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TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 12:49 AM

Remember the episode where James thought he had the job in the bag and he took Florida with him and they ended up hiring her? She admitted to her boss that "she all but told him that the job was his"

Really? Before everything was finalized and a offer letter was mailed? I think that should have been grounds for termination for getting James hopes up and to only have him disappointed since her boss had not gave her the ok to go ahead and hire him.

Then on top of that she tells her boss........"I just can't go in there he doesn't have the job" Her A$$ should have been CANNED

Even with the job I was hired for the lady never told me I was hired until she got the ok from her boss

prestige · 02-19-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Remember the episode where James thought he had the job in the bag and he took Florida with him and they ended up hiring her? She admitted to her boss that "she all but told him that the job was his"

Really? Before everything was finalized and a offer letter was mailed? I think that should have been grounds for termination for getting James hopes up and to only have him disappointed since her boss had not gave her the ok to go ahead and hire him.

Then on top of that she tells her boss........"I just can't go in there he doesn't have the job" Her A$$ should have been CANNED

Even with the job I was hired for the lady never told me I was hired until she got the ok from her boss

How could Mrs. Garrett get fired when "her" boss was the decision maker on who to hire or not legally or illegally?

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-19-2013, 11:34 AM

Ms. Garret was caught in the middle and had no power to overrule it. Her boss and the department store were doing very underhanded stuff. If James knew that, he could have had a case.

TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 07:41 PM

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How could Mrs. Garrett get fired when "her" boss was the decision maker on who to hire or not legally or illegally?

Because she made James think he had the Job when she didn't get the oK from her boss.

The job I got in December, the lady did a good job in making me think I was the only candidate but never told me the job was mine until everything was final

TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 07:43 PM

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Ms. Garret was caught in the middle and had no power to overrule it. Her boss and the department store were doing very underhanded stuff. If James knew that, he could have had a case.

Ms Garrett should have remained neutral until she got the OK from her boss to hire James. You can't get people's hopes up and make them think they got the job.

I guess the scene with james meeting her for the 1st time is on the CBS version

Brieannas21 · 02-19-2013, 08:04 PM

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Because she made James think he had the Job when she didn't get the oK from her boss.

The job I got in December, the lady did a good job in making me think I was the only candidate but never told me the job was mine until everything was final

You didn't pay attention to the episode. James did have the job until Ms. Garrett boss came along and saw James and Flo sitting in Ms. Garrett's office.

TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 08:11 PM

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You didn't pay attention to the episode. James did have the job until Ms. Garrett boss came along and saw James and Flo sitting in Ms. Garrett's office.

Well if that was true he would have had a verbal offer followed by a letter. She still had to report her decision to her boss before she got the ok to hire him.

She wanted to hire him but didn't have the final say

Brieannas21 · 02-19-2013, 08:31 PM

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Well if that was true he would have had a verbal offer followed by a letter. She still had to report her decision to her boss before she got the ok to hire him.

She wanted to hire him but didn't have the final say

No she didn't. If she was the HR she had the right the hire James without her bosses permission, that is her job. Her boss butted in, James should have called the corporate office.

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-19-2013, 08:42 PM

What's even more messed up about the situation is Florida never applied for a job. She just showed up to support James.

cleverfun3000 · 02-19-2013, 08:58 PM

This exact same thing happened to me a few years ago. A dear, close friend asked me to go along with her to interview for a good job. She wanted me there for moral support since I was one of her closest friends. As it turns out, the interview was held in the same room the applicants were all waiting in (at the same time - sort of like a group interview)....and I was there; the interviewer asked me questions directly at a few points and ultimately decided that of those present I was best for the job. Go Figure.

TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 09:42 PM

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What's even more messed up about the situation is Florida never applied for a job. She just showed up to support James.

You just made me spill my drink LOL

I know, I guess she filled all of all that out when she reported for work lol

TVFactFan · 02-19-2013, 09:43 PM

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This exact same thing happened to me a few years ago. A dear, close friend asked me to go along with her to interview for a good job. She wanted me there for moral support since I was one of her closest friends. As it turns out, the interview was held in the same room the applicants were all waiting in (at the same time - sort of like a group interview)....and I was there; the interviewer asked me questions directly at a few points and ultimately decided that of those present I was best for the job. Go Figure.

The moral of your story and the Good Times episode, Don't take anyone with you to a job interview

prestige · 02-20-2013, 05:16 AM

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Because she made James think he had the Job when she didn't get the oK from her boss.

Employers make people think that they have the job everyday; however if it is NOT official regarding non submitted paperwork, finger prints, drug test, then the job is NOT officially confirmed.

prestige · 02-20-2013, 05:19 AM

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What's even more messed up about the situation is Florida never applied for a job. She just showed up to support James.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2013, 08:26 AM

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Employers make people think that they have the job everyday; however if it is NOT official regarding non submitted paperwork, finger prints, drug test, then the job is NOT officially confirmed.

He should have asked her the same thing he asked that man in the 1st episode

"WHEN DO U WANT ME TO REPORT?"

LOL

02-19-2013, 12:49 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,087	Why wasn't Ms. Garrett fired??? LOL Remember the episode where James thought he had the job in the bag and he took Florida with him and they ended up hiring her? She admitted to her boss that "she all but told him that the job was his" Really? Before everything was finalized and a offer letter was mailed? I think that should have been grounds for termination for getting James hopes up and to only have him disappointed since her boss had not gave her the ok to go ahead and hire him. Then on top of that she tells her boss........"I just can't go in there he doesn't have the job" Her A$$ should have been CANNED Even with the job I was hired for the lady never told me I was hired until she got the ok from her boss

02-19-2013, 11:34 AM	#3
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Ms. Garret was caught in the middle and had no power to overrule it. Her boss and the department store were doing very underhanded stuff. If James knew that, he could have had a case.

02-19-2013, 08:42 PM	#9
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	What's even more messed up about the situation is Florida never applied for a job. She just showed up to support James.

02-19-2013, 08:58 PM	#10
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	This exact same thing happened to me a few years ago. A dear, close friend asked me to go along with her to interview for a good job. She wanted me there for moral support since I was one of her closest friends. As it turns out, the interview was held in the same room the applicants were all waiting in (at the same time - sort of like a group interview)....and I was there; the interviewer asked me questions directly at a few points and ultimately decided that of those present I was best for the job. Go Figure.