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Re: Work
Posted: 03 Mar 2020, 19:32
by Kwacky
Good luck
Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 09:56
by Rossgo
Fair play Kwacky. Don't let them get you down, hope you manage to find another office quickly
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Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 18:59
by D6Nutz
D6Nutz wrote:Interview day tomorrow, the merry-go-round goes round once again.
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Job done. New contract starting in just over 2 weeks. I think that must be a record for, first contact about the position was 6 days ago.
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Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 19:16
by Kwacky
Where at?
Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 19:51
by D6Nutz
Kwacky wrote:Where at?
It's a fairly small company in Reading that writes executive search software. Easy commute, 25 mins on the bike or option of the train.
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Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 20:38
by Kwacky
Good location then. Nice.
Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 21:01
by duke63
Top work, Jon.
Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 21:22
by C00kiemonster
D6Nutz wrote:Kwacky wrote:Where at?
It's a fairly small company in Reading that writes executive search software. Easy commute, 25 mins on the bike or option of the train.
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Nice - i know you didnt like your current contract

Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 21:33
by Cav
Congratulations mate! Cracking job!
Re: Work
Posted: 04 Mar 2020, 22:51
by D6Nutz
Cheers all.
C00kiemonster wrote:D6Nutz wrote:Kwacky wrote:Where at?
It's a fairly small company in Reading that writes executive search software. Easy commute, 25 mins on the bike or option of the train.
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Nice - i know you didnt like your current contract

One of the biggest benefits of contracting, there are downsides, but being able to just up an move when a job gets on your tits is great for stress levels.
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Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 11:29
by Kwacky
I'm officially back at work.
My target for the next two weeks has been reduced to 0% then it's at 50% for two months.
I can go on any training courses I want to.
Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 11:53
by D6Nutz
I forsee a couple of months of training getting ready for a new job
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Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 12:22
by Kwacky
and test riding motorbikes

Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 22:27
by kiwikrasher
I know the changes at work haven’t gone the way you’d like but I hope your feeling better for your break.
Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 22:47
by Kwacky
Yep, that's the main issue. But at least HR are involved now. The moment there's any trouble u can kick off.
I've just got to watch it on the new job front. I have to give 3 months notice. Then when I move it's 3 or 6 months probation and it's not uncommon in this profession to refuse holiday during probation. So that means missing out on the family summer holidays.
It won't stop me me looking though. I can ask about holidays if I get any offers
Re: Work
Posted: 05 Mar 2020, 23:56
by kiwikrasher
Kwacky wrote:Yep, that's the main issue. But at least HR are involved now. The moment there's any trouble u can kick off.
I've just got to watch it on the new job front. I have to give 3 months notice. Then when I move it's 3 or 6 months probation and it's not uncommon in this profession to refuse holiday during probation. So that means missing out on the family summer holidays.
It won't stop me me looking though. I can ask about holidays if I get any offers
The way things are going mate, by the time you guys hit summer you won’t be able to travel without a 2 week COVID-19 isolation period! Summer holidays this year might be scuppered even without a new job.
Re: Work
Posted: 10 Mar 2020, 12:27
by Kwacky
I've got a telephone chat with a recruitment consultant tomorrow. I know they're the spawn of the devil but they're driven by commission so they do make sure you're getting interviews.
Re: Work
Posted: 10 Mar 2020, 23:19
by Cav
Some of them are actually decent but you need to keep chasing them that's for sure
Re: Work
Posted: 11 Mar 2020, 15:24
by Kwacky
Spoke to the recruitment bod. It's a bit quiet at the moment as firms sort out their budgets. She reckons the market will open up again after April.
Re: Work
Posted: 11 Mar 2020, 19:10
by D6Nutz
Kwacky wrote:Spoke to the recruitment bod. It's a bit quiet at the moment as firms sort out their budgets. She reckons the market will open up again after April.
This virus crap is going to slow stuff up as well.
The bank has got a massive people shuffle going on at the moment. Some people are being sent to different offices with access to their normal office being revoked, others are working from home indefinitely with access to all sites revoked. It's madness.
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