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Things I do not understand.

I'm browsing Craigslist, looking for part time jobs for after I move. Anyway, I see one ad that includes both "this is an entry-level position" and "applicant must have 2-3 years of experience." What gives? Which one is it? Those two things seem mutually exclusive to me. Entry level jobs are for people without experience. 

Maybe someone will hire me to write Craigslist ads for them. I should be in demand, none of these ads even make sense. 
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  • Well, see, maybe they count like...internship stuff as experience?

    Maybe?

    No?

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  • MattsPenguinMattsPenguin member
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    I understand coming in with only 2 years of experience and still being at the "entry level" job title.  But to me entry-level typically means fresh out of college.  That is dumb.
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    [QUOTE]Well, see, maybe they count like...internship stuff as experience? Maybe? No?
    Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>Well the job was for a part time receptionist and the only educational requirement was a high school diploma, so I'm guessing not. </div><div>
    </div><div>Turns out finding part time jobs is really hard. 

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  • I have ten years of experience in my field and yet I'm still considered "a trainee."  I swear to God... there are days that I hate science.
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  • I have that problem all of the time- I look for other job opportunities and they will be described as "entry level" (and the job description will be things I totally can do) yet they want 5-10 years of experience.  Or an advanced degree.

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  • Anna, I'd apply for it anyway.  What's the worst that they can say? No?
  • Eagles, you are so irresponsible. UGH.
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  • So what does entry level even mean if everyone thinks you need experience to do it? Why don't they just call it something else like "biiitch work" or "job for people who are willing to put up with shiiity pay."
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Things I do not understand. : Confession:  I'm late for work every single day.  My boss is too, though. 
    Posted by EaglesBride2012[/QUOTE]

    Confession, me too!  Plus every morning Matt looks at the clock and says "Oh no!  I'm late again!!"  I like to ask him, "When does it go from being late to just your normal time?"
  • Well, no one would apply for those....
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  • For the record, I am ok with biiitch work and shiiity pay. I just don't have any experience in it. 
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    [QUOTE]I have ten years of experience in my field and yet I'm still considered "a trainee."  I swear to God... there are days that I hate science.
    Posted by Joy2611[/QUOTE]

    <div>Ditto.</div><div>
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  • I love some of the titles I hear. Like...Administrative Assistant to the President.

    Ok, you're a secretary, but whatever.
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  • When you're not a trainee in science, what do you become? A....scientist?
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  • What I don't understand is how people can drive shiitty when it is rainy, snowy, sunny, and cloudy outside. Come on people the road is not going anywhere.

    Rupe I would apply for it  anyways.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Things I do not understand. : Ha! That is why we had to fluff the title for one of the positions we used to hire for. We called it Imaging Department Lead. Basically you scan documents in all day. That's it. We don't have that position anymore, thankfully. Well, we do, but it's not it's own thing.
    Posted by rachers1017[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>I would rather just apply to a job titled "scanner" or "digitization technician" or something. I guess not everyone is as desperate as I am?

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  • I don't understand why the doctor's office told us the price of a whooping cough vaccine scales with our income and where we live. I mean, I get offering the vaccine at a discount to low income individuals and families, but that's not the same as charging us more just because they can. Shiiit costs what it costs, and I don't see how they can factor what we're able to pay for into their price. 
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    SOMEONE LET LC BE A MOD!?
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  • The receptionist at a friend's old job was called the "Director of First Impressions."  I didn't believe him until he showed me the business card.
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  • Entry level is a lie. Everyone really wants someone with experience.
  • I dont understand why it is so cold in my office.  I have the thermostat set at 85 and it is like a freezer in here.  Even wearing a blanket doesnt help.

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  • I know right Fishy? Whatever they're smokin must be pretty good ;)
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    [QUOTE]The receptionist at a friend's old job was called the "Director of First Impressions."  I didn't believe him until he showed me the business card.
    Posted by LaBellaVita23[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>This is beyond ridiculous. 

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  • In Response to Re:Things I do not understand.:[QUOTE]I know right Fishy? Whatever they're smokin must be pretty good ; Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]

    I voted for it :
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  • aragx6aragx6 member
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    My title is administrative lead, which to me, is literally an oxymoron.
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    [QUOTE]When you're not a trainee in science, what do you become? A....scientist?
    Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]

    <div>You become someone that hates their life slightly less than a trainee.</div>
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