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I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
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As a manager I have been known to interview people on nights or weekends if their cv looks good. People have also come to interviews with me during their vacations (they do not all have to be spent in Florida), even lunch hours. Possibly you are allowed sone personal time (presumably you go to the doctor or the dentist on occasion). Before quitting I would ask myself at what kind of work would I not be deeply unhappy, what would I like to do? Then I would check the market out (looking at want ads, web sites and asking around). Think first therefore of what you would like to do, before forcing yourself to find another job that would make you deeply unhappy. I hear there is a vacancy at CTU Aberdeen.Batman wrote:I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
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I have always found it easier and better to negotiate salaries when you are still employed. Managers will obviously think you are desperate if you are without a job and will try to get you on the cheap.Batman wrote:I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
I don't know what you are doing at the moment but I would advise you to stop in your current job and book the day/morning off (Holiday, Sickness, Dentist, Doctor etc) for the interview. If your shifts are very rigid and you will struggle to get them off, throw a sickie. It always worked for me.
I work for www.airline-network.co.uk in their problem solving department (ie-when someone wants to change a booking, or is stuck abroad following a crisis such as terrorsit attacks or a political emergency).
It is mind numbingly dull and I want to enjoy my work for once.
It is mind numbingly dull and I want to enjoy my work for once.
Question about your (and others) websitesBatman wrote:I work for www.airline-network.co.uk in their problem solving department (ie-when someone wants to change a booking, or is stuck abroad following a crisis such as terrorsit attacks or a political emergency).
It is mind numbingly dull and I want to enjoy my work for once.
Why can't we have an 'all northern england airports' search option?
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Works not meant to be enjoyable.Batman wrote:I work for www.airline-network.co.uk in their problem solving department (ie-when someone wants to change a booking, or is stuck abroad following a crisis such as terrorsit attacks or a political emergency).
It is mind numbingly dull and Iwant to enjoy my work for once.
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http://www.skyscanner.netcommunistworkethic wrote:as you've not responded to my pm for help on a flight I hope you're stuck there rotting forever with the joker constantly prodding you with a shitty stick.
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Batman wrote:I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
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ifeelgoodiknewiwould wrote:Do what I did - just pack in your present job and f*ck off up to the North East. It's only temporary but the pay's fantastic! I've made lots of new mates already and I even got a new suit with my job.Batman wrote:I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
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I personally would give my Right (and Left) arm to work 9 to 5.Batman wrote:I'm deeply unhappy at work, and want to move on, but am constrained by the shifts I work (Mon Fri 9-5) in finding alternative employment.
It is not easy to arrange interviews etc around such rigid shifts so I need the advice of TWers to find a solution.
At the mo my idea is to just resign and force myself to look elsewhere without the obligation of organising interviews around work........
I work a 48 hour week (7am till 5.30pm) in an Engineering factory with survailance cameras pointing over my work bench, with the Evil Yorkshire Deputy M.D. watching the TV screen making sure I dont have a minute to myself.
9 to 5 ......................
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You lycky bast**ddavroduk wrote:
I work a 48 hour week (7am till 5.30pm) in an Engineering factory with survailance cameras pointing over my work bench, with the Evil Yorkshire Deputy M.D. watching the TV screen making sure I dont have a minute to myself.
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