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VikingPrincess
Beginner December 2011

O/T - Over the moon over new job - from nearly redundant to promoted in 24 hrs!

VikingPrincess, 5 May, 2010 at 22:15 Posted on Planning 0 20

Hi, guys!

A bit off topic but until today I seriously had trouble sleeping thinking of how we were going to pay for the wedding because recently we found out at work that our department was closing down and our work was moving to our Chester office. 200+ people were issued with "at risk" letters, and asked if they wanted redeployment or VS (voluntary severance). I opted for redeployment but things were slow, we're closing in September and to date i had applied for lots of jobs but not got any of them. Yesterday I attended an informal interview for a position as a higher level manager than I am now. Today I received a call in the middle of my conducting someone's appraisal to say that they were offering me the job! It's a dream job, a promotion as well, and all that when i was at my most desperate and lost confidence and was upset with all the knock-backs. To all of you out there who may be in similar situation or who can apply this to anything else in life - Things always happen for a reason! Something better is around the corner, or sometimes it may be that what you see as a bad event may be a blessing in disguise and save you from a worse fate although you may not see it then and there...

Sorry for th O/T rant but I am sooo happy i could fly! I can even hear Audrey Hepburn in the background of my mind: "I could have danced all night / I could have danced all night / And still have begged for more!" ?

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Latest activity by 3d jewellery, 30 May, 2010 at 07:31
  • The BFG
    Beginner August 2010
    The BFG ·
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    Awwww thats fab news congrats to you hope it all goes well!!!! x

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  • C
    Beginner May 2011
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    Congratulations!! x

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  • GEMINIBEBE
    Beginner August 2010
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    Good for you!!! ?

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  • jem179
    Beginner May 2010
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    Congratulations!!!

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  • Jumbly Girl
    Beginner May 2010
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    Hooray! I'm doing a wee celebratory dance for you now ?

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you all - your wishes are kindly appreciated...You know, Mark Twain once said that "grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy you must have somebody to divide it with." I am grateful for all the friends I have to share this joy with and my newly-found ones on this forum...Thank you all again!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you, Jumbly Girl! :0)

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  • Mrs S*
    Beginner January 2010
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    Congratulations! Smiley laugh

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  • debmci
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    Aw thats fab news!! Congrats!!

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  • aliaisp
    Beginner July 2010
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    That's fantastic news - congratulations!xx

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  • AutumnRose
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    Brilliant news - congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Debbie Graham Jewellery
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    I am SO PLEASED for you, I love hearing fab news like this

    Debbie

    x

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  • *JLS*
    Beginner July 2012
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    Congratulations!!!

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  • Sandysounds
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    Nice post... and totally agree with the sentiment.

    Congratulations you!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Quick update - my start date in the new job is fastly approaching - 22nd June! And i have to go to London for it!! (M y role covers London, Rosyth near edinburgh and Halifax!)

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  • delvesje
    Super November 2010
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    Congratulaions, I am really pleased for you. x

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks, delvesje! just worried now that I can't crack it LOL! And that I am too giddy with wedding planning!

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  • Beckyv83
    Beginner September 2010
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    Congratulations! Brilliant news.

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you all for the wellwishes and Congrats! I just hope more people are as lucky especially in this recession!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    ...oh and the funny thing is...my new boss is also soon getting married so I just thought - better be careful what i say - she might be...one of you! LOL

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  • 3d jewellery
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    Excellent news and I know you are right about things happening for a reason too.

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