Anybody know about P & J Services at Lafayette, LA ?

[capitanahn]

Today, I received forms from the employment agency on subject, asking for ludicrous agency fee as much as 25% of earning when they place me to the maritime jobs.

Is that normal process to get hired through the head hunters?
Will appreciate any suggestions...

[CaptRob1]

A few of the head hunters just bill the company. That way, no cost to you. I have heard of some charging 4 days pay. 25%???? For how long? The duration of the job? I never heard of that company and I am pretty in tune with companies. I'd be a little leery.

Good luck

[capitanahn]

A few of the head hunters just bill the company. That way, no cost to you. I have heard of some charging 4 days pay. 25%???? For how long? The duration of the job? I never heard of that company and I am pretty in tune with companies. I'd be a little leery.

Good luck

It says 16 days for the fee. up to 25% is for non-marine employment...And they try to receive my wage directly from the employer by the contract...
I'd bettter pass it.

[JP]

I don;t know how all of these 'headhunters' continue to get away with charging the mariners for thier jobs. I am pretty positive this has been illegal for them to do this since they passed the merchant marine act of 1920- jones act. Might be wrong on some details but have no time to check it out from here at work. I do know that the new IMO regulations-re: year of the seafarer- have reiterated the fact that charging any mariner to get them a job is illegal. If you have to do it, do it but at least try to find one that will charge the company like they are supposed to and if you can;t do that, then find someone who charges the usual 10-15 days of work.
Good luck to you

[capitanahn]

I sent PM to you...thanks

[capitanahn]

I do know that the new IMO regulations-re: year of the seafarer- have reiterated the fact that charging any mariner to get them a job is illegal. Good luck to you

Hi, JP. It's always very good to learn the new thing. I did not know that.

[seadawg]

capitanahn,

am reluctant to recommend anyone in these times..but was fed up of all the BS with email/no response, sending out resumes/no response, voicemail/no response, less than responsive gatekeeping receptionists, online applications/no response and the in office 1-2hr application process in order to maybe get an across the desk interview..recently had contact with an agency in Morgan City that you might want to consider..was able to set across for him in his office and look him in the eye...very agressive and was in contact with me daily..numerous leads and 2 interviews all in a 5 day time span..he charges 12 days with no penalty for early termination..straight forward contract..pm me if interested??

further note: although I was able to procure employment on my own will definitely consider using him again if things ever head south!!

[capitanahn]

capitanahn,

he charges 12 days with no penalty for early termination..straight forward contract..pm me if interested??

further note: although I was able to procure employment on my own will definitely consider using him again if things ever head south!!

I am really a newbie here, I really don't understand the conditions you said "he charges 12 days with no penalty for early termination".
Does that mean "the company can cease to hire you 12 days prior to the contacted terms" ?

[seadawg]

I am really a newbie here, I really don't understand the conditions you said "he charges 12 days with no penalty for early termination".
Does that mean "the company can cease to hire you 12 days prior to the contacted terms" ?

*the fee is XX days pay that is deducted at a rate of 25% per pay check until satisfied.

*they have power of attorney over your pay check until fee is paid in full.

*the fee is tax deductable.

*if for some reason employment is terminated for any reason by the company or yourself before the contracted fee is paid in full then you are only responsible for a fee of 25% for the duration of your employment..be sure this is understood and contained in the agreement..this keeps the process somewhat honest!!

**advise anyone to get a copy of the contract and fully understand the agreement before signing!!

**figured this way eases the pain somewhat..if you work 240 days the first year..12 days fee / 240 days worked = 5% fee/commission..which is a better deal than professional actors or athletes get from their agent!!

"caveat emptor" and best luck!!

[capitanahn]

*the fee is XX days pay that is deducted at a rate of 25% per pay check until satisfied.

*they have power of attorney over your pay check until fee is paid in full.

*the fee is tax deductable.

*if for some reason employment is terminated for any reason by the company or yourself before the contracted fee is paid in full then you are only responsible for a fee of 25% for the duration of your employment..be sure this is understood and contained in the agreement..this keeps the process somewhat honest!!

**advise anyone to get a copy of the contract and fully understand the agreement before signing!!

**figured this way eases the pain somewhat..if you work 240 days the first year..12 days fee / 240 days worked = 5% fee/commission..which is a better deal than professional actors or athletes get from their agent!!

"caveat emptor" and best luck!!

I print this out and keep it as a bible, thanks again, SD

[windofheaven]

capitanahn,

am reluctant to recommend anyone in these times..but was fed up of all the BS with email/no response, sending out resumes/no response, voicemail/no response, less than responsive gatekeeping receptionists, online applications/no response and the in office 1-2hr application process in order to maybe get an across the desk interview..recently had contact with an agency in Morgan City that you might want to consider..was able to set across for him in his office and look him in the eye...very agressive and was in contact with me daily..numerous leads and 2 interviews all in a 5 day time span..he charges 12 days with no penalty for early termination..straight forward contract..pm me if interested??

further note: although I was able to procure employment on my own will definitely consider using him again if things ever head south!!

If you don't mind me asking, who is this referral agency in Morgan City? I need all the help I can get.