I have an "interesting" employment history. Basically, I've had a bunch of jobs since I was 16. Some ended well, some didn't. I'm not going to get into too many details, but the question I have is this...
If I put in time at a single job for the next number of years, do well, get positive reviews, etc., can my old history of transient working habits be mended? Keep in mind, during my work history, I've been stable in school (BA in May), community activites, internships/volunteering with police agencies. I figure if I do well at a job for awhile, give or take 5 years, it would help my chances more and I'd have a better shot at landing a cop job than I do now.
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Thread: Fixing old screw-ups?
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11-26-08 03:41 AM #1
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Fixing old screw-ups?
Wiggum: Put out an APB on a Uosdwis R. Dewoh. Uh, better start with Greektown.
Friday: That's "Homer J. Simpson", Chief. You're reading it upside down.
Wiggum: Uh, cancel that APB. But, uh, bring back some of them, uh, gyros.
Friday: Uh, Chief? You're talking into your wallet.
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11-26-08 11:08 AM #2
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It will help but it depends on juist how bad your history is. Multiple firings and your probably done.
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11-27-08 05:50 PM #3
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i've been told that many things, not all things, can be healed with time. i'm thinking if i were to correct past mistakes, show i've changed, it can help with a background. mind you, i haven't left all jobs on bad terms.
Wiggum: Put out an APB on a Uosdwis R. Dewoh. Uh, better start with Greektown.
Friday: That's "Homer J. Simpson", Chief. You're reading it upside down.
Wiggum: Uh, cancel that APB. But, uh, bring back some of them, uh, gyros.
Friday: Uh, Chief? You're talking into your wallet.
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11-27-08 07:43 PM #4
I am sick of illegals!
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Without details about your past work history (being fired, why, or just leaving on bad terms, number of past jobs you've had) it is difficult to give an accurate assessment of your situation.
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11-27-08 08:17 PM #5
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The more " good " you do , the less noticeable your " bad " will be. So , open the floodgates of doing good.
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12-01-08 07:47 PM #6
US Marshals-here I come!!
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I think that is an excellent way of putting things
Originally Posted by mcsap
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