Hubby Lost his job (again) RANT

[jeaucamom]

Too bad you don't live out here in Nor Cal.. I could get you a job in a hot hurry working with troubled boys.... SED boys to be exact.... what a shame there isn't something like that out there for you.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

People are just idiots now a days. I guess they think because there are so many folks out of work, that theres another employee around the corner. What a bunch of jerks. I wouldn't want to work for them. Your husband could probably work at the local McDonalds and make more money without driving so far. I can't even believe they said that.

 

[HLAC]

That bites!

My truck gets 9 mpg in the city and about 15 on the highway.

So, if I had to work about 3 hours away (~150 miles).... I would use (round-trip) about 20-25 gallons of gas... Which at 3.55 per gallon = $71.00 - $88.75
@ $8.00 per hour... I would need to work 8.9 - 11.1 hours just to recoup my gas cost.. and of course that doesn't take taxes into account.
I realize my mileage and cost is pretty high.. but still.


I think I'd have a real firm talk with this agency about how ridiculous they're being. I understand not wanting to deal with people who turn stuff down without good reason.. but this is just insane.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

He filled out applications for KFC and other places today.
He tried talking to the temp place, but they told him he signed papers and if he refused a job, then they wouldnt use him anymore.

 

[justbugged]

I would still report them to the your states employment department.

 

[EweSheep]

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Can't teach stupid LOL! I think they are afraid if he keeps rejecting the offers, they will not get any money fees from the employer. I think that is how they make their money.

I don't know how you can report to the authorities but a contract is a contract unless you do know they have been doing it illegially.

 

[GeneJordan]

This is the very reason that I chose to work for myself.

At first it was scary, but I am much more happy.

 

[schellie69]

So sorry this has happened to your husband. I hope he finds work soon.

 

[critterranch]

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my truck gets 12 city and 18 highway gas here is 3.69 and raising everyday. i went on a trip the other day 100 miles round trip was 55 dollars.

so i am thinking 6 hours of driving a day. i cant even go 300 miles on one tank. only 220-250 per 21 gallon tank. so i would have to refuel some where everyday with probly a higher price of gas.

i would be in the hole before they even took taxes. i dont blame him.