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I'm considering a very entry-level position with GIA as a diamond grader. I have no inherent interest in jewelry, though I do enjoy looking at them on the very rare occasions that I have reason to. But a job's a job, right? And I really need one!
And GIA seems like a good enough employer...so I'm really curious about the work itself: this diamond grader position opens up every year or so, so it must be something either terribly hard or terribly boring to have such a frequent turnover, right? Does anyone know? I've read some Glass Door reviews from former and even current employees and was wondering if anyone here had any personal experience. While the modest wages and benefits unfortunately seem quite generous in today's labor market, I'm curious about exactly what the daily/weekly production quota is, whether the organization really does monitor the length and frequency of restroom use, if sitting hunched over a microscope means literally no chance to periodically stand and even walk a bit (perhaps to fetch something or other)...again, just wondering what working conditions could be like such that there seems to be a fairly high turnover rate for what seems like an otherwise pretty decent job: paid training, set wage increases (though, how much, really -- a dollar or two, or even a quarter, as in retail and fast food??)....
Anyway, thanks in advance for all advice.
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I'm considering a very entry-level position with GIA as a diamond grader. I have no inherent interest in jewelry, though I do enjoy looking at them on the very rare occasions that I have reason to. But a job's a job, right? And I really need one!
And GIA seems like a good enough employer...so I'm really curious about the work itself: this diamond grader position opens up every year or so, so it must be something either terribly hard or terribly boring to have such a frequent turnover, right? Does anyone know? I've read some Glass Door reviews from former and even current employees and was wondering if anyone here had any personal experience. While the modest wages and benefits unfortunately seem quite generous in today's labor market, I'm curious about exactly what the daily/weekly production quota is, whether the organization really does monitor the length and frequency of restroom use, if sitting hunched over a microscope means literally no chance to periodically stand and even walk a bit (perhaps to fetch something or other)...again, just wondering what working conditions could be like such that there seems to be a fairly high turnover rate for what seems like an otherwise pretty decent job: paid training, set wage increases (though, how much, really -- a dollar or two, or even a quarter, as in retail and fast food??)....
I have a feeling I won't make it -- I think I came across as too extroverted for a laboratory setting...then there's the matter of my massive student loan debt that's been in default for decades; don't think I'm getting hired. :-(
I have a feeling I won't make it -- I think I came across as too extroverted for a laboratory setting...then there's the matter of my massive student loan debt that's been in default for decades; don't think I'm getting hired. :-(
I did not, actually. I think given the circumstances the chances of a positive outcome are slim.
I did not, actually. I think given the circumstances the chances of a positive outcome are slim.
Well, what do you think would be something that's good chances for you -- given your circumstances, whatever they are?
I just can't believe you've resigned yourself to spending the rest of your life rummaging through garbage all day for the equivalent of five dollars -- which you'll need to spend some more time hauling around to the "coin-machines"...or are you some kind of Zen Master, like that ancient Japanese one who lived under a bridge with other homeless, painting postcards for spare change??
I'm not trying to be funny about that, actually; if you are really all totally fine, you've got quite a story, then!
Well, what do you think would be something that's good chances for you -- given your circumstances, whatever they are?
I just can't believe you've resigned yourself to spending the rest of your life rummaging through garbage all day for the equivalent of five dollars -- which you'll need to spend some more time hauling around to the "coin-machines"...or are you some kind of Zen Master, like that ancient Japanese one who lived under a bridge with other homeless, painting postcards for spare change??
I'm not trying to be funny about that, actually; if you are really all totally fine, you've got quite a story, then!
I'm selective about what I apply for. NO third interviews...NO "on line applications"...NO HR. These are just a total waste of time.
I'm selective about what I apply for. NO third interviews...NO "on line applications"...NO HR. These are just a total waste of time.
Well, that's not been my experience. And I really do believe that everything is a learning experience, so even if I didn't get the job, I can learn from the interview -- I get better and better at interviewing. For example, I never had someone's dog jump at me -- not growling or anything; the animal probably expected its owner to pop out of the room instead of me...I think I didn't get that job because of my instinctive reaction -- "No!" -- so that was definitely a learning experience. I mean, I didn't even know there was a canine on the premises! That was kind of a good reason to not have gotten the job. I mean, not that I know that that's why I didn't, but I doubt they wanted someone whose first reaction to their pet is a bit negative (though I like animals well enough, from cats and dogs to rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters!)....
Anyway, just showing up to interview and practicing...it's all good. Really. I have another two tomorrow; they pay even more than this diamond grader position (which, admittedly, is entry-level) to start -- much, much more, between fifteen to twenty thousand more...these two jobs tomorrow are what would actually help me move out of the homeless shelter, instead of some Mickey-Mouse affair where I'll be treading water forever...hey, wish me luck!!
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But you're spending the whole day collecting cans that amount to five bucks -- which you gotta spend at least part of another day hauling off to get exchanged for cash. I don't get it. I'm sorry to sound like a nag but the things you say just invite such thoughts!
Well, that's not been my experience. And I really do believe that everything is a learning experience, so even if I didn't get the job, I can learn from the interview -- I get better and better at interviewing. For example, I never had someone's dog jump at me -- not growling or anything; the animal probably expected its owner to pop out of the room instead of me...I think I didn't get that job because of my instinctive reaction -- "No!" -- so that was definitely a learning experience. I mean, I didn't even know there was a canine on the premises! That was kind of a good reason to not have gotten the job. I mean, not that I know that that's why I didn't, but I doubt they wanted someone whose first reaction to their pet is a bit negative (though I like animals well enough, from cats and dogs to rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters!)....
Anyway, just showing up to interview and practicing...it's all good. Really. I have another two tomorrow; they pay even more than this diamond grader position (which, admittedly, is entry-level) to start -- much, much more, between fifteen to twenty thousand more...these two jobs tomorrow are what would actually help me move out of the homeless shelter, instead of some Mickey-Mouse affair where I'll be treading water forever...hey, wish me luck!!
But you're spending the whole day collecting cans that amount to five bucks -- which you gotta spend at least part of another day hauling off to get exchanged for cash. I don't get it. I'm sorry to sound like a nag but the things you say just invite such thoughts!
I apply for things every day, first. Sometimes there isn't a thing.
I apply for things every day, first. Sometimes there isn't a thing.
Well, I'll tell you what: I've noticed that most of my good listings, the ones for the jobs I really want, tend to come out in the afternoon. Especially when it comes to small business owners, who are the majority of folks looking to hire; these people seem to post help-wanted ads as an afterthought, something they do while recovering from lunch....
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