Unfortunately, my bad job experience stems from a job I haven't even started yet. After countless resume submissions to many different offices, I had to settle for a shitty, low-paying job at Target. I have to pay the bills somehow, right? I mean, my husband certainly isn't doing the job.
I went in on a Friday. I showed up looking very crisp and business-like. I had my first interview. Apparently I did it well. I waited damn near 40 minutes for a higher-up to whisk me away to another room for another interview filled with bullshit "what if" questions. I was told that I "interviewed very well," and to come in the next day for my third interview, also referred to as "the hiring process."
I showed up the following day, a Saturday, once again looking polished. I had a very brief meeting with another higher-up which basically consisted of me signing a few papers, and agreeing to a background check and a drug test. She mentioned that she was relieved I was filling the position I had chosen because "lots of other applicants must have gotten other jobs or something." And that was it. She told me they would be in contact after the results came through.
Later that day, I waited in a cheap clinic for almost two hours just so I could pee in a cup. Ridiculous.
I received a letter that had my background check enclosed. Apparently they're required to send it to me, along with a summary of my rights. Anyway, a letter was enclosed with it that said they would be in contact shortly. I know the background check, as well as my drug test, has no possible way of being incriminating. It has been almost two weeks since my first interview, and I still haven't received a phone call to schedule my orientation. It's very frustrating. You apply for a job because you need money, and when the employer (after promising you the job) seems to put you on the back burner, it just infuriating.
In short, now I know why Target is always hiring. We'll see how things shape up when/if they ever decide to extend that fucking phone call. Maybe I'll have more stories.
(Posted by Tori)
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