Frog
Full Member
Posts: 7,279
Member is Online
|
Post by Frog on Sept 23, 2024 17:04:00 GMT
Nice one Quaddy, you have gone from having no jobs to 3 in 6 months you job hoarding bastard 😂
|
|
Blue_Mike
Full Member
Meet Hanako At Embers
Posts: 5,375
|
Post by Blue_Mike on Sept 23, 2024 19:41:00 GMT
Well, my day has been pretty topsy turvy. I was sat outside this place this morning at 10:40 waiting for the interview for this 6 month fixed position job, which wouldn't be ideal as I need something long term, but went to attend anyway. My phone rings. It's the agency that set me up for the job I got pipped at the post for. Someone internally has decided to hand their notice in, and the company immediately rang the agent to see if i was still available, so I've taken it there and then. I start in 2 weeks. That is unbelievable luck and I still can't quite believe it. Fuckin'ey Quads! |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 23, 2024 21:13:20 GMT
Nice one Quaddy, you have gone from having no jobs to 3 in 6 months you job hoarding bastard 😂 I am 100% sure you'll have the same story soon. If I can do it, ffs, anyone can! |
|
JonFE
Junior Member
Uncomfortably numb...
Posts: 1,947
|
Post by JonFE on Sept 23, 2024 21:18:21 GMT
Glad it worked out for you in the end quaddy!!!
|
|
mrpon
Junior Member
Posts: 3,737
|
Post by mrpon on Sept 24, 2024 7:18:46 GMT
 Congrats quad!! |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 8:20:41 GMT
3rd time lucky as they say.
Well, it's tough shit, I have to stay at this one now!
2 weeks off before I start as well. Plenty of time to chill out!
|
|
|
|
Post by Dougs on Sept 24, 2024 10:12:29 GMT
What did the NHS make of it?
|
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 10:16:39 GMT
What did the NHS make of it? I'm still to have a call (today) with my supervisor. He's been quite understanding with my concerns so it should be ok. I'm only contracting there anyway. |
|
|
|
Post by Dougs on Sept 24, 2024 10:17:17 GMT
Ah gotcha. Much easier if you're just contracting
|
|
mrpon
Junior Member
Posts: 3,737
|
Post by mrpon on Sept 24, 2024 10:57:46 GMT
...covid.
|
|
|
|
Post by salaman on Sept 24, 2024 11:17:20 GMT
Well, my day has been pretty topsy turvy. I was sat outside this place this morning at 10:40 waiting for the interview for this 6 month fixed position job, which wouldn't be ideal as I need something long term, but went to attend anyway. My phone rings. It's the agency that set me up for the job I got pipped at the post for. Someone internally has decided to hand their notice in, and the company immediately rang the agent to see if i was still available, so I've taken it there and then. I start in 2 weeks. That is unbelievable luck and I still can't quite believe it. I was catching up with this thread for the first time in ages yesterday. When you posted you were pipped at the post, I did think to myself "Hold on a bit. You don't know if their preferred candidate will actually agree to their proposal or actually sign the contract (could be another offer on the table) or will stay on if he/she does start." Sometimes people start a new job and then fuck off within weeks for a different/better offer. It's a long shot but you never know. This versoin also works. Good news mate! |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 11:36:51 GMT
Yeah my mate said the same as you. I thought it'd be the person that got it that had left too, but apparently it was someone else internally. But like you say, still works!
|
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 13:06:45 GMT
Ah gotcha. Much easier if you're just contracting Just had the phone call - all ok. It's a shame as my supervisor was great, but unfortunately, that was about the only thing that was. Still, onward. |
|
|
|
Post by zisssou on Sept 24, 2024 13:51:14 GMT
3rd time lucky as they say. Well, it's tough shit, I have to stay at this one now! 2 weeks off before I start as well. Plenty of time to chill out! 2 weeks! you workshy.... |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 13:55:13 GMT
3rd time lucky as they say. Well, it's tough shit, I have to stay at this one now! 2 weeks off before I start as well. Plenty of time to chill out! 2 weeks! you workshy.... They gave me the start date  but anyway, too right! I like to have a break between jobs after slaving at the twatting things for 33 years! Plus I'm old and soak up spare time like it's going out of fashion! |
|
|
|
Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 24, 2024 14:42:46 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh.
