So how long? - SV650.org

25-05-06, 02:19 PM

is the longest you've worked for an employer?

Im sitting here reflecting on my penultimate day in Customs, Ive only really ever worked for them.

Secondment and career break aside, it works out 2.5 of the last 13 years have not been directly for Customs but I was still under their t&c a Customs officer.

Is this some kind of achievement or mark of insanity to stay with one employer for that length of time? Could you do it?

Bear in mind in the time Ive done computer audits, computer training, specialised VAT law, Landfill tax, excise, and customs warehousing to add to the variety.

25-05-06, 02:24 PM

Paid employment was Norwich Union Life Investments, i worked in their Finance Department. Was there for 2.5 years

Had the job at the Danish firm for 12 months, then. Ive been where i am now for just shy of 12 months. However this is going to be my career. Ive found something I enjoy, im good at, and the future here is definately bright and prosperous.

Im learning new things every day, and it is a challenge.

Oh, and the pay is good too!

However i was in the Air Cadets from as young as i could be and left aged 19. I did normal squardon nights (2 nights per week), I was in the Sqn band too (a further 2 nights a week) and i was also at the VGS every weekend from aged 16 to 19 (that was 9pm friday to 9pm sunday).

I only ever had 2 weekends off, for Parades when the band was performing.

So i guess you could class that as a "job" of sorts.

25-05-06, 02:34 PM

my 10 year anniversary for my current employer is on june 8th.

god i need a change.

25-05-06, 02:35 PM

Contracted for the same company since 1976 after starting my own business in 1970 and still trading

Stingo · 25-05-06, 02:46 PM

29 years.

25-05-06, 02:50 PM

Worked for Homebase LTD for 6 1/2 years. In that time I worked as a cashier, shelf stacker, warehouse man, software tester, proof reader, website support and department manager.

I like to get around.

My current job is clocking up 2 1/2 years.

TSM · 25-05-06, 02:53 PM

4 1/2 years and im only 23, hopfully not for much longer though.

25-05-06, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

im only 23, hopfully not for much longer though.

Play your cards right, you might make 24. :P

Biker Biggles · 25-05-06, 06:29 PM

Same firm for 19 years.Very much enjoyed it for the first 17,but becoming a bit of an unhappy ship recently.

Viney · 25-05-06, 06:57 PM

11 years fo PA consulting, 7 and a bit years for Xerox, albeit in 3 different comanpnies Thats it really, unless you count 5 years as a paperboy and that was for the same shop

25-05-06, 02:19 PM	#1
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	So how long? is the longest you've worked for an employer? Im sitting here reflecting on my penultimate day in Customs, Ive only really ever worked for them. Secondment and career break aside, it works out 2.5 of the last 13 years have not been directly for Customs but I was still under their t&c a Customs officer. Is this some kind of achievement or mark of insanity to stay with one employer for that length of time? Could you do it? Bear in mind in the time Ive done computer audits, computer training, specialised VAT law, Landfill tax, excise, and customs warehousing to add to the variety.

25-05-06, 02:46 PM	#5
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25-05-06, 02:53 PM	#7
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25-05-06, 06:29 PM	#9
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25-05-06, 02:24 PM	#2
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Paid employment was Norwich Union Life Investments, i worked in their Finance Department. Was there for 2.5 years Had the job at the Danish firm for 12 months, then. Ive been where i am now for just shy of 12 months. However this is going to be my career. Ive found something I enjoy, im good at, and the future here is definately bright and prosperous. Im learning new things every day, and it is a challenge. Oh, and the pay is good too! However i was in the Air Cadets from as young as i could be and left aged 19. I did normal squardon nights (2 nights per week), I was in the Sqn band too (a further 2 nights a week) and i was also at the VGS every weekend from aged 16 to 19 (that was 9pm friday to 9pm sunday). I only ever had 2 weekends off, for Parades when the band was performing. So i guess you could class that as a "job" of sorts.

25-05-06, 02:34 PM	#3
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	my 10 year anniversary for my current employer is on june 8th. god i need a change.

25-05-06, 02:35 PM	#4
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Contracted for the same company since 1976 after starting my own business in 1970 and still trading

25-05-06, 02:50 PM	#6
LH-SV650 Guest Posts: n/a	Worked for Homebase LTD for 6 1/2 years. In that time I worked as a cashier, shelf stacker, warehouse man, software tester, proof reader, website support and department manager. I like to get around. My current job is clocking up 2 1/2 years.

25-05-06, 06:57 PM	#10
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	11 years fo PA consulting, 7 and a bit years for Xerox, albeit in 3 different comanpnies Thats it really, unless you count 5 years as a paperboy and that was for the same shop