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But you and "kwr" often seem like the same person. You both like the silly schoolyard name calling. The only difference is the degree. "kwr" likes to look even sillier with every pronouncement being "wrong", "you are stupid" etc to let everyone know they are the self imagined smartest person in the world.

As far as the "islander" his comments in this thread are extremely accurate. Typically entry level and lower level job applicants fill out applications. Higher level job positions no so much.

# # No, I just misread the post. See, when I'm wrong, I'll admit # it. Actually, k and I don't get along all that well. But # we do agree on one thing. And that is that you're a nonsensical # jerk. I don't see anyone else here that has much use for you # either.

LOL AS IF you speak for others As to your opinion Keep signing your posts with "......fool."

It still is. I mentioned that my niece is the HR manager in a 800+ employee business. Typical hourly positions involve someone filling out an application (most are done online on their portal). Other positions involve someone from her staff calling someone to come in for a 1st interview to meet whomever they will be reporting to. If there is interest they make an offer and handle counter offers. If they hire that person the necessary info to put them in the payroll system is collected when they arrive on their first day.

You don't understand that you are dealing with the self imagined smartest person in the world who for some reason can only communicate at a childish name calling level.

Exactly, if such a trivial thing is a stumbling block then you just learned why you should decline any offer and move on.

In the case of "krw" there isn't much latitude for the sort of position they would be filling out an employment application for.

Wrong.

That simply shows how stupid you are.

I'm only telling you what everyone else already knows. Perhaps you too will get the clue some day.

Clearly wrong.

He's now dealing with the dumbest person on the Usenet, George.

That's your opinion. You are entitled to it. That and 2 bucks will buy you a bad cup of coffee.

Best country in the world - and goofs like you staying away will help keep it that way.

Arguable point about "best country in the world" And Canada has it's share of "goofs".

Google "karen gordon on can.politics for a good example.

Good find, my friend. Where's HomelessGuy when you need him? According to him, why everything is peachy keen up there in Canada with a perfect economy and bad stuff only happens in the USA. At least here peppers and cabbage don't cost $15 a pound.

# # # Good find, my friend. Where's HomelessGuy when you need him? # According to him, why everything is peachy keen up there in Canada # with a perfect economy and bad # stuff only happens in the USA. At least here peppers and cabbage # don't cost $15 a pound.

DOH ! Two ignoramuses licking each other's butts

Look at a map, dummy See those great distances it costs MONEY to ship stuff across those distances. Particularly since there are very few if no roads at all, no real lines either So the ONLY way to ship stuff in is by air That COSTS MONEY PARTICULARLY if you don't have enough volume to make bulk shipments cost-effective

But no surprise that you two idiots are clueless about simple economics.

Yup - we have enough of them - so uninformed Yankees who spout off about "Canuckistan" can stay south of the border - we don't need 'em. Particularly those who have never been here and spout off about it. A much larger percentage of Canadians have actually been to the USA than Americans to Canada. I'd venture to guess even in RAW NUMBERS, more Canadians have travelled to the USA than Americans to Canada, even though there are roughly 10 times as many Americans than there are Canadians.

Most Canadians even have a pretty good idea of the capitals of the states, and where the states are - while the vast majority of Americans are pretty ignorant about all things Canadian.

That said, if Americans want to come up here to visit - with a open mind - they are most welcome to come visit. Just leave your guns at home. You will be made welcome, and we even accept your Yankee Greenbacks - no questions asked - whether they are worth more or less than the Canadian Looney. (we pay or charge the exchange) - unlike trying to pay for ANYTHING with Canadian money in the vast majority of the USA.

And even more clueless about GEOGRAPHY. The vast mnajority of Canadians live within miles of a major highway and/or rail line. Better than 80% of Canadians are closer to major supply lines than half of Kansans .

Most of what I need can be purchased with 15 miles for within 5-7% of what most Americans pay for it - some things even less - the odd thing a bit more. Milk, bread, eggs and meat are slighly less expensive in the states. Gas is taxed less - so is significantly cheaper - as is BOOZE

No, it's not an opinion.

Two bucks?! It had better be hot.

Utter bullshit but it is to be expected from you.

You really are an idiot.

You're too funny. Please stay there, with HomoGay.

I said, it used to be SOP, but is not now. That does not mean that some companies do not still ask for it. I don't know what every employer does, but I do know what some do and don't do.

What changed? Identity theft and security of personal information. As this became more of a problem, enlightened employers decided to change their methods. Some states used to use your SS for your driver's licence number also. It certainly seems an easy thing to do, but I know at leas MA stopped doing it.