[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe

Does she drink " Fire Ball Whiskey". If she doesn't than that should clear it up.

I wonder why the call it fire ball whiskey? IMO it’s pretty sweet and only 60 proof. IMO it should be called limp ____ whiskey

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I wonder why the call it fire ball whiskey? IMO it’s pretty sweet and only 60 proof. IMO it should be called limp ____ whiskey

Probably because it has a cinnamon taste. Fireballs used to be a jawbreaker candy that had a very strong cinnamon taste. I loved them when I was a kid, and they only cost a penny.

[ElDiabloJoe]

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Wyseguy

I do my fair share of joking around with millennials. That being said, disregarding an applicant because her aunt drove her is really pretty petty. For whatever reason, there are a lot of individuals in the newer generations with extreme anxiety. Life can suck, why make it harder for people. Let's say she did have her aunt there for emotional support. Perhaps this job is her chance to gain some esteem. I had a warehouse and trucking company in NY for 35 years. Dealt with longshoremen (ILA) and teamsters local unions. My employees would train new hires and help them build up their esteem. I guess for some it is easier to just disregard them.

If a 33-year-old woman needs so much "emotional support" from her aunt that she can't manage a job interview unless her aunt is in the room with her, then she's not a good fit to work in a restaurant AT ALL.

As I said - her aunt should've just dropped her niece off, and spent some time in the area - but NOT in the restaurant - so she could pick her up when the interview was over.

The issue to ME isn't about the woman needing a ride. If that aunt is her reliable transportation, then that's fine. The issue is that the aunt went into the restaurant where the interview was being held, hung out at the bar, had a drink, and then intervened like a mother hen would do if one of her baby chicks was being pecked at by another hen in the coop.

That's a HUGE red flag. First impressions MATTER in job interviews. I'm not talking about physical appearance. I'm talking about presenting yourself as someone who is capable of handling the job. In a restaurant you have to be able to think quickly, work on your feet, multi-task, and not be dependent on your aunt to defend you when a customer gets mad that you didn't bring the extra napkins fast enough.

And - you don't want to give the impression that if your boss needs to correct you on your behavior or a job function, you won't be bringing in auntie to intervene.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Probably because it has a cinnamon taste. Fireballs used to be a jawbreaker candy that had a very strong cinnamon taste. I loved them when I was a kid, and they only cost a penny.

Yes, I remember the jaw breaker fireballs.