Question - perhaps for the older members in the workforce

[Chancetobe]

So, sticky situation, and I was wondering if anyone could give me advice?

Last night I got the internship I've been wanting. And I'm really excited. But I got two others that I accepted in the meanwhile. First of all, I'm not sure how to tell them I no longer want the internship. Also, for some insane reason my best friend hasn't gotten any internships. Would it be possible to recommend her to the places I'm turning down? Is there a professional way to go about this?

[kwsqd]

Are these paid internships?

[Chancetobe]

Nope. I get paid in "learning experiences."

Actually, perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself. For all I know they'll take the acceptance back. I realized that last night when I was accepted, I was so excited that I responded to the e-mail like this: "Of course I accept!!!!!! Thank you so much for the opportunity!" I don't think I could sound more retarded or less professional.

[kwsqd]

haha yeahhhhh.

Tell the other internships that another opportunity presented itself and that regretfully you won't be able to intern for them.

[Chancetobe]

Next time I am drunk, I must remember to just save all e-mailing until the morning. Thank god I at least typed ok. Usually I don't. Ok, I don't actually think they'll take away the internship... but it didn't make me look too good. I'm gonna have to kick ass on my first day.

And, how could I recommend my friend?

[kwsqd]

If you're not going to work there, I don't think you could!

[Mistake0123]

So, sticky situation, and I was wondering if anyone could give me advice?

Last night I got the internship I've been wanting. And I'm really excited. But I got two others that I accepted in the meanwhile. First of all, I'm not sure how to tell them I no longer want the internship. Also, for some insane reason my best friend hasn't gotten any internships. Would it be possible to recommend her to the places I'm turning down? Is there a professional way to go about this?

well if she has tits and a vag, she should learn how to use them ffs. * i swear to god, women are so dumb these days. gotta have a male think for ya but ya bitch about havin equal rights.

[Sventhegreat]

well if she has tits and a vag, she should learn how to use them ffs. * i swear to god, women are so dumb these days. gotta have a male think for ya but ya bitch about havin equal rights.

This.

[Chancetobe]

well if she has tits and a vag, she should learn how to use them ffs. * i swear to god, women are so dumb these days. gotta have a male think for ya but ya bitch about havin equal rights.

http://images.pishmaster.net/data/media/36/lollerskates.jpg

[.invisible ink.]

well if she has tits and a vag, she should learn how to use them ffs. * i swear to god, women are so dumb these days. gotta have a male think for ya but ya bitch about havin equal rights.

Mistake = Accident = abusedvictim ? I sure think so!

Anyway, does your friend have the same type of experience/schooling/major as you? Would it fit her in this company? If so, then it might not hurt to recommend her, but I think she should make the first move by sending over her resume or whatnot to them first, just so they have her info handy and it doesn't look like you're just pushing your friend on them for no good reason.

You could decline by saying that you had another opportunity present itself that was a better fit and that you appreciate their offer but at the present time it would not work out and that maybe in the future the timing will be better suited for you to work with them in any capacity that presents itself. Or something like that. :)

[abusedvictim]

Mistake = Accident = abusedvictim ? I sure think so!

Anyway, does your friend have the same type of experience/schooling/major as you? Would it fit her in this company? If so, then it might not hurt to recommend her, but I think she should make the first move by sending over her resume or whatnot to them first, just so they have her info handy and it doesn't look like you're just pushing your friend on them for no good reason.

You could decline by saying that you had another opportunity present itself that was a better fit and that you appreciate their offer but at the present time it would not work out and that maybe in the future the timing will be better suited for you to work with them in any capacity that presents itself. Or something like that. :)

you make no sense

[.invisible ink.]

you make no sense

go fucking die.

i make a lot of sense, maybe you just have a lack of reading comprehension, you fucking fake.

[Theresaloli]

go fucking die.

i make a lot of sense, maybe you just have a lack of reading comprehension, you fucking fake.


http://i32.tinypic.com/v3gap0.jpg

want me to order you a shirt so you don't forget to be back in the room where there is an oven and a sink.

[.invisible ink.]

I'm glad all of your multiple personalities can play nicely together. what the hell has become of this board? Fakes GO AWAY!

[Theresaloli]

I'm glad all of your multiple personalities can play nicely together. what the hell has become of this board? Fakes GO AWAY!

you've had a hand in destroying it. you got no one to blame but yourself.

[Chancetobe]

Mistake = Accident = abusedvictim ? I sure think so!

