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Oh well last real day of holiday  Back at it Monday...... really wanna win euro lottery... But I have achieved today...actually filled in job application & sent it off...Que Sera....lottery would be better!!  So what's new with any of you that can be arsed to tell us.....   |
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2011, 02:28:41 PM » |
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Still on holiday back to work 1 am sun cant wait not really
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2011, 06:26:24 PM » |
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I got A dilemma.. 2 jobs on offer....
mobility service engineer.....travelling up to 1500 miles a week up and down country servicing mobility scooters (electric powered wheelchairs)..involves alot of driving...and dealing with elderly and disabled..? monthly paid
CNC operator and assembler in a small workshop/factory unit for a company that makes aluminium cupboards and other things for ambulance interiors etc...weekly paid..?
both similar rubbish pay...what to do..?
should i wait for better or take one and keep looking...?
which one should i take...?
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2011, 06:46:36 PM » |
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take the monthly one at least you be your own boss out meeting people doing something different most days,dont think icould do nine till five on production line basis and whilst out on the road you could at least still go for job interveiws without asking the boss
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2011, 07:17:14 PM » |
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Who supplies the moter and tools and what are the hours and is w/e work involved
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2011, 07:45:54 PM » |
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While you are driving you are not exactly working as such,aprox 30 hrs driving not much time left too work lol
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2011, 09:56:28 PM » |
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the driving could actually be anywhere in the uk its a company van ....overtime is available when really busy...but most work is planned on an 8 hour day...delivering ..picking up..and minor on site repairs...
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2011, 09:59:47 PM » |
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the manufacturing job is more me...its what im used to...its 10 hour days mon-thurs .operating machines and assembly of parts ..fri sat sun off...or work friday as overtime...??
i need a decision for monday..i cant make it
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2011, 10:08:12 PM » |
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well stick to what u r used to then but it wouldnt be for me driven most places in uk for work even went to lwestoft just to reset a relay because health and saftey woulkdnt let them do it two of us five hours driving 20 seconds work lol had to be two of us because we working on live panel ,hand s say u cant work on live panel so how do u find the fault.lol
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« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2011, 11:23:07 PM » |
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I'd go for the manufacturing one Chop, somehow..somehow, the travelling one seems a bit,.... dunno,..something iffy about it...HOWEVER, I can supply you with some rechargeable batteries for the scooters...say no more.....
IF NOT, TOSS FOR IT CHOP!!!
Either way, Good Luck,
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2011, 11:38:23 PM » |
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i like the sound of being out and about..instead of being stuck in a factory....but knowing me i will probely get the drops and pickups in moss side and chappletown..chessington etc.all the rough not desireable dismal places ..drive by shootings..and having to dodge abandoned shopping trollys and stray dogs
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2011, 02:15:56 AM » |
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Yes do be careful, there are some decididly dodgy people in the less salubrious parts of south London like Chessington and Bermondsey. Stick to the engineering job, the bonus is a four day week |
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2011, 06:44:04 AM » |
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Urgh if it mean's a northerner being let loose & coming near Chessington towers go for the factory lock in job!! At least we'll all know where you are! |
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011, 09:33:08 AM » |
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HAHA....oh ruth ...i would feel much safer being up north locked in a workshop there are some nutters around...
i think my decision has been made.....small engineering works it is...
call me engineer chop from now on....well from monday..?
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2011, 10:17:59 AM » |
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So... how many of these aluminium cupboards could you fit in a Racal |
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