I know a truck driver who left the place he was workin for a better job. The new place asked for a refernce from the old place and they gave a bad reference for that man.So he didn't get his new job.The company he left then asked him back when he didn't get the job with the other company.The reason was it is the busy season for them.And they have had a lot of people to quit already on them for asking them to cheat on thier logs to make delivers for them.They also cheated him out of some of his pay on his last check!!!!!!
217557
You can sue anybody. All you need is a lawyer and a beef. The problem is winning the lawsuit.\n\nYou'll need to consider one important thing: Was the reference accurate? What I mean is that giving a bad reference in itself is not against the law, but giving an inaccurate one is. If the former company is sued by you and they are able to provide documentation that convinces a judge the bad reference was accurate, then you'll lose. If they cannot provide any documentation or proof of their claim, they lose.
53992
Oh my gosh, did you work at the same place I did?  Your story sounded exactly like the situation I had.  Management and supervisory positions had changed at my work and from then on, the nightmare began.  The witch who rose to power was a narcissitic, egotistical backstabber who made it so unbearable for everyone. She continuously found it amusing to berate, belittle and degrade each and every employee in the company by telling us that we were underworked and so grossly over-paid (we all made more $$$$ than her). Someone who is in the psychology field said that this supervisor's had low self-esteem issues (she weighs close to 300 lbs.)and it is satisfying to her to put others down in order to feel better about herself.  She can't control her weight so she tried to control others.  Unfortunately, confronting this supervisor only compounded to the problem, as she could not take constructive criticism from ANY employee...and talking to the owner of the company proved to be useless, as he always avoided any type of problem or confrontation issue.  Since I did not have an advocate or anyone I could really turn to, the stress of going to work every day was taking it's toll on my health.  For peace of mind and sanity, I gave them my two weeks notice but did not burn my bridges upon my resignation. It is a good idea to have something lined up to go to, especially if you need the income and medical benefits.  You really don't want to be at the mercy of your current employer when it comes to recommendations or verifications.  Good luck.....
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I have worked w/ the public for many years.. almost 20.\n   Restaurants were first.. I had customers leave me tips at counter just for ringing up a purchase.. wish me a wonderful day.. also actually * gasp * stop what they were doing and see me as  a "person" not just an entity.\n   As others have I have also been on the recieving end of gifts and thank you cards for excellent customer service.\n   I work in retail at the moment, a truckstop to be exact.\n  The job is fun and the drivers have many interesting stories to share and are appreciative of an attentive person behind the counter.. \n   Then there are " MONSTER CUSTOMERS" .. but that is another story.. I think they just aren't happy w/ their sordid little lives and don't have anything better to do than to try and ruin someone elses day.. I always Tell them.. " Have a great day!!  come back and see us" with a very nice smile .. it makes em more disgruntled than they already were and makes my day worthwhile... Thanks for thinking of us peeps that work w/ the public ..\n             Take care.. Peace!!!
125970
how come people cant find another job while they are employed??? This always baffles me. LOOK FOR A JOB WHILE YOU WORK THERE AND QUIT WHEN YOU FIND ANOTHER ONE!
600126
Usually when one is interviewing for a job, and has held a higher position in another field, or has had a faster pace job they will be told this.  It is unfair, because you are trying to get into another field and have to start somewhere.  But as an employer here is what I see\n\nHere is someone who is burnt out with their current job and needs a break, they can't stop working so they'll take a "lesser" job until their batteries recharge, and then they will be gone.  Meanwhile I have spent time and money training the new employee only to lose them.\n\nI will then need to find someone else, train them etc...\n\nIt's the same thing as being told you're 'overqualified'.\n\nIf you are truly sincere about the life change, stress it early in the interview and reinforce it throughout.  \n\ngood luck
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A Bedtime Story...\nOnce upon a time there was this guy who was good at math and computers.  He went to school and got some degrees and worked in software and data analysis for a number of years.  He worked at one company in particular for five years.  This company was owned by friends, who treated him like family (this isn't necessarily a good thing) and he worked very hard for them, and earned a good salary doing so.  He was also miserable and irritable most of the time.  Finally, the constant stress caught up with him and he left the company.  For fourteen months, he did odd jobs and barely scraped by, driving him into fairly serious financial issues.  He lost his car, and used public transportation and his bike and his feet to get places.\n\nHe was never happier.\n\nAfter fourteen months, his friends came to him and said that things would be different.  They weren't really, and he didn't expect that, but he thought maybe he was different enough that he could manage.  Again he made good money, again he busted his rear to earn this money.  He was there about 16 months before he left again (fired this time instead of quitting.)  He simply wasn't happy spending his life serving others for nothing more than a paycheck.  \n\nThis guy hadn't learned the lesson that money does NOT equal time.  Money is useful, but the simple fact is, in one hundred years, this guy and pretty much everyone else reading this will be dead, and that money isn't going to make a damn bit of difference in that.  Were he here, this guy would applaud you for discovering that which he can't seem:  being happy for who and for where you are.  That is a gift.
