Quote :

"My wife worked at a job onetime where some really stupid shit went down and she walked in to quit on the spot. She was informed that if she doesn't give at least 2-weeks notice then her last paycheck will be reduced to minimum wage. It was company policy."

I had to deal with a company once that refused to pay out a "employee retention bonus" that was promised to us six months earlier if we stayed with the company through some difficult times. A quick call to the Dept. of Labor settled that one in less than a day and roughly 45 of us got the bonus in our next paycheck.

The Dept. of Labor rep left a voicemail saying something to the effect of "I spoke to a representative from your company. I threatened them with fines and other legal actions if they did not pay the promised bonus. They have agreed to pay the bonus as promised. Call me back if you have any further issues."

Your company can't change the contracted rate after you've done the work. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

[Edited on November 18, 2011 at 12:31 PM. Reason : s]

11/18/2011 12:26:04 PM

Companies will tell you all sorts of shit is legal but I wouldn't believe them for one second without confirming it with the Department of Labor.

11/18/2011 2:44:54 PM

Got 2 offers this week, back to being a somewhat productive member of society!

12/14/2011 7:32:10 AM

Congrats!

12/14/2011 8:36:16 AM

Know it's a long shot but figured it wouldn't hurt to throw it in here...anyone interested in becoming a bus tax mgr at one of the Big 4. 5+ years exp required.

12/14/2011 5:59:03 PM

Quote :

" 5+ years exp required."

entry level right?

12/15/2011 8:49:18 AM

^Yeah I mean play around with TurboTax some and you're ready to go

12/15/2011 2:40:25 PM

I think it might have been covered in this thread but what are ya'lls thoughts on accepting an offer from a company only to turn it down and take a different job before you even show up to the job that you already accepted?

12/16/2011 11:14:37 AM

there have been a couple threads on this issue over the years.

in summary, i think most of them said "look out for #1"

12/16/2011 11:28:22 AM

it might be a burned bridge, but most likely its a bridge to nowhere or a bridge you will never have to use again anyway

12/16/2011 1:52:12 PM

If you were willing to burn that bridge before crossing it, it would have never led you to where you wanted to go in the first place.

12/16/2011 4:43:17 PM

finally got my job offer today

start Jan 30 @ USPTO

12/20/2011 11:40:51 AM

welp. gonna be unemployed come the new year.. guess its back to school for me

12/20/2011 3:52:57 PM

Quote :

"I think it might have been covered in this thread but what are ya'lls thoughts on accepting an offer from a company only to turn it down and take a different job before you even show up to the job that you already accepted?"

look out for yourself first. cause they'll F you over in a heartbeat if and when they can.

12/20/2011 4:09:45 PM

My company is going on a hiring blitz right now.

QuEST (it's some sort of acronym) is an engineering outsourcing company who works with lots of great companies around the world. Most of our company is based in India, but for any industry with export controlled material, we have centers in the US. Our US centers are based locally with their primary customer
East Hartford, CT - Pratt & Whitney (where I work now)
Windsor Locks, CT - Hamilton Sunstrand
Greenville, SC - GE Energy (worked there for a year)
Cincinnati, OH - GE Aviation
and them some other people in Houston, Phoenix, and Rockford, IL.

We are looking for candidates that have Vocational Technology Certificates, to Associates Degrees in technology related fields, to entry level BS degrees in an engineering or related technical field, to Engineers with 4+ years of experience.

The "Vocational Tech or Associates Degrees in technology related fields" are to work in some sort of "engineering services" or something. Not true engineering, but supporting the engineers and the accounts. Don't really know much about it; I don't deal with them very often.

Anyway, look over the list here:
https://qrms.quest-global.com/QuestPortal/CP/Quest_CP/SeachResult.aspx?CatID=44&Type=4

Pratt just cut one of their engineering services departments and gave the whole damn thing to us, so we're looking to hire a lot of these guys and hire them quickly:
https://qrms.quest-global.com/QuestPortal/CP/Quest_CP/JobDescription.aspx?cat=1332&Flag=0

Send any resumes directly to me (cover letters don't seem to be required) at toddlion[at]gmail

1/4/2012 5:25:30 PM

i've worked with some QuEST techs before from AZ. They also work for Honeywell (where I work).

[Edited on January 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM. Reason : d]

1/4/2012 5:53:05 PM

Oh, yup. Forgot about them.

1/4/2012 6:57:47 PM

Quote :

"Your company can't change the contracted rate after you've done the work. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise."

This is true, but I've worked for a company before where the contract had a clause to the effect that if you quit without 2 weeks notice, your pay rate for the last pay period reverts to minimum wage. It was a shit job that barely paid over minimum anyway, but I was very careful to give my notice so they couldn't shaft me.

