MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Edition30 on September 22, 2010, 02:30:28 pm
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Well im not sure I made everyone aware of this but I have been unemployed for a few months now :ashamed:
But today I was offered a position with JCT600 :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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Congrat mate :congrats:
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Thank fook for that. One less benefit scrounger :signLOL:
Just kidding mate. Congrats on the New Job :congrats: Hope it lasts for you as in today's climate nothing is certain anymore :sad1:
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Congrats :happy2:
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Thank fook for that. One less benefit scrounger :signLOL:
Just kidding mate. Congrats on the New Job :congrats: Hope it lasts for you as in today's climate nothing is certain anymore :sad1:
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Cheers, finally released from the beno squad. Its their brand new site so hope it lasts :scared:
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parts or sales ? i want discount :laugh: and what site you at? the new one thats being built in yeadon?
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parts or sales ? i want discount :laugh: and what site you at? the new one thats being built in yeadon?
Neither. Yeah thats the one. Its a Driver/Cleaner role, but plenty of choices now I have my foot in the door, not exactly making use of my degree but im so much more interested in this sector than going into IT.
There isnt a parts counter at this site as it will be selling second hand cars from the trade ins im assuming :confused:
Im sure as a JCT600 employee there will be some kind of discount scheme :evilgrin:
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Well done !. what have you done a degree in ?. I work with so many clever thick people with degrees.
FWW i have worked with a old guy off 65 who is 66 in Nov and is staying at work till he is 67. one of the cleverest guys i have met in 30 years at work.Lots off young pups fresh from university with there heads full off books he runs rings round them. They turn up so cock sure he allows them to do it there way then puts it right.I have never met a genuine nicer guy,mild man ,he reminds me of my late grandfather, never has a cross word .
I have said why don't you just save them the bother ,he just says they have to learn ,they don't really know ,only kids ,
Jacko you are the man !
I am not knocking students but don't knock your self by saying it isn't using your degree because what i have seen they aint worth sh*t you have your whole life in front off you and you will learn something every day
I am considered lairy boy at work because if need saying its down to me , what do i need to learn ? To keep out the firing line .
My local BMW dealers principal started at the bottom and made it to the top ,just been acquired by American automotive group and has been replaced with one of there own guys ,f*cking shame as he was a really professional guy ,They now seam desperate and want to screw you for every penny
Good luck mate and i hope it turns in to something more in the future, Get in make some friends and move up ,
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I've no idea what on earth JCT600 is but..............
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I've no idea what on earth JCT600 is but..............
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congrats mate.
Its a sad fact that most guys with degree's dont end up in jobs in that line of work. its a very common occurrence in industry nowadays.
to be honest id never pay for a degree off my own back, experience and trade qualifications mean more to most places. Im fortunate that my work are fully sponsoring me and a load of other colleagues for a degree at the moment, however we have to get above a 60% average instead of the usual 40%, or we are removed from the roster and course, and launched back into our previous trade streams
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Congrats. Given you can get "mickey mouse" degrees means bugger all. It used to count for something but IMO experience is much more valuable than a degree - it provides you with the real knowledge you need.
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Whats JCT600??
Congrats anyway!
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Congrats on the job :happy2:
JCT 600 is owned by John/Jack Tordoff, an automotive group like Sytner or Listers.
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Congrats. Given you can get "mickey mouse" degrees means bugger all. It used to count for something but IMO experience is much more valuable than a degree - it provides you with the real knowledge you need.
exactly. We had to have a huge array of pre-requisites and experiences behind us before we even applied for our degree, and then had to go through week long set of interviews, and tests before being put against a selection committee. that said though, were guaranteed a good job and career prospects, and on full wages for the duration, so i its well worth it, that and the promotion and 5k pay rise after makes it worthwhile.
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Congrats Ed30 :drinking:
That's a top result for anyone and no matter how many times you experience it, being offered a job that you applied for is a great feeling, especially when you're out of work.
I hope it all works out and that you're back in a VAG shortly :happy2:
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Thanks everyone :grouphug:
My degree is in Business Computing which like a lot of people say they chuck degrees at people these days. A few people on my course couldnt even spell and string a sentence together, quite insulting to be honest.
I only wish I knew what I wanted to do a few years back before stacking up these student loans. Im sure im going to like this and really understand that nothing is going to be handed to me. Cant wait to get stuck in and see where it takes me.
On the experience side of things I totally understand that and that is why a lot of people have a nice certificate on the wall but have to work in unrelated jobs.
It would be interesting to know what percentage of people went into a job/career relating to their degree after uni.
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^^ That must have made you think that if people with that kind of raw academic ability have the same qualification as you, then how could you stand out when up against them for jobs you've applied for? I can see how that would be frustrating and de-motivating to a degree :stupid:
Obviously this time fortune shined on you fella as you got the job :happy2:
I'm only 23 but I've been in the IT industry for over 6 years now. I went straight into employment after my A-Levels and avoided the Uni route, mainly because of the costs. I'm someone who likes to graft and stay plus figures where possible. At the back of my mind I was hoping the business environment experience would pay off and stand me in good stead, which so far, touch wood - it has. I've also done further training and certifications in that time too, but nothing to degree level so you've always got that at least. It's something that no-one can ever take away from you. The experience will come with time (obviously...) but coupled with a degree, that will bolster your growing CV.
As you say, now you're in the door you can liaise closely with the HR team and your line manager so that in time, you can make your intentions to work in the IT area of the business clear so they can ship you across should the opportunity arise :smiley:
If they can't, at least you're earning money while you continue any kind of job hunt.
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Congrats Ed30 :drinking:
That's a top result for anyone and no matter how many times you experience it, being offered a job that you applied for is a great feeling, especially when you're out of work.
I hope it all works out and that you're back in a VAG shortly :happy2:
Cheers! I have also been offered another job, typical that they all come at once.
Me too, it sounds stupid but I get so frustrated at driving a 1.1. I have been trying to convince myself that I can live with it but im not too sure now. Will see how everything works out as moving out of the parents is first priority before splashing a small fortune on a car.
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Congrats Steve! :congrats:
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congratz ive worked for VW for 6 years, still lovin it, new car sales is a bit tuff at the mo though, u in sales or aftersales?
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Cheers, Neither. Starting as a driver/cleaner. Will be looking to stick with the company and move on and up. JCT600 are quite a big company now and have branches all over the place so im sure there will be plenty of opportunities for me there.
Fingers crossed all goes well, im hungry to get in to it all.
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Cheers, Neither. Starting as a driver/cleaner. Will be looking to stick with the company and move on and up. JCT600 are quite a big company now and have branches all over the place so im sure there will be plenty of opportunities for me there.
Fingers crossed all goes well, im hungry to get in to it all.
Nice one mate, I started as a service driver/valeter. Good career to move up the ladder
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Congrats mate :happy2:
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Congrats :happy2:
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Thanks, only another 2 weeks of being a bum before I can get cracking :party:
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Nice one Steve :happy2: Now let's get this 1.1 206 traded in pronto eh? :wink: :grin:
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Nice one Steve :happy2: Now let's get this 1.1 206 traded in pronto eh? :wink: :grin:
Im not sure my mum would like that :laugh: