Urban, What should I do?...............

[internetstalker]

have you considered taking an HGV license?

the money for driving those beasts is better.

I have but 2 problems:

1) HGV driving means lots of staying away from home

2) There are almost no HGV jobs about due to the current climate

 

[internetstalker]

Don't step back. What's the point? Just look for a better job?

Let's say, you go back to your old job and feel shit - this could happen. Less cash and less job satisfaction is not good.

Nah

I loved that job

 

[Looby]

I'd be really nervous about moving jobs at the moment unless I really had to or it was an offer too good to refuse.

What sort of company is it you'd be working for and is it fairly recession proof?

The boss that offered you the job might not know of any financial problems going on further up the line. I speak to employers everyday that are trying to keep their financial problems secret (understandably) and in some cases have not talked to other directors about debts etc!

Sorry, I didn't mean that to sound so negative because as someone who's in a job they absolutely hate I think it's a great thing to find something you enjoy.

 

[internetstalker]

My heads all over the place today!

should I stay or should I go?

fuck knows

 

[treefrog]

Normally I'd say go for it, but the way things are ATM? Not worth the possible heartbreak later mate. Hang in there until things are looking a bit more stable, then reassess the situation?

 

[fractionMan]

I'd take a 10-20% paycut for a job I actually liked any day of the week.

 

[Looby]

I'd take a 10-20% paycut for a job I actually liked any day of the week.

But in the middle of a deep recession with unemployment at record levels?

 

[internetstalker]

Had a word with my old Boss today, Let him know I was serious

He said to let him know what i do as he'll have to advertise the job and I'd have to apply for it etc etc.

but it's good to know I definately have the choice

 

[internetstalker]

I'm gonna go and see my old Boss today, if he says he can still do it, I'm gonna hand my notice in today.

Already got it printed off in front of me

 

[5t3IIa]

Good luck 'stalker

It's clearly the right thing for you as you feel so good about it

 

[MooChild]

Best of luck

 

[ajdown]

I'd certainly choose a job I'd enjoy, over a job I wouldn't but happens to pay a little more, any day.

 

[Mation]

I'm gonna go and see my old Boss today, if he says he can still do it, I'm gonna hand my notice in today.

Already got it printed off in front of me

Don't hand your notice in till you've had the interview and had a definite offer of the new/old job!

 

[internetstalker]

Don't hand your notice in till you've had the interview and had a definite offer of the new/old job!

I can't as they are for the same company. I'd have to leave and come back as taking a step backwards would probably be blocked IYSWIM

 

[internetstalker]

Gutted, my old boss isn't in today


i'll have to wait or take a chance

 

[fogbat]

I realise how pissed off and eager to hand in that notice you must be, reading the other thread, but it can still wait a day, can't it?

Take a piss on your boss's office chair in the meantime

 

[DotCommunist]

Gutted, my old boss isn't in today


i'll have to wait or take a chance

I'd wait man. Old Boss is bound to be about at some point next week surely?

 

[internetstalker]

I will wait!

Just want to let him know what I'm doing first innit

 

[internetstalker]

My old boss is in today, gonna go and see him at lunch.

i'm exited about the prospect of getting a big fuckoff white van again!

 

[moomoo]

I think you should build a step.

 

[internetstalker]

So, that went well

There is guy retiring in about 4-5 weeks (my notice has to be 4 weeks)

so There will definately be a job for me.

However they've asked me to wait a few days handing in my notice to see if it would be possible to get me transfered (they're gonna speak with HR)

My only worry there is I wouldn't want the move to be blocked ( as I'm the only fucker in the bussiness that can do my job)

But either way If I handed my notice in and officially left, then applied for the job when it becomes available then surely theres nothing anyone can do

 

[DotCommunist]

nice one fella, you are one step closer to Ginsters, Hi-Viz vests and the open road

 

[internetstalker]

nice one fella, you are one step closer to Ginsters, Hi-Viz vests and the open road

FTW!

 

[Sadken]

But either way If I handed my notice in and officially left, then applied for the job when it becomes available then surely theres nothing anyone can do

Certainly wouldn't seem to be. Can't be 100% without seeing your contract or whatever but, yeah, that sounds right to me. Cesare is your best bet in this area though.

 

[internetstalker]

Just handed my notice in!

 

[internetstalker]

I feel nervous now!

 

[internetstalker]

Just applied for my old job today
9 days of work left at this job

I'll be on the road again soon

 

[internetstalker]

Had my interview today

All went well, I will know by the end of the week

 

[DotCommunist]

Good show man!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

 

[internetstalker]

I Got the job!!



Sweet


My route is gonna be East Anglia


There is a new one coming up that is London and Bristol, I'm gonna try and get that route