I've lined up full time employment for the first time since my Dad passed away last November. Good for me! It was tougher than I thought it would be, but Frederick, Maryland is a very competitive place in no small part because there aren't many big employers here beyond the county and city itself. (My understanding is that the largest employer in Frederick County is -- wait for it -- Frederick County.)
At one point I took a part time tutor job with Varsity Tutors. It was decent, but also very scammy. I remember asking if I should contact the parents of one student who wasn't showing up for Zoom sessions and was basically laughed at.
Long story short, I applied for a position which required a Sexual Abuse background check for any jobs in my past ten years involving minors. A good policy and not a problem!
Well, Varsity simply refused to sign off on this form. I understand that I was a contractor, but they still wouldn't lift a finger to help me out. Not to mention, if you have a situation like this there is no HR department. They will simply give you a dummy email address, and they won't respond to your issue(s) unless you are very, very lucky and/or raise enough of a stink.
I understand people want to boost their kids' chances, but you're better off finding a local company that will provide you with at the very least a phone number and email to talk to a real person.
But it's over, and soon enough I'll update you folks on my new job.
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