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Come Inside... => Saloon Bar => Topic started by: TG on September 09, 2008, 12:10:37 PM
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Here I shall post for your entertainment the trials & tribulations of a 48 year old bloke trying to find employment after 32 years with the same company.
The story so far.
As stated above 32 years with the same company, the last 15 in sales admin / IT support.
Qualifications : NVQ level 2 in customer services. ( point:)
How long have I got? I finish on the 26th September but will be paid until the end of November at which point I get a wad that is about the equivalent of 6 month pay. Less a PS3 and, so I'm led to beleive a 3 peice suite! eeek:
So far I have put 3 applications in for jobs. Including probation service, council numpty and Leicester University numpty.
Thats 3 in the first week. I figure if I keep this pace up something should happen soon.
I shall keep you posted as I know you are all bore fascinated by it all.
All helpful advice and cheerful abuse will be welcome. happy088
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1. Good luck
2. See http://www.thefullercv.com/guardian.asp (http://www.thefullercv.com/guardian.asp)
3. Don't take the first job you are offered!
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There is always work to be had as a Security Guard. Qualifications needed are a provable background and an absence of any pending criminal proceedings. Money usually works out at about £300 per week. Hours are sometimes awkward as obviously security is usually working when everyone else isn't. Advantage to that is that you can pretty much do as you want, read a book, listen to radio (TV watching is usually a no-no) and take an occasional stroll around the place to make sure it is still there. You are NOT there to catch criminals or get your head kicked in. You function is to observe and report. The boys with the blue lights do all the hard work.
Not the best job in the world but one anyone can do to fill in until something else (better) comes along. I have known many who have drifted into it for that reason and ten years later are still enjoying it.
As the recession deepens I can assure you that there will be more and more vacancies in that line.
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Noooooooooooooooo
You can work in a nice comfy office with girls in tights and stuff at the Council.And a coffee machine.
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Noooooooooooooooo
You can work in a nice comfy office with girls in tights and stuff at the Council.And a coffee machine.
tunble:
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
See also Locksmiths whistle:
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Here I am!
£45 an hour it costs me
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
See also Locksmiths whistle:
QUITE! evil:
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
I have earned the odd bit of money (and the odd case of booze) by doing that. But being a non driver limits it a bit.
I'll sabot fix Nicks PC for £20 an hour but travelling expenses might be a bit steep. confused:
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FFS man.Learn to drive!! Or get a bike!
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
I have earned the odd bit of money (and the odd case of booze) by doing that. But being a non driver limits it a bit.
I'll sabot fix Nicks PC for £20 an hour but travelling expenses might be a bit steep. confused:
How much of that £20 is danger money? whistle:
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
I have earned the odd bit of money (and the odd case of booze) by doing that. But being a non driver limits it a bit.
I'll sabot fix Nicks PC for £20 an hour but travelling expenses might be a bit steep. confused:
A PS3, a 3 piece suite and driving lessons then... you're all sorted... happy088
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
I have earned the odd bit of money (and the odd case of booze) by doing that. But being a non driver limits it a bit.
I'll sabot fix Nicks PC for £20 an hour but travelling expenses might be a bit steep. confused:
A PS3, a 3 piece suite and driving lessons then... you're all sorted... happy088
And broke and he ain't even got the money yet.
Get onto your local security company and be working by next weekend. Then you have income much higher than Job Seekers and all the time in the world to write CVs, applications etc whilst proving to prospective employers that you are not sitting on your arse doing nothing (Actually you will be spending your working hours sitting on your arse doing nothing but they don't know that).
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You should set up a company exporting Imodium to Egypt. You'll make a fortune.
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You should set up a company exporting Imodium to Egypt. You'll make a fortune.
And Cillit Bang! ;D
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There is always work to be had as a Security Guard. Qualifications needed are a provable background and an absence of any pending criminal proceedings. Money usually works out at about £300 per week. Hours are sometimes awkward as obviously security is usually working when everyone else isn't. Advantage to that is that you can pretty much do as you want, read a book, listen to radio (TV watching is usually a no-no) and take an occasional stroll around the place to make sure it is still there. You are NOT there to catch criminals or get your head kicked in. You function is to observe and report. The boys with the blue lights do all the hard work.
Not the best job in the world but one anyone can do to fill in until something else (better) comes along. I have known many who have drifted into it for that reason and ten years later are still enjoying it.
As the recession deepens I can assure you that there will be more and more vacancies in that line.
Nah that would b a defo last resort! as seem people do this etc. an also Tg dont drive that out completely! noooo:
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FFS man.Learn to drive!! Or get a bike!
Big Giant sore point...... Banghead
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The office job sounds better than the security job but not by much.
With IT skills there is the possibility of working for yourself. Lots of home users haven't the foggiest how their machines work and need to get a man in.
I have earned the odd bit of money (and the odd case of booze) by doing that. But being a non driver limits it a bit.
I'll sabot fix Nicks PC for £20 an hour but travelling expenses might be a bit steep. confused:
A PS3, a 3 piece suite and driving lessons then... you're all sorted... happy088
And broke and he ain't even got the money yet.
Get onto your local security company and be working by next weekend. Then you have income much higher than Job Seekers and all the time in the world to write CVs, applications etc whilst proving to prospective employers that you are not sitting on your arse doing nothing (Actually you will be spending your working hours sitting on your arse doing nothing but they don't know that).
Nah as said above not that desperate as yet, he would b bored to death! i have also found him a few job applications at the local court but he don't seem to enthusiastic, i say get as many in as possible!
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There is always work to be had as a Security Guard. Qualifications needed are a provable background and an absence of any pending criminal proceedings. Money usually works out at about £300 per week. Hours are sometimes awkward as obviously security is usually working when everyone else isn't. Advantage to that is that you can pretty much do as you want, read a book, listen to radio (TV watching is usually a no-no) and take an occasional stroll around the place to make sure it is still there. You are NOT there to catch criminals or get your head kicked in. You function is to observe and report. The boys with the blue lights do all the hard work.
Not the best job in the world but one anyone can do to fill in until something else (better) comes along. I have known many who have drifted into it for that reason and ten years later are still enjoying it.
As the recession deepens I can assure you that there will be more and more vacancies in that line.
Nah that would b a defo last resort! as seem people do this etc. an also Tg dont drive that out completely! noooo:
What has driving got to do with sitting in a warm gatehouse, sipping tea, wearing clothing supplied by your employer and saying good morning to the drivers as they come in? I don't know what you may have thought you have seen but I can assure you that I spent twenty years in that industry and the work of a security man is a doddle and far better paid than the dole.
I got my eldest boy into it when he was twenty and out of work. He is now head of facilities and security for a major recording company's premises ~ doesn't have a GCSE to his name and pulls down £35k pa for a 37 hour week.
Honestly some people just will not be helped will they. Banghead
Well TG I wish you luck in your search.
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When I found out I was being made redundant, the bottom fell out of my world. Now, in Egypt, the world has fallen out of my bottom. Do the Imodium exporting. You'll be rich thanks to others' fizzy gravy.
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When I found out I was being made redundant, the bottom fell out of my world. Now, in Egypt, the world has fallen out of my bottom. Do the Imodium exporting. You'll be rich thanks to others' fizzy gravy.
It was predictable TMR ~ try not to let it spoil the holiday.
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Fear not young Snoops, it has passed already. These Mummy's Tummy's never last long, if you drink enough.
I can handle the fizzy gravy, no problem. What I hate is mosquitos and this place is devoid of them. Unlike Turkey, where I was eaten alive.
It's also amazing what a two quid tip achieves - we never have to move, the drink just keeps coming. The Ruskies and Krauts are too tight to tip, so they form a scrum around the bars. Is it any wonder they lost the wars?
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Good grief! noooo:
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That's the spirit TMR. Show the buggers what being British is all about
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got another two more to apply for....the more the merrier i say! eyes:
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Excellento
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got another two more to apply for....the more the merrier i say! eyes:
I'd agree. Far better to offers to turn down than no offers at all!
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Far better to offers to turn down than no offers at all!
rubschin:
Google translator says 'tilt'.
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Far better to have offers to turn down than no offers at all!
rubschin:
Google translator says 'tilt'.
redface:
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Today, I am mostly depersonalising my werk PC.
Some stuff on here that could be embarrassing or/and incriminating.
Not least the fact I have spent 43 days in here. eeek:
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I dislike that counter. redface:
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Today, I am mostly depersonalising my werk PC.
Some stuff on here that could be embarrassing or/and incriminating.
Not least the fact I have spent 43 days in here. eeek:
In fact you've spent more time here than me!
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eeek:
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Don't panic ~ I'm on 45 days.
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79... redface:
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Well, I finish in 2 weeks so no doubt I will still be on here a lot. But if I get a proper job I will prolly only be on in the evenings.
I cant imagine getting a job where there is as much internet abuse as there is here. sad24:
Will anyone miss me? rubschin:
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Time spent on here is time well spent whistle: 85 days 17 hours 25 minutes and counting
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Well, I finish in 2 weeks so no doubt I will still be on here a lot. But if I get a proper job I will prolly only be on in the evenings.
I cant imagine getting a job where there is as much internet abuse as there is here. sad24:
Will anyone miss me? rubschin:
Missing you already... sad24:
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I dislike that counter. redface:
Counter?
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I dislike that counter. redface:
Counter?
Found it!
Only 24 days, I am less of a wastrel than I hoped thought.
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Well, I finish in 2 weeks so no doubt I will still be on here a lot. But if I get a proper job I will prolly only be on in the evenings.
I cant imagine getting a job where there is as much internet abuse as there is here. sad24:
Will anyone miss me? rubschin:
Missing you already... sad24:
Having said that, when I get a PS3 I shall also get a Bluetooth keyboard with built in mouse, I shall then install Linux on said PS3 then I will be able to visit the pub on the telly in the front room whilst Mrs TG annoys the bejesus out of people on facebook & MSN on a crappy Vi$ta laptop. cloud9:
Then I can watch violent movies on the built in Blu-Ray DVD player. ;D
After that I might have to talk to Mrs TG for a bit like. eeek:
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Well, I finish in 2 weeks so no doubt I will still be on here a lot. But if I get a proper job I will prolly only be on in the evenings.
I cant imagine getting a job where there is as much internet abuse as there is here. sad24:
Will anyone miss me? rubschin:
Missing you already... sad24:
Having said that, when I get a PS3 I shall also get a Bluetooth keyboard with built in mouse, I shall then install Linux on said PS3 then I will be able to visit the pub on the telly in the front room whilst Mrs TG annoys the bejesus out of people on facebook & MSN on a crappy Vi$ta laptop. cloud9:
Then I can watch violent movies on the built in Blu-Ray DVD player. ;D
After that I might have to talk to Mrs TG for a bit like. eeek:
Surely it won't come to that ~ you'd do better making somebody late for work.
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Well, I finish in 2 weeks so no doubt I will still be on here a lot. But if I get a proper job I will prolly only be on in the evenings.
I cant imagine getting a job where there is as much internet abuse as there is here. sad24:
Will anyone miss me? rubschin:
Missing you already... sad24:
Having said that, when I get a PS3 I shall also get a Bluetooth keyboard with built in mouse, I shall then install Linux on said PS3 then I will be able to visit the pub on the telly in the front room whilst Mrs TG annoys the bejesus out of people on facebook & MSN on a crappy Vi$ta laptop. cloud9:
Then I can watch violent movies on the built in Blu-Ray DVD player. ;D
After that I might have to talk to Mrs TG for a bit like. eeek:
God i cant wait....you also got a load of painting to do! then again you may have another job soon i hope... whistle:
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
Is it a pink 'Wenchy' one or a manly Asus 'Snoopy' one...? rubschin:
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
Is it a pink 'Wenchy' one or a manly Asus 'Snoopy' one...? rubschin:
Hp XP
A1 OK
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
Is it a pink 'Wenchy' one or a manly Asus 'Snoopy' one...? rubschin:
Hp XP
A1 OK
Does the keyboard have a limited warranty or sumfink? rubschin:
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
Is it a pink 'Wenchy' one or a manly Asus 'Snoopy' one...? rubschin:
Hp XP
A1 OK
Does the keyboard have a limited warranty or sumfink? rubschin:
lol:
I was rushing, rugby to watch and all that. I don't know why I bother, 18 - 4 up at half-time, lose 18 - 19 at full time
I could have gone up and seen the in-laws and out laws and watched the Black Pudding Throwing World Championships
http://www.askrossendale.co.uk/news-features/19/community-news/13710/black-pudding-throwing-championship-coming-up
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
Is it a pink 'Wenchy' one or a manly Asus 'Snoopy' one...? rubschin:
Hp XP
A1 OK
Does the keyboard have a limited warranty or sumfink? rubschin:
lol:
I was rushing, rugby to watch and all that. I don't know why I bother, 18 - 4 up at half-time, lose 18 - 19 at full time
I could have gone up and seen the in-laws and out laws and watched the Black Pudding Throwing World Championships
http://www.askrossendale.co.uk/news-features/19/community-news/13710/black-pudding-throwing-championship-coming-up
;D
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Goat throwing in Cyprus noooo:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
& Sheep in Wales whistle: whistle:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
& Sheep in Wales whistle: whistle:
sick2:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
The Highland Games or something like it was on ITV Sunday morning. I didn't know lycra cycling shorts were traditionally worn under kilts! eeek:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
The Highland Games or something like it was on ITV Sunday morning. I didn't know lycra cycling shorts were traditionally worn under kilts! eeek:
Disappointed?
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Rather. eyes:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
The Highland Games or something like it was on ITV Sunday morning. I didn't know lycra cycling shorts were traditionally worn under kilts! eeek:
Thay are not but at "The Games" because of intrusive TV cameras it has become accepted.
"Carry On - Up The Khyber" with tha famous kilt lifting scene is not so far from the truth. In days not so long since passed the Regimental Sergeant Major of a certain Scottish Regiment used to carry a small mirror on the end of a stick to carry out such inspections.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbshistorian.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fkilts.jpg&hash=7914f4c56429f86ab7d72d6353844973567bacb6)
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Pervert! eeek:
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They toss the caber in Scotland whistle:
The Highland Games or something like it was on ITV Sunday morning. I didn't know lycra cycling shorts were traditionally worn under kilts! eeek:
Everything is worn out under mine. noooo: sad24:
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This serious thread has gone completely off topic...tut tut poor ole nearly unemployed TG..... but along comes mrs tg and a job posted off the Jobcentre website, and its walking distance, and in adminstration ideal for you my darling....but cant say what sort of adminstration.... scared2:
but he sending in his CV i tell you...
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whip: whip: whip:
Ve haf vays off making you verk you idle svine!
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whip: whip: whip:
Ve haf vays off making you verk you idle svine!
he will dont you worry...differant line of work i tell you.. whistle:
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its walking distance, and in adminstration
If the company is in administration, why is it recruiting?
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its walking distance, and in adminstration
If the company is in administration, why is it recruiting?
oppppssss well adminstration job... eyes:
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whip: whip: whip:
Ve haf vays off making you verk you idle svine!
he will dont you worry...differant line of work i tell you.. whistle:
I have no idea what he has been doing up to now so anything could be different. shrugs:
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Signing death warrants for cows if I get it. DEFRA. eeek:
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Tail Gunner ~ The Uncivil Servant eeek:
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Signing death warrants for cows if I get it. DEFRA. eeek:
Harriet Harman, Ruth Kelley and Hazel Blears will be going into hiding then whistle:
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DS will chase him out of here with a shotgun confused:
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DS will chase him out of here with a shotgun confused:
whistle:
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If Growler was here he'd be having Shambo rage. noooo:
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DS will chase him out of here with a shotgun confused:
whistle:
Maybe I'm missing something but I'd have thought that the shotgun would mean that chasing wasnt required. Just give the bugger both barrels whistle:
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If Growler was here he'd be having Shambo rage. noooo:
You beat me too it GM. Thats exactly what the job is. Organising the destruction of TB infected animals & herds etc.
No feckin mercy from me the bovine bastards! cussing:
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Very unsporting to blast away with both barrels ~ Anyway DS likes a running target.
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DS will chase him out of here with a shotgun confused:
whistle:
Maybe I'm missing something but I'd have thought that the shotgun would mean that chasing wasnt required. Just give the bugger both barrels whistle:
Don't you watch CSI?
Always shoot them out in the open. . .
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DS will chase him out of here with a shotgun confused:
whistle:
Why? I aint going to execute turnips. I'll let them off with a warning. point:
scared2:
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That ol' 'back on topic' malarkey didn't last long then...? whistle:
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That ol' 'back on topic' malarkey didn't last long then...? whistle:
We are on topic. This is about my potential new job laying waste to the countryside whilst dodging shotgun blasts from enraged turnip farmers. censored:
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I have just posted my application off for the cow killing job. happy088
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I have just posted my application off for the cow killing job. happy088
Cheerio Cherie. cloud9:
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I have just posted my application off for the cow killing job. happy088
Cheerio Cherie. cloud9:
rubschin: Would I get a bonus for that do you think?
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Depends on how they do it but I'd say danger money would be a cert for the poor bugger saddles with the tast if the method of dispatching her is orally administered poison.
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Or even
Depends on how they do 't but I`d say danger treasure would be a cert fer th' poor bugger saddles wi' th' tast if th' method o' dispatchin' th' lass' be orally administered poison.
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Well. A week to go.
I hand over the IT dept for good on Wednesday so I'm hoping they will tell me to feck off after that.
I have organised a massive piss up on Friday night and also invited some old faces from the companies past so that should be good.
It will be an emotional time I imagine. I mean 32 years for gods sake. And some of them have been there longer than me!
After that a new chapter opens. Job hunt goes into high gear. But a few weeks of will be nice. cloud9:
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The very best of luck TG.
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Well. A week to go.
I hand over the IT dept for good on Wednesday so I'm hoping they will tell me to feck off after that.
I have organised a massive piss up on Friday night and also invited some old faces from the companies past so that should be good.
It will be an emotional time I imagine. I mean 32 years for gods sake. And some of them have been there longer than me!
After that a new chapter opens. Job hunt goes into high gear. But a few weeks of will be nice. cloud9:
And i have a list for you my dear in between your job hunting... point:
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Well. A week to go.
I hand over the IT dept for good on Wednesday so I'm hoping they will tell me to feck off after that.
I have organised a massive piss up on Friday night and also invited some old faces from the companies past so that should be good.
It will be an emotional time I imagine. I mean 32 years for gods sake. And some of them have been there longer than me!
After that a new chapter opens. Job hunt goes into high gear. But a few weeks of will be nice. cloud9:
And i have a list for you my dear in between your job hunting... point:
He's going to be lounging around the house wearing your new leopard skin thong and playing on his new PS3! point:
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happy088
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DEFRA just sent me yet another form to fill in.
I have done this and sent it back with the following covering letter :
Dear Cow killers.
I want this job because I enjoy killing.
I also believe that cows are evil and should be purged from the face of the earth.
Also, my friend Mr Icke says that cows are in fact extra-terrestial alligators in disguise. He's a bit of a twat to be honest but sometimes when you look into the cold, calculating eyes of a cow (especially those hairy northern feckers) you have to wonder don't you?
Anywho, gizza job.
Yours Faithfully
Mr T. Gunner.
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Keep up the good work happy088
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I am trying to complete an application form for a job with a Catholic charity (money is good).
One of the questions is -
What experience do you have of Catholic community life at parish or diocesan level? If none, what involvement do you have with any other faith community?
I will have to tell them that I am extremely lapsed when it comes to faith.
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Maybe you have been interfered with by a priest?It's not uncommon, I hear.
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Twas the nuns that scared me!
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There you go then ~ your life to date has been ruined because of the trauma and you believe that getting the job will help you settle these deep seated fears once and for all.
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The personel lady has just told me to write my own reference and she will endorse it and give it to anyone who asks. rubschin:
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Can we help? We wrote BM's famous wedding speech for him
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How do you phrase "Addicted to spending company time on the internet" to make it a positive?
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
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DEFRA just sent me yet another form to fill in.
I have done this and sent it back with the following covering letter :
Dear Cow killers.
I want this job because I enjoy killing.
I also believe that cows are evil and should be purged from the face of the earth.
Also, my friend Mr Icke says that cows are in fact extra-terrestial alligators in disguise. He's a bit of a twat to be honest but sometimes when you look into the cold, calculating eyes of a cow (especially those hairy northern feckers) you have to wonder don't you?
Anywho, gizza job.
Yours Faithfully
Mr T. Gunner.
Guaranteed interview my dear.....should have mentioned we love steak too! point:
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love steak
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Do they come from Anne Summers? eeek:
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Can we help? We wrote BM's famous wedding speech for him
i am sure you can help him, who is going to start the reference? come looking forward to this, i cant post on this because i may be biased! eyes:
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
happy088
"Bossed around a lot by Mrs TG"
"Doesn't drive"
"Drinks"
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
happy088
"Bossed around a lot by Mrs TG" - just does as he is told!
"Doesn't drive" Not for the want of kicking up arse from Mrs TG
"Drinks" Only usually at weekends!
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Has worked for a pittance in Leicester for 30 years and thus has very low expectations
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Has worked for a pittance in Leicester for 30 years and thus has very low expectations
mmmm you have it so right! this job is for government so gota be better! eyes:
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
happy088
"Bossed around a lot by Mrs TG" - just does as he is told!
"Doesn't drive" Not for the want of kicking up arse from Mrs TG
"Drinks" Only usually at weekends!
We were trying to help him get a job
Bossed round a lot by Mrs TG should read "Will see any designated task through to completion"
Doesn't Drive should read "Fully committed to encouraging a greener environment"
Drinks should read "Has a full and active social life"
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Has worked for a pittance in Leicester for 30 years and thus has very low expectations
Always prepared to accept the rough with the smooth for the benefit of his employer.
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This is going well!
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Too well methinks whistle:
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This is going well!
It is? eeek:
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Lets summarize then.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I am a drunken, henpecked nondriver who will work for feck all...
Have I missed anything?
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This is going well!
It is? eeek:
Of course ~ we've done the hard bit, now just dress it up with a few flowery phrases and HR buzz words and Robert will become a very close male relation.
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DEFRA just sent me yet another form to fill in.
I have done this and sent it back with the following covering letter :
Dear Cow killers.
I want this job because I enjoy killing.
I also believe that cows are evil and should be purged from the face of the earth.
Also, my friend Mr Icke says that cows are in fact extra-terrestial alligators in disguise. He's a bit of a twat to be honest but sometimes when you look into the cold, calculating eyes of a cow (especially those hairy northern feckers) you have to wonder don't you?
Anywho, gizza job.
Yours Faithfully
Mr T. Gunner.
That gold plated pension is as good as yours! happy088
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
happy088
"Bossed around a lot by Mrs TG" - just does as he is told!
"Doesn't drive" Not for the want of kicking up arse from Mrs TG
"Drinks" Only usually at weekends!
We were trying to help him get a job
Bossed round a lot by Mrs TG should read "Will see any designated task through to completion"
Doesn't Drive should read "Fully committed to encouraging a greener environment"
Drinks should read "Has a full and active social life"
love it, this gets better.... point:
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"independently undertakes research amongst his extensive network"
happy088
"Bossed around a lot by Mrs TG" - just does as he is told!
"Doesn't drive" Not for the want of kicking up arse from Mrs TG
"Drinks" Only usually at weekends!
We were trying to help him get a job
Bossed round a lot by Mrs TG should read "Will see any designated task through to completion"
Doesn't Drive should read "Fully committed to encouraging a greener environment"
Drinks should read "Has a full and active social life"
love it, this gets better.... point:
Make sure you use the name Tariq Gupta to ensure you get an interview, or sue them for discrimination if you don't.
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"Reads and likes the theatre and cinema..." (porn)
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Oh yes, tick an odd box on the Equal Opps form. The "White British" one will get you nowhere (and I am serious!)
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A salutary lesson
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7625173.stm
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Tel - Catholic charity. It wouldn't be a certain Celtic F.C. would it?
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Tis an aid agency.
I have an interview at a school at Leatherhead on Monday. It says -
"During the morning you will have a tour of the school, undertake an in tray exercise and have an interview by a small panel of senior staff"
WTF is an "in tray exercise"?
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Tis an aid agency.
I have an interview at a school at Leatherhead on Monday. It says -
"During the morning you will have a tour of the school, undertake an in tray exercise and have an interview by a small panel of senior staff"
WTF is an "in tray exercise"?
Lunch... ::)
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I have now discovered that it is an on-line exercise to see how you deal with problems presented in email form ie user support etc.
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All is explained herein
Basically it is a question and answer session on a computer. Questions, often with multi choice answers, where you have to check the boxes. Others will ask you to formulate a response to given questions.
The computer then gives you a score.
We used to call such things role play but they are now very non pc.
See this link http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/interviews/intray.htm
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"Check the boxes"!
Damn you, hound, Englishmen "tick the boxes"!
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"... a small panel of senior staff"
Dwarfs, perchance? rubschin:
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Dwarves evil:
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"... a small panel of senior staff"
Dwarfs, perchance? rubschin:
drumroll:
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Can we settle on PORGS?
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No. Just coz your a DORG!
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eeek:
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eeek:
Sorry ~ forgot you can't see the emoticons on your loganberry. It was an eeek
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If you are desperate for work I'm sure that there is a vacancy for a health and safety officer at Nick Towers. Just make sure your health insurance doesnt have a Captain Calamity clause. whistle:
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Just how small do you have to be to qualify as a dwarf? I've a neighbour who's clearly a p.o.r.g. She walks very quickly (seemingly busy, like) and has a relative, perhaps a brother who seems equally p.o.r.g rubschin:
I often wonder about their business; they're very well turned out with their smart attire and attaché cases, dropping the roof of their Saab convertible. Perhaps they're in "entertainment" ...
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I don't think there is a particular size below which you are a dwarf. Dwarfism is a recognised medical condition, one effect being that growth is restricted,but I too have known people who arevery short but they are not classed as dwarf.
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Just how small do you have to be to qualify as a dwarf? I've a neighbour who's clearly a p.o.r.g. She walks very quickly (seemingly busy, like) and has a relative, perhaps a brother who seems equally p.o.r.g rubschin:
I often wonder about their business; they're very well turned out with their smart attire and attaché cases, dropping the roof of their Saab convertible. Perhaps they're in "entertainment" ...
Is their surname Kranky?
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I don't think there is a particular size below which you are a dwarf. Dwarfism is a recognised medical condition, one effect being that growth is restricted,but I too have known people who arevery short but they are not classed as dwarf.
Mrs Nick, for example eveilgrin:
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I have known people who are very short but they are not classed as dwarf.
When you were in films, I expect you also knew people who were very long but still classed as dwarven?
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I don't think there is a particular size below which you are a dwarf. Dwarfism is a recognised medical condition, one effect being that growth is restricted,but I too have known people who arevery short but they are not classed as dwarf.
Mrs Nick, for example eveilgrin:
Mrs S#1 as well ::)
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Maybe TG should get Mrs TG to warm up for him at the next interview he has.If it's good enough for Gordo........
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Maybe TG should get Mrs TG to warm up for him at the next interview he has.If it's good enough for Gordo........
;D
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Maybe TG should get Mrs TG to warm up for him at the next interview he has.If it's good enough for Gordo........
;D
Anything for my darling... eyes:
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Maybe TG should get Mrs TG to warm up for him at the next interview he has.If it's good enough for Gordo........
;D
Anything for my darling... eyes:
Anything...? eeek:
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Maybe TG should get Mrs TG to warm up for him at the next interview he has.If it's good enough for Gordo........
;D
Anything for my darling... eyes:
Anything...? eeek:
yes anything... as he is getting redundancy chq, erm some paint soon to paint kitchen etc so gota b nice
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and I have been given the job of taking fucking kitten to the vets to get his balls lopped off. Not a job a bloke should have to do. sad24:
The cheeky little chappie fell in to the toilet this morning bless his little cotton socks. point:
How I did larf.
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and I have been given the job of taking fucking kitten to the vets to get his balls lopped off. Not a job a bloke should have to do. sad24:
The cheeky little chappie fell in to the toilet this morning bless his little cotton socks. point:
How I did larf.
Couldn't flush it before he climbed out then...? rubschin:
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Nah. Too quick. lol:
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Nah. Too quick. lol:
After his op then... won't be anywhere near as fast.... whistle:
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and I have been given the job of taking fucking kitten to the vets to get his balls lopped off. Not a job a bloke should have to do. sad24:
More Mrs TG's line of werk, I would have thought
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and I have been given the job of taking fucking kitten to the vets to get his balls lopped off. Not a job a bloke should have to do. sad24:
The cheeky little chappie fell in to the toilet this morning bless his little cotton socks. point:
How I did larf.
My poor little baby... its a mans job you can stop him getting scared.... scared2:
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Coupla wall bricks would do the job ~ only hurts if you get your thumbs in the way whistle:
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Coupla wall bricks would do the job ~ only hurts if you get your thumbs in the way whistle:
nah thats how men should be done! scared2:
only the best for my baby, and only costing 31 quid too .. eyes:
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Only the best what? eeek:
It's a castration, not a makeover noooo:
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you aint seen him for ages so here is his latest pic...
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For £31 do you get to keep the bollocks? Or do they get recycled?
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Only the best what? eeek:
It's a castration, not a makeover noooo:
Vets treatment...
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For £31 do you get to keep the bollocks? Or do they get recycled?
nah they going to be recycled .. point:
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eveilgrin: I'm not saying a word.
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Shoot me.
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Or shoot Mrs TG?
My rates are reasonable
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ANYWAY..
The IT company have been in and done a final system audit. The last part of which was to change the top password and hand it over to someone else.
I insisted this was done in front of witnesses to avoid any comebacks.
Thats it. I am now spinning my wheels for the next couple of days.
I hope they let me go early. noooo:
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Go for a walk somewhere
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ANYWAY..
The IT company have been in and done a final system audit. The last part of which was to change the top password and hand it over to someone else.
I insisted this was done in front of witnesses to avoid any comebacks.
Thats it. I am now spinning my wheels for the next couple of days.
I hope they let me go early. noooo:
No you cant come home yet i aint cleaned up an ironed as yet... noooo:
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ANYWAY..
The IT company have been in and done a final system audit. The last part of which was to change the top password and hand it over to someone else.
I insisted this was done in front of witnesses to avoid any comebacks.
Thats it. I am now spinning my wheels for the next couple of days.
I hope they let me go early. noooo:
No you cant come home yet i aint cleaned up an ironed as yet... noooo:
eeek:
She has a man in... noooo:
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It does look suspicious noooo:
I imagine she uses OMO
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It does look suspicious noooo:
I imagine she uses OMO
Indeed... laundry not finished but loads of OMO about... noooo:
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Landlady sent you on an errand, eh?
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you aint seen him for ages so here is his latest pic...
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Poor puss. Think again, it's not to late
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Landlady sent you on an errand, eh?
doh: Not my house... noooo:
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ANYWAY..
The IT company have been in and done a final system audit. The last part of which was to change the top password and hand it over to someone else.
I insisted this was done in front of witnesses to avoid any comebacks.
Thats it. I am now spinning my wheels for the next couple of days.
I hope they let me go early. noooo:
No you cant come home yet i aint cleaned up an ironed as yet... noooo:
eeek:
She has a man in... noooo:
I wish! point:
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She has.
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She has.
She has for sure...
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For certain.
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Definitely...
How can she type tho...? rubschin:
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It's the cat walking on the keyboard.
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It makes more sense than....
no,I mustn't
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It's the cat walking on the keyboard.
nah darling i wudent do it in my own home...LOL been there done...ooppssss
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It's the cat walking on the keyboard.
nah darling i wudent do it in my own home...LOL been there done...ooppssss
eeek:
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OMO noooo:
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
He'll be fine... happy088
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
Wish him well.
Perhaps you can post on his behalf?
noooo:
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
Wish him well.
Perhaps you can post on his behalf?
noooo:
Or the cat... whistle:
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
Wish him well.
Perhaps you can post on his behalf?
noooo:
He probably have weeks of loafing about so sure he be able to post for next few weeks while poor me sloggin it at work, working extra day too!
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Tg is about now finishing his job for last day whistle:, hasent been able to get online due to hand over etc of passwords. so here to a new start and hoping he finds a job sooonnnnn! And dont think he be as lucky to be able to use net in work as much arrrrr godbless! sad24:
Wish him well.
Perhaps you can post on his behalf?
noooo:
He probably have weeks of loafing about so sure he be able to post for next few weeks while poor me sloggin it at work, working extra day too!
Look out for boxes of OMO... whistle:
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Well thats it. Finished. eeek:
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Well done lad ~ Now get that kitchen painted, have a few beers and in a couple of weeks life will look very much better.
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Life will only get better TG - as I have found. Best of British.
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
happy001
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
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Something tells me it won't be long... whistle:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Bout 78 then... whistle:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
But only to be used sparingly ~ in case they run out like. ;)
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
But only to be used sparingly ~ in case they run out like. ;)
Yes... no doubt with TG on the rock 'n roll they won't be able to afford a new pack every week... whistle:
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Happy hangover TG!
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
Watever......yawn.... Banghead
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
But only to be used sparingly ~ in case they run out like. ;)
Yes... no doubt with TG on the rock 'n roll they won't be able to afford a new pack every week... whistle:
Tg is getting paid till december so wont be able to claim anything..In the unlikely even of him having too, I can see him getting F**k all, as he has worked for last 32 yrs an paid tax and that so surely he would not be allowed it! Thats only for the usual jobless scum/single mothers/fathers with loads of brats, lazy rats that wont get off there arses...dont start me...... cussing:
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
But only to be used sparingly ~ in case they run out like. ;)
Yes... no doubt with TG on the rock 'n roll they won't be able to afford a new pack every week... whistle:
Tg is getting paid till december so wont be able to claim anything..In the unlikely even of him having too, I can see him getting F**k all, as he has worked for last 32 yrs an paid tax and that so surely he would not be allowed it! Thats only for the usual jobless scum/single mothers/fathers with loads of brats, lazy rats that wont get off there arses...dont start me...... cussing:
eeek: eeek:
Well done, you really have shaken off those Scouse values. ;)
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Thankyou one and all.
Now it gets serious. By way of preparation for the trials ahead I shall now engage in a few sets of Wii tennis (limbering up like) and later attempt to cope with the mother of all piss ups. happy088
Test your Wii age before and after the piss up to entertain us... whistle:
39
And the age before? whistle:
That is before. I aint pissed yet. ;D
Tg gone off to for piss up with work mates, they aint going till bout 5pm, i going down at 6ish so he prob completely trashed by then!
ps we just got our nice shiny pc ;D, nice new 22 inch monitor which is widescreen makin me eyes go bit funny!
I see this new one has capital letters and punctuation then...? whistle:
But only to be used sparingly ~ in case they run out like. ;)
Yes... no doubt with TG on the rock 'n roll they won't be able to afford a new pack every week... whistle:
Tg is getting paid till december so wont be able to claim anything..In the unlikely even of him having too, I can see him getting F**k all, as he has worked for last 32 yrs an paid tax and that so surely he would not be allowed it! Thats only for the usual jobless scum/single mothers/fathers with loads of brats, lazy rats that wont get off there arses...dont start me...... cussing:
eeek: eeek:
Well done, you really have shaken off those Scouse values. ;)
Im afraid it goes further than scouseland...pay less get more seems to be the way! noooo:
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I was too pissed to remember to do Wii age. So it prolly would have been about 98 or summat. noooo:
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I was too pissed to remember to do Wii age. So it prolly would have been about 98 or summat. noooo:
As low as that...? Didn't get very pissed then... noooo:
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Well. First week off. I have glossed the woodwork in the kitchen.
Er...
I shall apply for some more jobs this week. later in the week like..
Er...
If I start watching 'Ready,steady cook' or similar will someone please come round and shoot me. surrender:
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If we hear that you are glued to Trisha and Jeremy Kyle then we'll send Darwin around with a double barrelled turnip. whistle:
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I find I am most productive if I start about five jobs in parallel... like... whistle:
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If we hear that you are glued to Trisha and Jeremy Kyle then we'll send Darwin around with a double barrelled turnip. whistle:
That twat Kyle has got an hour show on Talksport on Sunday afternoons now. What a waste of space.
While I was painting the kitchen I listened to that other twat Gaunt. I must admit being wound up by a fascist like him makes the painting jobs fly by. Bit annoying though when your lovely DAB radio is covered in Dulux One Coat cos' you have thrown the paint tin at it. noooo:
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Well. First week off. I have glossed the woodwork in the kitchen.
Er...
I shall apply for some more jobs this week. later in the week like..
Er...
If I start watching 'Ready,steady cook' or similar will someone please come round and shoot me. surrender:
and This morning with phil an fern!
just made my dinner too, could get used to this i tell you.... eyes:
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Well. First week off. I have glossed the woodwork in the kitchen.
Er...
I shall apply for some more jobs this week. later in the week like..
Er...
If I start watching 'Ready,steady cook' or similar will someone please come round and shoot me. surrender:
and This morning with phil an fern!
just made my dinner too, could get used to this i tell you.... eyes:
What did he put in it tho...? whistle:
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Let's just say it didn't take lot of making:
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Let's just say it didn't take lot of making:
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happy001
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She is not long for this world!
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TG ..... Have you been to the Job Centre yet?
I know what they can be like..... you are "On holiday" but by registering now you may avoid the nonsense of "waiting days" when you do claim. Also keep a copy of every job application in a nice ring binder with a copy of the advert and any reply because there may will come a time when they start demanding to see evidence that you are actively seeking work. Under Gordon Brown's rule there is no such thing as a holiday.
