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Dirty Gertie:
As some of you know, I have been without regular employment for some time now, and recently I've had several interviews which, sadly, have not paid off.
Today, I found out that I was not entitled to ANY benefits, in spite of 20 years NI contributions. :(bigcry):
A few weeks ago I saw a job ad which caught my eye; it was not exactly in my field, but what the heck, transferrable skills n all that. I Applied, and was suprised to be invited for interview.
Last week I had an interview that I thought was a dead cert ('scuse the pun) being in the 'old' line of work n that, but I didn't get it. :(bigcry):
I had a crisis of confidence, where was the point in trying for a job outside my area of expertise, if I couldn't get one in it?
I really wondered if there was any point in going to the interview, but I thought I'd give it a shot.
Interview was today, 1pm, it was approximately a 25 minute journey, so I left myself 45 minutes. Only to sit in a traffic jam on the bl@@dy M69 for 10 minutes.:(sulk):
Anyway, got through the traffic jam (caused by muppets who ignore cone countdown markers! :(sulk):
Anyway, no worries, still plenty of time, I follow the directions from AA Routefinder ( Yes, I have since heard about the motorway-avoiding route Via FRANCE!!! on top gear!)Needless to say, with the roadworks, diversions and all, I got lost! :(bigshock):
I called and told them what had happened, and they said to get there as soon as I could (I had begun to wonder if it was worth it by now!!) Anyway, I finally arrived, I was pleasantly suprised to find that the chairwoman on the interview panel was a mate from years ago, this was declared at the outset: no favouritism!!
I had to give a presentation, which went according to plan, then I was interviewed. It seemed to go well, but then, so have so many others before.
I had a call at about 4 O clock, offering me the job!!!:(contented):
So very soon, I shall be working at a womens' domestic violence refuge, it's going to be challenging, and I'm not expecting to wave any magic wands, but by gum, I'm going to have a damned good crack at it!   :(contented):

PS My apologies to Paul and the rest of the Hinckley meet-up mob for missing last night, but on balance, I think it may just have been worth it!!:(contented):

V8MoneyPit:
Well done Janie  =D> Hope it goes well for you. Sounds like a challenging but worthwhile job.

Eeyore:
Excellent news, Lady. You rock.  :wink:

A very worthy job as well.

Hope it goes well!

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Hightower:
Good news indeed Janie.  Well done.

Paul:
Great news Janie, Well done.  =D>

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