Week of: Sunday, 25 March 2007 - Saturday 31 March 2007 * Still waiting for Fox Protective Services to call me back, my old job. RESULT: They have not called me back yet for a job.SAT. * Still waiting for DNA Print to call me back. (I had called them before applying for Unemployment Comp, so there is no record of this job search before now.) DNA Print Genomics: http://www.DNAPrint.com Corporate Headquarters, 1621 West University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 Tel: (941) 366-3400 Fax: (941) 952-9770 RESULT: Have not heard from them.SAT. * Tried to call DNA Print back about job. RESULT: My computer monitor got moisture from AC wall unit, and I could not look the phone number up on computer at this time.SAT. * Inquired about job at Guns Galore, Inc. in person, at 2440 US Hwy 92 E in Lakeland, Fl - PH: 863-666-2744 RESULT: Not hiring. I don’t recall who spoke with me, but it was probably either Al DeLatore (owner) or Doug or Paul, all of whom work there.SAT. * Inquired about job at Army and Navy Surplus, Inc. by telephone. 819 N Fla Ave, Lakeland, FL: PH: 863-666-2744. RESULT: Not hiring. I don’t recall who spoke with me. I probably did not ask his name.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 01 April 2007 - Saturday 07 March 2007 * Called DNA Print by phone. RESULT: The lab manager, Dr. Matt Thomas, who would do the hiring, was out of town. Web site had a statement that they “do not currently have any specific employment opportunities,” but I want a job there, since it is a professional job, congruent with my college degree (not a dead end fast-food job, that is), so I persist.MON. * Inquired about job at Ultimate Arms, in person - 610 N. Combee Rd., Lakeland, FL - PH: 863-668-8500. RESULT: Not hiring. I don’t recall who spoke with me (I did not ask his name, I recall) the day I visited them in person, but it was a short, middle-aged White male.MON. * Called back for Dr. Thomas at ext. 222, and for Shannon Boyd at ext 234 about job vacancies. RESULT: I got voice mail. Also, someone else said this was a small company and has not hired many people recently.THR. * Called “A1 Firearms,” which I don’t show as having a listed address in the phone book‘s Yellow Pages. Called by phone at 863-646-3144. RESULT: The phone was disconnected.FRI. * Inquired about gunsmith sales job at Army / Navy by phone (863-413-1997 or 863-413-1971). 619 N. Fla Ave, Lakeland, FL - RESULT: They no longer have a gunsmith department, and thus are not hiring.FRI. * Inquired about job at Cole’s Gun Repair, by phone: 863-686-4652 (4811 Karey Dr, Lakeland). RESULT: Not hiring.FRI. * Inquired about job at The Gunshed by phone (863-687-3986) 1704 East Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, Fl. RESULT: Phone rang at least 6 or 7 times, but no answer after many rings.FRI. * Inquired about job at 98 North Pawnbrokers by phone (863-687-2477) 1723 N Fla Ave, Lakeland, Fl. RESULT: A FAX machine picked up, not a person.FRI. * Inquired about job at South Florida Gun & Pawns by phone (863-688-0498) 844 S. Fla. Ave., Lakeland. RESULT: Not hiring, but they recommended Value Pawn or Cash America, since national chains are large enough to hire many people.FRI. * Inquired about job at Cash America by phone (863-683-6377) at 915 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, Fl -RESULT: Not hiring.FRI. * Inquired about the presence of a gun shop sales job at Value Pawn & Jewelry 606 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, by phone (863-603-0846). RESULT: They don’t have a gun shop.FRI. * I visited Value Pawn & Jewelry (see above) in person early in the evening o see further what jobs they may have. RESULT: They were closed rather early.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 08 April 2007 - Saturday 14 March 2007 * I visited Right Fuel & Food in person right after church on Easter Sunday (1144 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, Fl - PH: 863-688-0707) RESULT: The boss was not in. Check back later, I was told.SUN. * I got an ad in the mail from www.USSecurityAssociates.com with a return phone number of 813-781-3329 on it. I responded by phone, and left a message with a “Joe Silvers,” according to the voice mail. RESULT: They did not return my call.MON. * I visited right fuel & Fuel in person (see above) and spoke with Sebastian. RESULT: Not hiring.MON. * I called DNA Print Genomics and asked for Dr. Thomas (ext 222; see above) RESULT: He was still not in.MON. * That Thursday, I called back to DNA Print Genomics. RESULT: Dr. Matt Thomas was still not in.THR. * I called “Joe Silvers” again to seek a job which was offered by the postal ad (see above). RESULT: They still did not return my call.THR. * I called US Security Associates by phone at 863-665-1423, to see what was what about the ad (see above). RESULT: The number was disconnected, probably because the Verizon phone book was a 2002-2003 issue.THR. * I called US Security Associates by phone at 863-682-2023, by using a current phone book, and inquired about a job, referencing the postal ad. RESULT: Not hiring.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 15 April 2007 - Saturday 21 March 2007 * I finally make contact with Dr. Matt Thomas at DNA Print Genomics, by phone, and ask about a lab job, per my college degree. RESULT: Not hiring.THR. * I called Fox Protective Services (the employer against who I am making an unemployment comp claim) by phone. RESULT: I got an answering service.SAT. * I went, in person, into the Walgreen’s on 311 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland - (863) 688-1176. RESULT: Not hiring.SAT. * I went, in person, into right fuel & Fuel (see above) - RESULT: Sebastian says not hiring, but I’d be the 1st one hired if they need anyone.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 22 April 2007 - Saturday 28 March 2007 * I called Fox Protective Services’ Orlando Office by phone (407) 851-7252 (the employer against who I am making an unemployment comp claim) and spoke with Keith Osgood. RESULT: He said (implying that since I was making an unemployment comp claim against them), my job application was out of his hands and to call the Tampa office and speak with Judy Clark.MON. * I called Fox Protective Services’ Tampa Office by phone (813) 289-8744 (the employer against who I am making an unemployment comp claim) and got a hold of Judy Clark. RESULT: She asked what hours I could work, and I told her anytime, but they never hired me. This should tell you they were dishonest in their supposed job offers, if after over a year they could not find a local job for me. If you are asking me for my work record, then take my word. If you believe I am not “credible”) (e.g., a liar) as Referee, Rosemary Wild has ruled then do not bother to ask me for my testimony.MON. * I called Dr. Richard Merritt, 1253 W. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl., by phone (863-687-8165) and inquired about a job. RESULT: Jessica said they ARE hiring, but the hiring manager is not available at the moment.MON. * The next day, I called back to Dr. Merritt‘s office. RESULT: The hiring manager was still not in.TUE. * Wednesday, the day after this, I called Dr. Merritt’s office back (by phone). RESULT: Ditto. The hiring manager was still not in.WED. * I personally visited Dr. Merritt’s office and inquired about the job opening Jessica mentioned. RESULT: Dr. Merritt said they would fairly consider me for the opening, but I have not as yet gotten hired by his office.FRI. * I personally visited right fuel and spoke with Kathy and Jason. RESULT: Not hiring.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 29 April 2007 - Saturday 05 May 2007 I was sick, plus I was busy trying to help my father clean the house, so I must be honest and confirm I was not available for work.
