Clothing Allowance

stickyvikki

yeah its an assesment day so lasts 8 til 4.30 but as i am to believe i may not even pass round one so might end up back home after an hour. i got a hotel for £33 which is 5 mins away from station and interview but that was with train line for £187 if anyone knows anyhthing better?

screamer

Yes you can get a grant, but you are only allowed to go to certain shops. You won't be given a big wad of cash and told to spend it how you like, it will be pre-arranged through the store (I know Dorothy Perkins is one of them), the Job centre will give you a piece of paper to verify who you are and the staff will let the Jobcentre know how much you have spent!! It's the government's money and you have to apply for it!

You won't be able to claim money back by saying you've had to borrow some money off a friend. That won't wash or everyone would be down there trying to get money to pay off loans from friends. If you have the friends to start with, I'm sure any of them would cough up a tenner to help you get a job and you can pay it back in your own time!

Good luck with the jobfinding.

Explain why a blouse and Black trousers/skirt isn't adequate for a job interview, even if it is for cabin crew? If the smart look isn't good enough then I'm sure they're not going to want to set on a size 16 woman. I'm not being cruel, I'm just giving my opinion!!

National Express often work out cheaper than trains too. Pre booking would make it even cheaper!! £48 return from what I've just seen!!

Bogof_Babe

Can you have the £33 hotel room and book your train journey elsewhere? There are £94.50 returns on www.eastcoast.co.uk - now that you are travelling on Thursday there's more to choose from. e.g. Depart 14.26 from Newcastle, arrive Luton Parkway 18.34 - gives you time to unwind in your hotel and get a decent night's kip.

stickyvikki

Thanks Screamer. Yeah thats why a suit jacket would probably be a little better to hide the belly ive getting. yeah they have height and weight restrictions but im hoping to lose the extra weight ive gained as training is months. but unfortunatly im not able to lose it by friday. and was that on national express website? do you have details? as id rather go by coach anyway as saves me changing at 3 stations do they get me there for 8 in morning that would be fab thanks.

stickyvikki

it wasnt it was part of a deal thing but if i can get east coast for that then i will be able to afford the £45 or whatever extra it will be for room thanks :-)

dmg24

I don't know about Easyjet but I know some airlines weigh you, so hiding your tummy may not work!

I think you missed my post - how tall are you? I might be able to post you something?

stickyvikki

hi im 5ft8", sorry yeah i missed your post thanks for the support on weight issue lol! they probs will think im a bit bigger but its just an issue i have with turning up in black trousers and just a blouse as im sure if anyone has seen an air hostess they wear jackets?? and look extremely glamourous. I may not get the job for my weight but at least im trying x :-)

stickyvikki

its first choice world of tui ;-)

dmg24

stickyvikki wrote: »

hi im 5ft8", sorry yeah i missed your post thanks for the support on weight issue lol! they probs will think im a bit bigger but its just an issue i have with turning up in black trousers and just a blouse as im sure if anyone has seen an air hostess they wear jackets?? and look extremely glamourous. I may not get the job for my weight but at least im trying x :-)

Not all wear jackets, and I've just had a quick look at the spec and it doesn't seem to specify a certain weight. I am sure that you could get away with a nice blouse and trousers, and maybe a nice cardigan? TBH I think you would look better in a nice blouse and trousers, than a cheap jacket and trousers.

I think my trousers will be too short, but I'll drop you a PM tomorrow night if I find anything (off out to the pub now!).

stickyvikki

thank you very much dmg24. really appreciate the help! id be more comfortable in a cardigan i was just under the impression that i would have to be all dolled up! have a drink for me