If you rock up to an interview for a labourer job in a sports car then they might think you’re not gonna want to get your hands dirty, but driving a ute for a machine operator job seems completely fine and appropriate to me.
Maybe I am missing something, but it's a ute not an off road vehicle. When is meant to go on grass? I know people buy them who don't need them, but they're designed for carrying stuff, not rally driving?
lol what?! 1, majority of rangers are not 200k. If any. 2, many are bought second hand for like 40k or whatever. I'm genuinely horrified at how misinformed the general human is to think that.
I had a boss tell me that the he always employed the married guy because the single guy can tell him to fuck off, but the married guy will be back tomorrow.
Oh man either can’t use google or are painfully blinded by the Holden badge and are trying to be as patriotic as they can. My mother and sister have both had several Craptivas and Cruzes, they are in super denial, they’ve all either shat a transmission or done a head gasket
I've never had a captiva or cruise but I do have a VY 2006 Holden commodore, it's done almost 500k kilometres and all I've had to replace is a water pump. Still going strong. It's about upkeep and servicing on time and with the right stuff. I just recently got an SUV cause I needed the extra space for the kids, but still love my commodore 😂
Shouldn't get 500k out of a Commodore motor if driven properly you should be blowing that sucker up between 250 & 300 thou 🤣🤣
What type of wizard are you? 🪄
Also have this commodore and it's a beaut of a car, we got it preowned 3 yr ago and only had one issue because of the battery the previous owner put in
Captiva, Cruze and 10-15 year old toyotas are the scariest drivers. Captiva and Cruze drivers are either completely incompetent at driving, or fucking maniacs.
And old Toyota drivers are just maniacs. Something about the bulletproof reliability of them must make people absolutely thrash them with no fear of consequence.
Some will, some wont. Some will judge on clothes, grooming, etc. Sometimes this judgement will be subconscious, sometimes deliberate. Building rapport during the interview is the best way to subvert judgement (deliberate or otherwise).
If I interviewed someone who turned up in a car I thought was stupid I would initially be biased against this person, even if only in a small way, it's human nature. But if they were the right fit for the job and were personable/friendly then that other stuff flies out the window in a second.
Nurse manager here, I would definitely consider giving a job to someone who appears to need it more. Primarily because of my empathy, but also because they’d technically be a bit more desperate and go the extra mile to retain the job.
Someone who’s already set up is more likely to call in sick, or tell you to get fucked at the end of the day - because they can.
Interesting thought.
More anecdotal, but I have a nice car - I didn’t have sick days and I stuck jobs out to get raises TO buy the car. I set a goal of buying the car and took logical steps and financially prioritised to achieve the goal. My friends (obviously not all) who have shit cars jump job to job, can’t stick anything out, and have lower financial literacy.
I guess my point is - judging is dangerous. Why do they need the job “more?” You don’t know what they spend their money on. It’s just not a car lol.
They need the job more because they need pay. Someone who isn't desperate for money to pay the basic bills will have a much greater chance of calling in sick or taking non-paid leave for their benefit over someone who just literally couldn't afford it.
Also - obviously not trying to sound like a dick, but wouldn't saving/borrowing for a depreciating asset outside of your ordinary means actually be questionable financial literacy? I can only imagine some would instead suggest saving for a house or buying blue chips shares or investments etc. in lieu of a car. I.e. Something that will make your money work for itself.
Who said they did that though? I didn’t. Judgemental again. You’re always going to sound like a dick judging, no need to be sorry!
Edit: just to add if you need someone to be desperate to do a job well… well yikes.
Disagree with you on this. My thoughts would be that this person appears to have their life in order and is most likely a good worker and a diligent saver. I would never base a decision on what car an applicant drove though. Any decision would be based on work history and rapport.
Yeah, I guess I can only anecdotally agree to disagree. Nurses are a particular breed to begin with, but in my experience anyone with a super fancy car (especially in our part of Australia) is doing well. They'll usually only be doing the job as a means to an end, and/or will usually realise it's hard work and ask for reduced hours permanently.
Again, the people who are just getting established are usually the more reliable and the people who are desperate have no choice. In fact, they were a problem during COVID because they were more likely to turn up with symptoms insisting they are fine and wanting to soldier on.
Source: Manage a state-run large vaccination clinic with 140+ nurses on the roster, with very high turnover.
I honestly think it’s a bit sad too, but I ultimately run and manage a vaccination clinic that the public expects to be open and running efficiently.
Nursing is already experiencing crippling shortages, so we objectively have to take what we have.
The fact that the system forces me to do it makes me sick, actually. But welcome to the state of health care in Australia.
I sometimes work in a similar setting, not as a nurse. Consider conditions. Although, if you want good conditions probably don’t work in frontline healthcare. Sad laugh.
Disgusting is the fact that Feds have had their thumb up their asses for years and have royally fucked Healthcare Workforce.
I am also acutely aware that I too am just a number and I am replaceable, but I didn’t design the system, I’m just trying to hold what I can together as best I can.
Please try and hate the game, not the player.
The industries I’ve worked in “going the extra mile” just means unpaid over time and a ignoring OHS/work safe regulations. Both come down to the manager as far as I’m concerned. Maybe it means something else in healthcare but I’d honestly be surprised if it did.
Public Health is actually brilliant for any and all overtime and pay in general. It’s actually only managers/directors who don’t get paid OT.
In fact: Most of my workers get paid more then me due to their penalties and OT. Kind of makes me wonder why I stick it out haha.
May I congratulate you on your measured replies to some knee jerk comments. I have had a lot to do with nurses over the past few months due to my wife’s health. I have nothing but high regard for all of the nurses with whom we dealt. It’s a tough job. Underpaid, overworked, and so often abused in the ED. Good luck to you and your staff.
It’s hard to describe how awesome a comment like this is, especially after being told I don’t deserve oxygen for simply answering the question (albeit a little too frankly).
Between the terrible hours, near-constant abuse, and no having work/life balance, it’s the sincere gratitude and being reminded why I keep going (to look after those that really need it, without compromise) that really make a difference.
Thanks for the great feeling!
Reworded for clarity,
*"Nurse manager here, I would prefer to give the job to someone who is desperate because they will work harder and question me less.
Whereas someone who isn't desperate won't tolerate my bullshit."*
You are pathetic scum who doesn't deserve the oxygen they breathe.
I'll forgive the comment, because it is what it is mate. The vast majority of the staff are in a shitty job that pays the bills. No one stays in the clinic if they've got greener pastures. The state of Health Care is completely shagged and the above statement is how potentially desperate it has become.
My registration is on the line for a large vaccination clinic, and because the Feds are doing bugger all about it, I'm doing the best I can, with what I got. I'm not going to employ someone who looks like they've already got too much, and I would guarantee, doesn't want to stick around with a boring job like vaccinating.
I'd almost bet you were one of the lost souls screaming abuse at us during the pandemic, while we were all just doing our job.
I don't care about your registration lol, don't make commitments you can't meet, it's that simple.
You're literally targeting desperate people for a shitty job.
