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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 20:35

Title: End of an era?...
Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 20:35
Sad news...

Unfortunately I have been "let go" by my current employer and this, combined with my imminant move to Manchester, means that I'm going to have to sell my '2.

I'm very sad to let her go under these circumstances, but who knows I could be back on my feet again in a year or so and buy a new one...

She'll be going in Autotrader in a week or so but I will post in the For Sale group here on the off chance that a lurker may be interested in my baby.

Oh well, as they say sh1t happens.

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I'll still loiter around here for a while, even after she's ghone I'm sure.  Thanks for all the banter and helpful advice everyone.  Hopefully, one day, I'll be back!...

--H--
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 20:46
Sorry to hear that mate.. hope everything gets sorted out for ya.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 21:02
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"Sorry to hear that mate.. hope everything gets sorted out for ya.
Thanks, I'm sure I'll sort myself out soon enough.  I'll let you all know...

--H--
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Post by: markiii on October 1, 2003, 21:16
core,

sorry to lose you, mate. Stick around though.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 21:17
Gutted for you - on both counts.   s:cry: :cry: s:cry:  

Keep smiling mate, just think of the 04 version you can get, fisher price radio an all.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 21:24
Commiserations   s:( :( s:(
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 21:29
Bummer.  Hope it all works out quickly.
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Post by: Humble Jim on October 1, 2003, 21:33
--H--

Ditto to the comments above. It's a sh*tty thing to happen. I've been through it 4 times for my sins. It may sound an odd thing to say but hopefully it'll turn out that this leads to better prospects in the long run. I didn't enjoy any of my involuntary career 'breaks' but looking back they all ultimately resulted me in eventually getting out of poorer companies and into better ones - and I got broader IT experience too. I could have spent years treading water otherwise. All the best...and don't go too far away.
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Post by: dancarbon on October 1, 2003, 21:38
Sorry to hear that H. Best of luck.

DC
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 21:48
Sorry to hear that mate, maybe the next one you get will be in the fastest colour...
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 22:05
Quote from: "bigun007"Sorry to hear that mate, maybe the next one you get will be in the fastest colour...
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I thought that HC's car was silver?   s:? :? s:?
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 22:17
OH it might be i was just guessing it wasn'y lol.
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Post by: Slacey on October 1, 2003, 22:41
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Hope to see you round this way again soon....
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Post by: Anonymous on October 1, 2003, 23:16
Quote from: "Humble Jim"It may sound an odd thing to say but hopefully it'll turn out that this leads to better prospects in the long run.
As it happens I'm 100% certain you're right.  Thanks though!

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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 01:10
Glad to hear that you're optimistic, keep the chin up and you'll sail through this wee glitch. It's already been said, but these things often lead on to better things. My dad was made redundant last year after 30 years with the same company. He's now got another job that he adores, and wishes he'd done it himself 25 years earlier. I also lost my job early last year, but managed to turn the situation around in a couple of months and am much happier now. I know it's a cliche, but it's true - I know lots of other people that have used a situation like this to their advantage. Maybe the adversity brings out the best in people, so best of luck to you.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 01:45
Always look on the bright side......you can go & find a new job that will let you own 2 MR2's. One for weekdays & 1 for weekends  s:!: :!: s:!:  

Hurry back now  s:D :D s:D
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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 03:31
Sorry to hear that HC.  Losing the MR2 is not the worse thing when you've become redundant - that can be replaced.

I wish the best for you.  Stay in touch.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 07:14
I'm sorry to hear that matey. I too face an uncertain future job wise. I hope you get back on your feet again soon.  

Geoff.
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Post by: Comer on October 2, 2003, 08:03
Good luck H.  There'll be a '2 for sale somewhere once you've sorted things out.
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Post by: zud on October 2, 2003, 08:31
They say bad things come in threes.  Add in Leeds' lousy start to the season and hopefully you've now had your three!    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

But seriously, I hope things turn around quickly, and lead to a better job with more time and money for a new 2!

p.s. sorry about having a pop at Leeds... but as a Spurs fan you have to take your chances where you can!
Title: Re: End of an era?...
Post by: juansolo on October 2, 2003, 09:29
Quote from: "Hardcore"I'm going to have to sell my '2.

