Comments on: Hundreds Line Up To Apply For Just 20 Jobs http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: TC http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130470 TC Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:42:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130470 Wow what a long line. Reference moving to North Dakota for work, do your homework before heading up there. There is not enough housing and rent is very high if you can find a place at all. Many have been living in RV trailers and even their cars, but the city has become more aggressive as people have been parking everywhere and leaving trash behind them. There are some employers that provide housing in "man camps", but others do not. Check out the local paper in Williston, ND, and do have a plan before you go north. Good luck to all of you looking for work. Wow what a long line. Reference moving to North Dakota for work, do your homework before heading up there. There is not enough housing and rent is very high if you can find a place at all. Many have been living in RV trailers and even their cars, but the city has become more aggressive as people have been parking everywhere and leaving trash behind them. There are some employers that provide housing in “man camps”, but others do not. Check out the local paper in Williston, ND, and do have a plan before you go north. Good luck to all of you looking for work.

]]> By: 429SCJ http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130375 429SCJ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:13:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130375 A friend of mines brother just relocated his family to North Dakota and is earning good wages in the oil industry. An area can only support x number of people on x number of jobs, this areas poulation has exploded over the last 20 years. It may be necessary for people to move elsewhere, to find employment. They do it everyday south of the border. A friend of mines brother just relocated his family to North Dakota and is earning good wages in the oil industry.

An area can only support x number of people on x number of jobs, this areas poulation has exploded over the last 20 years. It may be necessary for people to move elsewhere, to find employment. They do it everyday south of the border.

]]> By: jake http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130306 jake Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:53:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130306 Maybe they will keep it in the hill and hire really close let the pcola mobile and wherever else get jobs down there we need this ... Maybe they will keep it in the hill and hire really close let the pcola mobile and wherever else get jobs down there we need this …

]]> By: Rob http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130294 Rob Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:48:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130294 I love the lack of accountability or the blame game. The comment about "the reason we have high crime is because felons are not given a second chance" ... really genius? So it is our (the law abiding, productive members of society) fault that you committed previous crimes and can not secure a job and therefore continue to commit crimes? Are you being serious with this sh#t? So given the choice between hundreds of equally qualified applicants, you believe someone that has committed a serious enough crime to be charged as a felony should get equal consideration as someone who has abided by the rules their entire life? This view is more screwed up than that of those Occupy protesters. It was good for a quick laugh, but now I must get back to work so I can pay for the security system to keep you out of my house since it is my fault you have not received a 2nd, 3rd, or 12th chance for crimes you chose to commit. I love the lack of accountability or the blame game.

The comment about “the reason we have high crime is because felons are not given a second chance” … really genius? So it is our (the law abiding, productive members of society) fault that you committed previous crimes and can not secure a job and therefore continue to commit crimes? Are you being serious with this sh#t?

So given the choice between hundreds of equally qualified applicants, you believe someone that has committed a serious enough crime to be charged as a felony should get equal consideration as someone who has abided by the rules their entire life? This view is more screwed up than that of those Occupy protesters.

It was good for a quick laugh, but now I must get back to work so I can pay for the security system to keep you out of my house since it is my fault you have not received a 2nd, 3rd, or 12th chance for crimes you chose to commit.

]]> By: stilljobless http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130274 stilljobless Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130274 I have been saying what commonsense said earlier...."Don’t believe the news that unemployment numbers are better…its better because thousands have run out of benefits and are not applying for benefits anymore, thus showing less people applying for benefits…COMMON SENSE.." I lost my job in 2009..still searching and ran out of unemployment over a year ago. The unemployment rates are down because people like me don't qualify and are not applying for benefits NOT because they found employment. I have been saying what commonsense said earlier….”Don’t believe the news that unemployment numbers are better…its better because thousands have run out of benefits and are not applying for benefits anymore, thus showing less people applying for benefits…COMMON SENSE..” I lost my job in 2009..still searching and ran out of unemployment over a year ago. The unemployment rates are down because people like me don’t qualify and are not applying for benefits NOT because they found employment.

]]> By: SHO-NUFF http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130218 SHO-NUFF Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:13:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130218 Quote: "Im here now and from what ive gathered probably about 60% of the people arent from the northescambia area." So, are you saying the demographics of the job only apply to folks that live in the area? I retired from Exxon offshore, not the po-dunk oil plant in Jay. I did have a chance to work with a few that transferred offshore to get there retirement. after Exxon sold out. What a bunch of wining crybabies for the most part! Shoot, they had to work for a living! Not worth knocking in the head! Not all of us have a Daddy to give us an acre to put a trailer on in the backyard, so Mamma is just a shout away. I saw contractors drive from 500 miles away to make 10 bucks an hour. People will do what they have to do to feed the family. Sorry, but no pity here!!! Quote:
“Im here now and from what ive gathered probably about 60% of the people arent from the northescambia area.”

So, are you saying the demographics of the job only apply to folks that live in the area?
I retired from Exxon offshore, not the po-dunk oil plant in Jay.
I did have a chance to work with a few that transferred offshore to get there retirement. after Exxon sold out. What a bunch of wining crybabies for the most part! Shoot, they had to work for a living! Not worth knocking in the head!

