FOLLOWING THROUGH- NOT A REQUIREMENT ANYMORE!

In today's society, not many people take following through on projects, promises or commitments seriously. Growing up, my father always told me "your name is all you have, it is my name... don't screw it up!" As a kid I would just roll my eyes and say " I know, I know dad shesh!" However as I've aged, I have found it to be an honorable, old-fashioned and almost obsolete idea.

As you all know, I have been trying to find a decent job in the hospitality industry since I've been in Buffalo. I work part time for a fine dining catering company, but it doesn't really pay the bills. I've just finished my book, getting it copywritten and having my best friend re-word my query letter to where I sound super smart. My problem: I have had multiple interviews with various organizations in the area... some well known like HYDE PARK STEAK HOUSE or Seneca Casino Hotel. The one thing they all have in common... lack of following through. I have had managers and directors tell me they will call for an interview, schedule the appointment, then no call.

My question to you: What does this say for our industry? Our culture? Our rearing practices? As I get older, I am finding that the values I was brought up on no longer apply. It is disappointing, upsetting and scary. Our industry is supposed to specialize in hospitality. If cannot follow through on committments, what does this say for our industry's future?

Is it just me or are we failing in the industry to offer that utopian hospitality we were always promised, trained and required to give? What do you think?