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Title: I've Got A Job!!!!!!
Post by: Squealey on 12 March 2010, 17:11:04
Quick background, I was made redundent last April from my job as an engineer working on primarily shrink wrap machinery, it was the second time in 7 years so I made the decision then that I wanted a job which I actually enjoyed.  I love driving so looked out for a job as a van driver or similar.

All the while I tried going self employed doing the same thing I was doing but failling miserably.

Well I kept looking and yesterday had a call from Enterprise Car Rental asking if I would be able to attend an interview today. Tbh I had applied for so many jobs that I was unsure exactly what this involved.

Turns out it was for a valeter/delivery driver, not the most prestigous job in the world for sure, but I was interested.

Apparently they had over 150 applications, and they had been interviewing for 3 days, but I got the call from their HR dept this afternoon telling  me the job was mine :y :y :y

Cr@p money to start  tbh but even when I was earning twice (almost thrice) as much I managed to loose my house :'(, plus I have prospects here to go onto better things (and Bupa)

So, not a bad day all in all. :y :y :y :y
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Post by: Welung666 on 12 March 2010, 17:13:08
That's great news Wayne, well done matey :y
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Post by: Colv on 12 March 2010, 17:18:12
Congratulations buddy!

I was made redundant meself in October but because I have a PCV Licence, Mr G Brown is putting me thru my class 2 and 1, on going right now, and I've sorted a job at the end of it too
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Post by: Richie London on 12 March 2010, 17:19:17
money coming in feeds the family. nice one matey.  :y :y
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Post by: Debs. on 12 March 2010, 17:20:19
 ;) Many congratulations; new job and new hope! :y

In a "Boys From The Black Stuff" scouse accent:......go`ed; gizza-job.....gizza....gizza! ;D
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Post by: alunonhisown on 12 March 2010, 17:20:48
Glad for you mate. Well done, you deserve it. :y
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Post by: Kai on 12 March 2010, 17:24:32
Congratulations Squealey, i too got a job at rental company and start on april the first ;)  :y :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 12 March 2010, 17:26:06
Well done Wayne. They say its easier to find a job when you already have one so keep looking for the job you want ;)
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Post by: Entwood on 12 March 2010, 17:40:38
Nice one ...   :y :y :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 12 March 2010, 17:40:54
Brilliant Squealey,really pleased for you. Your circumstances are very similar to mine ,so I know how you feel. I am now in a job with a lot less money than previously but I am much happier in my work than I had been for many years. Hope it all works out well for you. :y
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 12 March 2010, 17:46:58
realy chuffed for you and your family mate  :y

we will give you a couple of pay days then we are all coming down to boston so you can take us all out on the pish  ;) ;D ;D ;D

good luck and hope it works out for yeh
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Post by: joshwyatt on 12 March 2010, 18:00:44
That is great news, I am glad to hear it  :y
Pete's right, it's all about networking...you'll no doubt impress others you work with, or someone may spot you and pass your details around to another company with an even better job.
This time next year Rodney...we'll be millionaires  :D
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Post by: Gaffers on 12 March 2010, 18:07:49
Congrats mate, it's always good to hear of a fellow OOfer doing well :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 March 2010, 18:08:42
I'm really pleased for you!

It seems we're getting more and more of these stories of good fortune now :y :y :y
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Post by: chalcroft on 12 March 2010, 18:09:46
Well done. Been in the same position myself. Having been made redundant twice within two years. Thats the way the printing industry is these days! Not easy to find any work even for rubbish money at the mo. I wish you the very best of luck in your new job.
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Post by: Del Boy on 12 March 2010, 19:01:55
Good news mate  :y :y
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 12 March 2010, 19:14:14
congrats :y :y
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Post by: Squealey on 12 March 2010, 19:24:15
Well, what can I say. Thanks ever so much to you all for your kind words, I don't think you know how much they mean to me.

Since joining this forum I feel like I've found a place I belong. I can come on here and vent my frustration or (as in this case) my happiness and know that you will all have your own opinions and aren't afraid to say them, thats what makes it work so well.