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Suppose I should "re sign on" now that I am back.
I must get the car working first though - bloody battey went flat while I was o holiday.
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bloody battey went flat while I was o'holiday.
noooo: Nora was always such a buxom colleen. noooo:
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Suppose I should "re sign on" now that I am back.
I must get the car working first though - bloody battey went flat while I was o holiday.
The bloody battery has just let us down on the Pajero...
Bought a new one, spent half an hour removing the old one only to find that the new one has its terminals the wrong way round... Banghead
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
Why do they corrode like that? cussing:
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
Why do they corrode like that? cussing:
Because you don't do what sensible people do. If you live anywhere close to the sea, salt corrosion will occur. Cover all terminals, nuts, bolts etc associated with the battery with vaseline and I mean smother it on and repeat every time the vehicle is serviced. whistle:
As for TMR I would have the battery checked. It should not go flat through none use in three weeks. Mine has never gone flat despite being left in the garage for up to three months without use. Are you sure you didn't leave an interior light on or something? If you are sure then GET THE BATTERY CHECKED. Chances are you need a new one and winter is no time to find that out.
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Bit late now, like.
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Bit late now, like.
Then replace the corroded with new and start at step one ::)
Shouldn't this be under the motorheads banner?
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Yes. cussing:
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Bit late now ~ like whistle:
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Bit late now ~ like whistle:
Banghead
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We could grease Wenchy
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(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fscared003.gif&hash=f1d4b0cc865ffe650379fbd410c69314bc0b5bd0) Tell me when it's over.
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
Why do they corrode like that? cussing:
Because you don't do what sensible people do.
Are you saying I'm not sensible...? rubschin:
I am now rubbing down aforementioned battery bar thing ready for a good coat of anti-rust painty stuff... whistle:
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evil:
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We'd need a lot of grease though noooo:
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
Why do they corrode like that? cussing:
Because you don't do what sensible people do.
Are you saying I'm not sensible...? rubschin:
I am now rubbing down aforementioned battery bar thing ready for a good coat of anti-rust painty stuff... whistle:
Bit late now isn't it? Shoulda thought of it earlier like.whistle:
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I sheared a nut that holds the stabilier bar in place.
Still, the battery seemed to take the overnight charge well and we are up and running. Now to go shopping...great.
Why do they corrode like that? cussing:
Because you don't do what sensible people do. If you live anywhere close to the sea, salt corrosion will occur. Cover all terminals, nuts, bolts etc associated with the battery with vaseline and I mean smother it on and repeat every time the vehicle is serviced. whistle:
As for TMR I would have the battery checked. It should not go flat through none use in three weeks. Mine has never gone flat despite being left in the garage for up to three months without use. Are you sure you didn't leave an interior light on or something? If you are sure then GET THE BATTERY CHECKED. Chances are you need a new one and winter is no time to find that out.
The battery in the old Lexus is heeeooooge. It's done this before - the alarm takes a dribble out of it and when left for an elongated period of time, it takes its toll. In addition, I have only been doing really short journeys recently, so that hasn't helped. Shame these cars don't have a kickstarter, like my trusty Triumph, which started first kick angel1
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Now there's a project. A kick starter for cars
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Now there's a project. A kick starter for cars
Yes... you could call it a 'starting handle' or some such... whistle:
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Too late!
Starting handle for internal combustion engines
Document Type and Number:United States Patent 4766856
Abstract:A starting handle for internal combustion engines. A hand crank and a starting shaft are connected to an appropriate element of the engine to be started. A driving mechanism is provided between the hand crank and the starting shaft, so that when the hand crank is turned in the starting direction, the hand crank drives the starting shaft and thereby the engine element. The driving mechanism is released in the event of kickback of the starting shaft and movement thereof in the direction opposite to the direction of starting. A weighted element is provided independent of the engine and is mounted coaxially with respect to the starting shaft. The weighted element is held by gravity in a vertical position and, in the event of kickback, is restrained from movement from the vertical to cause the driving mechanism between the hand crank and the starting shaft to be released.
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What will they think of next? noooo:
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I came across some of my great great uncle's patents on Google Patent recently ~ amazing stuff. Will see if I can find a pic rubschin:
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Here's a picture of one of my grandfather's patents
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He did a lot of dancing in his younger days whistle:
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Here's a picture of one of my grandfather's patents
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He did a lot of dancing in his younger days whistle:
I was going to post similar but then I thought... "nah, too stupid even for me..." whistle:
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drumroll:
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Here's a picture of one of my grandfather's patents
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He did a lot of dancing in his younger days whistle:
I was going to post similar but then I thought... "nah, too stupid even for me..." whistle:
Nothing is too stupid for you me old china!
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Here's a picture of one of my grandfather's patents
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kooldudes.com.au%2Fimages%2FMO14BLKPAT.JPG&hash=3cae2680a8f3fffcce6b05cbfef11684be8b340a)
He did a lot of dancing in his younger days whistle:
I was going to post similar but then I thought... "nah, too stupid even for me..." whistle:
Nothing is too stupid for you me old china!
lol: lol: lol:
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Here's an idea!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7644469.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7644469.stm)
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I got the right battery this morning and fitted it... no problem...
Took me two hours to remove the engine belly pan thing to retrieve the socket that I dropped tho... Banghead
The newly painted battery holder thing looks nice...
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And this thread is about?
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And this thread is about?
You made a post about a monkeyman, you tell us! point:
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It was an employment idea for TG.Except he would have to dress as a gigantic pigeon, obviously
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It was an employment idea for TG.Except he would have to dress as a gigantic pigeon, obviously
Of course... whacky115
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Well it makes sense to me. I must go and do some werk with that Mrs Windmill now
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Well it makes sense to me. I must go and do some werk with that Mrs Windmill now
Perhaps you should go and buy a huge tarpaulin...?
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Why?It would only blow away
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Why?It would only blow away
Never mind... noooo:
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Well it makes sense to me. I must go and do some werk with that Mrs Windmill now
eyes:
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That's never Ewan McGregor! eeek:
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My werk is done!
Now to the wretched Eco-Balls!
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Hey ~ Do you use those Eco Balls things in the washing machine ? Anygood? I saw them for the first time yesterday and wondered whether to invest.
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Mrs Nick got some from the market.I reserve judgement evil:
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So you haven't tried them yet then ............ Market???????????? How very ...... errrr...... down market. They'll be fakes I expect.
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Quite so. They were £3. I doubt them
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MILFH has posh expensive ones. She rates them. She is most particular.
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See www.mailshop.co.uk
£34.00 Ecoballs
£14.99 Magnoball
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MILFH has posh expensive ones. She rates them. She is most particular.
NOT a compliment, I sense eveilgrin:
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Strangely I received unbidden an copy of Mailshop a "New magazine from The Daily Mail" through the post. These ecoballs things were advertised in it at the rate shown in my previous. I have now gone to the site (which was as published in the write-up about ecoballs) only to find they are not on the site. Banghead
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Just in case anyone's interested I have not got a job yet.
Will report back soon. In the meantime talk amongst yourselves. happy088
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Just in case anyone's interested I have not got a job yet.
Will report back soon. In the meantime talk amongst yourselves. happy088
Finished the kitchen have you?
We are lacking in feedback from you so have to chat about whatever we can think of.
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Not finished in kitchen yet. Having attack of lazy bastardness.
My BiL who knows about these things is re-vamping my "one job for 32 years" CV.
I applied for an education numbty job yesterday and shall be applying for a private sector job tomorrow that I rather like the sound of.
Please feel free to continue to discuss ecoballs (WTF?) and similar in my nice shiny thread. smile:
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Ecoballs are supposed to do away with the need for washing powder/liquid and fabric softeners in your washing machine. New idea to me but I suppose it works on the same principle as bashing your kecks on a stone in the river like what your poor wife has to do.
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Ecoballs are supposed to do away with the need for washing powder/liquid and fabric softeners in your washing machine. New idea to me but I suppose it works on the same principle as bashing your kecks on a stone in the river like what your poor wife has to do.
Its only 'poor wife' if TG isnt wearing them at the time... eveilgrin:
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The eco balls exploded in the washer which is now full of thousands of tiny pellets! evil:
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The eco balls exploded in the washer which is now full of thousands of tiny pellets! evil:
Quite so. They were £3. I doubt them
You get what you pay for.
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It was her idea! evil:
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But I bet you were the one that was using the washing machine at the time ~ ergo it is your fault. whistle:
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How did you guess!She wants me to take them back. I will need a shovel!
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How did you guess!She wants me to take them back. I will need a shovel!
2 more jobs applied for. Not a reply from anyone yet. noooo:
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It's a shame this thread keeps wandering off topic. ;)
Still, keep trying TG. (job hunting that is)
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It's a shame this thread keeps wandering off topic. ;)
Still, keep trying TG. (job hunting that is)
I shall Unc. I shan't start getting worried till after after Xmas If I still have nothing. scared2:
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But I bet you were the one that was using the washing machine at the time ~ ergo it is your fault. whistle:
If that is the case then they could have cost half a million pounds and be made of the same stuff they use to armour place the Abrams, The moment Nick switched on the washing machine it was destined to explode, he is a universal constant. A technological grim reaper. whistle:
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It's a shame this thread keeps wandering off topic. ;)
Still, keep trying TG. (job hunting that is)
I shall Unc. I shan't start getting worried till after after Xmas If I still have nothing. scared2:
Best of luck with your applications TG. Have you thought about investing some of your "hard earned" in driving lessons. A driving license can allow you to go where you want/when you want and opens up more opportunities jobs-wise.
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It's a shame this thread keeps wandering off topic. ;)
Still, keep trying TG. (job hunting that is)
I shall Unc. I shan't start getting worried till after after Xmas If I still have nothing. scared2:
Best of luck with your applications TG. Have you thought about investing some of your "hard earned" in driving lessons. A driving license can allow you to go where you want/when you want and opens up more opportunities jobs-wise.
I wish....my one bug bear...at least i tried... point:
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I am currently sitting in the pub by the dole office.
It's a bit odd but bloody cheap.
I may also have a job lined up - sounds too good to be true, but I will know more by the end of the month.
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A job in the pub next to the dole office?
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Perfick cloud9:
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Indeed.
In the mean time yours truly has now lost track of how many jobs he has applied for let alone to which companies.
I need to organise paperwork, email records etc. In fact I have to try and organise this like a military campaign. I do not want to be unemployed in January.
I am now halfway through my second week off and I am getting extremely bored.
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You should get GOS to help
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Indeed.
In the mean time yours truly has now lost track of how many jobs he has applied for let alone to which companies.
I need to organise paperwork, email records etc. In fact I have to try and organise this like a military campaign. I do not want to be unemployed in January.
I am now halfway through my second week off and I am getting extremely bored.
I can't remember the name of the company but there was an ad on the TV last night about a service where you send them your CV and they go through the all the jobs listings for you and send your it to the matching companies. Odds are you would already have looked into the vacancies anyway but it may still be worth looking at.
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Why not do your CBT and buy a moped...?
You'd be able to add "Driving Licence and Own Vehicle" to your CV then... whistle:
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Indeed.
In the mean time yours truly has now lost track of how many jobs he has applied for let alone to which companies.
I need to organise paperwork, email records etc. In fact I have to try and organise this like a military campaign. I do not want to be unemployed in January.
I am now halfway through my second week off and I am getting extremely bored.
rubschin: I seem to recall mentioning this some days ago. The record keeping will save you so much agro from the job centre jobsworths.
BTW I once had the pleasure of interviewing a Job Centre employed "Executive Officer" who thought he was qualified for a management job with the company I worked for. It gave me enormous pleasure to tell him that he was not fitted for any employment within the company let alone the job he thought he was a natural for.
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Oooh. A company actually wrote to me to acknowledge my application.
I exist!
lol:
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Well done you ~ use the letter you sent them again, it's obviously a good one.
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Quite so.I don't have email therefore I do not exist. Banghead
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I don't think ~ therefore I am not
rubschin: Bit pessimistic I feel.
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happy100
Have a pill
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Thanks ~ I think I will ~ Valium anyone?
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Yumster
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Washed down with a large Brandy I feel
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Good plan!
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Only flaw I can see is that I shall get stupid and fall over a lot ~ but ....................... whistle:
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No change there then
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I don't fall over a lot ~ normally. angry041:
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I am getting cabin fever. whacky115
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Have you finished painting that kitchen, fitted the new cupboard doors and stuff?
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Have you finished painting that kitchen, fitted the new cupboard doors and stuff?
Done kitchen. Got Wii to connect to internet after much swearing. Applied for another job. surrender:
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Holiday soon innit?
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Holiday soon innit?
Will I notice?
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I thought youse two were going away for a few days ~ Ann Summers and all that eyes: I'm sure you'll notice.
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I thought youse two were going away for a few days ~ Ann Summers and all that eyes: I'm sure you'll notice.
Ah. Thats Xmas in York. Weeks away. Also new years eve at a hotel. cloud9:
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There you are then ~ summat to look forward to.
Best start getting in trim ~ you want to look your best in those Ann Summers briefs don't you?
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eeek:
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There you are then ~ summat to look forward to.
Best start getting in trim ~ you want to look your best in those Ann Summers briefs don't you?
Think we well past that stage...pjs an books now...! eyes:
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Really eeek:
We haven't reached that stage after 21 years noooo:
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Really eeek:
We haven't reached that stage after 21 years noooo:
nowt wrong with pjs an reading at bedtimes...cant be at it day an nite...LOL whistle:
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Really eeek:
We haven't reached that stage after 21 years noooo:
nowt wrong with pjs an reading at bedtimes...cant be at it day an nite...LOL whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
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Anyway, I have applied for yet another job (council numbty).
But mainly I have had several conversations with a nice lady at an employment agency. She asked me to email her my CV which I duly did.
Its a one page CV which basically says :
"32 years loyal service etc. Knows a bit of IT. Good communicator. Can do filing. Doesn't drive. Makes pickled onions as hobby"
Now she hasnt sent me a copy yet but she has re-done it. From what she says it now reads something like this:
"Absolute superstar, loyal and devoted to the right employer, Invented the internet. Could talk middle eastern leaders into giving up Islam & recognising Israel. Doesn't drive but can fly space shuttle. Qualified pastry chef"
Employers must now form an orderly queue outside my house.
whistle:
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lol: Keep it going TG.
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rubschin:
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Shoot her
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Indeed.
In fact the nice lady has not rang me back and there is a distinct lack of people outside my front door begging for my services. Perhaps the space shuttle bit was a bit too much.
I have applied for two more jobs today.
Just as a matter of interest I have found a photo of the nice lady on the internet.
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eyes:
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She looks about 14
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Being the wrong side of 50 will always give that perception of a young(ish) woman
point:
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sad24:
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So am I Nick, so am I cry:
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I aint. happy088
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I aint. happy088
You are from where I'm sat evil:
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I aint. happy088
You are from where I'm sat evil:
sad24:
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She looks about 14
Stone?
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She looks about 14
Stone?
Bitch!
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I am applyng for a job with a school which is described as a "Pupil Referral Unit" - not sure about this though.
PRUs are often thought of as a place where badly behaved children are sent, but they can actually cater for a wide range of pupils – those who cannot attend school because of medical problems, teenage mothers and pregnant schoolgirls, pupils who have been assessed as being school phobic, and pupils awaiting a school place. They do also provide education for pupils who have been excluded, and they can be used to provide short placements for those who are at risk of exclusion.
Some PRUs cater for particular kinds of pupils (units for teenage mothers and pregnant schoolgirls, for example), while others will have a mix of different kinds. But usually, pupils who are in PRUs because of behavioural problems are not taught alongside pupils who are in PRUs for other reasons. For most pupils, the main focus of PRUs should be on getting them back into a school.
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Sounds a bit scary. eeek:
Would you be at the sharp end so to speak? I don't think I would have the patience to handle the pupils.
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It's for an ICT Technician, so you wouldn't exactly be hidden away.
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No way in hell would I apply for a job in a pupil referal unit, not in this day and age. It may all sound cutesy and unwed motherish but the reality is likely to be kids that can't be in a structured classroom environment for violence issues.
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I have been trying to purchase a cattle prod ;D
Oh well, off to jobcentre now, just the way to finish the day.
Will retire for a Youngs with TMR afterwards. razz:
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I am applyng for a job with a school which is described as a "Pupil Referral Unit" - not sure about this though.
PRUs are often thought of as a place where badly behaved children are sent, but they can actually cater for a wide range of pupils – those who cannot attend school because of medical problems, teenage mothers and pregnant schoolgirls, pupils who have been assessed as being school phobic, and pupils awaiting a school place. They do also provide education for pupils who have been excluded, and they can be used to provide short placements for those who are at risk of exclusion.
Some PRUs cater for particular kinds of pupils (units for teenage mothers and pregnant schoolgirls, for example), while others will have a mix of different kinds. But usually, pupils who are in PRUs because of behavioural problems are not taught alongside pupils who are in PRUs for other reasons. For most pupils, the main focus of PRUs should be on getting them back into a school.
You'll prolly end up on a £400,000 yacht or some such... whistle:
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I applied for a job yesterday - and it looks suspiciously like my old job eveilgrin:
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eeek:
And how is TG getting on, we wonder?
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I applied for a job yesterday - and it looks suspiciously like my old job eveilgrin:
Excellent! lol:
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I applied for a job yesterday - and it looks suspiciously like my old job eveilgrin:
But, they can't do that can they?
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If they change the JD a bit, of course they can.
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If they change the JD a bit, of course they can.
John Doe?
Do they think TMR is dead?
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Ho Ho
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The JD is basically word for word the one I wrote for them before I left. I could rejoin, but would have to repay a proportion of the redundancy money I received.
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Unless you changed your name and wore a mask
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eeek:
And how is TG getting on, we wonder?
TG is not much further forward TBH. Had a meeting with an employment agency today. Interesting. At the very least I have lots of good advice on CV's etc.
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eeek:
And how is TG getting on, we wonder?
TG is not much further forward TBH. Had a meeting with an employment agency today. Interesting. At the very least I have lots of good advice on CV's etc.
Wot... better than the advice we gave you... like? rubschin:
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eeek:
And how is TG getting on, we wonder?
TG is not much further forward TBH. Had a meeting with an employment agency today. Interesting. At the very least I have lots of good advice on CV's etc.
Wot... better than the advice we gave you... like? rubschin:
Erm.. Well....... YES
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eeek:
And how is TG getting on, we wonder?
TG is not much further forward TBH. Had a meeting with an employment agency today. Interesting. At the very least I have lots of good advice on CV's etc.
Wot... better than the advice we gave you... like? rubschin:
Erm.. Well....... YES
... rubschin:
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How so...? Shrugs:
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Doing a better CV= polishing a turd!
Employers nowadays, esp Public Sector, can be idiots. If your CV don't fit the person spec you are fooked, even if you are capable of doing the job
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Well. It went like this...
Agency lady: Have you taken employment advice from anyone else?
TG: yes
AG: Who?
TG: Err. the virtual pub.
AG: That bloke in Cyprus?
TG: Err.. yes
AG: and that train bloke that likes cake?
TG: Err..yes.
AG: Do you want to earn money by falling off roo(ve)fs?
TG: No Miss
AG: Can you fly the space shuttle or drive a steam engine?
TG: No miss
AG: Stop looking down my top.
TG: Yes Miss
AG: This CV is shite isnt it?
TG: yes Miss
AG: Do it again and call me on Friday.
TG: Yes Miss
AG: Unless there is anything else you can fvkc off now.
TG: Yes Miss.. Err..
AG:What?
TG: Can I see you naked please?
AG: No. Go away.
I await her call.
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It's going very well. Keep it up!
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It's going very well. Keep it up!
Agreed... excellent progress... cloud9:
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Currently sitting in a pub in Purley, whilst Mrs TMR(to be) has an interview. Moral support and all that...she'll knock 'em bandy.
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Currently sitting in a pub in Purley, whilst Mrs TMR(to be) has an interview. Moral support and all that...she'll knock 'em bandy.
Have a few beers for her eh...? Bit of Dutch courage like...? whistle:
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Sort of. She was with me in the pub and drank orange juice.
When I got up off the floor, we went through her interview technique.
She'll be fine.
But by the time she leaves, I could be a bit merry. Pub is odd (like Purley) - natives staring at me and rolling coins through their six fingered webbed hands...
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Tg and me have just ordered are nice new suite...now he gota get painting before it comes in four- 6 weeks lol:
So no more being in here get on with yr chores... eyes:
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it comes in four- 6 weeks lol:
= 12 weeks... whistle:
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Tg and me have just ordered are nice new suite...now he gota get painting before it comes in four- 6 weeks lol:
So no more being in here get on with yr chores... eyes:
I do hope you haven't paid for it like. Companies are going bust all over the place.
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I concur. You could end up with a free suite, or nuffink.
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I appreciate your good intentions people. But will you stop trying to cheer me up please. I cannot cope. surrender:
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I appreciate your good intentions people. But will you stop trying to cheer me up please. I cannot cope. surrender:
You're my besht mate you are.
eastdrink048
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I really, really love you I does.
eastdrink048
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
It was lasagne that got me on Friday night... not properly defrosted prolly... noooo:
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
I too find most chess pieces hard to swallow.
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
It was lasagne that got me on Friday night... not properly defrosted prolly... noooo:
Shouldda put it in the chipper mate point:
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
I too find most chess pieces hard to swallow.
'cept the Queens whistle:
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I hope you two paid for all those...? evil:
I dunno. I dont even remember going home. surrender:
Tsk, tsk... something you ate prolly...?
Prawns ~ it is always the prawns.
I too find most chess pieces hard to swallow.
'cept the Queens whistle:
Just becuase I went to a Grammar School, it does not mean I am a player of the pink oboe.
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lol:
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Tg and me have just ordered are nice new suite...now he gota get painting before it comes in four- 6 weeks lol:
So no more being in here get on with yr chores... eyes:
I do hope you haven't paid for it like. Companies are going bust all over the place.
Do i look stupid! a very small deposit only was paid till i get my suite, even if i would have had cash they wouldent have got it as yet... scared2:
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I have somehow managed to get 2 interviews with the same organisation. Two different job, 2 different locations, 2 days apart - one person is on both interview panels redface:
Should be interesting.
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Well done!
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I have somehow managed to get 2 interviews with the same organisation. Two different job, 2 different locations, 2 days apart - one person is on both interview panels redface:
Should be interesting.
Lottsa interviews ~ any offers yet?
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A few interviews so far, never get anything afterwards, except for 2 schools. One wrote the usual thanks but no thanks leter, the other actually phoned me and gave me some feedback, good for the confidence if nothing else.
Not sure I can handle being stuck at home through the winter, will go stir crazy!
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Not sure I can handle being stuck at home through the winter, will go stir crazy!
Same here. My number of applications is around the 40 mark now. Not a hint of an interview.
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Buy a bike, ladder, bucket and chamois and start a window cleaning round.
Hire a red suit and some white whiskers and do Christmas Parties for Kids. There is always a shortage of Santas and you can charge £50 to sit and hand out pressies that someone else has bought and wrapped.
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Buy a bike, ladder, bucket and chamois and start a window cleaning round.
Hire a red suit and some white whiskers and do Christmas Parties for Kids. There is always a shortage of Santas and you can charge £50 to sit and hand out pressies that someone else has bought and wrapped.
And shag the mother prolly... whistle:
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Buy a bike, ladder, bucket and chamois and start a window cleaning round.
Hire a red suit and some white whiskers and do Christmas Parties for Kids. There is always a shortage of Santas and you can charge £50 to sit and hand out pressies that someone else has bought and wrapped.
And shag the mother prolly... whistle:
Either job offers that opportunity.
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Buy a bike, ladder, bucket and chamois and start a window cleaning round.
Hire a red suit and some white whiskers and do Christmas Parties for Kids. There is always a shortage of Santas and you can charge £50 to sit and hand out pressies that someone else has bought and wrapped.
And shag the mother prolly... whistle:
Either job offers that opportunity.
Take your own OMO...? whistle:
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I notice this thread has now entered the "top ten topics (by replies)" chart.
Which is pretty depressing really.
I have applied for 3 more jobs today.
Still nothing. cry:
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I notice this thread has now entered the "top ten topics (by replies)" chart.
Which is pretty depressing really.
I have applied for 3 more jobs today.
Still nothing. cry:
Poor Maddy... sad24:
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Ooh. A bite.
I fired off an online application to HSBC bank this morning. They just rang me to schedule a telephone interview.
Its not much but even this is encouraging.
This is the first positive response from an actual employer as opposed to an agency.
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Call Centre noooo:
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Call Centre noooo:
My Son in Law is a Call Centre manager evil:
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noooo:
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noooo:
He is Sri Lankan ~ the call centre is in Leighton Buzzard ............. Didn't make sense to me either.
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Buzzard, you say?
All very puzzling noooo:
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Buzzard, you say?
All very puzzling noooo:
Indeed Leighton Buzzard ~ they have a toy railway you know.
whistle:
http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/
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No cakes noooo:
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No cakes.
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
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There are worse things than working in a call centre. Mr Wench and I have both worked in them when it has been necessary.
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noooo:
He is Sri Lankan ~ the call centre is in Leighton Buzzard ............. Didn't make sense to me either.
Simple really, the locals in Leighton Buzzard find it hard to type with webbed fingers & 2 extra thumbs so they brought in outside labour whistle:
I've worked in one for close to six years now. Originally got the job to keep me going after being made redundant at BT but got into the dialler/data side of things not long after starting.
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
Good man! happ096
Also, it is easier to actually get a job if you have one... once you are up-and-running with them you can keep your eyes open for another... happy088
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I applied for a job today, up in the smoke. I hope I don't get it, as it would involve public transport :-(
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I applied for a job today, up in the smoke. I hope I don't get it, as it would involve public transport :-(
But cheap beer? rubschin:
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I applied for a job today, up in the smoke. I hope I don't get it, as it would involve public transport :-(
You have my sympathy. It is something I dread having to go to work in London. noooo:
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I fully intend not to get the job whistle: Little phrases like "can't abide fools" and "corporate myopia" tend to have the desired effect.
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
I stopped the phone interview within the first 5 minutes.
I have applied for 3 more jobs today.
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
I stopped the phone interview within the first 5 minutes.
I have applied for 3 more jobs today.
That bad eh? Didn't fancy moving to Bombay I suppose.
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
I stopped the phone interview within the first 5 minutes.
Why?
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Pretty much.
One of the the three I applied for this morning actually sent me a personal email, as opposed to an an automated response. cloud9:
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This hectic whirl of job hunting and decorating of late is wearing me out noooo:
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Call Centre noooo:
Prolly.
Someone has to do it. If that's that or the dole then I will fucking do it.
I stopped the phone interview within the first 5 minutes.
Why?
Credit check. Whilst my credit history isnt that bad it isnt brilliant either.
A former Mrs TG declared herself bankcrupt after we split up and that sent a lot grief my way that is still ongoing.
No CCJ's or owt but all happened in the last few years.
They didnt actually do a credit check so I may have overeacted but they talked about it so I stopped the interview.
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Fair dos. Bastard exs!
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happy100
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Fair dos. Bastard exs!
Indeed. evil:
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I can go with that. evil:
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Did it ever occur to any of you that maybe it is you and not them! whistle:
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Did it ever occur to any of you that maybe it is you and not them! whistle:
Never. noooo:
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But if the cap fits, Miss Wench.....
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I only have ex boyfriends not ex husbands. whistle:
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Did it ever occur to you that maybe it is you and not them! whistle:
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I absolutely no problems with my ex. whistle:
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Patio?
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Did it ever occur to you that maybe it is you and not them! whistle:
Yes. sad24:
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point:
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Did it ever occur to any of you that maybe it is you and not them! whistle:
Often ~ I have sleepless nights worrying how I could have so misjudged a person ~ but she was a good shag and I guess that clouded my thinking.
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That is often the case. redface:
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Is it time to fetch my popcorn?
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That is often the case. redface:
Indeed and you find yourself carried away with the euphoria of it all. Then reality kicks in and it's too late.
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I suppose I should just be grateful that reality kicked in sooner rather than later.
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I fear we are heading in the direction of Mr Wench's bathroom crimes
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Could poor old TG apply for a job with Relate?
He seems sensible, stable and level-headed.
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happy001 happy001 happy001
Have another Talisker DS ~ on me.
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happy001 happy001 happy001
Have another Talisker DS ~ on me.
Cheers old chap. cloud9:
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Could poor old TG apply for a job with Relate?
He seems sensible, stable and level-headed.
he is very...but still aint got a bite on interview lark.... noooo:
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::)
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::)
Behind every man. . . .
She means well I expect.
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::)
Behind every man. . . .
She means well I expect.
::) whistle:
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noooo:
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noooo:
WHAT?????? Banghead
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noooo:
WHAT?????? Banghead
rubschin:
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noooo:
WHAT?????? Banghead
rubschin:
Another example of how to encourage Marital Harmony, by Baldymort Counselling Inc. ::)
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noooo:
WHAT?????? Banghead
rubschin:
Another example of how to encourage Marital Harmony, by Baldymort Counselling Inc. ::)
razz:
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I just did a quick totalling up and my job applications have now passed the 50 mark. noooo:
According to the local news the other night there are 15k unemployed in Leicester but there are 20k available jobs.
tunble:
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Aren't you still on "Gardening Leave"?
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Aren't you still on "Gardening Leave"?
Yep.
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Pace yourself. When you get into the clutches of the Job Centre you don't want to have no more applications to write or they'll send you on a course.
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Fvck the job centre.
I will of course sign on and go through the motions so I can get some handouts from the state (you have no idea how it hurts me to say that) but if I have nothing by the new year It will mean a major change of job hunting tactics.
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Fvck the job centre.
I will of course sign on and go through the motions so I can get some handouts from the state (you have no idea how it hurts me to say that) but if I have nothing by the new year It will mean a major change of job hunting tactics.
Buy a bucket, ladder and chamois leather.
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No.
I am thinking more of putting on a tie and printing out my (can fly F16's) CV and knocking on companies doors in between call centre/shelf stacking temp work.
I will NOT be long term unemployed.
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My suggestion was more a matter of Self Employment ~ avoiding the Job Centre altogether but enabling you to claim Supplentary benefits and even NI stamp credits during times when income falls below a certain level. Such benefits are means tested but savings of £8k for each of you are discounted.
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I do not want to be self employed.
I want to work for a professional company/organisation for a reasonable wage.
I could tell you some great stories about the company I have worked for for 32 years that, in the last 5 years has descended into a comedy show the likes of which most people would not believe.
This has nothing to do with credit crunches or recessions just a baldly led operation from the very top.
Despite everything I know I am well out of it.
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I do not want to be self employed.
I want to work for a professional company/organisation for a reasonable wage.
I could tell you some great stories about the company I have worked for for 32 years that, in the last 5 years has descended into a comedy show the likes of which most people would not believe.
This has nothing to do with credit crunches or recessions just a baldly led operation from the very top.
Despite everything I know I am well out of it.
I know a journalist who would like to chat about that, and pay for the story of course. . . .
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Interesting read (http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/geoff-haynes-lost-your-job-dont-despair-1017821.html) although I think that becoming a teacher wouldn't interest you.
However it was this bit that struck a chord with me:
I was just a tiny cog in a huge machine. The culture had changed from what the company was like when I had first joined it. The job had become impersonal. It was less about who you were as an individual than simply reporting things to people further up the line.
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I do not want to be self employed.
I want to work for a professional company/organisation for a reasonable wage.
I could tell you some great stories about the company I have worked for for 32 years that, in the last 5 years has descended into a comedy show the likes of which most people would not believe.
This has nothing to do with credit crunches or recessions just a baldly led operation from the very top.
Despite everything I know I am well out of it.
I know a journalist who would like to chat about that, and pay for the story of course. . . .
Cash in hand? PM me. eyes:
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Interesting read (http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/geoff-haynes-lost-your-job-dont-despair-1017821.html) although I think that becoming a teacher wouldn't interest you.
However it was this bit that struck a chord with me:
I was just a tiny cog in a huge machine. The culture had changed from what the company was like when I had first joined it. The job had become impersonal. It was less about who you were as an individual than simply reporting things to people further up the line.
"When you lose your job, that feeling of where do you go from here, how are you going to make ends meet, is inescapable. But it's a question of looking past that. With the right attitude – belief that you can do something else, the commitment to see it through – redundancy can be the beginning, not the end."
This is the attitude I am trying to maintain. So far so good, despite you lot! whistle:
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I've tried but I'm not very good in the job hunting department I am afraid. redface:
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Interesting read (http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/geoff-haynes-lost-your-job-dont-despair-1017821.html) although I think that becoming a teacher wouldn't interest you.
However it was this bit that struck a chord with me:
I was just a tiny cog in a huge machine. The culture had changed from what the company was like when I had first joined it. The job had become impersonal. It was less about who you were as an individual than simply reporting things to people further up the line.
"When you lose your job, that feeling of where do you go from here, how are you going to make ends meet, is inescapable. But it's a question of looking past that. With the right attitude – belief that you can do something else, the commitment to see it through – redundancy can be the beginning, not the end."
This is the attitude I am trying to maintain. So far so good, despite you lot! whistle:
That's it lad, stiff upper lip. We all support you really.
Remember, "One door shuts and another door closes". ;)
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I have now started the depressing process of signing on, claiming housing benefits &c.
The lady at our local council told me to apply for Jobseekers online. Every other method is slow due to high demand.
I had hoped it wouldn't come do this but there it is.
On a brighter not my ex company is still solvent and it looks like the redundo will be OK.
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Oh dear.Demand is high?Didn't you say there were 20000 jobs in Leicester.More lies from McBroon and his Gang.
happy100
Ask your MP. Don't tell me it's Vazeline? noooo:
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TG 02:52:54 PM Viewing Nick's profile.
scared2:
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I have now started the depressing process of signing on, claiming housing benefits &c.
The lady at our local council told me to apply for Jobseekers online. Every other method is slow due to high demand.
I had hoped it wouldn't come do this but there it is.
On a brighter not my ex company is still solvent and it looks like the redundo will be OK.
Having signed on "on-line" you will have to go to the Job Centre (they send an appointment) and answer all the same questions again. The whole thing is designed to make you regret getting involved. I take no pleasure in telling you this but BE PREPARED to be treated like shite.
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Oh dear.Demand is high?Didn't you say there were 20000 jobs in Leicester.More lies from McBroon and his Gang.
happy100
Ask your MP. Don't tell me it's Vazeline? noooo:
Nope. Not him thank gawd.
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You'll need to apply pretty sharpish but how about this, you would just have to resist the urge to brain Brown with the rod... whistle:
A salary of £81,600. A pad in central London. The freedom to wear tights, whatever your gender. Who wouldn't go for a job like that? Well, the majority of the UK's population, it would seem.
Parliament is looking for a new Black Rod
So far just two people have applied for the post of Black Rod, the most famed ceremonial role in Parliament. The incumbent, Sir Michael Willcocks, is stepping down and the job has been advertised in The Guardian. A parliamentary source tells us: "The closing date is 26 November and two applications have been handed in so far. We've had a lot of requests for information packs and we expect to have quite a few more applications soon."
Black Rod is best known for hammering on the doors of the House of Commons after they are slammed in his face during the State Opening of Parliament. The job also involves being the Queen's representative to peers, overseeing budgets and security, and managing a staff of 30. But it appears the next Black Rod will have less to do than Sir Michael, with a new, £100,000 "director general of facilities" taking over some of the running of the Lords offices.
The advert says "all qualified individuals irrespective of gender, marital status, age, race, colour, disability, religious affiliation or sexual orientation" can apply. The need to look good in a garter goes without saying.
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I have now started the depressing process of signing on, claiming housing benefits &c.
The lady at our local council told me to apply for Jobseekers online. Every other method is slow due to high demand.
I had hoped it wouldn't come do this but there it is.
On a brighter not my ex company is still solvent and it looks like the redundo will be OK.
Having signed on "on-line" you will have to go to the Job Centre (they send an appointment) and answer all the same questions again. The whole thing is designed to make you regret getting involved. I take no pleasure in telling you this but BE PREPARED to be treated like shite.
My jobseekers allowance has just been stopped, 26 weeks, the maximum, is now up. Don't qualify for any other benefits cos of redundo in bank. So much for paying into the system for 40 years.
I now have to attend a one day course type thing next week to teach me about interviews, cv wrinting etc. This can be followed by by half days for the next 13 weeks.
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Great. My redundo is very small. Appears to be under the limits.
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I distinctly remember saying, on this forum, that savings under £8000 don't count against you for means tested benefits. Anyone in the position of having more than that should split their money up into several accounts and be prepared to lie their heads off. The Job Centre Plus cannot check every branch of every bank in the country. They have to rely on people telling them where their bank accounts are and then they will ask to see statements and savings books as proof. Simply don't tell them where all the money is.
Of course once you have told them you are bolloxed unless you use your savings/redundo to pay a large clump off your mortgage and then use that equity in the property to extend your mortgage when times improve. I personally have had battle royal with these idiots when they asked me to prove I didn't have any more bank accounts ~ how can anyone prove a negative? Ultimately I demanded that they prove I have and, of course, they couldn't.
Not that I am an expert or anything whistle:
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8k? I would love to have 8k. I will get close to it when the redundo goes into the bank.
I speak frankly to the forum. My payout is 7.7k. Government minimum.
No mortgage, no savings.
