Oh well done Biker you really do deserve this good news. There really is a chance that this will turn into something more permanent and I am sure that the saying that it is easier to find a job when you are in one is as true today as it ever was.
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Hello all..... most of you know that I have/had been trying my best to start my own cleaning business and after not being successful finding any other jobs.Having had to throw the towel in on my cleaning venture due to lack of response I had to go back onto Jobseekers.
Been applying for various jobs and no luck nothing.Then! ASDA advertised (I'm I allowed to say ASD*)?
Managed to get through the questions (they were but tuff) received an email that I had been selected to go for group interview last Tuesday.Was told they would be in touch in next few days.
Couldn't bite my nails any further down so started on the end of the pens!!
Kept checking my emails and phone thinking I may miss a call or email.
Friday morning home phone rang!! didn't recognise the number but answered it! and............and.............!!!!
yesss! I had been chosen! and have to go for my induction on Wednesday!
I was the oldest there in the group interview, I was treat exactly the same as everyone else who seemed to be 25 and under.
The post is classed as seasonal, but I put down I could work any hours (but not nights) etc etc.
So yes there is life after 60! if only for seasonal it is a step forward. 
thanks for all your support everyone
Great news, biker! Well done and all the best for your induction day and onward! 
Well done Biker. So pleased to hear your news 
Congratulations Biker. I hope it all goes well. Will be thinking of you lots. more and another smile.
ohh how lovely to open up my GN and read all the well wishes..it has really made my day.
I have had so much support form Gnetters..from first joining and from then on my journey along that rugged path like so many other Gnetters....to think that we have all had so much support from lovely people who we/I have never met and probably never will, is something special, something that will last a lifetime, and when we look back in many years time we will think "yes Gnetters(our virtual friends) helped me/us through some tuff and sad times".But also shared our happy times Thanks for all the wine n flowers (will save the wine for later) (after breakfast maybe) 
x
Thank you all once again.
Well done, bikergran, wishing you a very successful (and extended) season!
Congratulations Bikergran , you totally deserve the opportunity !! Enjoy it ( and the pay packet ) !!
Great news Biker
bikergran I am (almost) envious of your new adventure. When I walk past my local Waitrose of a late evening when the store is closed, through the window I see "women of a certain age" happily working together stacking shelves (or whatever it is they're doing), chatting and smiling. Then I wonder "Do you live close by?" and I think what a lovely part time job that is. It always looks so peaceful.
Our local Waitrose is a very happy place generally, the staff are always laughing and kidding around when I go in there during the day.
Congratulations. That's such a relief for you. Hope you are enjoying your after-breakfast wine fest.
I think Lady Luck is smiling on you Bikergran - get thee to the lottery shop quick!
We shop at our local Tesco Extra and they have a lot of ladies of a certain age who are brilliant, very friendly and approachable and efficient. I would much rather put any query to them rather than the wet-behind-the-ears students who also work there!
Hope the induction day goes well and you slot into a lovely job. 
Grannyknot I am in Lancashire (not far from "Oswaldtwistle MIlls Shopping Village" (try saying that after a few
to all "Cheers"
for tea drinkers 
cake lovers 
and for others of none of the above hope you don't have hayfever!
Fabulous news Biker. Well done you!
Oh bikerg I'm so happy for you. Your perseverance has paid off at last!
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