Tech-support Hall of Shame

Michael mogmios at mlug.missouri.edu
Thu Sep 19 16:42:39 CDT 2002


> I have been where you are now and have NOT forgotten what its like.  In
> this economy any of us could be looking anytime.
>
> Remember there are many ways to write a resume` Some folks "fluff"
> right <and hopefully get found out at the tech interview>?  So, while
> not lieing, you can dumb yours down to what you "think" the job
> needs+-1%.  Excel in a few areas and come close in others.  At the
> interview do the same.  Then just kick A when you get the Job.

I've tried that but am never sure how dumb to make dumb. Like yesterday I
applied at Burger King and it auto-submitted my resume and not
unexpectedly this morning I got a message saying they couldn't hire me. I
mean c'mon I could flip a burger. :P

> How many companies would try to get away with firing you for doing a
> really good job?

I've lost at least three jobs that way.




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