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    IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo



    never get crap on facebook-oops forgot- i get birthday notifications!!
    just anypost that is irrelevent or has a hyperlink to a company- i report them all-
    just having a bad day grizzly- company i work for has just gone into administration- been there 10 yr , found out by letter this morning-after id left for work- and they want the van back on monday- thinking of keeping hold of it so they can collect it themselves


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    Hi IM.
    I just know this is winding you up!
    Please say it is!

    Is this a sales forum now, because if so "I'll get my coat"

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    Re: How to Save Energy in Commercial Refrigeration

    You go for it my friend!
    That's a complete bummer.
    Twice that's happened to me, both unexpected and out of the blue!

    If it's any consolation both times, eventually things were for the better.
    It sure doesn't feel like it at the time though!
    Just think!
    All that new plant you will be able to quiz us all on!
    Cheers Grizzly

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    Re: How to Save Energy in Commercial Refrigeration

    got interview tomorrow, must remember to wear me lucky undies!!! haha

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    Re: How to Save Energy in Commercial Refrigeration

    Sorry to hear your bad news hope things work out for the better

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    We had a thread which was based on spam which was deleted but I wanted these posts back in the open.

    Hope things turn out good for you IM.
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    glad to get out the s***hole- poor management,bosses family as staff doesnt help, and as a famous sparkie once "said you get a brew in prison!"

    got 2 interviews tomorrow

    as a last resort i remember frank offering me peanuts to work for him!

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    maybe the post should be renamed as -monkey escapes from the zoo!

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    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    glad to get out the s***hole- poor management,bosses family as staff doesnt help, and as a famous sparkie once "said you get a brew in prison!"

    got 2 interviews tomorrow

    as a last resort i remember frank offering me peanuts to work for him!
    Is that salted or chocolate covered?
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    prob dry roasted but with all the flavouring removed but with the scent of harvest pale!

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    does that mean the Salix contract is up for grabs?

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    on a serious note...if your any good on daikin water cooled VRV kit I can find you something to do next week.

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    Sorry to hear your news but sure hope things will turn out alright in the end.

    Dr Tayters prescribes nobbling as many tools from the van as you can, arm yourself with the contacts list and Imodium and seek self employment.
    There's an aquarium on the blink London way, a freezer that needs slowing down nearby and I'm not sure if the K20 ice maker is running still, could do with a condensor clean by now at least.

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    never worked on watercooled vrv- done vrv2,vrv3,happy to fault find on anything,as long as i have a manual - buggers want the van back at 9am monday, obviously ive cleared out the goodies to ensure i get paid.
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    on a serious note...if your any good on daikin water cooled VRV kit I can find you something to do next week.

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    Good luck with the interviews, just don't mention this forum you probably slated your next "Boss" on his posts!!!
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    looking at it from the bright side of life, stop looking back and feeling miserable, you know your skills, go out and get them!!

    One advice though, Listen carefuly before you make a comment!

    I know that in no time you will be on the horseback again.

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    Bummer IM.
    It's happened to me a couple of times now. It's quite a stress at the time, but so far I've been lucky & ended up somewhere I've enjoyed working.
    Good luck, not that you'll really need it.

    Only piece of advice I can offer is to go with your gut. If you've done your homework it'll tell you which is the better offer.

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    cheers guy's- had 1st interview - similar basic with possibly reviewing after a trail period package to what i was on, got another interview with mates firm later all being well- same money but no 1.5hrs a day charity work so at 14quid an hour x5 days x48 weeks equates to an extra 5k for getting outta bed.

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    got a job-woo hoo!!

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    how is your new van?
    I love the smell of Ammonia in the morning!

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    not got van yet waiting on contract and start date, may have to go head office to collect it-maidstone!! haha- they say its gonna be a vw caddy- compared to the vw crafter i have to returnn on monday- usual perks- tracker! haha, probably stickered up like a rally car too

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    Yay! Use the crafter to collect the caddy! Bet they didn't say which office you had to return it to.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    not got van yet waiting on contract and start date, may have to go head office to collect it-maidstone!! haha- they say its gonna be a vw caddy- compared to the vw crafter i have to returnn on monday- usual perks- tracker! haha, probably stickered up like a rally car too
    I've only just read this IM, I was about to say sorry about your job but then I read this and now your back in work!!

    Where have you gone to if you don't mind me asking? I might be joining you soon the way our company is going.
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    rainham group in bolton, they got a main office in maidenhead,just setting up here, they took on 6 lads already- so will see how it goes
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    I've only just read this IM, I was about to say sorry about your job but then I read this and now your back in work!!

    Where have you gone to if you don't mind me asking? I might be joining you soon the way our company is going.

