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is this job for real?!

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/Internet/viewVacancy.do?selectedVacancy=55&ref=BWH/20787

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of xxxxx who are operating as an employment agency. Must have experience and relevant cards.

Required to stop the tides coming in from the sea. This is an ongoing temporary position.


You can apply for this job by telephoning 0.....
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)

Comments

  • Yes-I am not a human, I am a fully qualified flood defence wall. I was built in the 90's to keep the tides at bay-lol!!!

    What a bizarre job-btw, you have to type in bwh/20787 in keywords, to view the vacancy!

    Thanks for posting this though, it made me laugh!!
    Loan-£3600 only 24 months of payments to go!!!
    All debt consolodated and cards destroyed!!
    As D'Ream would sing 'Things.....can only get better'!!!
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
    10,000 Posts
    Yes, it is a proper job. I take it you haven't lived by the sea for long?
    Gone ... or have I?
  • yes i have.

    the funny bit was they think someone can hold back the tide, lol!
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
    10,000 Posts
    yes i have.

    the funny bit was they think someone can hold back the tide, lol!

    Maybe if you didn't take things so literally you would not still be seeking employment? :rolleyes:

    If you saw a job which involved heating up food would you expect to stand there and hug the food until it got warm, or would you use relevant tools to do the job? Common sense is always useful! ;)
    Gone ... or have I?
  • catnap53
    catnap53 Posts: 232 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Only apply if you have the relevant qualifications, previous applicants (King Canut) need not reapply
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