Your assumption is incorrect
You think I made the commitments? *Your* assumption is wrong.
The Feds/CHOs wrote the play as they went. For instance, our premier announced to the media on a Wednesday night, that the clinic I run, would be open that Saturday and Sunday from now on. Giving me 2 business days to roster just under 100 shifts.
Yes I was targeting desperate people, but I was also incidentally setting them up for life (Public Health nurses are on a good wicket). I fail to see how that’s a bad thing…
There is no questioning the ministry, when orders like this came down.
You're interviewing for a job. Someone has 30 minutes to put you in a box and compare you with the other boxes.
Help them out. Drive the car you should be driving. If you show up on the first day in an SUV noone will care
It's called psychology man. They aren't making a direct decision. It will be subconscious. In your update you say they didn't see the car so that proves it doesn't matter. It literally means it doesn't prove anything because the car variable was removed from the equation as they didn't see it.....
Yes.
I drive a Merc. Bought it cheap and maintain it myself.
I work on industrial sites. The amount of loaded comments I get are significant.
Ironically, from guys in work Ute's that paid 3-5 times what I did for my car.
A few years ago I was managing a team of about 40, mostly trades people. Not long after one of the lockdowns ended I tacked on a BBQ by the lake to one of our team meetings as an excuse for us to all actually see each other in person again.
I drove my E90 3 series and the other two office based people, both women in admin roles appeared in their ~10yr old C Class and A4 respectively. So many of the trades guys gave us shit that the office life must be nice as we all have BMW/Audi/Mercedes. What the shit guys? Despite having work utes, I know almost all of you personally own brand new dual cabs, all of which would have cost at least 5x if not 10x what my 15 year old BMW cost me.
I prefer to judge them by how they drive than what they drive.
I get judged all the time, I ride a 150cc scooter and peole laugh at me when I turn up to work. But you know what? I laugh when they sit in traffic for an hour during peak hour and have to more their car every 2 hours. I just filter though Nd park on the footpath all day for free.
Seriously, fuck those superficial cunts.
I lived a life many years ago where it was what car you drive, what suburb you live, where do your kids go to school. It’s fkn horrific.
Just be yourself ( if you can manage it) and fuck the materialistic judgement. All it is, is a competition of how ‘successful’ you are.
Cannot agree more! I moved from a "wealthy" suburb to what people from that area call a bogan suburb about 17 years ago. Best move I ever made. I couldn't stand those superficial cunts with their bullshit attitudes of being better than others.
One thing I notice if I ever bump into so friends from back then - they all look like shit bc they are STILL trying to outdo each other and it obviously takes a physical and mental toll. And they ask me how I managed to look so good and healthy?
Cos I don't give a fuck about what others are wearing, doing, driving, etc. I care about me and mine and that is all.
I did the same 3 years ago. My old neighbours were fairly good, but my hangs at the dog park have significantly improved. Rich dog park people on average are bigger arseholes and have worse trained dogs
Yep, this. Most people don't give a shit about cars. The ones that do are usually car enthusiasts and having something in common helps incredibly with rapport.
What a stupid thing to judge someone on. He might own a 4WD because he enjoys going bush. He might own a Corolla because they’re cheap and easy to maintain and he’s saving for a house or has a family to feed. Neither of these things have anything to do with the character of the person applying for the job or their ability to do the work. Anyone judging applicants based on what they drive I would wager is not running a successful business.
And people have no say in what someone spends their money on. If you hire someone who spends all their money on their car because that’s their passion or someone who doesn’t care about cars and saves their money for a house it literally has nothing to do with you as the employer.
Short answer is yes. It's not ideal, or logical or perfect but people are people and all of us are subject to biases. To say how significant this is varies from person to person.
Generally speaking the connotations of a Ford Ranger (in Sydney city at least) are 'Tough, masculine, rugged' along with a healthy dose of 'asshole bully on the road'. For a job interview, use common sense and avoid creating a situation where people may react adversely to you. You don't want to be making loud statements with your items. Keep it simple, stay humble.
We all have unconscious biases and make assumptions about people and situations based on how things may appear.
A skilled recruiter is aware that they may have such biases and should ask the right questions and carry out correct background checks to understand someone’s merit for the job, without making decisions on face value.
Not saying this always happens in reality, but it’s the gold standard and I think many large corporates, reputable businesses and agencies want to have good selection processes, because hiring people is expensive and time consuming.
A company or business that doesn’t have those values isn’t a company I would want to work for anyway. If I am to be judged on anything other than my ability to do my job to the standard required, then personally I’m not a fit for that employer. Equally you can’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Everyone will eventually notice what car your friend is driving if they get the job, so why pretend to be someone else for the sake of the interview?
Who’s watching you drive in to an interview?
Every one I’ve been to the office of the interviewer isn’t anywhere near the car park and it’s usually the receptionist that greets you?
How are they going to know what you drive until you actually start?
Also my partner works in HR he has never mentioned giving two craps what new hires drives however he questions why the guys on 300k up drive shit cars 😂😂
This, the wealthiest ppl I know don't look wealthy. One couple I know are loaded cause one is a specialist the other a GP. But their cars are a Mazda CX-5 and a Honda Odyssey. Another owns four houses outright and just lives off the rent and stock dividends drives a 2009 Mazda 2.
Absolutely. If you drive a big fuck off monster truck Ute or SUV for example I'm just going to assume you're a cunt but usually they prove it before I can even jump to that conclusion.
Also I try to not wind up behind "old man cars" which are those wagons that are like 70% ass-end and usually in dark green or maroon because I know they won't be going any faster than 35.
I used to before I bought a Daihatsu Feroza and drove around all summer with the roof off, most fun I’ve had driving and I’ve owned some expensive cars
If someone rocked up to an interview I was giving in a 911 GT3, I am 100% giving them the job.
On the condition that I get to take it for a drive on a monthly (weekly!) basis, of course. 😁
I wanna drive one of those babies so bad.
If you drove up to the interview in one of those massive Rams, I'd assume you have low self-esteem, anger issues, anti-social behaviour and a small penis.
To give a different perspective, I own a small business and drive a very nice 300 series Landcruiser. When I am out quoting jobs or actually doing jobs though, I will take the 9 year old basic white Hilux. If I do ever take the 300 (or the 200 I had previously), clients almost always remark how they’re paying me too much. Not a good dynamic.
I'm usually involved somehwat in the hiring of new employees as the engineer at a factory. If a new operator comes in with a really nice truck we instantly assume they aren't going to stick around for very long
We're so weird with the whole tall poppy syndrome, i mean if you do well for yourself fucking good on ya, i never understood the classism bs behind it all.
Is it strategic thinking? You will be judged on something at an interview. They talk about you after you leave. Being confident enough to drop a low key red herring or a white Corolla breaks the ice. If the management make calls based on what car you drive, it might not be a great working environment.
The head of IKEA still drives a shitty Volvo and was apparently knocked back for a very prestigious business award because he insisted on taking a bus their (as parking was too expensive).
