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Offline Seanl

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #20 on: 02 October 2011, 08:54 »
You probably know your gonna have to sell one or two of your cars. Do it now. The quicker you can free up a few K the better. You really need to figure out which path of employment you want to take. Dont mean it in a harsh way, but pull your finger out, decide what you want, and with the money free you can start booking courses. Put CV's everywhere. Dont wallow in self pity about loosing your job, think like you would when doing something to your car, get enthusiatic and pig headed about finding a job, and dont be disheartened if turned down for a few. Old dogs can learn new tricks.  :lipsrsealed:. Employers will take you on if you have more than just a few years to offer them, and if you've payed for all your training yourself, they will look on you favourably. You dont have to have bags of experience, just prove how enthusiastic you are about the role, and tell them how successful you've been in previous employment. Good luck mate, and hope things work out well for you.
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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #21 on: 02 October 2011, 10:05 »
As said, get the CV updated and get it onto sites like Monster and Jobcentre plus. I was amazed how much interest I got from agencies through the Jobcentre site alone (still getting it too which is giving me some interesting options if I decide not to stay in my recently found job).

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #22 on: 02 October 2011, 19:55 »
You probably know your gonna have to sell one or two of your cars. Do it now. The quicker you can free up a few K the better. You really need to figure out which path of employment you want to take. Dont mean it in a harsh way, but pull your finger out, decide what you want, and with the money free you can start booking courses. Put CV's everywhere. Dont wallow in self pity about loosing your job, think like you would when doing something to your car, get enthusiatic and pig headed about finding a job, and dont be disheartened if turned down for a few. Old dogs can learn new tricks.  :lipsrsealed:. Employers will take you on if you have more than just a few years to offer them, and if you've payed for all your training yourself, they will look on you favourably. You dont have to have bags of experience, just prove how enthusiastic you are about the role, and tell them how successful you've been in previous employment. Good luck mate, and hope things work out well for you.

I only have 1 car thats the Tig , but I do like a bit of self pity  :grin: I will get another job if it kills me thanks for the support chaps ,, some great guys on here love this forum  :kiss:

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #23 on: 02 October 2011, 19:58 »
Can only echo the advice above.  I was made redundant last month and it sucks big time but I've applied for numerous jobs, had a few interviews and have been offered a temporary position for a few weeks though I'm hoping for something a little more permanent

Don't expect ANY help from the government for being made redundant; I couldn't even qualify for free transport to go pick orders in Amazon's depot in Swansea  :rolleyes:

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« Reply #24 on: 02 October 2011, 20:47 »
Can only echo the advice above.  I was made redundant last month and it sucks big time but I've applied for numerous jobs, had a few interviews and have been offered a temporary position for a few weeks though I'm hoping for something a little more permanent

Don't expect ANY help from the government for being made redundant; I couldn't even qualify for free transport to go pick orders in Amazon's depot in Swansea  :rolleyes:

Had Labour stayed in power , I feel pretty certain things wouldn't be this bad work wise ?? :rolleyes:

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #25 on: 02 October 2011, 20:48 »
Can only echo the advice above.  I was made redundant last month and it sucks big time but I've applied for numerous jobs, had a few interviews and have been offered a temporary position for a few weeks though I'm hoping for something a little more permanent

Don't expect ANY help from the government for being made redundant; I couldn't even qualify for free transport to go pick orders in Amazon's depot in Swansea  :rolleyes:

Had Labour stayed in power , I feel pretty certain things wouldn't be this bad work wise ?? :rolleyes:

My problem was my boss / owner of the company couldn't be bothered  :rolleyes:  Decided he wanted to make money from property rather than continuing the company his grandfather started over 80 years ago

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #26 on: 02 October 2011, 20:58 »
Can only echo the advice above.  I was made redundant last month and it sucks big time but I've applied for numerous jobs, had a few interviews and have been offered a temporary position for a few weeks though I'm hoping for something a little more permanent

Don't expect ANY help from the government for being made redundant; I couldn't even qualify for free transport to go pick orders in Amazon's depot in Swansea  :rolleyes:

Had Labour stayed in power , I feel pretty certain things wouldn't be this bad work wise ?? :rolleyes:

My problem was my boss / owner of the company couldn't be bothered  :rolleyes:  Decided he wanted to make money from property rather than continuing the company his grandfather started over 80 years ago

Who's mapped your Audi Rhyso ?

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #27 on: 02 October 2011, 21:38 »
Really sorry to hear that Steve. But I'm sure your bounce back.

Did a quick google for jobs in your line.... not sure if these links are anygood.

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4362525/criminal-justice-engagement-service-cjes-practitioner/

http://www.servicecare.org.uk/job-descriptions/youth-offending-teams.asp


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« Reply #28 on: 02 October 2011, 22:08 »
Really sorry to hear that Steve. But I'm sure your bounce back.

Did a quick google for jobs in your line.... not sure if these links are anygood.

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4362525/criminal-justice-engagement-service-cjes-practitioner/

http://www.servicecare.org.uk/job-descriptions/youth-offending-teams.asp

Thats who I work for Martin WDP lol  :wink:

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Re: Losing your job ?
« Reply #29 on: 02 October 2011, 22:34 »
Can only echo the advice above.  I was made redundant last month and it sucks big time but I've applied for numerous jobs, had a few interviews and have been offered a temporary position for a few weeks though I'm hoping for something a little more permanent

Don't expect ANY help from the government for being made redundant; I couldn't even qualify for free transport to go pick orders in Amazon's depot in Swansea  :rolleyes:

Had Labour stayed in power , I feel pretty certain things wouldn't be this bad work wise ?? :rolleyes:

My problem was my boss / owner of the company couldn't be bothered  :rolleyes:  Decided he wanted to make money from property rather than continuing the company his grandfather started over 80 years ago

Who's mapped your Audi Rhyso ?

Me in the street outside my house  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:












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Back on topic slightly, use the time you got to apply for jobs.  Your employer has to give you a reasonable amount of time each work to look for jobs and attend interviews  :wink: