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Old 02-27-2013, 03:15 PM  
GrantMercury
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We see that way to often. People apply for a job with NO high school diploma. From an employers point of view this is the first red flag. Almost always our HR manager won't go any further. A highschool education is free. And when a person declines to do the bare minimum of even graduating, why would we take a chance on them?

In fact we rarely do take a chance. Companies have to spend money on training. It's not free anymore. I have told more than one young man go back and at least get a GED. Show us that you are motivated to improve your life. Most mumble under their breath... eff off...
I think that's understandable. There are reasons people don't finish high school, and most of them are sad, but I can't blame an employer for being wary. Anyone who wants to get a GED can get one virtually free, and if they need tutoring that's probably available, too.
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