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Suggest you check my figure on the Job Centre web site. I am working on my situation and everyone is different, ages, allowances, dependant children all come into the equation.
BTW Swiss Bank Accounts are easy to get if you go there on holiday. whistle:
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I distinctly remember saying, on this forum, that savings under £8000 don't count against you for means tested benefits. Anyone in the position of having more than that should split their money up into several accounts and be prepared to lie their heads off. The Job Centre Plus cannot check every branch of every bank in the country. They have to rely on people telling them where their bank accounts are and then they will ask to see statements and savings books as proof. Simply don't tell them where all the money is.
Of course once you have told them you are bolloxed unless you use your savings/redundo to pay a large clump off your mortgage and then use that equity in the property to extend your mortgage when times improve. I personally have had battle royal with these idiots when they asked me to prove I didn't have any more bank accounts ~ how can anyone prove a negative? Ultimately I demanded that they prove I have and, of course, they couldn't.
Not that I am an expert or anything whistle:
Thank you M'Lud.
My client, Mr Snoopy, has described a form of fraud explained to him by an unknown man in a public house.
Mr Snoopy is a man of good character, a pillar of the community and Editor of the parish magazine.
It is unthinkable that he would actually carry out anything described above.
char048
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They haven't asked me, or Mrs TMR (to be) how much redundancy we received. Should they have? rubschin:
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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They will see that from your P45
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Companies have to inform the govt of the redundo payouts. You then have to explain where it's gone.
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"I invested it in Iceland on the advice of that nice Mr Brown"
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"I invested it in Iceland on the advice of that nice Mr Brown"
Fish fingers and turkey twizzlers all round, with profiteroles to follow.
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Companies have to inform the govt of the redundo payouts. You then have to explain where it's gone.
Would they believe on Young's? lol:
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Companies have to inform the govt of the redundo payouts. You then have to explain where it's gone.
Would they believe on Young's? lol:
rubschin: In your case you could point them to this site as evidence.
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Well, that's it - mortgage was paid off today, with a little bit extra going into the bank.
So even less risk of getting anything handed out.
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I have a proper job interview on Wednesday!
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I have a proper job interview on Wednesday!
WELL DONE!
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Wot he said.
What's it for,like?
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I have a proper job interview on Wednesday!
Good luck lad.
Don't forget to have your face ironed and chest waxed. ;)
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Good for you TG. Best of luck!
Buy us a drink? eyes:
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Good for you TG. Best of luck!
Buy us a drink? eyes:
eeek:
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Good for you TG. Best of luck!
Buy us a drink? eyes:
eeek:
eeek: I thought you were in celebratory mode ... whistle:
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Wot he said.
What's it for,like?
Nowt much, properties company. Call centre but thankfully not to the public.
Lousy pay and dodgy shifts but if I get it it will keep me afloat while I continue to look.
Even just the interview experience will be good.
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Good for you TG. Best of luck!
Buy us a drink? eyes:
eeek:
eeek: I thought you were in celebratory mode ... whistle:
I have to get the job yet!
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You'll get it. We can have a poll like, to boost your confidence!
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Can't you nobble the other contestants, like? eveilgrin:
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Mrs TG could distract them with one of her dances
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. . properties company. Call centre . .
Will you have to phone people in Delhi and say "Good morning, my name is Rajiv, do you have a mortgage at all?"
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I now have TWO interviews next Wednesday! cloud9:
One for a parasitcal scumbag NHS position where I can suck from the pale, soft underbelly of society and one for...er...Sekonda watches.
happy088
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I now have TWO interviews next Wednesday! cloud9:
One for a parasitcal scumbag NHS position where I can suck from the pale, soft underbelly of society and one for...er...Sekonda watches.
. . which hang limply from the wrists of chavs and wastrells. ;)
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I now have TWO interviews next Wednesday! cloud9:
One for a parasitcal scumbag NHS position where I can suck from the pale, soft underbelly of society and one for...er...Sekonda watches.
happy088
Excellent!
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You want him to be a parasitical scumbag.? eeek:
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Someone has to do it so it may as well be one of our own! And just think of the stories he will be able to tell!
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Fetches popcorn
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Where on earth did you get his popcorn idea from? Do you often eat it in real life?
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BM made me do it sad24:
He makes it out of goat droppings and LL sells is in his "cinema" sick2:
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Someone has to do it so it may as well be one of our own! And just think of the stories he will be able to tell!
The parasitical scumbag McNHS job has something to do with EYES.
As in EYEBALLS. Eyeball stories anyone?
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Someone has to do it so it may as well be one of our own! And just think of the stories he will be able to tell!
The parasitical scumbag McNHS job has something to do with EYES.
As in EYEBALLS. Eyeball stories anyone?
Glass or real?
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Where on earth did you get his popcorn idea from? Do you often eat it in real life?
He copied the saying from Snoopy... ::)
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Where on earth did you get his popcorn idea from? Do you often eat it in real life?
He copied the saying from Snoopy... ::)
Now I know who to blame! eveilgrin:
Eye eye TG!
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Where on earth did you get his popcorn idea from? Do you often eat it in real life?
He copied the saying from Snoopy... ::)
Now I know who to blame! eveilgrin:
Eye eye TG!
[snigger]
His job prospects are looking up eh?
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Think he might have this one in his sights.
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Where on earth did you get his popcorn idea from? Do you often eat it in real life?
He copied the saying from Snoopy... ::)
eeek:
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Think he might have this one in his sights.
Indeed ~ we will all be blinking grateful
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Come on you lot, enough of taking the piss now... noooo:
We should leave him to focus on the interview...
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Keep his eye on the ball like
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So he shouldn't go out on the lash the night before then?
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That would put the lid on matters
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He should do his research - check out their vision statement and such like...
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Just as long as he isn't blinded by his ambition ~ doesn't set his sights too high like
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Just as long as he isn't blinded by his ambition ~ doesn't set his sights too high like
I'm sure there will be training involved - he will be a good pupil...
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Just has to know the right people really ~ a nod's as good as a wink and all that.
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Children noooo:
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Children noooo:
Obsession noooo:
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Boy was on the phone to his GF earlier.
"How are you?"
squawk
"Oh you sound a bit depressed"
squawk
"Perhaps I should come round and play and cheer you up"
squawk
"If you aren't too busy"
squawk
Off he goes
He will be in for a shag there in a few years if he keeps "empathising!" eveilgrin:
She's a gymnast eeek:
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Someone has to do it so it may as well be one of our own! And just think of the stories he will be able to tell!
The parasitical scumbag McNHS job has something to do with EYES.
As in EYEBALLS. Eyeball stories anyone?
Glass or real?
Well its in a hospital so I suspect that it could be either. Therefore glass eye stories are acceptable.
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Someone has to do it so it may as well be one of our own! And just think of the stories he will be able to tell!
The parasitical scumbag McNHS job has something to do with EYES.
As in EYEBALLS. Eyeball stories anyone?
Glass or real?
Well its in a hospital so I suspect that it could be either. Therefore glass eye stories are acceptable.
Good. As long as it doesn't end in tears.
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I think I may kill myself.
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You should think about leaving your eyes to someone then ~ they say one donor can give sight to several people.
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You should think about leaving your eyes to someone then ~ they say one donor can give sight to several people.
But one doner can give shite to hundreds.
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You should think about leaving your eyes to someone then ~ they say one donor can give sight to several people.
Several people can fvck off then.
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noooo:
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Parasites the lot of them. Want my eyes when I am dead just so they can see to fill in their benefit forms.
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What's your mood like,like? My mood thread needs help!
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What's your mood like,like? My mood thread needs help!
Your donkey picture calms me. cloud9:
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I like donkeys too cloud9:
Should I post more donkey pics here?
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NO
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I like donkeys too cloud9:
Should I post more donkey pics here?
Yes please. Also, close up pics of any parasites that often prey on donkeys.
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I like donkeys too cloud9:
Should I post more donkey pics here?
Yes please. Also, close up pics of any parasites that often prey on donkeys.
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People are the worst parasites that prey on donkeys
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
Hoodies
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
Hoodies
They don't say much but glare a lot and are silent in a menacing manner.
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
Hoodies
They don't say much but glare a lot and are silent in a menacing manner.
When they do speak, the commoners don't understand it either.
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
Hoodies
They don't say much but glare a lot and are silent in a menacing manner.
When they do speak, the commoners don't understand it either.
Latin eh?
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Personally, I prefer monkeys to donkeys whistle: Specially Capuchins.
Franciscan Monks eeek:
http://www.capuchins.org/
Hoodies
They don't say much but glare a lot and are silent in a menacing manner.
When they do speak, the commoners don't understand it either.
Latin eh?
Quod Erat Demonstrandum
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Quo Vadis?
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Well. This is my first official day of unemployment.
But fvck that, after various prevarications me ex employer have told me that my redundo payout will appear in my bank tomorrow.
Until the very last moment they have kept me hanging on, only last week I heard the 'waiting for a customer to to pay X amount' bullshit whilst girding my loins for a legal fight.
We shall see.
Anywho, I am prone to staying up on Saturday night getting rat-arsed and listening to old records until the early hours of Sunday. But I have postponed it it until tonite.
I shall stay up late tonite watching my bank account.
Ever the optimist I have booked my pickup with Argos for my shiny new PS3 (Bargain: new game, Blu-ray remote & other accessories) £287.00)
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Buy a bike!
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Buy a bike!
cussing:
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Why not a wii? That's what I would have got!
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That is what I HAVE got ~ for the boys like whistle:
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Bike or wee?
He seems cross about the bike, like
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Why not a wii? That's what I would have got!
I will have you know I already own a Wii and am f**king good at Wii tennis (though not a lot else on the games front I have to admit).
The PS3's main interest is it includes a Blu-ray DVD player. Plus it will accept linux and operate at a computer and an all round home entertainment centre! happy088
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So you won't be needing the wii anymore then? whistle: Seeing as you are a bit flush can I point you towards www.wenchyisnotjustforchristmas.com they are always willing to take donations of money, tat and up to date electronics. whistle:
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Bike or wee?
He seems cross about the bike, like
Perhaps you would like to join myself and Snoopy in a diplomatic mission to the middle east that would bring lasting peace to the region?
We could fit you in somewhere I'm sure.
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Why not a wii? That's what I would have got!
I will have you know I already own a Wii and am f**king good at Wii tennis (though not a lot else on the games front I have to admit).
The PS3's main interest is it includes a Blu-ray DVD player. Plus it will accept linux and operate at a computer and an all round home entertainment centre! happy088
Gorra bike?
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Why not a wii? That's what I would have got!
I will have you know I already own a Wii and am f**king good at Wii tennis (though not a lot else on the games front I have to admit).
The PS3's main interest is it includes a Blu-ray DVD player. Plus it will accept linux and operate at a computer and an all round home entertainment centre! happy088
Gorra bike?
Yes
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Swap you mine for the wii!
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Loaded! cloud9:
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Why not a wii? That's what I would have got!
I will have you know I already own a Wii and am f**king good at Wii tennis (though not a lot else on the games front I have to admit).
The PS3's main interest is it includes a Blu-ray DVD player. Plus it will accept linux and operate at a computer and an all round home entertainment centre! happy088
rubschin: Sounds like somebody else has got the home cinema bug ~ Careful on those step ladders.
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Loaded! cloud9:
Temporarily whistle:
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Buy a proper Blu Ray player like... whistle:
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And do it quickly before the next "Must have innovation" comes along. whistle:
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And do it quickly before the next "Must have innovation" comes along. whistle:
I shall be happy with 1080p for the foreseeable future... cloud9:
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And do it quickly before the next "Must have innovation" comes along. whistle:
I shall be happy with 1080p for the foreseeable future... cloud9:
Until the next gadget appears. ::)
C'mon you know you can't resist them.
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And do it quickly before the next "Must have innovation" comes along. whistle:
I shall be happy with 1080p for the foreseeable future... cloud9:
Until the next gadget appears. ::)
C'mon you know you can't resist them.
No... 1080p will suffice for the foreseeable future... cloud9:
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Loaded! cloud9:
not for long my darling just paid off the council tax for year and transfered what you owe me....
point:
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eeek: I know I am moving into dangerous ground here but "What you owe me?"
My first wife was a great one for "What you earn is ours, what I earn is mine" ~ It didn't last. evil:
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Works for Mr Wench and me. Although technically the money is shared we both still have seperate bank accounts that our salaries are paid into. We then pay into the joint account for household bills and expenses. However, he is buggered if he is paying for my credit card debt and I am buggered if I am paying for his student loans. This way I have no claim to his football money and he has none on my tat purchasing sprees. Of course at the end of the day it is all shared but we still talk of owing each other money. Think the last time was when he put my laptop on his credit card and I paid him back over two months. Only fair really. Of course at some point it is more than likely to have to change but that would only be child related. If we don't have any it will probably continue like this forever.
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scared2:
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Works for Mr Wench and me. Although technically the money is shared we both still have seperate bank accounts that our salaries are paid into. We then pay into the joint account for household bills and expenses. However, he is buggered if he is paying for my credit card debt and I am buggered if I am paying for his student loans. This way I have no claim to his football money and he has none on my tat purchasing sprees. Of course at the end of the day it is all shared but we still talk of owing each other money. Think the last time was when he put my laptop on his credit card and I paid him back over two months. Only fair really. Of course at some point it is more than likely to have to change but that would only be child related. If we don't have any it will probably continue like this forever.
Mrs S#1 had this theory that it was my DUTY to provide a home for the family, heat it, furnish it and provide for all food, school trips, clothing etc. Her earnings were, she felt, to be spent only by her, on her. This was based, in her mind, on the fact that for the first 12 years of our marrriage I had worked and she had raised children. My pay packets were handed over in the traditional manner (she was from opp north) and I received back an allowance. When she started work again she wanted this to continue. I said no! My idea was, much like yours, that each should contribute to the family budget in proportion to our respective earnings. For example if the household expenditure was £100 per week and I earned £100 and she earned £50 then I would dob up £75 and she would put in £25. That way we both shared in the expense of house and family and both had an equal amount left. That did not suit her at all ~ somehow she saw that as unfair. I still cannot see why or how.
Things progressed rapidly downhill from that point on. I'll not bore you further with details other than to say with Mrs S#2 we each pay an equitable share of household expenses and nobody ever owes anybody anything ~ unless one of us wins a bet against the other when the currency is always eyes: (Who gets to do the work whistle:)
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Sounds about right. We work it on a %age basis too and always have done. Only difference is I get to remove £50 from my %age and add it on to his for my travel expenses. Which is considered fair because we live round the corner from school and so his are none.
Mrs S #1 sounds like a nutter. No way is that fair. If I'm not working then Mr Wench's salary becomes joint, if I am though there is no way that I wouldn't contribute, that just isn't the way it works.
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Sounds about right. We work it on a %age basis too and always have done. Only difference is I get to remove £50 from my %age and add it on to his for my travel expenses. Which is considered fair because we live round the corner from school and so his are none.
Mrs S #1 sounds like a nutter. No way is that fair. If I'm not working then Mr Wench's salary becomes joint, if I am though there is no way that I wouldn't contribute, that just isn't the way it works.
In her defence she was not a nutter as such but she did come from Yorkshire rubschin:
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Are they tighter than the Welsh!?!?!? eeek:
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Not when I'd finished with her eyes:
redface:
Oh I see what you mean ~ I think the answer has to be yes but not so spiteful.
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Not when I'd finished with her eyes:
redface:
Oh I see what you mean ~ I think the answer has to be yes but not so spiteful.
[snigger] redface:
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Vile boys!
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Vile boys!
redface:
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Vile boys!
redface:
I have already apologised ~ personally like.
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Vile boys!
redface:
I have already apologised ~ personally like.
You creep Snoopy... noooo:
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Well it was a bit naughty ~ it sort of slipped out like and I know ladies don't like it when that happens.
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Well it was a bit naughty ~ it sort of slipped out like and I know ladies don't like it when that happens.
[snigger] redface:
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noooo:
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Well it was a bit naughty ~ it sort of slipped out like and I know ladies don't like it when that happens.
The first comment was on the border of good humour but that really is stretching it too far. noooo:
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Hasn't he got his interviews tomorrow?
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Hasn't he got his interviews tomorrow?
Who?
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Oh TG ~ has he?
Good luck TG ~ give those shoes a shine and put on a happy face!
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Oh TG ~ has he?
Good luck TG ~ give those shoes a shine and put on a happy face!
Yes indeed, good luck lad.
happy088
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Get Mrs TG to give you a buff up before you go.
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Well it was a bit naughty ~ it sort of slipped out like and I know ladies don't like it when that happens.
The first comment was on the border of good humour but that really is stretching it too far. noooo:
[snigger] redface:
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
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Stop playing and get yer trousers pressed into a nice crease. ::)
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
You are Viv Nicholson - I claim my €5 prize lol:
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
You are Viv Nicholson - I claim my €5 prize lol:
Oooooooooo You're showing your age. She won that money in 1961 (MrsS#2 was only 2)
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Spend, spend, spend?
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That's the one Nick.
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
You are Viv Nicholson - I claim my €5 prize lol:
Oooooooooo You're showing your age. She won that money in 1961 (MrsS#2 was only 2)
The movie must have been later - I was only 1... whistle:
Ay up...
Original film for BBC written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by John Goldschmidt, based on book by Stephen Smith and Vivien Nicholson, 1978, winner of best play BAFTA, Prix Italia drama award nomination.
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
You are Viv Nicholson - I claim my €5 prize lol:
Oooooooooo You're showing your age. She won that money in 1961 (MrsS#2 was only 2)
The movie must have been later - I was only 1... whistle:
Ay up...
Original film for BBC written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by John Goldschmidt, based on book by Stephen Smith and Vivien Nicholson, 1978, winner of best play BAFTA, Prix Italia drama award nomination.
rubschin: Do we believe him boys and girls?
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I've reached the point where I have no clue what any of you are talking about. noooo:
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This PS3 is a nice bit of kit. cloud9:
You are Viv Nicholson - I claim my €5 prize lol:
Oooooooooo You're showing your age. She won that money in 1961 (MrsS#2 was only 2)
The movie must have been later - I was only 1... whistle:
Ay up...
Original film for BBC written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by John Goldschmidt, based on book by Stephen Smith and Vivien Nicholson, 1978, winner of best play BAFTA, Prix Italia drama award nomination.
rubschin: Do we believe him boys and girls?
[chorus]Oh yes we do[/chorus]
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Oh no we don't lol:
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Oh no we don't lol:
evil:
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I've reached the point where I have no clue what any of you are talking about. noooo:
Nice to know some things never change angel1
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Didn't he have his interviews yesterday? rubschin:
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Didn't he have his interviews yesterday? rubschin:
Shrugs:
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He's very quiet ~ maybe it's today or maybe he is so busy playing with his redundo funded toys that he doesn't need us anymore. sad24:
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2 interviews yesterday. The NHS one was a by the numbers, questions from a form type of thing. Interview carried out by 2 wimmin so no doubt they will pick the one with the nicest hair.
Second one was a different kettle of fish all together. One-on-one interview in a highly professional company. I am not particularly hopeful of it as I think it's a bit outside my skill zone. Having said that if they offered it to me I would bite their hands off, moneys better than old job and company is well known and seems well run. A world away from the Mickey Mouse outfit I have left, plus its round the corner so no commute.
Still, it was good interview experience. If the phone rings then great but I will forget them and keep applying.
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So when will you hear?
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So when will you hear?
A week for the good one. As for the NHS one god only knows. I didn't ask.
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Fingers still crossed then.
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Fingers still crossed then.
Not really, I think its best not to get my hopes up. I'm going to get a lot of knock backs before I get a job I'm sure and there is no point getting demoralised.
If it happens then great but in the meantime keep applying for more.
TG : positive thinking guru. happy088
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Fingers still crossed then.
Not really, I think its best not to get my hopes up. I'm going to get a lot of knock backs before I get a job I'm sure and there is no point getting demoralised.
If it happens then great but in the meantime keep applying for more.
TG : positive thinking guru. happy088
Well that is the way to do it that's for sure.
The joy really comes when you have to choose between offers.
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2 interviews yesterday. The NHS one was a by the numbers, questions from a form type of thing. Interview carried out by 2 wimmin so no doubt they will pick the one with the nicest hair.
lol: lol: lol: (Baldy-bonce here isn't impressed by nice hair)
Best of look with it all TG
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The good job tried to phone me yesterday but I missed the call. noooo:
They did say they will phone everyone regardless of good news or bad. Plus I know they are interviewing till monday at least so I suspect I have not made the short list.
No matter.
More jobs already applied for. happy088
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The good job tried to phone me yesterday but I missed the call. noooo:
They did say they will phone everyone regardless of good news or bad. Plus I know they are interviewing till monday at least so I suspect I have not made the short list.
No matter.
More jobs already applied for. happy088
happ096
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Having taken a couple of weeks off over xmas from job hunting I have now resumed the quest for employment.
16 jobs applied for since Jan 1st.
A near miss this week that almost saw me re-locating/commuting to Market Harborough.
It seems I am 'Overqualified'. evil:
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
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Oh dear.
Press on! We are all with you!!
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
Any perks?
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
If it is out of warranty buy a new one for less than the cost of getting it mended ~ you know it makes sense. Under £200 in Currys sale. Cost you that to get a man out by the time you've paid Labour + Call Out Fee + Parts (which he will have to order etc) Currys deliver and install for £20.
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If it is out of warranty buy a new one for less than the cost of getting it mended ~ you know it makes sense. Under £200 in Currys sale. Cost you that to get a man out by the time you've paid Labour + Call Out Fee + Parts (which he will have to order etc) Currys deliver and install for £20.
Completely agree . It is only 3 years old but a new one it might have to be. Have just had to bail out all the water from the drum and try and wring out all the excess water etc. Would be the time I'm bloody washing duvet covers - I'm soaked cry:
As for any perks Nick - I might throw in a few biscuits (posh ones of course lol:)
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noooo:
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
Tea you say...? rubschin:
Can I charge by the hour or part thereof...? whistle:
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
Tea you say...? rubschin:
Can I charge by the hour or part thereof...? whistle:
You could charge for however long it takes to fix as the alternative this weekend is the launderette scared2:
However it may be more cost effective to buy a new one as I can't afford air fares as well - plus which if you don't finish the decorating LL will not be happy.
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I need to employ someone who can fix a washing machine - south London area and all the tea you can drink cry:
Tea you say...? rubschin:
Can I charge by the hour or part thereof...? whistle:
You could charge for however long it takes to fix as the alternative this weekend is the launderette scared2:
However it may be more cost effective to buy a new one as I can't afford air fares as well - plus which if you don't finish the decorating LL will not be happy.
Oh... evil:
I was thinking of £50 per hour time + materials + tea + travel expenses...
It would probably cost you more in tea than travel tho... whistle:
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Serious head in place
Lil Bruvver has just moved house and wanted a new washing machine. I have used this company recently to buy a new Dishwasher and so he used them too. It is all internet based. Delivery is included in the price quoted, all items advertised are in stock and they let you chose a delivery day two or four days hence. Prices also include VAT so what you see is what you pay.
Cannot fault their service. Both my Dishwasher and Bruvvers Washing Machine and Gas Cooker arrived exactly on the day promised. Fully guaranteed etc.
I would recommend them as a company to deal with
Cheaper than Currys, Argos or Comet (we checked) on like for like items.
The link takes you straight to washing machines.
http://www.electrical123.com/products/ProductList.asp?topGroupCode=LAUND&groupCode=LDWMCH
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Those are good prices! The price of mine was about their's before discount but a local company did deliver it, fit it and take away the old one.
In fact they're not too far north of you Miss D. rubschin:
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123 will take away your old machine, if you have disconnected it, but as they use a courier service they do not install but then any idiot can install a washing machine to the connections of the old one ~ no plumbing skills needed.
See "Other services you may wish to use" on their payments/order page or read the customer services pages.
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123 will take away your old machine, if you have disconnected it, but as they use a courier service they do not install but then any idiot can install a washing machine to the connections of the old one ~ no plumbing skills needed.
See "Other services you may wish to use" on their payments/order page or read the customer services pages.
Can they drink cast amounts of tea while on-site tho...? whistle:
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I'd want more than tea eveilgrin:
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If it is out of warranty buy a new one for less than the cost of getting it mended ~ you know it makes sense. Under £200 in Currys sale. Cost you that to get a man out by the time you've paid Labour + Call Out Fee + Parts (which he will have to order etc) Currys deliver and install for £20.
Completely agree . It is only 3 years old but a new one it might have to be. Have just had to bail out all the water from the drum and try and wring out all the excess water etc.
Have you cleaned out the filter and checked the outlet hose for blockages (bra clips?)?
It is cheaper than a new machine.
If you think it hasn't got a filter then that will be your problem, because it has... somewhere.
Free advice, no tea and no sleazy chat-up. angel1
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Free advice, no tea and no sleazy chat-up. angel1
lol: You should be in advertising DS; one of the best strap lines I've heard in a long time ;)
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I'd want more than tea eveilgrin:
Filthy sod... noooo:
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I could check her filter angel1
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I could check her filter angel1
noooo:
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None of this is supporting our pal TG in his hours of need.
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Having taken a couple of weeks off over xmas from job hunting I have now resumed the quest for employment.
16 jobs applied for since Jan 1st.
A near miss this week that almost saw me re-locating/commuting to Market Harborough.
It seems I am 'Overqualified'. evil:
Both Mrs TMR (to be) and I have had this as an excuse recently. The bottom line is that a lot of people are afraid of losing their own positions and the last thing they want is someone coming in who could show them up and jeopardize their cushy little numbers. In ways, it's a compliment, but one that isn't helpful in our situation.
Keep plugging away and best of luck.
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I've had this as well - knowing more than the person who is going to be your boss, does not always go down very well. Depends on how they want to employ you. My outlook is that they are getting more for their money as most jobs I am looking at are paying less than I was earning before.
I also found it odd that at the moment, most of the jobs I am applying for, are for schools.
That includes the one that TMR attended.
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School vacancies are not really odd ~ Education is one of the sectors with money to burn at the moment.
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I am surprised that there are so many of them. They are nearly all independent schools.
Is this a sector with a high turn-over?
Begs the question why.
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I am surprised that there are so many of them. They are nearly all independent schools.
Is this a sector with a high turn-over?
Begs the question why.
Its the "Glitter effect". noooo:
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Job interview tomorrow. First since about November. eeek:
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Job interview tomorrow. First since about November. eeek:
Good luck. happy088
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Job interview tomorrow. First since about November. eeek:
Wish you all the luck ~ is it a job you want or one you feel you ought to try for?
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Job interview tomorrow. First since about November. eeek:
Good luck... if you want it like....
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Good luck TG - are you going to wear the short skirt and low cut top ;)
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Job interview tomorrow. First since about November. eeek:
Wish you all the luck ~ is it a job you want or one you feel you ought to try for?
Want. happy088
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Good luck TG - are you going to wear the short skirt and low cut top ;)
I dont think I should wear my home clothes for a job interview dear. noooo:
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Good luck. Full report required
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Good luck TG - are you going to wear the short skirt and low cut top ;)
I dont think I should wear my home clothes for a job interview dear. noooo:
Probably a smart move 8)
I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you anyway lol:
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Hey..Good luck, but lets be careful our there! scared2:
Job Interview 'Killer Question'
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about. Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car. Think before you continue reading.
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.
You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again. The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer.
What did he say?
He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams!"
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations.
Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."
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WELL?
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We await with bated breath ~ how'd it go?
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scared2:
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It went well. 1 on 1 interview with the MD including grand tour of factory.
This job checks all the boxes so I am bound not to get it :
1/ He will match my previous salary for the first three months then review it based on performance.
2/ Location / commute is fine.
3/ Industry sector is one I am familiar with.
4/ Job role is very similar to my previous one.
5/ Company is obviously busy and professional.
However, I do know that I was one of only four canditates from a LOT of applications that were invited in for an interview.
Will know in 1 to 2 weeks.
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It went well. 1 on 1 interview with the MD including grand tour of factory.
This job checks all the boxes so I am bound not to get it :
1/ He will match my previous salary for the first three months then review it based on performance.
2/ Location / commute is fine.
3/ Industry sector is one I am familiar with.
4/ Job role is very similar to my previous one.
5/ Company is obviously busy and professional.
However, I do know that I was one of only four canditates from a LOT of applications that were invited in for an interview.
Will know in 1 to 2 weeks.
Well done you!
happ096
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Wot BM said!
You can't do better than that. Fingers crossed happy088
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We await the party!
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Good luck lad
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It went well. 1 on 1 interview with the MD including grand tour of factory.
This job checks all the boxes so I am bound not to get it :
1/ He will match my previous salary for the first three months then review it based on performance.
2/ Location / commute is fine.
3/ Industry sector is one I am familiar with.
4/ Job role is very similar to my previous one.
5/ Company is obviously busy and professional.
However, I do know that I was one of only four canditates from a LOT of applications that were invited in for an interview.
Will know in 1 to 2 weeks.
That sounds really positive TG .....well done !!!!!!
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happy088
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We had an emergency meeting today
Yep you guessed it - 400 jobs to go eeek:
Starting with 'delayering' the management structure Shrugs: .
I await clarification in the next few weeks for what this bollocks actually means noooo:
Anyone need a skivvy cry:
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We had an emergency meeting today
Yep you guessed it - 400 jobs to go eeek:
Starting with 'delayering' the management structure Shrugs: .
I await clarification in the next few weeks for what this bollocks actually means noooo:
Anyone need a skivvy cry:
With that axe you could always be.....a lumberjack! Is that Wenchy in the clip?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQOMxz-O7Sc
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We had an emergency meeting today
Yep you guessed it - 400 jobs to go eeek:
Starting with 'delayering' the management structure Shrugs: .
I await clarification in the next few weeks for what this bollocks actually means noooo:
Anyone need a skivvy cry:
Yikes. There will be a lot more of this to come I fear
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We had an emergency meeting today
Yep you guessed it - 400 jobs to go eeek:
Starting with 'delayering' the management structure Shrugs: .
I await clarification in the next few weeks for what this bollocks actually means noooo:
Anyone need a skivvy cry:
You work or a local authority do you not.
Delayering means they will put a block on promotions and spread the management tasks among those that remain. IE No replacements will be hired when people leave. At this point those in management roles will see an immediate opportunity to take voluntary redundancy and be rehired as "consultants" and after a year or so they will get their old jobs back. Meanwhile the bottom feeders (Dinner ladies, bin men, school caretakers etc) will find their jobs outsourced.
Worry not ~ if my impression of your role is correct you cannot fail to come out of this better than you are now,
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There is the usual - not filling vacancies, natural wastage and all that stuff but no we are very much talking compulsory redundandcies eeek: eeek: eeek:
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As one door closes another slams shut whistle:
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Oh dear..... sad24:
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Not heard from last weeks job interview yet but he said it could be up to 2 weeks.
Got a massive envelope from the NHS today. Interview on the 24th March for 'Divisional administrator' (I.E : stapler filler upper) for the ambulance service.
Loads of forms to fill in first then interview by a committee or summat.
Still, its a result just to get an interview as far as I am concerned. happy088
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Not heard from last weeks job interview yet but he said it could be up to 2 weeks.
Got a massive envelope from the NHS today. Interview on the 24th March for 'Divisional administrator' (I.E : stapler filler upper) for the ambulance service.
Loads of forms to fill in first then interview by a committee or summat.
Still, its a result just to get an interview as far as I am concerned. happy088
Excellent, well done you!
And think of all the staples you can bring home! cloud9:
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Not heard from last weeks job interview yet but he said it could be up to 2 weeks.
Got a massive envelope from the NHS today. Interview on the 24th March for 'Divisional administrator' (I.E : stapler filler upper) for the ambulance service.
Loads of forms to fill in first then interview by a committee or summat.
Still, its a result just to get an interview as far as I am concerned. happy088
Good Ho! Things are looking up. happ096
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You'll be setting up an account on Ebay specialising in stationary soon then whistle:
Fingers still crossed for you - getting a bit painful now though lol:
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http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/health/nhs-to-use-staples-for-everything-200902261604/ (http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/health/nhs-to-use-staples-for-everything-200902261604/)
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worthy: worthy: worthy:
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Buggeration!
Got rejection letter today from the good job. noooo:
However, Postie also bought TWO more interview confirmations. Thats 3 in the next few weeks. lol:
Job interviews are indeed like buses.
I also found out yesterday that my old company went bust. Another 30 people on the scrapheap.
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Poor you, but at least other stuff is coming through. We all have our fingers crossed
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Indeed we have. Why are crossed fingers considered good luck?
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As with the Sign of the Cross, the Fingers Crossed action is used when the person feels the need for good luck, courage or protection. Most people accept that it's superstition at its simplest, yet is it so common, in both action and speech.
Crossing the first two fingers is a good luck sign recognised around the world. It is, however, not so common in Buddhist and Muslim cultures, suggesting that the symbol's origin is Christian and was imported to Asian countries along with other Western ideas, food, fashion, technology, karaoke (no, wait a minute...).
I have no reliable evidence to support this, but one theory goes that during the various times when Christianity was illegal, the crossing of fingers was a secret sign for Christians to recognise each other. Yet whilst the Sign of the Cross has evolved into a good luck symbol and retained its Christian meaning, Fingers Crossed has mainly lost any Christian connection.
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As with the Sign of the Cross, the Fingers Crossed action is used when the person feels the need for good luck, courage or protection. Most people accept that it's superstition at its simplest, yet is it so common, in both action and speech.
Crossing the first two fingers is a good luck sign recognised around the world. It is, however, not so common in Buddhist and Muslim cultures, suggesting that the symbol's origin is Christian and was imported to Asian countries along with other Western ideas, food, fashion, technology, karaoke (no, wait a minute...).
I have no reliable evidence to support this, but one theory goes that during the various times when Christianity was illegal, the crossing of fingers was a secret sign for Christians to recognise each other. Yet whilst the Sign of the Cross has evolved into a good luck symbol and retained its Christian meaning, Fingers Crossed has mainly lost any Christian connection.
Where do you stand on legs, in the context of crossing?
Bad luck TG. It wasn't meant to be. The right one will turn up.
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As with the Sign of the Cross, the Fingers Crossed action is used when the person feels the need for good luck, courage or protection. Most people accept that it's superstition at its simplest, yet is it so common, in both action and speech.
Crossing the first two fingers is a good luck sign recognised around the world. It is, however, not so common in Buddhist and Muslim cultures, suggesting that the symbol's origin is Christian and was imported to Asian countries along with other Western ideas, food, fashion, technology, karaoke (no, wait a minute...).
I have no reliable evidence to support this, but one theory goes that during the various times when Christianity was illegal, the crossing of fingers was a secret sign for Christians to recognise each other. Yet whilst the Sign of the Cross has evolved into a good luck symbol and retained its Christian meaning, Fingers Crossed has mainly lost any Christian connection.
Where do you stand on legs, in the context of crossing?
Bad luck TG. It wasn't meant to be. The right one will turn up.
Crossed legs ~ Means you need a pee.
Indeed TG ~ was is meant will happen. You'll get there of that I am confident.
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One of the new ones if for the DWP ironically administering to dole scrounging wasters such as my good self. happy088
It is pre-interview numeracy and lier literr spelling tests that are being held at a Ramada hotel FFS! How much is that costing the taxpayer I wonder?
The other is also pre-interview screening for a council numbtie ("bring your own calculator and pen" (i kid you not)) and is being held on a Saturday afternoon!
While the fvcin' footie is on! cussing:
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One of the new ones if for the DWP ironically administering to dole scrounging wasters such as my good self. happy088
It is pre-interview numeracy and lier literr spelling tests that are being held at a Ramada hotel FFS! How much is that costing the taxpayer I wonder?
The other is also pre-interview screening for a council numbtie ("bring your own calculator and pen" (i kid you not)) and is being held on a Saturday afternoon!
While the fvcin' footie is on! cussing:
Maybe it's my post lol: - you won't need the calculator as long as you can count up to 10 and they do let you use your fingers ;D
Sorry to hear about the other job though cry: - just focus on the next interview and how much the round is going to cost you when we need to celebrate your good news lol:
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Any news?
tunble:
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I was going to ask yesterday - but then thought better of it in case it wasn't good news scared2:
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Tomorrow at 3pm for pre-interview screening for Council numbtie job. If I pass that then interviews following week.
Ambulance service and DWP interviews later in month.
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happy088
My neighbour is in the middle of a Tribunal thingy at present after she got the heave-ho from her job at a moment's notice noooo:
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I'm currently in All Bar One at Canary Wharf - Mrs TMR (to be) has an interview with the FOS, so I came with her. It will have to sit here now for two hours while she has all the tests. Still, the beer is quite cheap.
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Bit early in the day innit?
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I have been travelling for two hours, it feels like lunchtime!
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That's all right then
FOS?
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I have been travelling for two hours, it feels like lunchtime!
Which way round the M25 did you go...? rubschin:
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We have had the joys of Southern Rail, the Jubilee Line and the DLR. That, in itself, is enough to drive anyone to drink.
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Buggeration!
Got rejection letter today from the good job. noooo:
However, Postie also bought TWO more interview confirmations. Thats 3 in the next few weeks. lol:
Job interviews are indeed like buses.
I also found out yesterday that my old company went bust. Another 30 people on the scrapheap.
Now that this company has gone I suppose I can air some dirty laundry about the bastards that ran it.
