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ravel

After a short time (2 months ) working for a corrupt and dishonest employer I told them where to go. I am starting my own school, but for now want to get a part time job to fill the gap. Does anyone have suggestions as to the best way to deal with a two month employment term on you resume, or off? I remember the advice experts gave me in Canada for such issues was "willing to discuss in an interview". I left on bed terms (telling them they were dishonest , unethical and that I didn't need their job). So clearly they will not be used as a reference. I would appreciate any good advice and experience anyone has with this type of thing.

Second and completely unrelated, does anyone know where I can buy cayenne pepper powder, preferably in bulk?

Thanks
ravel

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Two months is not enough to put on a resume, and if someone ever asks (doubtful in my opinion), just be honest. That will be the best thing to show a prospective employer. Just don't sound like a complainer. Keep it short and sweet. Don't even mention the name of the place at first.

Example
"I started working at a school that had some really bad business practices. I don't think it is right to say their name, but it was a bad situation for me, so I gave notice to find a position with a more honest and reliable employer."

Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Bulk cayenne pepper? Are you planning to do the master cleanse?

ravel · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:32 am Post subject:

Apsara,

No just add some Cayenne daily to my protein drink, as a metabolic booster.

ravel · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:34 am Post subject:

Thanks yet again Glenski,

As always your advice is very sensible, where in Japan do you live Glenski?

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

Well you'll pay a lot more for stuff labelled 'cayenne pepper' than you would for just plain old chilli powder. Best place for that would be any Indian grocery.

JonnyB61 · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 216 Location: Japan

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Funny you should mention the pepper, Ravel. Because just last night at a mate's place he busted out a large Tupperware full of pepper from Ethiopia. His mum sends it to him and he makes curry with it. Would that do the trick? I know he has mentioned moving some of it.
He also drinks this barley drink you might be intersted in. My daughter is drinking the same thing every morning. He tells me he downs a bottle of that instead of lunch and can power through work. His co-workers are just tripping.
Enjoy,
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markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

I know there's not much point trying to comprehend the drivel sweets posts but given to volume of diarrhea we getting at the moment (refer to the 'handling it all' thread) I had to say something

JimDunlop2 · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 2286 Location: Japan

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Thank you, Markle. Do I detect malice? Or did you simply wish to showcase your lack of writing and spelling skills?
Learn some manners, while you are at it.