Week of: Sunday, 06 May 2007 - Saturday 12 May 2007 I was still sick, and Dr. Merritt (see above), my family doctor, can confirm I sought medical attention from him during this time period. Although he felt I could work, I was honest and did not claim them, as I did not feel up to it. After 2 weeks of treatment, however, I was healed up and began to search for work. (See below for what happened to stop me.)
Week of: Sunday, 13 May 2007 - Saturday 19 May 2007 After I became “healthy,“ my car became “sick” and would not crank due to a defective alarm system. I did not get the car repaired until late in the week, and I decided to be honest and not claim that week. I used the extra time to do some housecleaning and organize my personal belongings in the rare event a job would require me to relocate, a rare, but very difficult enterprise, so even on my “week off,” I worked towards a job. (Organizing would help me to relocate, should a job require it.)
Week of: Sunday, 20 May 2007 - Saturday 26 May 2007 * I called Judy Clark of my former employer (see above) about a job. RESULT: I got voice mail.MON. * I called again to Judy Clark of my former employer (see above) about a job. RESULT: I got voice mail.MON. * That Wednesday, I called again to Judy Clark of my former employer (see above) about a job. RESULT: I got voice mail -again.WED. * I called Howard Bass at my former employer (see above) to see if any job opening exist -and to check on a problem with my back pay. RESULT: Fox Protective Services issues a “correction” paycheck eventually, but Howard could not get me back on as an employee. Translation: Not Hiring, not me, anyhow.WED. * I visited right fuel in person. RESULT: The am clerk said not hiring.FRI. * My father suggested I be a medical transcriptionist (to transcribe dictated documents for medical professionals) and “work from home” online, but an online search for such a job (where I could work online, as opposed to going to a doctor‘s office) could not yield any such creature. RESULT: Did not exist, so not hiring.SAT. Week of: Sunday, 27 May 2007 - Saturday 02 June 2007 * Sunday and Monday of this week were Memorial Day and Memorial Day Celebrated. Take off from job search 2 days. * I visited right fuel in person. RESULT: Manager said not hiring.WED. * On Thursday, 31 May, 2007, my father was hospitalized for a stroke, but I bravely continued my job search.THR. * I called USF Research (813-974-5570) and spoke with Eric regarding Job Order 14046, a medical scientist job (for which I’m qualified, with my FSU double major degree) applying as an Associate in Research at the Center for Biological Defense. RESULT: I was referred to Dr. Cattani at 813-974-7789.THR. * I called Dr. Cattani at 813-974-7789 for the USF job above. RESULT: I could only leave a message for Dr. Cattani but I was also referred to www.USF.edu/Jobs THR. * I called Dr. Ferreira (813-974-5797) regarding USA position in Molecular Biology Tech. RESULT: I was referred to someone at 813-745-8343 regarding a job analyzing Western Blots in the Dept of Oncology.THR. * I called the number to which I was referred in prior job search, 813-745-8343. RESULT: The hiring manager was not available, but I left a message.THR. * I called Mr. Bass back at ext. 209, of my former employer, Fox Protective Services, Inc. RESULT: Although he eventually got me a “correction” paycheck cut and sent, at this time, he still had not done so, and he was looking into both possible employment (Translation: A JOB!) -and the back pay issue. So, try as he might, the result was still “not hiring.”FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 03 June 2007 - Saturday 09 June 2007 I took time off from my job search to help my father with errands -and to prepare for the worst -such as I had to be prepared to move, if my father could pay rent, and we got kicked out. So, cleaning and organizing also kept me busy, with I helped take care of my sick father, who had just recently been hospitalized for a stroke.
Week of: Sunday, 10 June 2007 - Saturday 16 June 2007 Ibid.
Week of: Sunday, 17 June 2007 - Saturday 23 June 2007 I was scheduled for a hearing (on Thursday, 21 June 07) with unemployment appeals hearing officer, Rosemary Wild, so I took time off from my job search, lest I get a job and conflict with my appointment. * In spite of this, once the hearing was over, that Thursday, I called Keith Osgood regarding the job offer that Brian Fox had offered me in his letter to Grisele X. Robaina. I accepted the job offer, as soon as I heard about it, but Keith withdrew the job offer, saying he was ordered to do so. He gave a 2nd excuse, saying something about the chain-of- command preventing him, since I had spoken to his boss. RESULT: No job exists, that is, “not hiring,” at least not hiring me.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 24 June 2007 - Saturday 30 June 2007 * I call Brian Fox and ask him why he withdrew his job offer. RESULT: He said the job offer was many months old. Since he did not notify me of the so-called “offer” back when it existed, “it amounted to no job offer at all,” as my lawyer might say. No job exists, that is, “not hiring,” at least not hiring me. However, Brian Fox said he would “sleep on it,” or words to that effect, and think it over.MON. * I called Anchor Security (863-401-3686) at 201 Magnolia Ave. West, Suite 9, Winter haven , FL. RESULT: I got voice mail.MON. * I called Brian Fox again. RESULT: I left a message for him to call me back and offer me a job.TUE. * I called Anchor Security. RESULT: No jobs available in my area.TUE. * I visited right fuel. RESULT: Not hiring.THR. * I responded to a “work at home” want ad by calling 1-800-985-5032, which also listed http://www.JacksonEnterprisellc.com RESULT: I spoke to Dale, but after talking, it became apparent that this was merely an illegal Ponzi (or pyramid) scheme where the only thing I get was the right or privilege to call others and solicit money.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 01 July 2007 - Saturday 07 June 2007 * I responded to a “work at home” want ad (source: TheFlyer.com, June 27 issue for area 104, p.26, bottom left of page) for Data Entry by calling 1-800-344-9636, ext. 950. RESULT: I could not get an operator, but I left a message.MON. * Same want ad paper, column 2, “home work” - I call 1-863-595-6708. RESULT: I got answering machine, and greeting was by an “Ayana,” and I left a message.MON. * Same want ad paper - I see ad for Mail Order & Internet “work at home” - I call 1-800-210-3006, which listed www.TheHomeIncomeSolution.com RESULT: I got an ambiguous voice mail greeting, which asked I leave a message for an info packet. I got a letter from them on Thursday, the 5th, from “The Home Income Solution” at 10064 Magnolia Bend, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 - TheHomeIncomeSolution.com, offering a more detailed free information pack, asking to “Call Me At” 239-390-0918 (Herbal Life, International) - From $300.oo to $3,500.oo capitol is required to but health supplements - Not a part-time at home job, but a door-to-door job, requiring me to buy products for resale. So, it was not a job where you could simply apply to work.MON. * Same paper had ad about Home-based business - Asked me to leave name & number at 1-800-807-5175. Have not heard back from them -and probably don’t want to, as it sounds like scam where you pay up a lot up front.MON. * I visited right fuel, and I asked the owner, Harry, for a job. RESULT: He said not hiring at this time.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 08 July 2007 - Saturday 14 July 2007 * At 8:11 pm, Ayana Matai called me. RESULT: I was at church that evening, and I missed the call, but I saw it on my caller ID and got the message.SUN. * Monday, Ayana called me back, referred me to: www.Melaleuca.com and www.2ourBusiness.com - RESULT: She said that a person is required to buy 35 “points” per month of product to remain employed. She said this amounted to about $45.oo to $60.oo of products each month, such as home products, shampoo, food supplements, detergents) -Not realistic for me, but at least this is not an illegal Ponzi scheme.MON. * I visited the Lakeland Square Mall and spoke to a security guard about a job. RESULT: Before I could finish conversation, he got a call and had to leave.FRI. * I visited the shooting range (out In the Saddle Creek Park, here in Lakeland), provided by the Polk County, Board of County Commissioners, and spoke with Jim. RESULT: He said the shooting range was being bought out by a private entity & being shut down, so not jobs there.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 15 July 2007 - Saturday 21 July 2007 * I went to the BP Station (KNI Corp., 863-667-4600) at 2456 E. Memorial Blvd., here in Lakeland, FL 33801 and asked about a job. RESULT: Not hiring.SUN. * I went to Subway Sandwiches & Salads, 2500 US Highway 92 East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: (863) 667-0777. RESULT: Hiring manager not in.SUN. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Ian said not hiring.SUN. * I called Guns Galore. RESULT: Paul said they’re not hiring.SUN.
