tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post2010832587264531705..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Ten FriendsJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-36038887177096046752009-09-05T20:52:08.319-07:002009-09-05T20:52:08.319-07:00Nope. I'd get stuck at 7. I can't imagine ...Nope. I'd get stuck at 7. I can't imagine what that stringent set of criteria is supposed to proveHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-79304261084963132542009-09-05T10:43:45.276-07:002009-09-05T10:43:45.276-07:00Doesn't this fall under "age discriminati...Doesn't this fall under "age discrimination" too? An employer isn't allowed to ask the *applicant's* age, but using the 10-year-max rule, they skirt that restriction, which sounds illegal as heck to me!<br /><br />Could I give ten references under the criteria given? Not a snowflake's chance! No relatives, no professional connections - who does that leave?JamaGeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973656461323918279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-88792834831196823362009-09-03T19:39:16.614-07:002009-09-03T19:39:16.614-07:00My husband has been applying for jobs lately and w...My husband has been applying for jobs lately and we've seen literally well over 100 applications in the last few months. The two worst were National Guard (10 year history) and a Police job (36 pages literally). The 10 year history is of places you've lived and one reference from each (which is impossible when we as college students moved around once a year), jobs you've had, and even your familys/siblings names, ages, locations now, etc. Sheesh.<br /><br />Yeah I dont get that 10 year age gap. Maybe they should say "anyone over 18 is accountable" or something.Cranberryfrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384164423414892482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-69614944794750123172009-09-03T18:38:28.705-07:002009-09-03T18:38:28.705-07:00Is he applying to work for the CIA or something? ...Is he applying to work for the CIA or something? Very strange interview criteria to meet. Ten references, wow, that is a stretch.Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993736554383626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-21019148218787629992009-09-03T14:32:22.605-07:002009-09-03T14:32:22.605-07:00I doubt I could even find five with that amount of...I doubt I could even find five with that amount of criteria!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147460775348580377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-49110845958002198142009-09-03T10:15:58.589-07:002009-09-03T10:15:58.589-07:00I could list 5 friends that fit the catergory (whi...I could list 5 friends that fit the catergory (which I've known for 20 plus years). But 10 friends that fit the bill? Gosh, I'd have to seriously think about it! That does seem overly ridiculous. You made very valid points. Maybe they could correct it and give an AGE RANGE - such as, nobody younger than 21, etc. But still, age isn't supposed to be a factor in hiring, so this seems discriminatory!Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605214202876973830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-13659878086672507432009-09-03T05:24:45.853-07:002009-09-03T05:24:45.853-07:00Waaaait a minute Mr. Government, isn't this so...Waaaait a minute Mr. Government, isn't this sort of age discrimination between the lines? LOL... How come they can get away with things? This would be a tough question for me I would really have to sit down, think and get out my calculator. Enjoy! xoxoJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809643560097517895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-33052197321431817342009-09-02T22:17:55.730-07:002009-09-02T22:17:55.730-07:00Something just occurred to me. If the head of a g...Something just occurred to me. If the head of a government organization is a highly religious person who attends church regularly and would like those under him to do the same, wouldn't this at least increase the chances that the person goes to church?<br /><br />If you attend church regularly, chances are you are going to have strong acquaintances there, many around your age, who could be used as references.<br /><br />Also, if you want to keep, say, the Indian minority out of your organization, or any minority who spends most of their time with their own family, wouldn't this do the trick?<br /><br />I can't help but thing that there is some insidious reason for this type of requirement.<br /><br />SLCCasey Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258967374124497696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-32433629708489647852009-09-02T22:02:53.257-07:002009-09-02T22:02:53.257-07:00Do twitter and blog friends count..lol...no I coul...Do twitter and blog friends count..lol...no I couldn't name 10 under that criteria;-)The Flying Pintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416790641626771836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-41067573822663915952009-09-02T21:40:31.876-07:002009-09-02T21:40:31.876-07:00I have friends in their late 80's. My younges...I have friends in their late 80's. My youngest friend is in her late 30's. What the hell difference does the age of one of your friends matter to a potential employer? <br />Makes no sense to me. That would bother me and I probably wouldn't want the job after that!<br /><br />Hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-76391862969019105132009-09-02T20:09:27.256-07:002009-09-02T20:09:27.256-07:00I think that is a horrid rule. Very ageist if you ...I think that is a horrid rule. Very ageist if you ask me.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-89290151540666465962009-09-02T18:03:32.289-07:002009-09-02T18:03:32.289-07:00That is rather odd. And no I couldn't name ten...That is rather odd. And no I couldn't name ten friends who fit the criteria. The older I get the more I seem to think of my family as my friends. I need to get out more.<br /><br />I hope this young guy gets through the red tape. On the other hand I think my daughter who is a similar age could meet this criterion but I am not sure the references would be quality ones. It seems the focus is on quantity not quality. I am sure there is some kind of personality profiling behind everything they ask for these days. Scary stuff, and as if there arent already too many hurdles for young people to get their foot on the employment ladder. I remember the days we asked for two references and then rarely rang them because the interview was enough. And rarely did we get it wrong. Now everyone has to have a police check just to work as a checkout operator. The world has gone mad.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-14207375758475237162009-09-02T17:21:57.367-07:002009-09-02T17:21:57.367-07:00i don't think I even *know* 10 people I'm ...i don't think I even *know* 10 people I'm not related to. Certainly not within the age criteria they give.Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-37362922372952324902009-09-02T16:42:47.133-07:002009-09-02T16:42:47.133-07:00That is a wacky requirement and I know that I coul...That is a wacky requirement and I know that I could not do this. I would think the only person that could resides in a nursing home.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-41339875127895224132009-09-02T15:17:29.809-07:002009-09-02T15:17:29.809-07:00That is one of the strangest things I have ever he...That is one of the strangest things I have ever heard for a job....I don't get it either. Just for peace of mind....I would have to call and ask!!! I wouldn't even be able to come up with 5!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-87986905404372502182009-09-02T15:03:06.506-07:002009-09-02T15:03:06.506-07:00Yikes -- a dilemma indeed, especially for one so y...Yikes -- a dilemma indeed, especially for one so young, as you pointed out in the post. As Pastor Sharon points out, too, I like how you got me thinking about my friends, how long I've known them, their ages, and whether or not they would write a good reference letter for me :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-636744899616821632009-09-02T13:46:09.280-07:002009-09-02T13:46:09.280-07:00This post sent me beneath the exterior of the firs...This post sent me beneath the exterior of the first layer.<br /><br />How many friends do I have that are simply my friends, without work connections?<br /><br />How many friends vary in age from me?<br /><br />What is the quality of my friendships?<br /><br />Do I honor my friendships with the respect they are due?<br /><br />Do I choose my friends wisely?<br /><br />I will say that in all of these questions, my closest and dearest friends are exactly 10 years old than me. I didn't plan that it just is! WOW! <br />We are all celebrating decade birthdays this year.Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695395104518983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-47576877589222096172009-09-02T13:40:16.583-07:002009-09-02T13:40:16.583-07:00Just guessing - could be a security background che...Just guessing - could be a security background check type of thing.<br /><br />So did this other generation friend get the position?<br /><br />There are some odd stuff went you deal with gov. security. I suspect much of it is left over from the cold war.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-6049050142678303762009-09-02T13:02:47.559-07:002009-09-02T13:02:47.559-07:00I think with jobs that naturally receive thousands...I think with jobs that naturally receive thousands of applicants, some of the "rules" put in place only to reduce the number of applicants. This would be one of them.<br /><br />I could be completely wrong, of course. The rule is ridiculous, unless they specifically didn't want mother/father figures as references. The younger baffles me. The industry thing is ridiculous. I don't know if I could come up with 10. Maybe, but it'd be close.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />SLCCasey Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258967374124497696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-75229720360664940082009-09-02T12:28:02.661-07:002009-09-02T12:28:02.661-07:00I have no friends. At all. Mikey No Mates!I have no friends. At all. Mikey No Mates!Mike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720759712556479993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-28945261927183731232009-09-02T12:18:30.361-07:002009-09-02T12:18:30.361-07:00I think its a total waste of anyone's time.
I...I think its a total waste of anyone's time.<br /><br />I guess I am lucky (in some ways) I wouldn't have a problem with 10 friends - we lived for many years in a close knit cul-de-sac (we have all moved on) but maintain a close friendship. I still have several very good friends from high school and I have cultivated several very close very personal friendships with online people. The ones that are nearest and dearest I have met face to face some even several times. If I had to do this task *shudder* I wouldn't hestitate to call on any of them. I guess not moving more than 10 miles in my life helps.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563699438451685394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-84093046242702851852009-09-02T12:17:08.622-07:002009-09-02T12:17:08.622-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563699438451685394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-70129235669713522862009-09-02T11:40:33.171-07:002009-09-02T11:40:33.171-07:00This is utterly ridiculous. And I coulnd't do ...This is utterly ridiculous. And I coulnd't do it.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-2556626293342310862009-09-02T10:21:15.059-07:002009-09-02T10:21:15.059-07:00To me it is a very strange criteria, I would not b...To me it is a very strange criteria, I would not be able to do it, lots of my friends are older than me, my husband is 11 years older too. It is ridiculous, sounds like something governments would come up with though. That was a little snarky was'nt it.Cindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-30350221694617427942009-09-02T10:16:18.951-07:002009-09-02T10:16:18.951-07:00My husband had to jump through all kinds of hoops ...My husband had to jump through all kinds of hoops recently, to get a Top Secret Military Clearance. There were many references and all kinds of documentation needed, but it was no where near this criteria.AmyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664242414910773372noreply@blogger.com