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lufcgirl wrote: »

I live right next to fields though!! lol I'm scared I hate the things!!

I am indeed drinking copious amounts of coca-cola which my mother is ready to shoot me dead for, for damaging my health. It seems the sunny weather makes everyone more optimistic about jobs...and it's deadly being off in this weather too!

Are you in Newcastle or Ireland at the moment lufcgirl, because I didn't think there were any snakes in the Emerald Isle?

Louise22

I have a dilema people.....

I have offered a job (YAY) but the start date is not until the 1st of September - now, I want to work between then, obviously, but finding a job just for two months is proving to be hard....I dont want to sit on my ar8e for the next two months, but like I say, getting a job for the short period is nigh on impossible. I was thinking of volunteering, as at least it will keep me busy and I have not been doing nothing.

Advice please?

sackcloth

Dear All,

Today have already been out for a long nature walk with the dogs so my exercise quota is already full. I agree with you Medini, try not to give up everything all in one go and at least if you have a gym membership then you will be using it to the max at the moment.

Apart from that, well, I've had a few more calls from some agencies yesterday and am being put forward for a couple more jobs. I've tweaked my CV and uploaded it on the Reed site so that will jump around the ether to the agencies who may have something.

However, I have a quandry that I'd like some feedback from you all on. And please be honest, but can you be kind too?

One of the interviews I had this week has turned out to be successful and they have offered me the job. BUT, the office where it is based is already just outside my travelling options so it would have been a stretch to get there but do-able. However, they are intending to move to a new office further away very soon, at least 1 hour + drive away. The salary will not really cover the travelling expenses and the hours are "flexible" with the onus on me to be flexible on a 24/7 basis.

My quandry is should I take this job on a short term contract to see if it turns out okay even if they move despite the fact that it will cost me a lot to travel, plus the hours mean that my whole work-life balance is shot to pieces? I don't think it would be fair to the company to start the role and then give up after a month or so if it didn't work out.

I have other very definite irons in fires which I would prefer to follow and they will be coming up in the next month. This would also allow me to have time at home developing my own business and would give me the opportunity to actually do something for myself.

I know you are probably all shouting at me to take the job, so your advice would be a real help. My OH has been very supportive saying that it's not the role that I want and it will be too difficult to work out the logistics as I can't go by public transport very easily (will add around 3 hours to my working day).

And yes, I'm making excuses here and I hate myself for thinking about turning it down but I know that life will be pretty difficult for me and the family if I do...

Oh my word, who said it was easy...???
Sackcloth.

sackcloth

Louise22 wrote: »

I have a dilema people.....

I have offered a job (YAY) but the start date is not until the 1st of September - now, I want to work between then, obviously, but finding a job just for two months is proving to be hard....I dont want to sit on my ar8e for the next two months, but like I say, getting a job for the short period is nigh on impossible. I was thinking of volunteering, as at least it will keep me busy and I have not been doing nothing.

Advice please?

Hi Louise,

Well we are a pretty pair today with our quandries. Well done on securing a position :T

I'd sign up with your local agencies as there is always a lot of odd days work available especially while the summer holidays are on. And it'll get you back in to a work mode.

Cheers,
Sackcloth.

rosered1963

Hi everyone

Sackcloth: "One of the interviews I had this week has turned out to be successful and they have offered me the job. BUT, the office where it is based is already just outside my travelling options so it would have been a stretch to get there but do-able. However, they are intending to move to a new office further away very soon, at least 1 hour + drive away. The salary will not really cover the travelling expenses and the hours are "flexible" with the onus on me to be flexible on a 24/7 basis.

My quandry is should I take this job on a short term contract to see if it turns out okay even if they move despite the fact that it will cost me a lot to travel, plus the hours mean that my whole work-life balance is shot to pieces? I don't think it would be fair to the company to start the role and then give up after a month or so if it didn't work out."

I agree with you - I wouldn't take it. Speaking from personal experience. You'll get something more suitable. Just my opinion though. RR

scrooge2008

I had a similar quandry Sackcloth. I was offered a job, a while back, that would have got me to my monetary target, but would have been a real strain on the family. There was a lot of shift work involved.

I was all ready to take it, but my husband talked me out of it, and with hindsight I think he was right.

I am doing all sorts of odds and sods at the moment, but my family are happy, as it all fits around them, and we are just about getting by. Whatever you decide, congratulations on getting the job, that should be a terrific boost to your confidence !!!

Great work too Louise. I hope you allow yourself some time to sit on your ar...se, knowing that you have a job to look forward too. I am sure you have worked very hard to get where you are.

Good to have you back rosered.

I have lurked on the self-employment thread Horace and I have always been impressed with your determination to succeed, and pinched a few tips off you too, if the truth be known.

Louise22

Thanks guys - I suppose I have worked hard - I have sent so many applications away that I have spent hours and hours and on, and had so many interviews - in the last 10 days alone I have had 7!

rosered1963

Hello everyone!

Well done Louise!

What a lovely bunch of motivated people on here. I was having a dip until I re-read this thread this afternoon.

Scrooge - Hi! I am the same - doing all sorts of bits and pieces and getting by. I can't think what I did with that big salary I used to have - wasted most of it probably. Being out of full time work and very short of money has made me realise that with a bit of thought, you can get by on far less money. When I get a decent income again, I will never be a spendthrift! I might even save

Hope everyone is having a great day (despite the humidity - urghhh)

RR X

Louise22

The weather has became much fresher here today - been raining most of the day and it is bliss! Well I sent my conditional offer back, and now I just have to get my referencing checked...i hope it goes ok!

This thread is a nice place to come and I agree - it is very uplifting.

rosered1963

Great Louise - keep us informed