Yay!! Got me a new job - SV650.org

11-07-07, 05:22 AM

Finally I can get off the road full time!

Had a row with the boss on Friday

and went home until he sorted out the problem.

An hour and a half later I had sorted out an interview with a different company.

Monday am pop in to have an informal chat with the boss of new company.

Monday pm get a call from Nick (New co. boss) saying he wants me! Ooh err!

Tuesday am pop in to see Nick to sort out money etc.

Tuesday afternoon tell my current boss I'm leaving.

Tuesday a bit later phone Nick to say yes!

July 23rd Start new job!

So now that I'm not (nearly) a courier any more I can go back to enjoying my biking instead of not wanting to ride at the weekend!

So as of 23rd I will be sitting in an office controlling other couriers. The power I will have! Bwahhhaaahaaaa!

A happy bunny I am!

11-07-07, 07:23 AM

well done mate, lets hope you enjoy sitting in a dry office

with a cup of tea on the go all the time

rictus01 · 11-07-07, 07:29 AM

Nice one Paul, does that mean you'll be posting on all the techi threads now then

Cheers Mark.

SoulKiss · 11-07-07, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester666

Finally I can get off the road full time!

Had a row with the boss on Friday

and went home until he sorted out the problem.

An hour and a half later I had sorted out an interview with a different company.

Monday am pop in to have an informal chat with the boss of new company.

Monday pm get a call from Nick (New co. boss) saying he wants me! Ooh err!

Tuesday am pop in to see Nick to sort out money etc.

Tuesday afternoon tell my current boss I'm leaving.

Tuesday a bit later phone Nick to say yes!

July 23rd Start new job!

So now that I'm not (nearly) a courier any more I can go back to enjoying my biking instead of not wanting to ride at the weekend!

So as of 23rd I will be sitting in an office controlling other couriers. The power I will have! Bwahhhaaahaaaa!

A happy bunny I am!

Result !!

Great News

11-07-07, 08:52 AM

Money's not great to start but it will improve.

The problem with trying to become a (fat) controller is that most companies look for controlling experience, but you can't get experience as they are looking for experience. If you know what I mean.
The new co. were offering a position with no experience needed!

At least now when I get a call saying "Want to go for a rideout this weekend?" I can say "Yes!" instead of "F**k off, I've already done 1000+ miles this week and don't want to see another bike never mind ride one!"

11-07-07, 08:58 AM

Congrats!

11-07-07, 09:01 AM

You may not have the experience 'in post' as it were, but you have the more important experience of being on the other end - as a courier and being the one 'controlled'.
That, if nothing else, will give you important pointers on everything you've ever complained about regarding a controller... and therefore what to avoid doing.

Um... did any of that make sense?

Either way - congrats.

11-07-07, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K

You may not have the experience 'in post' as it were, but you have the more important experience of being on the other end - as a courier and being the one 'controlled'.
That, if nothing else, will give you important pointers on everything you've ever complained about regarding a controller... and therefore what to avoid doing.

Um... did any of that make sense?

Either way - congrats.

Made about as much sense as most of my posts so I understood it!!

11-07-07, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester666

Made about as much sense as most of my posts so I understood it!!

I don't know whether to be complimented or worried.

11-07-07, 09:24 AM

Nice one mate!!!

Waiting for the post entitled "Ooooooo, it's sunny outside and I'm stuck in this poxy office"

11-07-07, 05:22 AM	#1
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Yay!! Got me a new job Finally I can get off the road full time! Had a row with the boss on Friday and went home until he sorted out the problem. An hour and a half later I had sorted out an interview with a different company. Monday am pop in to have an informal chat with the boss of new company. Monday pm get a call from Nick (New co. boss) saying he wants me! Ooh err! Tuesday am pop in to see Nick to sort out money etc. Tuesday afternoon tell my current boss I'm leaving. Tuesday a bit later phone Nick to say yes! July 23rd Start new job! So now that I'm not (nearly) a courier any more I can go back to enjoying my biking instead of not wanting to ride at the weekend! So as of 23rd I will be sitting in an office controlling other couriers. The power I will have! Bwahhhaaahaaaa! A happy bunny I am!

11-07-07, 07:23 AM	#2
laMon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job well done mate, lets hope you enjoy sitting in a dry office with a cup of tea on the go all the time

11-07-07, 07:29 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job Nice one Paul, does that mean you'll be posting on all the techi threads now then Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

11-07-07, 08:52 AM	#5
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job Money's not great to start but it will improve. The problem with trying to become a (fat) controller is that most companies look for controlling experience, but you can't get experience as they are looking for experience. If you know what I mean. The new co. were offering a position with no experience needed! At least now when I get a call saying "Want to go for a rideout this weekend?" I can say "Yes!" instead of "F**k off, I've already done 1000+ miles this week and don't want to see another bike never mind ride one!"

11-07-07, 08:58 AM	#6
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job Congrats!

11-07-07, 09:01 AM	#7
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job You may not have the experience 'in post' as it were, but you have the more important experience of being on the other end - as a courier and being the one 'controlled'. That, if nothing else, will give you important pointers on everything you've ever complained about regarding a controller... and therefore what to avoid doing. Um... did any of that make sense? Either way - congrats.

11-07-07, 09:24 AM	#10
Davies Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yay!! Got me a new job Nice one mate!!! Waiting for the post entitled "Ooooooo, it's sunny outside and I'm stuck in this poxy office"