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SC
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:48 pm | 1st Post |
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Companies refusing to consider anyone (new) that has a commute greater than 20 miles
Last edited on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 01:30 pm by SC
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LilJack
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 01:18 pm | 2nd Post |
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| The new casino building here would have a hard time finding good people withing 20 miles. Last edited on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 01:41 pm by LilJack
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SC
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 01:33 pm | 3rd Post |
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Turning people away before or without interview for new employment
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nobbie
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 02:20 pm | 4th Post |
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Will they be extending that to include suppliers and customers?
Who uses more gas, a 22 mile commuter in a econobox or a 19 mile commuter in a SUV? I assume it's about the gas.
A lot of ideas are worth considering but not worth implementing.
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Rudy
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 02:50 pm | 5th Post |
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That's a sure sign they have more applicants than they need or already have a favorite for the job who qualifies.
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 04:27 pm | 6th Post |
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| I'm in the camp of "the favorite" for the position is already known.
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SC
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 07:06 pm | 7th Post |
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I think this is more than a trend. We’ll see 
I do not think this has anything to do with favorites
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Wolfman
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 11:41 pm | 8th Post |
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| We have several that live on the other side of the tunnel. Chronically late. Traffic patterns around here are predictable. If they live in certain areas, they will be late all the time.
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SC
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 12:57 am | 9th Post |
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With the relatively low paying jobs in my area I think it is more about the cost of fuel vs income
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Rudy
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 12:59 am | 10th Post |
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| Maybe so but the rules change quickly when they can't fill a needed position.
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SC
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 02:30 am | 11th Post |
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Rudy wrote: Maybe so but the rules change quickly when they can't fill a needed position.
When a business venture is no longer equitable it evaporates or moves to cheaper labor
Government may be the only acceptation to the rule
When a company can not keep pace with inflation ie gas prices it must raise prices
When a company can not “take one for the team” because of a competitive market or a workforce that sees a hit to the pocket like the current fuel price something has got to give
I think some companies are being realistic and are trying to build a workforce able to bend where the company can not
I hope I'm wrong corporate greed began the move to cheaper labor the cost of fuel may take what little is left
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Wolfman
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 01:01 pm | 12th Post |
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| I don't understand the argument connecting cheap labor and distance. The company isn't paying for the gas. If the company pays $7 an hour, it is the same whether the emplyee drives 3 miles or 30 miles.
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SC
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 09:11 pm | 13th Post |
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Wolfman wrote: I don't understand the argument connecting cheap labor and distance. The company isn't paying for the gas. If the company pays $7 an hour, it is the same whether the emplyee drives 3 miles or 30 miles.
That is the whole point the companies will not pay more just because the price of gas goes up
Why train a person that will not be able to drive the 30 miles one way when gas hits $7-$10 dollars a gallon
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Flyboy
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 09:41 pm | 14th Post |
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SC,
Companies are not in business to subsidize employees for their commute to work. Companies are in the business to make money/profit for their owners and/or shareholders..Period. Where you chose to live is YOUR decision..not the companies.
I used to commute 90 miles each way to/from work...granted approx 15 days per month but that was MY choice.
If you accept a job with a company, you have an obligation to be at work on time and prepared to give them 100% of your time. They are paying you. If you are not prepared, don`t take the job.
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SC
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 10:12 pm | 15th Post |
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I think you are missing my point
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Flyboy
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 01:36 am | 16th Post |
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| I`m not missing your point??!! You think your commuting costs should be subsidized by your employer!! WHY?
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SC
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 02:04 am | 17th Post |
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Flyboy wrote: I`m not missing your point??!! You think your commuting costs should be subsidized by your employer!! WHY?
 I know you do not get it now
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Flyboy
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 02:35 am | 18th Post |
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So whats yor point SC...........bloody well enlighten me.
Did you read my post on your other thread re this subject..."2 cents worth"
You have a wide variety of experience and education but without an employment history and references companies are sceptical. That`s the way they chose to operate.Nothing you can do to change it.You also mentioned a "physical" problem as a result of a vehicle accident. Do you not think that plays a part in your job hunt?
You have to do what is best for YOU and your family. If it means moving.....well..I know what I`ve had to do in the past and I know what I would do. Only you can make that decision.
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SC
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 03:14 am | 19th Post |
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For years I have been looking for a job with the security, benefits and pay I had in 2000
In the last 5 years I have applied to 1400 companies, wrote them all down so I would not re apply if-when turned down. I actively seek employment, my brief list of skill like the tip of an iceberg I apply for any and everything that remotely interests me
Last week I was asked about the distance from the workplace by two completely different companies, it had nothing to do with my skill set, ability or experience
Two completely different companies would not give me the time of day because my commute was over 20 miles one way away
Maybe this was an isolated freaky little requirement ?
Maybe this is a new trend ?
When an employer takes your location into consideration for employment something has drastically changed ?
Why should an employer care where I live ?
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creekwalker
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 03:25 am | 20th Post |
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SC wrote: For years I have been looking for a job with the security, benefits and pay I had in 2000
In the last 5 years I have applied to 1400 companies, wrote them all down so I would not re apply if-when turned down. I actively seek employment, my brief list of skill like the tip of an iceberg I apply for any and everything that remotely interests me
Last week I was asked about the distance from the workplace by two completely different companies, it had nothing to do with my skill set, ability or experience
Two completely different companies would not give me the time of day because my commute was over 20 miles one way away
Maybe this was an isolated freaky little requirement ?
Maybe this is a new trend ?
When an employer takes your location into consideration for employment something has drastically changed ?
Why should an employer care where I live ?
i don't know what you applied for, but could it have been for an on-call, or need someone in close proximity in case of certain situations. maybe the job requires someone who can report to work within an allotted amount of time and with living to far away wouldn't work. maybe it had nothing to do with gas prices. not sure, just wondering
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