Congratulations Polly!!!
Jul 28th 2004 | 12:29 am
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Congratulations Polly,
Do't forget to take your camera!!!
Nikki for one will want to see what the 'decor' is like
Do't forget to take your camera!!!
Nikki for one will want to see what the 'decor' is like
Jul 28th 2004 | 12:31 am
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Originally posted by arnie2oz
Congratulations Polly,
Do't forget to take your camera!!!
Nikki for one will want to see what the 'decor' is like
Congratulations Polly,
Do't forget to take your camera!!!
Nikki for one will want to see what the 'decor' is like
I'll second that!
Jul 28th 2004 | 1:02 am
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Its an Admin job with Queensland Fire & Rescue......all those firemen...... near home, much better pay, people seem friendly and want me to use my brain (unlike the current lot). Start there the week we have our Night Out, so it'll be a real celebration
Its an Admin job with Queensland Fire & Rescue......all those firemen...... near home, much better pay, people seem friendly and want me to use my brain (unlike the current lot). Start there the week we have our Night Out, so it'll be a real celebration
Congratulations on the job Polly,
Just let those guys know that we need some extras to make up the numbers at the Xmas night out
Helen
Jul 28th 2004 | 1:20 am
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I really don't know what to say guys (and gals) - you lot have put up with me griping about my current job, and you've spurred me on to get this one.
I didn't dare say anything about this one which I had the interview for last week, in case I jinxed it. They asked me to go back in on Monday this week - in the boss's words "we are a tight knit unit that works in a small space and we need to know we can all get on together". So I turned up on Monday, armed with a box of Jaffa Cakes as a bribe ( ) turned out to be a birthday, and they had cakes too - real cakes, not stodgy stuff - and she offered me $36k ( currently on $29k) and a new desk!
Rang me today to say the paperwork is going through, and as I only need to give two weeks notice, I start on the 16th!
I did drop a couple of hints - well spotted Bundy!!!! - cos I was getting jittery, but today I got The Phone Call, and I must thank Michaela for starting the thread as I was a bit too shy to do it.
Anyone out there worrying about jobs - this is my third in nine months. The first was just a Christmas temp job, the second I have stuck out because it is easier to get a job when you are in one. The temptation to quit can be great, but my advice is - take any job that brings in money, it looks good on your resume, its Australian experience, and that matters. If one Aussie firm will employ you, another will take the risk. This is a temporary govt job, cos as yet my PR isn't granted, but the temp contract can be renewed, and eventually become a PR contract. There is a girl in my new unit, she has been "temporary" in govt jobs for 4 years, one contract leads to another.
Be prepared to step down a bit, and take a lower job, then work your way back up to the UK level. You have to prove yourself more here, because you are new, but most people will give you the chance.
I hope my experiences will help some of you. Determination is a good watch-word.
Now wheres that new bottle of Baileys..........enough of the serious stuff! Pics of firemen and hoses will be forthcoming when possible girls........in the meantime, here is my new mascot, Blazer the Koala!
I didn't dare say anything about this one which I had the interview for last week, in case I jinxed it. They asked me to go back in on Monday this week - in the boss's words "we are a tight knit unit that works in a small space and we need to know we can all get on together". So I turned up on Monday, armed with a box of Jaffa Cakes as a bribe (
) turned out to be a birthday, and they had cakes too - real cakes, not stodgy stuff - and she offered me $36k ( currently on $29k) and a new desk!Rang me today to say the paperwork is going through, and as I only need to give two weeks notice, I start on the 16th!
I did drop a couple of hints - well spotted Bundy!!!! - cos I was getting jittery, but today I got The Phone Call, and I must thank Michaela for starting the thread as I was a bit too shy to do it.
Anyone out there worrying about jobs - this is my third in nine months. The first was just a Christmas temp job, the second I have stuck out because it is easier to get a job when you are in one. The temptation to quit can be great, but my advice is - take any job that brings in money, it looks good on your resume, its Australian experience, and that matters. If one Aussie firm will employ you, another will take the risk. This is a temporary govt job, cos as yet my PR isn't granted, but the temp contract can be renewed, and eventually become a PR contract. There is a girl in my new unit, she has been "temporary" in govt jobs for 4 years, one contract leads to another.
Be prepared to step down a bit, and take a lower job, then work your way back up to the UK level. You have to prove yourself more here, because you are new, but most people will give you the chance.
