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Beware the Worl
of Online Jobs

By Laura Kelsey, Opinions Editor

"Ee fall semester is quickly coming
to a close, and that means many students
are looking for part-time employment
over the winter break. Christmas, as
horrid a holiday as it is, offers students
copious amounts of retail hell jobs at
minimum pay; and job web sites, such
as working.com, have multiple listings
geared toward starving school-goers.
But a warning must go out to all those
who apply for jobs online.

Last summer, I searched the internet
for a temporary job.
Working.com seemed
to be a reliable choice,
so when I came across
an ad that was directly
aimed at students, I
applied—even though

very vague. All I was

oddwastervours Planning that

schedules, and full

“TI got so
caught up in
the job description was the pr aise and the interview was

 

provided,” so I shrugged off the uneasy
vibe I was getting from this experience
and forgot about it for two days; but on
the day of the interview I realized that I
should go into it prepared so I wouldn’t
look like am asshole. I Googled the
company name and set about researching
it—and found out much more than I had
expected.

The company owns at least four web
sites with student-oriented urls. The sites
told me how the company liked to hire
students, and explained the benefits of
working for them,
but not what the
actual work was.
Soon I was tangled
in the worldwide
web and I still
didn’t know what

for. That’s when
I stumbled across
an online petition
warning prospective

training provided. Plus I forgot to ask employees to

I could gain “valuable
resume experience”
and there were
scholarships available.

All a_ successful
applicant needed to
be blessed with was
a “positive attitude and a professional
demeanour,” which sounded easy
enough. But what did the work entail?

After applying online, I received a
call on the phone number I provided—
within five minutes of submission.
The representative wanted to set up an
interview for my next available moment.
She said I sounded smart, and that I
would probably get the job. We set up the
date and time, which was within three
days of my applying. But I got so caught
up in the praise and planning that I forgot
to ask what the job was about.

The ad had said “training would be
8

what the job
was about.”

be wary of the
company.

According to
the petition, the
company whom |
had an _ interview
with was a scam. It
all made sense; they were trying to coax
me with confusion into becoming a co-
worker. The warning site alleged that as
an employee, | would have to sell knives
to my friends and family —after I bought
a set for myself, as well. I normally
wouldn’t take the advice of one sole
source, but this petition has over 7,000
signatures!

I called and cancelled my interview
right away —they didn’t seem surprised.
Be careful who you work for, because
they may put more than hands in your

pockets.

Featusing

Dr. Stephen Sex
& Dr. Marilyn Faitchiid

| realy love her, knek het op
with you. :

Dr. Fairchild: | don’ t think entrapment is the answer.

just kept her pregnant during their relationship so she didn’t know what the heck

 

you ask for?

Dr. Fairchild: HD, if you have had conversation with this woman and she is
still uninterested, maybe it is time to move on. And if you find yourself still
enamoured with her even after trying to accept her disinterest in you, — a
few sessions of counselling will help.

Dr. Sex I think a lot of the world’s problems can be solved with alcohol and
hookers. Save up a few bucks, get some whiskey and order yourself a pizza and
-acall girl—but wrap it twice!

Dr. Fairchild: Stop trying to corrupt our caring teacicr) HD, I wish you good
luck with your healing process. _

Dr. Sex: Yes, go get yourself some sexual healing and move on from that
unaffectionate tramp! Thank you for your question!

Got a question for the docs? Email drsexysex@ gmail.com

 

 

Dr. Sex: Hey, it worked for K-Fed. He treated Britney Spears like a ae cow— |

was going on. He got famous eg and now - gets = cash— what more could.