I had an interview like that a while back. I thought it went pretty well, and not only did they not call to tell me I didn't get picked, they wouldn't return MY calls asking about it.

Any news?

Sigh....even though they told me it was a full time salaried position, they offered me part time at $9.25/hr when I called them. Um, I'm making more than that from Unemployment, thanks! They're swine...

That sucks, Susie. Years back, a company flew me out to Arizona for an interview. Like you, it came down to me and another guy. I guess that they hired him because they never freaking bothered to tell me.

Worked out okay in the end, as I met the lady who would become my wife at the other job I took. But the unprofessional behavior really pissed me off.

Sorry that you're still looking. I hope something comes up soon.

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Minions and paycheck? What hot coals, I don't see any hot coals.

Embrace the inner Movie Nazi.

You don't like the popcorn? NO MOVIE FOR YOU!

Thumbscrews, rack, cat o' nine tails should keep the minions in line and caltrops will take care of the paying customers. An Iron Maiden perhaps for the odd one's that get through? Go for it, you know you'll enjhoy the pay cheque anyway!

For so long, you fought against the Ass Man, now you will become one :-)

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I'm also on Facebook and on Farmville. Look for me under my own name Patrick G Cox.

Facebook - the doom of Western Civilization

LOL Harv! It's really a sort of a mini blogging platform, for people with short attention spans, I think! Wait--that proves your point...

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Good luck Susie!

Good luck Susie, I'll say a prayer for you. Go for neat and comfortable - as an interviewer that is always a plus mark for me - and an unladen swallow can fly at better than 35 mph! See my blogpost for two days ago.

Shaved legs, hair up, total "Hot For Teacher" package.

Break a leg.

I'm wity Phelps.

1: "Should I wear slacks or finally go back to shaving my legs?"

Legs are in, baby. You can never discount one single selling point.

2: "Black shoes or brown? and can I even find them?"

Find the black ones. Always look like you mean it.

3: "Hair long and straight, or sedately confined?"

Hair up and pinned out of reach. Always have more than you're willing to give and leave them to wonder about it. Up and tight. Take not one @#$% prisoner.

"What IS the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

African or European?

Oh, cra-a-a-a-p!

Wish I would've gotten here earlier, I would've recommended the corset & plunging-neckline peasant blouse ;-)

Hope it went well for you anyway.

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I used to work in the credit card industry and it depends on whether or not people do a hard or a "soft" check, as to whether or not it impacts your credit rating. That said, if there are potential employment credit checks, they are likely to be hard checks.

Lack of income hurts your credit standing, but nowhere near as much as delinquency and/or default. If you've managed to stay-somehow- afloat during these last six months, your credit rating won't be too bad. The report will show zero income, of course, but that will be explainable by the zero job during that time.

Again, businesses tend to read the report, rather than simply rely on the FICO of whatever credit bureau gets used. Delinquencies, default and collection are big no-nos if you seek a job in the financial sector. Actually, the delinquencies not so much, as long as they aren't frequent. Almost everyone-except for my mother- makes the occasional late payment.

In other words, don't sweat it. Just don't apply for too many jobs requiring credit checks within a specified period. That could have an adverse impact on your rating. Be sure to inquire whether or not the checks are hard or soft. If they're soft, really don't sweat it.

Good sound advice there, keep plugging away, you'll get a break soon!

Since when does a credit report show your income? And since when does a prospective employer do a credit check, and for what purpose?

Honestly, people are so snoopy these days.

Don't worry about it too much. If they're dumb enough to pass you over, they're not they type of organization you'd want to work for anyway.

Thanks, guys. Your support is really appreciated!

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Well done. Make a stand on that one, there is too much abuse of this sort of information. Hope things will look up for you soon, I'm keeping you in the prayer cycle.

Amen, sister.

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Good to hear you're OK, I hope things start to look up soon.

From what I've heard, Twilight is just "Romeo & Juliet with fangs".

But I could be wrong.

I'm glad to see you're still alive and kicking. We just need to get you watching some better movies. hehehe j/k

You might want to check out Taken. And it's good to see you pop your head out. Did you see your shadow? 'Cause that means no more blog posts for six weeks.

I might be confusing this with something else.

Oh, Matt--Taken was awesome! If I had any money I would buy it and watch it repeatedly....

LOL Harvey! I guess that would work if Romeo was already dead when the play started.

So, Contagion, what chick-flicks are your favorite? :)

Pat, I'm just killing time until your next book comes out...

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Praise be! Well done to you, now I shall keep praying for a really good job offer for you. All economies need people like you - tenacious, hardworking and determined to make your own way in this world. Well done.

gratz nub

I haven't checked in in a while, but dang. What a tale. That had to be nerve wracking for the last couple of months.

Here's hoping you find a good job soon.

Excellent news, Susie. I look forward to you regaling us with tales of the morons at your new place of employment. It'll be tough to top some of the movie theater stories, but I have faith in my fellow man's ability to sink to the occasion.

Congrats again on the job.

*pop*

[hands over well-chilled bottle of Dom Pérignon]

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