Congratulations Pollyana!!!
Dec 18th 2003, 8:35 pm
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congrats from us, here too, Mrs B is watching as I do my normal expats fix...
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Dec 18th 2003, 8:53 pm
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so it is nice to read that someone is doing ok, has a found good job and is happy.
And yes, I am happy here - its not paradise, but its lovely, and I'm starting to feel that its home.
Dec 18th 2003, 8:59 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
I think I've been very lucky Cinderella; I know not everyone is finding it quite so easy, and I really feel for those of you like Donna, who are still job-hunting or whatever- I hope it pays off in the end. Mine is a combination of luck and sheer determination I suppose - I knew I would have to get work asap, and so came prepared to do anything, and threw myself wholeheartedly into every application. I guess my enthusiasm must have shown at the interview, also they liked the fact that I was looking for a stable job and not something to use as a stepping stone.
And yes, I am happy here - its not paradise, but its lovely, and I'm starting to feel that its home.
I think I've been very lucky Cinderella; I know not everyone is finding it quite so easy, and I really feel for those of you like Donna, who are still job-hunting or whatever- I hope it pays off in the end. Mine is a combination of luck and sheer determination I suppose - I knew I would have to get work asap, and so came prepared to do anything, and threw myself wholeheartedly into every application. I guess my enthusiasm must have shown at the interview, also they liked the fact that I was looking for a stable job and not something to use as a stepping stone.
And yes, I am happy here - its not paradise, but its lovely, and I'm starting to feel that its home.
Dec 18th 2003, 9:07 pm
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Congratulations Pollyanna, expect your positive attitude showed at interview like it does here. Inspiring as usual!
Dec 18th 2003, 9:10 pm
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well done polly, you should open your own agency helping brits settle in over there, you are a natural !
congratulations 
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congratulations
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Dec 18th 2003, 9:42 pm
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pollyana
Originally posted by Pollyana
Aw thanks guys! Post sorting is good but just for Christmas unfortunatwly, so just as unemployment loomed on the horizon again I got lucky - nice admin job in a Brisbane company providing services to motorists (and broom-owners). permanent, full-time! Reasonable salary, good conditions.
Jobs are out there somewhere, just takes persistence I guess cos I'd applied for loads; so keep trying people - & they actually seemed to like the fact I'm British! Said something about stamping my individuality on the place, so I might wear the witch's hat to work.....!!!
As for internet access, I didn't like to ask, have to wait till January to see!
Pollyana, the permanently employed witch,
Aw thanks guys! Post sorting is good but just for Christmas unfortunatwly, so just as unemployment loomed on the horizon again I got lucky - nice admin job in a Brisbane company providing services to motorists (and broom-owners). permanent, full-time! Reasonable salary, good conditions.
Jobs are out there somewhere, just takes persistence I guess cos I'd applied for loads; so keep trying people - & they actually seemed to like the fact I'm British! Said something about stamping my individuality on the place, so I might wear the witch's hat to work.....!!!
As for internet access, I didn't like to ask, have to wait till January to see!
Pollyana, the permanently employed witch,
Just wanted to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to you and your second job is as many months, great news!
its people like you that give us would be migrants a good name!
regards and hugs
rach, mark and chanelle
Dec 18th 2003, 9:50 pm
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nice one polly good luck and merry christmas
arlene
good luck and merry christmasarlene
Dec 18th 2003, 9:53 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Aw thanks guys! Post sorting is good but just for Christmas unfortunatwly, so just as unemployment loomed on the horizon again I got lucky - nice admin job in a Brisbane company providing services to motorists (and broom-owners). permanent, full-time! Reasonable salary, good conditions.
Jobs are out there somewhere, just takes persistence I guess cos I'd applied for loads; so keep trying people - & they actually seemed to like the fact I'm British! Said something about stamping my individuality on the place, so I might wear the witch's hat to work.....!!!
As for internet access, I didn't like to ask, have to wait till January to see!
Pollyana, the permanently employed witch,
Aw thanks guys! Post sorting is good but just for Christmas unfortunatwly, so just as unemployment loomed on the horizon again I got lucky - nice admin job in a Brisbane company providing services to motorists (and broom-owners). permanent, full-time! Reasonable salary, good conditions.
Jobs are out there somewhere, just takes persistence I guess cos I'd applied for loads; so keep trying people - & they actually seemed to like the fact I'm British! Said something about stamping my individuality on the place, so I might wear the witch's hat to work.....!!!
As for internet access, I didn't like to ask, have to wait till January to see!
Pollyana, the permanently employed witch,
Dec 19th 2003, 12:09 am
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Well Done Polyana!!
What a fab Chrissy Pressie for you.
Diane x
What a fab Chrissy Pressie for you.
Diane x
Dec 19th 2003, 4:51 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
I think I've been very lucky Cinderella; I know not everyone is finding it quite so easy, and I really feel for those of you like Donna, who are still job-hunting or whatever- I hope it pays off in the end. Mine is a combination of luck and sheer determination I suppose - I knew I would have to get work asap, and so came prepared to do anything, and threw myself wholeheartedly into every application. I guess my enthusiasm must have shown at the interview, also they liked the fact that I was looking for a stable job and not something to use as a stepping stone.
And yes, I am happy here - its not paradise, but its lovely, and I'm starting to feel that its home.
I think I've been very lucky Cinderella; I know not everyone is finding it quite so easy, and I really feel for those of you like Donna, who are still job-hunting or whatever- I hope it pays off in the end. Mine is a combination of luck and sheer determination I suppose - I knew I would have to get work asap, and so came prepared to do anything, and threw myself wholeheartedly into every application. I guess my enthusiasm must have shown at the interview, also they liked the fact that I was looking for a stable job and not something to use as a stepping stone.
And yes, I am happy here - its not paradise, but its lovely, and I'm starting to feel that its home.
Dec 19th 2003, 5:41 am
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HI POL
soooooooooooooo pleased for you, lady luck is shinning down on some of us hey?
Go get em girl, lots a love the g's xxx
soooooooooooooo pleased for you, lady luck is shinning down on some of us hey?
Go get em girl, lots a love the g's xxx
Dec 19th 2003, 2:31 pm
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Go Polly Go!
Well done a pozi atti works best and they LUVVVV the english accent??
Well done a pozi atti works best and they LUVVVV the english accent??
Dec 19th 2003, 2:33 pm
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Must have missed it.
What job has pollyanna got, where, what terms etc. must know
What job has pollyanna got, where, what terms etc. must know
Dec 19th 2003, 2:39 pm
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Pollyana is great...what more can I say??!!!
Well done to you Pollyana...now you can get that pension sorted...
Well done to you Pollyana...now you can get that pension sorted...
Dec 19th 2003, 2:43 pm
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Hey - thats awesome news! I'm so pleased for you. Must be a huge load off your shoulders. You should pass on any tips you have for doing good interviews.... we'll all be needing them sooner or later. (hopefully)
All the best!
W.
All the best!
W.
