My hubby, after 11 years in his old job, has been looking at jobs recently and we have been quite shocked at the dramatic change in wages and hours.
I had a similar experience three years ago...I was made redundant and was looking for a comparable job with other companies...for a similar job they were offering £6,500 a year less - and that was IF I had a degree - which I dont - so it meant I wasn't qualified to do a job I had been doing for (nearly) all my working life !!
I hope your husband finds a decent job soon -{
The old ' you haven't got a degree so you're not eligible for that job even though you have 28 years of working experience ' line ... )
So ridiculous. Neither my hubby or I have a degree. Both went to decent schools and got A levels and stuff etc but no one went to Uni in those days unless is was for something specific like, Dr, Solicitor etc ... Didn't need to.
The other stupid thing is that most of the time it doesn't actually matter what the degree is in , as long as you have one. So if you've got a degree in pop music you can apply for a job as a management consultant !!
It's all very different. One of the issues of dealing with recruitment agencies is a) they usually don't understand the job spec or what you're actually qualified for and b) you miss out on 'getting a feel' for someone because there are so many levels to go through before an interview is even a possibility.
Fortunately hubby left work voluntarily and there is no great rush to get another job but it's been a real eye opener .
I worked in the NHS and private health sector for 32 years (74-06). Very little chance of not working on public holidays or weekends.
Since then I've been working as an entertainer. Very little chance of not working on public holidays or weekends! )
(Although the hours are far better)
They've nearly vanished from the rest of the UK -{
Actually there has been a noticeable resurgence of Ads for Spar, especially in the South East...I remember them being like co-op are today....perhaps they're on their way back
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My hubby, after 11 years in his old job, has been looking at jobs recently and we have been quite shocked at the dramatic change in wages and hours.
I had a similar experience three years ago...I was made redundant and was looking for a comparable job with other companies...for a similar job they were offering £6,500 a year less - and that was IF I had a degree - which I dont - so it meant I wasn't qualified to do a job I had been doing for (nearly) all my working life !!
I hope your husband finds a decent job soon -{
The old ' you haven't got a degree so you're not eligible for that job even though you have 28 years of working experience ' line ... )
So ridiculous. Neither my hubby or I have a degree. Both went to decent schools and got A levels and stuff etc but no one went to Uni in those days unless is was for something specific like, Dr, Solicitor etc ... Didn't need to.
The other stupid thing is that most of the time it doesn't actually matter what the degree is in , as long as you have one. So if you've got a degree in pop music you can apply for a job as a management consultant !!
It's all very different. One of the issues of dealing with recruitment agencies is a) they usually don't understand the job spec or what you're actually qualified for and b) you miss out on 'getting a feel' for someone because there are so many levels to go through before an interview is even a possibility.
Fortunately hubby left work voluntarily and there is no great rush to get another job but it's been a real eye opener .
Yes...someone who can (maybe) do the job on paper or someone who can ACTUALLY do the job (and has proved it for many years) - tough call, eh ?
You are right about Uni as well - it didn't even cross my mind to even consider going !!! But then I do have quite a bit in common with two shorts planks ! )
And you are correct about recruitment agencies too - I've spoken to a few and trying to get them to understand what you have and haven't done work wise, and how it relates to the job they advertise X-( might as well speak in Klingon !
I'm just glad you have time on your side to find a job -{
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May I ask what Company you work for?
I work for Spar but it's privately owned.
And there was me thinking you worked for confused.com -{
For over a year now every time that add comes on and I think of you where are me nutty pills )
I normally have 3-4 Days off over Christmas, so its not too bad ) The biggest Problem with my Role is that we have to start at four in the bloody Morning during the run up to Crimbo
May I ask what Company you work for?
I work for Spar but it's privately owned.
And there was me thinking you worked for confused.com -{
For over a year now every time that add comes on and I think of you where are me nutty pills )
Good one, Pete. Brian the Robot - I tweeted him last year and he said his favourite Bond car was the AMC Hornet that did the flip on the missing bridge in TMWTGG. ) -{
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Yes, I kind of thought that myself. I believe you still get them for expats and those on their holidays in Spain however. Strange old world.
I believe Spar has been going since 1956!
Probably not repeatable on these pages! It's a family forum!
The old ' you haven't got a degree so you're not eligible for that job even though you have 28 years of working experience ' line ...
So ridiculous. Neither my hubby or I have a degree. Both went to decent schools and got A levels and stuff etc but no one went to Uni in those days unless is was for something specific like, Dr, Solicitor etc ... Didn't need to.
The other stupid thing is that most of the time it doesn't actually matter what the degree is in , as long as you have one. So if you've got a degree in pop music you can apply for a job as a management consultant !!
It's all very different. One of the issues of dealing with recruitment agencies is a) they usually don't understand the job spec or what you're actually qualified for and b) you miss out on 'getting a feel' for someone because there are so many levels to go through before an interview is even a possibility.
Fortunately hubby left work voluntarily and there is no great rush to get another job but it's been a real eye opener .
Since then I've been working as an entertainer. Very little chance of not working on public holidays or weekends!
(Although the hours are far better)
Don't want to over do it.
Actually there has been a noticeable resurgence of Ads for Spar, especially in the South East...I remember them being like co-op are today....perhaps they're on their way back
Yes...someone who can (maybe) do the job on paper or someone who can ACTUALLY do the job (and has proved it for many years) - tough call, eh ?
You are right about Uni as well - it didn't even cross my mind to even consider going !!! But then I do have quite a bit in common with two shorts planks !
And you are correct about recruitment agencies too - I've spoken to a few and trying to get them to understand what you have and haven't done work wise, and how it relates to the job they advertise X-( might as well speak in Klingon !
I'm just glad you have time on your side to find a job -{
I have a small laser MFC ( multifunction) printer Broter MFC 7440 and absolutely love it.
I got tired of all the dried- out ink cartridges
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
And there was me thinking you worked for confused.com
For over a year now every time that add comes on and I think of you
Of the " No losers "
No....but thanks for ruining it for the people that haven't yet -{
Good one, Pete. Brian the Robot - I tweeted him last year and he said his favourite Bond car was the AMC Hornet that did the flip on the missing bridge in TMWTGG.
Drive a James Bond car ?
Sounds better than " an old Renault 11 ".
Young film maker will be mentored by Oscar and BAFTA-winning special effects
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19-year-old Paul Lycett will meet with John Richardson who has worked on James Bond, Aliens and all eight Harry Potter films
I am Markus, he's Uncle Bob 8-)
Don't put all the cheeky comments that are coming from him onto my bill, please
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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Yes that is correct, a friend of mine actually bought one brand new with stickers and bullet holes
( Maybe you still can ? )
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Get real ones !
Sorry, I've fixed that to Pete.
I really was confused.com there.