I started there in January 1977 and spent the next decades working in various capacities around the company before settling into IT/Customer services general admin in the office. The company was then in private hands but the founder retired and sold it to an american company and after another few years there was a management buyout. Then a few years ago the MD and his wife took over and became the sole owners.
Things went downhill from there.
In 2007-08 the turnover was 2.8 million. I now know that the two owners took 50k a year salary (last year) out and then put another 100k in their own pension fund. The company has folded owing the bank alone 300k never mind the suppliers.
Here are some nice facts:
The MD's wife : he actually married her twice. The first time they got divorced and she emigrated to America (one imagines to get as far away from him as possible). Years later she came back and married him again, this time she took a job as a home carer / visitor for helpless people. God help those she visited. Anyway, a receptionist job became available and she was promptly installed in the position. Only months later she was appointed the 'Sales Director' with NO experience. Most of us beleive that in the last couple of years she was in early stage Alzheimer's.
The 'Metro' saga : They are also quite stupid. A member of staff would pick up a load of copies of the 'Metro' on the way to work and leave them on peoples desk (inclusing the MD's) one day a letter arrives from the 'Metro' (about advertising) the retarded MD reads a couple of lines of the letter and asssumes its a bill. he then goes on the rampage and bans the 'Metro' from the company and gives the member of staff a bollocking in public at which point it is pointed out to him that the 'Metro' is a free paper and he is in fact, a twat.
Redundancies : 9 months or so ago the first wave of redundancies is announced and the dirty work done. The day before, the proprietor disappear on a company paid 2 week trip to CHINA! 3 Month later the second wave (mine) is announced and the day before they go on a 2 week holiday.
I could go on (and I probably will.) but I shall leave it for now as the thought of those two winds me up.
I would still rather not name the company in question on open forum but the website is still up (as of 10 minutes ago) so if anyone's interested PM me.
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Round two of the interview process - we are now near Liverpool street. I am in The Gun. Think I'll pop into Dirty Dicks too...
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Round two of the interview process - we are now near Liverpool street. I am in The Gun. Think I'll pop into Dirty Dicks too...
I'll be there (Liverpool St) later - meeting friends for drinks
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If I keep on driking at this pace, I won't make "later"!
I must be the only person wearing jeans in the vicinity, too.
Although it seems everyone has a BlackBerry (Wenchy, take note) so I am not entirely alien.
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If I keep on driking
Keep yer N's up lad. We are counting on you.
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My neighbour the judge just popped in. He is semi-retired and works on immigration and asylum cases. He has been told that his services are no longer required due to cutbacks in the judicial system. When he asked who would deal with immigration and asylum cases in future he was told 'we don't know'
So they save his daily fee and end up spending a lot more on those he is no longer able to send back Banghead Banghead
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Well I had the screening tests for the DWP yesterday, which I passed. Had the actual interview this morning and it seemed to go OK. Got to wait 3 weeks to hear now.
they had over 1000 applicants of which 500 were weeded out pre-screening. Obviously I have no idea how many failed the screening. 70 posts available across Leicestershire.
They rented out all the conference rooms at a Ramada hotel for over a week. Must have cost a bastard fortune.
A bloke there told me he went to a screening for the same jobs in the Birmingham area. Held at the friggin' NEC on a Sunday!
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Hsve they not heard of short listing? noooo:
They are wasting time and money big style here!
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they had over 1000 applicants of which 500 were weeded out pre-screening. Obviously I have no idea how many failed the screening. 70 posts available across Leicestershire.
Sounds like Short Listing to me whistle:
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500 to 70? That is about 7 per job! EO dictates that all who meet selection criteria must be interviewed but there must be loads of chancers in there (not TG). I never interviewed more than 3 (from, last time, 141 applicants for one job) evil:
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They asked me how I would deal with very angry people. I told them I would deck the fvkcers. Possibly the wrong answer. rubschin:
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What would they be angry about, exactly?
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_To_Deal_With_Angry_People_A_Survival_Guidev.html (http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_To_Deal_With_Angry_People_A_Survival_Guidev.html)
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Every time I have to deal with DWP I get very angry. I call it controlled anger in that I do not shout or swear but I do get very sarcastic and start demanding to speak to someone, anyone, with authority.
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They wrote to me the other day. The letter appeared to have been composed by a 4 year old! evil:
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Have you come across the guaranteed interview scheme yet?
If you say you are disabled they automatically give you an interview (assuming you meet the criteria).
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Oh yes, which is why I got to interview the half blind guy for the Graphic Designer job evil:
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Well is being out of work for nearly a year, a disability or am I just a liability?
There is an ad on the railings of the school opposite for a term-time playworker - I am tempted, sounds like fun.
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Min wage and a CRB check, but if you like 4 year olds in quantity go for it
noooo:
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There's not much else going on, even more people at the jobcentre yesterday.
Just completing an application for an IT position at the Youth Justice Board.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1160814/Disabled-man-sues-MI5-365-000-rejected-spying-job.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1160814/Disabled-man-sues-MI5-365-000-rejected-spying-job.html)
rubschin:
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They wrote to me the other day. The letter appeared to have been composed by a 4 year old! evil:
They try to to put themselves on your level, as they perceive it whistle:
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evil:
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I downloaded an application form for a job with a local council.
It's made up of a set of questions such as -
1.Experience of maintaining ICT equipment
2.Experience of using and supporting Windows XP
3.A good working knowledge and understanding of the MS Office 2003 suite
4.To have a basic understanding of TCP/IP networks
Easy enough to answer, just emphasise my skills and experience. However I don't have a clue as to how these 2 should be answered -
9. Understanding of the multi-racial community in xxxxxxx, and the implications for service delivery
10.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Council‘s equal opportunities policy in respect of service delivery, and an awareness of the needs of differing cultural groups and other minority groups.
The form starts of with "You must be able demonstrate that you meet all the essential selection criteria listed below"
Has anybody got a clue as to what these questions mean?
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I can PM you with details on what they will be expecting you to answer if that is any help ?
Just on my way out shortly so can do it tomorrow if you would like ??
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I can PM you with details on what they will be expecting you to answer if that is any help ?
Just on my way out shortly so can do it tomorrow if you would like ??
Thank you, that would be very kind, Miss D.
I sometimes feel that the world has moved to somewhere different and my attitudes don't fit in with all this PC stuff.
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I downloaded an application form for a job with a local council.
It's made up of a set of questions such as -
1.Experience of maintaining ICT equipment
2.Experience of using and supporting Windows XP
3.A good working knowledge and understanding of the MS Office 2003 suite
4.To have a basic understanding of TCP/IP networks
Easy enough to answer, just emphasise my skills and experience. However I don't have a clue as to how these 2 should be answered -
9. Understanding of the multi-racial community in xxxxxxx, and the implications for service delivery
10.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Council‘s equal opportunities policy in respect of service delivery, and an awareness of the needs of differing cultural groups and other minority groups.
The form starts of with "You must be able demonstrate that you meet all the essential selection criteria listed below"
Has anybody got a clue as to what these questions mean?
And it is Leicester, after all
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SW18
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Putney?
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I downloaded an application form for a job with a local council.
It's made up of a set of questions such as -
1.Experience of maintaining ICT equipment
2.Experience of using and supporting Windows XP
3.A good working knowledge and understanding of the MS Office 2003 suite
4.To have a basic understanding of TCP/IP networks
Easy enough to answer, just emphasise my skills and experience. However I don't have a clue as to how these 2 should be answered -
9. Understanding of the multi-racial community in xxxxxxx, and the implications for service delivery
10.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Council‘s equal opportunities policy in respect of service delivery, and an awareness of the needs of differing cultural groups and other minority groups.
The form starts of with "You must be able demonstrate that you meet all the essential selection criteria listed below"
Has anybody got a clue as to what these questions mean?
Phone the council information department and ask for copies of their policies in this area. Precis these as your answers to the questions.
Alternatively you could say "I understand that the area is overwhelmed with ragheads, nig-nogs and other foreign scroungers and that they have different expectations than those of us born here ~ therefore as an employee of the council I will be expected to bend over backwards to show deference to their wishes and demands, to the detriment of those who have lived, fought and died for England"
The second option will not get you the job but you will feel better for saying it.
Miss D's offer sounds like an easier way of achieving my first option.
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Putney?
Wandsworth noooo:
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Putney?
Wandsworth.
And there's no Youngs brewery there anymore!
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But the Ship and The Alma are still there spider:
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Brother Wench lives there now. scared2:
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Brother Wench lives there now. scared2:
Which one, pub that is. ;D
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Now he has sky sports again I don't think he intends to leave the house. noooo:
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This morning's joyous developments cry:
We have been told that by June 1st we will know who is going to be made redundant scared2:
However in the meantime other cutbacks are being made. They are reducing leave by 3 days from April eeek: They are no longer going to pay travel expenses and travelcards from April eeek: (that is worth over £1000 to me ) cry:. they are freezing any rewards and sabbatical requests eeek: eeek: eeek:
Luckily as my sabbatical request for May has already been approved they cannot cancel that agreement.
No bonuses to be paid this year ( we are all part of a PRP scheme)
Tough times cry:
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Tough times indeed Miss D.
happy100
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Oh dear!! happy100
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This morning's joyous developments cry:
We have been told that by June 1st we will know who is going to be made redundant scared2:
However in the meantime other cutbacks are being made. They are reducing leave by 3 days from April eeek: They are no longer going to pay travel expenses and travelcards from April eeek: (that is worth over £1000 to me ) cry:. they are freezing any rewards and sabbatical requests eeek: eeek: eeek:
Luckily as my sabbatical request for May has already been approved they cannot cancel that agreement.
No bonuses to be paid this year ( we are all part of a PRP scheme)
Tough times cry:
Bugger. noooo:
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Well if she gets made redundant she could stay on as a servant or summat
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Well if she gets made redundant she could stay on as a servant or summat
rubschin:
Expand on 'summat'...
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This morning's joyous developments cry:
We have been told that by June 1st we will know who is going to be made redundant scared2:
However in the meantime other cutbacks are being made. They are reducing leave by 3 days from April eeek: They are no longer going to pay travel expenses and travelcards from April eeek: (that is worth over £1000 to me ) cry:. they are freezing any rewards and sabbatical requests eeek: eeek: eeek:
Luckily as my sabbatical request for May has already been approved they cannot cancel that agreement.
No bonuses to be paid this year ( we are all part of a PRP scheme)
Tough times cry:
Bugger. noooo:
Nice try evil:
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I actually received a "thanks, but no thanks" letter yesterday.
Only the second after about 150 job applications.
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I actually received a "thanks, but no thanks" letter yesterday.
Only the second after about 150 job applications.
At least some people have manners.
Don't lose heart. happy100
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Am more concerned about losing my sanity, surprised I made it through the winter.
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How can you tell that you have managed to hang on to your sanity, especially in a place like this? scared2:
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I figure that when the day comes that I understand all the threads here that is when I've lost my sanity. ;)
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Or when you think BM can pull a decent pint eeek:
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Or when you think BM can pull a decent pint eeek:
evil:
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I thought this was real and everything else was virtual.
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I thought this was real and everything else was virtual.
Isn't it? scared2:
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Or when you think BM can pull a decent pint eeek:
Or anything else decent for that matter. eyes:
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I thought this was real and everything else was virtual.
I'm virtually sure that you are right, but there again....
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
... and why?
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ALso when, how etc.
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
... and why?
Is this a 'why' is he there wherever he is, or why do you want to know...Clarification is needed I feel.
Sometimes I think, therefore I must be! eeek:
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Will this never end?
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
... and why?
Is this a 'why' is he there wherever he is, or why do you want to know...Clarification is needed I feel.
Aaah! the very essence of rhetoric, how your brow must be knitted. ;)
Nick will explain. . .
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
... and why?
Is this a 'why' is he there wherever he is, or why do you want to know...Clarification is needed I feel.
Aaah! the very essence of rhetoric, how your brow must be knitted. ;)Nick will explain. . .
Indeed it is a very nice Fair Isle pattern, even if I do say so myself. 8)
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So, where is TG?
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Anyhoo, where is TG?
... and why?
Is this a 'why' is he there wherever he is, or why do you want to know...Clarification is needed I feel.
Sometimes I think, therefore I must be! eeek:
If I don't think does that mean I am not?
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I have days like that noooo:
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If I don't think does that mean I am not?
No - you definitely are 8)
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If I don't think does that mean I am not?
No - you definitely are 8)
Well, some of the time..allegedly.
I can feel a double negative coming on...
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If I don't think does that mean I am not?
No - you definitely are 8)
Well, some of the time..allegedly.
I can feel a double negative coming on...
You are in the right place for that. noooo:
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If I don't think does that mean I am not?
No - you definitely are 8)
Well, some of the time..allegedly.
I can feel a double negative coming on...
Have you had a vasectomy too, like?
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If I don't think does that mean I am not?
No - you definitely are 8)
Well, some of the time..allegedly.
I can feel a double negative coming on...
Have you had a vasectomy too, like?
drumroll:
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lol: lol: If only I could find some balls!! eeek:
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There are some in Wenchy's handbag (you may need a torch, though)
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Good grief, don't even get me started on handbags. evil:
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I fear I may have imbibed some hallucinogenic drugs... noooo:
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Not home brew again noooo:
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I fear I may have imbibed some hallucinogenic drugs... noooo:
Have you been goat sniffing again eeek:
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I don't sniff goats! Banghead
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Willingly, he added
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Willingly, he added
Ever.
They just make you smell when you rescue them like.... noooo:
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BM: goat sniffing addict noooo:
In denial
Ignore all his subequent posts noooo:
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BM: goat sniffing addict noooo:
In denial
Ignore all his subequent posts noooo:
doh:
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I don't sniff goats! Banghead
Of course not dear - they sniff you eh ::)
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Anywho, goat sniffing aside...
Didn't get the DWP/Jobcentre bully boy job. However the jobcentre bully boy wot saw me yesterday has given me the specs of a similar job for the DWP. Hopefully this time I wont have to re-take the screening again if I get past the first phase.
Only one more confirmed interview left.
Question for those on JSA : Do any of you who have had the 3 month review meeting now have to sign on weekly rather than fortnightly?
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Anywho, goat sniffing aside...
Didn't get the DWP/Jobcentre bully boy job. However the jobcentre bully boy wot saw me yesterday has given me the specs of a similar job for the DWP. Hopefully this time I wont have to re-take the screening again if I get past the first phase.
Only one more confirmed interview left.
Question for those on JSA : Do any of you who have had the 3 month review meeting now have to sign on weekly rather than fortnightly?
I did, but it only lasted 3 weeks then went back to fortnightly.
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Anywho, goat sniffing aside...
Didn't get the DWP/Jobcentre bully boy job. However the jobcentre bully boy wot saw me yesterday has given me the specs of a similar job for the DWP. Hopefully this time I wont have to re-take the screening again if I get past the first phase.
Only one more confirmed interview left.
Question for those on JSA : Do any of you who have had the 3 month review meeting now have to sign on weekly rather than fortnightly?
No, I still went every 2 weeks and signed on when I saw my personal advisor.
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I asked my bully boy and he told me it was because they were selecting people they thought most likely to get back into employment quickly. Which was encouraging. Then he told me with disarming honesty "I wouldn't call it a waste time but it's certainly not been the success we hoped it would be".
I claimed my bus fare back! cussing:
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Had good interview with the ambulance service today. Getting the hang of these public sector interviews now as the questions are broadly the same. Just need to rehearse my answers more and sell myself at the actual interviews.
While I was waiting to go in I got a fone call just as I was about to turn my fone off. Assessment day tomorrow with a well known purveyor of insurance etc. I'm told this could last all day. Including a Geography test and 'group activities'. eyes:
Looking at my job application record I see that since the new year I am getting about a 10% hit rate for interviews. In the 4 months before xmas it was less that 2%. Which doesn't seem too bad wot with the current climate etc etc.
I may be deluding myself but I remain positive.
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Excellent!
Well done TG - we are proud of you! happy088
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Had good interview with the ambulance service today.
I hope you get the job - we need a few people carted off by ambulance in here - we would pay the going rates of course lol:
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Excellent!
Well done TG - we are proud of you! happy088
You can be proud of me when i get a f*/*ing job!
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Had good interview with the ambulance service today.
I hope you get the job - we need a few people carted off by ambulance in here - we would pay the going rates of course lol:
Only an admin job but I suppose I could stamp their foreheads or summat when they get carted in. eyes:
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Well, keep going TG, keep the impetus up eyes:
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Well, keep going TG, keep the impetus up eyes:
For 'group activities' like? eyes:
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Well, keep going TG, keep the impetus up eyes:
For 'group activities' like? eyes:
A compass for the Geography test and impetus for the "group activities". That should do the trick 8)
Group activities; sounds like an appraisal of team playing abilities rubschin:
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happy088 Lookin' good young 'un ~ Lookin' good.
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Nice one TG. Hang on in there happy088
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happy088 Lookin' good young 'un ~ Lookin' good.
'Young 'un' cloud9:
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happy088 Lookin' good young 'un ~ Lookin' good.
What he said.
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This morning's joyous developments cry:
We have been told that by June 1st we will know who is going to be made redundant scared2:
However in the meantime other cutbacks are being made. They are reducing leave by 3 days from April eeek: They are no longer going to pay travel expenses and travelcards from April eeek: (that is worth over £1000 to me ) cry:. they are freezing any rewards and sabbatical requests eeek: eeek: eeek:
Friday afternoon's joyous email evil:
There was a big push last year to get people to do flexible working (working from home ) - freeing up office space blah blah blah.
Part of the incentive to do this was that the Council would offer to supply corporate broadband to many that didn't have a connection or that wanted to swap. The drawback was that you could only access sites that you could at work (obviously I didn't take it up lol: )
However an hour ago they have circulated an email to all staff saying this will be disconnected on April 1st - it is no longer viable.
I do not think you will have to wait until next Wednesday for a riot ...tehre could be one coming along much sooner noooo:
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We are surrounded by idiots. I assume the person in charge:
a) has free broadband access from home
b) is on about 100000 p.a.
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We are surrounded by idiots. I assume the person in charge:
a) has free unrestricted broadband access from home
b) is on about 100000 p.a.
There, you missed a bit... ;)
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April 1st - you sure?
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April 1st - you sure?
Good point... rubschin:
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April 1st - you sure?
Yep - there are no laughs here. Start of new financial year takes precedence over all else noooo:
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I am invoicing like mad ;D
£7K today lol:
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Is this £1k to each of your dinner guests eeek:
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If only eveilgrin:
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I have an appointment with a Recruitment Consultancy tomorrow - they will go over my CV and stuff.
At 4.45PM. In Regent Street. cussing:
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I'm on the 6 day countdown till I find out about redundancy. Now I'm in the right mindset and realise that I want to go, Nick's law says that I won't get it. scared2:
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I should find out in June scared2:
Meanwhile we are recruiting to permanant positions in the organisation - bloody madness evil:
Can you imagine in the interview....thank you for applying for this position I am happy to confirm that you have been offered this job however it has just been deleted from the organisational structure. Never mind eh noooo:
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lol:
What is wrong with people. My name and contact details have been put down on the job advert - for the purpose of 'if you want to discuss the role further before applying' stuff.
In the past two days I have received 10 calls asking if they don't have the qualification would it still be worth applying - errr that will be no then. Can you not be arsed to read the job description yourself you lazy twonks evil:
Then I have had 2 emails from people asking if that was really what we meant in the advert - errrr yes evil:
I have also received an email just now from someone who seems convinced he doesn't need to actually fill in an application form.......I shall quote lines from his never ending, self promoting diatribe of shite noooo:
I’ve seen the above job post on the website. Having read the job specification I feel that I can be a great candidate for this role. I am a degree candidate who has worked in the public sector for a number of years, I am a creative trouble-shooter and a problem solver who is very analytical and adapts easily to new situations, I am a quick learner who enjoys new challenges. Ability to focus on a given problem or project until it is resolved or completed, with these abilities I can be an asset to the organisation.
you still awake yet ... there are another 18 paparagraphs ( I kid you not noooo:)
which ends finally with
This seems like a great opportunity for me as I am very flexible, I hold a full UK driving license and I am willing to travel around locally. I see working this role as a great opportunity for me to progress my career to the next level,
So what about the role did he actually want to know - feck all ....
basic requirement of job being able to READ
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A lot of people don't bother to read the job spec etc. and just fire off their letter/CV, shotgun style.
I do read the whole lot and sometimes wish I hadn't.
My old company has just imposed a 10% pay cut.
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I have an appointment with a Recruitment Consultancy tomorrow - they will go over my CV and stuff.
At 4.45PM. In Regent Street. cussing:
Twill give Mrs TMR (to be) a chance for some retail therapy whilst waiting for you - it it late night shopping on a Thursday?
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And why, pray, would she be with me?
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lol:
What is wrong with people. My name and contact details have been put down on the job advert - for the purpose of 'if you want to discuss the role further before applying' stuff.
In the past two days I have received 10 calls asking if they don't have the qualification would it still be worth applying - errr that will be no then. Can you not be arsed to read the job description yourself you lazy twonks evil:
Then I have had 2 emails from people asking if that was really what we meant in the advert - errrr yes evil:
I have also received an email just now from someone who seems convinced he doesn't need to actually fill in an application form.......I shall quote lines from his never ending, self promoting diatribe of shite noooo:
I’ve seen the above job post on the website. Having read the job specification I feel that I can be a great candidate for this role. I am a degree candidate who has worked in the public sector for a number of years, I am a creative trouble-shooter and a problem solver who is very analytical and adapts easily to new situations, I am a quick learner who enjoys new challenges. Ability to focus on a given problem or project until it is resolved or completed, with these abilities I can be an asset to the organisation.
you still awake yet ... there are another 18 paparagraphs ( I kid you not noooo:)
which ends finally with
This seems like a great opportunity for me as I am very flexible, I hold a full UK driving license and I am willing to travel around locally. I see working this role as a great opportunity for me to progress my career to the next level,
So what about the role did he actually want to know - feck all ....
basic requirement of job being able to READ
He is also not being English you know whistle:
Prejudiced? You fecking bet I am!
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I have just recieved a letter/form from the Dept for Work & Pensions.
It details my Jobseeker Allowance payments (all 6 months worth) and goes on to tell me that it is taxable!
As I haven' found another job I haven't paid any tax.
Bit much taxing a so called "allowance".
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I receive a small "occupational pension" plus Disabilty payments and Pension credits. The "benefits" are taxable income but they do not deduct any tax. However they do include them in my taxable income along with the small pension and tax the pension payments for the full amount of tax due on everything. One year they gave me a rebate that I hadn't asked for and the next told me I had underpaid the previous year so taxed me double.
Gordon has created a monster that no-one understands. It is insane.
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I have just recieved a letter/form from the Dept for Work & Pensions.
It details my Jobseeker Allowance payments (all 6 months worth) and goes on to tell me that it is taxable!
As I haven' found another job I haven't paid any tax.
Bit much taxing a so called "allowance".
Had the same thing - £1547.08. I only paid £45,000 in tax last year...
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Some of the jobs I have looked at, require Security Clearance. It would appear that you cannot get this clearance as an individual as it is something that the employer has to obtain. Once obtained you can transfer it when you change jobs.
I use to work for a govt agency and know I was vetted but I have no idea if I am still cleared - how the hell do I find out?
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You don't ~ is the short answer.
"Security Clearance" is not transferable and if the job centre claims it is they are wrong. "Security Clearance" needs to be renewed at regular intervals depending on the nature of the employment. I used to hold clearance from both the Home Office and the MOD. Both have now lapsed.
If the potential employer is talking about "clearance" through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB Check) that cannot be transferred between employers nor can it be obtained by you as an individual. An employer who legally needs you to have this sort of clearance ~ It is either a "Partial" or "Full" Disclosure that requires your written consent and is then applied for by the nominated person within the company or organisation ~ would ask for you to complete a form and the job would normally entail working with children or vulnerable adults. Some, but only a few, security companies use the service too but most find it too expensive and, since it is pretty worthless anyway, prefer to carry out their own checks on your background.
Rather like "Identity Theft" and "Data Protection" "Security Clearance" has become a much misused expression behind which the ignorant and ill-informed like to hide. Next time you are asked for it ask for a better explanation.
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Does it get any better for those out there looking?
I had an email in yesterday from a young acquaintance. In the space of a week she's been made redundant, split up with her boyfriend, broken her ankle, had to give up her rented flat and the last straw, had to file for bankruptancy sad24:
If I didn't actually know her I'd think it was a begging letter, but true to her character she was asking for advice and determined to start afresh. A good kid, but what a mountain to have to climb when you're in your twenties. noooo:
This weekend marks the 22nd year of my business and a cursory glance at the figures points to the worst year ever but thankfully it's still going. Strangely, year 23 seems to kicking off well eeek:
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Poor woman....that's an awful lot to have to deal with in one go eeek: - hope she maintains her strength of character and gets some lucky breaks soon.
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Does it get any better for those out there looking?
The simple answer is "no"! noooo:
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I got a tax refund last week. £190. My cup runneth over.
Anywho, as I am in for the long haul I have decided to participate in further education.
I left school as soon as possible without any qualifications (except CSE's, does any one remember them?) in fact I left school quite frequently before It was legally possible. Like many I regret it, but I loathed secondary school with a passion.
So I may try GCSE's ("or equivalent" as it says on so many job applications) in English & sums. Or possibly basic IT stuff ( I have much IT experience but nothing on paper).
There is a lot available free if you are on JSA (or equivalent) and it looks good on one's CV to show you are doing something other than sitting on ones arse posting shite on web forums.
I just took some on-line assessments that indicate I am in fact, a retard. But Nil Desparandum, I am awaiting a phone call from education types to see what is available.
I am amazed that I still remain positive. 30 jobs applied for in April. surrender:
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I have lost track of how many jobs I have applied for.
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I have lost track of how many jobs I have applied for.
I only started keeping an accurate record at the beginning of this year but I would estimate between 180 and 200 in six months.
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There is a lot available free. My wife delivers many courses that "Embed" basic skills into other subjects.
Yes I do remember CSEs. In fact GCSEs are supposed to be a combination of GCE 'O' Levels and CSEs ~ Tho' I confess I hadn't realised you were that old.
Joking apart demonstrating that you are working towards acquiring the skills or at least proof of them will enhance your prospects and get the Job Centre Jobsworths off your neck for quite some time.
Check out your local FE College for courses starting in September ~ they will offer Basic Numeracy and Literacy and you can work your way up through the levels ~ before you feel insulted my wife has 10 O Levels, 6 "Highers" (they are Scottish A levels) a BA(Hons) in Humanities + Dip Euro Hum + a PGCE BUT because her O and A levels are now more than two years old had to attend a local college to take the basic Literacy and Numeracy Courses and tests, despite having passed the two year PGCE course with Honours, before they would award her the PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education ~ meaning she is now a qualified teacher) She is now attending Uni part time again to gain her Masters in Education and plans to do a Phd after that.
The basic Numeracy and Literacy courses are designed for everyone and you can work up the levels at your own speed by attending your local college for a couple of hours a week. They have the added advantage of being computer based and virtually free to those who qualify financially, which I suspect you will. If you attain (and here I am not absolutely sure of the figures) level three it is equivalent to an NVQ but your college will be able to tell you that ~ or Google the info. When Mrs S went along to do hers the tutor told her to p*ss off out of the class as she was putting the others off by being so bright and to come back and sit the tests at the end of the course ~ So even teachers have to take these qualifications under Nu labour because so many of them have not got the basic skills or at least up to date proof of them. (Yes three of those in her class were teachers, One was a Nurse and the rest trainee Classroom Assistants)
Give it a shot and bloody good luck to you. It is the right way to go.
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Thanks Snoops. It is in fact the FE college who are going to call me.
I am going to start at the bottom as you say. At the very least it will stop me going mad from boredom.
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You've probably found this but in case you haven't http://www.niace.org.uk/
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I have applied for two more this morning. One looks custom made for me, but I be I won't hear a damn thing. noooo:
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Not much in the way of future prospects tho'
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Not much in the way of future prospects tho'
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happy001 happy001
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Not much in the way of future prospects tho'
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;D ;D ;D
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5 o'clock on a Friday afternoon and I have just had a call from work. I am to be issued with a letter of vulnerability to redundancy notice this afternoon - bun fight to take place in June for jobs ( with the other managers - deleting a third of posts)
Anyone fancy a drink evil:
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eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:
I'll raise a glass to you when I get home.
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Make it a large one cry:
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Sorry to hear that Miss D.
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That is shite Miss D... noooo:
You will still be able to bring all my stuff out in September tho won't you...? scared2:
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Bloody hell Miss D, that's a tough one to get on a Friday afternoon, not that there's ever a good time to tell anybody. There but for the grace of god etc
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Oh dear, bad news
happy100
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Sorry to hear 'bout that Miss D, shitty timing IMHO, I will make some buns, they should be pretty hard by the time you are in need of them.
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Rock Hard?
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WhyTF do you need 'IT skills' to be a street cleaner? rubschin:
I have applied anyway and told them I am an IT god as well as a dab hand with a brush! happy088
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Maybe the broom is computerised, like shrugs:
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Wot's a broom eh?
Is it something technical like a mop?
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Ask Mrs TG to explain
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I had my 12 month interview at the Jobcentre this week.
A new Jobseekers contract was agreed - when I said I used the interweb etc, every day, the lady changed it to 2 or 3 times a week , so that I would not under-achieve! Nothing like setting a realistic target, eh.
I now have to go to the Personal development resource centre in Croydon again (only for the induction day) after that I can avoid the rest - I told her that I had been there before and that it was waste of time, that it was stressful (always an undercurrent of violence) and that it was not good for me (after a heart attack 3 years ago) - she immediately started asking me whether I was in any way disabled. I managed to stay calm.
The only good thing is that I was given a form to fill in that provides adiscount card to use with my Oyster card - £6-90 a week for unlimited travel on buses and trams!
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Gully?
Gullies?
WTF is going on?
PDA's? OK, I can manage them.
Oh dear god, I dont think I am qualified for anything. eeek:
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(Joking mode on) A gully cleaner is a lorry with a mahoosive hoover tube on it that sucks out the shite from yer kerbside drain. It also causes massive traffic queues cos there has to be 'traffic control' operatives with the stop, go boards and the operators love to use it especially at peak periods. A bit like the clowns who plan major road works on the motorways during the first week of August. (no offence JOM, if you operate one of those machines, like)
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(Joking mode on) A gully cleaner is a lorry with a mahoosive hoover tube on it that sucks out the shite from yer kerbside drain. It also causes massive traffic queues cos there has to be 'traffic control' operatives with the stop, go boards and the operators love to use it especially at peak periods. A bit like the clowns who plan major road works on the motorways during the first week of August. (no offence JOM, if you operate one of those machines, like)
No offence taken Pirate. I don't operate one of those machines
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(Joking mode on) A gully cleaner is a lorry with a mahoosive hoover tube on it that sucks out the shite from yer kerbside drain. It also causes massive traffic queues cos there has to be 'traffic control' operatives with the stop, go boards and the operators love to use it especially at peak periods. A bit like the clowns who plan major road works on the motorways during the first week of August. (no offence JOM, if you operate one of those machines, like)
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Are you planning to switch joking mode off any time soon?
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(Joking mode on) A gully cleaner is a lorry with a mahoosive hoover tube on it that sucks out the shite from yer kerbside drain. It also causes massive traffic queues cos there has to be 'traffic control' operatives with the stop, go boards and the operators love to use it especially at peak periods. A bit like the clowns who plan major road works on the motorways during the first week of August. (no offence JOM, if you operate one of those machines, like)
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Are you planning to switch joking mode off any time soon?
No rush. I quite like it.
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I'm pissing myself larfing.
Anywho, how will I look in a luminous jacket I wonder?
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Bright I should imagine.
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Bright I should imagine.
That will make a change. lol:
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HR CODE
“COMPETITIVE SALARY”
Most of our competitors don't pay much either.
"JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY"
We have no time to train you.
"CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE"
You'll be here very late, very often -- might as well be comfortable.
"MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED"
Your first four projects are already way overdue.
"SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED"
Did we mention that you'll be here very late, very often? And most weekends.
"DUTIES WILL VARY"
Anyone in the office can boss you around.
"MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL"
We have no quality control.
"CAREER-MINDED"
Female applicants must be childless.
"APPLY IN PERSON"
If you're old, fat or ugly, that position has already been filled.
"NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE"
This job listing is just a legal formality. The position was filled by
some executive's nephew.
"SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE"
Due to consolidation, you'll be replacing three people.
"PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST"
This company is a total mess.
"REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS"
You'll have all the responsibilities of upper management, without the
pay, title or respect.
"GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS"
Listen to management, figure out what they want, don't ask too many
questions and get the shit done.
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In order to add to my CV for the delectation of potential employers I have taken voluntary work which everyone tells me will make me look good.
I had my first morning at our local Oxfam shop today and from next Monday I will do at least 3 half days a week.
I am to be in charge of books and music it seems. Plus they have just installed a computer that seems to frighten them somewhat so I may 'help' with that.
The manageress candidly admitted to me that she is recovering from a mental breakdown and does indeed seem to be as mad as fish in a very nice way.
I must admit I came away with a good feeling as everyone seemed very pleasant. A mixture of all ages and backgrounds to interact with and be annoyed by.
It seems their biggest problem with customers is that some come in, rip the price labels off or alter them with a pen and proceed to kick off.
I may get to punch an old lady. happy088
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happ096
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In order to add to my CV for the delectation of potential employers I have taken voluntary work which everyone tells me will make me look good.
I had my first morning at our local Oxfam shop today and from next Monday I will do at least 3 half days a week.
I am to be in charge of books and music it seems. Plus they have just installed a computer that seems to frighten them somewhat so I may 'help' with that.
The manageress candidly admitted to me that she is recovering from a mental breakdown and does indeed seem to be as mad as fish in a very nice way.
I must admit I came away with a good feeling as everyone seemed very pleasant. A mixture of all ages and backgrounds to interact with and be annoyed by.
It seems their biggest problem with customers is that some come in, rip the price labels off or alter them with a pen and proceed to kick off.
I may get to punch an old lady. happy088
Good man. Sounds entertaining. happy088
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Also, when I got home I received a letter inviting me to an interview at the end of the month. My first since March.
If the local council ever get round to ringing me back I shall sit my ECDL qualification. I know I can sleepwalk that but a bit of paper saying I can do these things can only help.
God knows how but I remain positive.
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God knows how but I remain positive.
One would like to think it is the support of your good lady and a little from your virtual chums here, combined with your own inderfattiebilly indiefaterboli indofuter bloody minded character. ;)
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God knows how but I remain positive.
Stop shuffling about on the carpets
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We are rooting for you TG! happy088
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I'm not allowed to chase shoplifters though. Which is a bit of a let down.
They are hoping to join that thing where they have walkie talkies to keep in touch with other shops and the coppers and warn each other about shoplifters, scumbags and dangerous old ladies.
I would be good at that :
TG : This is Bravo Two Oxfam, mad granny with dangerous zimmer frame heading towards the Co-Op.
Co-Op : Roger ten four, I'll have the bitch!
TG : Copy that, do you require an air strike?
Co-Op : Negative Oxfam, Farmfoods are deploying gunships.
TG : Ayfirmative, Co-Op. Godspeed. I just found a VHS copy of 'Platoon' with a slightly scuffed cover, you interested Co-Op?
Co-Op : static
TG : Co-Op, Co-Op, do you copy? Sitrep ASAP!
Co-Op : static
TG : They bought the farm! Man the perimeter!
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I couldn't be more pleased ~ well I could but only a letter from the wife's solicitor would bring that level of happiness.
Well done TG.
I'm doing the ECDL this summer too. Never too old to sit in a classroom and argue with some whippersnapper I say!
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I'm not allowed to chase shoplifters though. Which is a bit of a let down.
They are hoping to join that thing where they have walkie talkies to keep in touch with other shops and the coppers and warn each other about shoplifters, scumbags and dangerous old ladies.
I would be good at that :
TG : This is Bravo Two Oxfam, mad granny with dangerous zimmer frame heading towards the Co-Op.
Co-Op : Roger ten four, I'll have the bitch!
TG : Copy that, do you require an air strike?
Co-Op : Negative Oxfam, Farmfoods are deploying gunships.
TG : Ayfirmative, Co-Op. Godspeed. I just found a VHS copy of 'Platoon' with a slightly scuffed cover, you interested Co-Op?
Co-Op : static
TG : Co-Op, Co-Op, do you copy? Sitrep ASAP!
Co-Op : static
TG : They bought the farm! Man the perimeter!
cloud9:
whacky115
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I'm not allowed to chase shoplifters though. Which is a bit of a let down.
They are hoping to join that thing where they have walkie talkies to keep in touch with other shops and the coppers and warn each other about shoplifters, scumbags and dangerous old ladies.
I would be good at that :
TG : This is Bravo Two Oxfam, mad granny with dangerous zimmer frame heading towards the Co-Op.
Co-Op : Roger ten four, I'll have the bitch!
TG : Copy that, do you require an air strike?
Co-Op : Negative Oxfam, Farmfoods are deploying gunships.
TG : Ayfirmative, Co-Op. Godspeed. I just found a VHS copy of 'Platoon' with a slightly scuffed cover, you interested Co-Op?
Co-Op : static
TG : Co-Op, Co-Op, do you copy? Sitrep ASAP!
Co-Op : static
TG : They bought the farm! Man the perimeter!
cloud9:
whacky115
Wot? Have you never wanted to call an airstrike upon your local supermarket, bazaar or similar?
