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I wan't to do what I wan't to do!!! (a me rant)

Buffy Somers, 12 November, 2008 at 11:52 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 8

And not what I should do! [:'(] (stamp foot icon)

I have an interview next Monday for Marks and Spencers which I know deep down I am going to have to cancel as it is only temp. It was an impulsive,spur of the moment decision. I have two very good friends who are managers for M&S and are keen for me (I have worked with both of them before) and seem to think that once Christmas is over there will be a chance they will be looking for someone to stay on. But it is too much of a risk for me to take. I loathe the job I am doing now (part time, very erratic hours and abuse ☹️) but at least it is constant money. Over the last eight months I have had interviews for various jobs (full time) and although I always get good feedback, the results are always the same 'There was someone with slightly more experience in this particular field' etc etc. Last week I had an interview, only to be told that 'They were very impressed with me, but the job I had applied for had actually gone, but would I be willing to wait until a vacancy came up?' Grrrrr! H want's me to the M&S job if offered, if needs be we can survive on his wage after Christmas until I find something. But I hate the thought of having to do that, In the current economic climate it is just too much of a risk to take, plus we have a particular commitment we need to be constantly putting money aside for. I just wan't to do what I wan't, sod the world!!!! (rolls on floor and throws hissy fit)

(edited for spelling)

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Latest activity by Lillythepink, 12 November, 2008 at 12:37
  • Sunset21
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    If only we had a crystal ball eh? For what it's worth I think I'd go for the M&S job, I know it's easy for me to say because it's not my money/career but you can still look for work whilst working in M&S and if they're going to keep anyone on then you are in a good position being friendly with the bosses.

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    What letter do you believe you have missed from the word "want"? ?

    If you're very unhappy where you are, I'd look at other things, but not necessarily a temp job in the current financial climate. Good luck. ?

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  • cariad
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    It took me ages to get the title round my head too ?

    i wouldnt know what to advise you but it sounds like you want to go for the M&S job , can you go for interview and decide if you get it

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    I think that is what I will do. I am going to try and arrange a girly night before-hand with the aforementioned friends and see what they say.

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    I would go for the M&S job, definatly. a) it would get you out of the job your in now b) the hours over christmas (and Ppay) would help towards what your saving for c) your looking at the negative that you might be out of a job afetr christmas, they could offer you a full time position! d) you might get staff discount on all the yummy food!!!!

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    I'd definitely go for the M&S interview and decide afterwards if you're offered the job. Chances are you'll get a lot of hours in the run up to Christmas in a job like that, and if there are any vacancies afterwards retailers will keep on any good temps.

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    All their wastage is hugely discounted for the staff at the end of the night, both my friends have gone out and bought freezers!. H has mentioned this fact more than once! ?

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    Sorry to be so doom & gloom, but with the current downturn in the retail sector, I would not bank on being kept on.

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