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DK9292
09/21/18 9:11:36 AM
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Am I supposed to print it off, sign it, then scan it back in? Because that's not an option for me.
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snesmaster40
09/21/18 9:12:19 AM
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You use mspaint, and then you paste your image into the document.
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:12:51 AM
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16-BITTER posted...
Not sure if serious

. . .
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unpleasant_milk
09/21/18 9:13:46 AM
#5:


Sharpie your sig onto the screen
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:17:36 AM
#6:


Fuck it. I dunno why I thought it'd be a good idea to ask.

This board does nothing but shit on people for not having a job, but refuses to help when someone's trying to fucking get one.

Fuck it.
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LittleScootaIoo
09/21/18 9:18:20 AM
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Lol millennials
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halomonkey1_3_5
09/21/18 9:19:42 AM
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every time I've had to sign one(admittedly only a couple times) it was just a webpage and there was some kind of "click here to sign" thing and it would "write" your name on the document for you

idk how if they just sent you a pdf or something
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NeonOctopus
09/21/18 9:21:04 AM
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If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>
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Veggeta X
09/21/18 9:21:37 AM
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pdfescape
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Rexdragon125
09/21/18 9:22:40 AM
#11:


Some of them just let you draw your signature right on it with the mouse
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:23:11 AM
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NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

They didn't, and there is no next. It's a word document, and it's the "I confirm all this is true" disclaimer, so I don't see how typing a signature would be acceptable.

But like I said, fuck it. Not understanding this apparently just makes me an asshole.
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Serious Cat
09/21/18 9:23:33 AM
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NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

This. It's usually something like a checkbox that you agree serves as the legal equivalent of a signature.
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:24:00 AM
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Serious Cat posted...
NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

This. It's usually something like a checkbox that you agree serves as the legal equivalent of a signature.

I JUST fucking said it wasn't.
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DrizztLink
09/21/18 9:24:37 AM
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DK9292 posted...
Serious Cat posted...
NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

This. It's usually something like a checkbox that you agree serves as the legal equivalent of a signature.

I JUST fucking said it wasn't.

Dude, chill.
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Veggeta X
09/21/18 9:24:45 AM
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Go to www.pdfescape.com

Upload the document and edit in your name and shit.
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Serious Cat
09/21/18 9:27:38 AM
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DK9292 posted...
Serious Cat posted...
NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

This. It's usually something like a checkbox that you agree serves as the legal equivalent of a signature.

I JUST fucking said it wasn't.

I apologize for not checking to see if there had been any new posts in the 22 seconds before my post. And with that, I'm done attempting to help.
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Orosuke
09/21/18 9:28:24 AM
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Sometimes companies have shitty ones that they don't let you edit. I've had to use my note pen more than once.
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:28:27 AM
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Serious Cat posted...
DK9292 posted...
Serious Cat posted...
NeonOctopus posted...
If you're actually serious, you usually just have to type your name in the box and hit next. They usually tell you specific instructions on how to e-sign a document on the page >_>

This. It's usually something like a checkbox that you agree serves as the legal equivalent of a signature.

I JUST fucking said it wasn't.

I apologize for not checking to see if there had been any new posts in the 22 seconds before my post. And with that, I'm done attempting to help.

You didn't attempt shit. You just went "It's obviously this" when it wasn't.

Veggeta X posted...
Go to www.pdfescape.com

Upload the document and edit in your name and shit.

It's not a PDF.
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Veggeta X
09/21/18 9:29:29 AM
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It doesn't have to be a PDF. You can upload anything in there.
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ArchiePeck
09/21/18 9:29:29 AM
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What format is it in? Or is it an embedded online document on a website?
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Serious Cat
09/21/18 9:30:24 AM
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DK9292 posted...
You didn't attempt shit. You just went "It's obviously this" when it wasn't.

I said "usually," not "obviously."
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Hexenherz
09/21/18 9:30:30 AM
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If it's a PDF document, Adobe should have a "fill and sign" tool you can use. But not everyone accepts digital signatures like that.

Otherwise, print, sign and scan is a good method.
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Ranting Nord
09/21/18 9:31:17 AM
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Windows 10 includes a printer called "Microsoft Print to PDF". Use that to turn it in to the previously mentioned PDF. If you don't have Windows 10, you can get a free PDF printer like Primo.

Anyway, once you get it into a PDF, you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (also free) to put a signature on it. In the little tools area on the right is a "Fill and Sign" option where you type your name and it makes it cursive and you can put it on like a stamp.

Sorry this is frustrating, but it's really on them for requiring an electronic signature in such an obtuse way.
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DoGCyN
09/21/18 9:31:48 AM
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Serious Cat posted...
DK9292 posted...
You didn't attempt shit. You just went "It's obviously this" when it wasn't.

I said "usually," not "obviously."

He needs to get something out, just let him vent. I doubt it's personal. I'm expected to get quoted next.
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Solid Sonic
09/21/18 9:32:06 AM
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If it's asking for an electronic signature it usually means they're accepting plain text as a signature.

If you're not given the option then, yes, you're expected to print it, sign it, then scan it back in signed.

If you have some kind of certificate you can also sign it using Adobe. It'll import your certificate and use it to sign the document.