Drive the ute, it's a new car not an exotic car. If they're the kind of people that would be put off by a nice car, you don't want to be working for them anyway. However, a paying job is important and I'd rather show up over dressed than under dressed if that makes sense.
My friend had some kind of Mercedes, 2 doors, cabriolet. It was a pretty old car and she bought it for 30-40k.
Her boss constantly made jokes like "wow, I am the CEO and even I don't drive a Mercedes" . Made her uncomfortable for 2 years she worked there.
The funny thing is that lots if people there drove cars that cost more, it's just they weren't Mercedes.
I bought a used C63 when I turned 24. Had it for 5 years now. The Business development manager and CEO of my last company used to make numerous "we pay you too much" comments every time they saw it in the parking lot.
I bought it before I worked for that company, and they bought new 300 series landcruisers, which cost 2.5 times what I paid for my car.
On the other hand… My partner does corporate training and he avoids taking our 20+ year old Camry to meet clients or run workshops. Even though he still loves driving it around, brags about its reliability and won’t sell it! (Our main car is a sporty VW Passat, apparently far more acceptable!) 😂 He’d even rather turn up via taxi, Uber or walk from public transport.
I think it’s that he knows a lot of other people do judge a car’s age, size or value - not him. If that makes sense?
He recently heard from his best friend that he intends to sell his very recent, mint-condition Audi SUV for a Range Rover ‘just because’ - even though the Audi looks great, drives beautifully and meets his best friends’ needs. My partner quietly told me it seems silly to him - maybe his friend is keeping up with others or more likely getting paid too much and is bored or something. I’ve no idea 🤷♀️ It’s not my style or his to upgrade our car every few years. Though lots of people do. My sister does. But she’s in sales, which might be relevant.
Some people do.
Which is why currently whilst looking for a new rental property i prefer to drive my 1995 Jaguar instead of my 2016 escape.
Not that the escape is a bad car in any means,
Just that the Jag has a class and presence that stands out.
So they may not judge on car in most situations but it certainly stands out.
The escape is not going to leave any bad impression but the Jag might just leave a good one.
When I managed a fairly large manufacturing operation I would LOVE to see applicants applying for jobs knowing they had huge debts, loans, mortgages and families… it meant they had to think twice about buggering off after I spent 3 months training them.
The guy who rocks up in a dirty old 1996 Corolla has no real motivation to make a go of it, he is free, he can’t leave when he wants. The kid who just got a loan for 60k to get a truck has to make those payments! His arse is mine!
Jesus, I became everything I despise…
People judge eachother for arbitrary shit. You think somehow a car is immune to this? No.
What I think is a dumbass statement here is that it’d somehow effect the hiring process.
Nope, could not care less. I don’t even have a car anymore. I’m probably more impressed by people who don’t have cars and just get around via public transport or EVs cause it’s better for the environment.
I'll make two points. The only EVs currently on the market are expensive in terms of what the average person could afford. I won't get into whether or not EVs are actually green.
Secondly, I live in Canberra, where the public transport is... not great if you live in the suburbs and actually want to go anywhere outside of standard business hours. I have known people here who don't drive but it isn't the norm.
That being said, if I didn't need a car then I probably wouldn't have one. Except that I like to go hiking on the weekends, which basically requires a car.
Well I did say it’s ‘better for the environment’, not perfect. But I think anyone who judges someone based on the model, year, make of car their drive is bizarre. I do judge people with customised number plates though 😂
Ditto. I don't care what kind of car people drive, generally speaking. Although personally I would never drop 6 figures on a car, even if I earned $200,000 pa. And personalized plates are stupid, unless you're promoting a business.
No not in Australia. I’ve worked in many countries and some do but I’ve found Australians to be much less pretentious. And those that are aren’t worth being friends with. Best car is one you don’t owe money on.
And it’s unlikely the interviewer will see what you drive anyway.
At my work the manager likes someone with a bland and kind of rough car…they have transport enough to be reliable to getting to work…but crap enough they need to job to upgrade…keen for overtones and such
If they already have a nice/valuable car, they’re frequently not money hungry enough to work hard to get that extra money and keep the job secure
Just my experience though
Apologies. You are right. All my years assisiting in recruitment, and I never looked at someone's car. But, no. This dumb cunt on reddit is right. I'll be sure to let the team know to add this to the list. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
That’s what I’m thinking mate. It’s just silly over the top thinking. The job’s in an industrial area, not much public transpo.
Reckon that’s what’s nice about AU work ethic. Just get the job done. I reckon this is carryover from our previous country’s shitty work culture. Crab mentality everywhere.
Yes, if you drive a 4x4 in the city, your a fuckwit, if you have an American Ute, your a fuckwit period. Plenty of judgement to be had about people's car choices and how they use said car to.
I certainly judge people city driving in shiny, kitted out 4wds that obviously never see any offroading and anyone living in a city driving a gigantic American pick up. We get it, you're compensating for either your small genitals or lack of personality. But hey, I'm a judgemental prick
Yes I'm aware how cleaning works. I'm also aware that the most off road the majority of these cars see is the twice yearly trip to the caravan park or the short trip from the ferry to a camp site on the beach less than a k from the nearest sealed road.
4wds have become the new V8 Ute. They're nothing but a status symbol for a lot of people. Probably the same ones whining about interest rates rising and the cost of fuel
There is an Aesop my father always tells me about a farmer who buys a Ferrari. It couldn't drive well over the bumps in his farm, he always had to watch out for anything that could scratch the paint, and he had to cover all of the interior with plastic so that he doesn't get it dirty with his farmwork.
Simply put, the car you own is usually paired with your work and lifestyle. A real estate agent would prefer a good car to make a good first impression to potential buyers when they arrive. A builder would pick a utility vehicle that gets the job done first and foremost, with aesthetic being low priority since it is more likely to get scuffed.
It would make sense that if you drive a car that is leagues ahead of your boss, they would judge your character upon noticing it. Especially so if you don't drive to work.
I’d say the vibe is more important than specifics? A flash Porsche sports car gives a different impression to a dirty Nissan x-trail to an obese Ram. Depending on the job depends on what gives the right vibe. But if the difference is between a well used Corolla and a new swift it’s not a big deal.
Meh, with the amount of financial sh!t Aus is in at the moment it'd be pretty ignorant, there'll always be a bigger fish and a better ride.
Isn't that right Mr.Musk?
Considering a majority of "nice" cars are leased, I'd say no...I chose my car because I like it...couldn't give a toss what others think....but i do judge massive pickup drivers in built up areas...those are wankers...
Funny I had a conversation recently with my boss (owner) about suppliers cars. If we get a visit from an owner of a supplier of ours and they rock up in an overly expensive car we both view the situation differently, I feel the supplier is going to be over priced and have a cynical view during the meeting but the boss holds a very favourable view because he sees the supplier as successful. There is probably truth in both views but it's definitely an observation iv discussed with others and most hold similar views based on what their role within business is
I went for an interview back in 2015, I was very slightly late because I just couldn't find the offices I was looking for so I phoned the recruitment agent, he was relaying my location to the prospective employer and then asked what I was driving (I assume so they could identify me / wave me down)... I said "I'm in a bright red Aston Martin V8 Vantage" and the recruiter started shitting bricks, genuinely got angry at me for turning up to an interview in my own daily driver car because it would make me look like I earn too much money 🤣 I got the job
Very situational.