Week of: Sunday, 22 July 2007 - Saturday 28 July 2007 * While at church, I asked Minister Terry White (Cell: 863-581-7307; Church: 863-802-9192) if WWAB-1330-AM, where he worked, was hiring for hourly jobs. RESULT: He said none available, but maybe commission-based advertising jobs might be available.WED. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Vanessa said not hiring.THR. * I went to Bobbers Discount Tackle, Rex Bohrer, Owner, 835 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 802-5705. RESULT: Sparky said not hiring.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 29 July 2007 - Saturday 04 August 2007 * I went to Radio Station WWAB-1330-AM, 1203 Chase W, Lakeland, FL 33803, PH: (863) 682-2998 RESULT: Minister RL said not hiring hourly positions.TUE. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason said not hiring.WED. * I went to Metro PCS Wireless (AKA “Cell Touch”), 130 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-1763, PH: (863) 802-5555 RESULT: An Arabic-looking gentlemen, who was a clerk there, said they were not hiring, but he took my name and number anyway.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 05 August 2007 - Saturday 11 August 2007 * I went to the Oriental Market, 839 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 688-8957 RESULT: Owner’s daughter said not hiring.SUN. * I went to Joyce Wrecker Service And Auto Repair, 1034 E. Main St., Lakeland, FL, PG: (863) 688-0646 RESULT: I needed a Class: A driver’s license (according to owner, Mr. Bebbs), but I did not know that when applying. I thought my Class: D, Chauffeur’s license was sufficient, so my error was in good faith.MON. * I went to the ELKIN MOTOR SALES LLC, 1112 E MAIN ST, DAVID ELKIN, OWNER, 1112 E MAIN ST LAKELAND, FL 33801, PH: (863) 248-5159, just down the road from the towing service. RESULT: An older man said not hiring.MON. * Note: I may not be able to look for as many jobs as I’d like, since I may have to be available to help my father, who had a scheduled hernia surgery Tuesday of this week.
Week of: Sunday,12 August 2007 - Saturday 18 August 2007 * My cousin Timmy Barnett (PH: 863-683-0649, unlisted number) emailed me about possibly needing help painting his house, which would amount to a part-time job for me. RESULT: I’ve checked back with him several times since then, but he still hasn’t needed any help, and he hasn’t called or emailed back himself either.THR. * I went to Alterations To Go, 821 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 687-2814 RESULT: Liese-Lore “Lori” HARP, the owner, said they were not hiring, and that I was not qualified to do sewing. I disagree with that: Men can sew too!THR. * I went to Bobber’s (shown above). RESULT: Sparky said not hiring.SAT. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Vanessa said not hiring.SAT. * I went to WWAB-1330-AM. RESULT: Frank Clark, some sort of manager, said not hiring, but to check back.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 19 August 2007 - Saturday 25 August 2007 * I called DNA Print Genomic (see above). RESULT: Not hiring in my area of expertise. The receptionist said they may need someone in the near future, but she said she was not sure of the details.MON. * My car mechanic, Perry Lovelady (Cell: 863-602-9565; Home: 863-858-2086), called me to ask me how my father was doing after his stroke and subsequent heart attack, and I asked him about any job openings in the repair shop. RESULT: He said not hiring.TUE. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason and a manager, Sebastian, both said not hiring.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 26 August 2007 - Saturday 01 September 2007 * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason said not hiring.WED. * I went to Lakeland Radiator Service, 1053 E Rose St, Lakeland, FL 33801-2015, PH: (863) 682-6053 RESULT: I spoke with a man, probably the owner, and he said not hiring.FRI. * I called my cousin Timmy (see above) again about the painting job. RESULT: Still not ready yet.SAT. * I called WWAB-1330-AM to do follow-up, as Frank suggested (see above). RESULT: Phone line busy.SAT. * I called WWAB again at about 7:30 pm that night. RESULT: Line still busy.SAT. * I called WWAB again at about 8:45 pm that night. RESULT: Line still busy.SAT. * I called WWAB again at about 9:45 pm that night. RESULT: Line still busy. Wow! They are talkers, indeed!SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 02 September 2007 - Saturday 08 September 2007 * While at afternoon prayer, I asked Minister Terry White (see above) a follow-up inquiry about any possible WWAB job where he works. RESULT: He still hasn’t heard about any job openings.WED. * I called WWAB-1330-AM. RESULT: Phone line busy.WED. * I called WWAB-1330-AM again. RESULT: Minister RL said he didn’t know of any job openings, but Frank Clark was not in, so I planned to call back.WED. * I visited WWAB-1330-AM again, and, after doing the Saturday radio program for my old church, I spoke with Frank Clark. RESULT: Frank Clark is finally in, and, although he doesn’t have any hourly jobs available, he gives me the name and number of the owner, Mr. Hugh Hughes: 863-521-2207, and suggests a good time to call back would be around 10 AM Monday morning.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 09 September 2007 - Saturday 15 September 2007 * I called Mr. Hughes at about 10:30 AM. RESULT: He was busy, and we agreed to talk later.MON. * I called Mr. Hughes again at about 1:30 AM. RESULT: He was busy, but he asked me to come by his office at 1108 W. 14th Street, at 4 PM that day.MON. * I kept my 4 PM appointment at Mr. Hughes’ office. RESULT: We talked about how a sales job works and made tentative plans to try a trial run at me selling program ads.MON. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Vanessa said not hiring.TUE. * I went to Bobbers (see above). RESULT: There was a sign on the door that said they were gone to a show, closed early.WED. * I went back to Right Fuel again to do a follow-up. RESULT: Sebastian said not hiring.WED. * I went back to Bobber’s again to do a follow-up. RESULT: Sparky said not hiring.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 16 September 2007 - Saturday 22 September 2007 * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason said probably not hiring.SUN. * While at Wednesday afternoon prayer at church, I asked Minister Terry White (see above) about his other job, ICT Group. RESULT: He said they are always hiring.WED. * I tried calling ICT Group. RESULT: One phone book only listed 863-965-2630 as a phone number, but that was either outdated or a wrong number (or both?).THR. * I get a good phone book and call ICT Group, 333 N. Lake Parker Ave., Lakeland, at PH: 863-682-0069. RESULT: No answer.THR. * I try another phone number for ICT Group: PH: 863-802-3030, Employment Office. RESULT: Young woman said to call back before 4pm or come in -or call 802-3000.THR. * I call 863-802-3000 phone number as instructed, for the ICT Group. RESULT: I got a voice mail for a “Sam Leonard.”THR. * I call Ultimate Arms, 610 N. Combee Rd., Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-668-8500. RESULT: Not Hiring.SAT. * I call Guns Galore, 2440 U.S. Hwy 92 East, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-666-2744. RESULT: No answer.SAT. * I call Mr. Hughes (PH: 863-521-2107) to do a follow-up on the sales job. RESULT: He is busy delivering the Qwest Newspaper.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 23 September 2007 - Saturday 29 September 2007 * I go to the BP (Gas) Station on 700 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815-1162, PH: (863) 682-6260 RESULT: Hiring manager is not in, but the employee says probably not hiring since someone is on vacation.MON. