Virgie,
If I can think of anything I'll let you know but seems like you are doing
what can be done. I don't know about temp agencies, maybe there are some
that work with retired folks I don't know.
Brad
At 09:09 PM 8/28/2007, you wrote:
>Brad,
>I would be happy to hire retired individuals but when I put ads in the
>newspaper they do not apply. I am not sure how to reach them if they do
>not read the newspaper. I put up help wanted signs in my snack bar, at
>food land, at 711, and numerous other places. Thanks for the suggestions
>and if you have more keep them coming please.
>Thanks again,
>
>Virgie and lady Hoshi
>doing business at
>
>www.vunderwood.ktostemtech.com
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:12 PM
>Subject: Re: state of confusion and frustration
>
>
>>Virgie,
>>
>>I understand your frustration. I had one young lady years ago who seemed
>>OK but then separated from her newlywed husband and wound up living in
>>her car, eventually not showing up... not like I can take the truck and
>>tend to the route the best I can with one person :). Another guy worked
>>for two weeks and just never showed up again, actually I believe he left
>>with a fist full of dollars :). Anyway have you tried dipping in the pool
>>of retired folks? Early retired folks or even just your garden variety
>>retired folks show up for work on time, have great work ethics, and
>>usually don't need all the benefit packages a younger person needs. And
>>today there is more of a need for folks to wokr too post retirement and a
>>nice job working for a nice lady such as yourself would be appreciated too :).
>>
>>Brad
>>
>>
>>
>>At 11:00 AM 8/28/2007, you wrote:
>>>Hi all,
>>>I have been having trouble with employees for some time now. About the
>>>time I think I am getting it under control something else comes along
>>>and knocks the props right from under me. The latest reason for someone
>>>not to come to work is a real shocker. This persons daughter calls this
>>>morning and says my mom can't come to work today because she is in jail.
>>>How sad for that child to have to make that phone call. I am frustrated
>>>because I need a reliable worker but I am feeling sorry for that child
>>>who made that phone call. I just needed to vent I guess. Please pray
>>>for that family and for me.
>>>
>>>Virgie and lady Hoshi
>>>doing business at
>>>
>>>www.vunderwood.ktostemtech.com
>>
>>
>>
>>Brad Dunse
>>http://www.braddunsemusic.com
>>
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>
>
>Brad Dunse
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