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Title: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 19:51:42
Well got the official transcript though the post today, confirmed my 2:1 degree in Multimedia Technology & Design BSc, and my 76% (A) for my project  :)

Not bad for someone who was in Special needs at school!!


Well just came back from my second interview with a company called 'Pitch', they are a mobile content company based in Covent Garden, London. On my way back i got offered the job!  :D :D :D

They offered a very attractive salary , very attractive considering I am a graduate. Trouble is they want me to start next week, which puts the brakes on my Europe trip. They offered me 2 weeks paid leave, but thats the max they can do.

So I am in 2 minds:

a) The job on offer is excellent, exactly what i want to do, with an incredible salary. But i means my europe trip can be only 2 weeks max

b) not take the job and go for the full month, maybe month and a half trip around Europe.

My concern is, that this job is too good to miss. Even the recruitment consultant mentioned the starting salary was very high for graduates.

I guess i could pack a lot in 2 weeks, I did: Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, San Fransisco in 2 weeks before.

Bit confused here about what to do  :-/ :-/
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 June 2007, 19:53:37
What time have you got to get up in the mornings :D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Markie on 27 June 2007, 19:54:13
well done Mate  :y Conratualtions !!!!!!!!!!  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

My opinion, if its what you want to do, and it has an attractive salary.....take it - NOW  :y
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: smoothomega on 27 June 2007, 19:57:28
Cograts on the pass tunnie  :y
As for the job, go for it mate then have the 2 weeks sussing out what part of the europe trip you like the best and go for a month when your next lot of holls are due. Just my opinion of course but good jobs dont come by to often these days, and besides with an excellent salary you could get a miggy too.  ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 June 2007, 19:58:24
Yeah congrats Tunnie. I would take the job after all Europe will still be there in a few years time :y
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 19:58:47
mornings might be a shocker!  :o  >:(

Not sure if its a 9.00 or 9.00 start, either way its 2 hours in total each way from here to London.

This job could be my foot in the door to the mobile industry....  :-/
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 19:59:27
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Yeah congrats Tunnie. I would take the job after all Europe will still be there in a few years time :y

Good point!  ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Markie on 27 June 2007, 20:00:00
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mornings might be a shocker!  :o  >:(

Not sure if its a 9.00 or 9.00 start, either way its 2 hours in total each way from here to London.

This job could be my foot in the door to the mobile industry....  :-/


Yuk.....ive got my foot out of it unfortuately the rest of my body wont follow cos it likes the bloody salary  >:(
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Craig_R on 27 June 2007, 20:00:04
CONGRATS MATEY WELL DONE  :y :y :y :y

Go For the Job and just Explain to them that you have a holiday booked and you might be surprised if they want you they will wait acouple of weeks for you.

WELL DONE AGAIN

Craig
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Gman on 27 June 2007, 20:12:35
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Well got the official transcript though the post today, confirmed my 2:1 degree in Multimedia Technology & Design BSc, and my 76% (A) for my project  :)

Not bad for someone who was in Special needs at school!!


Well just came back from my second interview with a company called 'Pitch', they are a mobile content company based in Covent Garden, London. On my way back i got offered the job!  :D :D :D

They offered a very attractive salary , very attractive considering I am a graduate. Trouble is they want me to start next week, which puts the brakes on my Europe trip. They offered me 2 weeks paid leave, but thats the max they can do.

So I am in 2 minds:

a) The job on offer is excellent, exactly what i want to do, with an incredible salary. But i means my europe trip can be only 2 weeks max

b) not take the job and go for the full month, maybe month and a half trip around Europe.

My concern is, that this job is too good to miss. Even the recruitment consultant mentioned the starting salary was very high for graduates.

I guess i could pack a lot in 2 weeks, I did: Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, San Fransisco in 2 weeks before.