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Sebastian said not hiring but check back.MON. * I tried doing follow-up phone call to the BP Station on Wabash. RESULT: I could only find the number for a sister store on 833 W. Memorial Blvd, PH: 863-688-8939, which was a bad number.THR. * I tried calling the “BP Wabash” which was not on Wabash but rather on 2045 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-683- 8500. RESULT: Not the same station but wrong number.THR. * I finally did an Internet search for phone number for the BP on Wabash, which I eventually found to be 863-682- 6260, and I did a follow-up call. RESULT: Manager not in.THR. * I went to Bobbers Discount Tackle, Rex Bohrer, Owner, 835 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 802-5705. RESULT: Chris said not hiring.THR. * I went to the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 5800 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809, PH: 863-859-3626 RESULT: Gail said hiring manager not in.SAT. * I went to the 7-Eleven, Inc., 5870 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809, PH: 863-858-3730. RESULT: Wanda said they were out of applications.SAT. * I went to the 7-Eleven, Inc., 3031 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33805, PH: 863-686-0148. RESULT: Anna gave me a business cared call hiring manager for “33813” at “619-8368” or call toll-free 7A-11P CTS at 1-866-4-711- JOB (1-866-471-1562) or go to www.7-Eleven.com/careers SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 30 September 2007 - Saturday 06 October 2007 * I called Mr. Hughes (863-521-2207) to follow-up on sales job. RESULT: He’s been too busy to check into training me.TUE. * I called Lenscrafters, 3730 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-3809, PH: 863-859-0110. RESULT: Not Hiring.TUE. * I called Lt. Mike Shepard (863-529-9953) about potential security guard jobs where he works. RESULT: No openings; he doesn’t know about any other job sites.WED. * I went to Right Fuel. RESULT: Vanessa said not hiring.FRI. * I went to the ICT Group in person. RESULT: I picked up a job application.FRI. * I went back to the Lakeland Radiator Service, 1053 E Rose St, Lakeland, FL 33801-2015, PH: (863) 682-6053 RESULT: Still not hiring.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 07 October 2007 - Saturday 13 October 2007 * I checked back with Lt. Mike Shepard (863-529-9953) about potential security guard jobs where he works. RESULT: No openings.MON. * I called Bright House Networks, 1004 Us Highway 92 W, Auburndale, FL 33823-9585, PH: 863-965-7766. RESULT: The cable repairman invited me to put in an application, but he said the job site was in the state of Michigan.TUE. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: Vanessa said still not hiring.THR. * I went back again to Right Fuel and double-checked with Jason and Sebastian. RESULT: They confirmed not hiring.FRI. * I went in person to the ICT Group. RESULT: I put in a job application.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 14 October 2007 - Saturday 20 October 2007 * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: Sebastian said still not hiring, but that I’d be the 1st they hire if they were.MON. * I called Jerry Hughes (Hugh Hughes’ son) about a job in the health food store at the radio station, at PH: 863-644- 3980. RESULT: That phone number was outdated or disconnected.WED. * I checked back with Lt. Mike Shepard (863-529-9953) about potential security guard jobs where he works. RESULT: He is still unable to speak to the proper supervisor about getting me back on where I used to work.THR. * I went to the ICT Group in person to follow-up on my job application. RESULT: They said they would call me if they needed me. (Yes, but Unemployment Comp requires me to actively seek work, their rules notwithstanding.)THR. * I called WWAB-1330-AM (863-682-2998) RESULT: No openings.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 21 October 2007 - Saturday 27 October 2007 * I went to Home Depot, 2805 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805-2403 PH: 863-688-6800 RESULT: Not hiring, according to an employee whose name tag was turned around backwards. (Thus, I can’t report his name here.)MON. * Tuesday, I was sick.TUE. * Wednesday, I was busy filing an appeal to court in this case, but I didn’t let that slow me down.WED. * I went back to Home Dept to follow-up and make sure, since holiday season is approaching and I want to make sure. RESULT: An employee names “John” confirms still not hiring.WED. * I respond to a post card seeking “loss prevention” officer. RESULT: I called the number on it, “813-918-2780” and got a voice mail greeting from a “Brian Link” with US Security Associates, but I haven’t heard back from them.THR. * I checked back again with Lt. Mike Shepard (863-529-9953) about potential security guard jobs where he works. RESULT: Still no openings.THR. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: Sebastian said still not hiring.FRI. * I went to the Steak -N-Shake on 819 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-683-9352. RESULT: They did not say they were hiring, but only gave me an application.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 28 October 2007 - Saturday 03 November 2007 * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: They were scheduled to stay open until 10pm, but they had closed early, and that is not my fault.MON. * A Verizon (phone company) employee stopped by my father’s business as a customer (Bobby Watts Auto Sales, 833 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-686-3411 or 863-687-6141) RESULT: He said I had to go to Tampa to apply for a job. I’m not going several hundred miles round trip to merely apply for a part-time job with no guarantee of employment. Next.WED. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: They were finally open during their business hours, but Jason said not hiring.WED. * I called the ICT Group to follow-up on my job application. RESULT: The phone number I called, 863-682-0069, was listed as one of their numbers, but it rang eight (8) times and did not answer during business hours at around 12:11 pm that Friday afternoon, a business hours on a business day.FRI. * I called the ICT Group, this time at the 863-802-3030 number, known to have recently worked. RESULT: Got voice mail.FRI. * I called the ICT Group, this time at yet a different number (863-802-3000) RESULT: I was transferred to the recruitment department and got the voice mail of Sam Leonard.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 04 November 2007 - Saturday 10 November 2007 * Notes: I’m busy preparing an appeal of the District Court’s dismissal of my case (10/31/2007, Dismissed - Per Curiam Opinion, Gordon Wayne Watts vs. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission et al, Case No. 1D07-4846, before the Fla. 1st DCA), and this is slowing down my job search, but I still try to make an honest effort to search for jobs. (If the courts and the UAC would not give me such a hard time, I could actually spend 100% of my time looking for a job. Isn’t that what you want me to do? Then stop denying me and others redress and wasting my time.) * I called ICT Group (1st try) at 863-802-3030 to do follow-up on job application. RESULT: I got voice mail for recruitment dept.FRI. * I called ICT Group back (2nd try) at 863-802-3030. RESULT: I got voice mail for Sam Leonard this time.FRI. * I called ICT Group back again (3rd try) at 863-682-0069. RESULT: Rings 8 times; No answer. Bad number (?) Frustrating.FRI. * I called ICT Group back yet again (4th try) at 863-802-3000. RESULT: Automated voice mail option refers me to Employment Office at 309 N. Ingraham Ave, 863-499-2340.FRI. * I called 863-499-2340, per above (5th try), but the number has been changed to 863-683-5627, which is the Lakeland One Stop Center. RESULT: They refer me back to the ICT Group for a job.FRI. