Ill be a fractional HR for you man. Ill handle these guys. handle them real
nice. Im gonna need a gas card

On Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:

> I usually don't check their resume too carefully but after this string of
> messages I did call an employeer that he says he worked there for the last
> couple of years as a welder.
> Only welding job on his resume.  They said he worked 5 months a couple of
> years back.
>
> And his education only shows highschool.  Looks like he has been out of
> high school for 2 years and had one welding job that he quit.  The
> imaginary $25K education was not there.....
>
> This one got under my skin a bit because he just kept coming back for more
> punishment.
> I am loosing my appetite for beating up people online I guess.
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* AF <[email protected]> on behalf of Ken Hohhof <
> [email protected]>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2026 1:08 PM
> *To:* 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' <[email protected]>
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Being cruel
>
> 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-modern-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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