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MineralMan

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7. Yes. They were.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 14, 2013, 04:47 PM

Aug 2013

Frankly, I'm seeing the kids of my wife's friends getting jobs in their field, fresh out of college with bachelor's degrees. They're all great kids, worked hard, and are getting the jobs they want. Reverse psychology...

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How to Avoid Getting a Job in Today's Job Market [View all] MineralMan Aug 2013 OP

Always let smart ass friends proof read sharp_stick Aug 2013 #1

LOL. Also, be sure to list your accomplishments, such as MineralMan Aug 2013 #4

These things were always true, even back in the Pleistocene era The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #2

Yes. They were. MineralMan Aug 2013 #7

11. Live to age 45 or older. 12. Expect more than minimum wage with advanced degree. zazen Aug 2013 #3

14. Live in the U.S. n/t winter is coming Aug 2013 #5

+1 PD Turk Aug 2013 #38

RW meme. The problem is these fucking no good kids. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #6

Nope. Kids who are doing exactly the reverse ARE getting jobs. MineralMan Aug 2013 #8

Well, isn't that special? This post insults every unemployed person who has HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #17

^^This right here^^ leftstreet Aug 2013 #20

+1 nashville_brook Aug 2013 #31

+2 n/t OhioChick Aug 2013 #37

As I said. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #21

The trick is to be part of that 42%. MineralMan Aug 2013 #23

you've outdone yourself. nt. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #24

Don't you have some clouds to yell at? n/t winter is coming Aug 2013 #26

Nice variation on "I don't have to outrun the bear, I only have to outrun you." nt Electric Monk Aug 2013 #27

It's kind of like that sure-fire strategy of how to win at the casino... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #28

Some are. Some aren't. fishwax Aug 2013 #42

Not at all. This has been basic job-hunting advice since forever. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #13

As someone that has hired literally hundreds of people Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #9

Well, that's true. I just kind of took that as a given. MineralMan Aug 2013 #11

Was going to say call at the last minute and say the weather is bad... Phentex Aug 2013 #22

I put myself in the position of needing a job Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #25

Sad part was Phentex Aug 2013 #29

I got mugged the night before an interview. MindPilot Aug 2013 #32

Awesome story Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #34

I showed up for an interview sick once tabbycat31 Aug 2013 #36

Don't forget "texting" KansDem Aug 2013 #10

Yeah, that'd work, too, I'm sure. MineralMan Aug 2013 #12

LOL, Re #7 Xithras Aug 2013 #14

That is hilarious Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #19

There's only one good response that an interviewer can give to that question... Xithras Aug 2013 #30

11. Post on DU all day instead of sending out resumes. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #15

That'll do it, unless you have the chops to make it self-employed. MineralMan Aug 2013 #16

I am supposedly a paid shill MindPilot Aug 2013 #33

In 1975 Turbineguy Aug 2013 #18

I know a very intelligent, hard working woman in a large corporation in Ontario... nenagh Aug 2013 #35

Ah yes. blame the victims of our collapsing economy... hunter Aug 2013 #39

surrrrre FirstLight Aug 2013 #40

The OP is designed to shift the blame for our miserable economy from the 1% to the 99% n/t Fumesucker Aug 2013 #41