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Lyda*Rose
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Clarence
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Thank you for the prayers. If ever there was a time I've felt prayed for, this was it.
I got a job offer yesterday and it was for a role that has potential to go places, if I can keep my nerve. I'm really excited about it.
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Huia
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Best wishes for your new job Clarence. ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
for the interview Mousethief.
Zappa, good luck with the search.
Huia
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Brilliant news, Clarence
Best wishes, mousethief, for the job interview on Monday.
(I found out, in passing, earlier this week / the end of last week that I have no guaranteed job in September. There was a general chat about the budget and I don't think I was supposed to have picked up quite so quickly that a proposed role has gone into the budget for approval, but is not so far agreed. "Kipper" "stitched" "like" "a" and "up" come to mind.)
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Piglet
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Excellent news, Clarence!
Zappa and Mousethief - good luck!
I may need a spot of luck too; I submitted an on-line application today for the first time in my life. I really have no idea what chance I've got - it looks like the sort of job I did for 15 years when we were in Belfast - but whether they'll be suitably impressed by my weird and very ancient Scottish qualifications remains to be seen.
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Sarasa
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Great news Clarence, and good luck to all those searching.
Curiosity Killed, I hope you get something sorted for September pronto.
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Doone
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Excellent news Clarence!
for CK, MT and Zappa
[ 22. July 2016, 13:10: Message edited by: Doone ]
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chive
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I found out this week that I've got not one but two interviews coming up for different jobs. I want to stay where I am but unfortunately there isn't going to be a position for me. Both jobs look interesting and I have the skills to be good at both of them.
But I've not had an interview since 2001 so I am a wee bit unsure about the whole thing. My current boss is going to go over things with me this week but I'm still very nervous. Part of the problem is that I've worn uniform for the last decade which is fine for one of the posts as it's in the same department but the other one is a non uniformed job. I don't own any smart interview clothes and I don't know what people wear in non uniformed roles. Is black trousers and a shirt okay? All my non uniform shoes are pink - is that likely to be a problem? ![[Ultra confused]](graemlins/confused2.gif)
I know I'm using the clothes thing to deflect my anxiety but I'm not a clothes person so I really don't know what to do.
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Piglet
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I'd say that black trousers and a shirt of whatever colour takes your fancy would be about right. Have you got time/money to invest in a pair of black shoes or sandals (depending on the climate of where you live)?
Hope everything goes well. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Lia
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Good luck to all searching and interviewing, especially to Chive - I quite like interviews, but not the dressing up part!
After much agonising, I have decided to leave my current job and go for the riskiest of the 3 job offers I had from the civil service. I know I am incredibly lucky (have also had to wait a long time for this good spell, so hope those who currently feel hopeless might feel encouraged).
However, I am moving from an IT role in the private sector to HR in the public sector and I am truly scared I might not manage the change. Prayers much appreciated and if you have any advice and / or work in this area, any PMs will be gratefully received.
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Piglet
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What Doone said - be brave, and enjoy the challenge!
I'm rather the opposite about interviews - I quite enjoy deciding what I'm going to wear*, but the interview itself scares me witless!
* Having said that, I've just realised that my current default interview outfit (a black pinstripe trouser-suit) is in the wardrobe in St. John's and I'm in Fredericton. Oh well, I probably won't get asked for interview anyway ... ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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Lia
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Thank you guys! Will let you know how it goes.
This thread has been a great source of support - just reading other people's stories made me feel less alone and dejected when I was job hunting.
PS I can't read my PMs at the moment due to browser weirdness, so apologies to anyone who might get in touch that way. Should be sorted soon.
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Lamb Chopped
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Feeling like a cat at the front door--can't decide which side of it I want to be on.
I've been in church-related work for most of my adult life, despite being a layperson. I left it three years ago after another mega-screw-up which made me think that I'd be better off with secular employers, because when they behaved like bastards I could at least fool myself that they didn't know any better. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Working in the temple of Mammon, and feeling very out of place despite very nice people--but it's just weird to have "making money" as an ultimate corporate goal. I've been in human care too long.
