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Title: Well he's only gone and done it again...........
Post by: Vamps on 12 March 2014, 20:23:27
Master Vamps dropped in his CV to a local company today, got a call to go for a 'Chat' at tea time resulting in him starting on Monday....... :D :D :D

He will ring the first company tomorrow and let them down gently, you never know what the future holds, so no point in not letting them know properly....... :y

Being much older and wiser I think there is more potential with the first company, but he must make his own decisions.......... :y
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Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2014, 20:25:17
Well done ............. again!  ::)  :y  :y  :y
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 March 2014, 20:28:43
Obviously a man in demand. :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 March 2014, 20:30:17
Why the second thoughts :-\ first job sounded long term...
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Post by: Vamps on 12 March 2014, 20:36:29
Why the second thoughts :-\ first job sounded long term...

Both are permanent, first I though had better prospects, not really sure why, he is not saying, and tbh we are not pushing. It is possible that he did not want to move onto truck driving says swmbo............. :-\ :-\
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 March 2014, 20:50:59
Nice one, whats he doing? :y
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Post by: Vamps on 12 March 2014, 20:55:10
Nice one, whats he doing? :y

Thanks, he will be working for a local demolition company working throughout the North East..... :D :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 March 2014, 21:04:32
Why the second thoughts :-\ first job sounded long term...

Both are permanent, first I though had better prospects, not really sure why, he is not saying, and tbh we are not pushing. It is possible that he did not want to move onto truck driving says swmbo............. :-\ :-\
Fair dos :y His life, his decision... good luck all the same :y
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 12 March 2014, 21:08:44
He's been headhunted :y   good luck and well done to him sounds like he's got more gumption tha my nephew!
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Post by: jonny2112 on 12 March 2014, 21:47:00
Nice one ....... again  :D :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 March 2014, 21:53:24
He'll go far!  :y
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Post by: The Red Baron on 12 March 2014, 22:15:54
well done master vamps.  :y
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 March 2014, 22:17:35
Congrats  :y
Title: Re: Well he's only gone and done it again...........
Post by: Vamps on 12 March 2014, 22:54:24
Just been chatting to him, his decision has primarily been financially driven, fair do's at 21, and the difference is quite significant and he will only be working 39 hours, anything over that is overtime........ :y

Apparently the wife of the owner was getting clothing for him after 5 minutes, he has to go to Argos and get some safety boots on account....... :y
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Post by: Rods2 on 12 March 2014, 23:08:05
TBH the demolition may actually have the longer term prospects as each building will have its own bespoke problems, so not easily automated. In the next 5 to 15 years all vehicles will drive themselves so there will be no professional drivers!
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Post by: Vamps on 12 March 2014, 23:13:54
TBH the demolition may actually have the longer term prospects as each building will have its own bespoke problems, so not easily automated. In the next 5 to 15 years all vehicles will drive themselves so there will be no professional drivers!

Not up here they won't........ ;) ;) However I understand what you say, we asked him why, but not questioned his decision, he must make his own choices, regardless of what we think, the bottom line being I had to congratulate him on putting out 2 CV's and getting 2 Job offers from them, who can ask for more than that? we are so proud and pleased for him........ :y :y
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 14 March 2014, 19:50:10
Demolition, the exact opposite of a growth industry... ;)

Bad jokes aside, I'm dead chuffed for him, many man points to spend in the pub also  :D
Title: Re: Well he's only gone and done it again...........
Post by: Vamps on 20 March 2014, 22:21:39
Well 'Demolition man' has started his new Job, received a letter today offering an interview for another Job next week....... :D :D  That is 100% CV drop to interview and 2 offers so far, all in a couple of weeks....... :y :y
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Post by: ronnyd on 21 March 2014, 00:18:18
Just been chatting to him, his decision has primarily been financially driven, fair do's at 21, and the difference is quite significant and he will only be working 39 hours, anything over that is overtime........ :y

Apparently the wife of the owner was getting clothing for him after 5 minutes, he has to go to Argos and get some safety boots on account....... :y
Do Argos do footwear? Arco does :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 March 2014, 00:22:13
So do Timberland... well comfy, with proper toecaps and diesel proof soles :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 March 2014, 00:34:13
So do Timberland... well comfy, with proper toecaps and diesel proof soles :y

What are 'proper toecaps' then Al?  ::)  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 March 2014, 00:40:04
Steel ::) none of that plastic/fibreglass namby pamby rubbish...
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 March 2014, 01:06:15
I see.  ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 March 2014, 11:37:09
Well done to young Mr Vamps..