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I'm not allowed to chase shoplifters though. Which is a bit of a let down.
They are hoping to join that thing where they have walkie talkies to keep in touch with other shops and the coppers and warn each other about shoplifters, scumbags and dangerous old ladies.
I would be good at that :
TG : This is Bravo Two Oxfam, mad granny with dangerous zimmer frame heading towards the Co-Op.
Co-Op : Roger ten four, I'll have the bitch!
TG : Copy that, do you require an air strike?
Co-Op : Negative Oxfam, Farmfoods are deploying gunships.
TG : Ayfirmative, Co-Op. Godspeed. I just found a VHS copy of 'Platoon' with a slightly scuffed cover, you interested Co-Op?
Co-Op : static
TG : Co-Op, Co-Op, do you copy? Sitrep ASAP!
Co-Op : static
TG : They bought the farm! Man the perimeter!
cloud9:
whacky115
Wot? Have you never wanted to call an airstrike upon your local supermarket, bazaar or similar?
Frequently which is why for the last five years we have had the supermarket shopping delivered.
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Lidl, Nertto and Aldi don't do home shopping so thats me fucked. sad24:
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Iceland does tho - hope that helps happy100
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Iceland does tho - hope that helps happy100
Only if u actually go into the dump and spend 25 quid. Even then it's a lottery.
I like Aldi. They smile at you. Wolfishly.
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TBH I don't mind Aldi or Lidl (we don't have a Netto close by) as they are small shops, they are not overloaded with 50 different brands of the same item and they are efficient. Sainsbugs, Tesco and Asda drive me nuts and Morrisons I wouldn't spit on if they caught fire.
So Asda delivers the bulkier items, Lidl and Aldi get a weekly run through for those things we know they sell that we like and the rest comes from local farms, dairies etc. Once every two/three months I go to Makro and bulk buy Rice, Pasta, Washing Liquid, Dishwasher tablets and the like.
Shopping this way we have reduced our shopping bills by nearly half.
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Anywho Miss D, would you like to buy an eroded paperback? 'The guns of Naverone' or maybe a the 1967 edition of 'Moby Dick' (annottated) and water swollen or possibly a scratched vinyl copy of 'Bomb Da Bass' by Some Twat? ;D
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Do you get first pickings on the good stuff then 8) 8) 8)
I'd prefer Force 10 from Navarone if possible please... and I do need some books for me holiday reading many thanks whistle:
I actually remember " Bomb Da Bass" and I think it's better that stays in the shop though noooo:
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TBH I don't mind Aldi or Lidl (we don't have a Netto close by) as they are small shops, they are not overloaded with 50 different brands of the same item and they are efficient. Sainsbugs, Tesco and Asda drive me nuts and Morrisons I wouldn't spit on if they caught fire.
So Asda delivers the bulkier items, Lidl and Aldi get a weekly run though for those things we know they sell that we like and the rest comes from local farms, dairies etc. Once every two/three months I go to Makro and bulk buy Rice, Pasta, Washing Liquid, Dishwasher tablets and the like.
Shopping this way we have reduced our shopping bills by nearly half.
TBH although we dont live in the city itself we have the following within a 5 minute WALKIES!
Sainsburys
Iceland
Farmfoods
Aldi
And a small range of independent and very high quality food shops.
And about 7 charity shops!
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Do you get first pickings on the good stuff then 8) 8) 8)
I'd prefer Force 10 from Navarone if possible please... and I do need some books for me holiday reading many thanks whistle:
I actually remember " Bomb Da Bass" and I think it's better that stays in the shop though noooo:
I must admit I had a serious attack of the nostalgias while sorting the vinyl. Album & single sleeves I used to own and hadnt though about for years. I may do some downloading at the weekend. noooo:
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I hope you are not going to be bringing more stuff home with you than you ought........Wenchy is Queen of Tat Mountain ...she will not relish any competition . Although I think you may have some way to go.
Mrs TG might also have a thing or two to say about it scared2:
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She will do as she is told.
Like
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And you have her permission to say that do you? whistle:
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And you have her permission to say that do you? whistle:
Permission?
I SPIT on your permission.
I've had me pint me! happy088
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Of what ...adrenalin eeek: eeek: eeek:
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TG : This is Bravo Two Oxfam actual* calling Superdrug, do you copy?
Superdrug : We are shut.
*Heard that on Generation Kill, sounded good.
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She will do as she is told.
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In his dreams....never ever....he wont bring home tat he always trying to throw mine out now... point:
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TBH I don't mind Aldi or Lidl (we don't have a Netto close by) as they are small shops, they are not overloaded with 50 different brands of the same item and they are efficient. Sainsbugs, Tesco and Asda drive me nuts and Morrisons I wouldn't spit on if they caught fire.
So Asda delivers the bulkier items, Lidl and Aldi get a weekly run through for those things we know they sell that we like and the rest comes from local farms, dairies etc. Once every two/three months I go to Makro and bulk buy Rice, Pasta, Washing Liquid, Dishwasher tablets and the like.
Shopping this way we have reduced our shopping bills by nearly half.
I haven't evil:
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TBH I don't mind Aldi or Lidl (we don't have a Netto close by) as they are small shops, they are not overloaded with 50 different brands of the same item and they are efficient. Sainsbugs, Tesco and Asda drive me nuts and Morrisons I wouldn't spit on if they caught fire.
So Asda delivers the bulkier items, Lidl and Aldi get a weekly run through for those things we know they sell that we like and the rest comes from local farms, dairies etc. Once every two/three months I go to Makro and bulk buy Rice, Pasta, Washing Liquid, Dishwasher tablets and the like.
Shopping this way we have reduced our shopping bills by nearly half.
I haven't evil:
happy001 point:
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She will do as she is told.
Like
In his dreams....never ever....he wont bring home tat he always trying to throw mine out now... point:
And Dont beleive any stories he tries to expose about my newish Nokia contract phone....oooppppsss redface:
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And you have her permission to say that do you? whistle:
Permission?
I SPIT on your permission.
I've had me pint me! happy088
He is very brave wen i am in work an he all by himself to try be the boss!!! noooo:
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TBH I don't mind Aldi or Lidl (we don't have a Netto close by) as they are small shops, they are not overloaded with 50 different brands of the same item and they are efficient. Sainsbugs, Tesco and Asda drive me nuts and Morrisons I wouldn't spit on if they caught fire.
So Asda delivers the bulkier items, Lidl and Aldi get a weekly run through for those things we know they sell that we like and the rest comes from local farms, dairies etc. Once every two/three months I go to Makro and bulk buy Rice, Pasta, Washing Liquid, Dishwasher tablets and the like.
Shopping this way we have reduced our shopping bills by nearly half.
I haven't evil:
happy001 point:
I would i wud be buying allsorts...best to keep me away..... whistle:
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I would i wud be buying allsorts...best to keep me away..... whistle:
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Mrs Nick is applying for a new job at her werk. Restructuring and that noooo:
She has to do pyco pyc psycom brain tests. Frightful.
'How decisive am I?"
Me: Not at all
Yes but do I agree or strongly disagree or what?
Me: You decide
I can't
Me: Well you have answered your own question then! Banghead Banghead Banghead
Half an hour later it's the verbal reasoning
Mrs Nick: If a lemur is a primate is it equally true to say that it's therefore an ape?
Me: whacky115
This is going to go on all week noooo:
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If it helps Lemurs are not apes although they are primates. Monkeys and Apes did not evolve until long after the lemur had become an established species of primate in its own right. They also come from different parts of the world.
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That is exactly what I told her angel1 Almost werd for werd. Would she believe me?
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That is exactly what I told her angel1 Almost werd for werd. Would she believe me?
char048
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My maternal Grandmother worked as a housekeeper for a book publisher in Surbiton. He was somewhat eccentric and kept, as part of his household, a Lemur that he had brought back from a trip to Madagascar. My grandmother used, when I was little, to tell me tales about how this damned creature used to swing from the light fittings (gas of course) and piss on the guests and visitors. She hated it with a passion.
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I used to live in Surbiton redface:
Never met your Granny though (as far as I know)
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She was born in Odiham, Hampshire in 1884 and died of cancer in 1952. She is buried with her first husband (not my grandfather) who died of TB in 1909, in the Churchyard of All Saints Church Odiham. She married my Grandfather in 1919 in Surbiton and they then moved to Southampton. She returned to Odiham with her children in 1946 when their house in Southampton suffered bomb damage although my grandfather remained in Southampton where he worked as a Painter until after the war. I suspect all this pre-dates your residence in Surbiton by some years.
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It predates my birth eeek: (contrary to what that fooking hairdresser might think evil:)
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. . . used to swing from the light fittings (gas of course) and piss on the guests and visitors.
That's how I lost my National Trust membership. redface:
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eeek:
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This week I am to be served with my letter of 'vulnerability to redundancy ' eeek:
Job interviews for remaining posts to be held in late July / August - what a corking genius time of the year to hold these. noooo:
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This week I am to be served with my letter of 'vulnerability to redundancy ' eeek:
Job interviews for remaining posts to be held in late July / August - what a corking genius time of the year to hold these. noooo:
What %'age of staff are likely to be on holiday during interview times - apart from al;l those on maternity leave... noooo:
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Well I'm not cancelling my holiday - they can rot in hell evil:
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Today my dad asked me if I got any dole money.
He was shocked/upset/angry when I siad I don't get a penny.
He's now feeling guilty cos we took him out for lunch yesterday.
Time for another application.
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So Mrs Nick does 22 page application ( eeek:),
psyh psi pysch brain test, starts to get ready for 3 hour in tray exercise and presentation to panel and is now told the whole thing has been indefintely postponed. What a bunch of tossers
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She is obviously going through the stress test at the moment - they of course wouldn't have been able to prepare her for this whistle:
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Interviews are indeed like buses. Nowt since March. 2 next week! noooo:
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Interviews are indeed like buses. Nowt since March. 2 next week! noooo:
Good luck
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Interviews are indeed like buses. Nowt since March. 2 next week! noooo:
Good luck
Indeed TG, show them what you are made of. ;)
Good luck old chap.
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Best of luck with them chum! happy088
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Best of luck TG
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Thank you one and all.
It's an odd thing but after 3 months of nothing, but now volunteer work, upcoming further education and at last some interviews I feel a sense of purpose once again.
I refuse to get my hopes up about job interviews, just do the best you can etc.
I amaze myself but I STILL remain positive.
As an an aside, all the job interviews I have had and am about to have I have gotten myself. I apply and am registered through a lot of employment agencies but not one of them have gotten me an interview. waste of space the lot of 'em.
I may tell them all to fvck off, once I have got a job like. censored:
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As an an aside, all the job interviews I have had and am about to have I have gotten myself. I apply and am registered through a lot of employment agencies but not one of them have gotten me an interview. waste of space the lot of 'em.
A telling remark.
Chin up TG.
happy088
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TG - Our hero worthy:
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Keep it up TG ~ you will get there. happy088
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Good luck ...we can provide excellent references for you if any are required whistle:
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Interviews completed. NHS one sounds dull and is shite pay but I would take it if offered. I had to do a filing test FFS, put about 25 files in alphabetical order. noooo:
Today's at a musical instrument company sounds really good and I would bite their hands off if they offered it to me.
I'm getting better at private sector interviews now, I manage to look and sound genuinely interested when they tell me about their companies instead of shuffling about in my chair and trying to look at my own eyeballs.
Ah well, forget em and move on.
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Popcorn:
When will they be in touch, like
(What sort of musical instruments? Did you have to play anything?)
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This time next week, musical skills not required.
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"They" (the experts) do suggest that you use the internet and the company's brochures (usually found in reception) to learn as much about their company as possible and turn the tables when they start on about themselves and tell them what you know. I wouldn't guarantee it would work but "they" claim it impresses the hell out of interviewers as it "demonstrates your commitment to getting the job and your interest in them as a company".
Sounds like bollox to me but I pass it on for what it is worth. No doubt some Job Centre numpty has given you the information already.
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Popcorn:
When will they be in touch, like
(What sort of musical instruments? Did you have to play anything?)
They are going to gouge his eyes out and train him to tune pianos
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;D eeek:
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Sorry that was sick ~ but irresistible.
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"They" (the experts) do suggest that you use the internet and the company's brochures (usually found in reception) to learn as much about their company as possible and turn the tables when they start on about themselves and tell them what you know. I wouldn't guarantee it would work but "they" claim it impresses the hell out of interviewers as it "demonstrates your commitment to getting the job and your interest in them as a company".
Sounds like bollox to me but I pass it on for what it is worth. No doubt some Job Centre numpty has given you the information already.
I did that!
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"They" (the experts) do suggest that you use the internet and the company's brochures (usually found in reception) to learn as much about their company as possible and turn the tables when they start on about themselves and tell them what you know. I wouldn't guarantee it would work but "they" claim it impresses the hell out of interviewers as it "demonstrates your commitment to getting the job and your interest in them as a company".
Sounds like bollox to me but I pass it on for what it is worth. No doubt some Job Centre numpty has given you the information already.
I did that!
happy088 Top Man!
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It does help. You don't have to regurgitate massive loads but the odd fact here and there does seem to help gain brownie points.
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Yes ~ The "I was impressed with your growth forecasts for the next X years and can see a future here" type of comment never hurts.
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Exactly!
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It also helps if you know what it is that they make/service/do.
I have interviewed many who had no idea what we did ::) I have to say that sort of attitude did tend to p*ss me off a bit.
Experience was never an issue as we were happy to train people but to turn up for an interview and not know what the how the company earns its money is just wrong.
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The interviews at schools are hard work.
My old fashioned attitude to the use of corporal punishment has to be suppressed.
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Indeed ~ the "hang 'em, flog 'em, it never did me any harm" line just doesn't go down well with them does it?
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Yeah - questions like "What would you do if you found a bunch of boys fighting?"
What's the right answer to that.
One school found my "in-tray" answers "entertaining".
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Unless you are a teacher turn and walk smartly in the opposite direction. If you are a teacher you have to call the children to order and talk to them, sincerely, with your head on one side and tell them that they "Are letting themselves down and that you are very disappointed in them". You then need to run like f*ck before they set about you.
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And then send them home for 3 days evil:
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SWWLTBO Tells me that you MUST NEVER tell the child you are disappointed in him/her ~ only that their behaviour disappoints you. That way the child is left feeling positive about itself and, hopefully, will question its own behaviour.
She also tells me (as gleaned from her recently completed PGCE) that this is, in her considered opinion as a mother of three, total bollox and a clip round the ear is quicker and simpler all round, it is also clearly understood by the child who doesn't actually possess the reasoning skills to work out what it is about their behaviour that is disappointing.
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Broadly I agree with Mrs Snoopy
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Broadly, I agree with Snoopy - depending on the age of the child.
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I think the vast majority of teachers would agree with Mrs S. lol:
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Didn't get the drum company job, was supposed to hear before today if I got the NHS job so not looking good.
On the (once again) positive side an employment agency has made a liar out of me me and got me a job interview on Friday. eeek:
In further news I have been let loose with a pricing gun in the Oxfam shop so there are some real bargains to be had there let me tell ya. happy088
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Where is the Friday interview then...?
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Where is the Friday interview then...?
Leicester! happy088
Seriously, they sell reconnditioned fones and various domestic appliances over the intermong. I would be answering emails, fone calls, filing, making tea and shouting and all for more money than the NHS offerred for my last application.
In more other news, Mrs TG hi-jacked my NHS jobseekers account and put me in for a job in the mortuary.
General admin and IT skills required, plus a caring and compassionate attitude to the bereaved and not bothered by corpses in various stated of decomposition / destruction etc.
She is a corker and no mistake. noooo:
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We could start the 'All new bizarre pictures from the morgue' thread! cloud9:
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I found a human corpse once.
I think I would be OK on the squeamish front.
As for the bereaved, I'm sure I would be OK. Ish. You know, proffessionel yet human. Efficient yet warm. Not 'sign here, ta, now fvck off' but sort of calming and empathic.
I can do that! happy088
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lol: At least you won't have to deal with complaints from the customers if you get the mortuary job.
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lol: At least you won't have to deal with complaints from the customers if you get the mortuary job.
They will have mates though innit, 'relatives' and other such busybodies.
And undertakers. Bastards.
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lol: At least you won't have to deal with complaints from the customers if you get the mortuary job.
They will have mates though innit, 'relatives' and other such busybodies.
And undertakers. Bastards.
You could find out if they really do burn the coffin at the crem! eveilgrin:
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And undertakers. Bastards.
Agreed evil: Talk about hitting you when you're down ::)
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http://www.cremation.co.uk/process.htm
Some interesting spelling and punctuation. noooo:
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http://www.cremation.co.uk/process.htm
Some interesting spelling and punctuation. noooo:
I've read that...
There is an English site too that says they burn them.
I don't believe the bastards do it tho... noooo:
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http://www.cremation.co.uk/process.htm
Some interesting spelling and punctuation. noooo:
Contact Person
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Andre Lavrencic
English is, I suspect, not his mother tongue. whistle:
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Another interview done.
This was the longest one I have done, lasting about an hour in a one-on-one with the MD. Seemed to go very well.
I am deflated and depressed about jobhunting today. Which is unlike me.
I may kill myself. Or possibly some other fvker! ;D
OK. Maybe not 'kill' as such but tell people to fvck off and similar.
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Another interview done.
This was the longest one I have done, lasting about an hour in a one-on-one with the MD. Seemed to go very well.
I am deflated and depressed about jobhunting today. Which is unlike me.
I may kill myself. Or possibly some other fvker! ;D
OK. Maybe not 'kill' as such but tell people to fvck off and similar.
Fingers crossed for the most recent interview then happy088
As for the crap feelings, how about getting a punch bag? Or making one, and giving it a good thrashing boxing ;D
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Another interview done.
This was the longest one I have done, lasting about an hour in a one-on-one with the MD. Seemed to go very well.
I am deflated and depressed about jobhunting today. Which is unlike me.
I may kill myself. Or possibly some other fvker! ;D
OK. Maybe not 'kill' as such but tell people to fvck off and similar.
Fingers crossed for the most recent interview then happy088
As for the crap feelings, how about getting a punch bag? Or making one, and giving it a good thrashing boxing ;D
Got one of them. It's called Mrs TG. The downside is she is an aggressive scouser who tends to hit back. Which is a downer.
Still, we have kickable cats!
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And undertakers. Bastards.
Agreed evil: Talk about hitting you when you're down ::)
I had a cold call from a funeral director trying to flog me a package deal once. He really didnt appreciate me telling him that my body would be donated to a medical school and I'd have a tree planted as a memorial as there was no way I would hand money over to vultures.
Alright I wasn't quite that polite whistle:
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A GM crop like - creating something nature never could. Is that a suitable memorial for you whistle:
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Mrs Nick at interview all day as part of stoopid restructuring (5th restructure in 10 years and the place is still a fooking disaster).
Psy PSYCH brain test
Portfolio of evidence
Presentation
Written exercise
and interview
She is not in a good mood scared2:
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Portfolio of evidence
What's that when it's at home?
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Portfolio of evidence
What's that when it's at home?
Raymond Chandler about 1954
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Presumably proof of CPD
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CPD ?
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Portfolio of evidence
What's that when it's at home?
A document showing evidence of 10 ways in which she has demonstrated 'leadership and entrepreneurial skills' with endorsements from former colleagues (it has been a nightmare to put together)
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In our business that would be termed "a load of old bollocks"
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And it is evil:
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In our business that would be termed "a load of old bollocks"
Well said Uncle lol:
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CPD ?
Brother of Dippy Dance
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The robot brother of Dippy Dance?
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The robot brother of Dippy Dance?
Well not human obviously. ::)
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Sorry ~ Jargon ...... CPD is for teachers, lecturers and the like. It stands for Continued(ing) Professional Development ~ something that everyone in Education has to complete annually. A full time teacher, for example, must complete 30 hours CPD each year (what do you thing all those inset days are for?) and must maintain a file of their annual participation in qualifying courses, workshops etc. Part time teachers/lecturers (Like Mrs S#2) must complete a pro-rata amount of CPD each year. In Mrs S#2's case it is something like 14 hours pa.
Mrs S#2 has to produce her file of evidence to Estyn inspectors when they visit her classes. Estyn is the Welsh version of Offsted.
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Anyway, it wasn't about that. It was about werk, like
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Sorry ~ Jargon ...... CPD is for teachers, lecturers and the like. It stands for Continued(ing) Professional Development ~ something that everyone in Education has to complete annually. A full time teacher, for example, must complete 30 hours CPD each year (what do you thing all those inset days are for?) and must maintain a file of their annual participation in qualifying courses, workshops etc. Part time teachers/lecturers (Like Mrs S#2) must complete a pro-rata amount of CPD each year. In Mrs S#2's case it is something like 14 hours pa.
Mrs S#2 has to produce her file of evidence to Estyn inspectors when they visit her classes. Estyn is the Welsh version of Offsted.
I see. rubschin:
My ex being a nurse had something similar.
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My ex being a nurse had something similar.
And poor old Goebbels?
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Don't tell him Pike
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Two-thirds of people across the UK know someone personally who has lost a job in the recession, a BBC poll has found.
A further four in 10 fear losing their job in the current climate ..But while concerns about employment may be increasing, most people believe the worst may be over - despite believing the economic situation remains tough.
"The worst may be over " noooo: noooo: noooo: - only for the ignorant bastards who now believe it is right and proper to start awarding themselves huge bonuses again ..... as a couple of months of not being able to do that must have put a real strain on their household budget Banghead
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Two-thirds of people across the UK know someone personally who has lost a job in the recession, a BBC poll has found.
A further four in 10 fear losing their job in the current climate ..But while concerns about employment may be increasing, most people believe the worst may be over - despite believing the economic situation remains tough.
"The worst may be over " noooo: noooo: noooo: - only for the ignorant bastards who now believe it is right and proper to start awarding themselves huge bonuses again ..... as a couple of months of not being able to do that must have put a real strain on their household budget Banghead
I read that... "The worst is over" - hadaway and shite! cussing:
If people are still being made redundant (and they are) then tax revenues will continue to fall - which can only force the country further into recession... Apart from the effects of all the 'funny money' that the BoE is printing of course and they've just run out of ink haven't they? noooo:
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Mrs Nick GOT THE JOB eeek:
Now she is fretting about it noooo:
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Mrs Nick GOT THE JOB eeek:
Now she is fretting about it noooo:
Wimmin! Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
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Mrs Nick GOT THE JOB eeek:
Now she is fretting about it noooo:
I am confuddled whacky115 - isn't this the job she is already doing ??
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Mrs Nick GOT THE JOB eeek:
Now she is fretting about it noooo:
I am confuddled whacky115 - isn't this the job she is already doing ??
Yes, that was the bit I couldn't understand.
Is it that she hasn't not got the job she currently has?
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It's a promotion. If she hadn't got it her salary in her existing job would have been frozen for 4 years and then redundancy at 58
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As it is she has a new job, new contract and presumably past service will not be taken into account when they make her redundant in a year's time whistle:
OK OK ~ I jest. I do know employment law.
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It's a promotion. If she hadn't got it her salary in her existing job would have been frozen for 4 years and then redundancy at 58
Much clearer, thank you.
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And her employment remains continuous. ?10K a year more and therefore bigger index linked pension (even if she were to pop her clogs or have an accident) whistle:
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Patio time?
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And her employment remains continuous. ?10K a year more and therefore bigger index linked pension (even if she were to pop her clogs or have an accident) whistle:
So presumably you will be taking her out for a lovely dinner to congratulate her whistle:
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And her employment remains continuous. ?10K a year more and therefore bigger index linked pension (even if she were to pop her clogs or have an accident) whistle:
So presumably you will be taking her out for a lovely dinner to congratulate her whistle:
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Yes, on Saturday actually angel1
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Good boy - we are teaching you well angel1 angel1 angel1
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The Boy is on a sleepover eyes: eyes:
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And Nick hopes to be on a Legover
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You have his phone number Snoops whistle:
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evil:
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eveilgrin:
But then ~ he has mine surrender:
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Yes but he won't be able to turn his phone off - in case of boy related emergencies - you meanwhile will not have such considerations whistle:
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Yes but he won't be able to turn his phone off - in case of boy related emergencies - you meanwhile will not have such considerations whistle:
St. Trinians must really miss you.
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angel1 angel1 angel1 angel1 angel1
whistle:
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Yes but he won't be able to turn his phone off - in case of boy related emergencies - you meanwhile will not have such considerations whistle:
But there is also Mrs Nick who may answer it ~ and I don't want my ear turned to ice! scared2: scared2: scared2:
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Today I had to attend the Personal development Resources Centre in Croydon (my 12 monthly course - I left the 6 monthly one last year as it was crap).
Arrived and signed in at 9:30.
Given form (from Jobcentre) to sign.
I queried the fact the "getting the Job Seekers Allowance" box was ticked. The 2 people on the reception desk did not know what to do when I said I got no benefits so I would not sign the form.
Result - PANIC.
A more senior person is called, but he saus he cannot change the contents of the form as it was filled out by the Jobcentre.
An even more senior person was called with the same result.
I was then told to go and sit in the room opposite and the manager would see me when he was free (he was having a very heated discussion with the person who arrived in front of me and who was adamant that they should not be there).
I went into the other room and found that it was full of people who were on their 3rd of 4th week. A man came in and said we all should have our CVs and speculative letters and everyone would me matched up with a job by the time they left. A male and 2 females then started having a row with him as the centre had "lost" their CVs and they seemd to have disappeared from the "system". These people did not have computers and so were reliant on the centre for this kind of support. They also did not have any copies of their habd-written CVs because the centre had them for transcribing. They were not happy bunnies. Man then goes off to see if he can find anything.
By now I am fairly pissed off and decide to go back to reception again. 40 minutes have gone by!
Reception call another senior person after apologising for the fact that no-one had seen me.
I then go and see somemanager who calls the Jobcentre, but my "advisor" (Dot) is not there today. I end up speaking to some woman who tells me that even though I don't get any JSA or any other benefits the NI credits count as part of my JSA and so I am technically getting benefits!
OK says, I and signs the form after amending to read that it is NI credits only.
I then have a lengthy discussion with this man about how the place stresses me and makes me depressed and that I get nothing from it - I can do all the same stuff from home, without all the hassle and in a much conducive environment.
He casually remarks that the course is not mandatory. Mistake.
Alright says I, if that's the case I will leave and call Dot tomorrow explaining my position and pointing out that this not doing me any good, either job-wise or health-wise.
I left.
I strolled across the road and popped into Allders to have a coffee with Mrs Tel (she works there). She was somewhat surprised to see me - questions like, "who did you shout at, abuse etc" were coming thick and fast.
I explained that I was perfectly calm in my dealings with the centre - I think she believed me.
I then went home, feeling completely down and frustrated - I don't fit their system and I don't respond to their approach - my welfare is not their concern, they have targets to achieve, only getting results to please their paymasters.
Still, at least the Youngs is only 2 quid a pint tonight.
An that's gotta be my longest post. ;D
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Today I had to attend the Personal development Resources Centre in Croydon (my 12 monthly course - I left the 6 monthly one last year as it was crap).
Arrived and signed in at 9:30.
Given form (from Jobcentre) to sign.
I queried the fact the "getting the Job Seekers Allowance" box was ticked. The 2 people on the reception desk did not know what to do when I said I got no benefits so I would not sign the form.
Result - PANIC.
A more senior person is called, but he saus he cannot change the contents of the form as it was filled out by the Jobcentre.
An even more senior person was called with the same result.
I was then told to go and sit in the room opposite and the manager would see me when he was free (he was having a very heated discussion with the person who arrived in front of me and who was adamant that they should not be there).
I went into the other room and found that it was full of people who were on their 3rd of 4th week. A man came in and said we all should have our CVs and speculative letters and everyone would me matched up with a job by the time they left. A male and 2 females then started having a row with him as the centre had "lost" their CVs and they seemd to have disappeared from the "system". These people did not have computers and so were reliant on the centre for this kind of support. They also did not have any copies of their habd-written CVs because the centre had them for transcribing. They were not happy bunnies. Man then goes off to see if he can find anything.
By now I am fairly pissed off and decide to go back to reception again. 40 minutes have gone by!
Reception call another senior person after apologising for the fact that no-one had seen me.
I then go and see somemanager who calls the Jobcentre, but my "advisor" (Dot) is not there today. I end up speaking to some woman who tells me that even though I don't get any JSA or any other benefits the NI credits count as part of my JSA and so I am technically getting benefits!
OK says, I and signs the form after amending to read that it is NI credits only.
I then have a lengthy discussion with this man about how the place stresses me and makes me depressed and that I get nothing from it - I can do all the same stuff from home, without all the hassle and in a much conducive environment.
He casually remarks that the course is not mandatory. Mistake.
Alright says I, if that's the case I will leave and call Dot tomorrow explaining my position and pointing out that this not doing me any good, either job-wise or health-wise.
I left.
I strolled across the road and popped into Allders to have a coffee with Mrs Tel (she works there). She was somewhat surprised to see me - questions like, "who did you shout at, abuse etc" were coming thick and fast.
I explained that I was perfectly calm in my dealings with the centre - I think she believed me.
I then went home, feeling completely down and frustrated - I don't fit their system and I don't respond to their approach - my welfare is not their concern, they have targets to achieve, only getting results to please their paymasters.
Still, at least the Youngs is only 2 quid a pint tonight.
An that's gotta be my longest post. ;D
Well done Tel! happ096
Bunch of useless fucking jobsworths they are - I'm sure you're better off without them...
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Good boy Tel, see you up the road barman:
I have to go to a course on Friday 31st. In Lewisham cussing:
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The problem is that they try and treat everybody the same. There is no allowance made for any personal differences/capabilities - some people are disadvantaged, no internet, maybe reading/writing problems.
In a 3 to 4 hour session you are allowed a maximum 30 minutes on the internet - you are supposed to keep a log of what you have done with that time, and you need permission from a manager if you want to access your email!
When you try and explain that you are more than capable of doing things, you are seen as disruptive and labelled as someone who is trying to dodge getting a job.
I have no idea if I will be in trouble for this morning - the first sign of any pressure from the Jobcentre and I am straight around to my GP.
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Good boy Tel, see you up the road barman:
I have to go to a course on Friday 31st. In Lewisham cussing:
Lewisham! Feck that. Croydon's bad enough.
Got to admit, it's been a long time since I visited the place (a friend of the ex Mrs Tel lived there).
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I have been called in for a second interview for a job I went for last week. A whole new experience this will be. I am quite pleased. eeek:
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You're in! happ096
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I have been called in for a second interview for a job I went for last week. A whole new experience this will be. I am quite pleased. eeek:
Yahooooo! We're all behind you! happ096
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I have been called in for a second interview for a job I went for last week. A whole new experience this will be. I am quite pleased. eeek:
Yahooooo! We're all behind you! happ096
In an entirely masculine and non-pantomime way of course.
Good luck my boy, you deserve a break, as do all on here who are currently "resting".
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I have been called in for a second interview for a job I went for last week. A whole new experience this will be. I am quite pleased. eeek:
That is great news.... we are all happy to provide impeccable references for you lol:
Knock em dead
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One other person has also been called in. cussing:
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Kill them
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Ok - I thought I knew what was happening - process wise - in terms of these potential redundancies . As far as I was concerned I was part of the initial ring fence of posts and would be having an interview for my post when I returned from leave.
Apparently today - they have said whilst I am away they will be going through a competitive assimilation process first - how the feck does that work Shrugs:
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Ok - I thought I knew what was happening - process wise - in terms of these potential redundancies . As far as I was concerned I was part of the initial ring fence of posts and would be having an interview for my post when I returned from leave.
Apparently today - they have said whilst I am away they will be going through a competitive assimilation process first - how the feck does that work Shrugs:
Points mean prizes.
No points means dole.
You need to start licking boots etc.
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Not a chance evil:
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http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf (http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf)
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http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf (http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf)
Clear as mud
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http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf (http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc_data/committee%20reports/cs_cou_r7b1_060301.pdf)
More public sector bollocks.
Am I glad I work for a sensible private company.
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I'm afraid we have something similar noooo: - however I understand the process of assimilation, ring fencing ( all 3 stages of it ) and then the redeployment pool noooo:
But how the eck do you competitively assimilate someone - they either have to be in a ring fenced position and go through the interview process or be assimilated and not have to be interviewed . Seems simples in my small mind confused:
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It all makes work for M'Learned Friends whistle:
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Just got back from interview #2. Bit odd they showed me what I would be doing and asked if that was OK. rubschin:
Should know before 5pm today.
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Just got back from interview #2. Bit odd they showed me what I would be doing and asked if that was OK. rubschin:
Should know before 5pm today.
BM. Get the Bollinger in the fridge. cloud9:
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Definitely celebration time happy088
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Sounds promising TG happy088
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I will be a gutted if I dont get this (though not for long ) but some good things have come out of it.
For a start It's major confidence boost to get to the last 2 and I have at last found an agency that are doing something with me.
I assume they take me seriously because have have gone so far with this application. They have just rung me and asked if the can forward my CV to another company if this falls through and they may have a couple more.
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Didnt get it.
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happy100
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Didnt get it.
bastards! cussing:
We'll open the champers anyway shall we...?
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Bad luck mate ~ should perhaps have called tails ~ it was that close.
Pick yourself up, have a beer and start again on Monday.
I really do feel for you.
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Sorry TG - Banghead
Getting closer tho - hopefully this new agency sounds like they have more in the pipeline .
Whatya drinkin ?
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Thats really awful old man. noooo:
Still you seem to be getting closer all the time.
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Bugger, better luck next time. happy100
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So sorry TG.
As Jerome Kern said
"Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again."
It's a bastard though.
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This is from a blog. Pretty much sums my experience so far.
Worker's Woes
PDRC: job centre nonsense
That's: Personal Development Resource Centre. I am now being forced to attend this centre for 13 weeks, for what purpose is unclear. Actually, I have worked it out: it is so the powers-that-be can witness me job searching and not just take my word for it. The company offers a service along the lines of Penna, except it's a very poor imitation. The advisors speak as if to children (we were shown what envelopes look like, for goodness sake!) and can't speak very well ('den' and 'dat' instead of 'then' and 'that'), but then I guess their target audience is the lower end of the job market and maybe that's what these people relate to. Each week at the PDRC, I have to take the addresses of five companies I would like to work for, print out letters and CVs, address envelopes and allow a member of staff to post them. I think that backs-up my theory of being seen to be job searching. The PDRC offers nothing apart from facilities: no contacts or hot job leads, just another way of leaning on the unemployed under the guise of helping. Maybe I am being too unkind, as the group I'm in contains people that wouldn't know what a CV is even if it bit them on the bum, so just maybe it is a useful resource. I had a look at a number of folders containing advertised jobs: catering; warehouse; drivers - you get the picture of the level that this PDRC is aiming at. I may have trouble finding five fresh companies in my sector each week as I've carpet-bombed London with my CV over the past six months so my pool is somewhat small. Oh yes, I was blown-out by the estate agent for lack of experience. I knew that and they knew that before we met, so why see me? The search for the mythical job continues.
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Seen this?
http://bastardoldholborn.blogspot.com/2009/07/benefits-trap-first-hand-experience.html (http://bastardoldholborn.blogspot.com/2009/07/benefits-trap-first-hand-experience.html)
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So, Mrs TMRBB has her final week of the contract in Jockland next week - I'm going with her to
drink myself stupid help her bring all her stuff back.
That was to be the end of the contract and thus the search for more work was underway. Until yesterday, when her top boss said "Mrs TMRBB, I'm dead impressed with what you have done, what say you to a further 3 months (at least) ?"
Mrs TMRBB "Gimme, gimme, gimme!"
Top Boss "And, oh, you'll be based in Swindon, not Jockland".
I could get used to this "kept man" malarchy ;D
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Welcome to the club ;)
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Welcome to the club ;)
And, as a Brucie bonus, being in Swindon, she will regularly see my old top boss who, for reasons I have never fathomed, absolutely loves me to bits. I'm quite sure this will result in me also being offered contract work. angel1
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It just gets better and better ~ I find small fees and large expenses is the better option as they don't tax the expenses. Ideally keep the professional fees under ?6.5K pa and G Brown gets not a penny piece. eveilgrin:
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It just gets better and better ~ I find small fees and large expenses is the better option as they don't tax the expenses. Ideally keep the professional fees under ?6.5K pa and G Brown gets not a penny piece. eveilgrin:
happy088 Thanks Snoops
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So, Mrs TMRBB has her final week of the contract in Jockland next week - I'm going with her to drink myself stupid help her bring all her stuff back.
That was to be the end of the contract and thus the search for more work was underway. Until yesterday, when her top boss said "Mrs TMRBB, I'm dead impressed with what you have done, what say you to a further 3 months (at least) ?"
Mrs TMRBB "Gimme, gimme, gimme!"
Top Boss "And, oh, you'll be based in Swindon, not Jockland".
I could get used to this "kept man" malarchy ;D
Swindon vs Jockland is a close call, but apart from that, brilliant news.
Sounds like time to form TMR+MrsTMRBB Ltd.
As the dog says, ?6.5k each in fees and the rest as expenses. I bet it will be quite dear to set up an office in your house etc. ;)
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So, Mrs TMRBB has her final week of the contract in Jockland next week - I'm going with her to drink myself stupid help her bring all her stuff back.
That was to be the end of the contract and thus the search for more work was underway. Until yesterday, when her top boss said "Mrs TMRBB, I'm dead impressed with what you have done, what say you to a further 3 months (at least) ?"
