I started my an IT job at my college library at $11/hr and by the time I graduated I was being paid $17/hr.
I wouldn't have given your listing a second look at all.
I wouldn't have given your listing a second look at all.
Communicating on the internet is one thing, speaking for myself in an interview is another. I've improved significantly since I was a child, but I still have serious issues when interacting with others. Even with friends, in an unfamiliar and/or uncomfortable situation I can shut down.
Put me in a room with complete strangers asking me all manner of unconventional questions...at best I can't seem to make a good impression. For the questions I do understand I'll repeat the answers I have practiced like a machine, anything else and I get stuck. You ask me something I'm not prepared for and I might not even be able to complete the interview.
I've taken classes, practiced interviews with others, written reports on the proper methods for success...but it's still a struggle. These issues persist in the work environment as well, so it limits the jobs and positions I am fit for. When I'm competing for a high paying position, I don't compare well with the normal professionals.
That leaves the lower paying menial labor jobs, and even when I can get hired I seem to get taken advantage of. I have a very hard time speaking up for myself. I'm sure I could find another $10/hr job digging ditches or whatnot, but that pay level still doesn't move me out of poverty. I'm happier to be "retired" at the federal minimum wage (~$7.50/hr).
I could be better off in a lower cost of living area. I tell myself all the time I should move, but that's a far more daunting task than a job interview. Most of my family is here, but they are starting to move off. Perhaps when they all go I will too.
Communicating on the internet is one thing, speaking for myself in an interview is another. I've improved significantly since I was a child, but I still have serious issues when interacting with others. Even with friends, in an unfamiliar and/or uncomfortable situation I can shut down.
Put me in a room with complete strangers asking me all manner of unconventional questions...at best I can't seem to make a good impression. For the questions I do understand I'll repeat the answers I have practiced like a machine, anything else and I get stuck. You ask me something I'm not prepared for and I might not even be able to complete the interview.
I've taken classes, practiced interviews with others, written reports on the proper methods for success...but it's still a struggle. These issues persist in the work environment as well, so it limits the jobs and positions I am fit for. When I'm competing for a high paying position, I don't compare well with the normal professionals.
That leaves the lower paying menial labor jobs, and even when I can get hired I seem to get taken advantage of. I have a very hard time speaking up for myself. I'm sure I could find another $10/hr job digging ditches or whatnot, but that pay level still doesn't move me out of poverty. I'm happier to be "retired" at the federal minimum wage (~$7.50/hr).
I could be better off in a lower cost of living area. I tell myself all the time I should move, but that's a far more daunting task than a job interview. Most of my family is here, but they are starting to move off. Perhaps when they all go I will too.
this reminds me of a lowball craigslist offers of $5K I got when i was trying to sell a car worth around $15K. If i was the applicant I wouldn't even entertain them.
Have fun with those people. Tell them to meet you 100 miles away and dont show up.
Communicating on the internet is one thing, speaking for myself in an interview is another. I've improved significantly since I was a child, but I still have serious issues when interacting with others. Even with friends, in an unfamiliar and/or uncomfortable situation I can shut down.
Put me in a room with complete strangers asking me all manner of unconventional questions...at best I can't seem to make a good impression. For the questions I do understand I'll repeat the answers I have practiced like a machine, anything else and I get stuck. You ask me something I'm not prepared for and I might not even be able to complete the interview.
I've taken classes, practiced interviews with others, written reports on the proper methods for success...but it's still a struggle. These issues persist in the work environment as well, so it limits the jobs and positions I am fit for. When I'm competing for a high paying position, I don't compare well with the normal professionals.
That leaves the lower paying menial labor jobs, and even when I can get hired I seem to get taken advantage of. I have a very hard time speaking up for myself. I'm sure I could find another $10/hr job digging ditches or whatnot, but that pay level still doesn't move me out of poverty. I'm happier to be "retired" at the federal minimum wage (~$7.50/hr).
I could be better off in a lower cost of living area. I tell myself all the time I should move, but that's a far more daunting task than a job interview. Most of my family is here, but they are starting to move off. Perhaps when they all go I will too.
Sad?
Sorry about that, I didn't intend to make anybody feel bad.
The pity party is for my own benefit, every now and then I just like to bitch and moan. I'm pretty good at complaining and feeling sorry for myself. Writing it out so I can see it is like a good slap in the face.
I'm just jealous, I know it's wrong...but that just seems to be human nature. I want what I don't have, but really I'm not so bad off. I live in a modern country, have a roof over my head, average enough calories a day to be overweight, heck I even have a PC to play around with.
I know there are tons of people far worse off, and even those who've had it tougher and made more of themselves. The truth is I'm just trying to take the leisurely path, while bitching about how long it takes. I'm afraid to take the hard climb. I could be out there right now, applying everyday to eventually get the one break I need. Instead I'm using my disability as an excuse to fart around and complain on the internet.
So I'll keep slapping myself, hopefully one day I'll get a clue.
the job only requires a high school diploma and two years experience. NO degree/certs/etc are required
No, that is not 'how it works.' Companies worth working for generally offer a competitive wage.
There are generally two numbers in play: What you have requested, and what they are offering. If the latter is actually more, that's what you get. If the latter is less, you may try to negotiate up to what you were desiring, but probably will end up compromising.
Again it sounds like your company is a pile of shit. Additionally, it sounds like your interview process plays out like a battle of wits for complete fucking idiots.
Oh, and the fact that you are not even advertising the shit wage you intend to pay people makes you, specifically, a piece of shit. I hope one of your 'candidates' fucking decks you.
When I was hired, I was offered 45K. I negotiated up to 75K.
is this a troll thread or something!!
I feel like I should mention that you can make $60k/yr delivering pizza in Seattle.
If you're willing to drive like crazy (not necessarily fast), and break many many laws.
Commercial license plate helps, you can park anywhere.
At least $20k is tax free too (cash tips).