[Edited on January 5, 2012 at 3:44 AM. Reason : Also, as of Friday, unemployed again...stupid seasonal work...]

1/5/2012 3:44:25 AM

A good buddy of mine owns this company that is hiring software engineers for their locations in Atlanta and Charleston:

http://peoplematter.com/company/careers/software-engineer-ii-atlanta-charleston

Quote :

"Position summary: A Software Engineer II is expected to work independently and with minimal assistance in completing tasks as assigned. They are involved with mentoring other team members and help with identifying process improvements for the team. Duties and responsibilities: • Complete all assigned tasks correctly and efficiently, ensuring assignments function according to specifications and are completed within the allotted time frame. • Provide assistance to other team members by being available to answer questions and perform code reviews. • Complete assigned tasks with minimal assistance, working independently to address all tasks. • Show initiative in improving coding standards and product lines by suggesting new ideas and methods to incorporate into our existing processes. • Maintain good working relationships with other departments in order to ensure successful product by working cooperatively in addressing all issued correctly and quickly. • Contributes content to the development wiki to help document technology and tools for other developers. Requirements: • Minimal 2 years of experience in software development. • Comprehensive knowledge of C#, web services, and object-oriented concepts. • Consistently adheres to coding standards. • Working knowledge of required product lines and software structure, including but not restricted to, assembly contents, database structure, and module interaction. • Strong SQL knowledge • Has successfully achieved consistent results and mastery of the competencies at the previous levels. "

1/7/2012 4:25:10 PM

From someone I know:

Quote :

"Mohu is looking to hire some new antenna assemblers in North Raleigh, NC to start working ASAP. We are looking for bright, eager people to work on our HDTV antenna production lines. No experience required. This will be a 40 hr per week position. Compensation $8-$11/hr. Email me at asamples@gomohu.com if you are interested. Please pass this on to your friends who are job searching as well."

1/17/2012 11:25:59 AM

Quote :

"Mohu is looking to hire some new antenna assemblers in North Raleigh, NC to start working ASAP. We are looking for bright, eager people to work on our HDTV antenna production lines. No experience required. This will be a 40 hr per week position. Compensation $8-$11/hr. Email me at asamples@gomohu.com if you are interested. Please pass this on to your friends who are job searching as well."

They're willing to pay all of minimum wage to bright and eager people? Sounds like a great place to work.

1/18/2012 1:25:54 PM

It's and assembly line job

And it's more than minimum wage

[Edited on January 18, 2012 at 1:44 PM. Reason : You, sir, seem neither bright nor eager]

1/18/2012 1:44:23 PM

And you, sir, seem to understand neither articles nor conjunctions

1/18/2012 2:14:21 PM

Maybe I just like putting Ds at the ends of wordsd

1/18/2012 2:54:57 PM

Quote :

"We will keep your resume on file and we encourage you to apply for future positions at Company X."

Why do companies bother to put this in response to rejected applications? Do they actually keep them on file?

1/24/2012 11:45:01 AM

Yeah. Google called me up out of the blue about five years after I applied.

1/24/2012 12:05:45 PM

Yeah I had a company I had applied with in Hawaii a couple years ago email me recently with a job.

1/24/2012 12:15:00 PM

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/johnston

library assistant 2 job that pays between 21k-32.5k per hour

1/25/2012 8:38:44 PM

YAY! LAID OFF AGAIN! PERMANENT VACATION!

1/26/2012 10:51:10 AM

Quote :

"pays between 21k-32.5k per hour"

SIGN ME THE FUCK UP!

[Edited on January 26, 2012 at 10:55 AM. Reason : .]

1/26/2012 10:55:25 AM

^ hahaha yeah for real.

1/26/2012 12:16:13 PM

started my job today

orientations make me want to stick a fork in my eye with all the oh-so-stupid questions some people ask

1/30/2012 10:15:56 PM

Just got an email about scheduling an interview. hopeful.

1/31/2012 1:57:49 PM

Been out of work since the start of this month. So far I've been rejected by all the major retailers and have yet to hear back from not one but two jobs at the Animal Shelter, both of which I gather basically amount to "assistant dog killer."

I wouldn't be quite so freaked out by my present situation if I had a firm leave date/destination from the Peace Corps, but for now they're fucking around with medical shit and who knows when that bureaucratic clusterscrew will get settled.

