At a crossroads.

Intriguing. I will inquire about that in the morning. Thanks Chinatown.

 

All very valid points. As far as the security guard or bouncer scenario, I've pondered it as I've gotten offers before from random clubs, bars and a couple offers from strip clubs but I don't think that'd be a good idea. My wife would assume I was being bombarded all night by drunk horny women. Probably best to avoid that potential #### storm.

I'm actually getting a haircut today, it's something I've pondered on for a while and since I've had trouble finding work I figured that just add's to the reason for getting one. As much as I'd like to believe I shouldn't have to "look a certain way" to cater to certain individuals beliefs or opinions, sadly, that's just the way it is. So be it.

I actually have slacks and dress shirts, etc. Haven't really though about getting spiffy to that extent but I don't think it could hurt for an interview. I certainly do dress appropriately and professionally, just haven't tried it to that extent yet.

As far as the handshake goes, I never really thought about the possibility of my shake being a bit too firm. My dad always taught me that a shake says a lot about a man and I've been that way since I was a kid. I'll back off a bit, I mean I don't try to crush peoples hands or anything but I guess my "firm" could mean something different entirely.

In closing, I'm what I would consider to be articulate in my interviews, and I always wait for the interviewer to finish their questions or statements before I respond. I'm courteous and professional and usually by the time I leave the interview, I have the person a lot more relaxed and even cutting up from time to time. Unfortunately, if I can get one person to look past my appearance, it's then up to them to convince the rest of the staff who are in on the decision, that I'm not just some "intimidating guy who could scare customers." I do find it comical though, becasue I try my best to make eye contact but I almost feel like a woman who's trying to have a legitimate conversation with a man, and all he's doing is looking at her breasts. Just about 90% of the time during the interviews, whoever is interviewing me is just gawking at my body and my tattoos. It's blatantly obvious, to the point they start fishing for stories of where I got this, or why I have that, etc to the point it's as if were just chatting and not even having an interview.

I could always go in, in the dead of summer, with gloves and a turtle neck on. Might seem strange but at least they wouldn't immediately start staring at my ink and start thinking things. At worst they might just think I'm crazy lol.

Thanks again Veggies.

Dave

 

On a lighter note, I got a couple of hits today. Both regional positions, one from Schneider for dry van, .34 a mile and one from Mcelroy for flatbed at .48 a mile. I guess we'll see how it pans out. Nothing at all from any local places though. And after 8 inches of rain last night, with more rain on the forecast for Thursday, it makes me feel a bit relived I'm no longer going to be in the landscaping and construction hauling business. Won't be any work for a week or two around here for those guys.

Dave

 

Well, just finished my "phone interview" with a recruiter at SNI, went over my job history and thoroughly explained everything. She said I should be fine. They want me in Dallas on Monday the 17th for 4 days of orientation then I'll be issued my truck. This particular gig is for the Coca-Cola dedicated account. Money probably wont be stellar, but the other regional companies I've looked at, and applied to have dropped the ball as far as keeping in contact with me, so with the bills coming in I feel foolish not taking something that's been offered.

Dave

 

That's unfortunate to hear Tomcat. I personally would have preferred McElroy but for the life of me I'm not having the best time keeping in contact with them. Maybe it's just the recruiter I got assigned to. Part of me would prefer flatbed but as the bank account gets smaller, and the bills keep coming, I'm trying not to be too picky, as this isn't a long term deal for me. We'll see what pans out. I have an interview at 10:00 am in Waco for a company that hauls 53ft wedge trailers that's interested in me. I'd be home a time or two during the week, plus on the weekends. That's what I'd prefer but who knows.

Dave