Comments on: Good News from the US http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/ I might be wrong, but I doubt it Fri, 18 May 2012 23:37:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Good News from the US by: J.Doe http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-503 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 23:33:09 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-503 Thanks for the support Seawitch and Ray, I think often about the times when I was in my 20s and was working. I never was a bad worker, one that came in to work late or left early, or one who shows up drunk, or even disappears for a few hours only to talk on the cellphone to friends, but I too think that I will be a much better worker now than I was before. Mainly because of my experience of not being able to find work because of my age I will appreciate more those who do hire me. And thanks for the added interview advice. Good luck in the future Expat traveler. I'll keep you updated on my job search. :P Thanks for the support Seawitch and Ray,

I think often about the times when I was in my 20s and was working. I never was a bad worker, one that came in to work late or left early, or one who shows up drunk, or even disappears for a few hours only to talk on the cellphone to friends, but I too think that I will be a much better worker now than I was before. Mainly because of my experience of not being able to find work because of my age I will appreciate more those who do hire me.

And thanks for the added interview advice.

Good luck in the future Expat traveler. I’ll keep you updated on my job search. :P

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: Ray http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-502 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 23:15:12 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-502 Another point about thirty eight. First I must admit a bias. I have had hundreds of people in my employ and have found that women are more reliable than men. They are more responsible, they are more honest. They don't cheat as much on their expense accounts. Most of all, they put a full day without the usual disappearances for various excuses. Most of all, I find that they want to achieve and be recognized for their achievement. I think that someone thirty eight is perfect. They will not be coming in hung over from being out too late the previous evening, they will know that this is a serious effort that is required and they will do their best to achieve. They should also make sure that when they interview, they percieve what the objectives are, and in whatever way they can, express their desire to see that these objectives can be achieved. Another point about thirty eight. First I must admit a bias. I have had hundreds of people in my employ and have found that women are more reliable than men. They are more responsible, they are more honest. They don’t cheat as much on their expense accounts. Most of all, they put a full day without the usual disappearances for various excuses.

Most of all, I find that they want to achieve and be recognized for their achievement. I think that someone thirty eight is perfect. They will not be coming in hung over from being out too late the previous evening, they will know that this is a serious effort that is required and they will do their best to achieve.

They should also make sure that when they interview, they percieve what the objectives are, and in whatever way they can, express their desire to see that these objectives can be achieved.

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: SeaWitch http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-501 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:13:59 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-501 I loved the interviews. It was the jobs that I didn't like. LOL Personally, I don't think being 38 is a negative thing for a job for several reasons. I'm so sick and tired of hiring 20-25 year olds because they all seem to think they're doing you the favour by working for you. They haven't had enough time in the 'real' world and therefore, do not know yet that jobs do not grow on trees. Most have no real responsibilities which keep them worried about whether or not their work is up to par. The 'over-30s' we've hired actually appreciate being hired and do their best to stay employed and they don't spend 4 out of 8 hours at work talking to their girlfriends and friends on the cell phone. I wish you the best of luck in your new career...whatever it is and wherever it is. I loved the interviews. It was the jobs that I didn’t like. LOL

Personally, I don’t think being 38 is a negative thing for a job for several reasons. I’m so sick and tired of hiring 20-25 year olds because they all seem to think they’re doing you the favour by working for you. They haven’t had enough time in the ‘real’ world and therefore, do not know yet that jobs do not grow on trees. Most have no real responsibilities which keep them worried about whether or not their work is up to par. The ‘over-30s’ we’ve hired actually appreciate being hired and do their best to stay employed and they don’t spend 4 out of 8 hours at work talking to their girlfriends and friends on the cell phone.

I wish you the best of luck in your new career…whatever it is and wherever it is.

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: expatraveler http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-500 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-500 Ray has a wonderful point. Don't get down on yourself. And by the way, I'll probably be going what you are going through by next year too. (looking for a job that is.) :roll: :lol: Ray has a wonderful point. Don’t get down on yourself. And by the way, I’ll probably be going what you are going through by next year too. (looking for a job that is.) :roll: :lol:

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: Ray http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-499 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:37:51 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-499 Thirty eight is a perfect age for initiating a new career. A small suggestion; make the interviewer right. I think that you are going to do great! :D Thirty eight is a perfect age for initiating a new career. A small suggestion; make the interviewer right. I think that you are going to do great!
:D

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: J.Doe http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-498 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:58:40 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-498 Thanks Expat Traveler and Corpodibacco I don't think any 'job' will turn out. I'm really doing it for the interview experience. It's been so long that I've been on a job interview. I could use the practice. I haven't had interviews here in Italy. I usually get rejected after the employers read my Date of Birth! I am very happy that they called me just from my resume though. (I almost told the guy who was setting up the orientation 'Do you know I'm 38 years old? Do you still want me?' but then I caught myself. He doesn't care. Only in Italy is that an unmarketable age!) Thanks Expat Traveler and Corpodibacco
I don’t think any ‘job’ will turn out. I’m really doing it for the interview experience. It’s been so long that I’ve been on a job interview. I could use the practice. I haven’t had interviews here in Italy. I usually get rejected after the employers read my Date of Birth!
I am very happy that they called me just from my resume though. (I almost told the guy who was setting up the orientation ‘Do you know I’m 38 years old? Do you still want me?’ but then I caught myself. He doesn’t care. Only in Italy is that an unmarketable age!)

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: corpodibacco http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-496 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 13:57:02 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-496 At least you get this sensation you're moving forward, you know? An it also mean you have a good resume, it's good for you. In Italy you just get those rude high walls in the form of human voices. Blah. Looking for a job in Italy without links is worst than, I don't know, the worst thing ever. Good luck for the interview anyway. Who knows... At least you get this sensation you’re moving forward, you know? An it also mean you have a good resume, it’s good for you. In Italy you just get those rude high walls in the form of human voices. Blah. Looking for a job in Italy without links is worst than, I don’t know, the worst thing ever. Good luck for the interview anyway. Who knows…

]]> Comment on Good News from the US by: expatraveler http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-494 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 02:31:38 +0000 http://www.buzzurro.net/2006/01/good-news-from-the-us/#comment-494 Sounds to me to be bleak also. I went on one interview just like that when I was in California for a short time before moving to Canada. It was commisson based but a good exercise for an interview. Like you said, its good experience at least. Sounds to me to be bleak also. I went on one interview just like that when I was in California for a short time before moving to Canada. It was commisson based but a good exercise for an interview. Like you said, its good experience at least.

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