I've recently had the opportunity to be looking for a job. All fine and well, right? Well my issue isn't with that process, it's with 90% of the recruiters I've dealt with. When it's said that lawyers are considered to be slimy, we forget to mention recruiters.
If you haven't had the chance yet, getting recruiter calls at first can be encouraging while you make a career change. But after dealing with these guys, you'll soon find out that they could really care less about you, or your situation, but rather only out for their commission on landing you in a job. Looking for feedback after an interview? Good luck. Looking for the courtesy call saying "hey it looks like you didn't get that job"? Good luck.
They're playing a game of numbers, and could care less about your situation or the fact that you're waiting patiently for feedback on your job interview. Trust and recruiters (most) don't seem to be a good match.
What's the point? Be careful when dealing with recruiters and for goodness sake, don't believe everything these guys tell you. Sure, they might land you some interviews (that is the point right?) but don't expect much courtesy beyond that.
And I'm not a disgruntled job seeker blaming my recruiters. Just wanted to vent, and if you've read this far, I've succeeded. I think there should be a national website that ranks these guys and that allows for feedback, kind of like ebay. Hey, maybe I'll start that site. Good day.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Ohio speed limits are archaic indeed...
Over the last few days, we had the opportunity to travel from Michigan to the great state of Pennsylvania. Yeah, you're right, great may be a stretch. But my issue with this trip centers around Ohio.
I would love for someone to explain to me the logic of Ohio's highway speed limits. Their 65 mph speed limit is not only ridiculous, it's beyond reason. And it's not just that the posted speed limit is 65 mph, it's that the speed limit is intensely enforced. I swear we saw Ohio State Police along the side of the highway every 2 miles. Seriously. Traffic snaked along at maximum speeds of about 72 mph. For such a vast state, with very clean, smooth, and wide open spaces, I simply don't understand why Ohio can't speed it up just a little.
What I found interesting is that as we drove north from Ohio to Michigan, the minute people crossed the border, speeds jumped up by about 10 mph. It was rather nice. And to top it off, I saw no carnage, no accidents, no state police ready to pounce. Speed hummed along nicely at speeds in the range of 78-80 mph. This seems completely appropriate.
I invite anyone to offer some sort of logical explanation on why Ohio can't lighten up on the speed enforcement and allow speeds to move along at more reasonable speeds. Perhaps their highway accident rates are so much better than the rest of us? I'm betting against that though.
I would love for someone to explain to me the logic of Ohio's highway speed limits. Their 65 mph speed limit is not only ridiculous, it's beyond reason. And it's not just that the posted speed limit is 65 mph, it's that the speed limit is intensely enforced. I swear we saw Ohio State Police along the side of the highway every 2 miles. Seriously. Traffic snaked along at maximum speeds of about 72 mph. For such a vast state, with very clean, smooth, and wide open spaces, I simply don't understand why Ohio can't speed it up just a little.
What I found interesting is that as we drove north from Ohio to Michigan, the minute people crossed the border, speeds jumped up by about 10 mph. It was rather nice. And to top it off, I saw no carnage, no accidents, no state police ready to pounce. Speed hummed along nicely at speeds in the range of 78-80 mph. This seems completely appropriate.
I invite anyone to offer some sort of logical explanation on why Ohio can't lighten up on the speed enforcement and allow speeds to move along at more reasonable speeds. Perhaps their highway accident rates are so much better than the rest of us? I'm betting against that though.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
To Conquer A Predator...
Thanks to Chris Hansen and NBC, there have been whole bunch of stupid pedophiles taken off the streets. For those who aren't familiar... The police and NBC do their documentaries... lure the 50 year old guy into chatting online with a 14 year old and then bust their asses on national tv when they come over to "visit" their new friends. It's crazy. There is no defense. These guys need to go to jail. No question.
But here is my problem with the show... stop kicking these poor guys asses when they walk out the back door. These guys are stunned. They're generally pretty stupid. And for God's sake, you guys have them surrounded with a swat team of police officers. Quit throwing them on the ground and pulling your guns on them. It's embarrassing to watch. These guys aren't going anywhere and you damn well know it. Even if they wanted to, they couldn't. So quit with the theatrical physical take downs. Tell them they're under arrest. If they run... then take them down.
But here is my problem with the show... stop kicking these poor guys asses when they walk out the back door. These guys are stunned. They're generally pretty stupid. And for God's sake, you guys have them surrounded with a swat team of police officers. Quit throwing them on the ground and pulling your guns on them. It's embarrassing to watch. These guys aren't going anywhere and you damn well know it. Even if they wanted to, they couldn't. So quit with the theatrical physical take downs. Tell them they're under arrest. If they run... then take them down.
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