Seasonal job didn't work out... a vent about it

[o2bnocn]

I was hired for seasonal sales support. I made it to the first day of training and everything went great. I couldn't go to the second day of training because my internet was cut off. It's not my responsibility to pay the internet in the household. I don't want to get mad about the situation but I'm upset. It's not easy to get a hourly job nowadays, especially one that pays good. So I was only able to get the first day of training complete. Now, I'm worried about the internet for applying to jobs. I'm going to wait a couple of weeks, until after Christmas and then start applying again. I thought about borrowing the money for the internet but I wasn't sure if I could even make that in the first week because if I didn't pass the test then the training was over and it was 5 test and an exam, all for just a seasonal position. Basically I'm just upset and a little aggravated about the entire situation. Any suggestion?

[6265AT99]

don't know what seasonal position you applied for that would have such a stringent training schedule but it does sound like it was a bit much.  At this point in time it will be hard to get another "seasonal" position and after the holidays is not a time that anyone typically hires from the "outside".  Usually, if they've hired a seasonal and they need to keep someone on they will take from their "seasonal pool".  Sorry about your horrible experience and good luck in the future.

[o2bnocn]

Thanks. I appreciate you responding. I agree. Five test, and an exam for a seasonal position sounded like a lot to me as well. I'm not sure how long it was going to last either. After Christmas, I'm hoping my household will be in a better financial position about the internet, then I'm planning on applying to full or part time jobs again. Until then, just doing freelancing and Fusion Cash! I've been doing good on gigs recently, so I have some income. 

[potluck6]

my son was looking for a job he finally got one.if you don't have the internet you are stuck. maybe the libary but i think its not that helpful. comcast advertises for low incomes a program maybe look into that.internet essentials think its called

[aflyingmonkey]

I'm sorry this happened to you.  It would be very disappointing to be promised a job, then have it snatched away through no fault of your own.  Why would your internet prevent you from going to a job?  Was it done online?

If you have a pubic library close, they have free internet.  Lots of places have free internet... Starbucks especially, people sit there for hours on their computer.  They even a system where you buy a mug, you get free refills on coffee.   

You can check a website called:  Indeed   (indeed.com)  They list all kinds of jobs there.
Good luck on your job quest. 

[o2bnocn]

Thanks, I didn't think about free internet. Yeah it was a place that was offering work at home positions for seasonal short periods of time frame. I am just going to keep doing what I have been doing and then I will apply for more jobs soon, I just now I can make more income.

[countrygirl12]

I was hired for seasonal sales support. I made it to the first day of training and everything went great. I couldn't go to the second day of training because my internet was cut off. It's not my responsibility to pay the internet in the household. I don't want to get mad about the situation but I'm upset. It's not easy to get a hourly job nowadays, especially one that pays good. So I was only able to get the first day of training complete. Now, I'm worried about the internet for applying to jobs. I'm going to wait a couple of weeks, until after Christmas and then start applying again. I thought about borrowing the money for the internet but I wasn't sure if I could even make that in the first week because if I didn't pass the test then the training was over and it was 5 test and an exam, all for just a seasonal position. Basically I'm just upset and a little aggravated about the entire situation. Any suggestion?

What do you mean it is not your responsibility to pay the internet for your house?  Suggestions - yes, if you want internet then take some initiative and pay the freakin bill.  You want to complain because someone else didn't pay the internet so you could play online all day.  Yes, this probably makes you mad.  Oh well.  You obviously have access to internet somewhere or you would not be on here complaining.  If it had been important to you then you would have made the effort to make sure the internet bill was paid.

[countrygirl12]

don't know what seasonal position you applied for that would have such a stringent training schedule but it does sound like it was a bit much.  At this point in time it will be hard to get another "seasonal" position and after the holidays is not a time that anyone typically hires from the "outside".  Usually, if they've hired a seasonal and they need to keep someone on they will take from their "seasonal pool".  Sorry about your horrible experience and good luck in the future.

Expecting someone to "train" two days in a row is not a stringent training schedule.  I don't know of any jobs where you can train online at home.

[countrygirl12]

I'm sorry this happened to you.  It would be very disappointing to be promised a job, then have it snatched away through no fault of your own.  Why would your internet prevent you from going to a job?  Was it done online?

If you have a pubic library close, they have free internet.  Lots of places have free internet... Starbucks especially, people sit there for hours on their computer.  They even a system where you buy a mug, you get free refills on coffee.   

You can check a website called:  Indeed   (indeed.com)  They list all kinds of jobs there.
Good luck on your job quest. 

It wasn't snatched away thru no fault of the OP's own.  It's certainly not the company's fault that they hire someone that said they have internet access and then that person doesn't pay their bill and it is turned off.  That is fault of your own.  It's called personal responsibility.  If you are an adult and you live in the household it IS your responsibility to make sure the bills are paid.

o2bnocn- I am curious how you are posting in there ON THE INTERNET if you don't have internet and didn't think about free internet.