Now someone's dangling a possible return to that in front of me--but it's back in the church, eek!
Nothing may come of it. My cynicism level is at an all time high when it comes to employment.
And yet...
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Celtic Knotweed
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About a month after interview, and we've been informed that senior management have decided to fund permanent posts for the team size we have. So I probably, hopefully, have a job.
Now a colleague and I have to wait to get that in writing. In August, with people on leave...
Good luck Lia, Piglet, LC, and anyone else hunting at the mo!
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Piglet
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Excellent news, CK!
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chive
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Well I crashed and burned the first interview. It wasn't helped by the fact it was the same day and 500 miles from the funeral of one of my closest friends so I had to make the decision of which to attend. I guess I chose wrong.
Another interview in a fortnight and my confidence is a bit tanked. I need to kick my arse to get me going again.
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Jengie jon
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Chive
For future reference, ringing an interviewing company and saying it is the same day as a close friends funeral would you mind rearranging is a good strategy. The worst that can happen is that they say "no" when you then have to make the decision. If you decide to go ahead then they know how important the job is to you and they are forewarned that you will not be on top form if you do turn up. If you decide not to go ahead then if they do not find a candidate you should be able to reapply.
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Lamb Chopped
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quote:
Originally posted by chive:
Well I crashed and burned the first interview. It wasn't helped by the fact it was the same day and 500 miles from the funeral of one of my closest friends so I had to make the decision of which to attend. I guess I chose wrong.
Another interview in a fortnight and my confidence is a bit tanked. I need to kick my arse to get me going again.
(((chive)))
For what it's worth, I failed my doctoral orals--first student in 100 years, I'm sure--because my father died two weeks before, and I was far too blasted mentally to even consider that I could have asked for a rescheduling. Got there and didn't know how to answer "What is your name?"
Yours was a perfectly normal human reaction, and I'm guessing if you called them and said "Look, I'm sorry about the interview, I had just lost someone close to me," they would understand and possibly give you a do-over. If they did not, that's not a place you want to work.
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Piglet
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I can commiserate, Chive. Many moons ago, a colleague of my dad's died, and my parents were abroad on holiday. If I could, I would have attended his funeral on their behalf, but I had a scheduled driving test, which I failed. My excuse was that I was thinking, I really should be in the Cathedral at the moment (although if I'm honest, maybe I just wasn't a very good driver).
I passed next time - I'd like to think that M. was looking out for me from heaven. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Hope your next interview goes better.
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Lia
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(((Chive)))
Have been in similar situations and that amount of sadness / anxiety definitely prevents you from showing your true skills.
Prayers for the next interview
ps Am starting the famous new job on Monday and am scared (and worried I made the wrong choice in leaving my current role). I will try and stay positive but atm I am inwardly screaming for help (and trying to find a property to buy, too)
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Firenze
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quote:
Originally posted by Lia:
ps Am starting the famous new job on Monday and am scared (and worried I made the wrong choice in leaving my current role). I will try and stay positive but atm I am inwardly screaming for help (and trying to find a property to buy, too)
Heavy. I remember getting a job which paid enough for me to buy my first flat. The convergence of the two meant I spent the initial weeks in the new job covered in nettle rash.
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Piglet
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You got nettle-rash from your first flat??? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Lia, I hope everything goes well with the new job and the house-hunting; I can sympathise, as we're currently house-hunting, and when we get back from holiday, I'll be looking for a job as well.
They say that moving house and changing jobs are two of the most stressful life-events you can have, so you absolutely have my prayers that yours go smoothly on both counts.
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mousethief
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Had an interview on Monday that I really, really wanted to get. School that I student taught at. Great relationships with many people there. Found out today I didn't get it. It's affecting me rather badly.
Had another interview today, but it's only a 0.7 FTE position. Good school. Certainly wouldn't be my first choice. Currently the only thing on the table.
