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Old 08-24-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
It must be a lovely place in that dreamworld where you live...

We get it already.. you hate JB Hunt and recruiters and practically everything else... The turnover is high because of the job, not recruiters and not the companies. The numbers are the same all over the industry and they aren't changing anytime soon.

You better watch that ax your grinding, its about to wear completely away.
I'm not sure what dreamworld your referring to, it just a example.

And other than this time, I haven't referred to JB Hunt at all. Please read the post again.

But since you decide to sidetrack the subject, please tell me on how my curiosity about recruiters and their place or roll in any company is considered bashing on JB?

You all complain that i should let it go, but every post I do, having nothing to say about that company, seems to always be called JB Hunt Bashing.

Maybe I'm not the one who should let things go.
 
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
It must be a lovely place in that dreamworld where you live...

We get it already.. you hate JB Hunt and recruiters and practically everything else... The turnover is high because of the job, not recruiters and not the companies. The numbers are the same all over the industry and they aren't changing anytime soon.

You better watch that ax your grinding, its about to wear completely away.
Dear Yes man,
We all admire your loyalty to the "man" who "feeds" you, but please, check your facts, before you post. The numbers are NOT the same.
Also, if the drivers quit because of the job, they would not be looking
for another driving job. Now that is an evidence in itself that the problem is with certain companies. People complain about the companies, not the job.
Now, who's living in that dream world?
 
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So this is like the Martin/Lewis thing? Neither one of you have the slightest idea what you are talking about. Like most loudmouths, you know just enough to look like spoiled little children. It's not what you continually say, its what you continually and selectively leave out.. Every lie you tell has 80% truth to it, but it still makes the whole message tainted and rather transparent. Go read a book, do something to fill your mind with something other than this continual gibberish.
 
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Old 08-24-2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
So this is like the Martin/Lewis thing? Neither one of you have the slightest idea what you are talking about. Like most loudmouths, you know just enough to look like spoiled little children. It's not what you continually say, its what you continually and selectively leave out.. Every lie you tell has 80% truth to it, but it still makes the whole message tainted and rather transparent. Go read a book, do something to fill your mind with something other than this continual gibberish.
I'll tell you what, pal. No-one likes a pissing match more than I, but you have nothing to contribute.

If you have nothing that is constructive to this posting, please go elsewhere. Unless your a recruiter, then at least explain your role within your company.

As for the rest.......we are the children? Maybe instead of reading my post, you should read some of your own. :roll:
 
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[quote="Fozzy"]So this is like the Martin/Lewis thing? Neither one of you have the slightest idea what you are talking about. Like most loudmouths, you know just enough to look like spoiled little children. It's not what you continually say, its what you continually and selectively leave out.. Every lie you tell has 80% truth to it, but it still makes the whole message tainted and rather transparent. Go read a book, do something to fill your mind with something other than this continual gibberish.[/quote

Loudmouths, little children, whiners, etc. This is what you get in this industry when you address a legitimate concern. However, you do nothing, but talk in general.
On the other hand, I bet you I've read more books than you have.
 
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
So this is like the Martin/Lewis thing? Neither one of you have the slightest idea what you are talking about. Like most loudmouths, you know just enough to look like spoiled little children. It's not what you continually say, its what you continually and selectively leave out.. Every lie you tell has 80% truth to it, but it still makes the whole message tainted and rather transparent. Go read a book, do something to fill your mind with something other than this continual gibberish.[/quote

Loudmouths, little children, whiners, etc. This is what you get in this industry when you address a legitimate concern. However, you do nothing, but talk in general.
On the other hand, I bet you I've read more books than you have.
What is legit other than your lapdog following of the other poster contributing the yes man to his one liners? I guess you two could find another poster with a snare drum or applause machine? The books do not count if they were published by Stan Lee.

What legitimate concern is recruiting to you? What legitimate concern is the turnover unless you are part of it? If you've left a company or even gotten into the industry, you've probably talked to a recruiter. And before you two girls start dancing around like idiots.. No, I'm not a recruiter nor have I ever been. I've worked with some recruiters in the past. Heck the company I work for doesn't even have recruiters.
 
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OK, Fozzy,
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
You've just proven me!
Love ya!
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By the way, the "lapdog" mentality is YOURS! Dont think, just do as we say!
But i guess you got that from the service and just carried it on to your chosen profession.
(FYI; before you start lecturing me about the importance of serving your country, don't bother. Squid in Oak Harbor. But I managed to retain my personality.)
 
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Ive said this before, but it bears repeating. Just because someone says a recruiter lied to them, doesnt mean that the recruiter did.
Look, If I tell a driver that average miles is 2600 for a job. That is exactly what it is. If the driver averages 2100 miles over the year. of course he is going to call me a liar. What he wont admit to himself is that he might have just been a below average driver. Thats the thing about averages....its impossible for everyone to be above average. In all walks of life there are those who are great, and there are those who are not so great. I hire both kinds of people. What catagory they fall in is up to them, not me.
I will use my job as an expample. When I was hired, I was told what the average recruiter makes. I work hard to be above that average. However, I see many recruiters come in way way below that average. Those people wont admit it was their fault either. They just quit and say "This job sucks, and I was lied to"
You think truck drivers have a high turnover? Recruiter turnover is about twice that.
Again, everything I tell a driver can be found on the company website. If it wasnt true, we would get sued.
Im not saying that we havent had less than honest reruiters, Ive seen a few get fired for lying. However, Ive also seen 100s of drivers get fired for one reason or another that was their fault, and most of those drivers blame someone else. Thats not just drivers, that all people in all careers. Its just natural for many people to play the victim card instead of admitting personal responsibility.
 
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Ya'll are taking this too personal.

The question if recruiters are need in any company, or could the company survive with out them?

This could be any company, so stop bringing up any view I may or may not have.

If you got a answer, post it, and explain why you think that way.

And if you can't get by my bias to answer the question, then who is holding on to what way too long?
 
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Again cluggy, you are monday morning quarterbacking. If you truly knew a better way to run a trucking company, YOU WOULD BE RUNNING A TRUCKING COMPANY.
 

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