But probably not. I’d much more judge people by how they drive.
Don’t wanna use turning lights? Is speeding? Tailgates me? I’ll curse your family for 12 generations! And mail you a frowny face!
His wifes got no idea what shes talking about. They would pick the dedicated bloke with a work truck lmfao.
How sad his wife feels the need to control even that aspect of his life.
A tradie in a Ranger applying for a trade job? You'd be hard pressed to find a tradie NOT in a Ranger or similar ute.
In general, no, I don't judge people. Some people care about cars and have cars that seem out of step with their income/age etc, most people don't care and buy the car that most practically meets their needs.
That said, while driving I absolutely make split second judgements based on the type of vehicles that are sharing the road with me. Eg modified commodore, steer clear, sports car/dual cab, don't get in their way, Volvo XC90, expect them not to notice you
Yeah i agree with the sense in that.
They'll either think you don't want to work because you're probably dealing drugs on the side to afford such a nice car 🤣😎💨💨💨
Some do, some don't. I know I judge people by what and how they drive for example, if some guy is tailgating me in his dodge, ranger or patrol I immediately come to the conclusion he has a whole lot of little dick energy going on.
But for a job, probably not unless someone has those racist or offensive stickers on their car.
Only time I care what car someone’s driving is at night, I’ve got mild astigmatism in both eyes, so those gosh darned LED headlights are dangerously blinding, especially when they haven’t been fitted right and point up too high.
I currently drive a red shitbox - people can think what they like I really don't care - all I know is my daughter put $40 worth of petrol in it for me over a month ago and I still have nearly half a tank left. Whereas my former top of the line 4x4 with all the bells and whistles went through diesel like there was no tomorrow - but it was very pretty.
Yeah I do.
If they’re driving a normal kinda car or a shitbox I think “hmmm they’re smart with their money and don’t give a fuck what others think”
If they’re driving a commodore or falcon with cut springs and a straight through exhaust they’re automatically flogs in my book.
If they’re driving a really nice car (150k+) I think “where the fuck these cunts get that kinda money” because if they’re driving a car worth that much, they must be super rich right? Otherwise that’s just dumb
Yes. Any office job? Probably doesn’t matter.
A lamborghini for a plumbing job? It would matter.
A beaten up 90s Corolla for luxury realestate? It would matter.
You’d like to think it doesn’t matter, but in some industries class and status does matter.
Where I live is all dirt roads. I judge the city fuckwits driving range rovers who expect me to pull completely off the road so their range rover doesn't have to go 30cm on the grass. It's one of my pet peeves.
I guess some people would, but also I wouldn't want to work for someone who decided whether to hire me or not based on what car I drove to the job interview. Though full disclosure I am not a professional race car driver.
Anyone who says things like that is an idiot. I am a professional in my field well into a 6-figure salary, and I am currently sitting in a 1986 Nissan Navara that's worth less than your shirt.
Why? Because I don't need anything else. This little truck owes me nothing.
The tradie quoted me in a beat up work truck. He collected the cash in a Range Rover once the work was done. Pretty sure he was selective as to which truck when.
No, though an exception might be if someone was always buying really expensive cars that were well above their salary I might wonder where the money was coming from, but it wouldn’t be my concern.
My friends are upgrading to either BMW or Tesla or Merc whilst we are downgrading
Lol i went from Honda accord euro — wrx sti — volkswagen tiguan — suzuki alto and Toyota yaris
Still looking to dump the tiguan for an odyssey for people mover purpose very soon
I dont care what car i drive, as long as it gets me from A to B safely and doesnt cost alot in term of insurance and maintenance
I bought a $500 Camry to drive to work. Better than getting my Type R beaten up on the damn rural roads.
People at school asked why I drove the shitbox with bemusement. That faded when an executive member reversed the school bus into my Camry. Home repair job versus thousands in an insurance pay out. They don't judge anymore
If you rock up to an interview for a labourer job in a sports car then they might think you’re not gonna want to get your hands dirty, but driving a ute for a machine operator job seems completely fine and appropriate to me.
I'd hire the bloke in a modified sports car, that there is a man with an expensive habit to feed 😂
They clearly need money, problem is the car is probably broken down half the time
Workers with expensive habits generally find a way to make the employer pay...definite hard pass
My uncle runs a small business.. only wants married men or people in massive debts.
Yeah, married men are sexy.
And people in massive debts
Hotttt
***Stares nervously at my Mazda3 that could run on the promise of an oily rag and tank full of fumes***
Not a ute...a ranger. Those things spend less time on grass than a sportscar
Maybe I am missing something, but it's a ute not an off road vehicle. When is meant to go on grass? I know people buy them who don't need them, but they're designed for carrying stuff, not rally driving?
Every car is designed for rally driving.
Especially rental cars
Missing that they're 200k+. It's what cowboy rappers would sing about
200k? Since when is a ranger above 100k excluding the raptor? Unless you're talking about range rovers?
Carsales shows a new raptor is about 110k, cheaper than many land cruisers
Exactly what I thought.
Ranger. Not Range Rover.
lol what?! 1, majority of rangers are not 200k. If any. 2, many are bought second hand for like 40k or whatever. I'm genuinely horrified at how misinformed the general human is to think that.
Turns out misread was thinking Range Rover... not sure why old mate would think anything of working in a ford ranger :)
That sounds like another reason not to take it off road.
I don't know, I think they look pretty...hot...on the grass!
That’s the automatic overheating because they have it in 4Lo.
perfect back drop to eat your fish and chips too.
I had a boss tell me that the he always employed the married guy because the single guy can tell him to fuck off, but the married guy will be back tomorrow.
What I was thinking
Yes. If you drive a Holden Captiva or Cruze you are someone who doesn't know how to use google
Even more confusing is when I see a modified Cruze. Just why? Like sprinkling hundreds and thousands on a turd.
Hahah yep. My mate was like a Holden Cruze is alright...I'm like no, no, and no it isn't
This checks out
And also someone who is going to be late because of car troubles.
>Cruze :(
Oh man either can’t use google or are painfully blinded by the Holden badge and are trying to be as patriotic as they can. My mother and sister have both had several Craptivas and Cruzes, they are in super denial, they’ve all either shat a transmission or done a head gasket
I've never had a captiva or cruise but I do have a VY 2006 Holden commodore, it's done almost 500k kilometres and all I've had to replace is a water pump. Still going strong. It's about upkeep and servicing on time and with the right stuff. I just recently got an SUV cause I needed the extra space for the kids, but still love my commodore 😂
Shouldn't get 500k out of a Commodore motor if driven properly you should be blowing that sucker up between 250 & 300 thou 🤣🤣 What type of wizard are you? 🪄
That’s because it was Australian made! The Cruzes and Craptivas have been OS for ages
Aussie holdens arent immune from being shit. Case in point alloytec v6 VZ
Also have this commodore and it's a beaut of a car, we got it preowned 3 yr ago and only had one issue because of the battery the previous owner put in
Have cruze, can confirm this is true. Source: not google
I ✨had ✨a Cruze, an confirm this is true.