1/31/2012 3:23:23 PM

Hello unemployed people! The company my girlfriend works for, Maxpoint Interactive, is hiring for a ton of positions. It's a technology startup with offices in Austin, Texas, and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The jobs posted are primarily in software engineering, statistics, and IT, but they are also in need of business analysts and account managers ASAP. The software engineering jobs are mostly in Austin, and the analyst/account manager jobs are in RTP. If you have any skills at all, there is probably a place for you.

All the postings can be found here: http://maxpointinteractive.com/company/careers/

Maxpoint provides good benefits, including a full healthcare package and referral bonus. If you apply, send me a PM so I can let her know whose resume to look for.

[Edited on February 1, 2012 at 1:40 AM. Reason : ]

2/1/2012 1:39:59 AM

Anyone ever take the FSOT? Hopefully will be taking that in roughly a week.

2/1/2012 5:02:10 AM

Went to career fair. One company I talked to is having an open career fair this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. For those who couldn't make it today.

There are quite a few different positions available. Mechanical, hardware, software engineering. Some sales or marketing positions(not my field). Looks like they are global with positions in California and Raleigh.

They are right off 440 on Capital Blvd.

Enjoy and good luck.

http://www.extron.com/company/employment.aspx

2/2/2012 9:18:53 PM

Quote :

"Anyone ever take the FSOT?"

Twice.

Blew it away both times.

Had an awful resume to go with my high test scores both times.

Did not get hired by the FS either time.

2/2/2012 10:08:15 PM

2/3/2012 1:45:07 AM

If you can handle a horde of indians and do computers, this may be of interest

https://microsoftopenhousecharlotte.eventbrite.com/

Quote :

" Event Details Microsoft Services is Hiring in Charlotte! Open House – Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 Microsoft Services is hosting an Open House on Feb 25th locally for talented professionals interested in learning more about our business and exciting career opportunities. This event is geared to introduce participants to hiring managers, possible career paths, and general information on what makes Enterprise Services the place to grow your skills, make an impact, and shape the future of Microsoft solutions. We’re looking for experienced technology professionals with knowledge in the following areas: · Windows Server Technologies/ WSUS/SMS/MOM · Lync Communication – Voice Technology · Office Communication Server · MS Exchange · SCOM · .Net Development and Test · SQL Server Development and Admin · Dynamics · ForeFront Security · SharePoint Development and Admin"

2/4/2012 8:32:44 AM

Anybody ever had an employer (whom you've previously applied to) call you but not leave a message? I got a call from a random number this afternoon, and google told me it was a company that I recently applied to. If they were calling to chat with me, I find it odd that they wouldn't have left me a voicemail. Should I just wait to see if they call again or be more proactive in returning their missed call?

2/6/2012 6:49:05 PM

I'd say call them back, the worst they are gonna tell you is that they misdialed

2/6/2012 7:10:22 PM

Wait

[Edited on February 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM. Reason : don't want to look creepy/desperate]

2/6/2012 7:28:43 PM

Quote :

"Should I just wait to see if they call again or be more proactive in returning their missed call?"

If you think for about 5 more seconds, you can answer this yourself.

Taking initiative, following up, and being proactive are all skills employers are looking for. Pretending that you are trying to date the employer is foolish and silly.

If you are thinking like this, this means you are panicking. Just calm down and think rationally.

2/6/2012 7:39:55 PM

The window has probably closed. I would have called them back same day and said something along the lines of "I missed a call from this number earlier and wanted to make sure that I didn't miss them blah blah.."

You could maybe try tomorrow morning though.

2/6/2012 7:59:29 PM

at 50 pages, I wonder if you could take the ratio of complaints about being unemployed to the number of job openings posted here, plot them, and discover a new proxy for the state of the economy.

2/6/2012 8:08:14 PM

Thanks all for the replies! I have no fear of returning the call or anything like that, it's just the number is the phone book listing for this large company, rather than a direct line to anyone so I don't know who to return the call to. We'll see what happens when I call it back!

2/7/2012 9:43:38 AM

If I get unemployment forms in the mail does that mean I'm approved? I applied on the 6th, got a form today(dated the 6th) that told me how much I'd get each week, and another letter that had a direct deposit form. I figured my former company would try to dispute it, doesn't seem like they would have had enough time yet. just don't want to get my hopes up!

[Edited on February 9, 2012 at 1:56 AM. Reason : -]

2/9/2012 1:55:13 AM

I don't mind interviewing, but if you've all ready given the job to an internal candidate why bother calling me in for an interview?

2/9/2012 10:28:11 AM

^^
You'll start getting paid immediately, if your company decides to dispute you'll have to have a meeting with Unemployment. If you lose the dispute you just have to pay the money back.

2/9/2012 11:30:38 AM