Why does this happen, i don't understand.?

Question

I work in a retail store. Someone filled an application for employment and turned it in. He was called for job interview and he did well on the interview. So he was told by the manager that he is hired and he should come on Orientation on November 1st, 2007.

He showed up at the orientation and looked very determined. Then he was told that he give a call tommorow to let him know what his training schedule is. He agreed.

But he never called or never showed up since. He just came on orientation and it was over after that. How come?

He does not even show up to pick up his $25 check for the 3 and a half hours he showed up for, on orientation.

What might have happened and why he never responded after the orientation?

At least he could have called to explain what is going on.

Answer 1

Maybe he got a better job, better pay, better hours. Orientation takes a long time these days. I wouldn't wait forever for a job, especially in a retail store. No offense, honey.

Answer 2

Let me tell you a story. I used to have a friend who ran a rent-a-car office. Every now and then he would get a slew calls from people desprately seekeing employment. If he said yes, there are openings, people would come-a-runnin' to get an application, but never be seen again. If he said there were no openings, they would ask him to send them a letter saying that. After a while he got curious and asked other busness people in the area about this. It turned out that what these people wanted was documentation that they had "tried" to find a job so that they could continue to draw unemployment benefits. I suspect something similar is happening to you.

A second alternative is that you are on a list of places where substance abusers & etc can get a job easily as part of the process of turning their lives around. Sadly, under these circumstances it would be natural that a high percentage would washout and never be heard from again.

Either way the important thing to do is realize that what other people do is out of your control. Instead of wondering why people no-show, focus on those employeees who are reliable, tell them you value them and ask them to recruit other people like themselves. ( If necessary, maybe offer a small bonus if their recruits "stick" for 90 days or something.) Go to an organization in the community, like a church or a club and explain that you are having a hard time, and ask them if they knew any reliable people who might want a job.

(Please note that I have assumed that there is nothing especially reppelent or surprising about the job that is revealed during orientation. No troubling things like these; the "job" is really just a pyramid-scheme or a scam, the "wages" are revealed to be $0.00 per hour unless you make a commission, cashiers or office workers or waitstaff have to do unexpected things like empty rat-traps or pump-out the septic tank, the boss or coworkers are aggressive and abusive. If these are the problems, change them or live with it.)

Answer 3

Some people dont' realize how much work is involved till the orientation and he probably didn't want to deal with it after he found out what the job in tales. I work in retail myself and I am a front end lead and I see this all the time. I had a guy come in and work for a week then wrote on the next schedule call off sick and never returned then when he did return he came to pick up his check and he said that retail was a joke

Answer 4

Low paying jobs can require quite a bit of enthusiasm and inspiration these days. Especially since gas is $3 a gallon. I have done this once or twice when I was young. The applicant probably just got depressed about the situation and backed out. Built a negative attitude about the situation. As a manager, I would follow up with the employee and sell them the benefits of the company and stress pay increases. Let's face it, they probably think the job stinks and they can do better. When you follow up remind the employee they will need income in the mean time, before their Hollywood career takes off. Don't blame the people with the ambition to go after a better job. Just talk honestly with that applicant and explain what your company can do for them...very important, what your company can do for them. That's how I approach relationships with employees That is my honest answer. Hope it helps.

Answer 5

You need to look at what you are doing or not doing to keep the interest of this new employee. Also, this person is probably looking at other opportunities in between the time that you say they are hired and to show up for orientation. Which means he/she is choosing the best company or position to go to.
What are you doing to get the new employee excited about your company and the job they are going to fulfill? Is the pay market rate? Do you offer good benefits? Are there incentives like bonuses for most revenue generated?
How and what are you presenting at the orientation. Does your presenter seem knowledgeable, personable, and relates well to employees. Are people happy at the job, or do they not like their jobs. Alot of different things can be going on. You can do research on "how to hire in retail business".

Answer 6

Maybe another job offer turned up, maybe he had some family emergency or maybe he was even injured or even killed. That or he didnt like the orientation and just quit and was to embarassed to call for some reason.

Answer 7

the most logical answer would be that they found a better job. but there are other opions that could have caused him not showing up again, like he could have been hurt. He might not have had a way to make it. Or he could have had a falling out where he was having other problems and it was too much for him to handle. What ever it was it was something he did and it was his problem to handle

Answer 8

He was probably offered a better job, and wasn't man enough to call and let you know. By not coming back for the $25, he shows he lacks courage.

Answer 9

It's simple. The job he really wanted came available. People are not considerate anymore so he didn't call. He figured he's not working there anymore and doesn't need anything from that company. Besides, that job is a dime a dozen.

Answer 10

A lot of things could have happened.

He might have been hit by a bus or abducted by aliens, but the most likely is that he found a better job.