Mrs TMRBB "Gimme, gimme, gimme!"
Top Boss "And, oh, you'll be based in Swindon, not Jockland".
I could get used to this "kept man" malarchy ;D
Swindon vs Jockland is a close call, but apart from that, brilliant news.
Sounds like time to form TMR+MrsTMRBB Ltd.
As the dog says, ?6.5k each in fees and the rest as expenses. I bet it will be quite dear to set up an office in your house etc. ;)
And if you do "set up an office at home" you can claim around 1/3 of household utility bills against tax. whistle:
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Swindon sick2:
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Beats Glasgow.
I used to live in Swindon ~ back in the late 60s. No choice really as the RAF posted me to Lyneham.
Not so bad a place back then, typical railway town (a bit like Eastleigh and Wolverton) but that was before all the sprawling industrial estates and shopping warehouses swallowed up the countryside and surrounding villages. Pre M4 of course. Both the "first family" kids were born there. Nice Golf Course at Coate Water as I recall.
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I looked at a charity based job yesterday (IT technician) - XXXXXXXX is the organisation.
This was part of the Job Description - no chance for me then.
Participation in the spiritual life of XXXXXXXX
To attend corporate weekly Staff Prayers on Wednesdays, to hear of XXXXXXXX?s work and to
spend time in prayer and worship together.
To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the Team /
Group
To be committed to XXXXXXXX?s Missions, Values and Beliefs statement.
To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with XXXXXXXX?s evangelical
Christian beliefs.
Responsible for maintaining your own spiritual development.
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I looked at a chirty based job yesterday (IT technician) - XXXXXXXX is the organisation.
This was part of the Job Description - no chance for me then.
Participation in the spiritual life of XXXXXXXX
To attend corporate weekly Staff Prayers on Wednesdays, to hear of XXXXXXXX?s work and to
spend time in prayer and worship together.
To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the Team /
Group
To be committed to XXXXXXXX?s Missions, Values and Beliefs statement.
To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with XXXXXXXX?s evangelical
Christian beliefs.
Responsible for maintaining your own spiritual development.
Bonkers noooo: It doesn't mention werk like. I suppose when the network is fooked you have to do some incantations over it and chuck magic water and stuff before you hit it with a hammer
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I told the HR lady at my last company that I was converting to paganism and would the company supply a fornication room.
Didn't go down too well, even though I said I would source the virgins.
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Name and shame the outfit with the spirituality requirements
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http://www.charityjob.co.uk/Jobs/151247/IT-Support-Engineer
See the JD
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I told the HR lady at my last company that I was converting to paganism and would the company supply a fornication room.
Didn't go down too well, even though I said I would source the virgins.
Where, where, where??? eeek:
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I have only met one virgin knowingly in my entire life, and she didn't last long eveilgrin:
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I have only met one virgin knowingly in my entire life, and she didn't last long eveilgrin:
Alas, poor Flossie, ruined forever...
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http://www.charityjob.co.uk/Jobs/151247/IT-Support-Engineer
See the JD
I'll sign up for that lot!
I keep reccomending books to the manager of the Oxfam shop where i 'werk'. She buys them like a good girl. If I keep it up she will be skint.
This http://www.amazon.co.uk/Century-Progress-Regression-Suffering-1899-1999/dp/0714842796/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250163162&sr=8-1 was donated the other day. But it was the large version. 1000+ pages, weighed about half a hundred weight. She paid ?25 quid for it.
I should have been a salesman.
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Another job interview looms. Number 12 I think. This will be the 4th for the NHS. Complete waste of bastard time but you have to try dont you.
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happy088
Since they are about the biggest employer in Europe keep trying.
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As ever all my bits are crossed for you ....the job you least want is the one you'll get. It will be the law of the sod lol:
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Best of luck, chap! Illegitimi non carborundum! ;)
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Good luck bloke.
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Yes, good luck TG. It will happen when you least expect it
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Yes, good luck TG. It will happen when you least expect it
Like incontinence...? rubschin:
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So when is it, like?
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I'm off to see some guy abou the usual stuff, CV etc. Arranged by the Jobcentre. This bloke has a business recruiting for the motor sales trade - don't quite see what it has to do with me - I don't even drive.
Still there should be some decent totty about at lunch-time. lol:
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Yep - the sun will be shining and summer attire will be the order of the day.
Take lots of water - you may become quite dehydrated lol:
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Oh yes, the joys of Sutton.
Perhaps I will bump into someone I know.
There again, there are some people I would prefer to avoid.
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Oh yes, the joys of Sutton.
Perhaps I will bump into someone I know.
There again, there are some people I would prefer to avoid.
I am meant to be signing on in Sutton today. Tricky, considering I am in Swindon...
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Oh yes, the joys of Sutton.
Perhaps I will bump into someone I know.
There again, there are some people I would prefer to avoid.
I am meant to be signing on in Sutton today. Tricky, considering I am in Swindon...
Sutton was very pleasing to the eye today. Think I only dribbled a little bit. redface:
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Not all over you CV I hope noooo:
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CV has to be rewritten, the man says.
3 & 1/2 hour presentation, no break.
Then I emerged into the glorious sun-shine - gaggles of teenage females in shorts, pussy pelmets and skimpy tops - dunno how I didn't walk into a lamp-post or something.
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Well, things are moving again after something of a pause.
As stated earlier I have an NHS interview on the 10th. I now have an 'assessment' for Christmas work at Boots next Tuesday at the second attempt (fill in an online 75 multi choice question personality test, do it once for one branch and get the knock back. Then do it again for another branch this time with eyes closed and get an interview. Go figure.) It now looks certain that I will get 2 or 3 weeks data entry work at the place where Mrs TG 'works' at the end of the month.
Even if I only get the data entry stuff it will be anoth string to the bow and some extra wad.
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Well done TG ~ You'll get there.
You need to open a lot of oysters to find a pearl but nothing says you can't eat the oysters you open.
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Well done TG!
This Christmas work... it doesn't involve a red uniform does it...? rubschin:
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Well done TG!
This Christmas work... it doesn't involve a red uniform does it...? rubschin:
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I fear we will set Wenchy off... noooo:
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When did she stop?
Anyway ~ nothing else to look forward to if we don't count Monday's undoubtedly wet Bank Holiday.
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@rse, I'd forgotten about that. That means I really will have to complete the bank rec.s and vat returns tomorrow to avoid the late penalty cussing:
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angel1 You could have done it last week or even last month. The Revenue don't actually want you to leave it to the last possible minute you know.
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Yes, of course................. I know.
It's one of the jobs I really, really, really do NOT like doing. It does not get more easy, more pleasant or even less of a chore as the years go by.
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To be fair, it can only be done in the three weeks prior to submission because you need the bank statements which only arrive in the week of the following month... oh well, that's my excuse... and I was busy earning fees, not being an unpaid collector of feckin' taxes... surrender: cussing:
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To be fair, it can only be done in the three weeks prior to submission because you need the bank statements which only arrive in the week of the following month... oh well, that's my excuse... and I was busy earning fees, not being an unpaid collector of feckin' taxes... surrender: cussing:
Difficult situation I'm sure.
If i take 2 weeks work I may have to sign off at the Jobcentre. I dont get JSA* but if I sign off they will tell my local council who will cut off my ?54 per week housing benefit which will mean I will be unable to pay my rent, which may lead to myself and my wife being homeless.
Life is a bitch aint it?
* Job Seekers Allowance. But they pay my 'stamp'
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Welcome to the Benefits Trap ::)
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Welcome to the Benefits Trap ::)
Welcome?
Hello?
I have been living it for months.
The second worse thing about being on benefits is signing on, be it at jobcentre (stamp, no income) or local council.
The worst thing is when the unearned money arrive is your bank.
Is it just me?
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To be fair, it can only be done in the three weeks prior to submission because you need the bank statements which only arrive in the week of the following month... oh well, that's my excuse... and I was busy earning fees, not being an unpaid collector of feckin' taxes... surrender: cussing:
Difficult situation I'm sure.
If i take 2 weeks work I may have to sign off at the Jobcentre. I dont get JSA* but if I sign off they will tell my local council who will cut off my ?54 per week housing benefit which will mean I will be unable to pay my rent, which may lead to myself and my wife being homeless.
Life is a bitch aint it?
* Job Seekers Allowance. But they pay my 'stamp'
Nick is right about the Benefits Trap but since your housing benefit is based on income over 13 weeks it should not effect your entitlement if you do two weeks work. Check it with the council before committing yourself to work. Job Centre won't like you taking a two week job ~ can't you arrange to do the work and be paid cash? Job Centres tend to see temporary work as "Deliberately making yourself jobless" or at least that was what one once said to me after I took on a fixed term contract and signed on again afterwards. Made me go though the whole "waiting period" again. That was thirty plus years ago though. Things may have changed.
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Welcome to the Benefits Trap ::)
Welcome?
Hello?
I have been living it for months.
The second worse thing about being on benefits is signing on, be it at jobcentre (stamp, no income) or local council.
The worst thing is when the unearned money arrive is your bank.
Is it just me?
No it isn't just you. It's tel, me and others on here as well. We don't feel any better about it. I'd rather have my health and a job any day of the week. I don't actually like going before tribunals and medical panels to be assessed. I hate the fact that most of my income is benefits of one sort or another, I loath having to bow down and ask for things that I need rather than just pay for them out of my earnings because I have no earnings, I don't like knowing how to "work the system" and I really get annoyed at those people who seem to be suggesting, on every news programme and various other sites that somehow it is my fault and that I am a scrounger but I have to accept the hand I've been dealt and get on with it.
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To be fair, it can only be done in the three weeks prior to submission because you need the bank statements which only arrive in the week of the following month... oh well, that's my excuse... and I was busy earning fees, not being an unpaid collector of feckin' taxes... surrender: cussing:
Difficult situation I'm sure.
If i take 2 weeks work I may have to sign off at the Jobcentre. I dont get JSA* but if I sign off they will tell my local council who will cut off my ?54 per week housing benefit which will mean I will be unable to pay my rent, which may lead to myself and my wife being homeless.
Life is a bitch aint it?
* Job Seekers Allowance. But they pay my 'stamp'
Nick is right about the Benefits Trap but since your housing benefit is based on income over 13 weeks it should not effect your entitlement if you do two weeks work. Check it with the council before committing yourself to work. Job Centre won't like you taking a two week job ~ can't you arrange to do the work and be paid cash? Job Centres tend to see temporary work as "Deliberately making yourself jobless" or at least that was what one once said to me after I took on a fixed term contract and signed on again afterwards. Made me go though the whole "waiting period" again. That was thirty plus years ago though. Things may have changed.
The 2 weeks is for the NHS via Mrs TG's work. I have suggested I send them an invoice then everything else is up to me.
We shall see. ::)
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I don't get housing benefit. sad24:
And I have to go back to the dreaded job centre on Tuesday. noooo:
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At least you go to Sutton (I guess).
That is heaven compared to Mitcham - never been there but used to go past it - scary!
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Shall we have a new thread "Ghastly Job Centres I Have Known"?~ Sounds like a real winner to me ...... but then the oldest among us who had to visit such paces back in the 60s will be able to tell tales that you young 'uns would think we got from old black and white films. ::)
It's hard, it's tough but believe me it's better now than it used to be and a glance at the Sits Vac both on the internet and in the newspapers shows it ain't nowhere near as bad is it was ~ there are jobs out there and a lot more help in finding them than ever before but you have to be prepared to be flexible or have portable skills. If you don't have the portable skills then there is help to obtain them and that was not the case when I left the RAF and the airlines of the day laughed at my qualifications so I joined, quite literally, a very long queue at the "Labour Exchange" in Swindon. On the grounds that as an ex-serviceman I was fit they sent me for a job interview at a builders yard where I spent the next 6 months humping bricks and bags of cement 10 hours a day for the princely sum of £9 a week. Compared to my RAF pay of £16 per week that was a considerable drop but it was work. From qualified tradesman with stripes on his arm to cement humper in one easy stage. ::)
From that I graduated to working for a coal merchant in the office as Wages Clerk for £11 a week plus a free hundredweight of coal once a fortnight. Since we had a baby that increase and the heating the coal provided was very welcome I can tell you.
Here endeth the lesson.
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On the way out of the Jobcentre I bumped into a friend going in. Have'nt seen him at the pub for months, know why now.
He's pretty worried, older than me, works in construction (projects), still got a mortgage etc etc.
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Those of us with werk or whatever and the wherewithal to pay the bills are lucky.
What more can I say?
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Wot he said ^^^
My werk seems to come through referrals, netwerking, personal recommendations and the like. It fluctuates certainly and this recession has been the worst I've known (this being the 3rd), but it keeps coming through.
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Dot at the Jobcentre told me that they will start taking applications for jobs at the Jobcentres as from next Monday.
Am I good at dealing with the public?
Oh and Xmas jobs at Boots.
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Do you fancy working in a JobCentre? Must be full of nutters razz:
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Of course you are good at dealing with people - you managed to organise this bunch of rum em's to get onto Facebook and form a secret group.....
That takes initiative and perseverance and an ability to many a group of diverse IT skills to achieve the same outcomes blah de blah de blah
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I see Miss D is in full interview mode lol:
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Apparently, I am very good at listening to people.
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Of course you are good at dealing with people - you managed to organise this bunch of rum em's to get onto Facebook and form a secret group.....
That takes initiative and perseverance and an ability to many a group of diverse IT skills to achieve the same outcomes blah de blah de blah
You forgot that he did it all "Going forward" "Embedded diversity" and "Ensured inclusivity" ::)
I may have been retired these ten years but the paw is still firmly on the pulse ;)
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I may have been retired these ten years but the paw is still firmly on the pulse ;)
Or on the pulses if your daughter's b/f is still a veggie ;)
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I may have been retired these ten years but the paw is still firmly on the pulse ;)
Or on the pulses if your daughter's b/f is still a veggie ;)
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Dot at the Jobcentre told me that they will start taking applications for jobs at the Jobcentres as from next Monday.
Am I good at dealing with the public?
Oh and Xmas jobs at Boots.
I Have done the jobcentre application process via the DWP, prolly posted about it on this thread, feels like years ago. Got to interview after initial screening then 'tests' for spellong and maffmatics etc. Failed at interview. But at least if you pass the screening you can be fast tracked to interview if you want to try again.
Got the knockback from Boots for Xmas work last week. Did test on shopfloor such as standing at entrance greeting customers and hurling baskets at them to finding the cheapest painkillers in the shop in nowt flat. They said we will let you know in a week. When I got home from the interview there was an email waiting from them telling me to fvck off.
Its tough out there people, especially if your over 45, willing, even eager to work, intelligent, experienced, reliab...
Ah feck it.
NHS job interview on Fursday. happy088
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Good luck for Fursday TG!
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Wot he said
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Yep!... Keep going happy088
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Know how you feel TG - Been a Gov statistic for 9 days now having been made redundant at short notice and with no warning. Finished work at the end of August. July was a good month for me - fiance ended relationship, was told I was being made redundant and (on that same day) had a car accident! 45 and feeling bottom of the scrapheap eeek:
However, Im considering becoming a driving instructor if I can raise the training fees.
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Sorry to hear you have such a tough time RL ? that which doesn?t kill us makes us stronger and all that nonsense eh !!!
Still if you work on the principle that you?ve had your 3 bouts of bad luck at once then you should have had your fill for a good time now and it in all probability it can only get better.
There are a few here in the same boat ? work wise . Some more recent than others. Whilst we are limited in what we can do realistically I am sure you will soon find we are quite a supportive bunch .
And nosey
And pedantic
And peculiar
And sarcastic
And intelligent ( obviously I am not referring to myself [ or GM ] but others on the board
And funny
And experienced
And not at all bitter and twisted lol:
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I'm feeling right at home already! cloud9:
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Driving instructor...? noooo:
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Yeh, someone what teaches other people to drive................... eeek:
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And nosey
And pedantic
And peculiar
And sarcastic
And intelligent ( obviously I am not referring to myself [ or GM ] but others on the board
And funny
And experienced
And not at all bitter and twisted
There you go again leaving me out. sad24:
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Oh you're in there ...who do you think the intelligent one is cloud9:
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Oh you're in there ...who do you think the intelligent one is cloud9:
Shrugs:
Do I get included if I guess right?
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Yeh, someone what teaches other people to drive................... eeek:
and (on that same day) had a car accident! 45 and feeling bottom of the scrapheap eeek:
eeek:
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Maybe like it wasn't her fault noooo:
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Maybe like it wasn't her fault noooo:
Of course...
Liar:
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Maybe like it wasn't her fault noooo:
happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
redface:
Yes of course, mustn't jump to conclusions.
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Ahhh I see!
No it wasnt my fault - I was stationary and the 'bloke' in the car behind decided to save wear and tear on his brakes by using my car to stop his. He had only had his car a week - and he wrote it off. My rear bumper was scratched and cracked. Much as I dislike my car gotta be glad of that!
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You reversed into the poor chap... noooo:
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Yes - thats right - I reversed whilst stationary! Or is it stationery.............. lol:
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Yes - thats right - I reversed whilst stationary! Or is it stationery.............. lol:
Easy to remember
A as in hAlt so Stationary means still
E as in Envelope so Stationery means Paper and envelopes and stuff
Gorrit?
I do not expect to have to tell you again evil:
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Yes Miss....No Miss.....Never again Miss..... redface:
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Ooooooooooo I like you! ;)
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Yeh, someone what teaches other people to drive................... eeek:
It's your choice obviously Rarelady, but I have a friend whos's one (driving instructor before the rest of you start) & is finding it really difficult at the moment. He is also doing decorating on th side to make end meet.
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Well I have to this thing known as signing on today - and looking at what sort of response Im getting from my job applications so far, I may well be starring at a supermarket near you soon! Sigh...............
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Driving Instructor ~ this wouldn't be with "RED" would it? Their adverts are all over the place like a rash at the moment. "You can earn £30K pa plus and have a free car. We will teach you how and supply the car etc"
I know someone who tried them. He backed off when he discovered that in reality it is a Franchise, the car they "provide" is part of the deal that you PAY for. He told me he wasn't convinced of their promises of support to set up his business and it looked to him like they were more interested in getting numbers signed up than anything else. One of the indications of their intentions was, he felt, the fact that they wanted to know how he was going to finance the thing. How much redundancy did he have etc etc. When he said he had no redundo and no income they started suggesting raising money on a second mortgage via a broker the person interviewing him just happened to know.
Words like "ten foot barge pole" "do not" and "touch with" come to mind.
PS my pal did have redundancy money to invest but elected not to tell them as he was smelling rats even at the beginning. They just seemed "too good to be true" he said. He added that towards the end of the interview the guy he met was coming on like a "Time Share" salesman ~ even offering to "Talk to my area manager to see if we can offer you deferred terms as you are just the right sort of person". My friend was also disturbed that they never once asked him about previous driving convictions (he has a hatfull)
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NHS interview went surprisingly well. It went on for 40 mins rather than the usual 15 or so.
I suspect I am overqualified for this though and this was reflected in some of the questions.
Still, I put up a good performance this time so I am content.
Next!
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Fingers crossed then.
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Well done! happy088
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Excellent! razz:
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Good luck lad, you deserve a break. ;)
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Echo's of what everyone else has said plus more
Hope it works out cloud9:
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Here's hoping for positive news for you TG smile:
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I'm just about to go off to a job fair in Wimbledon.
Who knows what excitement awaits me.
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Do not raise your hopes noooo:
Min wage, sort term contracts, colleges trying to get you to retrain and public sector non jobs noooo:
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I'm just about to go off to a job fair in Wimbledon.
Who knows what excitement awaits me.
I was going to go to this, but Mrs TMRBB has persuaded me to go and look at a new car for her.
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Complete and utter waste of time.
When I eventually found it, it was a collection of small booths/cubicles, whole lot would have fitted in my shed. Jobcentre, 2 local councils, 2 training companies and the rest were from care homes. cussing:
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whistle:
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Complete and utter waste of time.
When I eventually found it, it was a collection of small booths/cubicles, whole lot would have fitted in my shed. Jobcentre, 2 local councils, 2 training companies and the rest were from care homes. cussing:
At least when you came back you had the wonderful sight of a T110 and a HRD Rapide cloud9:
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Complete and utter waste of time.
When I eventually found it, it was a collection of small booths/cubicles, whole lot would have fitted in my shed. Jobcentre, 2 local councils, 2 training companies and the rest were from care homes. cussing:
At least when you came back you had the wonderful sight of a T110 and a HRD Rapide cloud9:
Through the bottom of a glass?
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They had a pint, I didn't.
Had had one earlier. ;D
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I have been invited to become 'treasurer' of the Oxfam shop at which I werk.
The wumman that does it is retiring. She also does another Oxfam shop near us so they are without a treasurer as well. I have offered to take this on also.
The reason I post this is not because I seek praise or encouragement &c.
But how to present this on my CV.
I have never werked in retail but after 3 months:
1/ I can operate the till and make customers smile and larf and generally make them feel good.
2/ I can stock shelves, rotate stock etc etc
3/ I can do the daily banking, handle cash without stealing it.
4/ Keyholder.
5/ Treasurer.
Are there any experts out there that can distill this into a paragraph that will make me sound like a retail / customer services god?
Bullshit experts step up!
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Place under the heading of "Voluntary Community Work" and list ALL the various skills acquired.
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Such skills need to be phrased to fit seamlessly into your existing CV to maximise the impact and benefit...
How about: -
"I werked in a shop like"
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Such skills need to be phrased to fit seamlessly into your existing CV to maximise the impact and benefit...
How about: -
"I werked in a shop like"
happy088
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Such skills need to be phrased to fit seamlessly into your existing CV to maximise the impact and benefit...
How about: -
"I werked in a shop like"
happy088
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Another rejection letter today from the NHS about an interview a couple of weeks ago.
I am amassing quite a collection.
Start work at Mrs TG's place on monday for 2 or 3 weeks that will help financially and put more shite on ones CV.
I also went back to skool today to start ECDL course.
Its supposed to last 15 weeks but its mostly old hat to me. I'm just after the certificate (more shite for CV) so have already asked if I can fast track the exam (I Can) and will prolly be gone after 3-4 weeks.
I must admit I did enjoy it. Well run class, wide range of people types, laughs were had and things were learned.
I may stay the course for social reasons like.
When one is unemployed one is in danger of becoming an anti social git. Social interraction at charity shops and skool klasses helps one remain a social animal like.
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Tough luck on the interview TG
Good to see that you are still in a positive frame of mind happy088
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Shite news jobs wise matey.
Good news tho' that you are still hacking away at the CV building. Ticking all the right boxes as they say.
Unfortunately Leicester is not at the forefront of any of the signs of recovery that people are spouting about. Have you thought about local politics? ~ That too would look good on the CV and give you a chance to influence things a bit. (Also loads of tax-free expenses to be had that don't count against your benefits, such as they may be) Seriously you would again be meeting the right people and it's not what but who you know at the end of the day.
Good luck anyway! happy088
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When one is unemployed one is in danger of becoming an anti social git. Social interraction at charity shops and skool klasses helps one remain a social animal like.
And here of course TG cloud9:
We're here for ya 8)
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When one is unemployed one is in danger of becoming an anti social git. Social interraction at charity shops and skool klasses helps one remain a social animal like.
And here of course TG cloud9:
We're here for ya 8)
Many a true word.
I was, as you know, forced into an unwanted retirement at the age of 53. Determined that I was not going to vegetate I got involved in local affairs, charities, fund raising, sitting on committees etc etc. That only worked up to a point. Then I discovered chat forums ~ well a chat forum that must not mention its name ~ where I met most of you lot. Then we all came together here and this, to me, is like "going to work" in that it provides all my needs for social interaction, laughter and friendship. It has almost literally been a life saver these past three years as I have battled against Post Traumatic Stress and Depression. I didn't mention it at the time but I threw the Valium away 6 weeks ago, not bad after three years on it, stopped it overnight, which was scarey. You guys will never know how much just being here has given me back. Most of what I lost when my working life ended in fact ~ except maybe the income sad24:
Errrr ~ Thanks guys.
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Excellent news on the valium front! Well done Hound!
As for my job search, it is still exactly that, a search.
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Nice words Snoopy, and I echo Bar Wench's comments on the valium.
There is something therapeutic about this place, At the end of working day, a cup of tea, and a trawl through the threads helps wind me down, hence my current sig. I just wish I could find more time in the day to join the conversations rather than tag on to the end of most
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I was, as you know, forced into an unwanted retirement at the age of 53. Determined that I was not going to vegetate I got involved in local affairs, charities, fund raising, sitting on committees etc etc. That only worked up to a point. Then I discovered chat forums ~ well a chat forum that must not mention its name ~ where I met most of you lot. Then we all came together here and this, to me, is like "going to work" in that it provides all my needs for social interaction, laughter and friendship. It has almost literally been a life saver these past three years as I have battled against Post Traumatic Stress and Depression. I didn't mention it at the time but I threw the Valium away 6 weeks ago, not bad after three years on it, stopped it overnight, which was scarey. You guys will never know how much just being here has given me back. Most of what I lost when my working life ended in fact ~ except maybe the income sad24:
My dear old dog, that is very touching, despite the fact that it indicates I may have failed to be the burden to you that I had aspired to be.
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Well done Snoops on the valium - that is indeed an impressive accomplishment. As for yuor other sentiments I completely agree.
Whatever trials and tribulations we go through ( that we may or may not choose to air here) , you know that this is our little sanctuary rubschin:
Guaranteed to raise a smile, maybe even laugh out loud, have the piss taken out of you but also, and crucially important, that people here care and will try and support in whatever way possible. Even if it just a few kind words - they are invaluable.
So have you got some spare Valium now then Snoops whistle:
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A mere 336 tablets each x 2mgs of valium
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A mere 336 tablets each x 2mgs of valium
How long did it take you to count them out?
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They are in packs of 28 ~ I have 12 packs so I jest had to do the sums whistle:
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They are in packs of 28 ~ I have 12 packs so I jest had to do the sums whistle:
OIC
Not just a big jar then?
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They are in packs of 28 ~ I have 12 packs so I jest had to do the sums whistle:
OIC
Not just a big jar then?
I'd assumed he had them all wrapped up in little tinfoil 'baggies' ready for the street like... whistle:
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They are in packs of 28 ~ I have 12 packs so I jest had to do the sums whistle:
OIC
Not just a big jar then?
No ~ when they were first prescribed Boots gave me a months worth (168) in one bottle but I went into hospital and they objected to having to account for a bottle full of the things. Hospital took my bottle away because they claimed they are a "Class A Drug" and I never saw them again. Asked for them back when I was discharged and they had "Vanished from the drugs cupboard ~ look here they are being signed in but there is no record of them being taken out" ~ "Oh what a fvcking surprise ::)" I remarked "Sister, you and I both know where they have gone so are you going to report the theft or am I?" They never did tell me whether they found them or not so the obvious answer for the future was to ask Boots to give them to me in smaller packs in future.
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Excellent news on the valium front! Well done Hound!
As for my job search, it is still exactly that, a search.
I have some advice about the job search (beyond that my advice is about as much use as a trapdoor in a canoe cos I ain't got a job after a year of trying).
Keep up the inertia. Keep applying for jobs. If you think you might want a particular job but have doubts then apply for it anyway.
If you get notification of an interview then in the meantime keep applying. When you come home from an interview and you know its going to be days / weeks until you hear then keep applying for more jobs.
I find this helps phisco phsyci mentally as you have always got something on the back burner.
You also always have the hope that at any moment that phone call / email / letter may turn up and change everything.
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Excellent news on the valium front! Well done Hound!
As for my job search, it is still exactly that, a search.
I have some advice about the job search (beyond that my advice is about as much use as a trapdoor in a canoe cos I ain't got a job after a year of trying).
Keep up the inertia. Keep applying for jobs. If you think you might want a particular job but have doubts then apply for it anyway.
If you get notification of an interview then in the meantime keep applying. When you come home from an interview and you know its going to be days / weeks until you hear then keep applying for more jobs.
I find this helps phisco phsyci mentally as you have always got something on the back burner.
You also always have the hope that at any moment that phone call / email / letter may turn up and change everything.
Excellent advice... happy088
We may be a useless bunch of piss-takers but I think you'll find we are all backing you and extremely impressed by your perseverance...
Have a clap or whatever they are called now... Shrugs:
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Make no mistake the moral support I receive here, be it in the form of cheerful abuse or sage advice is genuinely appreciated. cloud9:
Right, off to the charity shop in a bit to deal with the loonies and the customers. One more session there tomorrow afternoon then that's it for a bit.
I am told I will be much missed as I do a lot of hours and am considered reliable (i.e : sane).
Tough. point:
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I agree with TG, but I don't fancy another winter stuck at home.
I am now applying for 2 jobs that I went after earlier on this year - funny how they come on the market again - is the job too much, or is the person the wrong choice?
Now off to lunch with my dad - with a selection of tomatoes and chutneys for him.
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I have been to werk all day. Paid werk. cloud9:
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Well done you! Time for a drink, eh? happy088
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The post office will be looking for Christmas casual workers soon. Check their website for details. Could be a nice little job, dont know if it could lead to full time though.
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The post office will be looking for Christmas casual workers soon. Check their website for details. Could be a nice little job, dont know if it could lead to full time though.
Registered last week. happy088
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PO = Nice job if you can get in.
That was how I got in as a temp ~ stayed for 6 years (1972-1978) and would still be there but for a change in family circs.
TBH I bloody loved it.
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Oh I'm carrying on! There is no way I'm not. I am also considering some casual bar/waitressing work in the meantime. As local as possible so I don't have travel expenses. The being at home thing is beginning to irritate. There is only so clean one's house can be!
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The being at home thing is beginning to irritate. There is only so clean one's house can be!
You could branch out. How much per hour (or part thereof) + travel expenses?
(Nice to see you in here)
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I hate cleaning! There is no way in hell I am doing it for less than ?50 an hour plus expenses. I did villa cleaning as a holiday job once upon a time, thankless task and the stuff people leave behind doesn't need thinking about!
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eeek: confused: sick2:
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And worse. I lasted six weeks before I quit that one. I would have lasted less than that but my Dad was a great believer in seeing things through to the end. The only reason I was allowed to quit was because one of the owners/visitors got a bit handsy. If I'd known that was a reason for quitting I'd have made it up earlier!
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lol: Or do I mean happy100 ........... No I mean lol:
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Werking like a trojan me, at Mrs TG's place like.
Dull data entry but I;m enjoying the whole experience.
The boss told me today that they will add me to the 'books' so to speak as a sort of standby employee or summat.
The point of this is that it will enable me to go on training courses FOC for the NHS software packages like EMIS and others, this will massivley increase my chances of getting a foot in the NHS door. I can also go on general IT courses with them as well.
Mrs TG has gone on the sick with a chest infection like. Handy working with doctors innit. She will be watching 'Loose wimmin' and doing peoples heads in on Facebook while I work. Shocking.
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Well done TG happy088. Sounds like working the system, er, works. Oh, and thanks for the warning re Facebook ;)
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Excellent! ;D
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Well done TG happy088. Sounds like working the system, er, works. Oh, and thanks for the warning re Facebook ;)
Eh? rubschin:
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Well done TG happy088. Sounds like working the system, er, works. Oh, and thanks for the warning re Facebook ;)
Eh? rubschin:
To keep away like... whistle:
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happy088 Nice one TG.
Friend of the wife's got a temp job doing data input at a medical centre 3 years ago. Much the same sort of thing it sounds like. Anywhooo when her short term contract expired they said "Can you hang on for a couple of weeks as there is more sorting and filing of the old files now that everything is on the computer?"
She said OK and three years on is still there covering maternity leave/sickness/nursing the 'puters along etc etc. They can't do without her and have sent her on so many varied courses that she is now the only one they have trained to do many of the record keeping and stats tasks that the NHS demands.
PS Re: Maternity leave I am not suggesting you get Mrs TG up the duff.
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happy088 Nice one TG.
Friend of the wife's got a temp job doing data input at a medical centre 3 years ago. Much the same sort of thing it sounds like. Anywhooo when her short term contract expired they said "Can you hang on for a couple of weeks as there is more sorting and filing of the old files now that everything is on the computer?"
She said OK and three years on is still there covering maternity leave/sickness/nursing the 'puters along etc etc. They can't do without her and have sent her on so many varied courses that she is now the only one they have trained to do many of the record keeping and stats tasks that the NHS demands.
PS Re: Maternity leave I am not suggesting you get Mrs TG up the duff.
hope he gona get kept for longer time fingers crossed.
babies mmmmm + more dosh + family allowance and tax credits...mmmmm
but think at 48 bit old for all that stuff..... noooo:
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Not any more Mrs TG - anything is possible whistle:
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happy088 Nice one TG.
Friend of the wife's got a temp job doing data input at a medical centre 3 years ago. Much the same sort of thing it sounds like. Anywhooo when her short term contract expired they said "Can you hang on for a couple of weeks as there is more sorting and filing of the old files now that everything is on the computer?"
She said OK and three years on is still there covering maternity leave/sickness/nursing the 'puters along etc etc. They can't do without her and have sent her on so many varied courses that she is now the only one they have trained to do many of the record keeping and stats tasks that the NHS demands.
PS Re: Maternity leave I am not suggesting you get Mrs TG up the duff.
hope he gona get kept for longer time fingers crossed.
babies mmmmm + more dosh + family allowance and tax credits...mmmmm
but think at 48 bit old for all that stuff..... noooo:
Our youngest came along when Mrs S#2 was 42 and I was 54 whistle:
Many a fine tune is played on an old fiddle they say.
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NO no NO! done my bit..and 48 is rather old for baby stuff - old enough to be a nan now.......done my bit, all mine grown up an off my hands...now is my lovely time and for em to look after me in my old age.....LOL nooo
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Sorry TG ~ did my best but it looks like a nookyless weekend for you Old Boy! lol:
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Nooky does not necessarily equal babies Snoops (thank heavens ) - you just have a remarkable talent whistle:
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Nooky does not necessarily equal babies Snoops (thank heavens ) - you just have a remarkable talent whistle:
Mrs TG said: but think at 48 bit old for all that stuff.....
That covers more than babies in my experience whistle:
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Nooky does not necessarily equal babies Snoops (thank heavens ) - you just have a remarkable talent whistle:
yep exactly...babies aint featured in my life for last 20 yrs....... whistle:
loads of fun can be had, without the worry of that ...... redface:
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Nooky does not necessarily equal babies Snoops (thank heavens ) - you just have a remarkable talent whistle:
Mrs TG said: but think at 48 bit old for all that stuff.....
That covers more than babies in my experience whistle:
No no....never to old as you know snoops, we just dont have to worry about procreating anymore.... cloud9:
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Sorry TG ~ did my best but it looks like a nookyless weekend for you Old Boy! lol:
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Excellent Mrs TG ~ Keep up the good work happ096
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Excellent Mrs TG ~ Keep up the good work happ096
Anniversary weekend innit.
I have bought her her a card from the 'Card factory' from whence they can be obtained at a very reasonable prices.
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Fill yer boots lad. lol:
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?10 a pint of Guinness in Paris. I will never moan about prices in Angleterre again.
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Stick to drinking Pastis!
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Werk werk werk. Busy lad.
I now have interview #14 on Thursday.
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happy088 and best of luck!
A neighbour of mine succeeded this last week; I've no idea how many interviews he's been to this last six months but it's many. Persistence pays off in the end!
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Good luck TG! 14 interviews should be looked on as a real positive, you must be making the top four or six each time by my reckoning happy088. Fingers crossed and all that
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I have reached the conclusion that it is a numbers game. One positive experience for every ten contact points. Be that cvs, phonecalls, networking opportunities. Not necessarily an interview but a call back, or enquiry, or a cv being put forward by an agency.
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After all the rumpus of my interview for my own job I received a letter yesterday from the organisation. There are some new terms and conditions attached to the job (i.e. things that have been taken away not given noooo: ) and so a new contract is required although the continous service remain etc etc etc.
The letter gives a 1 line congratulations opening statement and then 2 pages stating I am on a 4 week trial and atthe end of this trial I am still prone to redundancy if I have not fulfilled the requirements of the role. This is the same role I have been doing for umpteen years evil:
How to make staff feel valued - lesson 1 - do not write a letter like this cussing: cussing: cussing:
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That'll be the lawyers covering their arses Miss D ~ they don't have functioning 'feelings' the way the rest of us do. If confronted the person who dreamt up the letter would be astonished that anyone could feel aggrieved by it. "They" honestly (if one can use the H word for lawyers) see the letter as (i) fulfilling the social niceties (which is a step beyond what their task actually is) and (ii) explaining the legal position viz changes to T&Cs of employment which legislation insists is given to you.
BASTARDS ~ all of 'em. cussing:
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Well I'm finally starting to get interest from prospective employers, 2 telephone intervies and an interview in Nottingham over the last few days. Hopefully it means my drought is over at last because I'm now going stir crazy.
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Well I'm finally starting to get interest from prospective employers, 2 telephone intervies and an interview in Nottingham over the last few days. Hopefully it means my drought is over at last because I'm now going stir crazy.
happy100 I know the feeling.
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Well I have an interview Tuesday. But it is a year's contract work. Not too sure how I feel about it. Obviously I need the money but I'm unsure as to the conditions. I can't find anything googling but does anyone know as a standard what would happen if I were to get pregnant or need to leave due to relocation?
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You maybe haven't Googled in the right places
Protection against less favourable treatment
Your employer must not treat fixed-term employees less favourably than permanent employees doing the same, or largely the same, job unless there is good reason to do so.
