Quit Job After Application

Overly paranoid... your boss would have to get the right phone number, and make it past the front desk clerk, who its not easy to get past...

No, I mean specifically when Kroll or the adcomm come calling the recommenders. Do they just verify that the recommender is actually John Adams at So and So with the title of Manager?

I'm not sure.

I was just browsing online and found out that an employer can fire you even after you give your 2 week notice.

I'm from a state that has "employment at will".

I was thinking about giving a 2 month notice, but realized that I could be a security threat and the company would fire me. And of course, if any future employers call, the company could say that they fired me.

You charactersize yourself as a security threat? Legally actually, during a background check, all your company is allowed to disclose is dates of employment, title, and in some cases, whether or not you are eligible for rehire. In most states they cant even disclose salary.

LOL. I'm no security threat. I'm just using a term a company would throw out there for the reason to let me go so early.

I haven't a clue of how US labor Law works. Here in Argentina they can fire you for "not liking your face" as long as they pay you the severance package. But most companies won't because labor litigation is easy to enroll into and it could be expensive (trial costs and the chance of an unfavourable outcome). So most companies, even when firing you, ask you politely to resign in writing and pay your severance package regardless of this.

So, on the record, almost everyone quits and noone is fired.

Cheers. L.

Employment in the US is at will. They can fire you because they dont like your clothes.

Actually, they can fire you for no reason at all; but if they fire you because they don't like your clothes, you can find a way to sue. That's discrimination.

I actually have a funny story about this - I'm not sure if it is urban legend but I believe it is true. Hooters (and other similar companies) utilize talent agencies to make sure that their employees have suitable hooters. They can't discriminate in hiring but they can get around it by calling their employees performers and using a talent agency to screen potential employees.

The Rio (and other Vegas hotels) have used this tactic to bust unions. A few years ago, there was a rumor that their waitresses were attempting to organize, so they fired all of them and used a talent agency to re-staff. Take Caesar's Palace as a contrast, where the employees unionized a long time ago and all the waitresses are senior citizens.

I really hope this is what you actually plan on doing

I am planning on doing so. I have travelled by bike before (in Africa) and will love to do this. If anyone's up for this kind of trip, let me know and we'll travel together.

Cheers. L.

I am looking for some adventure over the summer...we should get in touch once you have an admit and done with the apps process.