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I used to work at a place where there were very thourough backround checks. As the manager in charge of hiring, i found that there were many very good applicants that were automatically denied for that reason. I understand what you are saying. It must be very difficult for people who are trying to get their lives back on track to find opportunities, since this seems to be so common amoung many corperate and franchise businesses. What is ironic is that I often found that some of  those with no criminal backround, after being hired,  were much more of a risk to our company, where as perfectly good applicants with a smudge on their record, would have probably performed a lot better as employees. Now I'm not saying that I would have hired all ex- felons who had applied, due to the fact that some of them seemed to still have serious issues, but if it were my choice in the matter, character and ability would matter far more than a bad choice that was made before.   I feel that a person should not be denied an employment opportunity due to a past that they have already paid for. It is definetley a type of discrimination.
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If there were no truck drivers how would food get to the store? How would anything you buy anywhere get there? Truck driving is a hard job, you have to get a CDL license,hours on the road causes health problems, long hours, low pay,heavy lifting,and putting up with inconsiderate drivers to boot! And that's just the beginning of it...\nI appreciate truck drivers because I know how hard they work,how many hours they stay away from their families and they do it all so people can buy things!\nIf I see a trucker trying to come around a corner I make sure I stop so he has plenty of room which usually gets horns honking ... most of the time the trucker acknowledges you for it, so it's worth the honking.We should all be very considerate of our truckers.\nThey are a part of our everyday life more than people realize!
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I agree...because what if they call later down the road to verify again your work habits or ethics, it's not gonna look good if your friend is like 'huh?'.  Ask him if you can substitute a different type of reference.  But honesty is usually the best policy.
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Yes, it is frustrating.  Happens all the time though.  Seinfeld even had an episode about it!  It seems that the more incompetent you are, the higher you move up!  It's frustrating for me to have a supervisor, who makes three times more than I do, ask me advice on what they should do - that's what they get paid the big bucks for!  Oh brother!!!
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Probably might be that the manager has a bit of a power trip going on. Some people who are managers get a bit of power and it goes straight to their head. If it is a department manager then go to the store manager or HR. If it's the store manager then you might want to get a job elsewhere as that person will never change. Always make sure that you look after yourself, bottom line I guess is that it's only a job, plenty of others around!!
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It's a more complex scenario than that. My friend started some years ago, shortly thereafter, I joined. Well he continued and I just let it go, due to family issues, distractions. He's making big bucks now and I'm happy for him. My fault that I quit, nobody elses. I'm re-joining next week. BTW. This friend is now my boss. Yep, he bought the company that I work for, from home. Feel free to email me for details and any other questions. Make sure you leave the name of your state and he will be happy to give you a good referral to the better leadership in your area.
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i know this is off the stats you are looking for but i have heard women truck drivers have been doing that for years....  even male truck drivers trying to make up time due to traffic or whatever use them.  i hope this helps.
506793
You did it so why can't they also try and improve their lot in live. Just because you have become more successful is not any reason for people to try and take advantage of you financially.  With Christmas coming I imagine your going to hear all kinds of sob stories.  How did they survive while you were working your arse off to get your business to where it is today?  Be as honest with them as you can and let them know that your not a ATM and would appreciate if they all would cease asking you for help financially.  Congratulations on your business becoming successful and all the hard work you have put into it.  Bravo!!!
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I'm not married but two of my good buddies are - wait til ya hear this....\n\nOne had just flew home after spending Christmas with his folks and his car wouldn't start in the parking lot. He called a tow truck and as it arrived a lady came over and said her car wouldn't start so the tow truck driver told them both to wait in his cab to stay warm while he started his car, and then he'd do hers. The two stranded people were married years later.\n\nAnd another buddy had a few one night and decided to call up the old girlfriend to try and get her back. He dialed a wrong # and now he and the wrong # have three kids.
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Nope, if you are dissatisfied about your job, he prolly knows already.  It's one way to break it to him.  Also, you have to remember that he might not care, or he might have noticed. he might have been thinking of something else.
99039
Many, many years ago, I once had a boss tell me that he expected more from his better employees than his slackers.  Not fair, but I can understand the reasoning behind it and I also think kinda the same way because some people have more talent or abilities than others and more should be expected of them. Boy, I'm going to get into trouble for this!! What I liked about him  was that he was honest about it.  \n\nNowadays, it seems we have to be careful about everything we say. Where is this screwy country headed? Things like the above could be grounds for a lawsuit I suppose.