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    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    rainham group in bolton, they got a main office in maidenhead,just setting up here, they took on 6 lads already- so will see how it goes
    Hopefully you don't get your head flushed down the toilet being the newbie
    Good luck, hope it goes ok.
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day

    Well done !!!!!!!!

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Well done Monkey, good news about the new job.

    (OT) We've just trackers fitted, oh joy, Guvnor was a bit concerned this afternoon as I sat in the van talking to him. He checked my location and found that I was doing 140k down an autobahn in Germany. Just love accuracy myself, but heh ho.
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    Sorry to hear your bad news but congrats on the new job hope it all works out for you.
    The last thing to leave an engineer is pride!!

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    going in here blind- dont know anything about em ,but as long as money hits me bank and ive warned them about my overtime habit- so they know what animal theyre taking on!
    and i will be taking piccys of defects,rough workmanship
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    Sorry to hear your bad news but congrats on the new job hope it all works out for you.

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Do you get redundancy pay from Belfry? Or does it not happen if the company goes into administration?

    Hopefully so if you've been there 10 years?
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    currently- im entitled to notice of redundanct which is 3mths pay (basic and taxable) also unused holidays which is 1.75days from april - 9 and a bit days plus the 3wks pay for this month-no doubt the overtime wont get paid and the 10yr service is 10wks pay capped at 450quid per week - so all in all about 8-10k if theres anything in the pot-gotta claim it off government

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Sorry to hear about your circumstance mate, anyway one door closes another one opens.

    Onwards and upwards mate.
    Training may be finished but experience is never complete.

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    All the best in your new gig... bottoms up...
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    currently- im entitled to notice of redundanct which is 3mths pay (basic and taxable) also unused holidays which is 1.75days from april - 9 and a bit days plus the 3wks pay for this month-no doubt the overtime wont get paid and the 10yr service is 10wks pay capped at 450quid per week - so all in all about 8-10k if theres anything in the pot-gotta claim it off government
    Hopefully you get it all mate, that will be a nice sweetener if you do.

    What about you lad? Has he managed to find somewhere else yet?
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    lads got cv's out everywhere- hes in his 4th yr, got his 2079 he's done his level 2 air con fridge started his level 3 but 4mths into the course they cancelled it as people dropped out, so he started a 2yr sparky course but he needs to work with a company who does sparking- also as he's passed his driving 12mth ago he was used as a gopher- gopher suppliers and deliver this- so his hands on experience isnt the best, he can carry out maintenances on splits ok but fault finding/repairs he's gonna struggle.
    he's got 2 days work next week for cash with the possibility of getting took on,
    also i took details of service contracts so if my new gaff isnt interested then i will forward the details to his new company

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Feel for you mate and as Grizzly has said its not a nice feeling when it happens been there myself.
    Hope the new job works out ok for you.
    Times are tough out there and many companies are struggling and redundancies are going to continue for some time.

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    cheers gibbo- just need to get me lad sorted somewhere- never been any good at interviews, but was just a general chat and got it- so new t shirt, new contracts, new boss- knowing my luck they have pink vans!

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    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    cheers gibbo- just need to get me lad sorted somewhere- never been any good at interviews, but was just a general chat and got it- so new t shirt, new contracts, new boss- knowing my luck they have pink vans!
    I'm sure you mentioned him to the new company??

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    yep but unfortunatly they dont need an improver yet as trying to make a good impression due to new contracts- so will see if i can work me magic

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Damn....

    Just as I was about to give you a PM..my peanut tree died...

    Managed to get the missus to give it the kiss of life, but, like my Pec**r, it don't respond..sorry Monkey..no jobby available

    When me new tree is grown and producing wages, I'll give you a shout

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    new job offer was based on em winning a contract but apparently it could be a few weeks- sod that
    got another job starting thurs more money,no tracker and paid door to door

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Where've you gone to now then? Is it still local?
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    Re: How to Save Energy in Commercial Refrigeration

    sdh bolton- small firm

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    Re: How to Save Energy in Commercial Refrigeration

    update- currently no van yet as insurance company is changing on 8th oct- been getting chauffered about for the past week- so i must be the highest paid apprentice,got fisted at a petrol station when the fuel card had wrong pin issued- so currently 102 quid down - yay expenses- plenty of work, lots of running around-
    and paid on friday- not heard off me redundancy/last months wages yet

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    Is it Weekly pay rather than monthly?

    What about overtime? Is there any
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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    yep weekly pay and a im being chauffered im limited to the overtime but got 10hrs in last week

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    got a payslip- just gotta check me wage went in!- did charity work at the last company

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    nice to hear that you returned to work

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    Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo

    good news all round then
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