Despite all the hype about robots and AI, one thing that robots actually do well is welding. So while $20/hr doesn't sound like big money to me*, welders probably shouldn't get too cocky.
Oh, and on the topic of robots, here's one person's opinion on whether you should buy, hold or sell TSLA: https://www.barchart.com/story/news/865432/tesla-faces-the-couch-problem-mod ern-physics-warns-the-optimus-robot-will-fail-and-send-tsla-stock-falling * depends of course on local job market, cost of living, and benefits in addition to hourly pay From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 2:46 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]> Subject: [AFMUG] OT Being cruel We employee 5 welders. It is pretty entry level. Stepping stone job for some. The good ones that hang around get raises twice a year. (First message when he applied) Chuck Hi , thanks for applying to our Production Welder - MIG Mild Steel - Lake Point, Utah job. As we review applications, you're welcome to reach out about details in your work or education history you'd like us to consider, such as transferable skills and experience. Thanks, the team at McCown Technology Corporation 11:00 AM Chuck Thank you for applying for this job with McCown Technology. Your application was among a small group of qualified individuals. It was tough choice to make. Sorry to say, the position has been filled. However, we do hire for this and other positions several times a year. So if you see something come up from us again and are still looking for employment, don't hesitate to apply. Applicant 11:26 AM Probably not. Was pretty excited to cpme work there, was told during my weld test i was the best fit, and get told your hiring someone else. Doesnt sounds very good. Thanks anyways. Chuck 11:28 AM Your weld test was good. But there were other factors that are more important to us. Applicant 11:34 AM Still, not right to let employees say, Youll get the job, your better then the other guy by far, get my hopes up like i got the job and then end up not getting it. I will not be recommending you guys to anyone or applying again. Waste of my time Chuck 11:37 AM Jeff did not say you will get the job. Frankly, the whole team gave you a thumbs down, moreover you stated that you had to have a certain amount of pay that we are not willing to pay. Dude, they were unanimous that you have a cocky attitude and would not fit in here. You also wasted our time. There is a reason you are out looking for a job. Perhaps time for introspection and self reflection. Applicant 11:40 AM Want talking about Jeff. So just because i expected a certian pay when ive put 25k into schooling to get offered 20 an hour? That's asinine. That's is an insanely low pay rate for a welder of my abilities or even a beginner. Chuck 1:03 PM Good luck with that. BTW, nobody else here put any money into schooling... OJT and it worked out well for all of them. Well, you do you. BTW, I was not aware Jeff even made an offer. And I interviewed everyone that you had contact with and none of them told you that you were getting the job. We have a strict process here and they followed it. So, from my perspective you have an issue with telling the truth too. So entitled, cocky and perhaps a veracity issue. No thanks. You just go find that happiness somewhere else. Surely someone will be impressed with your $25K education. Applicant 1:10 PM I will gladly go find a place else where, jeff didnt make me an offer, i was talking about the employees in the shop that took my weld test, i was told i pretty have the spot, i wasnt so worried about the pay honestly, i could figure that out. But cocky? A lier? Those are things im not. I never lyed to any of you in my interview or during my weld test. Im just a dude thats confident in my abilities. Done arguing about it, will be writing a review about this and the lack of communication from you guys. You werent even going to call me or tell me anything i had to call to get a message. Pretty childish you cant even do that, dont really want to work for a company that cant do what they say even in the interview. Have a nice day. Chuck 1:39 PM Well you just write whatever. BTW, everyone, every single person that applied got the exact same message that you got. So that is BS about not going to let you know. You continue to whine about everything which just underscores the personality issues you have. Grow up, put on your big boy pants and learn something from this wonderful experience. Thin skins are a liability.
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