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[blue1948]

Jeez , never knew that!

Nor me ,a sheltered life and all that .

 

[jazzy]

Maybe that's where spend a penny comes from. Problem is you can only go twice and that's your lot. lol

Good job it wasn't a shilling!

 

[NeroCeasar]

Take that back then. The Premier league aren't a bunch of arses after all.

Let's not be too hasty now, Fred

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Far be it from me to give advice but think about five years time and how you will look back. At that stage which would annoy you more/you regret more, not taking the trip to Europe or not applying for the job? Whichever it is, is the answer to your current quetion

Wjen it cmes down to it Sass, you do what's right for you and your family. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.

@Sassy Colombian go for it. I have a belief that things happen for a reason and if this opportunity has come your way now then perhaps you should not pass it up. Even if you don't get it, it will be good practice filling in appliication forms, doing interviews etc.

Change of plan today. The rain stopped the sun came out so we went to Seaton Carew, a seaside town near Hartlepool. Got well wrapped up, big jumper, coat and almost melted. In spite of the sea breeze it was really warm. We walked miles along the seafront. Loads of people and dogs out walking, saw at least four beagles @Terrarian . One came over to say hello and nick a chip (with owner's permission!) Back home now. The sun is still out. Not sure I like this freakishly warm January weather. It's not natural.

The wrath of a woman scorned ?

Go for the job ,it will give much more than a trip to Europe for the families future and just maybe let Mr Sassy ease off a bit if needed .You can always go later .That is of course conditional on the covid and travel .Imagine booking it ,mot applying and not being able to go after all .

Thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. I really appreciate and value your opinions!
The hiring process at my college can be quite cumbersome. In addition to completing several pages of questions answering all sorts of things, one must also submit a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, reference letters. Then if one is fortunate enough to be invited to an interview then there is a long interview to answer questions from a six-eight-member committee. Once one makes it to the final round there are two more interviews and if they settled on hiring you there is a background and references check before the job is finally offered. I know it because I have gone through it before and it is a very stressful process, at least for me, and it can be especially disheartening if you don't get the job after going through such lengthy experience. I didn't mention on my previous post that this job became available last year, and I applied for it, but the committee decided to hire another Latina woman that had just moved to Asheville and impressed them more than me, but less than a year into the job she has already left it for a position at a local university. Before I left for CR I had noticed the job was available but wasn't contemplating applying for it until my supervisor urged me to consider it. After much pondering and consultation with the hubby, I have decided to apply for the job but I'm having a hard time finding the right words for the cover letter since I have already submitted one for the same job before. I am finding myself out of words on how to best express that this time around I'm the right person for the job. So, until I get my inspiration I have decided to stop by for a quick greeting. One aspect that I love about our chats is how much fun I have and how many giggles I enjoy while reading all of your post, it really brightens my day. If I get the job, I'm probably going to be much busier than now, and it may limit my time here at GOT and that's an aspect about it that I wouldn’t be very happy about

 

[jazzy]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. I really appreciate and value your opinions!
The hiring process at my college can be quite cumbersome. In addition to completing several pages of questions answering all sorts of things, one must also submit a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, reference letters. Then if one is fortunate enough to be invited to an interview then there is a long interview to answer questions from a six-eight-member committee. Once one makes it to the final round there are two more interviews and if they settled on hiring you there is a background and references check before the job is finally offered. I know it because I have gone through it before and it is a very stressful process, at least for me, and it can be especially disheartening if you don't get the job after going through such lengthy experience. I didn't mention on my previous post that this job became available last year, and I applied for it, but the committee decided to hire another Latina woman that had just moved to Asheville and impressed them more than me, but less than a year into the job she has already left it for a position at a local university. Before I left for CR I had noticed the job was available but wasn't contemplating applying for it until my supervisor urged me to consider it. After much pondering and consultation with the hubby, I have decided to apply for the job but I'm having a hard time finding the right words for the cover letter since I have already submitted one for the same job before. I am finding myself out of words on how to best express that this time around I'm the right person for the job. So, until I get my inspiration I have decided to stop by for a quick greeting. One aspect that I love about our chats is how much fun I have and how many giggles I enjoy while reading all of your post, it really brightens my day. If I get the job, I'm probably going to be much busier than now, and it may limit my time here at GOT and that's an aspect about it that I wouldn’t be very happy about

Very best of luck Sassy , our loss will be your employers gain.

If you need any help with your application letter I'm sure Davek or Foreverblue92 off the main forum could help , they certainly get enough practice - just don't go all Zat with the multi quotes thingy !

 

[larbert toffee]

Good morning, mascoteers!

I hope everyone’s day is going well. I went to sleep before 9 pm last night with the desire to wake up early to make it to the gym and begin again my morning routine but it is snowing outside, after days of warm weather winter decided to show up today. So no school or work for my daughter or me today. However, I have a busy day ahead of me. When I was traveling in CR my supervisor contacted about a job opening that she thought I should pursue. It is a full time advising position but with a different department that will be mostly working with high school students wanting to enroll at my college. Since she notified me I’ve been ambivalent about applying because it would change our plans to go on our road trip throughout Europe this summer. But after many years of being a full time mom, I had also decided that after coming back from our European trip that I would be ready to pursue a FT job and resume my career goals at my college. However, this job option is coming my way several months early than I wanted to and I been having a hard time knowing what to do. I really was looking forward to our trip for many reasons, I wanted us to visit my brother in Belgium, I also wanted to visit some friends in Spain and then meet some of you in the U.K. along with going to an Everton game at Goodison. Moreover, I thought it would be the perfect time for our daughter to have such cultural experience before she begins middle school. But not applying for this position would be silly of my part as it is an amazing career opportunity for me to assist the high school Latino population that wants to enroll in College. Moreover, the pay and benefits is more than I have ever made working in public education and it will allow husband and I to save money for retirement and for our daughter’s college tuition. But then I will have to postpone our trip and working full time will change our family lives as for the past decade I have been the one fully in charged of our household tasks while the hubby works long hours during the week. So I’m confused and trying to decide what to do but the application deadline is Thursday. Thus today I’m going to be pondering my options and begin the application just in case I decide to pursue this opportunity. Anyway, I wanted to share this with you in case I’m absent the next few days then you know it’s because I’m having to concentrate on this task.

