People aren't really...

[Forever_frost]

What is this TWC log and do you have to fill it out if the person isn't actually attempting to get the job? I've never been on unemployment so it's an actual question. When I went job hunting it was always in a button down shirt, slacks and maybe a tie. After I got out of the Army and went to work for Convergy's in Killeen, I was slacks, button up shirt and jump boots.

[Ratt]

What is this TWC log and do you have to fill it out if the person isn't actually attempting to get the job? I've never been on unemployment so it's an actual question. When I went job hunting it was always in a button down shirt, slacks and maybe a tie. After I got out of the Army and went to work for Convergy's in Killeen, I was slacks, button up shirt and jump boots.

Texas Workforce Commission or something like that. The ones who control unemployment. I'm not sure whether or not the interviewer has to sign the log, but some do just to get pieces of trash out of their store.

[8mpg]

Well... A guy I work with at the hospital was a Realtor and made 6 figures every year selling houses for a home builder. He wanted out and went back to school. His unemployment paid him $400 more a month than he makes now as a tech at the hospital

[slow99]

Well... A guy I work with at the hospital was a Realtor and made 6 figures every year selling houses for a home builder. He wanted out and went back to school. His unemployment paid him $400 more a month than he makes now as a tech at the hospital

Sounds like techs at the hospital don't make shit.

[black2002ls]

Texas Workforce Commission or something like that. The ones who control unemployment. I'm not sure whether or not the interviewer has to sign the log, but some do just to get pieces of trash out of their store.

The applicant maintains the form. They log day, company and location, who they spoke with, and the phone number. There have been several fill them out right at my counter, most reek of BO, are dressed in worn out clothes, and very obviously milking the system

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[Trip McNeely]

I would agree with previous posts that unemployment and govmt handouts are too enticing these days and pride is lost amongst many.

[eastsidetorino]

Being that I just got laid off, I can tell you that a retail position will not pay what unemployment does, however, finding 3 or more quality assurance positions a week that i have already not applied to is pretty difficult. I find myself applying to jobs I dont have any interest in taking just so I can keep my mortgage paid.

[jayjohnson600]

and prospective employers know that over-qualified employees will drop a job when they have the opportunity to get back where they should be.
In the past, I verbally garaunteed a timeframe when I was asked about this aspect.

Some people dumb down a resume in order to get a job that is sub-standard to their career field, to prevent rejection by being over-qualified.

[Reefer Rae]

I miss seeing James C. In Paris Texas but Joe C. is running it pretty good . Do y'all still have Pat Bowe managing something somewhere ?

[black2002ls]

I miss seeing James C. In Paris Texas but Joe C. is running it pretty good . Do y'all still have Pat Bowe managing something somewhere ?

James has been through our store a few times. His hearing is about gone. I don't see pat on our contact sheet. It is and has been a great company to work for. The benefits are GREAT especially for the pay and the premiums. My number one complaint is that for such a relatively small company (60 stores in 5 states) and a narrow focus, the people working the corporate office are pretty out of tune at times.

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[black2002ls]

Oh, are you from or live in Paris? I know a few folks up that way

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[95DRGT]

My brother has been unemployed about 9 months. He is a printer by trade and its all he has done since HS. He's good at his job but skill set is very specific. He has been in Austin for those 9 months and was required by TWC to make two contacts a week and call in once a week to report he had not found work. He filled out the log and doubt seriously there was any follow up by TWC. For this he got about 75% of his original salary.

I encouraged to come to DFW were there would be better options in his specific industry. He has been staying with me and found a part time job within days. He is doing a 2 week working interview type deal and forgot to call in to TWC 1 week. They are disputing his last month's benefits because of the no call.

[KBScobravert]

and prospective employers know that over-qualified employees will drop a job when they have the opportunity to get back where they should be.
In the past, I verbally garaunteed a timeframe when I was asked about this aspect.

Some people dumb down a resume in order to get a job that is sub-standard to their career field, to prevent rejection by being over-qualified.

That is the problem my resume has and the perception of where I work and what I actually do. The job I took last year as an escape from overseas security contract work expected me to bring my skills/experience but had a fixed start pay cause of the union. When I started I told my coworkers that in the weeks off between jobs I forgot EVERYTHING, teach me from scratch since that is what the company is paying for. Supervisors understood and knew it was just talk but were able to relate to how true it was.

9 months later when my old job called and waived that drug infront of me, I knew it was time to escape rehab and get back on the crack. I am not quitting until I am the last man standing in Afghanistan......and then I am gonna take up that unemployment check until I find a job that will pay me to bring my skills/experience. May take a while. May spend a lot of days bugging Brooks at his shop down the street from me. May try and learn some new skills and new carrier.

[KBScobravert]

My brother has been unemployed about 9 months. He is a printer by trade and its all he has done since HS. He's good at his job but skill set is very specific. He has been in Austin for those 9 months and was required by TWC to make two contacts a week and call in once a week to report he had not found work. He filled out the log and doubt seriously there was any follow up by TWC. For this he got about 75% of his original salary.

I encouraged to come to DFW were there would be better options in his specific industry. He has been staying with me and found a part time job within days. He is doing a 2 week working interview type deal and forgot to call in to TWC 1 week. They are disputing his last month's benefits because of the no call.

Ouch. So he can receive a check for his 2 week working interview type deal from the employer and still collect the TWC check? Not point a finger, legitimately curious. If I take a job making minimum wage that is part time to learn a new skill set and make myself more marketable, it would be great to still get that check.

[Whiteboy]

For 7.50 a hour i would show up in my underoo's.