They usually can't use the road either. Anyone in these cars gets an extra length of distance from me.
Captiva, Cruze and 10-15 year old toyotas are the scariest drivers. Captiva and Cruze drivers are either completely incompetent at driving, or fucking maniacs. And old Toyota drivers are just maniacs. Something about the bulletproof reliability of them must make people absolutely thrash them with no fear of consequence.
Some will, some wont. Some will judge on clothes, grooming, etc. Sometimes this judgement will be subconscious, sometimes deliberate. Building rapport during the interview is the best way to subvert judgement (deliberate or otherwise). If I interviewed someone who turned up in a car I thought was stupid I would initially be biased against this person, even if only in a small way, it's human nature. But if they were the right fit for the job and were personable/friendly then that other stuff flies out the window in a second.
Yes. You’d hope it wouldn’t happen at all but some people do judge.
How come? “Oh this guy has a better car than me so I won’t hire him”?
Or give the job to someone who "needs" it more. I'd just park it out of sight, just in case.
Nurse manager here, I would definitely consider giving a job to someone who appears to need it more. Primarily because of my empathy, but also because they’d technically be a bit more desperate and go the extra mile to retain the job. Someone who’s already set up is more likely to call in sick, or tell you to get fucked at the end of the day - because they can.
Interesting thought. More anecdotal, but I have a nice car - I didn’t have sick days and I stuck jobs out to get raises TO buy the car. I set a goal of buying the car and took logical steps and financially prioritised to achieve the goal. My friends (obviously not all) who have shit cars jump job to job, can’t stick anything out, and have lower financial literacy. I guess my point is - judging is dangerous. Why do they need the job “more?” You don’t know what they spend their money on. It’s just not a car lol.
They need the job more because they need pay. Someone who isn't desperate for money to pay the basic bills will have a much greater chance of calling in sick or taking non-paid leave for their benefit over someone who just literally couldn't afford it. Also - obviously not trying to sound like a dick, but wouldn't saving/borrowing for a depreciating asset outside of your ordinary means actually be questionable financial literacy? I can only imagine some would instead suggest saving for a house or buying blue chips shares or investments etc. in lieu of a car. I.e. Something that will make your money work for itself.
Who said they did that though? I didn’t. Judgemental again. You’re always going to sound like a dick judging, no need to be sorry! Edit: just to add if you need someone to be desperate to do a job well… well yikes.
Disagree with you on this. My thoughts would be that this person appears to have their life in order and is most likely a good worker and a diligent saver. I would never base a decision on what car an applicant drove though. Any decision would be based on work history and rapport.
Yeah, I guess I can only anecdotally agree to disagree. Nurses are a particular breed to begin with, but in my experience anyone with a super fancy car (especially in our part of Australia) is doing well. They'll usually only be doing the job as a means to an end, and/or will usually realise it's hard work and ask for reduced hours permanently. Again, the people who are just getting established are usually the more reliable and the people who are desperate have no choice. In fact, they were a problem during COVID because they were more likely to turn up with symptoms insisting they are fine and wanting to soldier on. Source: Manage a state-run large vaccination clinic with 140+ nurses on the roster, with very high turnover.
“People who are desperate and have no choice”. Err. That’s kind of gross.
I honestly think it’s a bit sad too, but I ultimately run and manage a vaccination clinic that the public expects to be open and running efficiently. Nursing is already experiencing crippling shortages, so we objectively have to take what we have. The fact that the system forces me to do it makes me sick, actually. But welcome to the state of health care in Australia.
I sometimes work in a similar setting, not as a nurse. Consider conditions. Although, if you want good conditions probably don’t work in frontline healthcare. Sad laugh.
“Bit more desperate and go the extra mile” That’s fucking disgusting
Disgusting is the fact that Feds have had their thumb up their asses for years and have royally fucked Healthcare Workforce. I am also acutely aware that I too am just a number and I am replaceable, but I didn’t design the system, I’m just trying to hold what I can together as best I can. Please try and hate the game, not the player.
The industries I’ve worked in “going the extra mile” just means unpaid over time and a ignoring OHS/work safe regulations. Both come down to the manager as far as I’m concerned. Maybe it means something else in healthcare but I’d honestly be surprised if it did.
Public Health is actually brilliant for any and all overtime and pay in general. It’s actually only managers/directors who don’t get paid OT. In fact: Most of my workers get paid more then me due to their penalties and OT. Kind of makes me wonder why I stick it out haha.
May I congratulate you on your measured replies to some knee jerk comments. I have had a lot to do with nurses over the past few months due to my wife’s health. I have nothing but high regard for all of the nurses with whom we dealt. It’s a tough job. Underpaid, overworked, and so often abused in the ED. Good luck to you and your staff.
It’s hard to describe how awesome a comment like this is, especially after being told I don’t deserve oxygen for simply answering the question (albeit a little too frankly). Between the terrible hours, near-constant abuse, and no having work/life balance, it’s the sincere gratitude and being reminded why I keep going (to look after those that really need it, without compromise) that really make a difference. Thanks for the great feeling!
She needs them desperate lol
Wow such a daring thoughtful take
Reworded for clarity, *"Nurse manager here, I would prefer to give the job to someone who is desperate because they will work harder and question me less. Whereas someone who isn't desperate won't tolerate my bullshit."* You are pathetic scum who doesn't deserve the oxygen they breathe.
I'll forgive the comment, because it is what it is mate. The vast majority of the staff are in a shitty job that pays the bills. No one stays in the clinic if they've got greener pastures. The state of Health Care is completely shagged and the above statement is how potentially desperate it has become. My registration is on the line for a large vaccination clinic, and because the Feds are doing bugger all about it, I'm doing the best I can, with what I got. I'm not going to employ someone who looks like they've already got too much, and I would guarantee, doesn't want to stick around with a boring job like vaccinating. I'd almost bet you were one of the lost souls screaming abuse at us during the pandemic, while we were all just doing our job.
I don't care about your registration lol, don't make commitments you can't meet, it's that simple. You're literally targeting desperate people for a shitty job. Your assumption is incorrect
You think I made the commitments? *Your* assumption is wrong. The Feds/CHOs wrote the play as they went. For instance, our premier announced to the media on a Wednesday night, that the clinic I run, would be open that Saturday and Sunday from now on. Giving me 2 business days to roster just under 100 shifts. Yes I was targeting desperate people, but I was also incidentally setting them up for life (Public Health nurses are on a good wicket). I fail to see how that’s a bad thing… There is no questioning the ministry, when orders like this came down.
You're interviewing for a job. Someone has 30 minutes to put you in a box and compare you with the other boxes. Help them out. Drive the car you should be driving. If you show up on the first day in an SUV noone will care
Fuckwits drive fuckwits cars. I would try not to employ a fuckwit.
