It's not a lot, but it's enough

jvr · 23 February 2018 at 10:14AM

Good attitude towards the job... and at the end of the day even if you don't get it interviews like that are a great learning experience and help you prepare for the future

SpekySquarehead · 26 February 2018 at 9:46AM

Morning all,

A quiet weekend was had. I worked on Saturday and spent Sunday cleaning and then seeing my Gran. So spends were low.

Not much planned for this week, although the weekend ahead will be busy. Again though, costs should be low.

Still no news on the job front, I expect news later this week. I'll keep you all posted.

Have a super week!

SpekySquarehead · 27 February 2018 at 9:33AM

Good morning all,

I received news yesterday that I didn't get the job in Manchester. The email read;

SPEKY was capable and very likeable, very confident and clearly a personable character. We all got on really with him and he interviewed very well.

We won’t progress him however, as we have two other candidates that are stronger for what we need.

However, my advice to SPEKY is that...[he has an excellent opportunity at his current employer]..and If he can prove he can do it then we absolutely wouldn’t rule him out in the future.

Please thank him for his time. I appreciate it was a long way for him to travel.

So not the news I was hoping for but the upside is I stay in Glasgow with my family and friends a bit longer. I phoned my Gran last night to tell her and she admitted to feeling glad I didn't get it. Onwards and forwards.

Nothing planned for this evening, which seems peculiar. I'll remedy that somehow.

louby40 · 27 February 2018 at 7:35PM

Oh well, put it all down to experience

jvr · 28 February 2018 at 10:19AM

Sorry you didn't get the job, but def positives of staying around family. I was gutted when I didn't get the last job I applied for till my colleague pointed out that I had experienced a much tougher interview which would prepare me well in future and it gave me the pointers of where I needed to gain experience, she said she always viewed the interviews of jobs she didn't get as the next step towards were she wanted to be rather than a slap backwards. Stuck with me and thought it was actually a really good point! So you have completed another step towards bigger and better things

SpekySquarehead · 28 February 2018 at 11:04AM

Very well said JVR. Although the natural pessimist, I'm trying to take the positives from it like you mention.

As my mum would say "what's for you, won't go by you".

I woke up to a white wash of snow. Chaos. Colleagues, friends and family not going to work. I managed in, although it took much longer than usual. I expect I'll take a half day as it's still snowing pretty badly.

Right, must make the most of the few hours I've got in work.

Thanks again for the messages.

joeyjimbles · 28 February 2018 at 12:29PM

At least you got feedback, and the feedback was both positive and constructive - you can work with that for the next move whenever and wherever.
Lots of snow here too - the sun keeps attempting to shine but the snow is winning at the moment. Stay safe.

SpekySquarehead · 6 March 2018 at 10:14AM

I survived the snow, apologies for going quiet.

I was snowed in for 3 days and I couldn't log into here as my password had changed and I didn't want the fuss. Anyway. All is good.

Surprisingly, I've not much to report despite the absence. I turned down 2 nights out with friends due to funds. So while it's disappointing to miss out, I'm glad I'm not feeling guilty about spending where I can't afford. It's that sort of discipline I've been lacking of late.

Mothers Day coming up, and I'm working, but I'll visit with some flowers and a card. Again, I'm fighting my urge to spend more. I always feel guilty that I've under spent, but in this case, I've a budget and I'll stick to it.

I also need to go through my goals too, it's the 3rd month of the year for goodness sake!

Hope everyone is well.

Siebrie · 6 March 2018 at 10:38AM

Hi Speky,

I've been off and on lurking on your thread. Good luck with all that you do.

With regards to job opportunities away from your family, I would say: go for it. You can always come back, and (usually) with the additional work experience you have a better opportunity in your hometown.

Next time you have a job interview far away, could you ask if they can reimburse travelling costs? Some future employers do; maybe you can even check with the one you went to, still?

Chandelier. · 6 March 2018 at 10:43AM

Hey Speky!

Just checking in. Glad all is going well with you. Sorry to hear about the not getting the job offer but once one door closes, another opens!

We had little snow here but we weren't snowed in.. more of a sprinkle!

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