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I hate all the little shit by calla (2.00 / 0) #13 Thu Jul 27, 2006 at 10:10:55 PM EST

that people evaluate when interviewing. The shit that doesn't matter. Like shoes. There's a whole f*cked up group of interviewers out there that consider the interviewee's shoes as a valid part of the interview process. Or the car interview folks - where the condition of a potential employee's car is considered when hiring.

I live in an area that has truly f*cked up traffic. I've lived with f*cked up traffic before, folks were much more tolerant of tardiness there. I guess getting caught in a traffic jam would make me a crappy designer here. I was a pretty good designer in Jersey.

Explain your illogic.

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When I say appearance by moonvine (4.00 / 2) #14 Thu Jul 27, 2006 at 10:36:21 PM EST

I don't mean dress per say. I mean evaluation based on attendance, (which can only be measured by your punctuality), manner of speech, how you answer the questions, etc... If you look presentable, and aren't looking homeless and ragged, and at the very least showered, then all is good with respect to physical appearance. And generally, I could care less about branding or style.

If your area is notoriously congested with traffic, then ALL the more reason to PLAN ahead. Relying on the laxness and understanding of bosses to excuse tardiness just seems risky. And not willing to understand that to some people punctuality is just as important as a potential hiree's qualifications, seems to me unwise.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't find fault with her decision. She may also not be what is compatible for you in terms of what you would like to see in a boss, so consider yourself fortunate that you saw this side of her way ahead of time. There will be better positions that will come available for you, I am certain. Maybe in an environment not so rigid or what you deem arbitrary. Count your blessings and move on.

So dear Calla, pardon me if I came across in any way that offended you, I just wanted to convey that I relate to both sides of the issue. And more importantly, I'm not going to participate in your hopes for a little flame war. Plus you already have my sympathies!

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Who said I hoped for a flame war? by calla (2.00 / 0) #19 Fri Jul 28, 2006 at 02:11:21 AM EST

I have no interest in flame wars and resent your putting those words in my mouth.

I don't really care to explain to you the reasons I didn't have more time to get to the interview. Let's just say that even though my current job is crappy - I'm a responsible employee.

Use whatever petty reasons you want to hire folks. I'm sure you'll be happy with whoever you hire.

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That was a very mean thing to write. by moonvine (4.00 / 1) #26 Fri Jul 28, 2006 at 07:29:09 AM EST

I was only trying to be helpful and symphathetic to you, which I indicated in my first comment. I must have taken your original response about a flame war to mean that you "expected a flame war." My bad. I'm sure you're responsible and would make a terrific employee. Seriously, I wasn't attacking you.
Godd luck.

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I don't see where I said anything mean. by calla (4.00 / 1) #40 Fri Jul 28, 2006 at 08:14:34 PM EST

Except the word 'petty' could possibly be seen as surly. I wouldn't let that get you upset.

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: Oh, by moonvine (2.00 / 0) #46 Sat Jul 29, 2006 at 01:02:01 PM EST

That's o-k. I didn't lose a wink of sleep over it. Just surprised at your responses to me. The west coast usually mellows people ; )

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