Great start to 2009
14 January 2009, 06:06 PM
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Great start to 2009
Just found out I could be laid off from work soon! As the building trade has gone pear shaped, we're struggling and if we don't get the contract for the Olympic site, then it's bye bye job
Not sure weather to take a chance and stay on until there's news of the tender, or look for another job now
What don't look good was that the contract was supposed of been awarded early last November, but as of yet, there's still no news.
Does anyone know of a company who needs a mechaical engineer/ plant fitter?
Not sure weather to take a chance and stay on until there's news of the tender, or look for another job now
What don't look good was that the contract was supposed of been awarded early last November, but as of yet, there's still no news.
Does anyone know of a company who needs a mechaical engineer/ plant fitter?
14 January 2009, 07:21 PM
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Good Luck Paul.
I also work within the construction industry and have had my hours/wages cut by 30%. It was either that or two people in our plant had to go
I don't know what to suggest. I am a great believer in fate, and think everything happens for a reason.
I would hang in there, as it is a 'buyers market' for employers at the moment.
Would it help if you suggested to your boss that you could go out fitting while things are tight?
Andy
I also work within the construction industry and have had my hours/wages cut by 30%. It was either that or two people in our plant had to go
I don't know what to suggest. I am a great believer in fate, and think everything happens for a reason.
I would hang in there, as it is a 'buyers market' for employers at the moment.
Would it help if you suggested to your boss that you could go out fitting while things are tight?
Andy
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15 January 2009, 08:55 AM
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GOOD LUCK
& you can join the queue for a job, been looking & CVing & Application since June 2008 & still nothing...
& got all my car stuff due now!! MAY HAVE TO SELL
P.S ive sent 200+ CVs off
& ive had 5 Interviews
& incase anyone comments yes have even applied for a job of £120 aweek, below minium wage...
& you can join the queue for a job, been looking & CVing & Application since June 2008 & still nothing...
& got all my car stuff due now!! MAY HAVE TO SELL
P.S ive sent 200+ CVs off
& ive had 5 Interviews
& incase anyone comments yes have even applied for a job of £120 aweek, below minium wage...
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15 January 2009, 09:05 AM
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baz, you tried car valeting?
you always keep the scoob spotless and im sure there are plenty of people who need it done in this weather.
you can get 1000 business cards printed in colour for about £40.
then its a couple of days walking about a bit delivering them, then hopefully you'll get a few calls.
you can always target "dirty / expensive" cars as well!!!
just a thought...
you always keep the scoob spotless and im sure there are plenty of people who need it done in this weather.
you can get 1000 business cards printed in colour for about £40.
then its a couple of days walking about a bit delivering them, then hopefully you'll get a few calls.
you can always target "dirty / expensive" cars as well!!!
just a thought...
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15 January 2009, 09:09 AM
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We have a guy with a van who spends over an hour cleaning our cars at work
Inside and out ......................£10 !!!!!!
Spent all morning doing 3 cars £30
Its not good out there
Inside and out ......................£10 !!!!!!
Spent all morning doing 3 cars £30
Its not good out there
15 January 2009, 09:32 AM
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Sorry to hear this guys.
Paul ~ I would hang in there as long as possible. By all means, get your CV up to date and maybe start looking around, but you never know, your company may still get the contract. The Olympics WILL happen so someone will have to be awarded the contract.
Even though the olympics wasn't wanted by alot of people as it was seen as a waste of money etc. but it may just be the life-line alot of companies need in these tough times.
Good luck everyone, if I hear of anything available I will let you know.
Paul ~ I would hang in there as long as possible. By all means, get your CV up to date and maybe start looking around, but you never know, your company may still get the contract. The Olympics WILL happen so someone will have to be awarded the contract.
Even though the olympics wasn't wanted by alot of people as it was seen as a waste of money etc. but it may just be the life-line alot of companies need in these tough times.
Good luck everyone, if I hear of anything available I will let you know.
15 January 2009, 09:39 AM
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Sorry to hear this guys.
Paul ~ I would hang in there as long as possible. By all means, get your CV up to date and maybe start looking around, but you never know, your company may still get the contract. The Olympics WILL happen so someone will have to be awarded the contract.
Even though the olympics wasn't wanted by alot of people as it was seen as a waste of money etc. but it may just be the life-line alot of companies need in these tough times.
