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Old 08-11-2016, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr View Post
That's a very interesting comment. When I first came here, I applied for a job as an ambassador. If you don't know, I am a retired PGA professional with over 35 years experience in the golf industry.

Among many other things, I've been the head professional at three different clubs. One a resort, one a public course and one a private club.

I have hired rangers and starters as well as assistant pros and other personnel.

I worked as a ranger and a starter when I was an PGA apprentice.

I was turned down for the job as ranger. I was told that I was not qualified.

The only thing that I could think of was that they have their own way of doing things and they don't want anyone with any kind of experience doing things their own way.


Doc - there are two things that come to my mind:
1) you are seriously over qualified - but that should not be a deal breaker.
2) we don't have Rangers; we have ambassadors. And it's possible you might actually say something that relates to the rules of the game.

I'm not demeaning our ambassadors at all. They do their jobs well, but they are not Rangers and your experience far exceeds what GMS wants or are looking for.

Best regards,

DB


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