my wife needs positive vibes for this thurs :-)

[magentus]

Sorry about the bad news zed. It does mean there's something better for you both. We went through it over the last few years until I got this job then everything fell into place. Hang in there til it works out for you, which it will.

[Gareth]

Sorry to hear that Paul.   The good news is that if she interviews well it's only a matter of time before she's offered something.

[Sparky415]

Very sorry Mate

Good luck in the future 

[Chako]

Sorry to hear that Paul. I was hoping your wife would get the position.

[kkokkolis]

Better luck next time.

[mrynnr]

Dang the right job will come!

[Zed]

Thanks everyone,your support means a lot to me,we will keep trying 

[Aloha]

Oddly this is making even me more determined to get a better job,im sure they are out there 

Sweeter fruit on other branches my friend.  I'm firm in my belief this is exactly what's going on here for you, your wife, and family.  Stay focused, we're all routing for you.     

[Zed]

Oddly this is making even me more determined to get a better job,im sure they are out there 

Sweeter fruit on other branches my friend.  I'm firm in my belief this is exactly what's going on here for you, your wife, and family.  Stay focused, we're all routing for you.   

cheers mate 

[Taxi Dad]

bummer 

[NKlamerus]

Just read through it all for an update. Sorry to hear about the news bud. It's all about how you bounce back from here! Luckily you sound pretty ready to move on. Keep up the search and something will always work out!

Also, has anyone ever put "multitool.org member" on a resume?

[Zed]

  one good thing that has come from this is ive decided I also have too change my job,i hate what this company is doing to the home,and the new manager is crap and clueless, we have just had more work added to our work load ,too top it off CQC has been contacted again,i need to get out before it gets closed down,all very sad as was such a amazing place with a high standard with a very good reputation,im contacting a home near where i live,ill let you all know how it goes 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That suck mate. My other half is thinking of leaving nursery care for the same reason. She used to work in care, but its all 0 hour contracts now

[Zed]

That suck mate. My other half is thinking of leaving nursery care for the same reason. She used to work in care, but its all 0 hour contracts now

its sad mate,there is so many amazing people in the care industry, but sadly these companys are all about the money and making there homes sound amazing,the reality is there under staffed and badly managed 

[dks]

do not quit a job until you are 100% sure you have another one.

do not rush into a job assuming it will be better than what you have,

make sure at least one person in the household has a (any) job at any point.

all the best Paul 

[Zed]

do not quit a job until you are 100% sure you have another one.

do not rush into a job assuming it will be better than what you have,

make sure at least one person in the household has a (any) job at any point.

all the best Paul 

dont worry mate we couldnt survive if we didnt both work due to high rental cost and low care wage,its another reasone im thinking of coming out of care as it doesn't pay much higher than minimal wage,its a very highly under valued job sadly,

[Dragon Lord]

Zed, I hope all this happend for a greater good. Best of the lucks

[Zed]

Thanks mate,we need some luck ,Angie had to go to hospital as very poorly 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Hang in there man.  The difference between success and failure is often a matter of perseverance. 

Def

[firiki]

All the best to you, Monsieur Zed

[Mercury]

Thoughts sent your way Paul, so sorry to hear this.  Keep yer chin up. 

[Zed]

Thanks guys this means a lot to me as even through thick and thin i know mto is just a click away 

[MadPlumbarian]

Sorry to hear about the hospital, I hope everything turns out ok! This Thursday is my wife's turn, tomorrow she has to go to court and can use some positive vibes too..(not to steal your wife's)
JR

[Zed]

Sorry to hear about the hospital, I hope everything turns out ok! This Thursday is my wife's turn, tomorrow she has to go to court and can use some positive vibes too..(not to steal your wife's)
JR

Good vibes your way mate 

[magentus]

Zed, have either of you thought of going into housing based care?

I worked in care for many years and totally agree with your sentiments regarding the low wages and long hours (on zero hour contracts) for a really valuable and important job.

Last year I'd had enough of scrpaing by and got a job as an estate manager on a retirement complex.
I work 8.30 to 4 Monday to Friday and I get to live on site here in lovely Bath (where I could never afford to live otherwise).

The housing companies seem to be gearing towards a more care based service meaniong that people like you and your wife are the sort of people they are looking for. It's what tipped the balance in my favour for this job I have now.

PM me if you want any more details.

There are so many good people in care work being taken advantage of by crappy companies.

 

[Zed]

Zed, have either of you thought of going into housing based care?

I worked in care for many years and totally agree with your sentiments regarding the low wages and long hours (on zero hour contracts) for a really valuable and important job.

Last year I'd had enough of scrpaing by and got a job as an estate manager on a retirement complex.
I work 8.30 to 4 Monday to Friday and I get to live on site here in lovely Bath (where I could never afford to live otherwise).

The horusing companies seem to be gearing towards a more care based service meaniong that people like you and your wife are the sort of people they are looking for. It's what tipped the balance in my favour for this job I have now.

PM me if you want any more details.

There are so many good people in care work being taken advantage of by crappy companies.

 

Cheers mate for the info,Angela was a deputy manager and is also a NVQ assesor among other quilifications she has her nvq 4 in managment,she is after a similar type of job but outside of care,sadly im still thinking of coming out of care all together,i did do the maintenance job where i work as our old maintenance guy passed away of cancer a few years ago,plus i was a carpet fitter/floor layer for 20 odd years,and worked for the daily mirror for 5 years.Im thinking about trying for a security type job,ill keep applying mate as is Angela,but i will think about what you said 

[sawman]

I really hope you're both successful finding a new and better job. I can relate as I live in a city where it's nearly impossible to get hired and don't get me started on how expensive it is to pick up and move 

[Zed]

I really hope you're both successful finding a new and better job. I can relate as I live in a city where it's nearly impossible to get hired and don't get me started on how expensive it is to pick up and move 

cheers steve  its very sad as i use to feel like a valued member of such a great care home,but now i feel that this company dont give a stuff about its staff or reputation, 

[sawman]

I really hope you're both successful finding a new and better job. I can relate as I live in a city where it's nearly impossible to get hired and don't get me started on how expensive it is to pick up and move 

cheers steve  its very sad as i use to feel like a valued member of such a great care home,but now i feel that this company dont give a stuff about its staff or reputation, 

I can recall more specifically getting laid off at a couple particular jobs years ago. I felt like a cop handing in my gun and shield as I handed in my security badge. Not dwelling but bad times 

[Zed]

I really hope you're both successful finding a new and better job. I can relate as I live in a city where it's nearly impossible to get hired and don't get me started on how expensive it is to pick up and move 

cheers steve  its very sad as i use to feel like a valued member of such a great care home,but now i feel that this company dont give a stuff about its staff or reputation, 

I can recall more specifically getting laid off at a couple particular jobs years ago. I felt like a cop handing in my gun and shield as I handed in my security badge. Not dwelling but bad times 

  im soo determined to find a better job and tell them too stick it