Job Hunters Thread

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Ankhinoco Aug 2014 1:38pm, 15 Aug 2014 8,008 posts	0 Ankhinoco Fortunately MrsC worked much harder than me at school and therefore has a really good job and is able to support us all. Meanwhile I get to do the laundry, ironing, cooking and cleaning (and sneak out on my bike when I can). Fair swap really.
macca 53 Aug 2014 1:40pm, 15 Aug 2014 20,474 posts	0 macca 53 excellent choice of spouse there AngClyoco
SpicedApple Apr 2015 6:54pm, 9 Apr 2015 7,548 posts	0 SpicedApple Not been on Fetch for ages and thought I'd pop in at this thread - seems like all is going well in Fetch jobhunting land, given no posts since August? Well, at least I hope so. (Me? Well, reason for popping in is that the atmosphere at my job is so toxic at the moment, I feel I can't bear it anymore. Might have made the wrong choice when I picked this job over the other one I was offered in December. Alas, will have to stick it out for another year or two as otherwise, my CV will look like a job-hopper's CV and I just can't afford it. :-()
Red Squirrel Apr 2015 9:05pm, 9 Apr 2015 18,526 posts	0 Red Squirrel SpicedApple - don't stick it out. Get some temping work or something or just keep applying and say it's not the job it appeared to be - you'll think of something credible. Explain in your application that you want to be settled and focused and not a job-hopper. Most organisations know that there are some terrible managers out there and belligerent co-workers. Do it; don't suffer in silence. I worked in a toxic environment - it can ruin your work ethic.
Hanneke Apr 2015 9:40pm, 9 Apr 2015 67,761 posts	0 Hanneke I am having to look again. I was made redundant last year in February, then I got funding to run the arts centre 12 hours a week, which runs out this September... The other funding I got to teach arts workshops for people with early stages of dementia runs out in June... So I am currently applying for a grant for the continuation of the dementia project and looking for something else to replace the arts centre work...
SpicedApple Apr 2015 9:58pm, 9 Apr 2015 7,550 posts	0 SpicedApple Hanneke, I remember you runnign the arts centre, can't believe funding runs out in September already - time flies. The dementia project sounds amazing - fingers crossed you'll get the funding, sounds like something really worthwhile. RS, thank you for saying that. Last job was only a year as well though (and before that, I did completely different stuff), so very much job-hopper CV... My manager and co-workers are all ok (and some really nice), it's someone from a different team who's spreading their toxicity and trying to get rid of me, so not as bad as if it was in my own team.
Hanneke Apr 2015 10:47pm, 9 Apr 2015 67,763 posts	0 Hanneke Sounds very unpleasant SA and yes, it seems to have come round very quickly, those two years/seasons... season finishes 20 September, after that no more work, unless I managed to get funding for projects. I have an idea or two... at the moment undecided. I have enjoyed my free lance work but I have only been able to survive because of the 12 hours a week at the arts centre. I need something to replace that. I have seen a full time job I like, just outside Bristol. Well paid, three year contract... Alternatively, I am setting up a business growing medicianl herbs and producing remedies. But that won't earn much first off, it needs building. I have a few opstions and plans though.
Nick Cook Aug 2015 1:36pm, 14 Aug 2015 25,003 posts	0 Nick Cook Hi all - bouncing the thread. I've just been made redundant. The company's been taken over by a private investment company and they're demanding cuts. I think I'm getting quite a good package though and they're paying an outplacement consultancy firm to help/advise us. So hopefully I won't be out of work for too long (and can then spend the redundancy money on a Jag! :-))
lammo Aug 2015 3:23pm, 14 Aug 2015 6,178 posts	0 lammo Sounds like a double edged sword there Nick, enjoy any time off you do get.
idle_wilder Aug 2015 9:44am, 19 Aug 2015 179 posts	0 idle_wilder Thought I'd pop a post on here, as I'll be starting the job hunt again soon. My seasonal contract will end in October, and to be honest - it can't come soon enough - constant back shift, busy summer, huge areas, not enough staff, and not much thanks. This is my second temporary role in the job, and I'm craving job security and something I don't dread. Problem being, I have no idea what to look for. I do still have a hankering to look into vet nursing, but can't really afford to be a student and have missed the boat this year again. Ugh! Hope everyone else having lots of luck!