Bit confused here about what to do  :-/ :-/

Congratulations Tunnie,well done. :y
Go for the job you may not get another chance and you have loads of time for trips abroad.
                                                  
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: STMO123 on 27 June 2007, 20:16:59
Take the job Tunnie! They're not that easy to come by you know ;)

And really well done on the 2:1. I am thrilled for you after your non-too-clever experiences at school :y
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 27 June 2007, 20:22:13
Well done Tunnie  :) Congrats  :y Have a few beers  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

You decide what you wanna do.......but imo you'll be mad to turn the job down!

Have 2 weeks in Europe...then go again next year if you wanna  :y .....maybe in a V6 Omega by then  ;)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2007, 20:23:32
If the salary was what you thought the other day, take the job. Save you leave, and next summer do Europe :y
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: STMO123 on 27 June 2007, 20:25:35
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Well done Tunnie  :) Congrats  :y Have a few beers  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

You decide what you wanna do.......but imo you'll be mad to turn the job down!

Have 2 weeks in Europe...then go again next year if you wanna  :y .....maybe in a V6 Omega by then  ;)

Or, if you're sensible enough to stay single for a while, maybe a monaro ::)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Owen on 27 June 2007, 20:31:02
Yey congrats matey!  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

But use your loaf mate, take the job, do the holiday later! 8-)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 20:33:11
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Well done Tunnie  :) Congrats  :y Have a few beers  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

You decide what you wanna do.......but imo you'll be mad to turn the job down!

Have 2 weeks in Europe...then go again next year if you wanna  :y .....maybe in a V6 Omega by then ;)

Or, if you're sensible enough to stay single for a while, maybe a monaro ::)

Don't tempt me!   >:(

I'd love a Monaro, but that might have to wait  ::)

Jaime - Salary is roughly what I thought, about 1k less than i mentioned i think. (damn recruitment consultants!!!)

99% sure i will take the job, in just a few months i will have some good cash to travel in style  8-)

Maybe replace the Senator with a 3.2 Elite  :)

What I would really like to do, is property development. My mum was impressed by my first car project, said i should try houses next!! With this salary and living at home, its a good possibility.

Does anyone know how long you have to have a job, before you can get a mortgage? Does it make a difference if I plan to buy, do-up and sell? & not a long term mortgage  :-/
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: bob.dent on 27 June 2007, 20:34:28
Well done Tunnie - top man :y :y [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

However, you've GOT to take that job. It's what you want, it's the salary you want and as Pete and others have said, Europe ain't going anywhere.

With the new job and decent salary, you'll be able to do Europe at a better time suited to you and your company, and in a bloody good car that you probably can't afford right now. Mark.......TAKE THE JOB!!!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 June 2007, 20:36:30
Well done - looks like a SHORT Euro trip to get a taster!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Golfbuddy on 27 June 2007, 20:40:49
TAKE THE JOB!!!!!!

End Of  >:(
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 20:45:40
ok ok ok ok i will take the job!  ;D


*tunnie gets the phone*

*** Ring *** Ring ***

"Hello Pitch?"

"Yes?"

"Its tunnie here, Omega Owners Forum say i should take the job. I accpet"

"oooook" says the receptionist a bit confused  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Tony H on 27 June 2007, 20:48:17
Congrats on the 2.1 mate :y
If I were you i'd take the job, you can put off the Euro trip until next year when you will be entitled to full paid leave.
I take it from the career path you have chosen, you decided not to go down the route of professional footballer ;) ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 21:03:27
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Congrats on the 2.1 mate :y
If I were you i'd take the job, you can put off the Euro trip until next year when you will be entitled to full paid leave.
I take it from the career path you have chosen, you decided not to go down the route of professional footballer ;) ;D

I am still waiting for the call up from England & Steve McClaren, but the phone has been strangely silent  :-/ -  I think my phone is broke!  ::)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: bob.dent on 27 June 2007, 21:03:58
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ok ok ok ok i will take the job!  ;D


*tunnie gets the phone*

*** Ring *** Ring ***

"Hello Pitch?"