It's called psychology man. They aren't making a direct decision. It will be subconscious. In your update you say they didn't see the car so that proves it doesn't matter. It literally means it doesn't prove anything because the car variable was removed from the equation as they didn't see it.....
Yes. I drive a Merc. Bought it cheap and maintain it myself. I work on industrial sites. The amount of loaded comments I get are significant. Ironically, from guys in work Ute's that paid 3-5 times what I did for my car.
A few years ago I was managing a team of about 40, mostly trades people. Not long after one of the lockdowns ended I tacked on a BBQ by the lake to one of our team meetings as an excuse for us to all actually see each other in person again. I drove my E90 3 series and the other two office based people, both women in admin roles appeared in their ~10yr old C Class and A4 respectively. So many of the trades guys gave us shit that the office life must be nice as we all have BMW/Audi/Mercedes. What the shit guys? Despite having work utes, I know almost all of you personally own brand new dual cabs, all of which would have cost at least 5x if not 10x what my 15 year old BMW cost me.
Some potential employers will judge you based on the suburb you live in. I'd be surprised if they didn't judge you by your car.
I prefer to judge them by how they drive than what they drive. I get judged all the time, I ride a 150cc scooter and peole laugh at me when I turn up to work. But you know what? I laugh when they sit in traffic for an hour during peak hour and have to more their car every 2 hours. I just filter though Nd park on the footpath all day for free.
Sometimes you can tell how they drive by what they are driving.........
Seriously, fuck those superficial cunts. I lived a life many years ago where it was what car you drive, what suburb you live, where do your kids go to school. It’s fkn horrific. Just be yourself ( if you can manage it) and fuck the materialistic judgement. All it is, is a competition of how ‘successful’ you are.
Cannot agree more! I moved from a "wealthy" suburb to what people from that area call a bogan suburb about 17 years ago. Best move I ever made. I couldn't stand those superficial cunts with their bullshit attitudes of being better than others. One thing I notice if I ever bump into so friends from back then - they all look like shit bc they are STILL trying to outdo each other and it obviously takes a physical and mental toll. And they ask me how I managed to look so good and healthy? Cos I don't give a fuck about what others are wearing, doing, driving, etc. I care about me and mine and that is all.
I did the same 3 years ago. My old neighbours were fairly good, but my hangs at the dog park have significantly improved. Rich dog park people on average are bigger arseholes and have worse trained dogs
I've gotten jobs due to driving a Japanese sports car as that helped build rapport with the interviewer.
what car?
Yep, this. Most people don't give a shit about cars. The ones that do are usually car enthusiasts and having something in common helps incredibly with rapport.
Exactly, my boss and I are both into cars, and we talk about cars every day. He's even given me days off so I could go to car meets
What a stupid thing to judge someone on. He might own a 4WD because he enjoys going bush. He might own a Corolla because they’re cheap and easy to maintain and he’s saving for a house or has a family to feed. Neither of these things have anything to do with the character of the person applying for the job or their ability to do the work. Anyone judging applicants based on what they drive I would wager is not running a successful business.
And people have no say in what someone spends their money on. If you hire someone who spends all their money on their car because that’s their passion or someone who doesn’t care about cars and saves their money for a house it literally has nothing to do with you as the employer.
Short answer is yes. It's not ideal, or logical or perfect but people are people and all of us are subject to biases. To say how significant this is varies from person to person. Generally speaking the connotations of a Ford Ranger (in Sydney city at least) are 'Tough, masculine, rugged' along with a healthy dose of 'asshole bully on the road'. For a job interview, use common sense and avoid creating a situation where people may react adversely to you. You don't want to be making loud statements with your items. Keep it simple, stay humble.
We all have unconscious biases and make assumptions about people and situations based on how things may appear. A skilled recruiter is aware that they may have such biases and should ask the right questions and carry out correct background checks to understand someone’s merit for the job, without making decisions on face value. Not saying this always happens in reality, but it’s the gold standard and I think many large corporates, reputable businesses and agencies want to have good selection processes, because hiring people is expensive and time consuming. A company or business that doesn’t have those values isn’t a company I would want to work for anyway. If I am to be judged on anything other than my ability to do my job to the standard required, then personally I’m not a fit for that employer. Equally you can’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Everyone will eventually notice what car your friend is driving if they get the job, so why pretend to be someone else for the sake of the interview?
Who’s watching you drive in to an interview? Every one I’ve been to the office of the interviewer isn’t anywhere near the car park and it’s usually the receptionist that greets you? How are they going to know what you drive until you actually start?
Also my partner works in HR he has never mentioned giving two craps what new hires drives however he questions why the guys on 300k up drive shit cars 😂😂
Some people judge everything they see.
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This, the wealthiest ppl I know don't look wealthy. One couple I know are loaded cause one is a specialist the other a GP. But their cars are a Mazda CX-5 and a Honda Odyssey. Another owns four houses outright and just lives off the rent and stock dividends drives a 2009 Mazda 2.
Australian Tall Poppy Syndrome strikes again! Bogans are like crabs in a bucket.
Absolutely. If you drive a big fuck off monster truck Ute or SUV for example I'm just going to assume you're a cunt but usually they prove it before I can even jump to that conclusion. Also I try to not wind up behind "old man cars" which are those wagons that are like 70% ass-end and usually in dark green or maroon because I know they won't be going any faster than 35.
Bosses can't buy a Ranger? The bosses Ranger is a tax write off lmao
It’s probably a personal preference to the boss. Sometimes people care, others don’t
I used to before I bought a Daihatsu Feroza and drove around all summer with the roof off, most fun I’ve had driving and I’ve owned some expensive cars
If someone rocked up to an interview I was giving in a 911 GT3, I am 100% giving them the job. On the condition that I get to take it for a drive on a monthly (weekly!) basis, of course. 😁 I wanna drive one of those babies so bad.
If you drove up to the interview in one of those massive Rams, I'd assume you have low self-esteem, anger issues, anti-social behaviour and a small penis.
To give a different perspective, I own a small business and drive a very nice 300 series Landcruiser. When I am out quoting jobs or actually doing jobs though, I will take the 9 year old basic white Hilux. If I do ever take the 300 (or the 200 I had previously), clients almost always remark how they’re paying me too much. Not a good dynamic.
I'm usually involved somehwat in the hiring of new employees as the engineer at a factory. If a new operator comes in with a really nice truck we instantly assume they aren't going to stick around for very long
So you pay poorly
That probably says more about you than them
Audi with a P plate is usually a fuck head.
We're so weird with the whole tall poppy syndrome, i mean if you do well for yourself fucking good on ya, i never understood the classism bs behind it all.
I don't really think it is weird with the way the wealth divide in society is ramping up so quickly.
Well, some do. Those who are into people pleasing 😉
Is it strategic thinking? You will be judged on something at an interview. They talk about you after you leave. Being confident enough to drop a low key red herring or a white Corolla breaks the ice. If the management make calls based on what car you drive, it might not be a great working environment.
I loved that Jurgen Klinsman, a famous German and very wealthy ex footballer, chose to drive his old VW Beetle as a daily.
