I was going to post my resume on Craigslist, but really, how can I compete with ads like this one?
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Date: 2008-09-23, 9:51PM EDT
Food Service Industry – 3 years experience
Lawn Care / Landscaping – 1 year experience
Retail Sales / Cashier – 5 years experience
Custodial / Hazmat – 1 year experience
Administrative / Reception – 1 year experience
AP / AR – 1 year experience
Logistics / warehouse – 2 years experience
Product Stock / Quality control / Auditing – 2 years experience.
I really don’t think whoever reads this will hire me. Most likely, they will take the unethical lazy sub-human way out and point me to some online piss-test questionaire that asks me 40 different ways of whether or not I’m going to steal, call out, or come in shooting. I havent met a manager yet who has the motivation and lack of lethary to actually SIT down and INTERVIEW a person man to man. Come to think of it I havent met a manager yet who has the ETHICS to hire a white qualified male to do a damn good job. The only problem I have really, isnt a lack of respect for authority, its more of a “hold authority responsible for unethical behavior” and thats what usually gets me in trouble, is because I am bullshit proof. So if you are looking for someone to WORK for you, Im it. If you’re looking for a TAX shelter or a way to shave off your overhead… the mexican border is about 1000 miles away. Try there.
- Location:xxx
- it’s ok to contact this poster if you are a potential employer or other principal
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job seeker.
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
oh you looking again?
Oh yeah.
di dyou get my email?
Yes. Did you get mine?
You CAN compete! You’re one of the best writers alive, you’re funny, you’re uniquely experienced, and I would hire you in a minute if I weren’t an old woman living on social security with no assets myself. The ad you quote is dripping with hostility. I’d be scared of that guy. And P.S. what’s he got against Mexicans? Put yourself out there, girl! Somebody would be lucky as f**k to get a person with your ability to help them do whatever needs doing. Emphasize your qualities as a writer. It’s what you do best, and you can do it from home, thereby accommodating your health issues. Go girl!
Huge hugs to you, Kendall. Thank you so much for this encouragement– it helps more than you know. You’re a sweetheart, and yes, I’m trying to do a career switcheroo and actually get paid to write, copy edit or proofread. I keep trying on my self-confidence suit, but then I hang it back up in the closet and try again a few days later. It’s just not fitting real well right now.
As for that ad– I know! Scary as poop. I’d love to know what kind of response an ad like that would get. Scarier than the ad itself is the possibility that someone would actually read it and HIRE the guy!
i AGRREE WITH KENDALL!
Thank you (((kaylee)))!
That’s a real ad from a real humanoid??? Oy, you can’t make this stuff up!
I would think someone who needs an editor (copy or otherwise) or a writer would be silly not to scoop you right up. I may be a little biased, but I know quality when I see it.
Lots of change and adjustments, you! Do take care of yourself, and know you have us what loves ya.
Can you believe it? Southern livin’ at its finest!
I really hope you’re right about the job thing. I am trying to settle my brain, breathe deeply, and see what there is out there for me. It’s a little intimidating at the moment, but I will find something soon.
You’re so right, Muse- LOTS of change and adjustments. Sorry I haven’t e-mailed you an update as promised, but I am really working on finding my mental flow right now. Hugs, hugs and more hugs to you.
That is too ridiculous to be anything but authentic. Good luck on the job search. I hope you find something that you will love!!
THANK YOU (((Willie)))! I hope so too!
Yes, good luck with looking for a job, especially one that you can enjoy.
You can find some weird stuff on Craigslist. I doubt that guy will get many offers.
How’s Theo?
I flagged this one for “Best of Craigslist.” It deserves some sort of award for awfulness.
Ohhhh…my Theo. He’s fine. Actually, he’s just adorable and sweet and everyone here is in love with him. Getting him was the best investment I’ve made in years!
I miss you and your blog so much. When things settle down a bit (I wonder how many years I’m going to be saying that?), I’ll be back over. Take good care of yourself- you are so often in my thoughts.
Yikes. He seems approachable, now doesn’t he? I don’t know why on earth anyone would bother placing such an ad. Anyway, good luck in your job search – I’m looking for something to keep me out of trouble too.
(((TEENI!!!))) After many years of being in HR, I can tell you that this is exactly the candidate I’d be looking for. I’ll bet he’s hot, too.
You’re job searching? Good luck to you!!!
will write you back soon
Looking forward to it (((Kaylee))).
I wish I could think of something witty to say. But it is late and I have to catch some sleep. But I do wish you all the best and hope you get just what you are looking for, Moon. So happy to see you back posting.
((((hugs))))
No need for witty, I’m just glad to “see” you, (((BD))).
How nice to have you back in the blogosphere moonie! I hope you’re well and wish you luck at finding employment. If there are any colleges nearby, check their websites’ HR pages for job listings. Higher ed can be a pretty nice work environment for thoughtful people like you.
Regarding that horrid “hire this white supremacist” ad from craig’s list … at least this 30-something person understood that nobody reading that “resume” would be likely to hire. Perhaps a better ending would have been this: “I don’t WANT your fucking job anyway, so FUCK OFF!”
Again, glad to read you again.
Hi (((David)))– great to be back, for however long it lasts! Thanks for those kind words. I did work in higher ed for a few years, and that’s a great suggestion. I’ll check into it.
30-something person? Ahem. And I really like your cut-to-the-chase style. I may use this technique when I’m interviewing, especially if it seems that they’re not going to hire me anyway.
I just added up the 16 years of employment listed to the age of 18, assuming a high school diploma, and figured this bottom feeder must be in his or her 3rd decade. Just math. Wonder if (s)he’s found a job yet.
I doubt that technique would suit you, moonbeam, as you seem attuned to bigger picture. The karmic ebb and flow, as it were. And you would know that giving any interviewer the big Fuck Off! can never be helpful, even if it provides a momentary ego boost.
Oh, okay. I thought you were referring to yourself as a thirty something person. That math didn’t add up right, but now that you’ve explained it…
I’m guessing that the charming fellow who wrote that posting has probably landed a fabulous job as a customer service rep for the KKK or something. It’s obvious that he has skillz.