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Leorning Cniht
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quote:
Originally posted by Jengie jon:
For future reference, ringing an interviewing company and saying it is the same day as a close friends funeral would you mind rearranging is a good strategy.
If you're going to do this, be specific. Say that you've suffered a bereavement and that the funeral is that day. Don't ask to reschedule for unspecified "personal reasons" or you'll sound like a total flake.
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Firenze
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quote:
Originally posted by Piglet:
You got nettle-rash from your first flat???
Not specifically. From the combined stress of starting a new job and committing every penny I didn't have to buying an unknown quantity I wasn't even sure I wanted.
Oddly, that has not recurred. My psychosomatic responses have moved on to larger and grander projects I fancy.
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Curiosity killed ...
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Best wishes to Lia with the new job and flat hunting.
Sorry to hear that you didn't get the job, mousethief and chive. Commiserations.
I am still bogged down working, procrastination are us, rewriting reports for tutors who I have said for years, in some cases, are not up to the job and need to go, knowing full well that no-one is going in September, other than those capable of getting a new job. This isn't as impossible as it sounds as many of the tutors are on temporary contracts and we have had a number of students move on with far fewer replacing them. I, in theory, have a much better paid permanent job in September. I am so far unconvinced that the higher powers are going to approve this in the budget.
I need to stop procrastinating and start job applications. There's one I really fancy, but I probably don't stand a chance. However I have no chance at all if I don't put an application in.
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Sarasa
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Good luck for everyone job hunting, and commiserations for those who didn't get jobs they really wanted. I know how much that hurts, specially if it is somewhere where you already ahve connections.
I retire in October, and at present am dithering about whether or not to look for a temp Christmas job to top up my pension.
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Lia
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Thank you guys!! It is so good to know someone understands how stressful this is.
Firenze - thank you for sharing that . It made me smile and I feel very similarly re the options for my property purchase. Not sure I really want any of them but I can't be too picky in London...and I know I am lucky to have options!
Best of luck to all hunters - It took such a long time to find a job I think I want and I remember the despair of the process very well. It sounds trite, but don't give up! Prayers coming your way.
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mousethief
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New interview Monday 13:20 Seattle time. Already interviewed twice with this district. Was offered the first job and turned it down for problems the current job shares. (Didn't get offered the second job.) But that was over a month ago, and the school year is very nigh.
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mousethief
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Yay, got the job! The school year has already started so I'm a bit behind the 8 ball. I will start in the classroom on Tuesday (for non-US types, Monday is a holiday). I still don't have an email or access to the online grading or anything. I'm hoping that will get sorted tomorrow, but we'll see.
The important thing is that I have a job, in a good district, under a good principal (according to a friend who's been in the district 18 years). I will be teaching an elective course and not a required course (intro to having fun with computers basically), and one that looks like a blast. I'm very much looking forward to it!
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Have a blast, mousethief! I miss the classroom so badly!
My nephew finally landed what looks like a good job after two whole years of searching in vain. He has Asperger's syndrome -- pray that he can cope and that they'll love him.
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Pigwidgeon
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Sarasa
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Brilliant news Mousetheif, sounds fun. Good news about your nephew too, Miss Amanda.
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Piglet
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Congratulations Mousethief - hope it's everything you hope it is.
Also congrats to Miss Amanda's nephew.
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alto n a soprano who can read music
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Huia
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I just saw your news Mousethief
Have fun!
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Clarence
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Great news mousethief - may it all go splendidly!
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chive
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I got the second job I interviewed for. Which is a very good thing as I was bored out my mind of applications.
Now I just have to keep the anxiety of starting a new job at bay and think through the finances of reducing my income by a third. It is manageable and the pay off of no more shift work and no more commute and interesting work is definitely worth it.
Thank you all for all your support and advice.
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Sioni Sais
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Congratulations chive and best wishes for the new job!
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Welease Woderwick
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No more shift work and no more commuting?
It definitely sounds worth it!
Every good wish for that, chive.
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