Anyway, does your friend have the same type of experience/schooling/major as you? Would it fit her in this company? If so, then it might not hurt to recommend her, but I think she should make the first move by sending over her resume or whatnot to them first, just so they have her info handy and it doesn't look like you're just pushing your friend on them for no good reason.

You could decline by saying that you had another opportunity present itself that was a better fit and that you appreciate their offer but at the present time it would not work out and that maybe in the future the timing will be better suited for you to work with them in any capacity that presents itself. Or something like that. :)

Yeah, i mean. She's my room mate at school. We met because we're both Poli. Sci majors. Both in the same politically oriented clubs. Basically, on a resume we're practically the same person. The only thing about her sending her resume, is I kind of wanted to do this without her knowledge. She's been so disappointed already by the search, while I've gotten three. And I don't think she'd be happy about me trying to giver her my cast offs. At least at first, but, once she got it, I know she would. Plus, it's kind of late for her to first send in her resume. Most deadlines were probably last month.

[.invisible ink.]

Yeah, i mean. She's my room mate at school. We met because we're both Poli. Sci majors. Both in the same politically oriented clubs. Basically, on a resume we're practically the same person. The only thing about her sending her resume, is I kind of wanted to do this without her knowledge. She's been so disappointed already by the search, while I've gotten three. And I don't think she'd be happy about me trying to giver her my cast offs. At least at first, but, once she got it, I know she would. Plus, it's kind of late for her to first send in her resume. Most deadlines were probably last month.

Eh, I dunno, it doesn't come off very professionally to do it the way you're saying, but if that's what you prefer, go for it?

[Chancetobe]

Eh, I dunno, it doesn't come off very professionally to do it the way you're saying, but if that's what you prefer, go for it?

Yeah, I probably just shouldn't recommend her, huh? I just feel so bad that she has nothing. And I guess, slightly selfishly, I have no where to live if she doesn't get an internship, because we would both be living with her grandma. And I cant live with her grandma by myself.

[.invisible ink.]

Yeah, I probably just shouldn't recommend her, huh? I just feel so bad that she has nothing. And I guess, slightly selfishly, I have no where to live if she doesn't get an internship, because we would both be living with her grandma. And I cant live with her grandma by myself.

oh crap, that definitely makes things way more difficult. why do you think she didn't get any responses to her internship requests? did she not send out as many as you? i would definitely try and convince her to send her info/talk to the place you're turning down, seriously, it's better than going behind her back and making her feel like a charity case if she does get called from them. It's not like she wouldn't figure out how that went down.

[Chancetobe]

oh crap, that definitely makes things way more difficult. why do you think she didn't get any responses to her internship requests? did she not send out as many as you? i would definitely try and convince her to send her info/talk to the place you're turning down, seriously, it's better than going behind her back and making her feel like a charity case if she does get called from them. It's not like she wouldn't figure out how that went down.

To be quite honest, I know exactly why she didn't get any internships. She got quite a few interviews, but, she has a stutter when she gets nervous. So, I'm guessing that didn't make a great impression. But the sad part is, she really would be great at any of these jobs. Also sad: the internship I wound up getting, she had an interview with them first, and told me exactly what to expect so I could prepare. Which just makes me feel even more guilty, because if I hadn't have known what they would ask, I probably wouldn't have done so well in the interview. I almost feel like I stole it from her.

[.invisible ink.]

To be quite honest, I know exactly why she didn't get any internships. She got quite a few interviews, but, she has a stutter when she gets nervous. So, I'm guessing that didn't make a great impression. But the sad part is, she really would be great at any of these jobs. Also sad: the internship I wound up getting, she had an interview with them first, and told me exactly what to expect so I could prepare. Which just makes me feel even more guilty, because if I hadn't have known what they would ask, I probably wouldn't have done so well in the interview. I almost feel like I stole it from her.

wow, that sucks on a few levels. i still think you should talk to her and let her know about this place you're wanting to turn down. what a sucky position to be in, good luck!

[Chancetobe]

Thanks. On the bright side, I think I found a few decent housing options, either at GW, AU, or some Christian women's house if my friend falls through. All for about 2 grand for the summer. So, with some financial help from relatives, it should be ok.

[4N6 science]

Mistake = Accident = abusedvictim ? I sure think so!

I like your logic there! good work!

[saysmydoctor]

well if she has tits and a vag, she should learn how to use them ffs. * i swear to god, women are so dumb these days. gotta have a male think for ya but ya bitch about havin equal rights.
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