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason said not hiring.SAT. * I called Mr. Hughes (863-521-2207) to follow-up on sales job. RESULT: He’s been to busy to check on sales job.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 11 November 2007 - Saturday 17 November 2007 * While giving a friend a ride to pay a bill he owes to WWAB-1330-AM, we stop at Frank Clark’s apartment, some place in Lakeland (I forget just where). RESULT: Mr. Clark, a manager with WWAB, says they have no openings.SUN. * I went to the FedEx Kinko's Office And Print Center, 4525 S Florida Ave, Ste 25, Lakeland, FL 33813-2184, PH: 863- 701-7731 RESULT: The manager said not hiring.TUE. * I went to the Taco Bell at 1855 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2226, PH: 863-688-2580. RESULT: An employee said not hiring.TUE. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: Jason said not hiring but says to check back next week.THR. * I went back to the BP Station (KNI Corp., 863-667-4600) at 2456 E. Memorial Blvd., here in Lakeland, FL 33801 and asked about a job. RESULT: Still not hiring.FRI. * I went back to the Taco Bell above -to be sure. RESULT: An employee and a manager both say not hiring.SAT. * I went to Bobbers Discount Tackle, Rex Bohrer, Owner, 835 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 802-5705. RESULT: Rex, the owner, said not hiring.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 18 November 2007 - Saturday 24 November 2007 * I went to the El Caribe Supermarket at 925 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33801-2045 PH: 863-682-6161 RESULT: Not open.SUN. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: They were scheduled to stay open until 10pm, but they had closed early, and that is not my fault. (I caught them closing early before. Remember? Maybe they need another employee, lol.)SUN. * I went to Fast Stop Food Stores, 820 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-1918, PH: 863-413-1907. RESULT: Manager not in.SUN. * I went to the Steak -N-Shake on 819 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-683-9352. RESULT: They took my application but still not hiring.SUN. * I went to the El Caribe Supermarket at 925 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33801-2045, PH: 863-682-6161 RESULT: Not hiring.MON. * I went back to Right Fuel. RESULT: I put in an application they had previously given me and gave it to Sebastian.MON. * I put in a job application at Wal-Mart, 3501 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4860, PH: 863-644-5676 RESULT: They had a computer which allowed me to put an application in electronically, and I applied for a job at both that store and the north-side store, but they were not hiring, and I have not heard back from them.MON. * I went to the McDonald’s restaurant (PH: 863-619-7766) inside that Wal-Mart above. RESULT: Manger says not hiring.MON. * I went back to the Steak-N-Shake above. RESULT: Manager, Diane, says not hiring.MON. * I visit the Holiday Inn Lakeland / I-4 Hotel & Conference Center, 3260 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805-2144 PH: 863-688-8080 RESULT: A waitress and another employee said they’re not hiring, but with a place that big, I suspect otherwise and plan to call back.TUE. * I call back to that Holiday Inn RESULT: David says they may be hiring.THR. * I go back and visit that Holiday Inn again RESULT: Another employee says they may need a security guard 2 days a week and a dishwasher another 2 days a week and to check back with manager, Tim.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 25 November 2007 - Saturday 01 December 2007 * I went back to Right Fuel to follow-up on application. RESULT: Jason said not hiring.SUN. * I call the Holiday Inn to speak with Tim. RESULT: He’s busy on another phone call.TUE. * I call Holiday Inn back a few minutes later, as clerk asked. RESULT: Tim still busy.TUE. * I visit Hands On Staffing, 837 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: 863-688-8500 RESULT: They are closed.TUE. * I visit the Holiday Inn above RESULT: I talk to Tim, the hiring manager, to confirm they are looking for part time help. He says I should fill out the application and go from there. Later, I turn in the completed job application to front desk.TUE. * I call the Family Worship Center, 1330 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801-5715, PH: 863-687-8827. RESULT: Joy said not hiring.WED. * I call First Baptist Church At The Mall, 1010 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2020, PH: 863-682-0163 RESULT: I speak with Dr. Tim Parcheta’s assistant at ext. 327 (not Judy but the other assistant). She checks but reports not hiring.THR. * My father, Bobby Watts (863-686-3411 or 863-687-6141) suggests again that I look into being a medical transcriptionist so I can work at home. RESULT: I tell him that job is not a work at home job, and, in response, he attempts to put me in contact with a woman working in that field by giving me her mother’s phone number (he doesn’t know her number). I call Vinoma Condon (863-899-3601) to see if she can put me in contact with her daughter to learn about this job, but I get the voice mail and leave a message.THR. * I call Vinoma back about her daughter’s medical transcriptionist job. RESULT: No answer.FRI. * I visit Hands on Staffing (above), but Mike, the boss, is not in. A woman says to see him next day at 7am.FRI. * I visit Hands on Staffing again (circa 7am), the following day, but they don’t need drivers at this time (usually, they are short, he says); He asks me to call back Monday at 6am to see if they do then.SAT. * I visit Right Fuel & Food. Not hiring. (I forget who I spoke with this time, but probably Jason or Sebastian.)SAT. * I visit Steak-n-Shake manager. Denise Elizee, said not hiring.SAT. * I visit Jimbo's Pit Bar-B-Q, 1215 East Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-683-3777. RESULT: Manager said not hiring.SAT. * I visit the Taco Bell at 1855 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2226, PH: 863-688-2580. - Not Hiring.SAT. * I visit the AAA Auto Club South towing service, 1457 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2131, PH: 863-688- 7921. Maria says not hiring.SAT. * I visit Fun Bike Supercenter, www.funbikecenter.com, 1845 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-688- 3333, and I speak with Elliot. Not hiring right now, but this is a bad time (busy Saturday weekend). He says a business day, not a weekend, would be less busy and better.SAT. * I visit the Advance Auto “Warehouse” on US Highway 92, Polk County, possibly in Lakeland city limits, but I don’t know the street address or phone number. The closest I can list is Advance Auto Parts “Store,” 2727 US Highway 92 E, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-666-1243. RESULT: They took my application.SAT. * I called the Steak -N-Shake on 819 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-683-9352, but the manager is not in, and the time I spoke with Diane (another manager) on previous visit, they told me they just hired two people, so they’re REALLY not hiring now.