Work

We all have to do it. Well the majority of us have to do it. You know, the big "W." Work. Ideally we find a position where we are able to do something we enjoy while advancing through the company. Unfortunately there are a lot of unscrupulous employers out there. And, for the last two years, it seems like I'm doing an excellent job of finding them. Two owe me back pay. One is in jail. And the current employer is always late with payroll and has started bouncing checks.

It is a shame that prospective employees do not have access to the same kind of information as prospective employers. I seriously doubt any business will willingly let you check their credit rating or randomly choose three references among previous employees in order for you to form an educated opinion of the business.

I seriously thought I had my bases covered this time. I verified how long the company had been in business, how long it had been at the current location. I was assured I was being brought into a new position instead of replacing someone who had left (not true). It took me three months to discover there was no way the company was making a profit (simple math). I've been looking for a new job since.

The effect of all this? Due to my inability to obtain good information and the willingness of the employer to not disclose certain facts my resume has taken a huge hit over two years. It really sucks.