|
|
rftp
New Member
Posts: 702
Member is Online
|
Post by rftp on Sept 24, 2024 15:20:50 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh. This is good, no? quadfather serendipity! Congratulations, dude. Everything happens for a reason and occasionally, it works out. |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 15:36:39 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh. Sounds good. Relaxed or nervous about it? And what's it doing, teaching? |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 15:37:36 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh. This is good, no? quadfather serendipity! Congratulations, dude. Everything happens for a reason and occasionally, it works out. It's extremely rare in my experience but I'll happily take it It's like accidentally 1 shotting a boss - "well, that was lucky" |
|
|
|
Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 24, 2024 15:38:10 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh. This is good, no? quadfather serendipity! Congratulations, dude. Everything happens for a reason and occasionally, it works out. Yeah it is. |
|
|
|
Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 24, 2024 15:38:39 GMT
Got an interview for a job I can do here in England tomorrow. Huh. Sounds good. Relaxed or nervous about it? And what's it doing, teaching? Very relaxed as I'm beyond getting worked up now. It's teaching yes. |
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 16:45:24 GMT
Sounds good. Relaxed or nervous about it? And what's it doing, teaching? Very relaxed as I'm beyond getting worked up now. It's teaching yes. Glad to hear it. Sounds like you're in a good place for it, feeling wise? |
|
|
|
Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 24, 2024 16:52:33 GMT
Very relaxed as I'm beyond getting worked up now. It's teaching yes. Glad to hear it. Sounds like you're in a good place for it, feeling wise? I don't know, I'll hear what they say first. |
|
Ulythium
Full Member
Lily-livered
Posts: 7,105
Member is Online
|
Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2024 16:53:42 GMT
Best of luck, Jambo! Hope the interview goes well.
|
|
|
|
Post by quadfather on Sept 24, 2024 17:27:34 GMT
Yeah, see how it goes
|
|
nazo
Junior Member
Posts: 1,303
Member is Online
|
Post by nazo on Sept 25, 2024 8:41:30 GMT
So a guy got a promotion at work today, well deserved, no issue with that. But now for the rest of the day my concentration is going to be interrupted every few minutes by an Outlook ping from someone replying all to the email announcement to say 'Congratulations! Well deserved!'. And because we're an international company it's going to continue for the whole day as people from different timezones join in.
I really don't get the need to reply to everyone for things like this.
|
|
rftp
New Member
Posts: 702
Member is Online
|
Post by rftp on Sept 25, 2024 8:47:23 GMT
nazo Congratulations, well deserved! Jambowayoh good luck today buddy. Rooting for you.
|
|
|
|
Post by technoish on Sept 25, 2024 8:54:28 GMT
So a guy got a promotion at work today, well deserved, no issue with that. But now for the rest of the day my concentration is going to be interrupted every few minutes by an Outlook ping from someone replying all to the email announcement to say 'Congratulations! Well deserved!'. And because we're an international company it's going to continue for the whole day as people from different timezones join in. I really don't get the need to reply to everyone for things like this. I think you can set to "ignore" the email chain |
|
nazo
Junior Member
Posts: 1,303
Member is Online
|
Post by nazo on Sept 25, 2024 9:04:29 GMT
Doesn't seem to be an option on Mac Outlook as far as I can see  |
|
|
|
Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 25, 2024 9:33:49 GMT
I'm confused. Is everyone just replying to all? Why do people do this for innocuous emails that don't require me to see everyone's bloody thoughts on a matter or most mind numbingly all replying yes to something.
|
|
but anyway, too right! I like to have a break between jobs after slaving at the twatting things for 33 years!
