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Fri, 18 May 2007

Gee, why am I not surprised by this? They routinely sample your urine, run credit checks and hunt down your kindergarten classmates for references, why shouldn't they want fingerprints?

Why does this continue? Simple: because we, as a nation, continue to allow it. I certainly hope this fellows sister finds another job. With an employer who understands that they're hiring an employee, not purchasing a slave.

My sister is getting screened for a programming position with a financial firm. I was alarmed to hear she'll be getting fingerprinted at the Sheriff's Office as part of the screening process. Instantly I conjure up scenes of frame-ups and corporate scandals. I want to know, should this raise a flag? Would you submit to fingerprinting, blood tests and who knows what else (financial, genetic code, and so forth) for a programming position?

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On 5/20/2007 17:23:32
Fred Geisler wrote

For what it's worth, if you want a job sweeping floors at a medical facility in the State of Michigan, you have to have your fingerprints taken and an FBI background check. If you want to sweep floors in a public school or a job as a rent-a-cop, not only do you have to have the fingerprints, but you or your potential employer has to pay for the service. To a contractor. I spent a bit more than half of last year working for that contractor, so I know. At least it was better than raiding a retirement community in company of berserkers . . .

On 5/21/2007 06:30:37
Dave H wrote

Sad but true

You're right on, Fred. I just wonder how much of this is driven by the liability industry, and how much is driven by the sheer size of the population: it's no longer possible, in most places, to verify that any given person is who they say they are. We've lost a big check on personal integrity with the growth of our population, and I can't see it coming back anytime soon. However, that does not mean I'm gonna stop bitching about it! Thanks for the comment and Be well, Dave H.

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