Politeness - What A Joke!

[debris4spike]

One of my moans in life is how so many people lack basic manners nowadays.

Over the last couple of months of being unemployed, I have it reminded to me at the job centre - be polite (etc) ... Fair enough ... I agree.

It's just a pity that they don't tell the employes that!

I was internet hunting again this morning, and a new job alert page came up ... and there was re-advertised the job I had the interview for on Friday.

Fair enough, I didn't get the job ... but a one line e-mail would have been nice - or even the phone call that they said they would give me!

Oh well, rant over, back to job searches!

Comments

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

Could it be that they want several people and not just one for the job? I know how difficult it can be when you don't hear back from an interview. It will happen when it is suppose to happen. Keep the faith.

[debris4spike]

No, it is only the one vacancy.

Oh well - it doesn't worry me about the job, the location was terrible ... but it would still not hurt for people to be polite, would it.

Yes, I do believe that my life is on the up, even though I am in a hiatus at present.

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

Rude people are rude.

I hate when they don't let you know you didn't get the job!

*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks ... It's annoying on multiple levels!

Both the lack of job ... and their lack of civility.

[jerusha]

*hugs* How frustrating!

[debris4spike]

Thanks ... It's annoying on multiple levels!

[sarian71]

I have years of experience of being unemployed, so I know how you feel. Grrr... It always makes me angry when I think how inconsiderate employers can be, and that there usually isn't much we can do about that.

Hang in there. There's a job somewhere out there, waiting for you! *hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks Sara - yes, I'm still positive that I will find the perfect place for me to be.

You can't believe how inconsiderate people are - I suppose they think that as they wont see me again, then it doesn't matter.

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

I truly think employers (and prospective employers) believe they don't need to be polite or considerate. We didn't receive our (very minuscule) raises this year. They announced that fact in a mass e-mail. And then they sent a reminder e-mail before doing reviews. (Literally - "reviews are next week and don't forget that you're not getting raises this year.") (These are not raises for good job performance or anything - they don't give those - just a 2% cost of living increase they give each January or February.)

I'm sorry about that job - I'm glad you're being positive. No doubt something much better will be along. (And hopefully at a company with better manners!)

[debris4spike]

I suppose some bopsses are working on the theory that those in work are scared of losing that job, so won't complain at poor treatment.

But, good manners are good manners!

Yes, I still truly believe that God will guide ... and agree with you ... I wouldn't want to work in such a company.

[louise39.livejournal.com]

Good luck!!

'Manners are the oil that smoothes life' but many people don't always agree.

[debris4spike]

Thanks

I can't see why people can't observe common courtesy any more.

[1carolinabrown.livejournal.com]

Praying for you today that will provide the perfect job for you!

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19

[debris4spike]

Thank you - since I made the decision, after 2 years of worry and prayer, I feel so at peace that God will lead me to the next step of my life - wherever that will be.

One of my favourite verses btw!

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

They never seem to tell anyone if they've not got a good result from an interview these days.

Bad luck - hopefully there'll be better ones out there!!

[debris4spike]

Thanks Karen - I just get annoyed with lack of manners!

[strikske.livejournal.com]

To bad that good manners are out of fashion. Wether it be in person or through a company.

I will sent you good thoughts on the job search and hope something at a decent company finds it way to you.*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks - not getting the job, for me, was not a problem ... just the general lack of manners, which seem to be spreading everywhere.

[unbridled-b.livejournal.com]

Every job interview I've been on the people tell me "We'll let you know either way," but the only time anyone ever calls me back is if I've actually landed the position. I agree with you. It's incredibly rude of them, especially when they go out of their way to say "We'll call you." Jeez, people. If you don't plan on doing something, don't say anything!

*hugs*

Sorry you didn't get the job, but I'm sure the right one is out there. It's all just a matter of timing. Anyway, who wants to work for rude people, anyway? ;)

[debris4spike]

Yes, why not say "We will let the lucky person know on monday" ... then no call, no job, and no lack of manners.

*g* - yes, I agree that it wouldn't be a place to work - but also know that the right job WILL turn up.

Thank you

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

Saying you'll call someone back and not doing so is one of my pet peeves. I always take extra care to do that if I've said I will even if it's just to say I haven't got an answer for them yet.

And that's just plain rude and ignorant of the job centre people, a phone call or email wouldn't have taken them more than a couple of minutes and would have got you feeling a lot better about things even if you didn't get the job.

Good luck with the next one!

[debris4spike]

Yes, why not say "We will let the lucky person know on Monday" ... then no call, no job, and no lack of manners.

Especially in days of emails - they confirmed my application arrived that way, so easy to just say "Sorry, Good Luck in the future"

Oh well ... other than money, I'm enjoying a break in the summer!

[act3scene1.livejournal.com]

I have to agree with you on both counts. I've become rather disgusted with the lack of basic manners, that seems to be increasing each year. I could go on and on, and just might in my own journal! *sigh*

It's the same here, with the job market. It seems the courtesy of a reply is sadly a thing of the past.

[debris4spike]

Lack of manners is one of my annoyances anyway - I hate seeing it.

To me please and thank you are so rarely heard these days that I shouldn't be shocked when it progresses to the next stage.

However, if people don't want to bother, why say they will let you know ... they could just say "We will let the lucky person know on monday" ... then no call, no job, and no lack of manners.