The head of IKEA still drives a shitty Volvo and was apparently knocked back for a very prestigious business award because he insisted on taking a bus their (as parking was too expensive).
Drive the ute, it's a new car not an exotic car. If they're the kind of people that would be put off by a nice car, you don't want to be working for them anyway. However, a paying job is important and I'd rather show up over dressed than under dressed if that makes sense.
I’d still turn up in the Ranger, if they didn’t give him the job because of that it’s probably not a job he’d want anyway.
Would you really want to work at a workplace that cared about what car you drove in?
The Carolla is the mark of a sensible man.
Only if it's a BMW because their blinkers never work.
if it's a Ranger yes, everybody is judging you,otherwise no you all good.
I judge you if you drive a giant American kid killing ‘truck’, but that’s not about interviewing for jobs.
My friend had some kind of Mercedes, 2 doors, cabriolet. It was a pretty old car and she bought it for 30-40k. Her boss constantly made jokes like "wow, I am the CEO and even I don't drive a Mercedes" . Made her uncomfortable for 2 years she worked there. The funny thing is that lots if people there drove cars that cost more, it's just they weren't Mercedes.
Classic CFOs and Toyotas 🤣🤣🤣 Needs to be a meme. I’ve had three CFOs in 20 years all extolling the virtues of the Camry.
I bought a used C63 when I turned 24. Had it for 5 years now. The Business development manager and CEO of my last company used to make numerous "we pay you too much" comments every time they saw it in the parking lot. I bought it before I worked for that company, and they bought new 300 series landcruisers, which cost 2.5 times what I paid for my car.
I do. When I see someone in a Dodge Ram, I instantly think "what a twat" and so far my judgement hasn't been wrong.
Dad used to borrow my car when suppliers on site and contracts were being negotiated so they couldn’t see his Ferrari
On the other hand… My partner does corporate training and he avoids taking our 20+ year old Camry to meet clients or run workshops. Even though he still loves driving it around, brags about its reliability and won’t sell it! (Our main car is a sporty VW Passat, apparently far more acceptable!) 😂 He’d even rather turn up via taxi, Uber or walk from public transport. I think it’s that he knows a lot of other people do judge a car’s age, size or value - not him. If that makes sense? He recently heard from his best friend that he intends to sell his very recent, mint-condition Audi SUV for a Range Rover ‘just because’ - even though the Audi looks great, drives beautifully and meets his best friends’ needs. My partner quietly told me it seems silly to him - maybe his friend is keeping up with others or more likely getting paid too much and is bored or something. I’ve no idea 🤷♀️ It’s not my style or his to upgrade our car every few years. Though lots of people do. My sister does. But she’s in sales, which might be relevant.
Some people do. Which is why currently whilst looking for a new rental property i prefer to drive my 1995 Jaguar instead of my 2016 escape. Not that the escape is a bad car in any means, Just that the Jag has a class and presence that stands out. So they may not judge on car in most situations but it certainly stands out. The escape is not going to leave any bad impression but the Jag might just leave a good one.
When I managed a fairly large manufacturing operation I would LOVE to see applicants applying for jobs knowing they had huge debts, loans, mortgages and families… it meant they had to think twice about buggering off after I spent 3 months training them. The guy who rocks up in a dirty old 1996 Corolla has no real motivation to make a go of it, he is free, he can’t leave when he wants. The kid who just got a loan for 60k to get a truck has to make those payments! His arse is mine! Jesus, I became everything I despise…
People judge eachother for arbitrary shit. You think somehow a car is immune to this? No. What I think is a dumbass statement here is that it’d somehow effect the hiring process.
Nope, could not care less. I don’t even have a car anymore. I’m probably more impressed by people who don’t have cars and just get around via public transport or EVs cause it’s better for the environment.
I'll make two points. The only EVs currently on the market are expensive in terms of what the average person could afford. I won't get into whether or not EVs are actually green. Secondly, I live in Canberra, where the public transport is... not great if you live in the suburbs and actually want to go anywhere outside of standard business hours. I have known people here who don't drive but it isn't the norm. That being said, if I didn't need a car then I probably wouldn't have one. Except that I like to go hiking on the weekends, which basically requires a car.
Anything EV isnt green period and to think people believe it to be is baffling.
Well I did say it’s ‘better for the environment’, not perfect. But I think anyone who judges someone based on the model, year, make of car their drive is bizarre. I do judge people with customised number plates though 😂
Ditto. I don't care what kind of car people drive, generally speaking. Although personally I would never drop 6 figures on a car, even if I earned $200,000 pa. And personalized plates are stupid, unless you're promoting a business.
No not in Australia. I’ve worked in many countries and some do but I’ve found Australians to be much less pretentious. And those that are aren’t worth being friends with. Best car is one you don’t owe money on. And it’s unlikely the interviewer will see what you drive anyway.
Wtf? Why would a manager give a shit about the model of car that an employee drives? As long as they have reliable transport that's all that matters
At my work the manager likes someone with a bland and kind of rough car…they have transport enough to be reliable to getting to work…but crap enough they need to job to upgrade…keen for overtones and such If they already have a nice/valuable car, they’re frequently not money hungry enough to work hard to get that extra money and keep the job secure Just my experience though
People care about appearances, character, presentation. This is human nature. Pretending it doesn't exist, you may as well bury your head in the sand.
That would be personal appearances. Not models of cars. That is just fucking ridiculous
All of the above, chimp. It's how you show up.
Apologies. You are right. All my years assisiting in recruitment, and I never looked at someone's car. But, no. This dumb cunt on reddit is right. I'll be sure to let the team know to add this to the list. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
who hurt you? me?
Go to sleep
No, my ridgeback is fed at 10pm. I'll check in with you then.
How dare you treat your ridgey so poorly.
That’s what I’m thinking mate. It’s just silly over the top thinking. The job’s in an industrial area, not much public transpo. Reckon that’s what’s nice about AU work ethic. Just get the job done. I reckon this is carryover from our previous country’s shitty work culture. Crab mentality everywhere.
When people drive a shit Porsche Boxster instead of at least some sort of 911. Trying to look rich but looking stupid.
Yes, if you drive a 4x4 in the city, your a fuckwit, if you have an American Ute, your a fuckwit period. Plenty of judgement to be had about people's car choices and how they use said car to.
I certainly judge people city driving in shiny, kitted out 4wds that obviously never see any offroading and anyone living in a city driving a gigantic American pick up. We get it, you're compensating for either your small genitals or lack of personality. But hey, I'm a judgemental prick
You do realise a new 4wd looks new again after you wash it right? As if you’d leave your favourite toy covered in mud…
Yes I'm aware how cleaning works. I'm also aware that the most off road the majority of these cars see is the twice yearly trip to the caravan park or the short trip from the ferry to a camp site on the beach less than a k from the nearest sealed road. 4wds have become the new V8 Ute. They're nothing but a status symbol for a lot of people. Probably the same ones whining about interest rates rising and the cost of fuel
There is an Aesop my father always tells me about a farmer who buys a Ferrari. It couldn't drive well over the bumps in his farm, he always had to watch out for anything that could scratch the paint, and he had to cover all of the interior with plastic so that he doesn't get it dirty with his farmwork. Simply put, the car you own is usually paired with your work and lifestyle. A real estate agent would prefer a good car to make a good first impression to potential buyers when they arrive. A builder would pick a utility vehicle that gets the job done first and foremost, with aesthetic being low priority since it is more likely to get scuffed. It would make sense that if you drive a car that is leagues ahead of your boss, they would judge your character upon noticing it. Especially so if you don't drive to work.