[UGetPaid]

What do you mean it is not your responsibility to pay the internet for your house?  Suggestions - yes, if you want internet then take some initiative and pay the freakin bill.  You want to complain because someone else didn't pay the internet so you could play online all day.  Yes, this probably makes you mad.  Oh well.  You obviously have access to internet somewhere or you would not be on here complaining.  If it had been important to you then you would have made the effort to make sure the internet bill was paid.

I'm not the OP, so I may just be jumping at conclusions, but isn't this response a bit harsh?  Obviously we don't know the full story (including myself), but maybe the OP has a roommate who pays the Internet while the OP pays the electricity - or they might have some sort of arrangement where they each pay half, but only one actually sends in the check.  Or maybe the OP is an adult child living with parents and the parents pay the Internet bill.  In MY house, my wife is the one who makes sure all of the bills are paid.  I contribute money to the household, but she takes the responsibility to actually schedule and/or make payments.  Once or twice in the past she has forgotten to pay something when she thought she had.  I didn't get upset with her about it, it was just a mistake.  But *I* didn't take the initiative to pay a missed bill because I didn't know it had been missed.   


I can think of other similar scenarios where the OP may not have KNOWN that the bill hadn't been paid or was past due and then lost Internet on training day two without warning.


Maybe this ISN'T what happened with the OP, but my point is, without more information, attacking the OP in multiple reply posts is a little bit harsh.  (Not trying to escalate this in any way, just sayin')

[lguzman1]

I sorry for your hardship. Things will get better.

[countrygirl12]

What do you mean it is not your responsibility to pay the internet for your house?  Suggestions - yes, if you want internet then take some initiative and pay the freakin bill.  You want to complain because someone else didn't pay the internet so you could play online all day.  Yes, this probably makes you mad.  Oh well.  You obviously have access to internet somewhere or you would not be on here complaining.  If it had been important to you then you would have made the effort to make sure the internet bill was paid.

I'm not the OP, so I may just be jumping at conclusions, but isn't this response a bit harsh?  Obviously we don't know the full story (including myself), but maybe the OP has a roommate who pays the Internet while the OP pays the electricity - or they might have some sort of arrangement where they each pay half, but only one actually sends in the check.  Or maybe the OP is an adult child living with parents and the parents pay the Internet bill.  In MY house, my wife is the one who makes sure all of the bills are paid.  I contribute money to the household, but she takes the responsibility to actually schedule and/or make payments.  Once or twice in the past she has forgotten to pay something when she thought she had.  I didn't get upset with her about it, it was just a mistake.  But *I* didn't take the initiative to pay a missed bill because I didn't know it had been missed.   


I can think of other similar scenarios where the OP may not have KNOWN that the bill hadn't been paid or was past due and then lost Internet on training day two without warning.


Maybe this ISN'T what happened with the OP, but my point is, without more information, attacking the OP in multiple reply posts is a little bit harsh.  (Not trying to escalate this in any way, just sayin')

No I honestly don't feel like my response was harsh.  Maybe it was.  I am just to the point in my life where I refuse to coddle people.  No one wants to accept responsibility for their actions.  If we are talking about an adult living with parents then the comment "it is not MY responsibility" to pay the internet bill makes it even worse.  Even if it is a spouse that is technically suppose to pay the bill or a room mate or whatever if YOU want to use the internet and it is important to you then YOU make the effort to make sure it is paid.  If need be then you DO IT YOURSELF. 

The difference in you with your wife and the OP is YOU didn't get upset.  The OP gets online and complains about it to people he/she does not even know.  I can understand people get upset and people vent and that is fine.  But the string of events and none of it is my fault blah blah blah I can't understand.  You can't get online to look for a job or do job training but you can get on the internet to get on Fusion Cash and complain because you internet was turned off.  Doesn't make sense.

This reminds me of the young man (out of high school) who was fired from his job for not showing up for work.  His excuse was it was "his stupid momma's fault because she didn't wake him up".  There are so many things wrong with that statement I wasn't sure where to begin.
*Calling his mom stupid?
*You are 20 years old - get yourself up.

[Jujubeetle]

I like to believe things happen for a reason so if this job didn't work out then maybe there is a better
one around the corner.  Hang in there, stay positive..it will happen soon.

[vickysue]

I make sure all bills are paid on time or ahead, I do not depend on anyone else (hubby) to do it. Because I can not take the chance that he forgets or just does not get around to doing it, until it is already past due.  Some people seem to think if it is due on the 12th or what ever that is when to pay it and mail it. Nope that is when it is suppose to be posted on their books. We have a very high credit score and I want to keep it.  So yep I  take care of it.

[ancmetro]

   Try the Salvation Army this time of the year. And ring the Christmas bell for the less fortunate.