May 22, 2010
I live in an apartment complex that has a large sign informing salespeople that solicitations are not allowed here. However, a "Now Hiring!" ad listing the numbers (360) 373-2001 and (888) 373-2001 was placed at my door. The initials "RJE" were handwritten on the back. I'm sure, whoever "RJE" is, he or she likely gets a bonus if able to recruit gullible job seekers to aid in the door-to-door campaign of annoyance.
I can't imagine anyone would apply to their job post. It seems pretty obvious that it isn't legit. The tag lines "$900 Bi-Weekly+Bonuses" and "No Layoffs" screams out that there must be a catch. Also, what honest employer only requires that you be "...clean in appearance," "At least 18..." and "own reliable transportation?" We're in a recession. Honest employers do not need to maintain such low standards for employment or go door-to-door hanging help wanted ads. Also, they didn't bother to make sure their ads were securely attached to anything so there was help wanted litter all over the complex for the poor groundskeepers to collect. Also, I was home all day and nobody knocked on my door. I guess they knew what kind of response they would get from most people.
Question: If a salesperson enters a complex that has a "No Solicitations" sign, can they be charged with trespassing? If so, can I make the call or would the property manager need to?