Anything out there?
08-20-2010 | 09:11 AM
#21
Line Holder
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From: Employed
08-20-2010 | 09:23 AM
#22
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Joined: May 2010
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08-20-2010 | 01:18 PM
#24
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,906
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From: B767
It's not "whats", it is what's (what is). Even with the proper contraction, it is improperly used. It should be "What are".
It's not "there", it is "their" (possessive).
The final product would be:
Wait a minute.................. Did you say great lakes is hiring? What are their minimums?
Why does this matter? Competition for jobs is fierce right now. You should get into the habit of having excellent grammar and spelling now, so that you aren't going to write something idiotic in a professional correspondence or application. I used to be part of a hiring team at one of my old jobs, and if I saw grammar/spelling errors, the resume was immediately thrown in the trash.
You may argue that it doesn't matter, this is just an internet forum. My advice to you is this - assume your future employer is reading everything you write. When I interviewed for my current job, they went through all of my old posts on another forum as sort of a background check. This happens more often than you might think.
08-20-2010 | 06:48 PM
#25
Back on TDY
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: 747-400 Captain
You just don't get it.
He loves to fly because it is so much fun, so of course he is willing to do it for little to no compensation. This attitude is the cornerstone of the commercial aviation industry. Without his willingness to sacrifice and accept a meager income to "live the dream" much of the regional industry wouldn't be able to survive.
He loves to fly because it is so much fun, so of course he is willing to do it for little to no compensation. This attitude is the cornerstone of the commercial aviation industry. Without his willingness to sacrifice and accept a meager income to "live the dream" much of the regional industry wouldn't be able to survive.
1. Sarcasm - learn to know when you're getting it.
2. Undercut one time, and nobody ever forgets.
You can thank me later.
Carl
08-20-2010 | 06:57 PM
#26
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 13,843
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
You may argue that it doesn't matter, this is just an internet forum. My advice to you is this - assume your future employer is reading everything you write. When I interviewed for my current job, they went through all of my old posts on another forum as sort of a background check. This happens more often than you might think.
I just heard that another guy who sent in a resume posted some pics of himself on his Facebook page looking rather sloppy in appearence. One of the guys who helps with the hiring is on his friend's list. He is now a little embarrassed. Amazing how this internet stuff can come back to haunt (hurt) you in the most innocent way.
Good advice wrxpilot.
USMCFLYR
08-20-2010 | 08:52 PM
#27
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There should be two sentences there, not a comma.
It's not "whats", it is what's (what is). Even with the proper contraction, it is improperly used. It should be "What are".
It's not "there", it is "their" (possessive).
The final product would be:
I try very hard not to be a grammar Nazi, as we all make mistakes. But your reply had like all of my pet peeves rolled into one. The only one that was missing was "alot" (which should be... Wait for it... A LOT).
Why does this matter? Competition for jobs is fierce right now. You should get into the habit of having excellent grammar and spelling now, so that you aren't going to write something idiotic in a professional correspondence or application. I used to be part of a hiring team at one of my old jobs, and if I saw grammar/spelling errors, the resume was immediately thrown in the trash.
You may argue that it doesn't matter, this is just an internet forum. My advice to you is this - assume your future employer is reading everything you write. When I interviewed for my current job, they went through all of my old posts on another forum as sort of a background check. This happens more often than you might think.
It's not "whats", it is what's (what is). Even with the proper contraction, it is improperly used. It should be "What are".
It's not "there", it is "their" (possessive).
The final product would be:
I try very hard not to be a grammar Nazi, as we all make mistakes. But your reply had like all of my pet peeves rolled into one. The only one that was missing was "alot" (which should be... Wait for it... A LOT).
Why does this matter? Competition for jobs is fierce right now. You should get into the habit of having excellent grammar and spelling now, so that you aren't going to write something idiotic in a professional correspondence or application. I used to be part of a hiring team at one of my old jobs, and if I saw grammar/spelling errors, the resume was immediately thrown in the trash.
You may argue that it doesn't matter, this is just an internet forum. My advice to you is this - assume your future employer is reading everything you write. When I interviewed for my current job, they went through all of my old posts on another forum as sort of a background check. This happens more often than you might think.
Thank you for the Grammar Lesson
Very well, In proper grammar. I'd really like to know how much time you took out of your busy day to critique my single sentenced sarcastic/smart-ass reply?
I'd also like to know in advance how many hours you will spend tossing and turning over this replies grammatical errors.
Please let me know, I'm very interested.
Thanks alot....
Last edited by Corndawg88; 08-20-2010 at 09:23 PM.
08-21-2010 | 05:37 AM
#29
Blue Skies
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 778
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From: C208B
Really?? How much of a disgrace are you to the pilot community, when I entered the industry i thought pilots tried to help each other out, guess I was way off in that assumption...I am simply a young, low time guy trying to catch a break and build some time. If you dont know of any opportunity then just say, nope there is nothing, or better yet, dont even reply to the post! I would much rather you not say a single thing then attack me about a simple post I made on a little online forum...you all are absolutely ridiculous, so much for thinking that any new guys to the industry could get some help from guys who have been in it for years and may or may not have some connections. Wow...
I wonder... who's the disgrace
08-21-2010 | 08:43 PM
#30
Administrator
Joined: May 2006
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From: C-172
Great Lakes is considered singular in this case, so it's (contraction for "it is") more grammatically correct to use the possessive "its." [Note that the possessive form does NOT have an apostrophe since a possessive form is not a contraction].
English is so much fun!