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 02 December 2007 - Saturday 08 December 2007 * While carrying a mutual friend to visit Frank Clark (WWAB-1130-AM manager), I ask him about any openings. Not hiring, he says.SUN. * I call Mike at Hands on Staffing, circa Monday, 6am, but they don’t need drivers.MON. * I call St. Moritz Security Services, Inc., 7402 N. 56th St., STE 801, Tampa, FL 33617, PH: 813-988-5574, because I hear they do security services for Advance Auto, somewhat close to home. They are not hiring at this time but may have a part-time position open at that location later.MON. * I call Lt. Mike Shepard, Fox Protective Services, 863-529-9953, and he tells me Fox just hired people and doesn’t need anyone. Since I used to work for them, this gives further proof they were not trying to let me get back on, and the separation from them is not my fault, which means I a meet the “no fault” separation requirement for Unemployment Comp.MON. * I visit the Fun Bike Supercenter (above) during business hours, Monday, and I speak with Nick, the hiring manager. While they may be needing people in the future (holidays, possible sales position), he could not hire me then.MON. * I visit the Family Worship Center, 1330 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801-5715, PH: 863-687-8827. RESULT: I speak with my friend, Bro. Glenn Ward, an elder in the church, and he says they do not need any more part-time help and stresses constraints on the budget as justification for their staffing decisions. Translation: I tried to get a job again there, but not hiring.TUE. * I visit Hands On Staffing (see above), but this time, I apply for a citrus position they think might need filling soon, and I turn in an application. RESULT: They can’t hire me right then but need more time to process application. * I visit the Steak-n-Shake (above) and eat in -and speak to the top manager, but he merely tells me they are taking applications when I asked him for a job. I told him I had filled one out and tell him my name. He’s an older, White gentleman, and will possibly remember me in my business suit that day.TUE. * I call Rita Staffing (forget which branch) at one of their Lakeland numbers: (863) 646-5021 or (863) 583-7482. Even though I call during business hours (9a-5p) that Tuesday, it was between 3pm and 5pm, and they only take applications from 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm, and she asks me to call back, but she says things are kind of slow and maybe not hiring.TUE. * I call Wal-Mart, 3501 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4860, PH: 863-644-5676 RESULT: Becky, a manager, says they may be hiring, but she’s not the hiring manager, and suggests I call back to speak with one of them, as they just left for the day.TUE. * I visit the north side Holiday Inn (see above) and eat in that Tuesday evening, and sing Karaoke, but not before I speak to Tim, the hiring manager, who is in. RESULT: Things are slow, and they are not currently hiring, but I tried to get on after hearing of possible dishwasher and security openings.TUE. * I visit the Rita Staffing Incorporated, 5150 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813-2567, Wednesday, between 1pm and 3pm, per interview hours, PH: 863-646-5021. RESULT: Interview manager, Tina, interviews me and says I look “over qualified,” but she thinks she can find a job for me and asks me to give them until at least that Friday to process paperwork and check references, before checking back. This job is a temp-to-perm agency, and it looks like a keeper for a job.WED. * I visit Right Fuel after applying for the placement agency job and get gas -and I ask my friend, Sebastian, if they are hiring and remind him of my application on file -and tell him they must hurry if they are to hire me before Rita Staffing gets me. RESULT: He says they don’t need anybody but will call me if they do.WED. * I speak to my friend, Dennis, on Citizen’s Band radio (his CB handle is “Number One,” but I don‘t know his last name), on CB channel 34, about where he works as a security guard, at Publix Supermarkets, and he says they are hiring security guards.WED. * The next day, I visit Publix Corporate Office, 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland, FL 33811-3311 PH: 863-688- 1188 or 863-688-9800. While the security guard job was no longer posted, Donna, a manager in security, put the job back up, just long enough for me to apply, and she said she would take in back off posted jobs section after that. RESULT: I was able to put my application in, thanks to new “friends in high places.”THR. * While at home, I get a phone call from Hands on Staffing to go in for an interview. RESULT: I go in for interview.FRI. * I call in to Rita Staffing to say I’m available for work. RESULT: No work available.FRI. * I go to Hands on Staffing to see if any work is available. RESULT: I pass a drug test to qualify for employment.FRI. * I go to Wal-Mart again, this time to update my application on their in-store computer. RESULT: I could only check one job type last time, even though I was qualified for both security and stocking. So, I uncheck the position that is filled, and I check the one where they say they are hiring -and my application is now updated.FRI. * I go to Metro PCS Wireless (AKA “Cell Touch”), 130 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-1763, PH: (863) 802- 5555 RESULT: The clerk said they were not hiring.FRI. * I go to the McDonald’s Restaurant, 715 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-683-2920, and fill out an application. RESULT: They can not take the application then and ask me to come back on Thursdays, from 2pm-3pm when they hold interviews.FRI. * I call Rita Staffing to report available for work. RESULT: Office was closed.SAT. * I call back to Rita Staffing then. RESULT: This time, I get voice mail, asking me to leave message if I am available for work, and I do.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 09 December 2007 - Saturday 15 December 2007 * I go thorough the drive-thru of the Arby's Roast Beef, 803 East Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863- 688-2780 and ask if they’re hiring. RESULT: The manager said they were not hiring. Maybe, they will hire after the holidays, manager says, because he says people often quit around that time for unknown reasons.SUN. * I call the Wal-Mart (Southside store) before 4pm to do a follow-up on my application - Did the computer take it this time? RESULT: Got wrong extensionMON. * I call Publix (863-510-0013) about the data systems position they posted to see if I was qualified. RESULT: That was a bad number.MON. * I call Publix’ employment office (863-680-5265) RESULT: Donna was not in for me to ask her, but I left a message for her, asking her if I was qualified for the position, even though my degree was not in MIS (Management Information Systems).MON. * I call Publix’ employment office (863-680-5265) right back. RESULT: Donna was in, but all she said was that my application was received and that the department in question would have to review it to determine qualifications.MON. * I call the Wal-Mart right back. RESULT: Monica connects me to Michelle in personnel, who says they got my application.MON. * I call Rita Staffing to report available for work. RESULT: Tina Martin, who hired me, says they don’t have anything available.MON. * I go to Hands on Staffing. RESULT: They don’t have any work now.MON. * I call Rita Staffing the next day to report available for work. RESULT: They don’t have anything available.TUE. * I go to Hands on Staffing the next day. RESULT: They don’t have any work now either.TUE. * I go to Ale Gators (restaurant), 1330 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-616-9200 and respond to a “hiring all positions”-type sign. RESULT: They give me an application.TUE. * I went to the Taco Bell on 1855 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2226, PH: 863-688-2580. RESULT: Not hiring.TUE. * I went back to the Fun Bike Center during “week day” business hours, as Elliot asked me (sells cell phone plans; and; sells and repairs motorcycles), 1845 