NJS 3986 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I can speak authentic mackem no problem at all, to the point where you wouldn't know I was putting it on. Yet seven years of skewel never really affected me Just heard I have a telephone interview at seven tonight so feeling quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17866 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Feel numb, literally. Just had the biggest bastard filling redone ever. No solid food allowed until tea time and I missed breakfast n'arl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26557 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm just out of the dentist too, £11 for a check up. Every time I leave that place I feel like I've robbed them. Downside is that I'm grinding my teeth at night and have to wear a mouthguard. Still only 80 quid for that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm in a cracking mood, just found out I've got a job interview on Thursday. It's a canny job, no pay increase, but quite interesting. To be honest, I'm still not sure if I would 100% take it if I was offered it, but it's the first job I've applied for in a long time and it's just nice to know that you done enough on paper to want them to speak to you. Gives you confidence that you're selling yourself well on paper anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Just had a phone interview with an American woman which went extremely well: "When I saw your resume I thought it belonged to someone already working for us and you've confirmed you're a good fit" - of course theres another three fucking stages yet but I'll be very disappointed if I don't go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Knackered. Hungover off the McEwans Champion and very little sleep due to two kids up bad all night. So a day off work with a sore head, one pukey kid and one snotty kid. Oh joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm in a cracking mood, just found out I've got a job interview on Thursday. It's a canny job, no pay increase, but quite interesting. To be honest, I'm still not sure if I would 100% take it if I was offered it, but it's the first job I've applied for in a long time and it's just nice to know that you done enough on paper to want them to speak to you. Gives you confidence that you're selling yourself well on paper anyway! Still public sector? Good luck obviously Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Fuming. Got offered a 6 month contract 6 weeks ago for a position by an agency for which you need security clearance. They've just phoned up and said security was taking too long so the employer has filled the role internally. Anyone know where I stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17866 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sounds ridiculous, but I suspect you stand nowhere if you haven't signed a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Agreed, nowt signed so am screwed. Its the other jobs I've turned down in the last two months and the fact that this job finishes a week Thursday thats the problem. This can be a tricky time of year even though Christmas is two months away. I have a nasty feeling the agency have put someone with full clearance in there and may be "embellishing" the truth somewhat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6441 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 On the bright side you'll have your clearance ready for next time. Wor lass was very strongly encouraged to apply for a role at work, interviewed and then not given it (she 'wasn't experienced enough' which they knew without the need to interview her). She was obviously a bit pissed off and confused. I was stotting as I'd given up an entire Sunday to help her with her presentation. Well half an hour anyway. Then, 2 weeks later she was offered it on an interim basis. Employing people is one area of life where any sort of common decency no longer seems to be valid, you're up for a job then expect to be treated like shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 On the bright side you'll have your clearance ready for next time. Wor lass was very strongly encouraged to apply for a role at work, interviewed and then not given it (she 'wasn't experienced enough' which they knew without the need to interview her). She was obviously a bit pissed off and confused. I was stotting as I'd given up an entire Sunday to help her with her presentation. Well half an hour anyway. Then, 2 weeks later she was offered it on an interim basis. Employing people is one area of life where any sort of common decency no longer seems to be valid, you're up for a job then expect to be treated like shite. Its queer as fuck isnt it? I've done a phone interview. off the back of that came a contract offer, then I passed a medical including a drugs and alcohol test (sadly I passed, must be getting old ) and had been told by the agent at half 4 last night that there was no problems with my security forms, she'd spoken to them and they were processing them this week. I've told the world and his wife where I work now that I was just waiting to hear about a start date, and now this. Feel a right dick tbh. Could do a Peter Odemwingie and just drive up there and sit outside the gates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6441 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just turn up on the day you were due to start. Is the agency likely to get you an interview elsewhere or can you firebomb them with impunity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 No, its pointless giving them both barrells, theyre a big player in this game and tbf to the lass I was dealing with I think she's been told "phone that fucker up and tell him its off" by her boss, when really it shouldve have come from him/her. Found the confirmation email,would you think its pretty much nailed on on getting this?.... Good morning Rob, Congratulations! Following on from our conversation on the phone, I am pleased to confirm your offer for the role of Quality Control Inspector with ***** Please find below confirmation of the details for the position. Job title: Quality Control Inspector Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract Duration: 6 months Pay: **** Security: You will need MOD security clearance for this position – please complete the attached Security Documents in full, and send to: still cant beleive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6441 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Surely the employer and agency know how long clearance takes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Surely the employer and agency know how long clearance takes? Yeah, you'd imagine so. I applied for it in July, they didnt get back in touch till the beginning of September...they weren't in that much of a hurry then, but as soon as its no longer conveniant to hang around am dumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Still public sector? Good luck obviously Dave. Nah, well out of that car crash. Chariteeeee sector for a while. Interview is for another charity. Keeping it real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27115 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 No, its pointless giving them both barrells, theyre a big player in this game and tbf to the lass I was dealing with I think she's been told "phone that fucker up and tell him its off" by her boss, when really it shouldve have come from him/her. Found the confirmation email,would you think its pretty much nailed on on getting this?.... Good morning Rob, Congratulations! Following on from our conversation on the phone, I am pleased to confirm your offer for the role of Quality Control Inspector with ***** Please find below confirmation of the details for the position. Job title: Quality Control Inspector Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract Duration: 6 months Pay: **** Security: You will need MOD security clearance for this position please complete the attached Security Documents in full, and send to: still cant beleive it That's a disgrace, mate. I'd ban all employment agencies tomorrow as it happens. Their whole premise is just wrong imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Agreed, nowt signed so am screwed. Its the other jobs I've turned down in the last two months and the fact that this job finishes a week Thursday thats the problem. This can be a tricky time of year even though Christmas is two months away. I have a nasty feeling the agency have put someone with full clearance in there and may be "embellishing" the truth somewhat... Hindsight is wonderful, but never turn anything down until its concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Haven't slept a wink and I'm not even at work. Might admit defeat and get up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Read "we're going on a bear hunt" last night and just woke up in a cold sweat being chased around the house by a Grizzly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27115 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Haven't slept a wink and I'm not even at work. Might admit defeat and get up..I was awake at three last week and admitted defeat at four to get up. Was nodding like churchill the dog by nine that night. (I'm laughing but it's shit, like). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14665 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That's a disgrace, mate. I'd ban all employment agencies tomorrow as it happens. Their whole premise is just wrong imo. Cant say I disagree too much with that mate, but tbf to this particular one I think they've not done much wrong, its the contractor who has moved the goalposts. Why the fuck they asked the agecy to fill a position they had an employee for in the first place beats me like, but there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27115 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Must've read through the mist of sleep deprivation. They're all cunts. (I think that covers all bases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Knackered and gutted. Lost our badminton match 5-4 so still chasing my first win as captain. So close! Time for a shower beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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