Well I am retired and not really looking for any employment, but they
opened up a Hyundai plant here as well as a heap of supporting other
businesses, and if I happened to stumble on a job that fit my fancey
and hours, I would apply or try for it, but one in partiuclar I heard
about was for a second shift tool room machinist......and it was
located only 3/4 of a mile fromthe house. I swore after 31 years 10
months in the military I would never wear any shoes or boots that
required polish, nor ever get another hair cut.......and wear nothing
but blue jeans and T shirts........and sneakers.........I have held up
that statement since retiring, and dropped in and applied for the
job,, just for the hell of it. I also had my ears repierced since
retiring as well, so in I go with my earings, long hair about to the
middle of my back in a pony tail, a Black T shirt and blue jeans and
Nikes, and desperately in need of a shave as well.......Filled out the
application, handed it in, and left. ABout 5 days later I get a call
for an interview, to which I went. Interview lasted almost 30
minutes.....and the two foks giving the interview were setting there
in white shirts and ties and wingtip shoes.......After the interview I
was thanked for coming in and sort of wrote it off......2 days later I
get a call and was informed the job was mine if I wanted it. I took
it and the pay was really good.........so was conditions and
benefits......all I did was make one of's and make repair parts if
needed for the production lines. Did not have to leave a well equipped
shop for anything.........About 4 months into this job, I get called
into the office, and informed they are wanting to move me to a
production supers job.........if I was interested........I
declined....I preferred to stay in the machine shop. No mention of
clothes, hair or what have you was mentioned ever during my employment
or interviews.. so it goes to show if you have the talent or
capability you'll get the job if your the best qualified for
it.......I am still working there, making some extra money to play
with and its been great so far. I am now in charge of anonther
machinist and the entire 1st shift maintenance crew.........Don;t get
as much time on machines as I used to earlier, but its a good job just
the same and the pay is even better......but I can pretty do much as I
please......

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"The original frugal ponder"
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