Plus, the help you all give me has saved me a small fortune in the past year and I honestly doubt I'd be driving a Miggy if it wasn't for this site.


Im not really active on any other forums but I obviously take a peek every now and then, and it amazes me the amount of negative comments people get and arguements that get started over nothing. Yes I know there are a couple of times that people have thrown their toys out of their pram but its such a rare occurence on here.

LONG LIVE OOF :y :y :y :y :y

 :-[Right, gay mode deactivated - Boobs And Ladys Bums, Spit ;D ;D ;D ;D That feels better ;)
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Post by: Del Boy on 12 March 2010, 19:27:43
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Well, what can I say. Thanks ever so much to you all for your kind words, I don't think you know how much they mean to me.

Since joining this forum I feel like I've found a place I belong. I can come on here and vent my frustration or (as in this case) my happiness and know that you will all have your own opinions and aren't afraid to say them, thats what makes it work so well.

Plus, the help you all give me has saved me a small fortune in the past year and I honestly doubt I'd be driving a Miggy if it wasn't for this site.


Im not really active on any other forums but I obviously take a peek every now and then, and it amazes me the amount of negative comments people get and arguements that get started over nothing. Yes I know there are a couple of times that people have thrown their toys out of their pram but its such a rare occurence on here.

LONG LIVE OOF :y :y :y :y :y

 :-[Right, gay mode deactivated - Boobs And Ladys Bums, Spit ;D ;D ;D ;D That feels better ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mr ICE man on 12 March 2010, 19:28:51
well done mate!!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: sexydaz on 12 March 2010, 19:33:18
congrats..works work be it stacking shelves or fixing brains its feeds the kids and pays bills :y
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Post by: jonnycool on 12 March 2010, 19:50:35
Congratulations mate, I can remember the times when you've been pee'd off on here, you deserve a bit of luck. Well done  :y
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Post by: STMO999 on 12 March 2010, 19:57:00
That's good news Wayne and, as they say, while you're doing one job, you can always be looking for another. :y
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Post by: Squealey on 12 March 2010, 19:57:18
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Congratulations mate, I can remember the times when you've been pee'd off on here, you deserve a bit of luck. Well done  :y

Me, Pee'd off, Never ::) ::)
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Post by: jonnycool on 12 March 2010, 19:59:46
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Congratulations mate, I can remember the times when you've been pee'd off on here, you deserve a bit of luck. Well done  :y

Me, Pee'd off, Never ::) ::)
Don't make me look for them  ;D
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Post by: Squealey on 12 March 2010, 20:08:21
I spent ages in Merthyr Tydfil last year, stayed in the Premier Travel Inn near the Co-op supermarket at the bottom of the hill, plus spent a few nights in a family run hotel right in the middle of the town. Was working in a company which was in the next village up from the Asda on top of the hill.
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Post by: jonnycool on 12 March 2010, 20:21:55
I work in that Asda mate :y
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Post by: Squealey on 12 March 2010, 20:27:54
Brought many a packet of sweets and bottles of drink for my hotel room in there. Theres some brilliant driving roads in your area :y :y
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 March 2010, 20:49:13
Well done :y :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 12 March 2010, 21:13:21
Well done Squealey mate, i'm 'made up' for you! :y :y :y
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Post by: jonnycool on 12 March 2010, 21:13:36
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Brought many a packet of sweets and bottles of drink for my hotel room in there. Theres some brilliant driving roads in your area :y :y
Yep, you're right about that, Top Gear have been around quite a few times. It's good to have a blast on your own around here sometimes, bikers in particular love it  :y
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Post by: Dodger on 12 March 2010, 21:41:58
Get in there Wayne!!!  Well done mate. couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke.
Know how it feels, been laid off twice in last few years. the feeling when you get a job is just great...

Top Man  :y  :y
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Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 12 March 2010, 22:11:28
Well done Wayne mate .............