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801 PH: 863-688-3333. RESULT: They are still not finished reviewing applications or hiring.TUE. * I go back to the Ale Gators. RESULT: I put in the application they gave me last time.TUE. * I go the Holiday Inn (north side) front desk. RESULT: Still not hiring.TUE. * I go back to the Ale Gators. RESULT: Still not finished reviewing applications.WED. * I go back to the Fun Bike Center motorcycle shop. RESULT: Still not hiring, but Nick, the hiring manager says they plan to hire two (2) positions in sales -and that they have over five-hundred (500) applicants for these two positions!! (It’s like that everywhere: Many applicants lined up, waiting to talk to the manager; Not enough jobs.)WED. * I eat at the same Steak-N-Shake near home (see above). RESULT: I talk to a different manager this time, just to make sure; He says they have too many employees as it is.WED. * At 2pm, during their 2-3, “Thursday interview hours,” I visit the McDonald’s Restaurant, 715 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-683-2920. RESULT: I put in an application and am interviewed by Charlene, a manager, and she indicates she may be hiring next week, but they aren’t hiring anyone today.THR. * I visit the Kentucky Fried Chicken / Taco Bell (a different Taco Bell than the one at 1855 E. Memorial Blvd.), 727 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-688-2111. RESULT: I put in an application, take a very long pre- employment test (math and reasoning problems), and give my application to a manager, who says “Moe,” another manager, will review it, but I am not hired.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 16 December 2007 - Saturday 22 December 2007 * I visited Right Fuel in person (contact data above). RESULT: A female clerk, Jason’s girlfriend, says not hiring.SUN. * I visited All American Discount Tires & Mufflers, 5601 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-3106, PH: (863) 859-3230. RESULT: Front desk clerk says slow during the holidays and thus not hiring.MON. * I visit the Holiday Inn northside (contact data above). RESULT: Employees say not hiring.TUE. * I visit in person the same Holiday Inn. RESULT: A security guard and a front desk employee say not hiring.WED. * I call in to Rita staffing available for work. RESULT: They did not call me in for work.WED. * I visit Right Fuel in person again. RESULT: Sebastian says not hiring.SAT. * I visited the Wal-Mart southside (contact data above). RESULT: Hiring manager is not in. * I visited the Jimbo’s Pit BBQ in person, at1215 East Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-683-3777. RESULT: Manager says not hiring.SAT. * I visit the Holiday Inn northside again. RESULT: Huge place with lots of employees/positions, but still not hiring.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 23 December 2007 - Saturday 29 December 2007 * Visit Right Fuel. RESULT: Sebastian says not hiring.MON. * Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, is Christmas. RESULT: This is a major holiday, and I take the day off from my job hunt but, per the holiday, ask for Divine intervention in my unemployment comp and job situations.TUE. * I called in available for work to Rita staffing and message for Tina, who screened my application. RESULT: Not called in for work.WED. * I called in available for work to Rita staffing and left message for on the regular job line. RESULT: Not called in for work.WED. * I visit McDonald’s Restaurant during “application hours” (2pm-3pm), 715 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-683-2920. RESULT: Charlene, hiring manager, still has my application turned in on Thursday, 13 December 2007, but is not hiring now.THR. * I visit Steak -N-Shake again, at 819 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, PH: 863-683-9352. RESULT: They have my application, but manager, Denise and Diane say not hiring.THR. * I phone Publix Warehouse about a possible security guard job. RESULT: Both Kevin Schultz and the hiring office are no help. Apparently not hiring.FRI. * I visit Lakeland Specialty Communications, Business Office: 863-683-7622, Business Cell: 863-521-1933, new address just west of their old location of 1759 E Gary Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2233. RESULT: Jim Sapp, owner, says not hiring.FRI. * I phone Circuit City, Circuit City, 4212 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-3819, PH: (863) 859-2511 RESULT: Not hiring.FRI. * I phone Best Buy, 4125 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-3818, PH: (863) 859-0622 RESULT: Not hiring.FRI. * I visit the Taco Bell on 1855 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-2226, PH: 863-688-2580. RESULT: Not hiring.SAT. * I visit the Fun Bike Supercenter, www.funbikecenter.com, 1845 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863- 688-3333, and I speak with Elliot. RESULT: Still not hiring.SAT.
Week of: Sunday, 30 December 2007 - Saturday 05 January 2008 * I visit Right Fuel in person. RESULT: Kathy says not hiring.SUN. * I visit Gator Ale (restaurant) again, 1330 Memorial Boulevard East, Lakeland, FL 33801, PH: 863-616-9200 and follow up on my job application. RESULT: Not hiring now.FRI. * I visit Skate world (skating rink) during business hours, 911 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2045, PH: (863) 687-6447. RESULT: They are not open during 9-5 business hours. Result inconclusive.FRI. * I visit the Wal-Mart southside and speak to Charlene in the front office. RESULT: She says they are looking for two (2) checkout cashiers and an undetermined number of tire lube express help (probably 1 or 2). Jimmy Jones, the tire and lube manager, says after the front office screens the applications, they forward them on to him for interviews, but, somehow no one has called me in for an interview. That was Jan 04, and today is Feb 01, about a month later. Someone didn’t forward him my application apparently.FRI. * I visit Skateworld again, later that evening, and this time they are open for business. RESULT: Co-Owner, Chanel Dedes, says not hiring.FRI. * I visit the Steak and Shake again (contact data above). RESULT: Still not hiring.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 06 January 2008 - Saturday 12 January 2008 * I visit Hands on Staffing again. (contact data above). RESULT: Still not hiring drivers.TUE. * I visit Right Fuel again. (contact data above). RESULT: They still have my application, but still not hiring.THR.
Week of: Sunday, 13 January 2008 - Saturday 19 January 2008 * I visit the Walgreen’s on 311 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland - (863) 688-1176. RESULT: I speak to a Black gentleman, who is an employee, but he says not hiring.WED. * I call Lieutenant Mike Shepard of Fox Protective Services, Inc., my former employer at his cell phone number: 863- 529-9953. RESULT: Still not hiring. They hired other people instead of me, which lets me know they did not have a “sincere” job offer when they told Unemployment Comp that they had offered me a job. “Translation”: They lied about their alleged job offer, this I now know for sure, based on their actions.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 20 January 2008 - Saturday 26 January 2008 * I phone Circuit City again. (contact data above). RESULT: No answer.TUE. * I phone Best Buy again. (contact data above). RESULT: Still not hiring.TUE. * I visit Hands on Staffing again. (contact data above). RESULT: Still don’t need drivers.WED. * I visit Right Fuel again. (contact data above). RESULT: Clerk says still not hiring.THR. * I visit All About Blinds, Inc., in person, at 817 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-2044, PH: (863) 682-0906. RESULT: Manager says not hiring.FRI.
