BS: Losing out on interview for my own job

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 09:40 AM

what an amazing library, you've certainly moved onwards & upwards

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: John Routledge
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 08:27 AM

That is what I call a result. Well done!!

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: stallion
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 06:15 AM

Was talking last night to someone who failed an interview for his own job as a systems analyst but got redeployed, apparently, because of the down turn, there are 4,000 vacancies in the Job Centres, he now does "meeting and greeting" of the Job Seekers!

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: fat B****rd
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 07:27 AM

If I wasn't so happy about 'retiring' properly soon I'd be slightly envious. Once again, good for you, Noreen.

EB none taken.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 05:58 AM

Less of the 'old', Spaw!!

Thanks for all the good wishes and kind thoughts, friends.

Now the fog of the last two weeks is clearing I really think this may turn out to have been a blessing in disguise :)

The new job will involve moving to a brand new library, built under PFI which will integrate the public library with the University library, local records office, archives etc.

This concept is attracting international attention, and the new building has won awards for its green credentials- natural lighting, heating and ventilation and sustainable materials used in construction.

The place to be!

The Hive

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 09:32 AM

Just caught this, and could fast-forward to the good news. And glad there was some!

It's so hard to see the light at the end of that tunnel sometimes when you're mired in the dark, but I hope it is working out all for the best for you Noreen.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:39 PM

I'm wondering if you will start a new thread about adjusting to your new job! I do so hope that it will go well!

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: EBarnacle
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:39 PM

Show the bastards they can't win!--not you FB.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: DrugCrazed
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 07:37 PM

I like it when I come to a sad thread late and it turns happy. Lots of happy for you :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 05:33 PM

Hey, Noz, respect!

I've been so busy empathising with the underlying theme of this thread, i.e. trying to hang on to my job, I haven't looked in here in a fortnight, so was greatly saddened to see it was you whom started this thread. I saw the date of the OP, and feared the hopelessness of your situation would lead to an unhappy story at the bottom.

But you did it!!!! I was so happy to read your great success, well done you.

Loads of love
G xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: fat B****rd
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:21 PM

All of the aboves. ATB Noreen.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Barb'ry
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 05:28 AM

Great news, Noreen. Hope you are really happy there

xx

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 05:19 AM

Pleased for you that you are still gainfully employed Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:21 AM

yah!!

keep up the good work

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 12:31 AM

Congratulations! HURRAH! and thanks for letting us know so quickly...

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:23 PM

Hooray for you and Worcester! (And good one, Spaw!)

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: gnu
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 06:58 PM

Yeeeeehaaawwww!

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Seayaker
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 06:52 PM

Well done.

Hope you enjoy the new job.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 03:58 PM

Fantastic news. Hope it is interesting and and happy placement.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:17 PM

Great news Noreen. Well done!

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 12:42 PM

I agree with Mary, well done!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 12:35 PM

Well done, Noreen!
Celebrate!
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 12:31 PM

No mis-steak about it....Worcester is the place to be! Congrats old friend! Wish you all the best in the new job!


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 12:23 PM

Worcester, just the place for a saucy wench eh?

Well done Noreen, really pleased for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: mg
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 12:05 PM

congratulations...wish you had a week off in between to switch gears but it is great you got the job. mg

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 11:52 AM

Such relief.... I got the new job in Worcester!

Finish here on Saturday, start new job on Monday.

I'm all of a tizz :)

Thanks so much for all the support and positive thoughts, it helped so much.

Must go- still at work.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,PeterC
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 11:52 AM


Here in the US we can collect unemployment if we lose a job through no fault of our own. It is a pittance compared to a salary but it keeps the wolves from the door.
Anything like it available in the UK?
IIRC benefit should be available for 6 months automatically and subject to conditions after that.

