So, out of the blue, I get an email from someone that found my resume on Indeed. They offered me a job that really peaked my interest. I have 50+ years experience in said job.
Job pays $30 an hour with opportunity for overtime. 401k, medical, dental and eyes. 3 weeks paid vacation. Company is located 20 minutes from my house. Its also for second shift 12 am - 8:30 am. Perfect hours for me.
So I call them back and get an interview for the next day. I show up to address provided and it's a "headhunter" an employment agency almost an hours drive from my house.
I complete application, go through a 35 minute interview and was told the job is mine, when can I start? I said it's only right to give my current employer 2 weeks notice but I'm not that important and can probably start in a couple.of days. She says great, she be in touch after she talks to business owner.
A week goes by, I dont hear anything so I call the headhunter and she doesnt answer the phone or texts. LOL! I think ya'll see where this is going...
So two weeks go by and I get an email from the headhunter offering same exact job. I call her back and ask her what's going on? She was like oh, I didnt realize it was you. She said the owner decided to go a different route.
So now that I understand what's going on, I tell her flat out that age discrimination is against the law. I told her not to worry, I would never work for anybody that didnt want me there. Been there, done that, it's a horrible experience,.right VTEC? LOL!
Its been about six months since then and I just got another email looking for someone with my experience to desperately fill the position. I dont want the job, but I'm going to play the game again, but this time I'm going to ask.for less than what they're offering in the hopes that I get hired and get to tell them to GFYS.
