So, I applied online at a new casino opening up in 2006 to be a casino host. A casino host basically just has to be the friend of a bunch of rich jerks and give them comps, travel arangements, etc. The online application was easy as online applications can be. At the end, it has you schedule an HR appointment. This is very common in Las Vegas. I think it is just a hassle. Here I am on my day off, I have to drive in the worst rush hour traffic in the Nevada heat. I get there and sign in. I see the people get called before me and 15 minutes later I get called in.
"Could you verify your phone number, please?"
I say my phone number and then the HR person goes through my application. Then I'm done. The stupid appointment was just to make sure there were no errors on my application. One of the people that was called in 15 minutes before me is still talking to HR and I can hear them correcting mistakes. I had to take time out of my day off because idiots don't know how to fill out their application. Why do I have to suffer for other's stupidity?
The other thing that gets me is the way people arrive. OK, I knew it was an HR appointment, so I dressed business casual. I didn't come in a suit, too over the top, and I didn't come in shorts and a t-shirt, too casual. I also didn't bring my 5 kids.
I didn't come in shorts and a t-shirt, too casual. I also didn't bring my 5 kids.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's those little things that set you apart in an interview ... not asking the interviewer if the healthcare covers chronic liver disease is a smooth move too.
I think you'd be good as a friend to rich jerks. I hope to be rich enough to be a rich jerk, and so you can say you've already had some experience with me. It isn't quite a lie, but not quite the truth, either. Perfect for an interview setting!!
And now, I'm off to eat sushi.
M
I'm jealous of your sushi.
ReplyDeleteI would be proud to call you my rich jerk friend.
I will help you practice for you new job; I will start acting shallow and petty!
ReplyDeleteYou've been helping me practice for years. Just kidding, you set yourself up for that one though.
ReplyDeleteWell apparently you don't know how to kid or we would both be laughing.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm laughing. Hee hee hee, ha ha ha. I'm so funny
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ReplyDeleteWell apparently you don't know how to kid or we would both be laughing.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of your sushi.
ReplyDeleteI would be proud to call you my rich jerk friend.
I didn't come in shorts and a t-shirt, too casual. I also didn't bring my 5 kids.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's those little things that set you apart in an interview ... not asking the interviewer if the healthcare covers chronic liver disease is a smooth move too.
I think you'd be good as a friend to rich jerks. I hope to be rich enough to be a rich jerk, and so you can say you've already had some experience with me. It isn't quite a lie, but not quite the truth, either. Perfect for an interview setting!!
And now, I'm off to eat sushi.
M