"Yes?"

"Its tunnie here, Omega Owners Forum say i should take the job. I accpet"

"oooook" says the receptionist a bit confused  ;)  ;D

Do they know what you're spelling's like yet Mark? ;D ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 21:12:16
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ok ok ok ok i will take the job!  ;D


*tunnie gets the phone*

*** Ring *** Ring ***

"Hello Pitch?"

"Yes?"

"Its tunnie here, Omega Owners Forum say i should take the job. I accpet"

"oooook" says the receptionist a bit confused  ;)  ;D

Do they know what you're spelling's like yet Mark? ;D ;D

Sssshhhh, i can spell purfectly well tank you  >:(    ;)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: STMO123 on 27 June 2007, 21:17:07
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ok ok ok ok i will take the job!  ;D


*tunnie gets the phone*

*** Ring *** Ring ***

"Hello Pitch?"

"Yes?"

"Its tunnie here, Omega Owners Forum say i should take the job. I accpet"

"oooook" says the receptionist a bit confused  ;)  ;D

Do they know what you're spelling's like yet Mark? ;D ;D

Sssshhhh, i can spell purfectly well tank you  >:(    ;)


Wot doz it matter? Most peeple rite adverts like this enyway :(
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Nickbat on 27 June 2007, 21:24:42
Well done Tunnie!

..and take the job!! :y

(No need for a poll, it seems unanimous.)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 June 2007, 21:35:27
Yes, take the job........the next best offer might be McDonalds!

As a teacher once wrote on my form when I asked him to approve my work experience.....'work will be an experience for him'......., and it certainly will for you!

Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Chopsdad on 27 June 2007, 21:39:10
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Well done Tunnie  :) Congrats  :y Have a few beers  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

You decide what you wanna do.......but imo you'll be mad to turn the job down!

Have 2 weeks in Europe...then go again next year if you wanna  :y .....maybe in a V6 Omega by then ;)

Or, if you're sensible enough to stay single for a while, maybe a monaro ::)

Don't tempt me!   >:(

I'd love a Monaro, but that might have to wait  ::)

Jaime - Salary is roughly what I thought, about 1k less than i mentioned i think. (damn recruitment consultants!!!)

99% sure i will take the job, in just a few months i will have some good cash to travel in style  8-)

Maybe replace the Senator with a 3.2 Elite  :)

What I would really like to do, is property development. My mum was impressed by my first car project, said i should try houses next!! With this salary and living at home, its a good possibility.

Does anyone know how long you have to have a job, before you can get a mortgage? Does it make a difference if I plan to buy, do-up and sell? & not a long term mortgage  :-/

PM sent :y
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 21:42:13
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Yes, take the job........the next best offer might be McDonalds!

As a teacher once wrote on my form when I asked him to approve my work experience.....'work will be an experience for him'......., and it certainly will for you!


I think I would get bored of saying, "you want fries with that"  ::)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 21:42:57
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Well done Tunnie  :) Congrats  :y Have a few beers  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

You decide what you wanna do.......but imo you'll be mad to turn the job down!

Have 2 weeks in Europe...then go again next year if you wanna  :y .....maybe in a V6 Omega by then ;)

Or, if you're sensible enough to stay single for a while, maybe a monaro ::)

Don't tempt me!   >:(

I'd love a Monaro, but that might have to wait  ::)

Jaime - Salary is roughly what I thought, about 1k less than i mentioned i think. (damn recruitment consultants!!!)

99% sure i will take the job, in just a few months i will have some good cash to travel in style  8-)

Maybe replace the Senator with a 3.2 Elite  :)

What I would really like to do, is property development. My mum was impressed by my first car project, said i should try houses next!! With this salary and living at home, its a good possibility.

Does anyone know how long you have to have a job, before you can get a mortgage? Does it make a difference if I plan to buy, do-up and sell? & not a long term mortgage  :-/

PM sent :y

Not got anything yet?  :-/
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2007, 21:43:59
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Yes, take the job........the next best offer might be McDonalds!

