Baboon Pirates

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Gee, Sarge, PT Violates My EEO Rights!

Those Recruiters Get Sneakier Every Week!

I'm not sure whether to be amused or horrified by this!

My buddy Zibig just forwarded me this via email. It's a job posting from the Texas Workforce Commission website. Take a look, and note the basic job description!

General Details
Job Posting ID: 2251289
Closing Date: Sep 10, 2005
Requires Supervisory Experience: No
Openings Filled: 0 of 1
Public Transportation: No
Job Site Address: HOUSTON, Texas 77019
Veterans Only: No

Job Requirements
Occupation: Office Clerks, General

Experience / Education: 0 yrs 0 mos

Job Description
Will perform basic office work and must be willing to enlist in the Army.

Workweek and Pay Details
Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per week (much more, sucker! You're now on call 24/7/365 for the next 4 YEARS!!)

Duration: Regular (150 days or more) (about 3 years, 215 days more!!)

Shift: Varied
Additional Workweek Details: Hours/Days To Be Arranged.
Additional Pay Details: Salary Based On Experience. (Yeah, after you gain experience and get a promotion in rank, they'll pay you a little more...)


Look, I'm not knocking the Army as an employer. I just think this method of recruitment is a little underhanded...