Well, I've certainly had worse days...
02-09-2011, 12:44
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Well, I've certainly had worse days...
...I'm referring specifically to yesterday. To explain:
The day before, I got a phone call regarding a job I'd applied for - the same day - in Bradford, a night shift warehousing job. I was invited to an interview; I immediately thought 'oh, not another one!' - you see, the last "interview" I went to was more of a registration with the employment agency in question, in Sheffield - it cost me £25 to get there (train plus taxi), and I really couldn't afford to keep doing that if it wasn't going to be an interview with the employer proper. Still, you can't afford to ignore chances, either, so I shrugged and went. Actually this one did sound a bit more hopeful, as there had apparently been over 200 applicants and only about 6 or so were being interviewed.
The trip down, though flawless in terms of the trains running on time - in fact, I got into Bradford nearly an hour early and grabbed an impromptu lunch at the station (2 corned beef pasties, very nice) - was a nightmare, at least the Bolton-to-Manchester trip was: more than the usual number of screaming kids. You know the sort: the ones who scream for no real good reason and make infanticide entirely understandable...
Anyway. I got there (£25 again!), I met with the interviewer, filled out the usual paperwork that you do when you sign up with employment agencies (since initially you're working for them, not the employer per se)...and I abruptly had to stop and think because of something he'd said. I suddenly got the impression from the way he was talking that I'd got the job.
And I HAD!!!
I actually asked him: "Hang on...this may sound like an odd question, but have I actually got the job?"
"Oh, yes," he said, "as far as I'm concerned you actually got it yesterday, when we talked on the phone." It took everything I had, every scrap of self-discipline, to prevent my jaw from dropping far enough to shatter on the floor. Two bloody years I've been trying, and I've finally cracked it!
Apparently this chap is one of the few employers left in the UK who believes that experience, which I have, actually counts for something, as opposed to one who turned me down six months ago because I'd been out of work for 18 months and he had people to pick from who were in paid employment at the time. Never mind that such an attitude on the part of employers will only make the long-term unemployment problem worse.
But I have everything this employer wants, so we're just sorting out details.
Re-sult!!!
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02-09-2011, 12:45
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Excellent news - really pleased for you.
Well done.
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02-09-2011, 12:46
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Excellent news. I'm pleased for you. 
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02-09-2011, 12:50
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
That's fantastic news, particularly if you've been out of work for that amount of time!
Congratulations 
Time to enjoy the weekend 
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02-09-2011, 12:52
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Great result
The same thing happened to me I temping (but due to circumstance it will more than likely go full time), I sent my CV to 28 companies and I had a call (No interview was carried out he just explained the role and start date) for a two month temp contract which has been extended for a 2nd time.
I told the boss I've got nothing else planned and will be available for as long as they need me, which went down well with him.
So thats two companies that take experience counts.
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02-09-2011, 13:50
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Congratulations 
Good news especially after 18 months.
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02-09-2011, 14:19
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Actually, it's been 2 years - the 18 months was when I was turned down by a shortsighted employer - but thanks anyway! 
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02-09-2011, 14:28
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Well done and you deserve it totally for putting the hard work in ard you are a good example for others to follow.
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02-09-2011, 15:02
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Well done Anonymouse glad you got the job, it's obvious to anyone that reads your posts you have been really trying to get one
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02-09-2011, 15:33
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02-09-2011, 16:00
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
That is great news. Really pleased for you.
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02-09-2011, 16:59
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Well done Anonymouse.
Having been there, I know what a tremendous relief it is!
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02-09-2011, 17:03
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
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Lets hope that my new job in on the horizon as well. All the best
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02-09-2011, 17:37
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
Great news
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02-09-2011, 17:45
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Re: Well, I've certainly had worse days...
I'll give you a month
before you become the Manager 
Well done, perseverance pays off again.
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