As a teacher once wrote on my form when I asked him to approve my work experience.....'work will be an experience for him'......., and it certainly will for you!


I think I would get bored of saying, "you want fries with that"  ::)
I'm after that McDonalds Litter Patrol job - a nice outdoor job, nice coat, a pickup stick to save your back, and meal vouchers.....


My claim to fame is being turned down for a job at McDonalds once....
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 June 2007, 21:48:04
As for mortgages, I got one the minute I got a firm job offer, I just needed a deposit (small) and 6 months bank statements.....interestingly, the same bank wouldn't give me a current account as I had no credit history!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 27 June 2007, 22:21:15
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As for mortgages, I got one the minute I got a firm job offer, I just needed a deposit (small) and 6 months bank statements.....interestingly, the same bank wouldn't give me a current account as I had no credit history!

 ;D ;D

Just like to say a public thanks to chopsdad for a very informative PM on the world of mortgages!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Ken T on 27 June 2007, 22:24:24
Well done on the 2.1, its a good reward after all the work you put in for all those years. As regards the job, it sounds good, grab it before someone else does ( a bird in the hand......)  :y. Especially if its in the field you want to go into. I made the mistake of joining Marconi several decades ago, and things have been going downhill ever since !  ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Admin on 27 June 2007, 23:49:02
Tunnie, as all the others have said, well done on the 2:1 :)

As for the job v trip?

Take the damn job, that way we won't have James moping around missing you and those "special" moments you guys seem to share!  ;D

Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2007, 00:11:19
Well done on the degree! It's a good feeling I remember vaguely..

Sounds like your mind's made up regarding the job. I think it's the right thing to do.

Kevin
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Danny on 28 June 2007, 00:30:08
a good job with a great salary is the perfect foundation for the rest of your life, which will include as many big europe trips as you like!!

if you turned down the job and went to europe for a month, will you be returning to just as good an opportunity?
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: x25xe on 28 June 2007, 09:19:10
Just wanted to add my congrats.  Well done mate and I wish you success with the job.
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 28 June 2007, 09:24:30
cheers guys!  :y

Going to send an e-mail now and accept the job  :)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: DaveL on 28 June 2007, 09:47:43
Came in late on this one but as one of my friends once said to me when i was in a similar position to you now....'' Take the opportunity of a lifetime in the lifetime of the opportunity.'' Its taken me deep along roads that i would not have taken. With many a twist and turn that i would not have made.

Congratulations on such a good result from your hard work at Univ. Been along the special side as well at school and still managed uni x2 and a decent  job. :y

Remember if we were all good spellers then we would be contestants on 'countdown' that is why you have spell check on a computer..... ;D

Kind regards.

DaveL
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2007, 10:24:56
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cheers guys!  :y

Going to send an e-mail now and accept the job  :)
run a spell checker over you email before you send it!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Admin on 28 June 2007, 10:27:26
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cheers guys!  :y

Going to send an e-mail now and accept the job  :)
run a spell checker over you email before you send it!

Above is the perfect example of why you should do exactly that!  ;D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2007, 10:30:38
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cheers guys!  :y

Going to send an e-mail now and accept the job  :)
run a spell checker over you email before you send it!

Above is the perfect example of why you should do exactly that!  ;D
::)
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 28 June 2007, 10:44:13
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

It spell checks as i go  :D
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Golfbuddy on 28 June 2007, 12:26:18
Cut and paste this into word and see how the spell checker gets on. Then go and buy a dickshunry, :y

I have a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It plane lee marks four my revue
Miss steaks aye can knot sea

Eye ran this poem threw it
Your sure real glad two no
It's vary polished in it's weigh
My checker tolled me sew

A checker is a bless sing
It freeze yew lodes of thyme
It helps me awl stiles two reed
And aides me when aye rime

To rite with care is quite a feet
Of witch won should be proud
And wee mussed dew the best wee can
Sew flaws are knot aloud

