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Feeling a bit wobbly about tomorrow!

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Anne58 Tue 04-Feb-14 12:15:09

Good morning all, can't stop feeling rather apprehensive about going in for my first trial day tomorrow, the job spec is incredibly broad, and totally unlike what I have done in the past.

I know the idea is to give it a go for three days and see if I like it, (and of course if they like me) but I'm a tad worried that is going to be more housekeeping than office! (At the second interview they asked me how I felt about ironing shock )

There is also the thing about the other interview next week. I think that I will see how tomorrow goes, and then be honest and tell them that I have been invited to interview for another position and will be attending, and therefore would like to keep my options open.

Any thoughts?

thatbags Tue 04-Feb-14 21:02:10

Good luck, phoenix.

NfkDumpling Tue 04-Feb-14 21:17:44

I agree with the others, give it the three days before judging or saying anything. It sounds like it's a love it or hate it job. Good luck!

Mishap Tue 04-Feb-14 21:20:48

Wobble not! - whatever happens you can put it all down to experience - nothing is ever wasted! Good luck!

yogagran Tue 04-Feb-14 21:59:33

Good luck phoenix

Kiora Tue 04-Feb-14 22:10:02

Fingers crossed. Good luck even if it is ironing your being paid. We never know where things may lead.

dustyangel Tue 04-Feb-14 22:20:08

Good luck phoenix

glassortwo Tue 04-Feb-14 22:21:42

phoenix good luck for tomorrow xxx

glammanana Tue 04-Feb-14 22:24:19

Best of luck for the next few days,I personally would not mention the other interview just yet a bird in the hand and all that stuff comes to mind.Enjoy your time there to-morrow.

Nelliemoser Tue 04-Feb-14 22:47:03

Good Luck Phoenix

Anne58 Tue 04-Feb-14 23:09:09

Thanks all, off to bed now, sort of whistling a chorus of "Wish me luck, as you wave me goodbye!" A La Gracie Fields, even thought she was a bit before my time! grin

grannyactivist Tue 04-Feb-14 23:53:03

Will be thinking of you phoenix as you go and assault that ironing and get the filing in order. grin

seasider Wed 05-Feb-14 07:21:20

Good Luck x

Sewsilver Wed 05-Feb-14 07:31:14

Fingers crossed for you today Phoenix

Bellasnana Wed 05-Feb-14 08:15:56

Best of luck, phoenix flowers

annodomini Wed 05-Feb-14 08:29:33

Good luck., phoenix. The weather isn't in your favour today according to the news. I hope you're OK down there in. Devon.

Riverwalk Wed 05-Feb-14 08:32:14

Good luck Phoenix.

Be confident ... head up, tummy in, chest out!

Icyalittle Wed 05-Feb-14 09:47:52

Of course you are wobbly after so long phoenix. You would be even if it was exactly what you were doing before smile.
I hope everything goes to plan today anyway. flowers

Marelli Wed 05-Feb-14 17:39:24

How did it go, phoenix? smile

Anne58 Wed 05-Feb-14 17:41:09

Well, I survived day one grin but still have misgivings about the role hmm

It seems as if the office side will be around 20%, with the remaining 80% being housekeeping, cleaning and ironing shock!

The owner is as mad as a box of frogs.

merlotgran Wed 05-Feb-14 17:44:33

DH is laughing at your description of Z. He's met him once and wouldn't disagree with you.

He's a very popular eccentric in the world of fishing.

Ana Wed 05-Feb-14 17:48:20

Oh dear, ironing...
I had assumed that as Head of Housekeeping you'd be able to delegate, not have to do it yourself!

Charleygirl Wed 05-Feb-14 18:14:22

Onwards and upwards, you have next Wednesday's interview to prepare for.

Have you seen a job description for the present job yet?

I will keep the fingers and toes crossed for next week.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 05-Feb-14 18:20:24

Yes. Let's look forward to Wednesday. smile

Well done for giving it your best shot.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 05-Feb-14 18:21:23

If they tell to clean the bogs, you walk out. Right?!

Nonu Wed 05-Feb-14 18:31:06

Nevertheless it"s a JOB < PHO < regardless !!
Money in the bank !!

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