I have an interview next week, once again in the financial sector (not a great job though, pays less than my first job after graduating 
) and one the following week for a job in the manufacturing sector.
Right back on topic the position I'm interviewing for in two weeks I first applied for about three months ago and it's taken this long to get to interview stage. This is for a contract position too! One of the factors on my side is the length of time it's taken and the amount of contractors available. Practically all of them have either found another job or refused to continue chasing this contract as it's taken so long! Apparently it's still an "urgent requirement". I'm sure there was blossom on the trees when I applied and now the leaves have nearly all fallen!
) and one the following week for a job in the manufacturing sector.Right back on topic the position I'm interviewing for in two weeks I first applied for about three months ago and it's taken this long to get to interview stage. This is for a contract position too! One of the factors on my side is the length of time it's taken and the amount of contractors available. Practically all of them have either found another job or refused to continue chasing this contract as it's taken so long! Apparently it's still an "urgent requirement". I'm sure there was blossom on the trees when I applied and now the leaves have nearly all fallen!
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I am on 70% of what I earned after uni - but its better than 0% and it keeps the CV going. I am considering a very radical change in career path if I find that work doesn't seem to come my way, I have a science degree and that will come in very handy for a career that UK PLC is short of - teachers.
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My son actually started his security guard job this week.
Its taken the best part of this whole year to go from initial application, applying to sit the exams, passing the exams and then passing the required criteria to be offered the job and then be accepted.
All for around £7/hr.
Its taken the best part of this whole year to go from initial application, applying to sit the exams, passing the exams and then passing the required criteria to be offered the job and then be accepted.
All for around £7/hr.
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verytalldave
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Teaching in some secondary schools in some parts of the country is more like being in the SAS than being a teacher. Its not something I would want to do. But good luck anyway.
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Teaching in some secondary schools in some parts of the country is more like being in the SAS than being a teacher. Its not something I would want to do. But good luck anyway.
Aye, up in Scotland its not quite so wild, plus the pay/benefits are okay. If you land a private school to teach in it won't be too wild. its just an idea as my science degree is the only real qualification I have got, getting a job with it in a shrinking industry is hard, but they are crying out for science teachers so although its a years training and no money + more debt, it will yield a job and a long career.
Getting contract jobs thru agencies is a bit dicey for me long term.
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Sounds good.................
Go for it...............
As the man said, you have to speculate to accumulate..........
A good solid job is worth its weight in gold nowadays and will make for a happier life. Which is really what its all about.
Go for it...............
As the man said, you have to speculate to accumulate..........
A good solid job is worth its weight in gold nowadays and will make for a happier life. Which is really what its all about.
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And you should be in a good final salary pension scheme ------ that's worth a fortune with 13 weeks paid holiday............
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Teaching in some secondary schools in some parts of the country is more like being in the SAS than being a teacher. Its not something I would want to do. But good luck anyway.
I was in a group of quite relaxed middle aged people a couple of weeks ago.
Generally the majority were unperturbed by the current economic turmoil. Quite a few were looking to retire to second homes they already own, and another is sorting out a boat, another planning to go to the US. No pension worries. Expecting to have eth option retire reasonably early.
There were a smaller number quite perturbed and seeing their pensions at risk and who seemed to be lacking in the second homes department. Muttering about whether they'll have anything left at 68.
Guess which group were in education and or working for the council.
Guess which group wasn't.
Teaching probably won't look so bad after 20 to 30 years.
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You sure they weren't city employees now planning what to do with redundancy payments ontop of a few good years of bonuses..
I've several friends who are science teachers at secondary schools. The general consensus seems to be, your first school is a tough learning experience, then after a few years you have a better CV to apply for a nicer school, ideally a grammar or public school. They've all said never try to be a friend to the pupils as they'll take advantage. A firm but fair approach gives the least stress.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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No. I suspect they would have been a third chastised group.
One of the changes that has occured in the last decade is a concerted shift in risk/reward to the benefit of middle to senior professional people in the public sector.