Not all of us have a Daddy to give us an acre to put a trailer on in the backyard, so Mamma is just a shout away.
I saw contractors drive from 500 miles away to make 10 bucks an hour. People will do what they have to do to feed the family. Sorry, but no pity here!!!

]]> By: Train man http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130194 Train man Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:52:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130194 Hi Sandra...I know where you're coming from, but it's obvious some of these folks did not even try and look presentable. Looks like some crawled out of bed, climbedbin the trans-camaro, went to the methadone clinic on 29 for their medicine, then drove to WH to git 'em a job. They may not can afford nice clothes, but don't seem to be lacking food, based on the bellies I see. You can go to Academy and buy a polo shirt ank khaki pants for $25...and probably less if you go to the store next door. Wonder why applications could not have been submitted online, or apps scheduled instead of making those folks wait in line for 7 hours. I'm sure most did not expect that and did not bring drinks or lunch. Hi Sandra…I know where you’re coming from, but it’s obvious some of these folks did not even try and look presentable. Looks like some crawled out of bed, climbedbin the trans-camaro, went to the methadone clinic on 29 for their medicine, then drove to WH to git ‘em a job. They may not can afford nice clothes, but don’t seem to be lacking food, based on the bellies I see. You can go to Academy and buy a polo shirt ank khaki pants for $25…and probably less if you go to the store next door. Wonder why applications could not have been submitted online, or apps scheduled instead of making those folks wait in line for 7 hours. I’m sure most did not expect that and did not bring drinks or lunch.

]]> By: No Excuses http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130191 No Excuses Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:43:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130191 Commenting upon the attire of poor job seekers is not a bad thing. The way I see it is that if you really want the job, you will go to the Waterfront Rescue Mission or Good Will and get yourself a nice, cheap outfit to wear for the process. That's what all the poor people that I used to teach would do - they usually got the jobs too. Showing the initiative to try and look good, even though you are poor, makes an impression on a prospective employer. Leave the flip flops and dirty ball caps at home! Commenting upon the attire of poor job seekers is not a bad thing. The way I see it is that if you really want the job, you will go to the Waterfront Rescue Mission or Good Will and get yourself a nice, cheap outfit to wear for the process. That’s what all the poor people that I used to teach would do – they usually got the jobs too. Showing the initiative to try and look good, even though you are poor, makes an impression on a prospective employer. Leave the flip flops and dirty ball caps at home!

]]> By: Sandra http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130169 Sandra Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:08:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130169 To all of you commenting on the folks clothes, it must be nice to be able to wear the nicest outfits. Did it ever occur to you that many of these people may not have the best of clothes to wear? Maybe the reason for the job search is to buy nicer clothes so that they might not be looked down upon by you snobs. To all of you commenting on the folks clothes, it must be nice to be able to wear the nicest outfits. Did it ever occur to you that many of these people may not have the best of clothes to wear? Maybe the reason for the job search is to buy nicer clothes so that they might not be looked down upon by you snobs.

]]> By: Molino Resident http://www.northescambia.com/2012/06/hundreds-line-up-to-apply-for-just-20-jobs/comment-page-1#comment-130150 Molino Resident Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:31:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=97343#comment-130150 I have to agree .... I looked at this line up and thought "Wow, these people really do not know how to dress for a job interview". I would not hire 90% of them by just the way they dressed! I see cowboy hats (really?), jeans with holes in them, T shirts galore, filthy baseball hats, hats turned around backwards with sunglasses hanging on them.....are you people kidding me? Your chances were already slim, but most of you made the decision for them by dressing like a thugs and rednecks. One lady even had on a "club skirt and black sandals with leather & spikes around the ankles". What job are you applying for? I understand some people are desperate for jobs with the way the job market is at this time, but come on - anyone with any sense knows you want to make a good first impression on this "potential" employer. It might be a good idea for most of you to attend a class on "Interviewing for a Job 101". It is very sad to me that ALL of these people are applying for a mere 30 jobs (that will be hired over a couple of years, mind you). May the best qualified (and dressed) persons be awarded those jobs. Thank goodness I have a GREAT job and do not have to compete with 800+ people to try and snag one of the 30 jobs at this company!!! I have to agree …. I looked at this line up and thought “Wow, these people really do not know how to dress for a job interview”. I would not hire 90% of them by just the way they dressed! I see cowboy hats (really?), jeans with holes in them, T shirts galore, filthy baseball hats, hats turned around backwards with sunglasses hanging on them…..are you people kidding me? Your chances were already slim, but most of you made the decision for them by dressing like a thugs and rednecks. One lady even had on a “club skirt and black sandals with leather & spikes around the ankles”. What job are you applying for?
I understand some people are desperate for jobs with the way the job market is at this time, but come on – anyone with any sense knows you want to make a good first impression on this “potential” employer. It might be a good idea for most of you to attend a class on “Interviewing for a Job 101″.
It is very sad to me that ALL of these people are applying for a mere 30 jobs (that will be hired over a couple of years, mind you). May the best qualified (and dressed) persons be awarded those jobs.
Thank goodness I have a GREAT job and do not have to compete with 800+ people to try and snag one of the 30 jobs at this company!!!

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