Pelle Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^^ You got a point there. Apart from the last sentence, of course. You're a bit deluded there, I think. :nod: And I want Lauras and Chris' job. And so many others'. You all seem to have "examining VT" as a job, which sounds great in my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Tell me about it, it's not all opening mail, responding to emails, looking through paperwork and answering the phone you know... Sometimes I have to make the tea aswell. I now also check mens lottery tickets, as apparently they can't do it themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 And I want Lauras and Chris' job. And so many others'. You all seem to have "examining VT" as a job, which sounds great in my ears.# It's shit mate. I'm in a safe-ish programming job, with very little to do. There is no real onus on me to do anyhting really at work, other than turn up. I still get paid though. So i surf (VT mainly) for many hours of the day. I'd really, really rather have a job that actually means something. That matters to at least someone. it's quite soul destroying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'd really, really rather have a job that actually means something. That matters to at least someone. it's quite soul destroying Agreed. I'm relatively busy all the time, just not so much at the minute for a short while. But it's mind numbing - I office alone for 45 hours a week (my boss also offices in my room but is rarely here), that is the very definition of soul destroying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sorry Laura, If you want sould destroying try 207 job applications in the last 6 weeks, 48 replies Soul Destroying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sorry Laura, If you want sould destroying try 207 job applications in the last 6 weeks, 48 replies Soul Destroying I feel for you, that must be pretty difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissmith921 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 A lot of my job is spent sitting about waiting for people. Testers, designers, business analysts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sorry Laura, If you want sould destroying try 207 job applications in the last 6 weeks, 48 replies Soul Destroying I know how you feel. How many of those 48 replies were 'Unfortunately the position has been filled, thanks for your interest.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 5, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2009 And I want Lauras and Chris' job. And so many others'. You all seem to have "examining VT" as a job, which sounds great in my ears.# It's shit mate. I'm in a safe-ish programming job, with very little to do. There is no real onus on me to do anyhting really at work, other than turn up. I still get paid though. So i surf (VT mainly) for many hours of the day. I'd really, really rather have a job that actually means something. That matters to at least someone. it's quite soul destroying“It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.” (Jerome K. Jerome) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The bog standard phrase I get is "other candidates who matched my clients brief more closely", I've also been told I was too experienced, at almost 52 I take it as a coded message Onward, upwards, It's happened before (too often) and will happen again (probably) such is life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 5, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2009 The bog standard phrase I get is "other candidates who matched my clients brief more closely", I've also been told I was too experienced, at almost 52 I take it as a coded messagePretty much why I'm demotivated and counting the time until I can retire - I couldn't face applying for new jobs at my age, so I put up with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The bog standard phrase I get is "other candidates who matched my clients brief more closely", I've also been told I was too experienced, at almost 52 I take it as a coded message Onward, upwards, It's happened before (too often) and will happen again (probably) such is life Well credit to you, the number of jobs you've applied for is astonishing, to still have that attitude now << A big thumbs up to you. I work with all younger people and I'd love to work with people who have a bit more maturity that I'm sure you'd bring to the working environment. Good luck in your search, the ones you haven't got, well it just means something better is around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The bog standard phrase I get is "other candidates who matched my clients brief more closely", I've also been told I was too experienced, at almost 52 I take it as a coded message Onward, upwards, It's happened before (too often) and will happen again (probably) such is life Yeah that's a common one too. The worst I ever got was 'You don't have enough experience.' It was for a data entry job. And I have a couple years IT/admin/data entry experience on my CV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 5, 2009 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just had a phone call, looks like Trim will have a nice surprise tomorrow night when my 3 month old God Daughter gets dropped off for us to babysit, hahahaha! I completely didn't read the "God" in that post and after being pretty shocked (and amused) proceeded to wonder intently why no-one else had made a big deal about Trim finding out tomorrow night he had a 3 month old (step?)daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 And I want Lauras and Chris' job. And so many others'. You all seem to have "examining VT" as a job, which sounds great in my ears.# It's shit mate. I'm in a safe-ish programming job, with very little to do. There is no real onus on me to do anyhting really at work, other than turn up. I still get paid though. So i surf (VT mainly) for many hours of the day. I'd really, really rather have a job that actually means something. That matters to at least someone. it's quite soul destroying Yeah, I can see that point too. I've got a lot to do at work and because of that the days passes by rather fast which is a good thing when at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 5, 2009 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2009 Gave a presentation this morning and was grilled about it for 2 and a half hours. Fun fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just had a phone call, looks like Trim will have a nice surprise tomorrow night when my 3 month old God Daughter gets dropped off for us to babysit, hahahaha! I completely didn't read the "God" in that post and after being pretty shocked (and amused) proceeded to wonder intently why no-one else had made a big deal about Trim finding out tomorrow night he had a 3 month old (step?)daughter That presentation must have taken an enormous amount out of you Stevo :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 5, 2009 Moderator Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well I just sent my holiday requests for the rest of the year off to the boss and if I get what I've asked for then I will be working 2.5 days in December, and one of those full days is Christmas Eve (which really isn't a full day at all). Fingers crossed eh I just got all the days I asked for :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 5, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2009 Got my article for the uni paper done, sent off to my mate in the editing department. Now I get to pack up stuff for a weekend back in Brum, woohoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well I just sent my holiday requests for the rest of the year off to the boss and if I get what I've asked for then I will be working 2.5 days in December, and one of those full days is Christmas Eve (which really isn't a full day at all). Fingers crossed eh I just got all the days I asked for :shock: Could you give me 6 numbers between 1 and 50 please BOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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