Gransnet forums

Work/volunteering

Second Interview

(81 Posts)
Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 13:43:36

Afternoon all, just had a call from the chap at the fishing holiday place. he would like me to pop along on Friday for another "chat" with him and his wife, but including their daughter this time. (She handles the website and marketing side of the business)

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 15:32:23

PS If it does happen, then we might have to think about how I'm going to get there!

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 15:31:33

I have a feeling that it might be, as he said that if all goes well on Friday, they might ask me to do a week for cash (not sure if that's naughty or not?) to make sure that we are all happy, rather than set it all up straight away.

shysal Tue 28-Jan-14 15:27:54

Here's hoping Phoenix, I do hope it will be a yes!

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 15:13:16

wink it's an absolute fact! I think but may be wrong that staff wear uniform polo shirts/ sweatshirts but will find out more on Friday.

Galen I'm inclined to agree with you, Jack loved his fishing but only fly or sea, I don't think he ever even tried coarse.

Charleygirl Tue 28-Jan-14 15:05:20

I do agree phoenix it does not matter where clothes are bought or how long ago, if left unworn for any reason, they definitely do shrink.

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 15:02:03

Nonu you are right of course, and I know how important it is that I start earning asap, it will take a fair bit of time to get back on track, but it must be done. (I really can't face another conversation like the one that I had today with the council tax department, but that, as they say, is another story!)

Charleygirl I have a strong feeling that the majority of my business attire may have shrunk while it's been left in the wardrobe!

Merlot one step at a time, m' thinks!

durhamjen if you are down this way again, do shout, Ariadne is in Bideford, I'm in a village called Shebbear, Holsworthy is our nearest town.

durhamjen Tue 28-Jan-14 15:00:41

No catch. Mr P can spend Sundays in the pub there.
Good luck for Friday.

Agus Tue 28-Jan-14 14:55:36

There's always a catch! Sod's law and all that Phoenix. Anyhoo, good luck for Friday.

Charleygirl Tue 28-Jan-14 14:50:36

Fingers are crossed for that day. I was beginning to think that they had employed a 16 year old. Very, very good luck.

Mr.P will have completed his second week at his new job so things really are improving. At least it would be a step in the door of the employment market. Better get the glad rags out yet again!

Nonu Tue 28-Jan-14 14:49:31

PHO
Racing club or WORK --- cash money !
Think we know the answer to that one girls !

smile

durhamjen Tue 28-Jan-14 14:49:02

Was down there the year before last. My brother- and sister-in-law have two lodges at Hartland golf club, near Clovelly. My son has friends who live at Holsworthy. I remember a nice pub there.

LizG Tue 28-Jan-14 14:46:07

Fingers crossed phoenix flowers

dustyangel Tue 28-Jan-14 14:45:09

Good news Phoenix, best of luck.

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 14:44:16

Oh, now you've made me blush

annodomini Tue 28-Jan-14 14:37:29

PS. Meant to add: good luck. Hope they love you as much as we do. smile

annodomini Tue 28-Jan-14 14:36:02

That's the trouble with the leisure industry, phoenix. Employees have to work so that customers can have fun or whatever. DS was a chef in his youth and had to give up hockey on Saturday afternoons. He was a very promising goalie.

merlotgran Tue 28-Jan-14 14:34:19

Good Luck, Phoenix. I've shown DH the website. He wants to know if there'll be a Gransnet Discount if you get the job! grin

jinglbellsfrocks Tue 28-Jan-14 14:28:56

Oh that is a shame. Bummer.

jinglbellsfrocks Tue 28-Jan-14 14:28:22

Ooh good. Fingers crossed. You don't half deserve that job. (at least you can spend Sundays with Mr P. Then have house to yourself Wednesdays)

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 14:27:41

Thank you!

But it means that I won't be able to go to racing club on Saturdays sad

I know it's not important in the grand scheme of things, but it is our only social event.

Gagagran Tue 28-Jan-14 14:23:12

Sunday and Wednesday off sound OK to me. Wednesday for doing jobs, housework etc. Sunday for you and Mr P to do whatever and on Saturdays, when you are working, he meets you from work and whisks you out for tea/ dinner (whatever you call it in Devon). If trusted to do the supermarket run he could do that on Saturday or you could squeeze it into the Wednesday schedule. Sorted! Jolly good luck Phoenix - you deserve a break. sunshine

Galen Tue 28-Jan-14 14:21:24

That's not proper fishing. The fish are trained to jump onto the hook! Give me sea fishing any day.

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 14:01:36

It's coarse fishing, carp and that sort of thing!

www.anglers-paradise.co.uk/

yogagran Tue 28-Jan-14 13:59:03

How exciting phoenix - wishing you all the best x

Are they going to take you fishing too? grin

Anne58 Tue 28-Jan-14 13:58:38

grin not keen on that sort of fishing!

There is a slight downside to the job, days off are Sunday and Wednesday.