What should we know about your job??

KellsBells

Hi all,

PLEASE don't lynch me, :eek: but I work for an asset manager. We are the guys who instruct estate agents to sell repossessed properties on behalf of banks and building societies.

To most people, I'd just say I worked in an office, but as you all can't beat me up from where you are, I'll admit what I do!:o

I could go on for days about what you need to know about repossessions, from being repossessed to buying a repossession, but I do have to sign lots of data protection material so couldn't ever give specific details (it's more than my jobs worth!!)

Just thought I'd get in the spirit and share what I do. Hope you don't all hate me now.

Older_but_not_wiser_2

Cornishsaver wrote: »

Interesting thread. I am a Prison officer, so I can't offer any money saving tips, but I can strongly advise against using my service. If you are thinking of spending some time inside, because you have read in the press that it is like Butlins, I can only suggest you think again. Although many of the facilities are very good i.e. education, gym, the social skills of many of our 'clients' leave much to be desired, and the room service often does not meet expectations.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm a Prison Officer too, and I can only agree with you there.

mrs_T

I work for my local city council and while not directly related to my job (I don't work in housing/car parks) I did find out I could put my name on the waiting list for a parking space at one of the many car parks owned by my employer around the city where I work. SO COULD ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC - it's just the same as applying for a council house. These car parks are often situated beside high rises and have entry barriers to which car park tennants get keys. I had low priority points to begin with so it took a couple of years before I got my first space which was further from my office than I would have liked but I took it and immediately put an application in for a transfer. When I phoned to chase this transfer they had lost my form which gave me a perfect opportunity to write a letter of complaint and the next week I got a transfer. I'm now in my third car park (I went to park one day and space no. 2 had been dug up! typical council) which is idealy located for me and I pay £11/month to have my own allocated parking space in the town centre to use any time I or my husband like. Some of my colleagues pay £7 a day for parking.

This parking tennancy has nothing to do with my job so even if I change employers I'll keep it on as it would save me money on shopping trips etc.

Lexi321

I just got a job at a bar and all I can think of right now is - if I ask you if you want a double when you order a spirit (or as we are told to do just say, double? in a suggestive way) don't think it's going to be any cheaper this varies from to place to place, but here, (don't want to say where) you'll pay for two drinks. Red bull and double vodka will cost a small fortune. However in promotions all drinks are way cheaper. On one night for example it'd cost £3+ for an average drink, on another 1.50

southernscouser

KellsBells wrote: »

Hi all,

PLEASE don't lynch me, :eek: but I work for an asset manager. We are the guys who instruct estate agents to sell repossessed properties on behalf of banks and building societies.

To most people, I'd just say I worked in an office, but as you all can't beat me up from where you are, I'll admit what I do!:o

I could go on for days about what you need to know about repossessions, from being repossessed to buying a repossession, but I do have to sign lots of data protection material so couldn't ever give specific details (it's more than my jobs worth!!)

Just thought I'd get in the spirit and share what I do. Hope you don't all hate me now.

Boo! Hiss! :mad:

Hoopylass

cannycat wrote: »

With the NHS I think it often depends on what part of the country you work in. My first job was with the NHS in Nottingham and I don't remember ANY perks at all (though every job afterwards seemed dead easy by comparison!); I now work for the NHS again, only this time in Exeter, where we do get lower fares on local buses, some local hairdressers/beauty salons do offer a discount on treatments, and there is always the NHS Discounts page. (Ranges from 10% off at Dorothy Perkins to special offers at NHS Electric). Link is http://www.nhsdiscounts.com/

I have used the discount site, the biggest discount I got was half price laser eye surgery at optimax:T . I also received a booklet with discounts when I joined the NHS. Many places do give NHS discounts its just not that well advertised!:mad:

malvena_2

I work for a ladies fashion store. Apart from shopping in the sales there aren't many money saving tips except get a job there ( i wouldn't advise it, i'm trying to escape), and use the staff discount.

Also account cards, don't get one. Even with a lower APR they are rubbish. With this in mind please try to be polite when asked every time you come in. If we don't ask and are over heard by the mystery shopper or area manager we will be disiplined. It makes me smile when I hear people moaning about constantly being asked, but if they knew the bullying/naming and shaming which goes on behind the scenes, I think most people would be horrified.

Echoing other I will say be polite. I will go to the ends of the earth to help the nice people.

diddydi

Just to reply re store cards.

My penniless daughter loved a dress in Debenhams which she wants to wear for her brothers wedding but could't afford it and hoped it would go in their next sale. The assistant suggested a store card for a 10 per cent discount which also guarantees you that if the price is discounted in a sale etc they will refund the difference, she did say they were not supposed to tell customers about this. My daughter signed up for a card and needless to say paid the balance off in full. Other retailers store cards are doing this such as Wallis, not sure about others. Just remember to pay in full when you get your statement.

jacquij123

Hello,
I work in Learning Support and although I haven't tested this myself I was told that any child with SEN is entitled to borrow audio books from the library free of charge.

sarahmoon_2

I work for Somerfield. Just type Somerfield into You Tube, says it all really.