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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    Are you posting this as some kind of disclaimer or something? I'm fully aware that this is just a forum.
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    The point is, I wasn't even given one complete interview. I don't mind if people from Target HR see this, in fact I hope they do. I'm just telling my story and asking for thoughts and advice... There's no hearsay going on... There's plenty of evidence to substantiate my statements. If I do...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    What's the point of calling the recruiter back? If I do anything, I'm either going to contact corporate or file a claim with the EEOC.
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    I worked in retail for years before teaching and getting time off to pray on Fridays has NEVER been an issue. I have always been liked and well respected by my coworkers and management. I've even had managers who would kindly remind me to pray (at work) when I was working too hard and forgot...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    There's a distinction between the regular daily prayers and the Friday prayer. The regular daily prayers take about 5-7 minutes to complete, they have flexible times, and of course they can be performed alone. It doesn't take longer than a bathroom or cigarette break would take. If your...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    It's an obligation for all Muslims... However attendance is not tracked or enforced by local leaders. As with all religions, some Muslims are not very religious... That being said, many non-religious Muslims still go out of their way to attend the Friday prayer. I consider myself a practicing...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    I work a half day on Friday, it's convenient.
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    do you really think it could hurt my employability elsewhere? How exactly?
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    Just in case someone in need of information ever stumbles on this thread: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964 ("Title VII") prohibits employers, except religious organizations 3 4 5, from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    The recruiter left a voicemail... I can only assume he knew that he was being recorded. I asked for 2-3 hours a week to duck out of work, drive to a mosque, pray, and return. As a Muslim, I cannot skip this once a week congregational prayer unless I am sick or traveling... It only happens at a...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    It wouldn't be justified if such an action was focused solely on punishing a corporate machine or enacting revenge. For me, the point would be to make sure that the next person who comes along, whether they be Muslim, Jewish, or whatever else gets a fair chance to work for the company as an ETL...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    I am debating forwarding the scenario and all evidence to a civil rights organization, but I'm not sure how far I'd be willing to go to expose injustice. I do feel obligated to make sure Target knows that this kind of stuff isn't OK, but I don't have time to go through the run around. Trying to...
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    Archived Prospective ETL, questions about religious accommodations and grooming.

    Update: The recruiter called me today to inform me that Target was unwilling to provide reasonable accommodation for religious services on Fridays. 24/7 availability is a core role of an ETL, and due to this, Target will not be continuing the interview process. Thoughts?
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    One year of teaching has definitely taught me more than any other job I've ever had... That being said I feel as if I've already capitalized on the greatest portion of knowledge and experience available at any given time. In order to further refine the skill, and truly gain the wisdom of a...
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    It's the same with any big box retail, I know it isn't glamorous. I would have to see a significant pay increase to sign up with Target. Maybe not 50k to start, but I definitely wouldn't even consider for 33k.
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    I don't know if it's smart to identify myself by naming my degrees or location... However I will say that I double majored in two fields and that being well educated is not so uncommon when you live in a college town. No matter how you look at it, 50k a year is 20k more than 30k and I need to...
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    I can practice smiling like the people in the ads too
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    So it would be better if I watched a bunch of target commercials?
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    Archived Prospective ETL: should I send letters of recommendation to recruiter?

    I'm in the initial stages of interviewing for an ETL position. I have 4 years (non-management) retail experience, but I'm coming from a first year teaching position at a private IB diploma school. I love the job, and they've offered me a new contract... but my wife is pregnant and teaching...
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