Ask Amy: Granny should be the coach of family's team
I do not know why they don't email/call to say that they are not going to make their appointment.
I am grateful to know in advance that they would probably not be good employees, but I do not understand the behavior.
Our time is valuable, too, and it is disappointing.
Do they just need to apply for jobs to satisfy receiving unemployment benefits?
-- Frustrated Employer
Dear Frustrated: Yes, people receiving unemployment benefits are often expected to show evidence that they are actively searching for work.
And sometimes, people get hung up in traffic or have children whose needs overtake their day.
The unemployment rate is very low right now. And the experience of job searching has changed. Applicants often apply to multiple jobs at once and then -- if they are lucky enough to score an in-person interview -- have to juggle these commitments. I recently spoke with a hiring manager who waited for 20 minutes for the applicant to arrive. The manager said this wouldn't have been a problem, if the person had apologized for being late. They didn't.
Applicants should demonstrate professional behavior as well as common courtesy, calling if they are delayed or hope to reschedule.
Dear Amy: I loved your answer to "Desperate," the med student who wanted to settle in a small town, while her longtime boyfriend craved city life.
I'd like to add my city, Tulsa, to the list of cities you mentioned that offer a great combination of small-town and metropolitan life.
-- Proud Tulsan
Dear Proud: I have spent a lot of time in Tulsa. I agree with you.
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