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gomer1701ems
join:2001-08-23
Minneapolis, MN
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Re: Temp agencies in MN
Maybe if I expand a little bit, that would help? I was a fueler at the MSP airport, and the airport (not my company), requires you to have a valid drivers license. Doesn't matter if you are driving anything; you need to have a license. By losing it, I lost my job. The union is fighting to get my job back, and there is a very good chance that we'll win, but that could take a month to a year.
As for the convictions, I agree; it does affect my job searching. I have an alcohol related careless driving (my first DWI plea bargained down to that), misdemeanor assault, and now my recent DWI. I tried to get an interview with Verizon Wireless to sell cell phones and what not, and the nice lady said that even though it's only a misdemeanor, anybody with assault (or theft) is inelgible for hiring. So I'm wondering how many other companies look at it like that? I like customer service type jobs; front desk, bank teller, etc. Anything that involves human contact. With an assault on my wrap sheet, methinks it's gonna be a bit more difficult to get ANY type of job. Any employers out there care to tell me if my fears are founded or not?
ArgMeMatey, would it be wise to call the places I found on the internet, or just show up with a copy of my resume? Other than asking the temp agencies directly, I don't know the best way of doing this.
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burner50
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| Well I think you have finally screwed yourself out of any decent jobs.
OWI's and Assult... Even misdemeanors... Unacceptable, first thing is to get control of your drinking and begin attending AA. That way when they ask about your OWI's you can honestly tell them that it is behind you and you are seeking help.
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ArgMeMatey
join:2001-08-09
Milwaukee, WI
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| reply to gomer1701ems
I would just show up. They are often at career / job open houses and you can introduce yourself and drop a resume, strut your stuff and all that.
Still, finding something involving public contact is going to be tough. Get some advice from a social service organization (AA, non-profit, public, etc.) on what to do in your situation. They are going to have experience with lots of people in your boat and may be able to refer you to somebody who is comfortable with the risk.
I've worked with people who had a past. Some of them work out fine. Others come in to work smelling like closing time, so all I can say from an employer's perspective is that it's hit or miss. When that's the case, a referral or personal relationship and a verifiable period of sobriety free of legal encumbrances are going to be far more valuable than anything else.
Good luck.
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