A signature is just an affirmation anyway. In reality there is no specific legal or binding mandate that a signature has to be anything more than the consenting party visually providing affirmation of the preceding document. It doesn't have to be handwritten in cursive or anything.
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DK9292
09/21/18 9:32:21 AM
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ArchiePeck posted...
What format is it in? Or is it an embedded online document on a website?

It's Microsoft Word. Which is a pain in and of itself.
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ArchiePeck
09/21/18 9:36:11 AM
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DK9292 posted...
ArchiePeck posted...
What format is it in? Or is it an embedded online document on a website?

It's Microsoft Word. Which is a pain in and of itself.


I'd probably go with taking a picture of my signature on a piece of paper with your phone/camera, email it to yourself and then paste the cropped image into the box.
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uwnim
09/21/18 9:36:14 AM
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Then they are probably expecting you to print, sign, scan and then submit that. Things that actually use e-signatures do things differently.
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Solid Sonic
09/21/18 10:07:32 AM
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DK9292 posted...
You didn't attempt shit. You just went "It's obviously this" when it wasn't.

Wow...unnecessary escalation.
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:07:39 AM
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I love how people deliberately wait until it's too late to give me actual advice.

Then give me shit for not taking it.
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ArchiePeck
09/21/18 10:09:37 AM
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DK9292 posted...
I love how people deliberately wait until it's too late to give me actual advice.

Then give me shit for not taking it.


Pack it in TC, your attitude is appalling. Several people including myself saw this topic and gave potential solutions based on the information available.
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AvantgardeAClue
09/21/18 10:10:09 AM
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Oh shut the fuck up you irritable dingleberry

Can't even sign a digital document and is already wasting the morning screeching at CE
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:11:07 AM
#36:


ArchiePeck posted...
DK9292 posted...
I love how people deliberately wait until it's too late to give me actual advice.

Then give me shit for not taking it.


Pack it in TC, your attitude is appalling. Several people including myself saw this topic and gave potential solutions based on the information available.

Read the first page. NOBODY helped me until I said "fuck it".
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DrizztLink
09/21/18 10:11:07 AM
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Conflict posted...
Wtf do you mean by "until it's too late"

We're supposed to be monitoring his every move and stopping him before it happens.

It's like parental supervision meets Minority Report.

obviously
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:21:12 AM
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Conflict posted...
You always say "fuck it".

Maybe fucking think about WHY.

Oh wait, that's rght. You already decided why; because I'm an asshole and always in the wrong.
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:24:32 AM
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Conflict posted...
Can't even say "thanks for trying to help me". It's always "why the fuck didn't you help me sooner!"

Same damn shit every time.

Because I already contacted the agent involved and told her to retract my application.

What's the point in putting myself forward when I'm too stupid to even fill in the forms.

THAT's why it's too late, and THAT's why I said "fuck it".
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Alpha218
09/21/18 10:25:00 AM
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I remember doing my signature on a blank piece of paper and using that as my signature after scanning it in
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Solid Sonic
09/21/18 10:27:03 AM
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Its humorous how utterly disrespectful he is.
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Bananana
09/21/18 10:29:00 AM
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DK9292 posted...
Conflict posted...
Can't even say "thanks for trying to help me". It's always "why the fuck didn't you help me sooner!"

Same damn shit every time.

Because I already contacted the agent involved and told her to retract my application.

What's the point in putting myself forward when I'm too stupid to even fill in the forms.

THAT's why it's too late, and THAT's why I said "fuck it".

Oh, I get it, this is a troll topic
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Learning
09/21/18 10:35:08 AM
#46:


DK9292 posted...
Conflict posted...
Can't even say "thanks for trying to help me". It's always "why the fuck didn't you help me sooner!"

Same damn shit every time.

Because I already contacted the agent involved and told her to retract my application.

What's the point in putting myself forward when I'm too stupid to even fill in the forms.

THAT's why it's too late, and THAT's why I said "fuck it".


...

You retracted the application because you couldn't figure out how to sign..
Instead of just asking the agent for help

Yeah, let me tell you something. Being confused and needing help with something isn't embarrassing. Refusing to let anyone help you or even seek help, and quitting because of something as minor is this, is pretty fucking embarrassing. You think they're going to shoot you down because you had trouble signing an electronic form that wasn't like most forms? You think you're the first person who was confused by that?

This is why I tell you to see a professional every time you make these sadsack topics. Regardless of how much you despise me telling you that. Because until you do, you're going to see the same exact results every time because of your trash attitude and outlook. Good luck
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:35:38 AM
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Learning posted...
Being confused and needing help with something isn't embarrassing.

Maybe to you its not.

Learning posted...
You think they're going to shoot you down because you had trouble signing an electronic form that wasn't like most forms?

Yes, I do.
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Learning
09/21/18 10:36:24 AM
#48:


No. Read the whole goddamn post.
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Bok_Choi
09/21/18 10:37:05 AM
#49:


DK9292 posted...
Learning posted...
Being confused and needing help with something isn't embarrassing.

Maybe to you its not.

He's saying you don't need to feel ashamed
We all need help
Nobody actually expects you to know how to do everything on the first go
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DK9292
09/21/18 10:37:57 AM
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Bok_Choi posted...
DK9292 posted...
Learning posted...
Being confused and needing help with something isn't embarrassing.

Maybe to you its not.

He's saying you don't need to feel ashamed
We all need help
Nobody actually expects you to know how to do everything on the first go

It was a fucking IT job. Of course they're going to toss my application in the trash if I can't even handle the basics.
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