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19-09-2013, 05:16 PM #1
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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19-09-2013, 05:24 PM #2
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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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19-09-2013, 05:27 PM #3
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got interview tomorrow, must remember to wear me lucky undies!!! haha
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19-09-2013, 05:41 PM #4
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Sorry to hear your bad news hope things work out for the better
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19-09-2013, 10:16 PM #5
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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.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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19-09-2013, 10:20 PM #6
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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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19-09-2013, 10:46 PM #7
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maybe the post should be renamed as -monkey escapes from the zoo!
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19-09-2013, 10:49 PM #8
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19-09-2013, 10:53 PM #9
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prob dry roasted but with all the flavouring removed but with the scent of harvest pale!
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19-09-2013, 10:54 PM #10
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does that mean the Salix contract is up for grabs?
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19-09-2013, 10:59 PM #11
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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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19-09-2013, 11:01 PM #12
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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.
All the best,
Andy.Health and safety first..........unless I'm in a hurry.
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19-09-2013, 11:02 PM #13
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20-09-2013, 07:56 AM #14
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Good luck with the interviews, just don't mention this forum you probably slated your next "Boss" on his posts!!!
I love the smell of Ammonia in the morning!
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20-09-2013, 08:44 AM #15
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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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20-09-2013, 11:36 AM #16
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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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20-09-2013, 12:32 PM #17
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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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20-09-2013, 02:38 PM #18
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got a job-woo hoo!!
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20-09-2013, 03:30 PM #19
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how is your new van?
I love the smell of Ammonia in the morning!
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20-09-2013, 04:02 PM #20
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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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20-09-2013, 04:43 PM #21
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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.....
Mostly found in Oxfordshire, UK :)
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20-09-2013, 06:11 PM #22
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The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Marc
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20-09-2013, 06:17 PM #23
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20-09-2013, 07:26 PM #24
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20-09-2013, 09:37 PM #25
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Well done !!!!!!!!
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20-09-2013, 09:58 PM #26
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.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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21-09-2013, 11:18 AM #27
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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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21-09-2013, 11:21 AM #28
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21-09-2013, 01:54 PM #29
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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?The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Marc
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21-09-2013, 01:59 PM #30
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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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21-09-2013, 02:31 PM #31
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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21-09-2013, 03:00 PM #32
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All the best in your new gig... bottoms up...
Engineering Specialist - Cuprobraze, Nocolok, CD Technology
Rarefied Technologies ( SE Asia )
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21-09-2013, 05:50 PM #33
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The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Marc
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21-09-2013, 07:05 PM #34
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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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22-09-2013, 07:04 PM #35
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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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22-09-2013, 07:11 PM #36
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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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22-09-2013, 08:07 PM #37
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22-09-2013, 08:15 PM #38
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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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23-09-2013, 08:43 PM #39
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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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23-09-2013, 10:12 PM #40
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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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23-09-2013, 10:21 PM #41
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Where've you gone to now then? Is it still local?
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Marc
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23-09-2013, 10:57 PM #42
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sdh bolton- small firm
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02-10-2013, 05:49 PM #43
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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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02-10-2013, 09:12 PM #44
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Is it Weekly pay rather than monthly?
What about overtime? Is there anyThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Marc
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02-10-2013, 09:33 PM #45
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yep weekly pay and a im being chauffered im limited to the overtime but got 10hrs in last week
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04-10-2013, 09:02 PM #46
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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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08-10-2013, 05:47 PM #47
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nice to hear that you returned to work
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08-10-2013, 07:58 PM #48
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Re: IM's Bad News Day - Monkey Escapes from the Zoo
good news all round then