James
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:09 PM |
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Woohoo, I actually got the job!
Remember this post:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=153538
Have gone a long time without a proper job. Partly through my own laziness and partly through having my career trashed by the idiocy of Hewlett
Packard.
Well they finally gave me a 2nd interview yesterday, this time I had to meet the Financial Director.
Unbelievably was early again (those that know me will know how shocking this is!  ) and had a relatively pleasant chat with the guy (this was
non-technical interview) for 45mins. Asked me a few awkward questions and he appeared to be trying to catch me out on a few career history things
(like he asked me who the drivers were during my 2003-2006 Mclaren time and I couldn't really remember!  ) but it was mainly ok and I was
pretty honest.
Anyway, couple of hours later one of the Directors phoned me up and said they'd like me.
Pretty chuffed as it's been a while since I had any work. The money isn't amazing at all but there's a bonus scheme (I don't
know the details yet) that's pretty good and the training should be very good so plenty of scope to move on if I dont like it! lol
Might even be able to pay the mortgage and buy fuel and food without worrying constantly!
Best of all, should be able to get the Locost back on the road! Yippeeee!
Anyway, just thought I share some good news on here. If I can get a job then anyone can! 
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:14 PM |
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Good on you mate
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:16 PM |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Nice one James, I'm made up for you.
Long term unemployment is no joke.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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richardlee237
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:17 PM |
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Many congratulations, we've all been there.
Well, most of us !
Quote Lord Kelvin
“Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in race horses and women.”
Quote Richard Lee
"and cars"
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RichardK
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:18 PM |
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So you didnt resort to if you dont give me the job I'm gonna kick your back doors in then, technique !!!
Well done mate, the country needs all the tax payers it can
Take care
R
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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rallyingden
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:18 PM |
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You should have put on a Polish accent You would have got a job ages ago
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Bumble
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 12:47 PM |
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Congratulations.......surely warrants a few shandy's!!
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James
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 01:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bumble
Congratulations.......surely warrants a few shandy's!!
Yeah, I went a bit mad on the way home from training and bought both a bag of crisps AND a Dairy milk! Was like the last days of Caligula! 
Training tonight too so hopefully get a curry to celebrate on Friday night.
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 01:44 PM |
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Well done!
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chrisxr2
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 01:47 PM |
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nice one
Nice one, looking to move jobs myself just been for an interview for a job i want and need to improve my career and was cacking myself, normally i am
uber confident.
Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 02:26 PM |
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Congrats James, well done matey!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 02:30 PM |
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Excellent news James......Well done! 
Ok so the money might not be that great...but....some money is better than NO money...
So what is your new job all about then?
Congrats again,
Fozzie
Still trying to get my head around the fact that you were early twice!!!! .......
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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stevebubs
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 02:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
So what is your new job all about then?
Congrats...and equally curious
Stephen
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 02:54 PM |
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WELL DONE
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phelpsa
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 03:22 PM |
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Nice one
I had that feeling for the first time when applying for my placement this year. After all the effort and fuss of sending off CVs and application
letters I received a few interview invites at my top rated companies, first one I went to offered me a job on the day! Its a great feeling knowing
that you were selected over six or seven hundred other applicants!
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Hector.Brocklebank
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 03:26 PM |
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Hello James
Congratulations on your Job...
I just secured my one year visa after a harrowing 45min interview by two terrors of custom officers, job was dependent on obtaining my visa... so
I'm as chuffed as you are, just need to pack the case and fly out on 10th of June
Haven't worked in 10 years so to suddenly find I'm gonna teach foundation engineering is a little daunting
Bangkok Here I come !!!!!
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Humbug
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 04:13 PM |
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Congratulations, James... might see you up at Newlands in a Locost then?
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 04:21 PM |
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well done
i must admit you nearly cought me out with that story of you working at mclaren
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 04:36 PM |
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Nice one James, really great news mate
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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James
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 05:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
Excellent news James......Well done!
So what is your new job all about then?
Congrats again,
Fozzie
Still trying to get my head around the fact that you were early twice!!!! .......
Feeding the 5000, water into wine and now me being on time twice in a row.... miracles do happen!
Well it's back in IT. Working for a network and server architecture company. Basically installing and designing hardware setups for clients. I
think they'll want me involved in the technical sales side too but that's no problem.
Drive to the office is okay too. SLightly concerned about how much I'll be out of the office and unable to get to training but we'll see
how it goes.
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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nick205
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 05:11 PM |
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nice one James, hope it works out well for you!
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Guinness
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| posted on 12/5/11 at 07:03 PM |
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Great news James!
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MikeR
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| posted on 13/5/11 at 04:47 PM |
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Great news and good luck.
Hopefully your place will be full of fun people and you'll have an interesting job with good propects (money isn't everything - although
it does help).
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