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The Sky was frighteningly high and fast this weekend. Was anyone out that way? I am wondering if anyone else heard the very, very strange thunderous rumble Sat night at midnight. I thought it might be an avalanche--there was a very long, loud rumble--but only one. It didn't seem like that could be thunder, could it?

I'm packing a King James, and it's my unalienable right to do so! It's also your inalienable right to pack a Webster's.

Did they used to do that? Crazy. I understand they don't really do that, but that's just more reason why that should not be included in something they ask people to sign. I am surprised by how often I have to repeat that a background check is not a problem. Agreeing that I won't take action against a company that misuses my information is what I find unacceptable. If the form is not legally binding, then why require it? And why put people in an ethical bind by asking them to agree to something via a signature when they don't agree with the statement? Doesn't that seem wrong?

Yes, I have had to get a full FBI background check for the airport. But this is different. My issue is the company expecting me to give up my rights to complain if they do a shitty job or wrong me in some way.

Thank you--that is how I viewed it too. Is that unusual? Or do contracts often go through that process in an employee hiring process? I figure we negotiate everything else, why not that?

Maybe you don't give a very good one.

Actually, the company that does the search (and with whom I would have signed the contract) is COMSYS, a private company. But it is, indeed, asscovering at its most disgusting. edited for clarity: Comsys is the parent company Sterling is the background search company

I saw that!! It made me want to work in the ER

I already did that. But I'd really like to know more about the legal aspect of this. I looked up contracts and saw that there are three requirements of a legal document, and this document meets all three. But certainly I should never waive my right to a complaint if something is mishandled, no? And even if that doesn't preclude me from actually complaining afterwards, what about beforehand (as I did). Do I have any recourse about not having any say over this contract (if it really is one)? I was already hired on, I just refused bits and pieces of this paperwork? Where is Judge Judy when I need her?

What exactly constitutes a legal document? Specifically, what about "release forms" that potential employees are asked to sign to allow background checks. I got one recently that said they could check my "standard and mode of living" and "general reputation" and a bunch of difuse sounding aspects of my life. Furthermore, they had a long paragraph in there saying I agree not to file any complaint or persue any suit against them if they misuse my information, libel or slander me (no kidding--it called that out), etc. etc. I always get background checks done as a part of my work (pretty standard for my field within IT) and don't have a problem with it (that is, when they check criminal, credit, employment, education). But this last form seemed outrageous to me. Is a form like this actually a legally binding document? I ended up crossing out the lines that I found unnacceptable and initialed/dated them. I was told that the company will not process anyone who changes this contract. I started to wonder if it really was a legal contract at all. Can one of you Legal Eagles help enlighten me here?

No shit.

Did you see what I'm gettin for Christmas?

Just adds more character

You put wine in your martini? You are a wild n crazy girl

Hey Knotzen!!! How they hanging girlfriend!!! Happy Halloween

The swing out over Hebgen Lake is a blast!

I'll take one--no wait--two-- as well, thank you.

especially when its male

My perspective is very proper

What is poly-orgasmic versus the good old multi-o? more than one is more than one.

That's not beeeerrrr

I'm a dum blond

And plus, people here are lame.

I'd take a shot of sambucha right now...