. Get me some free Coke Steph, how often are you looking for a job? Even with a recession there are jobs out there you just need to keep your eyes open. I know since you have some college you might not want to be have you tried applying at a restaurant or food court? Its super easy work and they don't care if you don't have any experience. I know you would not want to be involved with customers but if you state that in your interview, that you prefer work in the back, they will more than likely comply. Any job is better than no job at all. Especially with the way the economy is right now.
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Post by dejibo on Jul 17, 2009 6:50:11 GMT -5
Steph got a car! wahoo! yea! I am thrilled to bits!
Steph has really bad asthma, and a horrible back, so she would not be able to be on her feet hustling all day. I think she "may" be able to stand in one place like a cashier, or a clerk, and they could offer her a chair to sit on while she rings up folks. Wally world, or grocery stores would be a good place to get one of those jobbies. After building up some endurance, and maybe some stamina she could move to help on the floor jobs. Having to count on others to get her to and fro was really a hardship on all. She was limited on what hours she could work because she was relying on a ride to and fro, and her daddy works as much OT as he can. I am just thrilled to bits that she is one big giant step closer. It would be ideal for her to be like customer service on the phone, or a pushy bill collector on the phone, or whatever, in a cushy chair in the AC office.
its so freaky humid here! WTF is with the damn weather, and if someone says global warming they are gonna get a smack right in the kisser! its cold, its hot, it downpouring! we had tornados in the state last night...in NH!!! are you kidding me??!! NH! its like I am expecting locusts at any minute. What gives?
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Post by Office Ninja on Jul 17, 2009 7:22:06 GMT -5
WEll, I never went to college. I just have a High School Diploma. I started out at the bottom of the bottom with this company, on the phones doing customer service and worked my way up to Tech support. Then I got promoted to Tier 2 and worked on PC's and air cards. Now I am a member of staff and basically run the company. Its great. Just my company things we should cheat. But I keep saying no. THey cant fire me, but its just the fact that they are pushing so hard. IF they tried to fire me I would go straight to Sprint and just list pages and pages of things they do. I have them by the balls.
I still want to quit though, being hassled the way I am is just too much for me.
I am so nervous. My interview is in 1.5 hours. Eek.
What state do you live in Sori? We have centers all over the place that are hiring like mad. I know we just opened one up in El Paso and Indiana.
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Post by UltimateCloud on Jul 17, 2009 8:06:57 GMT -5
Damn. If I had to list all the dodgy stuff I've done for my company, then it would be like a novel! It's alright though, I don't really have any problems with it. I'm totally not one to get caught up in ethics or morals when it comes to this sorta thing. Don't get me wrong though, it's not like we're doing mass genocides. We're just making money. And at the end of the day, that's what it's all about. Anyways, not like my opinion matters. So good for you standing up to them. I guess in such a large company it's different. However, if I'm totally honest, I would more than likely do what they say.
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Post by Yvondith on Jul 17, 2009 10:11:58 GMT -5
Yeah, I've got a car. However... I'm still a bit uneasy about the situation, and dunno if I'll actually get to keep it. I still have to relearn how to drive. I am extremely nervous about driving, and I'm honestly not looking forward to it. I know everyone believes I will get out and do all sorts of things now that I have a car, but I won't. Driving scares me out of my wits, and would rather not drive unless I have to.
Like Dej said, I have back, hip, and asthma issues that prevent me from doing a lot of things. I can't stand very long at all, can't lift heavy objects, and generally can't strain myself. If I'm sitting in one spot I'm generally OK. I would be ideal for any job that sits me in front of a computer, I'm a fast typist. However, jobs that fit this description are few and far between in my town. Every job I've looked at require lifting, and/or standing for extended periods of time. And, the few I've applied for have gotten no results.
I live in North Carolina, close to the South Carolina border. I live close to two fairly large cities, Asheville and Spartanburg. I was signed up for a job placement service years ago, but got no where with them. They knew I needed a sit down job, and all they were able to offer me was a telemarketer position that required a 1 hour drive to and from work. I couldn't swing such a drive with gas prices. I could sign up with them again, but it's located in the community college... I left it rather odd circumstances, I literally just left without saying anything, and I regret it. I was so stressed about school that I was desperate to get away. At any rate, I'm uneasy about going back, assuming I probably won't get any results.
First thing is first though, I need to get my license. I can't just get a permit, I'll need a full license so I'm not required to have a licensed driver with me. Then I can really focus on finding employment.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jul 17, 2009 11:28:06 GMT -5
When it coems to keeping secrets for a job I am willing to but I also have a line. Like if either of my previous jobs like the hose making one or City Spring, I would keep their secrets cause they are paying me money. Hell, I remember City Spring saying the were selling some no-name springs but telling customers they were brand name to make extra cash. They even inspected them before they sold them as such and said they couldn't see a differance between no name and brand name so there were no safety concners. I was ok keeping that secret. However, I work in a restaurant and if they told me they had a cockroach infestation and they want me to keep mum about it....I would not. Because people are coming to eat here and somebody's health could be at risk. There is even a woman at work who I have often complained about cause she is not a clean person. I have seen her sneze in her hands and work with food the second after. I have seen her like something off her fingers then again, work with the food. That is shit I won't tolerate. Cause people's health could be at risk. Especially with this H1N1 thing going around where you need to take as many precautions as you can to avoid it. Anyways, I just woke up. I have the day off and I am going to see the new Harry Potter film. I will have popcorn for breakfast.
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Post by Office Ninja on Jul 17, 2009 13:05:47 GMT -5
Sori, there is a call center in North Carolina from my company. Its called Alorica. iM not sure 100% where it is in north carolina though.
And its not the same account that I work for so no worries about dealing with what I'm dealing with. I want to say it is an AT&T account. I would KILL to get on the AT&T account.
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Post by Office Ninja on Jul 17, 2009 13:08:55 GMT -5
Oh, I was wrong. We have a location in South Carolina... www.aloricajobs.com/locations.htmlDon't know how close that is to you. But look! We have a center in the Philippines! Wouldn't that be awesome? Just don't apply for the Tulsa center LOL. Its evil.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jul 17, 2009 17:34:18 GMT -5
Dude, keep your ducks away from me. Evil, little critters!
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Post by Office Ninja on Jul 17, 2009 19:28:28 GMT -5
Just say no to ducks.
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Post by Yvondith on Jul 18, 2009 15:27:27 GMT -5
Greenville is pretty close, but still too far to drive daily.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jul 18, 2009 16:33:32 GMT -5
This is me protesting!
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Post by Yvondith on Jul 18, 2009 16:44:21 GMT -5
Awww geez...
THIS MEANS WAR! /daffyduckvoice
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