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General => The Shed => Topic started by: betula on December 13, 2010, 14:04:21

Title: WOW I got a job
Post by: betula on December 13, 2010, 14:04:21
Had to give up my gardening round due to health problems and despite applying for lots of jobs had no joy.

I applied for a job with a well know courier last March and have after several months
finally got an interview and  a job offer.

Delivering small packages within a three mile radius of home.Thought at first it was just temp but no it is permanent thank goodness.

I am lucky in so far not had to rely on benefits,great to think I  will be earning again.

Gives hope to us 50 somethings  ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: grawrc on December 13, 2010, 14:05:27
that's great news Den! I'm really pleased for you.
Anne xx
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: taurus on December 13, 2010, 14:14:52
Well done you.  What a great Xmas pressie.  A lot of firms are beginning to realize the value of experience and reliability over youth.
So pleased for you.   ;D ;D
                                           Taurus
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: saddad on December 13, 2010, 14:17:00
Congratulations...  :)
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: PurpleHeather on December 13, 2010, 14:19:17
Good for you and I hope it works out.
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Lizann on December 13, 2010, 14:21:40
Fantastic  ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Squash64 on December 13, 2010, 14:36:18
That's brilliant news, well done!
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: shirlton on December 13, 2010, 14:39:32
A working girl again eh!
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: betula on December 13, 2010, 14:50:07
Thanks everybody....it will seem odd having to discipline myself to work again after all this time.

The only thing I have really had to do is dog walk twice a day,plus a bit of housework if the sun shines on the dust LOL

Will still try to do a bit of voluntary work as I have really enjoyed that,I would recommend it to anybody who has been job seeking long term as it gives you something useful to do and makes you feel you still have something to offer.

Also good to extend your skills and something up to date for your CV.

Thanks again everybody.
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: asj on December 13, 2010, 14:53:36
Congrats - hope you enjoy it!
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Flighty on December 13, 2010, 15:06:32
Well done!  :)
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: antipodes on December 13, 2010, 15:08:14
How nice, it's hard when you really want to work and nothing comes your way. You'll get lots of fresh air at least! Good luck,
Antipodes
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: debster on December 13, 2010, 15:18:23
brilliant
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: cornykev on December 13, 2010, 15:24:22
Nice one girl, welcome to the gravy train.    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Paulines7 on December 13, 2010, 15:25:06
I hope your new job is not with Hermes.  There was a Newsnight programme about them a couple of weeks back.  There is also this article:
http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2010/07/hermes-parcelnet-bosses-get-pe.html
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Poppy Mole on December 13, 2010, 16:09:31
Congratulations
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: caroline7758 on December 13, 2010, 16:47:37
Congratulations! Will your family be getting extra pressies now?! ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: greenfists on December 13, 2010, 17:01:35
Well done, especially just before Christmas.
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: betula on December 13, 2010, 17:05:38
Thanks everybody.

Pauline thanks for pointing that out but no it is not that company thank goodness.
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Digeroo on December 13, 2010, 17:56:13
Well done hope it works out well for you
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: ACE on December 13, 2010, 18:19:19
You can deliver to me anytime :-*
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Mr Smith on December 13, 2010, 18:52:33
       

      Well done it just shows that if you have a work ethic there are still opportunities out there regardless of age, :)
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: grannyjanny on December 13, 2010, 18:56:09
Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it ;).
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: grannyjanny on December 13, 2010, 18:58:19
Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it ;).
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: SamLouise on December 13, 2010, 19:18:40
Some good news :) (http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/Nicci607/Binky%20Bunny/b-jadeicing-RO-congarats.gif) Hope you like it!
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: manicscousers on December 13, 2010, 19:25:40
Congratulations, glad there's some good news  ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: galina on December 13, 2010, 22:28:54
Wish you a good start and congrats on getting the job!
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: cambourne7 on December 13, 2010, 22:30:50
great news congrats :)
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Sinbad7 on December 13, 2010, 22:43:56
Congratulations.
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Paulines7 on December 14, 2010, 09:32:32
I am so pleased it is not with that Company Betula. 

Congratulations and good luck with your new job.   :D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Froglegs on December 14, 2010, 09:48:42
Well done ma duck, will you whizzing  round on a bike in Lycra shorts eh :P
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Jayb on December 14, 2010, 21:19:44
Congratulations Betula, well done you  ;D
Title: Re: WOW I got a job
Post by: Manouche on December 15, 2010, 22:33:46
Just caught up with this thread and was so very pleased to hear your good news.
Many congratulations hope it works out well for you. Well done. Lynn xxx