And now bee cause my spelling
is checked with such grate flare
Their are know faults with in my site
Of nun eye am a wear

Each frays comes posed up on my screen
Eye trussed to be a joule
The checker poured over every word
To cheque sum spelling rule

That's why aye brake in two averse
By righting wants too pleas
Sow now ewe sea why aye dew prays
Such soft wear for pea seas
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: nixoro on 28 June 2007, 14:14:00
Good Luck with the new Job :y

Sounds like one not to miss
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: omegaV6CD on 28 June 2007, 19:10:26
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Well got the official transcript though the post today, confirmed my 2:1 degree in Multimedia Technology & Design BSc, and my 76% (A) for my project  :)

Not bad for someone who was in Special needs at school!!


Well just came back from my second interview with a company called 'Pitch', they are a mobile content company based in Covent Garden, London. On my way back i got offered the job!  :D :D :D

They offered a very attractive salary , very attractive considering I am a graduate. Trouble is they want me to start next week, which puts the brakes on my Europe trip. They offered me 2 weeks paid leave, but thats the max they can do.

So I am in 2 minds:

a) The job on offer is excellent, exactly what i want to do, with an incredible salary. But i means my europe trip can be only 2 weeks max

b) not take the job and go for the full month, maybe month and a half trip around Europe.

My concern is, that this job is too good to miss. Even the recruitment consultant mentioned the starting salary was very high for graduates.

I guess i could pack a lot in 2 weeks, I did: Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, San Fransisco in 2 weeks before.

Bit confused here about what to do  :-/ :-/

Congratulations mate, i wish you a bright career.
forget the holidays and start the work, you can go holidays next year.
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: amigov6 on 29 June 2007, 22:41:46
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Well got the official transcript though the post today, confirmed my 2:1 degree in Multimedia Technology & Design BSc, and my 76% (A) for my project  :)

Not bad for someone who was in Special needs at school!!


Well just came back from my second interview with a company called 'Pitch', they are a mobile content company based in Covent Garden, London. On my way back i got offered the job!  :D :D :D

They offered a very attractive salary , very attractive considering I am a graduate. Trouble is they want me to start next week, which puts the brakes on my Europe trip. They offered me 2 weeks paid leave, but thats the max they can do.

So I am in 2 minds:

a) The job on offer is excellent, exactly what i want to do, with an incredible salary. But i means my europe trip can be only 2 weeks max

b) not take the job and go for the full month, maybe month and a half trip around Europe.

My concern is, that this job is too good to miss. Even the recruitment consultant mentioned the starting salary was very high for graduates.

I guess i could pack a lot in 2 weeks, I did: Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, San Fransisco in 2 weeks before.

Bit confused here about what to do  :-/ :-/

Congratulations mate, i wish you a bright career.
forget the holidays and start the work, you can go holidays next year.
:)Well done. I never made it past O levels, RSA's & LCC's, but hear tales of graduates having to take menial jobs due to lack of positions they had hoped for so if the job & salary are right then i think you know the answer.
     Wish you well mate. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: tunnie on 29 June 2007, 22:51:47
i know what your mean about crap jobs after uni, i know a few people from my cause will get those. But thats because they are A-holes!

Those who did not take the placement year are fools too, the story is. If you do well, do a placement year and get some experience,  and do a VERY good project you will get a job.

I got my new job and kick-ass salary because of my final year project!
Title: Re: no longer a student bum!
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 29 June 2007, 23:48:53
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i know what your mean about crap jobs after uni, i know a few people from my cause will get those. But thats because they are A-holes!

Those who did not take the placement year are fools too, the story is. If you do well, do a placement year and get some experience,  and do a VERY good project you will get a job.

I got my new job and kick-ass salary because of my final year project!

Enuff of your smugness Tunnie....just get you arse down to Swindon and change my rear brake pads..... ;D

Only jesting....well done m8  :y