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Gem-
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
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From: Pennsylavnia
Gem-
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
i want to stand up and yell, "here i am I'm here ready for work".
I'm laughing at this now. and really want this thread to stay happy, i don't want to be the downer!!!
Gem-
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
Way back in September I was offered a job at a new hotel out here. It was brand new, so they were hiring like crazy. Of course I stopped looking for a job because I had the letter they gave me telling me when to come in for orientation at the end of October. So I show up on the right day, right time, and when I go to check in they tell me my name isn't on the list. "Go check with HR." So I go down there and they tell me "Well, we sent you your background check and credit report." Since there was nothing wrong with either, I was like "And?????" She tells me I'm not hired because of my credit. The ONLY thing on there that was even remotely questionable was when I had to shortsell my house in 2004. Not a foreclosure or anything, mind you, a shortsale! I was flabbergasted and when I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to about it, she said no and asked me to leave, but before I left asked if I wanted their copy of my credit report. I was furious!
Needless to say, I will never stay at their brand hotel anywhere ever. And to top it all off, I still see them advertising the job they offered me.
So I feel your pain and wish I could offer words of hope or comfort, but since I'm still out of work, I don't know what to say.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: greater Philly area
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gem, I just don't believe this!!!! You are right, it almost is becoming a joke.
I have spent a lot of years working as an office manager in dental offices and this atty's office sounds like there might be some strife there. You know, working in smaller offices is tough if the staff isn't all on the same page....
I kindof fell for the paralegal, they ARE the backbone of their practice and it sounds like maybe they aren't appreciating her.
Who knows,, it is all conjecture at this point. But Oh my gosh,,, what a shocker,,,!! Gem, I think that I will need lots of chocolate in your behalf.
I have mentioned this earlier, but my husband sees a lot of this- he actually still sees a job being offered at a fairly large and familiar company that has been on there for over a year now. When he was utrned down for it they told him they were hiring from insdie the company. Hmmm, but he sees the job still coming up about every 2 months...
all I can say is that there are tons of us in the same situation and I keep asking what are we all supposed to be learning from this?
My fantasy would be to move somewhere exotic or tropical and have a small bed and breakfast --an exclusive one. My husband is an amazing fisherman and a scuba instructor and I figure between the two of us we could have a nice little business going.... we attended a wedding last year in Corolla N.C. and we brought all of our fishing gear (which is alot!) He was able to outfit 10 people at a time and within a couple hours every single person was able to catch a fish of some sort. My husband was patiently loading their hooks and untangling their birds nests and showing people how to cast.
Okay,, I will stop on my fantasy and come back to earth.. again, Gem, I am so sorry,, hopefully this means there is this really super position out there with your name on it and it just isn't the right time yet.
Gem, I just don't believe this!!!! You are right, it almost is becoming a joke.
I have spent a lot of years working as an office manager in dental offices and this atty's office sounds like there might be some strife there. You know, working in smaller offices is tough if the staff isn't all on the same page....
I kindof fell for the paralegal, they ARE the backbone of their practice and it sounds like maybe they aren't appreciating her.
Who knows,, it is all conjecture at this point. But Oh my gosh,,, what a shocker,,,!! Gem, I think that I will need lots of chocolate in your behalf.
I have mentioned this earlier, but my husband sees a lot of this- he actually still sees a job being offered at a fairly large and familiar company that has been on there for over a year now. When he was utrned down for it they told him they were hiring from insdie the company. Hmmm, but he sees the job still coming up about every 2 months...
all I can say is that there are tons of us in the same situation and I keep asking what are we all supposed to be learning from this?
My fantasy would be to move somewhere exotic or tropical and have a small bed and breakfast --an exclusive one. My husband is an amazing fisherman and a scuba instructor and I figure between the two of us we could have a nice little business going.... we attended a wedding last year in Corolla N.C. and we brought all of our fishing gear (which is alot!) He was able to outfit 10 people at a time and within a couple hours every single person was able to catch a fish of some sort. My husband was patiently loading their hooks and untangling their birds nests and showing people how to cast.
Okay,, I will stop on my fantasy and come back to earth.. again, Gem, I am so sorry,, hopefully this means there is this really super position out there with your name on it and it just isn't the right time yet.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: greater Philly area
It's scary, isn't it? Do you work for a larger company??
6th Gear
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From: St. Petersburg, Florida
Hello Everyone, i've been slacking on checking in due to internet issues, seems to be to much to try to catch up on...lol....anyways, i will be heading up to NJ next week and also to NY to meet George Clinton, thats what is new in my world, hope everone is doing alright.....
6th Gear
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From: Houston
OMG- you guys are not going to believe this....
This morning at 10am i went to an interview for a law office and they just called me back...
GUESS WHAT, I START TUESDAY!!!! OMG.... I ACCEPTED RIGHT AWAY, AND KEPT ASKING HUBBY, 'I SAID YES RIGHT, I SAID YES YOU HEARD ME RIGHT'
Everyone HERE was right, something better would come along, and I hope really hope the other company calls me back- now with attitude i can tell them they were unethical!!!
This morning at 10am i went to an interview for a law office and they just called me back...
GUESS WHAT, I START TUESDAY!!!! OMG.... I ACCEPTED RIGHT AWAY, AND KEPT ASKING HUBBY, 'I SAID YES RIGHT, I SAID YES YOU HEARD ME RIGHT'
Everyone HERE was right, something better would come along, and I hope really hope the other company calls me back- now with attitude i can tell them they were unethical!!!
Sweetie, Gem's soap opera isn't over -- keep readin'. Then give her hugs and make her feel better. 
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6th Gear
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From: Vancouver, WA
Well, during the hiring process, I was told that Paris's family doesn't own it anymore, but I won't mention any names....
6th Gear
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From: greater Philly area
LOL,,,,,, good one. Consider it banned frtom my life..
AHA! (I read my Nancy Drews - I can figure that one out!) Actually, I avoid those anyway. Now I have a REAL reason to do so!
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From: Houston
Well you are not going to believe this one… I just got a call from the New Job, they asked if I would postpone starting until they call me back. They got in this morning to a problem and are having issues with a Paralegal that works with them about wanting more money and he is “very sorry” but since that is the “backbone” of their company until they get this resolved they don’t want to bring me on. They said she wants more money and now they might not be able to afford me!
How is that for a kicker!
How is that for a kicker!
This is just plain ............ 
.... Hug!!!! So many talented people out there, ................... we're going to need to do something to fix this soon.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: greater Philly area
Hello Everyone, i've been slacking on checking in due to internet issues, seems to be to much to try to catch up on...lol....anyways, i will be heading up to NJ next week and also to NY to meet George Clinton, thats what is new in my world, hope everone is doing alright.....
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Mesa, AZ
Well you are not going to believe this one… I just got a call from the New Job, they asked if I would postpone starting until they call me back. They got in this morning to a problem and are having issues with a Paralegal that works with them about wanting more money and he is “very sorry” but since that is the “backbone” of their company until they get this resolved they don’t want to bring me on. They said she wants more money and now they might not be able to afford me!
How is that for a kicker!
How is that for a kicker!
The next job wait until you start before you tell us. Sorry to hear about the job.
Yeah. I work as a print press operator for National Envelope (makes envelopes) and we have about 10 plants but we're not getting much business because of rising mail prices and everyone wants to save the trees...
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Pennsylavnia
MCWill, i'm banning that unknown hotel also count me in.