First Door on the Left

I just completed an online job application. It was one of the strangest applications I have ever completed. Here, for example, are two of the questions they asked:

How often have you gotten into shoving matches or fistfights at work over the last 3 years?

and

Other than paper, pens and other supplies, what is the total worth of all of the items and money you have taken from employers in the last 3 years?

Yes, I must admit that I truly enjoy a good brawl at work. Yep, back when I used to have a job, I would wake up each morning wondering “who can I beat the shit out of today?”

And now you tell me that I can steal things other than “paper, pens and other supplies!” A fat lot of good that does me now. If you would be so kind as to hire me, I promise I shall do my very best to rob you blind.

The application, by the by, is for a very well known national corporation. You have seen their commercials on television numerous times. They were a very big sponsor of the 2002 Winter Olympics. My question is: Do I really want to work for these people?

Another picture. This one is of the headstone I drove all those miles to visit. I also got to visit with my mom and a few other people, of course, but this was the main focus of the trip. I don’t know why I grayed out the names. My usual paranoia, I guess. After all, if you know me, you know them, and if you don’t know me you could probably care less.

headstone

I have no idea what my plans are for today. I am discovering that the longer you do nothing, the easier it becomes to do nothing. To think I used to be so driven! What happened?

Saturday Scruples

1. You want to quit a job without notice but you need a good reference from your employer. Do you invent a family health emergency?
No. These things will always come back to haunt you.

2. In a parking lot, you accidentally dent someone’s car door, do you leave a note taking responsibility?
I would like to think that I would, because if somebody did this to my car I certainly hope they would take responsibility.

3. You’re a homeowner. A group home for mentally challenged adults is planned for next door. Do you sign a petition to stop it?
This one’s a toughie. It would require a lot of investigation. How mentally challenged are these people, what type of security is being planned, etc.? A well planned and managed institution may actually increase neighborhood property values.