Week of: Sunday, 27 January 2008 - Saturday 02 February 2008 * I visit All American Tire again (contact data above). RESULT: John, the hiring manager, says not hiring.MON. * I visit Lovelady Garage, (Office at: 5512 Craig Ave., Lakeland, FL 33809-3118; Garage at 5512 Lester Ave. Lakeland, FL 33809-????) Office/Home phone: 863-858-2086; Cell Work phone:863-602-9565. RESULT: Perry Lovelady, owner, says not hiring.TUE.
Week of: Sunday, 03 February 2008 - Saturday 09 February 2008 * I visit Crowder Bros Ace Hardware Inc., 2633 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803, PH: (863) 683-6702 RESULT: Not hiring, according to cashier.SUN * I visit Florida Rural Legal Services to get help on my unemployment comp case, and then call them later to inquire about job: 963 E. Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, Fl. 33802-4688, PH: (863) 688-7376 RESULT: Not hiring per Director, Mr. King.TUE * I call Lakeland Regional Medical Center “job line.”: 1-877-576-5762. RESULT: Recorded message.WED * I call Lakeland Regional Medical Center “employment services”: 863-687-1310. RESULT: Voice mail.WED * I call back and get real person. RESULT: She says go to website: www.LRMCJobs.com, but all jobs require certifications I don’t have. My college degrees aren’t enough.WED * I call Sun Coast Labs: 1500 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL: 863-603-0132: RESULT: No answer during 9-5 business hours.THR * I call Lakeland Laboratory LLC: 1910 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL: 863-686-4271. RESULT: No answer during 9-5 business hours.THR * I call Mid Fla Water Lab: 1902 Barton Rd, Auburndale, FL: 863-965-2540. RESULT: No answer during 9-5 business hours.THR * I call DNA Diagnostics Center: 1-888-362-2875: RESULT: No jobs in Florida, according to Marie.THR * I call DNA Paternity Testing Lab: 1-800-330-4534. RESULT: This is another number for the prior entry. Not hiring.THR * I call DNA Testing Solutions: 1-888-362-3228: RESULT: Not hiring, according to Linda.THR * I call Lab Corp of America: 215 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland, FL: 863-646-4852. RESULT: Phone number disconnected.THR * I call Lab Corp of America: 3037 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL: 863-683-5342. RESULT: No answer during “9-5” business hours.THR * I call Micropath Laboratories: 1635 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL: 863-683-7171. RESULT: Not hiring per Human Relations.THR * I call Micropath Laboratory (prior entry’s) alternate phone number: 863-687-1156. RESULT: No answer during 9-5 business hours.THR * I call Quest Diagnostics: 1965 E. Edgewood, STE 103, Lakeland, FL: 800-377-8448. RESULT: No answer during “9-5” business hours.THR * I call Quest Diagnostics back at: 863-682-7740. RESULT: No answer during “9-5” business hours.THR * I call ASC GeoSciences, Inc., 20 Lake Wire Dr., Lakeland, FL: 863-644-8300. RESULT: Not hiring, according Randy Riggs.THR * I call Space Science Services, 520 W. Brannen Rd., Lakeland, FL: 863-648-1061. RESULT: Woman who answers phone does not know if they are hiring or not.THR
Week of: Sunday, 10 February 2008 - Saturday 16 February 2008 * After my car gets towed to the mechanic for a starter problem, on my way to the bus stop, I stop in at Publix Warehouse’s main office and check on Security Guard jobs, since I am a state licensed security guard. (My father has to pay for it to get fixed, since I am unemployed -and not drawing an unemployment comp check!) Not hiring per computer, but I get my car fixed that day, which helps me looks for more jobs than just those within “walking distance” from home.MON * I visit Right Fuel in person. Sebastian, one of the managers, says not hiring.WED * I called (813) 289-8744, ext. 202, and got the voice mail of Brian Fox. Note: I was calling him both about seeking gainful employment -and to see if he objected to a motion for extension of time, for my Initial Brief, as required by law: "A motion for an extension of time shall...contain a certificate that the movant’s counsel has consulted opposing counsel and that the movant’s counsel is authorized to represent that opposing counsel either has no objection or will promptly file an objection." Fla.R.App.P. 9.300(a), but he did not answer his phone.FRI * I called back to (813) 289-8744, ext. "0" and got another voice mail.FRI * I called back one last time to (813) 289-8744, ext.205, the extension of Fox Protective Services, Inc., accounts manager, Crystal Hill, and got yet another voice mail, at which point I gave up. It was only 3:52 pm the last time I called this Friday, so I called during business hours, in good faith someone would be there, but all I got were voice mails.FRI * I call 1-888-LAB-CORP and speak with Jason. He thinks they may be hiring locally for DNA jobs and suggests I call back Monday.SAT * I call back to 1-888-LAB-CORP a 2nd time and punch in the extension for the DNA and lab dept, but I get a voice mail.SAT * I did an informal Internet search for Lab Corp, and it looks like they may have Microbiology jobs in Tampa, so I make not of it and plan to call back during business hours and inquire further.SAT
Week of: Sunday, 17 February 2008 - Saturday 23 February 2008 * I call 1-888-LAB-CORP back, as instructed, and get Juanita, who transfers the call to a voice mail. I somehow get the operator, and I speak with Natalie in North Carolina. The last woman with whom I speak refers me to their website, www.LabCorp.com.MON * I went to www.LabCorp.com. There, I submitted a job application.WED * I speak to Lt. Mike Shepard by phone and inquire about any positions at Fox Protective Services, Inc., my former employer. Not hiring, he says.FRI * I go to Ale Gators restaurant and ask if they are hiring. The doorman says that they may be opening up for breakfast soon and may need cooks then. I then ask the general manager. He remembers me from the last time I applied for a job and remembers my name, but he says they do not need any more employees at this time.FRI
Week of: Sunday, 24 February 2008 - Saturday 01 March 2008 * I visit Right Fuel. Not hiring.SUN Feb 24 * I visit the Ford Dealership at the Lakeland Auto Mall. The man there doesn’t know if they’re hiring or not.FRI Feb29 * I visit the McDonald’s near my home. I ask an employee if they’re hiring. He says to ask the manager. I then ask Tina, one of the managers, and she says not hiring at this time.SAT March01
Week of: Sunday, 02 March 2008 - Saturday 08 March 2008 * I visit Ale Gators, and I ask a waitress if they’re hiring. She goes and gets a manager, Joey. He’s a different manager than I spoke with last time. Joey says they’re still not hiring and doesn’t know when they will be opening for breakfast -and thus need more employees.SUN * I visit Right Fuel in person. Not hiring according to Jason.MON * I got a phone call from Anola Guterrez, a paralegal with Bay Area Legal Services regarding my call for help in my Unemployment Comp case here (BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES, 701 Tillman Place, Suite 300, Plant City, FL 33566-7169, Telephone 813-752-1335 or 941-306-1059, according to Caller ID. While asking for their help, I asked if the had any openings or could hire me. She said no.TUE
* June 19, 2008 - Ran for office: Fla. House of Representatives, Dist. 64
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