I hope my experiences will help some of you. Determination is a good watch-word.
Now wheres that new bottle of Baileys..........enough of the serious stuff! Pics of firemen and hoses will be forthcoming when possible girls........in the meantime, here is my new mascot, Blazer the Koala!
Jul 28th 2004 | 1:23 am
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Pollyana, you're a star! See, perserverance wins the day every time. Put those rose-tinters back on and relax. You're working with firemen, for more money than before. You have a desk. You have a koala mascot for god's sake! It's all good.
Jul 28th 2004 | 9:48 am
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Way to go Pollyana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice one you jammy bugger!!!
oooer.....all those firemen with their huge hoses and sweaty six-packs....phew...coming over all funny
Well done!!!
P.s D'ya think you can get me a job there doing hose maintenance?
oooer.....all those firemen with their huge hoses and sweaty six-packs....phew...coming over all funny
Well done!!!
P.s D'ya think you can get me a job there doing hose maintenance?
Jul 28th 2004 | 9:56 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Wonder if I get to learn how to roll up their hoses......
Wonder if I get to learn how to roll up their hoses......
Congrats Polly, great news considering the old job .. er .. wasn't going well shall we say!! Hope this one works for you!
Jul 28th 2004 | 10:11 am
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Congrats Polly. Hope you enjoy the new job
I found a picture of a nude fireman to keep the girls amused until you get snapping
I found a picture of a nude fireman to keep the girls amused until you get snapping
Jul 28th 2004 | 11:40 am
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Nice one Polly. Your current boss sounds like a prick and doesn't deserve you. Good on you for sticking up for yourself.
Jul 28th 2004 | 12:35 pm
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Polly
Great news about the new job.
Do they do a fireman's calendar??? Now I'm sure you could do a roaring trade selling them to the girlies on here
Hope it all goes really well for you
Jx
Great news about the new job.
Do they do a fireman's calendar??? Now I'm sure you could do a roaring trade selling them to the girlies on here
Hope it all goes really well for you
Jx
Jul 28th 2004 | 9:02 pm
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They do have a calendar...haven't seen it yet, but its mentioned on the website. I shall take orders later in the year!
My old boss is not happy, to say the least, bur it doesn't bother me so much now when he gives me those scathing looks. Think Bondipom has the best description of him! 2 weeks to go....!!!!
My old boss is not happy, to say the least, bur it doesn't bother me so much now when he gives me those scathing looks. Think Bondipom has the best description of him! 2 weeks to go....!!!!
Jul 28th 2004 | 9:52 pm
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to be hoped he doesn't check this forum then polly
Paul.
Paul.
Jul 28th 2004 | 10:19 pm
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No chance, he's into being medieval, and pretending he's some sort of chivalrous knight..............then he changes his personality at work into that of a control freak! Shan't miss him (in case you hadn't guessed
Shan't miss him (in case you hadn't guessed
Jul 28th 2004 | 10:29 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Tee hee, thanks mates, still have a big grin on my face!! My charming friendly boss has gone home in despair as he has three weeks to find someone to do my job, as well as the job his wife does - told me yesterday I would be doing both, while they are on hoilday........so I told him today "Heres my notice, I leave in 2 weeks!"
Its an Admin job with Queensland Fire & Rescue......all those firemen...... near home, much better pay, people seem friendly and want me to use my brain (unlike the current lot). Start there the week we have our Night Out, so it'll be a real celebration
Tee hee, thanks mates, still have a big grin on my face!! My charming friendly boss has gone home in despair as he has three weeks to find someone to do my job, as well as the job his wife does - told me yesterday I would be doing both, while they are on hoilday........so I told him today "Heres my notice, I leave in 2 weeks!"
Its an Admin job with Queensland Fire & Rescue......all those firemen...... near home, much better pay, people seem friendly and want me to use my brain (unlike the current lot). Start there the week we have our Night Out, so it'll be a real celebration
congrats polly!!
Jul 28th 2004 | 11:09 pm
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Originally posted by Mairi&Chris
Congratulations on the new job Polly.
Hope you enjoy it 1000 x more than the current one
Let us girlies know what the firemen are like
M
Congratulations on the new job Polly.
Hope you enjoy it 1000 x more than the current one
Let us girlies know what the firemen are like
M
But I know what the QLD firefighters are like girlies.
I bought their Christmas Calender in 2002 (it was for charity)
And let me tell you Ladies, they are all VERY nice.
