IA's 'Does my bum look big in this Debt?' Diary

Ellidee

Hi hon grrrreat new re the 2nd Argos interview -you go girrrrl ! Wasn''t I telling you aaaages ago the same as wyebird about you writing a column ? You could do it with one hand tied behind your back & Lewis round your neck lol . XX

Snaggles

IA, why don't you just ring Argos and tell them that unfortunately you haven't been able to find childcare for your children, and ask if you can rearrange the interview for another day. Possibly mention the fact that it's due to your usual babysitter having to go to a funeral (this will show them that it really is a one-off and you're not normally going to struggle with childcare).

Most companies would be quite understanding and try and find a more suitable day/time. They are usually careful about not being seen to discriminate against you because you have children. It's worth a try at least. Good luck, I hope you manage to sort something out.

Snaggles

Just had to say as well, have you seen how many times your thread has been viewed....its over 120,000!!! That's nearly an eighth of a million! :eek: :T

Bunnyinthelights

Sar,
I agree with Snaggles re. calling Ar-goose and arranging to change interview.

Secondly, tell your energy supplier to take a long walk off a short pier.

Come on girly! I know you have it in you!!!!

Bunny x x

hypno06

Is there a creche in a nearby shopping mall etc that you could put the girls in for a couple of hours while you are having the interview? Might cost a wee bit, but would give you the "space" to go to Argos?

Alternatively, while you are in the interview, park them outside the door, with little Lewis, a couple of dirty nappies on, a sign that says "homeless and hungry" and a paper cup for loose change to be thrown in.............

atypicalblonde

Congrats Sar I'm sure you will sort something out best of luck x

shoppergal

Hi Sarah,

I normally lurk on your thread as am not a DFW as such but really find your thread compelling reading. You're doing fantastically.

Regarding the interview, I work in recruitment for a large company and just wanted to say there should be no issue at all with Argos changing your interview. It happens extremely regularly and people often have much less valid reasons. As snaggles said mention that it's because your usual childminder is at a funeral and there shoudn't be any problem. Call them as soon as you can though because the earlier you call them the less inconvenience it will be(I've had people call up 5 minutes before an interview is due to start to postpone!!)

Good Luck I'm sure you'll do great.

Dumyat

It is very short notice - ask if you could change if your MIL cant help.

immoral_angeluk

Argh everything is going wroooong. Have emailed SIL to see if she can have the girls so fingers crossed.
Have totted up the figures with the ebay postage accounts for and we now have £250 odd to find...
This is turning into a nightmare! see sig...

*sigh* I guess things are just never meant to go right for us?

immoral_angeluk

SH*T apparently the cars broken down!!!! Ste was on his way to work and apparently it started juddering really bad and all he could smell was petrol and burning...
He's just made it to work my coasting in but good job we didn't cancel the AA cover.... :eek:
Fingers crossed they can fix it.... if not good bye debt freeness...