The employer is also obliged to give a lump sum payment dependent on length of service.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Seayaker
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 11:10 AM

Best of luck for tomorrow.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 10:12 AM

Noreen,
Here in the US we can collect unemployment if we lose a job through no fault of our own. It is a pittance compared to a salary but it keeps the wolves from the door.
Anything like it available in the UK?
Meantime, stay positive. There is something better waiting for you.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 08:56 AM

more good thoughts heading your way from the other side of the world

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 08:44 AM

Good thoughts coming from Maine for Thursday.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 11:32 PM

I am full of hope for you, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 10:35 PM

Lots of fingers (& both thumbs) crossed for you over here, Noreen!
(And am hoping that when the dust has settled, you find your situation has improved even over what it was before...)

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 09:47 PM

I've been thinking about you ever since you started this thread but obviously my thoughts haven't helped......so I will definitely try harder!!!

All aside, I am very sorry to see you having to go through any of this. May the next weeks be far and away better than the last.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: gnu
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 09:38 PM

Good thoughts from here. XXXing my fingers.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Janie
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 09:31 PM

Lot's of them coming your way, Noreen.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 06:44 PM

mg, I'm in England, suffering from severe local authority cutbacks.

I have an interview on Thursday morning for an equivalent post elsewhere in the county. Went for a look around today and am feeling positive- though there are 4 of us going for 2 jobs there.

Not sure what I'll do if that's not successful, as only other jobs on offer to me are part-time and I can't afford to do that- but I'm not thinking of that for now.

Positive thoughts appreciated for Thursday morning....

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: EBarnacle
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 01:43 PM

He went out and got another, not quite as abusive job.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 01:28 PM

Noreen - I'm so sorry to see this thread. Best of luck with finding an acceptable replacement within reasonable commuting distance....

Kitty
x

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 01:20 PM

COuld you say in a generic way where you are again? England? Australia? Ireland? I don't know what retirement and benefit situation is in other countries, but I would take part-time if I had to (which I had to years ago and still am not full time and pieced together other things)..but I get almost full-time retirement and benefits...part-time would in many cases be better than nothing..or if you could patch two part-time togethers...mg

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 12:42 PM

What did Jack London use to pay his rent when he'd chosen that option, EB?

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 12:41 PM

Various options being suggested, I have to express my preferences by Friday. Most options involve part time vacancies, when I need to work full time.

Interviews next week.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: EBarnacle
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 12:14 PM

VT's case is similar to what you are looking at. It sounds as though she is doing what they will ask you to do more than one FTEworth. When your union rep speaks with them, make sure that job creep [not the supervisor] is an issue.

What they now call increased productivity is often thinly disguised "make one worker do what two used to do and let them be thankful that even have a job."

When Jack London discovered he was in that situation, he threw his coal shovel at his boss.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 09:38 PM

Well put, mayomick.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 09:22 PM

Please keep us informed.

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: The Sandman
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 06:02 PM

best of luck for the future

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: mayomick
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 05:57 PM

It's hard enough when you're competing for a job , but this interview seems to have been about who should lose their job. Commiserations Noreen .

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: gnu
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 02:46 PM

And so you shall. With a smile and a good attitude. Exude sweetness. Go the extra mile. Don't give the bastards ANY ammo! >;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 10:06 AM

Thanks all for the positive thoughts and suggestions.

Lots going on here at work and at home- my partner had a hip replacement on Friday (same day as my unsuccessful interview) so my brain is overfull at the moment...

Unfortunately I can't afford to retire yet or even reduce my hours, so have to jump through a few more hoops yet. I have another 13yrs to go before I can claim my pension- I'm young enough to have had my working life extended considerably.

I have let my union rep know of the situation from my point of view and they are going to be meeting with management this week.

In the meantime I am still supposed to provide excellent customer service...

Subject: RE: BS: Losing out on interview for my own job
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 10:13 PM

Noreen I am sorry this happened to you. I hope you find something soon and that it is better than what you were doing. Start networking, and consider reinventing your career by trying something new if possible, especially if there is something you have always wanted to do. Best wishes for success.