That sucks.  Feel for you dude.  In the meantime get yourself a good mk1 MX-5, should be able to get a very good one for around £5k.  You'll still be able to have a lot of fun in that.  If you need any advise on one, drop me a line.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 10:17
'core

Sorry to read the post  s:( :( s:(    s:( :( s:(   I hope everything gets sorted out soon.

Regards
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Post by: Liz on October 2, 2003, 10:45
Sorry to hear your news, hope that you stick around though, place would not be the same without you
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Post by: Anonymous on October 2, 2003, 11:05
'Core, gutted mate. Won't have anyone to NOT disagree with me anymore.......  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

Hope its all Ok in the end mate. Will miss the hoards of info from you and the sarky wisecracks  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  Take it easy mate, stick around and you just never know in the future. Hope something comes along soon.

Easy........
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Post by: Anonymous on October 3, 2003, 07:39
This caught my attention yesterday when I was briefly lurking. Tough break 'core, things will work out in time. You'll get back to your feet soon enough. Chin up mate   s:) :) s:)
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Post by: Anonymous on October 3, 2003, 09:48
Thanks for the messages everyone.

Everyone cross your fingers for me because I've managed to get an interview for a great job next Monday and if I get it (I've been told they will be maknig a decision quickly) I will be able to keep the '2...

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Post by: Slacey on October 3, 2003, 10:40
Double fingers crossed... good luck mate!   s:D :D s:D
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Post by: markiii on October 3, 2003, 11:16
kick butt
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Post by: Anonymous on October 3, 2003, 13:19
Bring it on! Confidence mate, confidence........  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
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Post by: Chris on October 3, 2003, 13:37
Cool, good luck mate!!!   s8) 8) s8)    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: Tem on October 3, 2003, 13:38
Quote from: "Hardcore"Everyone cross your fingers for me because I've managed to get an interview for a great job next Monday and if I get it (I've been told they will be maknig a decision quickly) I will be able to keep the '2...

Would it help if we all wrote a recommendation letter for you?  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: Anonymous on October 3, 2003, 13:49
Look on the brightside

You are moving to God's own country

Good luck on Monday
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Post by: Anonymous on October 6, 2003, 13:45
Long story short, the interview today was a waste of my time.  It amazes me the way some people do business, the guy hadn't even looked at my CV.

Anyway, got another interview on Thursday...

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Post by: Anonymous on October 6, 2003, 13:49
What the bloody hell is that all about then? Thats just wrong!!!  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
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Post by: Anonymous on October 6, 2003, 13:54
Quote from: "Hardcore"Long story short, the interview today was a waste of my time.  It amazes me the way some people do business, the guy hadn't even looked at my CV.

Anyway, got another interview on Thursday...

--H--

Frustrating is it not? For a Documentum position with 3 years experience: "So, you have been doing Documentum for 3 years... Can you tell us what Documentum is?" Needless to say, I never returned for the second interview.

I hope your next interview goes well.
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Post by: Darth Paul on October 6, 2003, 14:15
H

Good luck for Thursday mate. Hope all goes well and you manage to keep the 2. I was hoping to catch up with you at a future meet and see those gorgeous armrests! BTW, if the car has to go, be sure to sell the armrests on to another ROC member. Keep them in the family.

DP
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Post by: Anonymous on October 6, 2003, 18:59
Quote from: "Emmanuel"
Quote from: "Hardcore"Long story short, the interview today was a waste of my time.  It amazes me the way some people do business, the guy hadn't even looked at my CV.

Anyway, got another interview on Thursday...

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Frustrating is it not? For a Documentum position with 3 years experience: "So, you have been doing Documentum for 3 years... Can you tell us what Documentum is?" Needless to say, I never returned for the second interview.

I hope your next interview goes well.

So what is "Documentum"   s:?: :?: s:?:    

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Not in my dictionary  s:!: :!: s:!: