Luvachicken Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Lots of positive vibes from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Goodness me, this has gone on a long time! The very best of luck to you - fingers, toes and paws are all tightly crossed for you in the LB household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Good luck from everyone in Sparkys house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Thank you everybody - all over now! It wasn't an interview so much as a written exam, three written scenarios and a pad and pen, and half an hour to get on with it. I think they were trying to establish just how steep my learning curve might be and, thankfully, all the situations were similar to ones I'd encountered when I used to specialise in this area. I could at least give a clear indication of the direction I'd take. Hopefully clear enough Should get a decision next week sometime, but it's taken so long already I'll not be holding my breath. OK to uncross fingers, toes, claws and paws now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 No still keeping them closed until you have the contract. Well done though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sadly, I can't. They have been crossed for so long I have cramp in them I do hope, after all you have had to do, there is a positive outcome for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 And after all that - I didn't get the job One of the scenarios I did not do at all well on (I had always said my knowledge was out of date), though I did ok on the others and they've decided they want someone who can do the job immediately rather than have to learn it. The feedback was very positive but I really am very disappointed. Would probably have been less so if I hadn't come so close. Somehow it's worse when it's grabbed away from you at the last moment than if you'd never been in the running at all I know I'll get over it and I will come to see it as a good sign that I did come so close, but right now I'm very dejected and off to find more coffee and possibly a muffin. Thank you so much for all the positive vibes and support, and here's hoping for a happier outcome next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am so sorry DC that after all that effort and worry you did not get the job. Perhaps it is for the best in the long run, at times it is funny how things work out in the long term. Enjoy your coffee and muffin, you deserve one and think of the positives. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That is gutting! Especially after such a long wait to hear. I am so sorry for you. Maybe chalk it up to experience and that way you will be even more prepared for your next interview. Enjoy the muffin, or hope you enjoyed the muffin. Onwards and upwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Knickers I thought it was yours. Have 2 muffins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 So sorry to hear you didn't get it..I've been following the thread and really hoping for you, as others have said though all these things are good experience. I was between jobs for 5 months once, then got a job which was a disaster. Luckily the right one came up shortly after and I've been there since (6 years now) so in the end things do work out. Good luck for the next one x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just caught up with this. So sorry to hear that you did not get the job Better things must be coming your way. Keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Oh no, I'm so sorry, after all that work and endless waiting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Such a shame you didn't get it. Something will come along soon I'm sure xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Several muffins and much coffee later, I had a bit of good news yesterday, in that I was told my temporary contract here will be extended until Christmas . Still hoping for that permanent job here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 That is good news. Fingers crossed for a permanent job soon. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Smashing, scare off the person who got your job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Well what a bummer to have to wait so long to be passed over again. But then the person they took on probably thought it was not a good place and so quit early in the game, so perhaps it is a blessing in disguise. And breathing space to Christmas - and just maybe it will all work out for the best! Hope so and fingers will be virtually crossed otherwise I'd never get anything done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...