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Title: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 14 February 2014, 12:33:00
As some know, my business went to the wall a few years back and I ended up with my head up my arse and bankrupt  :(
For the past year or so, I've smashed my head against various walls trying in vain to earn a living and mostly failing miserably  :(

WELL LOOKS LIKE MY LUCK MIGHT HAVE CHANGED  :D :D :D

Got what's left of my hair cut this morning and bumped into a old school pal who I haven't seen for years.
Ended up chatting as you do and I let it slip that I've sweet FA work on and i'm on the verge of selling my arse  ;D
Well he wasn't interested in my arse but it turns out he works for a recruiting firm here in Hull and they have just got a contract to supply labour for a portacabin firm who have just got a massive contact for the Olympics.
Well they are screaming out for sparkys and most trades and I've got a interview at 10am this Monday  :D
Its a really crap shift Mon - Wed 17:00 till 03:30 and Thurs 17:00 till 01:00 and I know it will kill me but I just need to take some of the pressure off swmbo because her paying for everything is driving me nuts  :'(

I haven't been to a formal interview in over 20 years and i'm bloody terrified  :-[ ::)
I can't find most of my papers or anything  :(

Would it be good idea to take my mum along  ;D ;D ;D

I know one thing though ................ I can't see me getting much sleep over the next few days

Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2014, 12:54:09
Good luck!

Would it be good idea to take my mum along  ;D ;D ;D

;D You say that in jest but, in my mid 20s (the last time I did an external formal interview) I always seemed to find myself parked up at the place with 20 minutes spare, phoning my mum up for reassurance..  :-[ :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Shackeng on 14 February 2014, 12:54:57
Best of luck TG :y :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: RobG on 14 February 2014, 13:01:43
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I haven't been to a formal interview in over 20 years and i'm bloody terrified
Best of luck Steve. Stay calm, relax, and most importantly, "Google" the company and get some info then just mention a few of their projects etc during the interview chat. You`d be surprised how much importance employers place on a prospective employee`s knowledge of the company they are hoping to work for
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: pauls on 14 February 2014, 13:08:00
Good luck mate :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: cam2502 on 14 February 2014, 13:23:42
All the best mate.  :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 February 2014, 13:24:48
Indeed, best of luck :y

On the brightside, those hours mean you won't need to be getting up at silly o'clock  ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: 2woody on 14 February 2014, 14:01:27

I haven't been to a formal interview in over 20 years and i'm bloody terrified  :-[ ::)
I can't find most of my papers or anything  :(


its not a bad idea to actually tell them that when you go in !

if you want some coaching, you know where I am
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Radar on 14 February 2014, 14:18:31
Best of luck and be yourself. I'm sure you will be fine.

I wouldn't take your mum along (maybe a favourite teddy?) ::)
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2014, 14:20:57
Good luck!

Would it be good idea to take my mum along  ;D ;D ;D

;D You say that in jest but, in my mid 20s (the last time I did an external formal interview) I always seemed to find myself parked up at the place with 20 minutes spare, phoning my mum up for reassurance..  :-[ :-[ ;D


.....and did she go in with you, Aaron?....... ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Gaffers on 14 February 2014, 14:22:26
Well done TG!  I know exactly how you feel.  A few months ago I setup shop in partnership with a foreign IT Security company and since then I have only had bit-jobs dribbling in, barely enough to pay the bills and even then sometimes not.  I leave for Lyon next week to finalise a long term highly lucrative contract which means I will be commuting a lot but this will generate enough income to start growing the UK side, hiring more people developing more products etc.

I am a very happy bunny today!  8)

By the way, I deal a lot with recruiting and recruiters so if you need any tips or advice for your interview just drop me a PM :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2014, 14:25:57
Good luck, Mr Gonads.

I was about to offer you a full-time  job of impregnating young virgins.

The pay would have been £150,000 P.A with a company car of your choice.  :y

Of course. You don't need the job now. ::) ::) ::) ;D

 
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Ever Ready on 14 February 2014, 14:38:24
Best of luck on Monday mate, Interviews can be a pain at the best of times but murder if you aint been to one for a while
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: SP_3.2 on 14 February 2014, 15:49:32
All the best  :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2014, 16:30:23
That's great news Mr Gonads!! All the best with the interview and I hope it works out for you!!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: omega3000 on 14 February 2014, 17:11:59
Good news , best of luck with it all steve . Im sure you will be fine on the day  :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Jusme on 14 February 2014, 18:10:55
I know how badly you need this Steve. Best of luck for Monday..  :y :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 14 February 2014, 18:15:17
The Very Best of Luck Steve, we've got everything crossed here for you matey! :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: BazaJT on 14 February 2014, 18:21:53
Yep,best of luck for Monday.Sure you'll do well once interview is under way.
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 11:51:59
Appreciate the kind words and offers lads   :y

Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 11:56:31
Fingers crossed. :)
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: D on 15 February 2014, 16:52:27
Best of Luck. Mirror what RobG said. For eg: just knowing what the company's mission statement is, can help you look a lot better than other candidates.
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Rods2 on 15 February 2014, 19:05:45
Wishing you all the best with the job interview and getting the job.  :y :y :y

Alot of people have had it tough over the last 5 years, but with the economy growing at last, hopefully things will get easier for many people.  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 February 2014, 15:09:08
Good luck with the interview Steve :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: BazaJT on 17 February 2014, 19:58:42
So,how's it gone?Any news?fingers still crossed for you here.
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 17 February 2014, 20:23:05
I'd put a significant wager that young Steve is in a pub in Hull having a celebratory sherbet or three .........  ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 February 2014, 20:40:00
Good luck with the interview mate!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 18 February 2014, 10:48:48
I'd put a significant wager that young Steve is in a pub in Hull having a celebratory sherbet or three .........  ;D


Your not wrong Rob  ;D ;D ;D

Got the job lads  :)
Start Monday 3rd March / looking at about 6 months work for starters ............. If your face fits, there is a chance you may get took on by the firm permanently so i'll be on my best behaviour for once  ;D

£12:34 a hour plus 15% if your on nights which I will be  :-\
Not a great deal but at the end of the day, i've made just over 300 quid in the last 10 weeks so i'm a very happy gonads  ;D

The interview was mad to be honest  ::)
Walked in, suited and booted about 15 minutes early and strolled up to the desk.
Spent 5 minutes chatting the rather nice blond lady up  filling out paperwork out.
Mentioned that I knew Steve, the bloke who I had come to see from my school days.
Turned out the blond lass was married to another big oppser  lad that I knew from school  ::)
That was the end of the flirting  ;D ;D

Interview went great.
As soon as they knew what my business name was, they didn't want any references so that put a smile on my face  :-[ :)
I could have started tonight but i've still got a few bits and bobs to sort out first and because since i've paid not tax for years, every penny would have been tax free before April  ::)

Right, i've been up since 5 this morning (take the missus to work) and my head is still banging so a couple more paracetemol for me and i'll go sit in a quite corner for a while until they take affect  :'(

I know there are a few lads on here who struggle at times with work so the message for the day is ............... keep your heads up and keep battling because things can change very quickly, and sometimes it is for the better  :) :)

Right, i'm off to my quite, dark corner for a bit  :y

Night night   :)
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 February 2014, 11:29:37
Nice one :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 18 February 2014, 11:30:05
Great news Steve  :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 February 2014, 12:11:24
Well done Steve

Its interesting to see that more and more companies are starting to pull production back from the far east as well which is good news for all.
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Stemo on 18 February 2014, 12:24:56
That's really great news TG  :y :y...

....for us, cause you won't be on here talking bollicks so often.  ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Gaffers on 18 February 2014, 12:37:27
Nice one TG, I go to Lyon tomorrow at sparrow's fart to finalise the contract.  Bubbly will be on ice if I get it :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: henryd on 18 February 2014, 13:01:15
Well done TG,great result :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: BazaJT on 18 February 2014, 20:01:58
Excellent news well chuffed for you!
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 February 2014, 20:12:04
Brilliant news Steve, I'm made up for you. It's not just the money, you'll feel better in yourself, I know I did after being unable to get a job and feeling useless for so long :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 February 2014, 21:11:26
Great news Mr Gonads!!!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 February 2014, 21:26:41
Good stuff, delighted for you. :)
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Post by: Vamps on 18 February 2014, 21:32:49
Good news TG......... :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: pauls on 18 February 2014, 22:45:43
Nice one...well done :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 February 2014, 17:08:07
Well done Steve

Its interesting to see that more and more companies are starting to pull production back from the far east as well which is good news for all.


Cheers Mark, hope your right on that point  :y
Its being soul destroying around here for the last few years.
Even worse when your well into your 40's and have been your own boss for 20 plus years.
You may as well stick a bell around your neck and hang around with the lepers  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 February 2014, 17:10:52
That's really great news TG  :y :y...

....for us, cause you won't be on here talking bollicks so often.  ;D


Haven't you got some wheels to nick ................  :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 February 2014, 17:12:56
Brilliant news Steve, I'm made up for you. It's not just the money, you'll feel better in yourself, I know I did after being unable to get a job and feeling useless for so long :y


Your right there Pete, i've been walking around grinning like a window licker for the past few days  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 February 2014, 17:37:11
Also found out today that i'll have the OOF Mensa champion ................. Mike Clark working the same shift as me  ;D

I hope there all mad in there because if there not then they soon will be  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: Shackeng on 19 February 2014, 19:06:05
Well done Steve, hope you also enjoy the work. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Arse twitching
Post by: PhilRich on 19 February 2014, 19:15:35
Nice One! :y