Change of Direction

[thephoenix]

Re: Change of Direction

oh rrrrrr..... you did tell me once :rolleyes: someone has to do it :roll::roll:

anywayyyyy, TS just emailed some stuff, looks like jobs are very few and far between.....aaarrrrgggghhhhhh

Received info regarding the Foundation Certificate in Consumer Affairs & Trading Standards as well as further modules to complete.
This degree could be done with or without an employment contract with TS.

Will need to contact local TS for any vacancies and/or future opportunities available.

Will contact course providers also, as I'm on JSA at the mo, I might just a discount .
Get as much info as I can and take it from there.

Thats all I seem to be doing, gathering info which tends to lead to nothing...........there always seems to be one too many hurdles and one can only jump so many hurdles before giving up. :shush:

[Paradox]

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Council jobs always seem like that! Loads of form filling, ability tests, interviews, etc etc! Just looks like too much work, although once you're in, its a pretty good place to work. So I've been told!

[Amethyst]

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ooooo I always fancied a job at MFI

[iancognito]

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Yeah, you'd probably get one!!!

[WendyB]

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My mate's OH joined TS, hated every minute and is now a postman. He did tell me that if you leave within a certain period, (can't remember exactly), but something to do with after passing some qualification or other, you had to repay back what it had cost them to train you etc. I think it was about 9k. Anyway, he hated it so much that he handed his notice in before he'd even got another job. He'd previously been quite high up in OFWAT, so thought he knew what he was letting himself in for, but as I said, he's now a postie and loving every minute.

[Xena]

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ooooo I always fancied a job at MFI

whats that then?? MADE FOR IDIOTS???

[thephoenix]

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My mate's OH joined TS, hated every minute and is now a postman. He did tell me that if you leave within a certain period, (can't remember exactly), but something to do with after passing some qualification or other, you had to repay back what it had cost them to train you etc. I think it was about 9k. Anyway, he hated it so much that he handed his notice in before he'd even got another job. He'd previously been quite high up in OFWAT, so thought he knew what he was letting himself in for, but as I said, he's now a postie and loving every minute.

thats a shame, what didn't he like about working within TS? ..... just out of interest.

[WendyB]

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As far as I can remember - Everything.

[thephoenix]

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msl:msl:

Oh dear...that bad was it :roll:

Still looking around though. I just want my career to have a purpose, to mean something and to help change things for the better.


not too much to ask is it??????? msl: aye......probably :rolleyes:

[WendyB]

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God thats so noble of you. I'd like a career like that too, but just had to settle for one that pays the mortgage, and keeps the kids in the style they'd like to become accustomed tomsl: Looks like they'll be waiting a while.....

[thephoenix]

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just to let you know, CAB rang me yesterday regarding the voluntary work.
They have booked me in for an induction on the 5th Dec.

Should be interesting :carrot:

[enaid]

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Good Luck with that Phoe, it may be just a little bit of what does you good, so they say lol
Let us know how you get on Enaid x

[thephoenix]

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Went to CAB today for induction, all paper work signed, DPA, Confidentiality etc.......
Going back in next Tuesday morning to observe an interview and get a feel for the place.
Training officer already talking about Staff meetings, got one on the 9th Jan.

All good stuff...........

[Nattie]

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fantastic news the phoenix

[Sapphire]

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Brilliant news hun, good luck to you.

sapphire