Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Sending best wishes forthe day. Here's a thought, as mother of three boys am I a Liability manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Having read your valentine's day poem to GRD just imagine everyone is him. Then to distract yourself have a speech written for each slide and you can read that. Just make sure none of the interviewers is colourblind. I say this because my sister had to do a presentation and someone was-being a colourful person it was in bright colours. He could only cope with greyscale-OOOOPPS! I suppose this is a new slant on imagining everyone is naked........I hope GRD keeps his super pants on Good idea about the colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 .I hope GRD keeps his super pants on /quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well, I didnt get the job A chap from the Bristol office got it -and apparently I was a very close second. Andy, the chap who got the job is lovely and I am sure he will make a brilliant manager. I am meeting with the director tomorrow to find out where I was pipped at the post so I can learn for the future. I am taking this week to "calm down" and will then start thinking about the future. I do feel totally rejected (no one loves me ) but I do know that these things are meant to me and whilst it may not be my time now, it will be eventually - whether it is 6 months, a year or 5 years. We have decided to take our house off the market. We have had two offers but cannot find anything within commuting distance to my job that is within our price range. So we are going to count our blessings and decide what to do later. Thanks to all you guys who were so supportive! Mel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hey there you, you are officially GREAT! Never let those dark thoughts creep in and take hold. Lick your wounds sit and reflect and then 'up you get' Nice quotes When nothing is sure everything is possible Success is not measured in heights attained but obstacles overcome Just typing this out for a client tonight and it fits the bill. On the quiet Mel always thought i was a failure and then one day I stopped listening to that negative voice and found a very quiet one that said you're great and you can do anything you put your mind to. Still working on making things happen! You will too! Hugs BBX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Sorry about the job, Mel. It must feel quite disappointing right now, but I do agree with you that things happen for a reason. You must have impressed everyone if you were the very close second for such a high level job! The right opportunity for you will come along at the right time, job-wise and house-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks Guys Great words I'll be fine - I did my best and that's all I can ever do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Oh Mel, we all know you're wonderful. This obviously wasn't THE job for you and there's something so much better just waiting round the corner - just you wait and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks GuysGreat words I'll be fine - I did my best and that's all I can ever do Something even better is round the corner. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi Mel, Sorry to hear that you didn't get the job, but hey, it's their loss. xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 And, of course, your gain - I wont be stuck in an office all day, wont have managerial responsibilities - so can have more time on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I suppose that's the positive side Mel - our gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linda Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 And, of course, your gain - I wont be stuck in an office all day, wont have managerial responsibilities - so can have more time on the forum What a great silver lining that is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 See I told you that one of my new years resolutions was to think of good things coming out of bad and, 3 months later I am still doing (didnt keep up with the other two though (loose weight and cut back on alcohol )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hey, it's because you enjoy your food and are still on the alcohol that you can have such a positive attitude!!! Works for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Go Sister!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cate in NZ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Oh, Mel, I'm sorry about the disappointment for you after all that work, but it obviously just wasn't meant to be. As the others have all said there's obviously going to be a much better opportunity for you just around the corner. Definitely their loss and our gain Keep smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Doing my best Of course its easy at the moment "working from home" I have done one report not so easy when my boss is saying that she thinks one of the reasons I might not have got the job was my technical ability despite asking her for training for the last 5 years and her being like a chocolate firegaurd in the usefullness department Sorry Rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 That is SOOO frustrating when your enthusiasm is thwarted. You are quite justified in having a rant. You'll show her in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I certainly will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 So sorry Mel join the club it stinks but you will get over it Think positive thoughts there will be something out there for you - you just don't know what yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
