Ethics question
 

How do you feel about this ad on craigslist?

I'll discuss later in the thread but I don't want to put ideas in your heads.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/sks/287744136.html

I think it's ridiculous.
I also think it will result int he desired effect.

No marine should use these tactics. Fake.

NOTE: Will only accept jobs offering pie. Cake not an acceptable substitute.

no real Marine would misspell Semper Fi so badly.

Michael?

Beat me to it, that's what I was thinking. Also, what does being a Marine have to do with being a contractor?

Not sure about the ethics, but as was stated earlier I bet it gets the desired results.

Guy sounds like he is hungry and eager. I would surely give him a shot if I were looking for a remodle kinda guy.

Not being a military guy, I can not really give an opinion on the ethics of using his military background as a calling card.

Misspelling aside, I think it's tacky and pathetic. I have my Marine service on my resume but I would never use it to market my services. If it comes up in conversation I'm willing to discuss it but I'm not going to cram my veteran status down anybody's throat.

Thanks for the feedback. I was just making sure I wasn't being judgemental because I'm emotionally attached to the USMC.

"Simpri Fi"? WTF is that supposed to be?

For that matter, when did this individual "volunteer for the Iraq war?" 8 years experience with a full time job at age 27, must have been a short career with the Marine Corps.

I call BS on this alleged Marine Veteran.

Call him and tell him how a "fellow" Marine feels.

I agree. Tacky and pathetic are exactly what I was thinking.

Will work for pie

Puts out a red flag for several reasons.

Starting with service that he volunteered for, flipped many houses but is needing work?
Must not make any money at it then.

Uses patriotism as an opener. We know he was not drafted unless he is old azz, which means he is calling the public stupid. 8 years experience at a full time job, no shit?

He can only work certain hours, so he must be making money full-time but plays the Veteran and volunteer card.

Maybe you need to stay away from Craigslist?

He will probably steal tools while giving a "free" estimate..........

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Or put it in your bedroom..............

That was a great idea. I just hung up with him. I asked him a few questions - he's a reservist who had been activated. His SIL posted the ad - hence the misspelling. We had a very civil conversation about how I felt regarding his misuse of the Marine veteran label in furthering his business. I offered my perspective as a veteran and he indicated that he appreciated the feedback. He said that mine was the first negative feedback and that he frequently got pats on the back and attaboys for it. Apparently he also flaunts it on his magnetic truck sign as well.

I could never do that but I'm wired differently obviously. I wished him well and said goodbye. I feel better - somewhat.