As a fixed-term employee you have the right to:
* the same pay and conditions
* the same or equivalent benefits package
* access to an occupational (company) pension scheme (except perhaps where the fixed-term contract is for less than two years)
* be informed about permanent employment opportunities in the organisation
* protection against redundancy or dismissal because you are fixed-term
It's all here.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Understandingyourworkstatus/Fixedtermworkers/DG_10027735
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probably not using the right vocab! :D
So pregnancy ok, just relocation now. Which I suppose might depend on the sort of contract.
Sods law states that as I'm not keen on this one I will get it. noooo:
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You maybe haven't Googled in the right places
Protection against less favourable treatment
Your employer must not treat fixed-term employees less favourably than permanent employees doing the same, or largely the same, job unless there is good reason to do so.
As a fixed-term employee you have the right to:
* the same pay and conditions
* the same or equivalent benefits package
* access to an occupational (company) pension scheme (except perhaps where the fixed-term contract is for less than two years)
* be informed about permanent employment opportunities in the organisation
* protection against redundancy or dismissal because you are fixed-term
It's all here.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Understandingyourworkstatus/Fixedtermworkers/DG_10027735
what would happen if I were to get pregnant or need to leave due to relocation?
eeek: What kind of work is this exactly?
Otherwise, what he said.
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Pharmaceutical company so who knows! eeek:
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probably not using the right vocab! :D
So pregnancy ok, just relocation now. Which I suppose might depend on the sort of contract.
Sods law states that as I'm not keen on this one I will get it. noooo:
I Googled "Fixed Term Contracts" whistle:
I think relocation would be the same as any other job. If you choose to relocate your domicile and can no longer get to the place of employment then you have to resign, giving the agreed period of notice. If the employer relocates then they have to honour your contract or make you redundant. Note that redundancy does not apply to fixed term contracts of less than 2 year duration.
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Part of me is also dreading the idea of having to go through all this again in a year if I do get it.
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On the other hand you have a year with income during which you can afford to be more choosy. Just don't leave it to the last week to start looking!
As for the contract T&Cs ~ like with any job in my experience employers will bend over backwards to accommodate those they want to keep and strictly enforce contracts conditions on those they dislike.
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Not sure I want them to keep me! :D The great Welsh teaching job hunt is starting up!
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What's this - are the Welsh going to be taught how to speak properly, english like?
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Part of me is also dreading the idea of having to go through all this again in a year if I do get it.
Which part exactly? And what are the other parts doing whilst the dreading part is displaying reticence? razz:
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The job security bit. The idea of being unemployed again in a year is not one that fills me with joy.
Also would I have to sort out my own tax and NI? The list of questions to ask the agency gets longer and longer and I get less and less enthusiastic.
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On a fixed term contract the employer is responsible for deducting Tax and NI. Only self employed persons need to do their own. There is no question.
One possible reason for this being a fixed term contract via an agency is that it reduces the fees payable to the agency by the employer. No agency is permitted to charge the employee for finding them a job. Employment agency fees are typically charged as a percentage of the salary. Most work to a sum equivalent to the first three months salary. 50% is charged when a person is taken on and the second 50% is invoiced at the end of six months employment. If the employee does not complete the "probationary" period (usually 13 weeks) then the Agency does not get the second payment. For Fixed term contracts, where no probationary period applies, it is normally treated like a "Temp" appointment and a flat fee is negotiated and paid once an appointment to the vacancy has been confirmed.
Other reasons for a fixed term contract might be that the employer is engaged on a research project that has fixed costs and thus a predetermined end date. This is quite common in pharmaceuticals (eldest daughter worked for Pfizers for some 3 years after joining them initially on a 1 year fixed term contract. She took maternity leave and returned after my Granddaughter was born. She only left them when she moved from Kent to Buckinghamshire)
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I have just spent the afternoon filling in an application form (girls school in Cheam). I had filled in most of the form and then I tried to paste in my bit about how I suited/fitted the job spec.
Bloody form went ballistic, all the boxes etc went out of alignment and jumped across pages.
Started again and found that things only went awry when you input more than 10 lines (A4 page approx). I am not generally regarded as a novice when it comes to these types of problems but I could not find a way round it.
Very frustrating to put it mildly.
Oh, and when I tried to email it across, the address was "unreachable"!
Sent it to the bursar instead. cussing:
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I'd be inclined to print the form out, complete it in your best cursive script and deliver it by hand explaining that they clearly need someone of superior technical capabilities such as your good self ;)
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I have just spent the afternoon filling in an application form (girls school in Cheam). I had filled in most of the form and then I tried to paste in my bit about how I suited/fitted the job spec.
Bloody form went ballistic, all the boxes etc went out of alignment and jumped across pages.
Started again and found that things only went awry when you input more than 10 lines (A4 page approx). I am not generally regarded as a novice when it comes to these types of problems but I could not find a way round it.
Very frustrating to put it mildly.
Oh, and when I tried to email it across, the address was "unreachable"!
Sent it to the bursar instead. cussing:
There are no real girls in Cheam, only mothers-in-waiting whistle:
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lol: lol: lol:
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I have just spent the afternoon filling in an application form (girls school in Cheam). I had filled in most of the form and then I tried to paste in my bit about how I suited/fitted the job spec.
Bloody form went ballistic, all the boxes etc went out of alignment and jumped across pages.
Started again and found that things only went awry when you input more than 10 lines (A4 page approx). I am not generally regarded as a novice when it comes to these types of problems but I could not find a way round it.
Very frustrating to put it mildly.
Oh, and when I tried to email it across, the address was "unreachable"!
Sent it to the bursar instead. cussing:
There are no real girls in Cheam, only mothers-in-waiting whistle:
You obviuosly go there more often than me.
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The job security bit. The idea of being unemployed again in a year is not one that fills me with joy.
Also would I have to sort out my own tax and NI? The list of questions to ask the agency gets longer and longer and I get less and less enthusiastic.
I suppose I would ask myself which would I prefer ; a year in full time employment but having to do my own tax or a year on my arse with little money and all that goes with it?
Bring on the tax forms!
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I have been shortlisted for an interview next wednesday. First one for about a year.
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Excellent news..... cloud9:
We will be rooting for you 8)
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Thank you, these days, I need all the support available.
Rooting - such an evocative word. ;D
I am now off to a "job fair" at Fairfield Halls in Croydon.
I think it is merely a flimsy excuse for Mrs Tel to resume her retail therapy.
PS
Do I use the word "flimsy" too often?
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Thank you, these days, I need all the support available.
Rooting - such an evocative word. ;D
I am now off to a "job fair" at Fairfield Halls in Croydon.
I think it is merely a flimsy excuse for Mrs Tel to resume her retail therapy.
PS
Do I use the word "flimsy" too often?
Apart from the two occasions in the quoted post you have used the word flimsy once before and that was on August 20, 2009 at 03:47:36 PM.
I wouldn't say that was too often but only you know what the word conjures up in your mind. whistle:
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He's getting ready to go browsing Snoops eyes:
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rubschin:
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I have been shortlisted for an interview next wednesday. First one for about a year.
Good luck old lad.
Obviously they saved the best until last. ;)
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Thank you, these days, I need all the support available.
Rooting - such an evocative word. ;D
I am now off to a "job fair" at Fairfield Halls in Croydon.
I think it is merely a flimsy excuse for Mrs Tel to resume her retail therapy.
PS
Do I use the word "flimsy" too often?
Apart from the two occasions in the quoted post you have used the word flimsy once before and that was on August 20, 2009 at 03:47:36 PM.
I wouldn't say that was too often but only you know what the word conjures up in your mind. whistle:
Must just be my imagination then.
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Well tha job fair was a lot better than the Wimbledon one, but it was mainly care services/homes again - worrying.
Traipsed around Allders, haberdashery etc, finished up in M&S.
I did attempt to find a nice white shirt, but to no avail, perhaps I am too picky.
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I've just been emailed the details for my interview next week.
Denmark Hill - not sure I've ever been there.
Have to take proof of identity - for starters my passports expired and no Idon't have a driving licence.
Occupational Health form to fill in -
first question - Do you have any health problems that causes difficulty with
? Sitting
? Standing
? Moving around
? Bending, lifting or carrying
? Continence
? Ability to concentrate
? Ability to use a computer?
Continence?
This is a NHS job so there are loads of questions relating to any immunisation. Fortunately I don't have to answer those.
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Take the passport, but anything with a recent photo may suffice, plus take a recent utilty bill or council tax bill
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There are 2 lists - onitem from list 1, 2 items from list or
if no items from list 1 then 5 items from list 2.
I will have my passport, birth cert. and medical card.
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I've just been emailed the details for my interview next week.
Denmark Hill - not sure I've ever been there.
I know exactly where you're going; it's just around the corner from here cool14:
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It's about 30 mins on the train, change at Peckham Rye.
Not an area that I know.
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It's reasonably safe during daylight hours ;) PM me if in doubt.
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Bit more good news. The 2 weeks at Mrs TG's place has now been extended to a third week so a nice pay packet at the end of the month.
I may treat myself to Wii sports resort and a big pie.
Thursdays interview was a waste of time.
I have been a bit slack with the job applications whilst at werk so will sit down on the PC 2morrow morning and not move until I have applied for at least 5 jobs.
Good luck with the NHS one Tel. I am something of an expert on this as I have now had 4 NHS interviews.
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Cheers TG.
Apparently there is a test as well.
I have no idea what kind of test, IT, general knowledge, aptitude?
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Cheers TG.
Apparently there is a test as well.
I have no idea what kind of test, IT, general knowledge, aptitude?
Could be anything. I have had to type a letter. noooo:
Also I once had to sit at a desk and put 20 sheets of paper with names at the top in alphabetical order and take a phone message whilst doing it.
I prolly fkced it up as I didnt get the job. rubschin:
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Cheers TG.
Apparently there is a test as well.
I have no idea what kind of test, IT, general knowledge, aptitude?
Could be anything. I have had to type a letter. noooo:
Also I once had to sit at a desk and put 20 sheets of paper with names at the top in alphabetical order and take a phone message whilst doing it.
I prolly fkced it up as I didnt get the job. rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
You do understand what alphabetical order means do you...?
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Indeed I do.
It was more like telling the person on the fone to feck off and wait while I sorted out the paperwerk like.
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Indeed I do.
It was more like telling the person on the fone to feck off and wait while I sorted out the paperwerk like.
lol: lol: lol:
"Shut the fuck up - I'm doing a test here!"
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I've just applied for this - it's almost exactly what i was doing. And it's in Sutton too!
Service Delivery Manager
A major IT outsourcing company is currently seeking a highly skilled customer facing service delivery manager to be based onsite with one of their customers in Sutton. The role will be delivering desktop and helpdesk support to major UK customers. They are seeking someone with an excellent knowledge of continual service improvement plans.
As a service delivery manager you will be the business unit responsible for managing the customer relationship, adhering to ITIL principles and matrix managing staff.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a confident presenter who is capable of reporting back both internally and to the client.
You should ideally come from an outsourcing on site position.
The ideal candidate will also be ITIL qualified with an understanding of project management principles.
This is an operational role so will not be hands on involved in technical support.
You will need a full driving license as you will be required to other sites occasionally.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain an exciting position working for a major outsourcing company. The role also comes with a company car / car allowance, petrol card and a range of other benefits
Where's the "fingers crossed" smiley thingy?
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Excellent!
I'll try and find a fingers crossed emotiwhotsit!
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I think I could do with a bucketful
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Is this it...? rubschin:
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noooo:
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noooo:
What is he doing then...? rubschin:
Ooops... redface:
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Booked an NHS training course for the 30th. I thought I would have to go to them for a classroom course like. But no, they come out to you for a one on one course. I thought that would scupper it but Mrs TG's boss says don't worry about it, we will make a room and workstation available.
Very generous of them considering I wont be working there by then.
Thoroughly nice people.
cloud9:
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Very nice of them.
We had some government chappie out once to do some training. Can't remember for what but they sent someone out to us pre the day to ensure we complied with all their H & S rules. ::)
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Went for interview today.
3 person panel, HR lady, IT manager and IT analyst.
I was told that each of them would ask 1 question explaining that these were the rules and all candidates would be asked the same questions.
Well, no tricky questions, all pretty straightforward, I think. Lasted about 20 minutes and that included changing rooms as the first one had people digging with drills outside.
I was told that there would be a hardware test afterwards - this comprised of being given 20 minutes to replace 2 memory boards! I was monitored/timed by a secretary.
It took longer to power up again than it did for me to exchange the boards.
I found that test almost insulting.
It then took me over 2 hours to get home (should be about 30 minutes). I was hanging around on the platform at Tulse Hill for over an hour - the information was going mental with thing like the 11:32 due at 12:16 and the different trains due constantly constantly changing their sequence.
I think I would definitely take the job if offered, looks a reasonable and interesting place to work, more or less and independent operation within the main hospital set-up.
Will now have to wait and see if the gods are smiling on me.
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Very nice of them.
We had some government chappie out once to do some training. Can't remember for what but they sent someone out to us pre the day to ensure we complied with all their H & S rules. ::)
lol: lol:
TG should be smoking a big cigar when he walks though the door! lol: lol:
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That just means they wanted to check you either provided lunch or there was somewhere close by that had decent grub lol:
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Went for interview today.
3 person panel, HR lady, IT manager and IT analyst.
I was told that each of them would ask 1 question explaining that these were the rules and all candidates would be asked the same questions.
Well, no tricky questions, all pretty straightforward, I think. Lasted about 20 minutes and that included changing rooms as the first one had people digging with drills outside.
I was told that there would be a hardware test afterwards - this comprised of being given 20 minutes to replace 2 memory boards! I was monitored/timed by a secretary.
It took longer to power up again than it did for me to exchange the boards.
I found that test almost insulting.
It then took me over 2 hours to get home (should be about 30 minutes). I was hanging around on the platform at Tulse Hill for over an hour - the information was going mental with thing like the 11:32 due at 12:16 and the different trains due constantly constantly changing their sequence.
I think I would definitely take the job if offered, looks a reasonable and interesting place to work, more or less and independent operation within the main hospital set-up.
Will now have to wait and see if the gods are smiling on me.
Good luck Tel. Good pension!
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All the best Tel ....you know that was the interview to become a brain surgeon don't you lol:
Seriously tho the usual appendages are all crossed for you 8)
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All the best Tel ....you know that was the interview to become a brain surgeon don't you lol:
Seriously tho the usual appendages are all crossed for you 8)
Wot she said
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Thirded!
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Fourthed
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Thank you.
No mention of pension but they did tell me that after 30 years service I wouldget 35 days holiday!
Tis the dental unit at Kings College Hospital. As it's a college as well as a hospital it has its IT unit - approx 400 PCs and 2 large s/ware rollouts coming up shortly.
People seemed nice.
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No mention of pension but they did tell me that after 30 years service I wouldget 35 days holiday!
That is per month as well. whistle:
Good luck lad, sounds right up your street.
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The job is well within my limits, not worried about that, luckily.
Just hoping I was not there to make up the numbers.
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Dental college scared2:
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Open wide
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Would you like to be more specific lol:
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Would you like to be more specific lol:
Do I have to? eyes:
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How many jobs do you want in 1 day lol: lol: lol:
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
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I am sitting in the Jobcentre. Johnny H and Uncle Vinnie are here too. It's like being in the pub!
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Oh dear, it's all going downhill now.
Time for a pint.
Cheers.
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Fingers crossed for you!
All that trouble with the trains though noooo:. I might have to introduce you to Station Manager Corner ~ a thread on another forum where all rail problems are solved cloud9:
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NOOOoooooooo he's mine Pastis ...you promised cry:
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Calm down dear, I imagine Tel is not his type lol:
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I have enough competition already lol:
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Besides, the forum's down for 2 weeks ~ Admin going on holiday lol:
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The last NHS job I went for they detailed my salary for the next eight years.
They made no mention of elections and the fact that most political parties are taking the 'public sector pay freeze' route to our hearts.
I wonder how many voters actually work in the public sector. Cant be many... but wait? rubschin:
If all parties agree to freeze public sector pay then it ceases to become an issue for voters!
Public sector voters are shafted regardless!
Result!
I still wouldn't mind a PS job. Good pension &c.
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
Of course you did Darwin... lickspittle... ::)
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
Of course you did Darwin... lickspittle... ::)
redface:
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
Of course you did Darwin... lickspittle... ::)
redface:
point:
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
I'll never reach your standard DS worthy:
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Do you finish work at "two thirty"?
drumroll:
I got it Uncle... ;)
So did I, but I didn't want to encourage him. ;)
I'll never reach your standard DS worthy:
Never doubt young Mort, the farce is strong in you. ;)
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Got a nice rejection email last night.
Can't really say what state of mind I'm in at the the moment, not good though.
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Shame. But keep trying.
BTW how can a rejection be nice?
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Got a nice rejection email last night.
Can't really say what state of mind I'm in at the the moment, not good though.
happy100
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Shame. But keep trying.
BTW how can a rejection be nice?
Twas well composed.
Doesn't mean sweet FA though really.
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Really sorry Tel ...
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Am somewhere between suicidal and homicidal at the momemnt.
Still, I have orders to smash up a load of scrap wood in the garden.
Letting rip with a 2lb club hammer probably suits my mood at the moment.
It's knowing wheere to stop that's the problem.
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If it screams then it's time to stop!
Hard luck tel ~ don't give up tho'.
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Bad luck Tel.
Keep at it. You only have to succeed once.
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Prospects are looking up for me it seems. The company I had an interview with yesterday want me to spend the day with them next week. cloud9:
I also had an urgent text message from one of the employment agencies I registered with this morning. Almost three months of being on the books specifying IT or office management/administration and getting nothing from them. Guess what job do they send me details of. A cleaner/housekeeper role lasting for a week. Banghead
Maybe I should look into setting up my own employment agency, Doesnt look like I could do a worse job than they seem to do. rubschin:
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Employment agencies need to be registered ~ it is simple but registration does cost and there are hoops to be jumped through.
Of course you could join with someone already registered ............... Now who do we know rubschin:
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> tunble:
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whistle:
eyes: How much you got to "invest"?
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Well having just emptied out my pockets I have a ?10 note, some loose change and a bit of fluff. whistle:
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Fluff as in eyes:
OR
Fluff as in tunble:
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Seriously tho' I was registered but let it lapse with retirement. I ran my own "specialist" agency supplying Tutors when we first came to North Wales.
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Its only an idle thought but all I've seen the agencies do so far is send me out an automated email. Apart from one call from one and a letter from another at the beginning this text was the first contact I've had in weeks and certainly the first from this agency.
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The problem the agencies have is that they only get paid for each employee placed so they are not going to put themselves out looking for a job for you ~ no matter what they claim ~ they are more interested in working the other way round. First they get the contract from the employer and then they look in their files for the closest match they have in their lists of people who have registered as looking for a job. With the employment market the way it is the agencies are running on low staff levels themselves and will thus concentrate all their effort into finding vacancies safe in the knowledge that they will be able to fill them as there are people aplenty seeking jobs.
You, as a person, are frankly of no concern to them. As a peg to shove into a hole then you may have a value. Trouble is they have very few holes at the moment. Sorry if this realistic view offends or upsets anyone but it is the truth of employment agencies. Finding you, the individual, a job is NOT what they are geared to do. Finding someone (anyone) to fill a vacancy is what they are about. That is why the highest earners in employment agencies are those that go out and find the vacancies rather than those who look after the jobseekers.
I have never seen anyone in an agency say "Now where can I find a job for Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms XXX?". Their minds don't work that way as their question is always "Now who do we have on our books that we can send for an interview for this vacancy?" That's why you need to register with as many agencies (specialist agencies if you have a particular skill to sell) as you can and keep going back in, preferably weekly, to chase them along and keep your file up front. Don't be afraid to call in when "passing" just to chat and make sure you keep your file with every one of them updated with any recent experience gained, courses taken etc. You really do have to "work" the agencies to get anything from them. That is how you get from being just a file into being someone they will think of first. Otherwise any vacancy that comes in they will offer to the last three people they spoke to who look halfway to being what the client has specified.
Here endeth the lesson.
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True enough, but even with that there would be a degree of targetted searching. There wasnt anywhere on my registration form that would even hint that I would be interested in a temprorary housekeeping/cleaning role. Surely common sense dictates that you only send out text messages to the people who would be looking for that kind of role otherwise you are just wasting money.
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Enrolling with Scrubbers R Us was probably not the smartest move then whistle:
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Texting is cheap and if you send a text to multi destinations it costs no more. They have a temping vacancy ~ it isn't worth much to them in terms of income so they apply minimum effort and text everyone who they have a mobile number logged for ~ somebody thinks "well it's a bit of cash and perhaps I can get away with signing on and not telling the Job Centre, after all it's only one week" and calls them to take up the vacancy ~ job sorted.
It's lazy, it's probably immoral but it's the way these things work I'm afraid. I'm willing to bet that whoever does respond positively to the text will get an offer of an interview within a week or so because they will now be classed as "co-operative" and their file will move from the cabinet to someone's desk.
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Enrolling with Scrubbers R Us was probably not the smartest move then whistle:
Cheeky mare. lol:
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And here's me trying to give sensible advice. ::)
Wasted that's what I am ..... wasted. Banghead
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I was taking note Snoop, Just leave a note with BM to limit how much collapsio Miss D can have during the afternoon. whistle:
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Snoops you're an abyss of useful information angel1...... I on the other hand am just an abyss of useless information, cheek and vitriol noooo:
Sorry to interrupt redface:
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Don't be daft wummun.
I'm only allowed here 'cos I keep the rats out of the cellar.
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I have never seen anyone in an agency say "Now where can I find a job for Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms XXX?". Their minds don't work that way as their question is always "Now who do we have on our books that we can send for an interview for this vacancy?" That's why you need to register with as many agencies (specialist agencies if you have a particular skill to sell) as you can and keep going back in, preferably weekly, to chase them along and keep your file up front.Don't be afraid to call in when "passing" just to chat and make sure you keep your file with every one of them updated with any recent experience gained, courses taken etc. You really do have to "work" the agencies to get anything from them. That is how you get from being just a file into being someone they will think of first. Otherwise any vacancy that comes in they will offer to the last three people they spoke to who look halfway to being what the client has specified.
"Oh Christ, it's that bloody Snoopy again! Somebody find him a job"
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lol:
Pester power should not be undervalued.
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My aunt owns a very successful employment agency in the Oxfordshire area. She was - I believe - the first to start paying holiday money to temps that had put in a certain amount of service and other such benefits. She's worth squillions, it's a shame me and her don't get on noooo:
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It is actually quite hard not to run a successful employment agency but it all depends on the ability to sell your service to the employers in any given area.
Specialisation is often a key to success. We went for the Tutoring/Teaching speciality as there were others, better established, dealing with Drivers, Typists, Clerical etc in the area when we arrived. Health prevented me from building on the excellent first year's trading and SWWLTBO is no salesman so we decided to sell the business. Had we managed to hang on for two more years we would have made a lot out of it but it is hard to run a business from a hospital bed.
Of course "Temping" agencies do enjoy economic conditions such as those currently prevailing in the UK as many businesses prefer not to invest in staff but would rather limp along using temps as the cash flow is predictable and you can always tell the agency "Not this week thanks" whereas you can't always lay off directly employed staff that quickly.
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Great satisfaction from smashing up the wood.
Unfortunately I seem to have tweaked my back, a tad painful.
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Too much gusto young man nonono:
You need some proper pain relief...I have already started on the alcohol after a tough day .... whistle:
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Too much gusto young man nonono:
You need some proper pain relief...I have already started on the alcohol after a tough day .... whistle:
Me too... redface:
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Too much gusto young man nonono:
You need some proper pain relief...I have already started on the alcohol after a tough day .... whistle:
I did feel like taking the hammer with me when I went out - Falling Down syndrome, I think.
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You could have the hammer , I have my axe and we just need someone with a chainsaw - the true Holy Trinity cloud9:
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A chainsaw eh...? eveilgrin:
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If you need some backup .... whistle:
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If you need some backup .... whistle:
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How are you at the walking on rice paper?
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I was just checking on one of the charity job sites, and found an IT Support Assistant position.
It's with Comic Relief!
I think I'm just about mental enough to apply for it.
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Is that some strange toy?
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Eez a Red Nose
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I was just checking on one of the charity job sites, and found an IT Support Assistant position.
It's with Comic Relief!
I think I'm just about mental enough to apply for it.
Just wear one of those ..."You don't have to be mad to work here but it helps " T shirts and the job will be yours ;D
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I was just checking on one of the charity job sites, and found an IT Support Assistant position.
It's with Comic Relief!
I think I'm just about mental enough to apply for it.
Just wear one of those ..."You don't have to be mad to work here but it helps " T shirts and the job will be yours ;D
happy001
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When I go to the Jobcentre on Monday, I will enquire about any nutter training programmes or grants.
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When I go to the Jobcentre on Monday, I will enquire about any nutter training programmes or grants.
Steady ~ you might be offered a job with the Civil Service noooo:
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When I go to the Jobcentre on Monday, I will enquire about any nutter training programmes or grants.
Steady ~ you might be offered a job with the Civil Service noooo:
I have worked for the Civil Service, well a Crown Servant actually. Even went through the exam process to get a substantive of Executive Officer - takes over a year. Ended up as an Acting Higher Executive Officer.
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Out ranked dippy eh?
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Out ranked dippy eh?
happy001 happy001
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Surely no-one outranks the Dipwad? point:
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On a visit to Millbank, I got reprimanded for using someones first name, someone I had worked with previously. Yes they were way up in the pecking order, but this irritating little man insisted that my lowly status meant that I had to use MR xxxxx.
I then got into further trouble for telling him where to stick it. In the end he backed down, probably as he became very unsure as to how I knew such high-ranking people.
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I knew such high-ranking people.
Name dwopping eh?
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Got a nice rejection email last night.
Can't really say what state of mind I'm in at the the moment, not good though.
Was this the NHS job?
Assuming it was then TG's advice is as follows:
Don't worry about it. The fact that you got the eff off email so fast by their standards speaks volumes to me.
I think the fact that you didn't get this has nothing to do with you. Not your experience, your haircut, your qualifications, your interview performance or your tie.
The position was earmarked to someone else before it was even advertised.
I cannot prove this of course.
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I'd agree with TG. The quicker the rejection the more likely it is to be an internal appointment.
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Interview was at (others after me I believe), email was sent about 4.
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Letter from Jobcentre today.
Called in for review meeting or summat.
According to the letter they are going to review my job seeking technique or similar.
I shall take the following documents:
Item A: A print out of MY OWN job application record that is about 120 applications since April.
Item B: documented proof that I have obtained further education without the need of having a map drawn for me by the government.
Item C: Copies of rejection letters / emails in support of item A.
Item D: proof that I am doing voluntary work that will improve my chances of employment.
Item E: Documentary proof that I now have better employors references now than when I was first out of work.
Item F: That a major organisation that helps people back into work is opening a branch 50 yards from my house and I will be the first through the door but I have also applied for the job of running the place.
All a waste of time.
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I have the same thing on 2nd November, TG. I am very tempted to just tell them to fuck off.
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Same here.
But they will find a way to shaft us if we do.
I don't even get JSA now, just NI contributions.
But the fact remains they can make life harder for me than I can for them.
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Mrs TMRBB has offered to pay my NI contributions. How would that go down if I told them?
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Mrs TMRBB has offered to pay my NI contributions. How would that go down if I told them?
They would set the Inland Revenue on you as a "self employed person" ~ once they get their claws in they never let go.
Mind you, with half a business plan (perhaps as pooter 'consultant'), you would get all sorts of finance to launch a new business. whistle:
% of household bills for leccy, gas, water would be right offable against tax as you would be using a portoion of your home as a "office".
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Mrs TMRBB has offered to pay my NI contributions. How would that go down if I told them?
I have no idea.
They may hunt us down and kill us. scared2:
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Mrs TMRBB has offered to pay my NI contributions. How would that go down if I told them?
I have no idea.
They may hunt us down and kill us. scared2:
lol:
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Mrs TMRBB has offered to pay my NI contributions. How would that go down if I told them?
I have no idea.
They may hunt us down and kill us. scared2:
Not so long as they think you will still vote for them ~ delusional like I said. noooo:
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Today, I phoned up the Jobcentre and signed off.
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Today, I phoned up the Jobcentre and signed off.
happ096
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Great stuff TG, really glad to hear it lol:
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Mrs TG's place have asked me back. No idea how long for. But several weeks hopefully. A couple of chunky pay packets on the run up to Xmas at least.
Job applications continue apace.
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Excellent for your self esteem and hopefully future job prospects. Well done you cloud9:
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Excellent news well done. ;D
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happy088
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cloud9:
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great.
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happy088
Wot he said
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happy088
Wot he said
Wot they all said. Well done lad ;D
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Another NHS interview on Monday (#5).
Bit odd this. I applied weeks ago and got the 'eff off four eyes, you are too ugly to be shortlisted' email.
NHS HR bint phoned me this morning saying loads had 'dropped out' and other shite.
The 'panel' really want to see me. cloud9:
Yeah.
I shall give it my best shot as ever.
I am officially employed now having handed in my P45 etc. The fact it may last only a few weeks is immaterial. My new boss says she ( eyes:) will be a reference and says my new found 'clinical' experience should help.
rubschin:
Anywho, feck that. With my first pay packet in a year I shall purchase 'Wii Sports Resort'.
Have I already said that?
I shall also take Mrs TG out for a slap up feed.
I am also considering 'Assassins Creed 2' for the PS3. Nice to be in position to consider!
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It's either feast or famine ~ have you noticed that?
Well done TG ..... Good Luck.
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It's either feast or famine ~ have you noticed that?
Well done TG ..... Good Luck.
You have the right of it there.
I had to leave work today to register at an agency who seem to think I am lovely.
Another company I applied to emailed me demanding to know how much I earned in my previous role. I refused to tell them as it was of no consequence and the salary they are offering is adequate. Take me or leave me.
Its been said on here, by yourself and others that being employed, albeit on a temp contract, may put me in a stronger position.
I feel something may break soon.
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Well, the practical test at todays NHS interview was a typing test. No suprise there as it said so on the interview invite.
What it didn't say was that it was a feckin Audio Typing test! point:
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Yes, well, thinking about it I suppose most Doctors do tend to dictate into little machines as they work and someone has to transcribe their murmurings but it is a specialised skill and probably requires a trained knowledge of medical terminology (at least my eldest daughter who is a trained medical sec tells me that is the case). Seems a bit unfair not to tell you in advance.
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I did surprisingly well I thought.
Not an essential requirement for the job anyway. They were more interested in the fact than in between applying and the actual interview I have started work within the NHS.
I can now put 'Audio typing within an NHS administration environment' on my CV. lol:
Never mind. Next!
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Well passed the thrd stage of the interview process for a local telecoms company. Final interview tomorrow. scared2:
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Well passed the thrd stage of the interview process for a local telecoms company. Final interview tomorrow. scared2:
Good luck my old pastie-muncher.
I expect it will be a relative doing the interview. ;)
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Well passed the thrd stage of the interview process for a local telecoms company. Final interview tomorrow. scared2:
Good luck my old pastie-muncher.
I expect it will be a relative doing the interview. ;)
lol: lol:
(oh, and best of luck Grumpmeister)
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Good luck with the interview today GM
Don't drink too much coffee beforehand and don't ask if they have free wifi you can use whilst you're waiting whistle:
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Speed interviewing (http://interview.monster.ca/8632_en-CA_p1.asp). I hadn't even heard of it until tonight
Anybody tried it? Mrs JOM's company have been using it for a while, and reckon it's been really successful. Interviewing for a role usually takes a day out of my week and same for anybody that's also interviewing, so I can see one immediate benefit
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What about interviewing in the dark - for equality purposes rubschin:
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What about interviewing in the dark - for equality purposes rubschin:
Only works until they smile whistle:
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I was thinking more of minger sifting rubschin:
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redface:
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First payday in 11 months today.
I have treated myself to Wii Sports Resort and will shortly got out to do a MASSIVE shop. Bills caught up with as well.
Mrs TG's boss ( eyes:) said today it could go on for 'weeks' yet so I am hoping this will take me up to Christmas.
Full time job hunt continues.
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Just waiting for my interview results now. Should hear today or tommorow. scared2:
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First payday in 11 months today.
I have treated myself to Wii Sports Resort and will shortly got out to do a MASSIVE shop. Bills caught up with as well.
Mrs TG's boss ( eyes:) said today it could go on for 'weeks' yet so I am hoping this will take me up to Christmas.
Full time job hunt continues.
Excellent! happ096
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First payday in 11 months today.
I have treated myself to Wii Sports Resort and will shortly got out to do a MASSIVE shop. Bills caught up with as well.
Mrs TG's boss ( eyes:) said today it could go on for 'weeks' yet so I am hoping this will take me up to Christmas.
Full time job hunt continues.
You deserve to treat yourself TG ....enjoy it ...you've earnt it cloud9:
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I GOT THE JOB WHOOHOO!!!!!! cloud9:
Start on the 12th.
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Hurrah!
Bring on the dancing girls
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
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I GOT THE JOB WHOOHOO!!!!!! cloud9:
Start on the 12th.
WooooooooHooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
The drinks are on me... um, just one mind.... redface:
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Well done you ....... you do have internet access don't you rubschin:
Fantastic news lol:
Hope you're drinking something stronger than coffee
happ096
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Well done you ....... you do have internet access don't you rubschin:
Fantastic news lol:
Hope you're drinking something stronger than coffee
happ096
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Oi! Just one I said! evil:
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Triffic.
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Some of us may buy him a drink to celebrate as well ::)
Calm down dear .....it's only a commercial whistle:
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I can see a treat run to HMV coming. cloud9:
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Well done, chum! lol:
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Thanks everyone.
After months of climbing the walls I'm now a happy bunny cloud9:
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Not a rampant rabbit eeek:
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First angel diving and now rampant rabbits? lol:
I have to admit I'm starting to like this new dirty minded Miss D whistle:
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Well done Bonnie Lad happy088
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Well done Grumpy!
happy088 happ096
You doubled the Cornish-in-work figures. ;)
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Well done Grumpy!
happy088 happ096
You doubled the Cornish-in-work figures. ;)
happy001 happy001
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Good man yourself
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Nice one GM. Lets hope you are the first of us and we can close this thread!
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Nice one GM. Lets hope you are the first of us and we can close this thread!
Indeed... and start a 'we're all posting from work' thread! lol:
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Bit late, but would like to add my congrats too happy 088
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Nice one GM. Lets hope you are the first of us and we can close this thread!
Indeed... and start a 'we're all posting from work' thread! lol:
I aint tried it from werk yet. I know they block Facebook which pisses Mrs TG off no end. lol:
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Nice one GM. Lets hope you are the first of us and we can close this thread!
Indeed... and start a 'we're all posting from work' thread! lol:
I aint tried it from werk yet. I know they block Facebook which pisses Mrs TG off no end. lol:
lol:
She won't be playing BB from there then...
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I'm a bit late with this, but congratulations GM. I would imagine you could literally feel a great weight coming off your shoulders happy088
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I am looking forward to that feeling on a permanent basis. But peace of mind till Xmas will do.
Our local council just emailed chez TG and told us out of the blue that they are sending us a cheque for about ?200. eeek:
They also want to see my first pay slip the nosey bastards. Mind you they may decide I qualify for the 4 week 'run-on' payments for housing benefits.
All seems daft to me as if I dont get a full time job before Xmas I will have to start the whole sign on process all over again.
But bollocks to it. The next couple of months are sorted so I can relax for a bit.
I shall now become inebriated.
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I shall now become inebriated.
Me too! happy088
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Another in interview this afternoon and another one tomorrow morning!
I'm knackered.
noooo:
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Another in interview this afternoon and another one tomorrow morning!
I'm knackered.
noooo:
How did it go...?
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Another in interview this afternoon and another one tomorrow morning!
I'm knackered.
noooo:
How did it go...?
This was one of those interviews where I came away thinking 'I really want this job'. Should hear Monday if I am going to be called in for a second interview.
Just as a matter of interest, who here can afford / would pay seventy quid for a pair of socks?
Serious question.
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This was one of those interviews where I came away thinking 'I really want this job'. Should hear Monday if I am going to be called in for a second interview.
I'll keep my fingers crossed. happy088
And, there's no way a pair of socks could be so much better than bog standard pair to warrant a ?70 price tag. I could but wouldn't pay that sort of silly money.
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I wouldn't pay ?70 for a pair of trousers, jacket or suit - let alone a pair of socks! redface:
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This was one of those interviews where I came away thinking 'I really want this job'. Should hear Monday if I am going to be called in for a second interview.
I'll keep my fingers crossed. happy088
And, there's no way a pair of socks could be so much better than bog standard pair to warrant a ?70 price tag. I could but wouldn't pay that sort of silly money.
Lend me a quid.
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This was one of those interviews where I came away thinking 'I really want this job'. Should hear Monday if I am going to be called in for a second interview.
I'll keep my fingers crossed. happy088
And, there's no way a pair of socks could be so much better than bog standard pair to warrant a ?70 price tag. I could but wouldn't pay that sort of silly money.
Lend me a quid.
And me...
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I know a bloke wot can afford ?70 socks! cloud9:
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I know a bloke wot can afford ?70 socks! cloud9:
And me... cloud9:
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If I get the job I shall send him a broshewer. cloud9:
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If I get the job I shall send him a broshewer. cloud9:
Will you get a %age then...? rubschin:
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The reason I can afford ?70 socks is that I don't go around spending ?70 on socks.