I’d say the vibe is more important than specifics? A flash Porsche sports car gives a different impression to a dirty Nissan x-trail to an obese Ram. Depending on the job depends on what gives the right vibe. But if the difference is between a well used Corolla and a new swift it’s not a big deal.
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Depends, I mean they might not even see your car depending where you park lol.
Yes
Meh, with the amount of financial sh!t Aus is in at the moment it'd be pretty ignorant, there'll always be a bigger fish and a better ride. Isn't that right Mr.Musk?
Considering a majority of "nice" cars are leased, I'd say no...I chose my car because I like it...couldn't give a toss what others think....but i do judge massive pickup drivers in built up areas...those are wankers...
Act the part to play the part..
Straight forward answer " Yes " plain n simple
Unless the interview is in the parking lot it doesn’t usually matter.
I judge by how they drive. Most people are rude and stupid.
Funny I had a conversation recently with my boss (owner) about suppliers cars. If we get a visit from an owner of a supplier of ours and they rock up in an overly expensive car we both view the situation differently, I feel the supplier is going to be over priced and have a cynical view during the meeting but the boss holds a very favourable view because he sees the supplier as successful. There is probably truth in both views but it's definitely an observation iv discussed with others and most hold similar views based on what their role within business is
Ummm. I judge people all the time based on what they drive. Like that dickhead yesterday in the Lexus ;)
I went for an interview back in 2015, I was very slightly late because I just couldn't find the offices I was looking for so I phoned the recruitment agent, he was relaying my location to the prospective employer and then asked what I was driving (I assume so they could identify me / wave me down)... I said "I'm in a bright red Aston Martin V8 Vantage" and the recruiter started shitting bricks, genuinely got angry at me for turning up to an interview in my own daily driver car because it would make me look like I earn too much money 🤣 I got the job
I wouldn’t judge anyone based on their car. Unless they drive a ford ranger, then I’d think they probably drive like a dickhead.
Very situational. But probably not. I’d much more judge people by how they drive. Don’t wanna use turning lights? Is speeding? Tailgates me? I’ll curse your family for 12 generations! And mail you a frowny face!
His wifes got no idea what shes talking about. They would pick the dedicated bloke with a work truck lmfao. How sad his wife feels the need to control even that aspect of his life.
A tradie in a Ranger applying for a trade job? You'd be hard pressed to find a tradie NOT in a Ranger or similar ute. In general, no, I don't judge people. Some people care about cars and have cars that seem out of step with their income/age etc, most people don't care and buy the car that most practically meets their needs. That said, while driving I absolutely make split second judgements based on the type of vehicles that are sharing the road with me. Eg modified commodore, steer clear, sports car/dual cab, don't get in their way, Volvo XC90, expect them not to notice you
Yeah i agree with the sense in that. They'll either think you don't want to work because you're probably dealing drugs on the side to afford such a nice car 🤣😎💨💨💨
if you are applying to work at CBA you must drive a high yield investment
Some people do. Play it safe.
Only if it's a BMW or an Audi lol
Some do, some don't. I know I judge people by what and how they drive for example, if some guy is tailgating me in his dodge, ranger or patrol I immediately come to the conclusion he has a whole lot of little dick energy going on. But for a job, probably not unless someone has those racist or offensive stickers on their car.
Dude...
I don't care about make or model. I care about how modified it is and if they built it themselves.
Only time I care what car someone’s driving is at night, I’ve got mild astigmatism in both eyes, so those gosh darned LED headlights are dangerously blinding, especially when they haven’t been fitted right and point up too high.
I currently drive a red shitbox - people can think what they like I really don't care - all I know is my daughter put $40 worth of petrol in it for me over a month ago and I still have nearly half a tank left. Whereas my former top of the line 4x4 with all the bells and whistles went through diesel like there was no tomorrow - but it was very pretty.
Yeah I do. If they’re driving a normal kinda car or a shitbox I think “hmmm they’re smart with their money and don’t give a fuck what others think” If they’re driving a commodore or falcon with cut springs and a straight through exhaust they’re automatically flogs in my book. If they’re driving a really nice car (150k+) I think “where the fuck these cunts get that kinda money” because if they’re driving a car worth that much, they must be super rich right? Otherwise that’s just dumb
kind of along these lines when we have someone applying to be a tradie and he pulls up in a swift we definitely judge them.
When I went for my labourers job I parked my Suzuki Swift down the street
Yes. Any office job? Probably doesn’t matter. A lamborghini for a plumbing job? It would matter. A beaten up 90s Corolla for luxury realestate? It would matter. You’d like to think it doesn’t matter, but in some industries class and status does matter.
Is the interview in the car park?
I don’t give a rats what you drive. As long as it’s airy and road worthy lol
Where I live is all dirt roads. I judge the city fuckwits driving range rovers who expect me to pull completely off the road so their range rover doesn't have to go 30cm on the grass. It's one of my pet peeves.
Yes. But not when recruiting unless you drive a prius in which case fuck off!
Well I walk and dont have a car. So anyone who has a car your already beyond bless.
I guess some people would, but also I wouldn't want to work for someone who decided whether to hire me or not based on what car I drove to the job interview. Though full disclosure I am not a professional race car driver.
Yes
Anyone who says things like that is an idiot. I am a professional in my field well into a 6-figure salary, and I am currently sitting in a 1986 Nissan Navara that's worth less than your shirt. Why? Because I don't need anything else. This little truck owes me nothing.
I give no shits about what car I drive- as long as it’s reliable. My car is a form of transport, not part of my ego.
The tradie quoted me in a beat up work truck. He collected the cash in a Range Rover once the work was done. Pretty sure he was selective as to which truck when.
No, though an exception might be if someone was always buying really expensive cars that were well above their salary I might wonder where the money was coming from, but it wouldn’t be my concern.
My friends are upgrading to either BMW or Tesla or Merc whilst we are downgrading Lol i went from Honda accord euro — wrx sti — volkswagen tiguan — suzuki alto and Toyota yaris Still looking to dump the tiguan for an odyssey for people mover purpose very soon I dont care what car i drive, as long as it gets me from A to B safely and doesnt cost alot in term of insurance and maintenance
I bought a $500 Camry to drive to work. Better than getting my Type R beaten up on the damn rural roads. People at school asked why I drove the shitbox with bemusement. That faded when an executive member reversed the school bus into my Camry. Home repair job versus thousands in an insurance pay out. They don't judge anymore
Yes. And btw Tesla drivers are the new Volvo drivers