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Post by The Doctor on Dec 15, 2008 12:08:31 GMT
Well, looks like the last 4 potential employers never bothered to get back to me. Does it cost too much to even send an e-mail? Applied for another (won't hear on that till mid-Jan), but nowt else to go for right now as the job market dries up this time of year. Balls.
In more thrilling news, the promised rebate cheque from BT has turned up....£1.67! EPIC WIN! THE WORLD IS MINE!
Yes, I now have £1.67 to my name. I am ridiculously excited by this.
-Ralph
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Post by Dave on Dec 15, 2008 12:22:34 GMT
I too seem to be someone people can't be arsed to get back to. Most annoying and it's got to the point where recieving a rejection letter is actually exciting!
In other news I seem to be better (apart from being very blocked up). Though I've said that before so I could be back in bed in a few days.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 15, 2008 12:32:33 GMT
I know what you mean re: rejection letters. There's no excuse not to get back to people though. Not when e-mail exists. Not even the cost of a stamp is required!
Oh, and that BT cheque is sent via 'COBRA', apparently. I had no idea ruthless terrorist organisations handled rebates for phone companies. Yoooooooooo, Joooooooooooe!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 15, 2008 12:53:05 GMT
Yeah a lot of companies are increasingly like that, if you don't hear back you will have to do the chasing up in order to find out you haven't gotten the job.
Assclowns.
Beware that Cobra sponsored money Ralph, otherwise a Fred IV could appear at your door soon enough.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Dec 15, 2008 15:33:44 GMT
Well for the last job I applied for (and got yay!) there were 112 applicants  That's a lot of rejection letters to send |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 15, 2008 16:52:07 GMT
It is indeed.
But with e-mail it couldn't be easier!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 15, 2008 20:47:44 GMT
Did you know COBRA is an acronym for Cabinet Office Briefing Room A ?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 15, 2008 21:00:40 GMT
Yup.
Andy
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Post by legios on Dec 15, 2008 21:11:07 GMT
Indeed. And I'm not sure whether to be relieved or concerned that major emergencies in the UK lead to the activation of C.O.B.R.A to handle them.......
On the subject of rejection letters. Last time I was looking for a new job, a few years back, I found that it was generally the case that organisations only contacted the successful applicant. Rejection letters seemed to be somewhat a thing of the past. (Indeed, I was very surprised when one organisation actually telephoned me to not only tell me I hadn't got the job but to thank me for applying and offer some pointers on where I could improve in interviews). I think the general assumption these days is that people will assume that they didn't get the post if they don't hear anything. I miss the days of the thin courtesy of the "sorry, better luck next time" note, but I think it may be a thing of the past.
Karl
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Post by karla on Dec 15, 2008 22:07:21 GMT
I keep on sneezing
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Post by Hero on Dec 16, 2008 7:04:26 GMT
uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nk52_L4YJzkMore TMNT holiday cheesy cheer in the form of the Wrap Rap (complete with Karaoke words). Those unmotivated to wrap some presents this year may get some encouragement from this. Then again... Maybe not. ===KEN
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Post by chrisl on Dec 16, 2008 8:44:11 GMT
Did you know COBRA is an acronym for Cabinet Office Briefing Room A ? Did you know that John Reid is really Destro without the mask? Destro:  John Reid:  Two bald Scotsmen who have both been in Cobra meetings! |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2008 10:32:38 GMT
Good lord!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 16, 2008 12:00:51 GMT
Uhhh. Toddler would not sleep. Ended up in the double bed with me to try and get him back off.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2008 17:29:22 GMT
Letting agency are dicking me around re: deposit. Tomorrow morning there shall be a reckoning. With still no cash from the benefits agency, the £1.67 to my name won't go far!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 16, 2008 17:39:57 GMT
Time to smite them for being assclowns!!!
Andy
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Post by legios on Dec 16, 2008 21:38:52 GMT
Nasty bout of the space-lurgy laid me low today. Spent most of the day curled up in my bed half asleep, and the rest of it coughing a lot. Fortunately it feels like I have gotten it under control and will be in a position to be back on my feet properly tomorrow - all being well.
(I shall keep my fingers crossed for your reckoning with the Letting's Agency Ralph.)
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2008 22:21:26 GMT
Well, I think giving them 19 days to return my money since I handed my keys in on a stated 'deposits are returned within 7 days' policy is more than generous.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 16, 2008 22:26:37 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2008 23:41:31 GMT
Never!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 16, 2008 23:48:08 GMT
Don't make Optimus angry!
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2008 23:50:43 GMT
He isn't the boss of me!
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Dec 17, 2008 7:10:18 GMT
Well, I think giving them 19 days to return my money since I handed my keys in on a stated 'deposits are returned within 7 days' policy is more than generous. -Ralph Nineteen days to do what they say they will do within seven days is extremely generous. You have been more than patient with them and it seems to be about time they lived up to their end of the bargain. Karl |
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Post by andrewbcalculating on Dec 17, 2008 10:10:22 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 17, 2008 12:00:02 GMT
Jings.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 17, 2008 12:35:53 GMT
Jeez. Glad to see that she's alright, even if the car isn't.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 17, 2008 12:48:52 GMT
Ouch.
Not having a good day, keep falling down and dropping things. My stomach's not feeling great and that might be playing the CMT up.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 17, 2008 12:52:50 GMT
I have a terrible and strong urge to watch Sunbow's SUPRISE PARTY episode. Nnnngh.
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 17, 2008 13:03:59 GMT
Ouch. Not having a good day, keep falling down and dropping things. My stomach's not feeling great and that might be playing the CMT up. Get back in your bed and put the telly on! |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 17, 2008 13:12:35 GMT
Sparky the dog is barking at the wind. Sparky does not like the wind today. It is upsetting her.
-Ralph
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