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The reason I can afford ?70 socks is that I don't go around spending ?70 on socks.
rubschin:
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Bought seven pairs today for ?5 in ASDA. Lycra ones too
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The reason I can afford ?70 socks is that I don't go around spending ?70 on socks.
rubschin:
A good point well made.
Perhaps I should spend less on cocaine and absinthe then i could refuse to buy ?70 socks. rubschin:
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The reason I can afford ?70 socks is that I don't go around spending ?70 on socks.
rubschin:
A good point well made.
Perhaps I should spend less on cocaine and absinthe then i could refuse to buy ?70 socks. rubschin:
Hmmmnn... if I spend less on Blu-Ray discs and fireworks I could not buy ?70 socks too... rubschin:
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Thats impractical. One needs Blu-Ray discs to survive. Indeed, next month I must purchase Assasins Creed 2 for my PS3 which will impede my purchase of seventy quid socks.
Even if i get the job and get a staff discount. cry:
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What would ?70 socks feel like? Eh? rubschin:
I'd want a massage thrown in for that price eyes:
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That is ridiculous. ?35 a foot is over ?100 a metre!
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I very seldom wear socks as they look stoopid with "deck" shoes and jeans.
Those I do wear tend to be cotton and of bright colour. Yellow or red are favoured with black for formal wear ~ never white!
I usually get given them as presents and I cannot remember the last pair I actually paid for.
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I very seldom wear socks as they look stoopid with "deck" shoes and jeans.
Those I do wear tend to be cotton and of bright colour. Yellow or red are favoured with black for formal wear ~ never white!
I usually get given them as presents and I cannot remember the last pair I actually paid for.
So you could own ?70 socks...? rubschin:
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I very seldom wear socks as they look stoopid with "deck" shoes and jeans.
Those I do wear tend to be cotton and of bright colour. Yellow or red are favoured with black for formal wear ~ never white!
I usually get given them as presents and I cannot remember the last pair I actually paid for.
So you could own ?70 socks...? rubschin:
Given the average spend on me by my rellies I doubt that very much. noooo:
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Hello all fellow pub goers...tis me u remember me? the one with the wonderful English dialect....
well i got a nice pair of socks for a quid at asda....
gotta get tg working hard now as gotta save up for my mother of the bride outfit as tis only 5 months and 23 days now..yippee..... eyes:
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thats your xmas prez ruined now..... Banghead
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Loving the Avatar 8)
I see you have found the shop that is going to provide your outfit but have you definitely decided which outfit you want ?
Apparently blokes can never have enough socks....go wild ...get him the other 6 pairs for a fiver. Job done for his Crimbo present. Either that or a guide on how to play Bejewelled Blitz lol:
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I happened to pass comment on these the other day ... I think they might be coming my way come Yuletide redface:
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It must have been a favourable comment rubschin:
How much had you had to drink ;)
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A mineral water eeek:
I just said to my sister "Those look different!"; she replied "That's Christmas sorted then!" surrender:
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lol:
Now what am I going to get you whistle:
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They look like 'clown socks' scared2:
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eeek:
scared2: scared2: scared2:
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A mineral water eeek:
I just said to my sister "Those look different!"; she replied "That's Christmas sorted then!" surrender:
point:
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The THW favours socks like these. Something about them having toes, making them "gloves for feet", makes me feel sick2:
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The THW favours socks like these. Something about them having toes, making them "gloves for feet", makes me feel sick2:
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Clothing of wrongness... noooo:
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The THW favours socks like these. Something about them having toes, making them "gloves for feet", makes me feel sick2:
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Clothing of wrongness... noooo:
As a very infrequent sock wearer (see earlier"confession") the thought of having socks between each toe revolts me ..... it really does.
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And think of the toe-jam... sick2:
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The Brat likes stripes.....every article of clothing has stripes noooo: ...although she's far too lazy to have toe socks - would simply require too much effort ::)
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The Brat likes stripes.....every article of clothing has stripes noooo: ...although she's far too lazy to have toe socks - would simply require too much effort ::)
It's not the stripes I object to.
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I do when they all clash and she looks like a bar code ::)
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No ~ This is a bar code
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I do when they all clash and she looks like a bar code ::)
Vignetting too prolly...? whistle:
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Well I have now completed 9 weeks of my 2-3 week job and received my 2nd healthy pay packet.
I have no idea how long it is going to go on for but its seems certain now that at will go at least until Xmas.
I have just applied for 3 more jobs.
I am not complaining, far from it, but the uncertainty is a bit unsettling.
But feck it. Xmas is sorted and I have had a swine flu jab!
Food cupboards are full, I had to jump up and down on the lid of the chest freezer to close it, bills are paid, we have had some treats that we have been unable to have for the last year.
The fact is that we are ending 2009 in a far better condition than I would have thought a couple of months ago so roll on 2010!
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happ096
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Well I have now completed 9 weeks of my 2-3 week job and received my 2nd healthy pay packet.
I have no idea how long it is going to go on for but its seems certain now that at will go at least until Xmas.
I have just applied for 3 more jobs.
I am not complaining, far from it, but the uncertainty is a bit unsettling.
But feck it. Xmas is sorted and I have had a swine flu jab!
Food cupboards are full, I had to jump up and down on the lid of the chest freezer to close it, bills are paid, we have had some treats that we have been unable to have for the last year.
The fact is that we are ending 2009 in a far better condition than I would have thought a couple of months ago so roll on 2010!
Excellent!
Well done TG! happy088
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A ray of sunshine in these gloomy times.
Well done lad happy088
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So are we all coming to yours for Christmas dinner ?
whistle:
Well done you !
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happy088 from here too! Well done!
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Bravo!!!!
I have to say things are much the same chez wench. A couple of irons in the fire and fingers crossed it looks as though my temp job might turn perm in the new year! cloud9:
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Bravo!!!!
I have to say things are much the same chez wench. A couple of irons in the fire and fingers crossed it looks as though my temp job might turn perm in the new year! cloud9:
What, are you a blacksmith then...? rubschin:
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Bravo!!!!
I have to say things are much the same chez wench. A couple of irons in the fire and fingers crossed it looks as though my temp job might turn perm in the new year! cloud9:
Yeah, yeah and thrice yeah cloud9:
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Bravo!!!!
I have to say things are much the same chez wench. A couple of irons in the fire and fingers crossed it looks as though my temp job might turn perm in the new year! cloud9:
What, are you a blacksmith then...? rubschin:
That'll be a shoe in then whistle:
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Onwards and upwards TG and Wenchy, fingers are crossed for the pair of you
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Wotchya doin' then TG, or is that described in detail somewhere amongst the previous 95 pages? eeek:
Good though fellah. Long may it last. happy088
Must be absolutely 'orrrid being unemployed.
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Wotchya doin' then TG, or is that described in detail somewhere amongst the previous 95 pages? eeek:
Good though fellah. Long may it last. happy088
Must be absolutely 'orrrid being unemployed.
It is cry:
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Wotchya doin' then TG, or is that described in detail somewhere amongst the previous 95 pages? eeek:
Good though fellah. Long may it last. happy088
Must be absolutely 'orrrid being unemployed.
It is cry:
I don't want to sound condesending (sp), and I'm pretty sure you'd have already thought about it, but what about self employment doing something that interests you...and i DON'T mean being a proffesional Youngs test driver either. lol:
Seriously, I was made redundant back in '95, voluntary granted, but I used my redundancy to set up me own business, and whilst it does have its drawbacks, generally speaking I'm quite happy doing summat that I reasonably enjoy in the main, and get paid for it too! happy088
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Job interview next Tuesday.
IT gonk at a large Leicester medical centre.
My boss ( eyes:) knows the lady wot runs the practice so I bandied her name about in the covering letter. Got me through the door at least.
Sometimes in not what you know but who..etc
Yesterday I was host with the most at another swine floo clinic. I felt like a floorwalker at Poundland Harrods.
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happ096 T "Mr Networker" G
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Ah networking. cloud9:
Not being the most garri gorrilo nick talkative bloke this is all new to me.
But I am a fast learner.
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Job interview done. Went well and should hear tomorrow.
As I was leaving for the interview my moby rang and I now have another interview with a company around the corner on Monday.
By god it aint for the lack of effort!
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Keep up the good werk TG, we are all behind you!!!!
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happy088
What's the betting you'll get another; they come in threes don't yer know ;)
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So do the rejections. ;)
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Visited the Jobcentre 2 weeks ago - I am now part of the "New Deal" programme. Apart from a dscount travel card, there is no benefit to me.
Yesterday another visit - different person, nice Scots lady called Rosemary.
I was told that I have to attend a 2 week intensive course (cv writing, interview techniques, letter writing) and that if I don't find a job then it will be followed by a further 13 weeks. This is mandatory as I am covered by the Jobseekers Allowance even though I only get my NI stamp, no benefits.
I said that I don't need this and can make better use of my time at home, searching for work.
Sh agreed with me that this is a complete waste of my time and will be of no help whatsover, but I am not allowed to opt out. I also pointed out that it may be detrimental to my health and well-being.
The nice lady also mentioned that if I thought the previous place I had to got to in Croydon was bad then the next one was truly horrendous.
She then suggested that I get a pensions forecast from the Revenue as I had worked long enough to stop paying/claiming NI stamp. If this is the case, then I don't have yo go to the Jobcentre anymore and won't appear on their list of unemployeed.
A bonus for both of us.
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I've just sent off the form for a pensions forecast; I do not anticipate great things ::)
But if it works in your favour, then happy088
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You are having a very comprehensive review day today aren't you eeek:
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It looks that way, doesn't it? rubschin:
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I went to the Revenue and had to sign up for one of their Gateway thingies. Now wait for activitation code to come by post.
Was told yesterday that 30 years would qualify me - I though it was more but who knows.
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Apparently I have done 30/30 - seems I am all paid up.
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Apparently I have done 30/30 - seems I am all paid up.
Excellent! happ096
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I have an email from the NHS saying I have to call in to set up an interview.
Looking at the paperwork the interview is with the same couple of people who interviewed me for a job in the same department in early September.
Is it worth it I ask myself. When I call should I say that it will cost me about ?50 in lost time just make up your fucking numbers? Do you remember me from the last fucking time? Is your ugly sister in law that you really hate lined up for the fucking job already?
Its going to take me half an hour just to fill in the fucking forms you need just to do me the honor of turning up to earn your patronising fucking sneers.
What to do eh? rubschin:
Apologies for the fucking foul language.
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You will go. We know that.
They are wankers. We know that too
Good luck!
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Go along ~ If they offer you the job you can then say Yes or No depending on the size of the offer. If they don't then you are starting to build a case for taking them to a tribunal for discrimination ~ loads of dosh for accusing them of not giving you a job 'cos you is white/male/over 40 or whatever.
You could always ask for expenses for attending. See how serious they really are.
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I have an email from the NHS saying I have to call in to set up an interview.
Looking at the paperwork the interview is with the same couple of people who interviewed me for a job in the same department in early September.
Is it worth it I ask myself. When I call should I say that it will cost me about ?50 in lost time just make up your fucking numbers? Do you remember me from the last fucking time? Is your ugly sister in law that you really hate lined up for the fucking job already?
Its going to take me half an hour just to fill in the fucking forms you need just to do me the honor of turning up to earn your patronising fucking sneers.
What to do eh? rubschin:
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Apologies for the fucking foul language.
ever seen such a load of bollox as what you have to take with you for a NHS interview..then it all ends up in shredder..why dont they do this when they have chosen you, and save the nhs millions in time wasted...drives me nuts.... Banghead
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The world of education is just as bad. Mrs S#2 had to take in her degree certificate when applying for a job ..... to the same uni that awarded the degree in the first place. As she is classed as "sessional" (which means she is re-appointed each academic year) she has to go through the same performance every September....Drives her mad.
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I have an email from the NHS saying I have to call in to set up an interview.
Looking at the paperwork the interview is with the same couple of people who interviewed me for a job in the same department in early September.
Is it worth it I ask myself. When I call should I say that it will cost me about ?50 in lost time just make up your fucking numbers? Do you remember me from the last fucking time? Is your ugly sister in law that you really hate lined up for the fucking job already?
Its going to take me half an hour just to fill in the fucking forms you need just to do me the honor of turning up to earn your patronising fucking sneers.
What to do eh? rubschin:
Apologies for the fucking foul language.
happy100
Can't you ask them if they have your previous application forms...? Don't they have to keep shite like that for years in case you claim compo for discrimination...?
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I have an email from the NHS saying I have to call in to set up an interview.
Looking at the paperwork the interview is with the same couple of people who interviewed me for a job in the same department in early September.
Is it worth it I ask myself. When I call should I say that it will cost me about ?50 in lost time just make up your fucking numbers? Do you remember me from the last fucking time? Is your ugly sister in law that you really hate lined up for the fucking job already?
Its going to take me half an hour just to fill in the fucking forms you need just to do me the honor of turning up to earn your patronising fucking sneers.
What to do eh? rubschin:
Apologies for the fucking foul language.
PS the point of not having a swear filter is for times like this - no need to apologise like... noooo:
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Well I went for the last interview.
Time of interview : 4.30
Time of TG's arrival : 4.15
They put me in a storeroom full of boxes and said they would be along shortly...
Time of 'along' : 5.15
End of interview : 6pm
Time home : 7pm.
Waste of time.
Tossers.
Anywho, on a brighter note I spoke to my boss ( eyes:) earlier. the work I am doing would run out in the next week or so and I needed to know what was happening as I fully expected it to come to an end by the the end of Jan.
But No!
Loads more stuff for me to do so Feb looks OK as well. that will be 5 months for what was supposed to be 2 or 3 weeks!
In fact I am being removed from the job I am doing now and I have a new task that will take the next 2 weeks before doing other stuff.
Who wants to know what TG will be doing for the next 2 weeks? Go on, ask me. Go on. Eh? Just ask me.
You know you want to. ;D
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Learning how to play Bejewlled Blitz perchance rubschin:
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Popcorn:
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Standing in for an absent Doctor?
How hard can it be to say Uh-mm and Ah and then scribble something indecipherable on a prescription?
The pharmacist will correct any mistakes ~ that's what they do.
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Learning how to play Bejewlled Blitz perchance rubschin:
I'll need more than 2 effing weeks. noooo:
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So I win the prize then?
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So I win the prize then?
Nope. tunble:
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well?
Popcorn:
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I came closer than Miss D ~ I should get the prize cussing:
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I came closer than Miss D ~ I should get the prize cussing:
I was taking the piss - for a change like redface:
Was there a prize - I can try harder if there was whistle:
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I came closer than Miss D ~ I should get the prize cussing:
I was taking the piss - for a change like redface:
Was there a prize - I can try harder if there was whistle:
And I thought you answered because you were bored ...... like me. tunble:
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How can a gerl be bored with you lot to play with whistle:
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Since you all ask I shall add a poll.
Winner wins..erm... a prize!
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Banghead
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Where is the poll like...? Shrugs:
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Where is the poll like...? Shrugs:
Allright! I have done it.
Lets have a great turn out just like we will have at the next election like. point:
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Where is the poll like...? Shrugs:
Allright! I have done it.
Lets have a great turn out just like we will have at the next election like. point:
I have voted... whistle:
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So have I rubschin:
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So have I rubschin:
Did you copy me? evil:
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I voted. rubschin:
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So have I rubschin:
Did you copy me? evil:
No I did not - you can't see what has been voted for until you've voted cloth head
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So have I rubschin:
Did you copy me? evil:
No I did not - you can't see what has been voted for until you've voted cloth head
oif course... you would say that wouldn't you...? ::)
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It's true, I couldn't either. Strange we've all gone the same.
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Too obvious perhaps...? rubschin:
I bet the answer is 'other'... Banghead
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I have no idea, but I voted, good chap wot I am angel1
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That's me done.
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Shite turn out so far. Don't come crying to me if the BNP get in next time.
Or the Liberals.
Or labour.
Or the posh twat.
noooo:
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I voted, when does polling close?
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The 'user survey' option is the correct one.
All patients who enter our hallowed halls will find a grinning TG bearing down on them waving a bit of paper aking questions about how they got here etc.
It's going to be terminally boring but I care not. Better than the jobcentre &c.
I am especially looking forward to ambushing the chinese students, of which there are millions.
TG: Fill this in and look happy.
Chinese student: Prees?
TG: Fill in form please.
CS: Prees?
TG: (shouting) Fill in bastard form please.
CS: Abortion prees.
TG: Wot?
CS: Abortion prees
TG: But your a bloke?
CS: What is bloke prees?
TG: So your girlfriend is pregnant?
CS: Not yet prees.
TG: Use a bastard condom!
CS: No condom, sensation bad, no fun. Abortion prees if cops out.
TG: I fecking despair.
CS: I know my rights you arrogant capitalist lackey. My partner will be entitled to a free abortion on the NHS and while your at it can I get my acne sorted out? Er.... Prees?
TG: Give me my fecking pen back.
It's going to be SUCH fun. point:
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The 'user survey' option is the correct one.
All patients who enter our hallowed halls will find a grinning TG bearing down on them waving a bit of paper aking questions about how they got here etc.
It's going to be terminally boring but I care not. Better than the jobcentre &c.
I am especially looking forward to ambushing the chinese students, of which there are millions.
TG: Fill this in and look happy.
Chinese student: Prees?
TG: Fill in form please.
CS: Prees?
TG: (shouting) Fill in bastard form please.
CS: Abortion prees.
TG: Wot?
CS: Abortion prees
TG: But your a bloke?
CS: What is bloke prees?
TG: So your girlfriend is pregnant?
CS: Not yet prees.
TG: Use a bastard condom!
CS: No condom, sensation bad, no fun. Abortion prees if cops out.
TG: I fecking despair.
CS: I know my rights you arrogant capitalist lackey. My partner will be entitled to a free abortion on the NHS and while your at it can I get my acne sorted out? Er.... Prees?
TG: Give me my fecking pen back.
It's going to be SUCH fun. point:
happy001 happy001 happy001
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It will end in tears... hopefully CS's eveilgrin:
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Well, I surveyed 105 people today and nobody wanted an abortion.
Though some new Chinese patients signed up who looked like they would think a condom is some kind of party hat.
There were also a couple of people who were plainly as mad as bats. I steered clear of them.
I keep looking at my watch and adding the ?'s up in my head. It gets me by. cloud9:
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And the most ridiculous answer to one of the questions award goes to ? .............
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eveilgrin:
We could have a vote for an 'extra' question that TG has to slip in like... rubschin:
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eveilgrin:
We could have a vote for an 'extra' question that TG has to slip in like... rubschin:
"When did you first notice the yellow discolouration of your skin?"
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eveilgrin:
We could have a vote for an 'extra' question that TG has to slip in like... rubschin:
"When did you first notice the yellow discolouration of your skin?"
lol: lol: lol:
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Well, I surveyed 105 people today and nobody wanted an abortion.
Though some new Chinese patients signed up who looked like they would think a condom is some kind of party hat.
There were also a couple of people who were plainly as mad as bats. I steered clear of them.
I keep looking at my watch and adding the ?'s up in my head. It gets me by. cloud9:
Only a couple of 'mad bat' like people, I am surprised. Do mad bats flock? What is the collective noun for mad bats? Is it a belfry? So many questions, so much time. evil:
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Well, I surveyed 105 people today and nobody wanted an abortion.
Though some new Chinese patients signed up who looked like they would think a condom is some kind of party hat.
There were also a couple of people who were plainly as mad as bats. I steered clear of them.
I keep looking at my watch and adding the ?'s up in my head. It gets me by. cloud9:
Only a couple of 'mad bat' like people, I am surprised. Do mad bats flock? What is the collective noun for mad bats? Is it a belfry? So many questions, so much time. evil:
It's "VPLaydees" whistle:
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evil:
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evil:
point:
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Only a couple of 'mad bat' like people, I am surprised. Do mad bats flock? What is the collective noun for mad bats? Is it a belfry? So many questions, so much time. evil:
It's "VPLaydees" whistle:
eeek:
rubschin:
But we are like rare birds of paradise surely whistle:
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But we are like rare birds of paradise surely whistle:
Not rare, well-done surely.
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lol:
Cinders indeed whistle:
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lol:
Cinders indeed whistle:
drumroll:
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lol:
Cinders indeed whistle:
Nick can pull your pumpkin coach then.
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But who will be my fairy godmother rubschin:
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But who will be my fairy godmother rubschin:
Tinks.... ::)
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Interview tomorrow - Epsom.
Was originally to be the Tuesday before Xmas but was cancelled cos of the bad weather.
Tomorrow - they are forecasting snow again. noooo:
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Interview tomorrow - Epsom.
Was originally to be the Tuesday before Xmas but was cancelled cos of the bad weather.
Tomorrow - they are forecasting snow again. noooo:
Fingers crossed for that one then Tel... how bad could the weather be...?
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Forecasters are saying more north London for the snow so hopefully it won't affect you too much
Hope it goes well and it is actually something you really wouldn't mind doing
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Hopefully it won't hit this area much, but some of the interview panel will be coming from Frimley and that place was badly hit before.
Mind you, I don't fancy rain as an alternative either.
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Forecasters are saying more north London for the snow so hopefully it won't affect you too much
Hope it goes well and it is actually something you really wouldn't mind doing
Just seen a forecast on Beeb 24 - they don't seem too sure about what's going to happen.
Job is at the University of Creative Arts - ICT Advisor - assisting students and staff. Sounds interesting.
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Shall we get the popemobile out for you ;)
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Forecasters are saying more north London for the snow so hopefully it won't affect you too much
Hope it goes well and it is actually something you really wouldn't mind doing
Just seen a forecast on Beeb 24 - they don't seem too sure about what's going to happen.
Job is at the University of Creative Arts - ICT Advisor - assisting students and staff. Sounds interesting.
Which Uni? I have a young relative starting at a Uni down that-away later this year rubschin:
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Er, the University of Creative Arts, Epsom.
Also at Canterbury, Farnham, Maidstone & Rochester.
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Er, the University of Creative Arts, Epsom.
Also at Canterbury, Farnham, Maidstone & Rochester.
Aha, mine's going to Royal Holloway at Egham
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Hopefully it won't hit this area much, but some of the interview panel will be coming from Frimley and that place was badly hit before.
Mind you, I don't fancy rain as an alternative either.
If it's of any use to you, at 1830hr's the Met office were saying, "a low risk of rain turning to snow from 0900 Wednesday morning with a low risk of accumulations 1-3cm", this covers Frimley heading across to Leatherhead area from 1030. My gut feeling is it will just piss down. HTH
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Is that a low risk of rain or rain with a low risk of turning to snow? anyway, coupled with a low risk risk of accumulations that forcast is a waste of time.
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And given the weather right now, you are of course correct Uncle
But that is what they are measured on these days. If they say there is a 99% chance of it snowing and it doesn't, they can say well that was the other 1%, therefore, the forecast was correct
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It's wet.
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Back from Epsom.
Trains cancelled this morning cos of a track-side fire!
Arrived 25 minutes late having gone out for a train 30 minutes earlier than the one I originally meant to catch.
Longest interview yet - 65 mins.
Await tomorrows verdict.
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Fingers crossed.
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Good luck Tel!
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Went for another interview yesterday at another doctors surgery. We shall see.
So far I have ambushed about 350 people in the course of my vitally important survey. Another week to go.
Except Thursday afternoon when I have to leave the survey to carry out another task.
I have re-jigged the poll!
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Went for another interview yesterday at another doctors surgery. We shall see.
So far I have ambushed about 350 people in the course of my vitally important survey. Another week to go.
Except Thursday afternoon when I have to leave the survey to carry out another task.
I have re-jigged the poll!
I have voted... whistle:
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I've just been looking at a job with Wandsworth council. 21 pages of info -
Contents
Applying for a Job ? advice on completing the application form 2
Equal Opportunities and what it means in Wandsworth 4
Safeguarding 5
Background Facts ? The Borough 6
? The Council 6
? Mission statement and Corporate objectives 7
? Finance Department 8
Terms and Conditions of Employment 10
Information on the Immigration, Aslum and Nationality Act 2006 13
Appendix A
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 16
Appendix B
Schedule of Relevant Convictions 18
An that's without the job description and person spec.
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I've just been looking at a job with Wandsworth council. 21 pages of info -
Contents
Applying for a Job ? advice on completing the application form 2
Equal Opportunities and what it means in Wandsworth 4
Safeguarding 5
Background Facts ? The Borough 6
? The Council 6
? Mission statement and Corporate objectives 7
? Finance Department 8
Terms and Conditions of Employment 10
Information on the Immigration, Aslum and Nationality Act 2006 13
Appendix A
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 16
Appendix B
Schedule of Relevant Convictions 18
An that's without the job description and person spec.
MissD should be able to trim that down to a two paragraph synopsis ;)
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I hope it's not Miss D wot writ it!
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Nah, she can't do big werds like
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I just heard a bloke on Radio Four being interviewed about his attempts to find a job. He told of one application that took him all morning to complete. The usual ins and outs of the cat's arsehole .... He said that the agency had stressed the need for a full application that had to be emailed to them. 8 minutes after he sent it in he got an emailed reply that said "After fully evaluating your application we regret we are unable to process your application further"
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Nah, she can't do big werds like
I can express myself adequately thank you Finger:
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Having emailed the council for an application form, it has arrived.
Also attached were all the documents they told you to download and read before asking for an application form, so now I've got everything twice - different names though.
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It's handy for something to lean on when you're writing out the application form.
Do they not do an online application form so you can copy and paste much from previous personal statements ?
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Yes there is an on-line form, which I have completed before.
It's the chopping changing for the person spec that takes the time.
Mind you, the on-line ad said not complete the on-line form!
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No wonder they need some I.T support then noooo:
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The job is in teh "Economic Development Office", quite seperate from the main systems.
half the job seems to be reporting etc.
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Today, I have mostly been collecting urine from foreign people.
My cup runneth over, so to speak.
noooo:
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Do they pay you by the pint (or part thereof)
Sort of piss-work I spose
Geddit?
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Do they pay you by the pint (or part thereof)
Sort of piss-work I spose
Geddit?
I geddit.
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Today, I have mostly been collecting urine from foreign people.
My cup runneth over, so to speak.
noooo:
I hope you're well protected scared2:
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I seem to have failed to mention it in this thread but I went for an interview at a Dr's surgery a week or so ago.
I didnt get my hopes up as I came away with the feeling that I was very average at the interview.
To my amazement I have been invited back by the practice manager for a second interview with the GP/owner.
How odd.
noooo:
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I seem to have failed to mention it in this thread but I went for an interview at a Dr's surgery a week or so ago.
I didnt get my hopes up as I came away with the feeling that I was very average at the interview.
To my amazement I have been invited back by the practice manager for a second interview with the GP/owner.
How odd.
noooo:
Sounds promising. Good luck. ;D
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They may want average people. rubschin:
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Best of luck TG happy088
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Someone from my old company has contacted me.
Although it went bust the wreckage was bought up by a competitor and a very few people re-hired.
The bloke was cagey and refused to come out with it but the inference is there may be a job offer.
I shall meet him soon.
I was there for 32 years and to be honest the prospect of going backwards does not thrill me.
Still new owners etc.
Also, beggars cant be choo.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Someone from my old company has contacted me.
Although it went bust the wreckage was bought up by a competitor and a very few people re-hired.
The bloke was cagey and refused to come out with it but the inference is there may be a job offer.
I shall meet him soon.
I was there for 32 years and to be honest the prospect of going backwards does not thrill me.
Still new owners etc.
Also, beggars cant be choo.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Get them to offer you the job... then tell them to fuck off. Simples. happy088
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Better to be choosy when you are in a permanent post or at least a longer term contract though whistle:
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Better to be choosy when you are in a permanent post or at least a longer term contract though whistle:
I love it when you admonish me like that.... eyes:
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The title of this thread can now be changed.
It has finally happened.
I start a new job at a doctors surgery on Monday. cloud9:
It's been a long time coming.
Thanks to all for your support, advice and cheerful abuse it has meant a lot.
I shall now become plastered.
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That has just made my day - honestly cloud9:
That is brilliant news and you truly deserve it
Hope you and Mrs TG celebrate big time tonight
Well done you
xxx
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Hurrah!
I'm seriously pleased for you.
happ096
Bring on the dancing girls:
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
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The title of this thread can now be changed.
It has finally happened.
I start a new job at a doctors surgery on Monday. cloud9:
It's been a long time coming.
Thanks to all for your support, advice and cheerful advice it has meant a lot.
I shall now become plastered.
Well done TG. Get drinking!
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Bloody excellent news TG! cloud9:
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*cough* *cough*
I think the expression you are searching for BM is " Drinks on the house" whistle:
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*cough* *cough*
I think the expression you are searching for BM is " Drinks on the house" whistle:
He's never going to find that. noooo:
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*cough* *cough*
I think the expression you are searching for BM is " Drinks on the house" whistle:
Oh go on then... while there aren't many people here.... redface:
And hide that bottle of Talisker... whistle:
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Great news, well done.
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drumroll:
Hello,
Well done, I know how that feels, it took me a long time to get a proper job too.
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drumroll:
Hello,
Well done, I know how that feels, it took me a long time to get a proper job too.
Hello Gipsy - welcome to the board! ;D
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Welcome Tipsy Gipsy .....and on such a auspicious day too cloud9:
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Thanks. Nice to be here.
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Welcome Tipsy Gipsy .....and on such a auspicious day too cloud9:
What, 43 years since Joe Meek killed himself...? rubschin:
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Banghead Banghead Banghead
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Banghead Banghead Banghead
What...? Shrugs:
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What's the most expensive drink in the house ? - I'll have one of those rubschin:
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What's the most expensive drink in the house ? - I'll have one of those rubschin:
Water...
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*cough* *cough*
I think the expression you are searching for BM is " Drinks on the house" whistle:
Oh go on then... while there aren't many people here.... redface:
And hide that bottle of Talisker... whistle:
Don't worry, it is somewhere safe. eyes:
At Last, well done TG, good man! lol:
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Well done TG! happ096
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The second interview was most odd. It was with a doctor, the practice manager warned me I would be asked 4 questions with 30 seconds to answer each.
"sum yourself up in 30 seconds" , 'what kind of employment package are you looking for in 30 seconds' etc.
I had about 2 minutes warning before I was taken in.
I flunked it and stumbled & stuttered which is unlike me.
I suspect the practice manager had made her mind up already.
For the record, the number of applications was high, she took in 30 CV's over 2 days before withdrawing the ad from the jobcentre. I was one of 4 invited back for the second interview.
Although I have been in work as a temp for the last 4 months the spectre of unemployment has been looking over my shoulder the whole time.
It's just starting to sink in and I can feel the weight coming off me as I type.
They force you to go to the pub it seems. Communication purposes like. cloud9:
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Great stuff TG. You and Mrs TG must be so relieved. There must have been times when you thought that news would never arrive happy088
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Great stuff TG. You and Mrs TG must be so relieved. There must have been times when you thought that news would never arrive happy088
And we thought this thread would never end... noooo:
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Just caught up on this. Well done TG. NOw you can enjoy being rude and unhelpful to patients spider:
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Cheers!
I have just spent a jolly half an hour with my shredder.
I have a box file full of job applications, rejections, council tax / rent rebate and jobcentre paperwork.
All now destroyed.
Plus a cheerful few minutes un-subscribing from the likes of Monster, Fish4jobs etc.
Now can admin remove the poll and change the title of this thread to a more generic job hunting title?
Or lock / delete it.
If it aint too much trouble like.
cloud9:
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I have just spent a jolly half an hour with my shredder.
No way to talk about Mrs TG IMHO noooo:
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Cheers!
Now can admin remove the poll and change the title of this thread to a more generic job hunting title?
How about "TG's gorra job, worra bout you thread" as a title?
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Well since you ask, my first week in my new job has gone very well. confused:
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happ096 Here's hoping it continues that way!
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No chance noooo:
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No chance noooo:
angry041:
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Well since you ask, my first week in my new job has gone very well. confused:
Good lad!
Let rip next week eh...? ;)
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Well since you ask, my first week in my new job has gone very well. confused:
Didn't realise you were starting so quickly old horse. surrender:
Glad it went well anyway.
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How strange life is. After umpteem years in customer services, paper pushing and general IT godliness I turn out to be a medical receptionist.
Though I suppose in many ways they are the same thing.
But it has been good. I am a part of a 4 person team running a medical practice.
Its a close knit, professional and committed outfit that so far it has been a pleasure to be part of.
None of it is rocket science but by Christ there is an awful lot to learn.
The red tape that the NHS generates is awesome!
I am still doing time at Mrs TG's place which goes to show that jobs are like buses etc. Nowt for a year, now I have TWO effing jobs!
I am content. cloud9:
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Lend us a fiver TG... ;)
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How strange life is. After umpteem years in customer services, paper pushing and general IT godliness I turn out to be a medical receptionist.
Though I suppose in many ways they are the same thing.
But it has been good. I am a part of a 4 person team running a medical practice.
Its a close knit, professional and committed outfit that so far it has been a pleasure to be part of.
None of it is rocket science but by Christ there is an awful lot to learn.
The red tape that the NHS generates is awesome!
I am still doing time at Mrs TG's place which goes to show that jobs are like buses etc. Nowt for a year, now I have TWO effing jobs!
I am content. cloud9:
Long may it continue TG. We spend a lot of our time at work so it should be something we enjoy happy088
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I have now completed 5 weeks at my new job.
Almost came to an end last week for dull reasons I wont bore you with but was then all sorted.
However, things may be about to change as I may have been 'headhunted' by an rival operation. fence:
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Yay! Well done TG! cloud9:
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Do they want the rest of you? scared2:
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Do they want the rest of you? scared2:
lol:
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I have now completed 5 weeks at my new job.
Almost came to an end last week for dull reasons I wont bore you with but was then all sorted.
However, things may be about to change as I may have been 'headhunted' by an rival operation. fence:
Is Eurovision coming up again soon ? rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
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At 11 days, 15 hours and 26 minutes, I'm obviously spending far too much time gardening, DIY-ing and in the shed. New laptop arrived last night so I'm giving it a good test to make sure it's all working properly like
50 days, 2 hours, 41 minutes eeek:
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181 days, 11 hours and 31 minutes. redface:
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Yes, but as admin you have to rigorously monitor our behaviour whistle:
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181 days, 11 hours and 31 minutes. redface:
I'm ready! Party001:
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I shall be near to you soon, like eveilgrin:
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I shall be near to you soon, like eveilgrin:
It's feckin' cold at eurovision time up here in the highlands. You wouldnt like it.
Honest.
scared2:
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I have to be in Aberdeen too. Soon. Like
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I shall be near to you soon, like eveilgrin:
It's feckin' cold at eurovision time up here in the highlands. You wouldnt like it.
Honest.
scared2:
lol: lol: lol:
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Bored with job.
Went for an interview a week or so ago. They liked me and got called back for a second one.
Didnt get it but its nice to go job hunting without pressure.
Another interview for another job on Wednesday.
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Good luck ~ often easier to find a job when you already have one.
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
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I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
BM has a stammer that needs fixing - could you advise ? whistle:
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I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
BM has a stammer that needs fixing - could you advise ? whistle:
doh:
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
Yes, but I need new people to sneer at. Plus moving to full time/overtime and be a valued employee like.
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
Yes, but I need new people to sneer at. Plus moving to full time/overtime and be a valued employee like.
Oh, just part-time sneering at the moment is it...? lol:
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
Yes, but I need new people to sneer at. Plus moving to full time/overtime and be a valued employee like.
Oh, just part-time sneering at the moment is it...? lol:
Yep. Plus not enough patients collapse in reception. I need to look down on people and look superior whilst dialing 999, even though deep down I am dying inside because I'm unsure if there is enough room out front to dump the patient while we wait for the ambulance to make its way out of the local Maccys car park.
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Oi...I drive an ambulance part time for the out of hours GP...
In fact I prolly qualify for GP now...I know all the right questions to ask and how to take temperature and test oxygen saturation levels. Most of the ailments can be diagnosed by blood pressure test, prodding the tummy, listening to the chest, looking at the tongue and asking 'how're yer bowels and waterworks?' Then administer antibiotics or pain killers as necessary... ;)... rubschin:...unless the patient is dead of course... razz:
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Gawdelpus eeek: ..... Memo to self: Don't move to Gloucestershire
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
point: Now who's having a dislexick day eh? lol:
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Excellent!
As Snoopy says, always easier to get a job when you have one...
What are you looking at like?
Werking for a GP like. Sneering at ill people and stuff.
I that that is what you did now...? confused2:
point: Now who's having a dislexick day eh? lol:
cant see nothing wrong...It quite clearly says 'I thought that is what you did now' Shrugs:
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I feel a conspiracy thread coming on....
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Oi...I drive an ambulance part time for the out of hours GP...
In fact I prolly qualify for GP now...I know all the right questions to ask and how to take temperature and test oxygen saturation levels. Most of the ailments can be diagnosed by blood pressure test, prodding the tummy, listening to the chest, looking at the tongue and asking 'how're yer bowels and waterworks?' Then administer antibiotics or pain killers as necessary... ;)... rubschin:...unless the patient is dead of course... razz:
Oh gawd.... you forgot to ask if they smoke... ::)
No big, fat GP salary for you I'm afraid young man... noooo:
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I feel a conspiracy thread coming on....
Who, us? angel1