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  • #61
    Its hubby's birthday this week, so Ive got a few friends coming round tonight for a meal n a bit of a gathering, so after a quick run to the plot (to water and harvest toms n courgettes n peppers) we popped into the store where Lee works to pick up a few bits n bobs ready to prepare tonights feast. Just after we got on the down escalator the Personnel Manager caught my eye, waved and beconned me over.

    As I ran back up the down escalator he (according to Lee who was stuck with the trolley on the down escalator) ran over to greet me, with the Customer Service Manager in tow (who he introduced me to and told her I was the girl they had interviewed last week). He seeed very pleased to see me, laughing and joking (how come you are off on a weekend when working in retail? I explained we are rotad 1 in 4 off, and as Ive worked 63 unpaid extra hours in the last 4 weeks and not had a weekend off in 12 weeks that I was taking this one).

    I told him that Id been invited to the Assessment Center, but not to let that influence his decision, but if their decision was negative, then I would have another chance with the assessment center. I also clarified that I would be prepared to work nights, to which he replied, 'What we were thinking was perhaps 12 months on nights to let you learn the business, then possibly a move forwards.' I replied, that it would make sense, as its not as customer busy at night, so would make learning easier before moving further onwards.

    He said I would hear sooner rather than later, and was very friendly and seemed happy to see me, the banter, friendliness and proffessional respect seemed to be there between the 2 of us, something that I think if they had decided not to offer me a chance perhaps wouldnt have been so evident, nor would he have made a point of coming over to talk.

    What do you guys n gals think? Am I reading too much into things, or does it seem fairly positive so far?

    Sorry to be posting about nothing but this, but I am soo conscientious at work, its something I care about so deeply that with things up in the air atm Im somewhat preoccupied!
    Blessings
    Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

    'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

    The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - an Allotment & Beekeeping blogspot!
    Last updated 16th April - Video intro to our very messy allotment!
    Dobby's Dog's - a Doggy Blog of pics n posts - RIP Bella gone but never forgotten xx
    On Dark Ravens Wing - a pagan blog of musings and experiences

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    • #62
      I think that all sounds really really positive MrsD. As you say, if they were not impressed with you, then he wouldn't have made a point of talking to you or introducing you to the other Manager. I'd say you've made an excellent impression on them.
      Still wishing you luck.
      PB xx

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      • #63
        Wow! That sounds very positive, indeed! Like you say, he probably wouldn't have bothered to acknowledge you, otherwise. Fingers crossed for you!
        All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
        Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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        • #64
          Firstly sorry i'm a bit late, but GOOD LUCK.
          Your'e right though, they don't usually make a big deal like that unless they are positively charged. Soooo, good luck for the next part of your ordeal Mrs Dobby
          "He that but looketh on a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart"

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          • #65
            Sounds positive, how long is monday away? No idea what day it is

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            • #66
              Well today's the day is it Mrs D? Hope it's good news
              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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              • #67
                Suzanne - I'm much the same as you in that even in the face of such blatant positivity I err on the side of caution. The past two jobs I've been successful in securing both have provided irrefutable positive behaviour that in hindsight is impossible to have missed, but I somehow have managed to remain the pessimist.

                Sounds very positive on the face of it, and if they act this way then don't offer you the job I'd be very, very surprised.

                Still, best of luck - here's to the future, and positive change.
                A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

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                • #68
                  Not heard anything yet, but Lee was in work, and they had some problems in store, so were soo busy that I dont think contacting me was top of their agenda, unfortunately!

                  It will be a week tomorrow, so hopefully I will hear then, the waiting is killing me! lol!

                  Yup, IKWYM Wayne, but until I get the offer Im not going to count any chickens, to mix my metaphors, as Id rather be pessimistic cos it hurts less if the answer is negative! lol!

                  Rest assurred, I will post here as soon as I know!
                  Blessings
                  Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

                  'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

                  The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - an Allotment & Beekeeping blogspot!
                  Last updated 16th April - Video intro to our very messy allotment!
                  Dobby's Dog's - a Doggy Blog of pics n posts - RIP Bella gone but never forgotten xx
                  On Dark Ravens Wing - a pagan blog of musings and experiences

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                  • #69
                    Thanks for the update Mrs D and fingers crossed its good news when it arrives.
                    Location....East Midlands.

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                    • #70
                      Crikey my hooks are tentered here. Sounded v v postive to me though.
                      Bob Leponge
                      Life's disappointments are so much harder to take if you don't know any swear words.

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by Mrs Dobby View Post
                        I told him that Id been invited to the Assessment Center, but not to let that influence his decision, but if their decision was negative, then I would have another chance with the assessment center. I also clarified that I would be prepared to work nights, to which he replied, 'What we were thinking was perhaps 12 months on nights to let you learn the business, then possibly a move forwards.' I replied, that it would make sense, as its not as customer busy at night, so would make learning easier before moving further onwards...
                        I think you're under selling yourself - you've got them eating out of your hand. Tell them to stuff working nights! You call the tune - you've got pots of great experience, you work incredibly hard and you are conscientious and committed.

                        I bet you could p*ss the assessment centre and get a higher paid, higher up role - and the other interviewer knows it! You make sure you call the shots - don't move from one 'poor position' to another newer but poor role. Make sure you move UP!

                        Lots of women are not assertive enough - don't you be so negative.
                        Last edited by smallblueplanet; 22-08-2011, 10:25 PM.
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                        And a heaven in a wild flower

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                        • #72
                          Any news? Got everything crossed hahaha

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                          • #73
                            Still nothing to report, beginning to think that it must be bad news, although it goes against my gut feeling from both the interview and the way the personnel manager acted on Saturday.

                            Definitely not good having to wait, need to know one way or another, but as they say, no news is good news!

                            Will share the outcome as soon as I know, and thanks for being there folks, it is appreciated!
                            Blessings
                            Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

                            'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

                            The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - an Allotment & Beekeeping blogspot!
                            Last updated 16th April - Video intro to our very messy allotment!
                            Dobby's Dog's - a Doggy Blog of pics n posts - RIP Bella gone but never forgotten xx
                            On Dark Ravens Wing - a pagan blog of musings and experiences

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                            • #74
                              I HATE waiting like that Mrs D.... Dont they know we are on tenterhooks and jumping at the doorbell and the phone ringing! GAHHHHH - I always think waiting is good though as if you were terrible they would discount you straight away! (No you per se but generally LOL)
                              http://meandtwoveg.blogspot.com

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                              • #75
                                COME ON!!!

                                The suspenders are killing me!

                                Everything crossed for you.
                                A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                                BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                                Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


                                What would Vedder do?

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