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What is the name of your state?
Missouri
OK, forgive me if this is lengthy, but, I need a place to vent and get advice...............
I was actually refered to look for either this place or one like it by a Social Security Rep. whom advised me I may need to find a lawyer.
To start at the beginning...............I am a 40 year male. I worked for 18 years as a bricklayer/foreman. I was injured rather severely in Aug of 1999 on the job to the extent it required several surgeries and eventually two (2) 8" Titanium rods in my back. I had dificulty taking this as I was one of few people whom absolutely loved going to work each day. I never did anything except construction.......I started as a laborer (hod carrier) at a very young age (15) and was laying brick by 18, and a foreman over large commercial union jobs by 22. At any rate, after it was deemed all that could be done had been done......I was told I could never return to bricklaying or construction work. Subsequently, upon review, I was awarded Social Security Disability without any problems. I collected S.S.D. from June 2002 until the present time. (I'm still on it...but that's another story!)
After almost 2 full years on S.S.D., I found myself needing to do.......something..........anything...........I'm not the type to sit still and even though I'm still on prescription pain releivers, I felt I could contribute something by returning to work and also do myself personally and mentally some good. I inquired and received a "Ticket To Work" from Social Security. I was interviewed and tested and told that because of my extreme knowledge in construction, a job in a lumber/home improvement store as a specialist/contractor specialist would be perfect. They instructed me exactly how to go about making applications and resumes and soon.......gave me leads to places to apply.
So.....excited as all get out at the possiblity of becoming a contributing member of society again.....I took off applying and submitting resumes. Almost immeadiately I was contacted by the likes of Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Wal-Mart and others. I was kind of picky as I knew what I'd like to do and set up interviews with those places as they contacted me. I went on 3 very specific interviews which I will ouline below without mentioning names...............
(1)
Arrived 15 minutes early, talked to the Asst. Manager whom was very impressed with my construction knowledge and blue print reading skills as well as my outgoing, pleasent personality as he said. I took all their tests and by their own admission.................scored almost perfectly. After the tests, we talked some more and the department head I would be going to work for was also called in, we talked some more and was told I would be called Monday with a schedule as it would take a few days to proccess the drug screening as they had already pulled a background check.
Result: After many calls................I can not get an answer from anyone as to why I have not been hired.
(2)
Arrived 15 minutes early, escorted to testing area, took several tests, then escorted to an interview waiting area. I was retrieved by a hardware dept. manager whom said he was very impressed with my scores and answers and that it was very obvious I had extensive knowledge in the area I was interviewing for. We talked a bit, he told me I was exactly what he was looking for, he made a money offer which I accepted, I was escorted to an area to take a drug screening test and upon completing that was told I had the job and to be ready to go to work as soon as the results came back.
Result: Never called......called them and told the position was filled.............but...........upon my wife going into the store the position was still available....
(3)
Arrived 15 minutes early, sat in interview reception area until met by asst. manager. (this was a new store location not yet open) we spoke and he asked me many interviewing questions. He told me he was really impressed with my expierience and knowldge of construction and that I was by far the most qualified person they'd interviewed. He then asked me to stay there and got the manager whom spoke with me further and finally made me a wage offer. Not having any luck with the prior two and this being some weeks later, I gladly accepted. We then proceed to the back area where the offices were nearly complete, filled out numerous paperwork including W4's, insurance enrollment forms, etc. and was given the paperwork to take for the drug screening. I was told what attire was expected, we talked some more and I was shown where I would be working and we parted with the manager telling me he looked forward to seeing me either Friday or Monday as neither they nor I was worried about this or any drug test as I don't even drink!
Result: Waited to call until Tuesday after not hearing anything.............now can not get past receptionist and given no reason whatsoever...............
What do I do and why are they doing this??
Missouri
OK, forgive me if this is lengthy, but, I need a place to vent and get advice...............
I was actually refered to look for either this place or one like it by a Social Security Rep. whom advised me I may need to find a lawyer.
To start at the beginning...............I am a 40 year male. I worked for 18 years as a bricklayer/foreman. I was injured rather severely in Aug of 1999 on the job to the extent it required several surgeries and eventually two (2) 8" Titanium rods in my back. I had dificulty taking this as I was one of few people whom absolutely loved going to work each day. I never did anything except construction.......I started as a laborer (hod carrier) at a very young age (15) and was laying brick by 18, and a foreman over large commercial union jobs by 22. At any rate, after it was deemed all that could be done had been done......I was told I could never return to bricklaying or construction work. Subsequently, upon review, I was awarded Social Security Disability without any problems. I collected S.S.D. from June 2002 until the present time. (I'm still on it...but that's another story!)
After almost 2 full years on S.S.D., I found myself needing to do.......something..........anything...........I'm not the type to sit still and even though I'm still on prescription pain releivers, I felt I could contribute something by returning to work and also do myself personally and mentally some good. I inquired and received a "Ticket To Work" from Social Security. I was interviewed and tested and told that because of my extreme knowledge in construction, a job in a lumber/home improvement store as a specialist/contractor specialist would be perfect. They instructed me exactly how to go about making applications and resumes and soon.......gave me leads to places to apply.
So.....excited as all get out at the possiblity of becoming a contributing member of society again.....I took off applying and submitting resumes. Almost immeadiately I was contacted by the likes of Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Wal-Mart and others. I was kind of picky as I knew what I'd like to do and set up interviews with those places as they contacted me. I went on 3 very specific interviews which I will ouline below without mentioning names...............
(1)
Arrived 15 minutes early, talked to the Asst. Manager whom was very impressed with my construction knowledge and blue print reading skills as well as my outgoing, pleasent personality as he said. I took all their tests and by their own admission.................scored almost perfectly. After the tests, we talked some more and the department head I would be going to work for was also called in, we talked some more and was told I would be called Monday with a schedule as it would take a few days to proccess the drug screening as they had already pulled a background check.
Result: After many calls................I can not get an answer from anyone as to why I have not been hired.
(2)
Arrived 15 minutes early, escorted to testing area, took several tests, then escorted to an interview waiting area. I was retrieved by a hardware dept. manager whom said he was very impressed with my scores and answers and that it was very obvious I had extensive knowledge in the area I was interviewing for. We talked a bit, he told me I was exactly what he was looking for, he made a money offer which I accepted, I was escorted to an area to take a drug screening test and upon completing that was told I had the job and to be ready to go to work as soon as the results came back.
Result: Never called......called them and told the position was filled.............but...........upon my wife going into the store the position was still available....
(3)
Arrived 15 minutes early, sat in interview reception area until met by asst. manager. (this was a new store location not yet open) we spoke and he asked me many interviewing questions. He told me he was really impressed with my expierience and knowldge of construction and that I was by far the most qualified person they'd interviewed. He then asked me to stay there and got the manager whom spoke with me further and finally made me a wage offer. Not having any luck with the prior two and this being some weeks later, I gladly accepted. We then proceed to the back area where the offices were nearly complete, filled out numerous paperwork including W4's, insurance enrollment forms, etc. and was given the paperwork to take for the drug screening. I was told what attire was expected, we talked some more and I was shown where I would be working and we parted with the manager telling me he looked forward to seeing me either Friday or Monday as neither they nor I was worried about this or any drug test as I don't even drink!
Result: Waited to call until Tuesday after not hearing anything.............now can not get past receptionist and given no reason whatsoever...............
What do I do and why are they doing this??