I won't show this thread to Amy, mind .. she's applied for probably 20+ jobs over the last couple of weeks (office based general admin) and the only response she had was from a recruitment agency wanting to send her for an interview for a 0-salary 100%-commission-based telesales job in Reading :(
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Post by: Stemo on 21 March 2014, 13:07:13
Well done to young Mr Vamps..

I won't show this thread to Amy, mind .. she's applied for probably 20+ jobs over the last couple of weeks (office based general admin) and the only response she had was from a recruitment agency wanting to send her for an interview for a 0-salary 100%-commission-based telesales job in Reading :(
Hmmmm....some poor young lad just knocked my door looking for a direct debit for Care UK. I know that the job centre make them go for these jobs, gets them off the books even though they earn nowt. I really pitied him as I told him to piss off.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 March 2014, 13:24:45
Said with such conviction Stemo ::)

Agencies are shits for that, they only push for their interests, not those of the person looking for work...

If it's just a question of working, and not the how or what, then McDonald's might be worth a look :-\

If she's looking for summat a bit more fulfilling than mere wages, then try here...

https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTAzMjY5MCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9MTI1Jg== :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 March 2014, 15:13:31
I should add for clarity, I only mention McDonald's as they always seem to be recruiting, but given your location Waitrose/John Lewis would be my main focus :y
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Post by: Stemo on 21 March 2014, 17:59:07
Well done to young Mr Vamps..

I won't show this thread to Amy, mind .. she's applied for probably 20+ jobs over the last couple of weeks (office based general admin) and the only response she had was from a recruitment agency wanting to send her for an interview for a 0-salary 100%-commission-based telesales job in Reading :(
Hmmmm....some poor young lad just knocked my door looking for a direct debit for Care UK. I know that the job centre make them go for these jobs, gets them off the books even though they earn nowt. I really pitied him as I told him to piss off.
Just been out with the dog and seen this lad under a tree sheltering from the rain, so asked him if he was ok. Short version: he was dropped off at ten o'clock this morning and won't be picked up till six. He has not signed anyone up so will get no money, if he does manage to sign someone he gets £10. He has had nowt to eat, nowt to drink and, if he wants a piss, he has to ask at the door. He is 21 and has been doing this for six weeks in which time he has signed up six people....sixty quid.
I felt like fickin crying for the lad....bastard charities.
Title: Re: Well he's only gone and done it again...........
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2014, 00:12:37
Well done to young Mr Vamps..

I won't show this thread to Amy, mind .. she's applied for probably 20+ jobs over the last couple of weeks (office based general admin) and the only response she had was from a recruitment agency wanting to send her for an interview for a 0-salary 100%-commission-based telesales job in Reading :(
Hmmmm....some poor young lad just knocked my door looking for a direct debit for Care UK. I know that the job centre make them go for these jobs, gets them off the books even though they earn nowt. I really pitied him as I told him to piss off.
Just been out with the dog and seen this lad under a tree sheltering from the rain, so asked him if he was ok. Short version: he was dropped off at ten o'clock this morning and won't be picked up till six. He has not signed anyone up so will get no money, if he does manage to sign someone he gets £10. He has had nowt to eat, nowt to drink and, if he wants a piss, he has to ask at the door. He is 21 and has been doing this for six weeks in which time he has signed up six people....sixty quid.
I felt like fickin crying for the lad....bastard charities.

So how is he supposed to live? these commission only jobs are nothing but a con, a company can employ loads of them at no cost, I would bet that they are also employed on a self employed basis so no overheads for the company....a con >:( >:(
Title: Re: Well he's only gone and done it again...........
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2014, 08:36:22
I should add for clarity, I only mention McDonald's as they always seem to be recruiting, but given your location Waitrose/John Lewis would be my main focus :y

Aye, she's been looking there every couple of days to check for new jobs - so far no responses, but time will tell :y They have an opening for a Wine Specialist at the head office; shame you need a diploma in wine ;D

She's also applied at McDeath and Pizza the Hut, though I'm quietly hoping she can find a nice 9-5 job somewhere so we get to keep our weekends .. because I've quite enjoyed actually having her around at the weekend (rather than before when she'd be at work Saturdays and some Sundays). Fingers crossed..
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 09:56:10
Indeed, she'll get there :y

There's been some fairly major restructuring going on at JLP over the last 18 months or so, and as the dust settles who knows what openings will appear :-\

My Brother and SIL both work there, and have done for over ten years, so it has genuine long term potential  :y