Good luck everyone, if I hear of anything available I will let you know.
Paul ~ I would hang in there as long as possible. By all means, get your CV up to date and maybe start looking around, but you never know, your company may still get the contract. The Olympics WILL happen so someone will have to be awarded the contract.
Even though the olympics wasn't wanted by alot of people as it was seen as a waste of money etc. but it may just be the life-line alot of companies need in these tough times.
Good luck everyone, if I hear of anything available I will let you know.
15 January 2009, 09:45 AM
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having said that £30.00 is better than nowt and gives you something to do.
15 January 2009, 09:53 AM
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a REALY stupid idea for all out of work at the moment, but i know that loads of coach/bus companys that are DESPERATE for drivers!
All you need is a FULL UK licence, and your half way there.
Most BUS companys will put you through a test, and you also GET PAID for it too.
Money is around £9 - £12 per hour, or if you go freelance like me, then you can be on anything up to £20 per hour.
Come on guys, there light at the end of the tunnel.........
All you need is a FULL UK licence, and your half way there.
Most BUS companys will put you through a test, and you also GET PAID for it too.
Money is around £9 - £12 per hour, or if you go freelance like me, then you can be on anything up to £20 per hour.
Come on guys, there light at the end of the tunnel.........
15 January 2009, 06:06 PM
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Just found out I could be laid off from work soon! As the building trade has gone pear shaped, we're struggling and if we don't get the contract for the Olympic site, then it's bye bye job
Not sure weather to take a chance and stay on until there's news of the tender, or look for another job now
What don't look good was that the contract was supposed of been awarded early last November, but as of yet, there's still no news.
Does anyone know of a company who needs a mechaical engineer/ plant fitter?
Not sure weather to take a chance and stay on until there's news of the tender, or look for another job now
What don't look good was that the contract was supposed of been awarded early last November, but as of yet, there's still no news.
Does anyone know of a company who needs a mechaical engineer/ plant fitter?
Paul, the railway is normally looking for engineers, for track maintainance, etc, shiftwork, and long hours, but some of my "P-Way" collegues earn approx £45k a year, not amazing money but you get good pension, travel etc, I could poss find out if there are any vacancies if this sounds like something you would want to have a look into.
15 January 2009, 06:12 PM
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Im an electrician on the railway and they do still seem to be spending quite good money at the moment. Might be worth trying Network Rail, May Gurney, Balfour Beatty etc.
15 January 2009, 06:20 PM
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Asked the missus about the plant fitter stuff and its a no i`m afraid. Her client has been laying alot of staff off and at the moment theres nothing on the horizon. If she hears of anything she`ll pm you.
Good luck to you
Good luck to you
15 January 2009, 06:33 PM
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Ive just found out that i may be out of work by 3pm tomorrow . Its between me and 5 close friends who will be made redundant. Last week i had to shell out nearly £700 to fix the scoob. On Tuesday just gone i got to work only to find out a friend had lost his fight against cancer during the night and now i could be out of work
I already hate 2009
. Its between me and 5 close friends who will be made redundant. Last week i had to shell out nearly £700 to fix the scoob. On Tuesday just gone i got to work only to find out a friend had lost his fight against cancer during the night and now i could be out of work I already hate 2009
15 January 2009, 06:40 PM
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Paul, the railway is normally looking for engineers, for track maintainance, etc, shiftwork, and long hours, but some of my "P-Way" collegues earn approx £45k a year, not amazing money but you get good pension, travel etc, I could poss find out if there are any vacancies if this sounds like something you would want to have a look into.
!I'd appreciate it if you hear anything mate
Thanks Sheiklala
if your Missus wants me to send her a CV, I will
15 January 2009, 06:41 PM
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Ive just found out that i may be out of work by 3pm tomorrow . Its between me and 5 close friends who will be made redundant. Last week i had to shell out nearly £700 to fix the scoob. On Tuesday just gone i got to work only to find out a friend had lost his fight against cancer during the night and now i could be out of work
I already hate 2009
. Its between me and 5 close friends who will be made redundant. Last week i had to shell out nearly £700 to fix the scoob. On Tuesday just gone i got to work only to find out a friend had lost his fight against cancer during the night and now i could be out of work I already hate 2009
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