Cheers! Xx

Go for it Sassy, you're more than capable.

 

[blue1948]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. I really appreciate and value your opinions!
The hiring process at my college can be quite cumbersome. In addition to completing several pages of questions answering all sorts of things, one must also submit a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, reference letters. Then if one is fortunate enough to be invited to an interview then there is a long interview to answer questions from a six-eight-member committee. Once one makes it to the final round there are two more interviews and if they settled on hiring you there is a background and references check before the job is finally offered. I know it because I have gone through it before and it is a very stressful process, at least for me, and it can be especially disheartening if you don't get the job after going through such lengthy experience. I didn't mention on my previous post that this job became available last year, and I applied for it, but the committee decided to hire another Latina woman that had just moved to Asheville and impressed them more than me, but less than a year into the job she has already left it for a position at a local university. Before I left for CR I had noticed the job was available but wasn't contemplating applying for it until my supervisor urged me to consider it. After much pondering and consultation with the hubby, I have decided to apply for the job but I'm having a hard time finding the right words for the cover letter since I have already submitted one for the same job before. I am finding myself out of words on how to best express that this time around I'm the right person for the job. So, until I get my inspiration I have decided to stop by for a quick greeting. One aspect that I love about our chats is how much fun I have and how many giggles I enjoy while reading all of your post, it really brightens my day. If I get the job, I'm probably going to be much busier than now, and it may limit my time here at GOT and that's an aspect about it that I wouldn’t be very happy about

Try telling them about the bond you had with a young dying man and the inspiration you are with people you have never met ,tell them you are a leading member of this thread ,let them see what you are as a person because for me it shines out like a beacon. You can do it ,just be you .

 

[Gwladysover]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. I really appreciate and value your opinions!
The hiring process at my college can be quite cumbersome. In addition to completing several pages of questions answering all sorts of things, one must also submit a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, reference letters. Then if one is fortunate enough to be invited to an interview then there is a long interview to answer questions from a six-eight-member committee. Once one makes it to the final round there are two more interviews and if they settled on hiring you there is a background and references check before the job is finally offered. I know it because I have gone through it before and it is a very stressful process, at least for me, and it can be especially disheartening if you don't get the job after going through such lengthy experience. I didn't mention on my previous post that this job became available last year, and I applied for it, but the committee decided to hire another Latina woman that had just moved to Asheville and impressed them more than me, but less than a year into the job she has already left it for a position at a local university. Before I left for CR I had noticed the job was available but wasn't contemplating applying for it until my supervisor urged me to consider it. After much pondering and consultation with the hubby, I have decided to apply for the job but I'm having a hard time finding the right words for the cover letter since I have already submitted one for the same job before. I am finding myself out of words on how to best express that this time around I'm the right person for the job. So, until I get my inspiration I have decided to stop by for a quick greeting. One aspect that I love about our chats is how much fun I have and how many giggles I enjoy while reading all of your post, it really brightens my day. If I get the job, I'm probably going to be much busier than now, and it may limit my time here at GOT and that's an aspect about it that I wouldn’t be very happy about

Just be yourself, Sassy, you can’t do better than that, anyone can see what a kind, caring person you are. If you need a character reference the mascoteers will be only too pleased to provide one.

 

[larbert toffee]

Thanks LT.
Have a safe journey.

Arrived earlier this evening, they were waiting for me to make the tea, made corn beef hash on request ?

 

[larbert toffee]

Try telling them about the bond you had with a young dying man and the inspiration you are with people you have never met ,tell them you are a leading member of this thread ,let them see what you are as a person because for me it shines out like a beacon. You can do it ,just be you .

Just be yourself, Sassy, you can’t do better than that, anyone can see what a kind, caring person you are. If you need a character reference the mascoteers will be only too pleased to provide one.

Well put guys, Sassy is just one of those people could probably make a fist of anything that's thrown at her.

 

[Prevenger17]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. I really appreciate and value your opinions!
The hiring process at my college can be quite cumbersome. In addition to completing several pages of questions answering all sorts of things, one must also submit a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, reference letters. Then if one is fortunate enough to be invited to an interview then there is a long interview to answer questions from a six-eight-member committee. Once one makes it to the final round there are two more interviews and if they settled on hiring you there is a background and references check before the job is finally offered. I know it because I have gone through it before and it is a very stressful process, at least for me, and it can be especially disheartening if you don't get the job after going through such lengthy experience. I didn't mention on my previous post that this job became available last year, and I applied for it, but the committee decided to hire another Latina woman that had just moved to Asheville and impressed them more than me, but less than a year into the job she has already left it for a position at a local university. Before I left for CR I had noticed the job was available but wasn't contemplating applying for it until my supervisor urged me to consider it. After much pondering and consultation with the hubby, I have decided to apply for the job but I'm having a hard time finding the right words for the cover letter since I have already submitted one for the same job before. I am finding myself out of words on how to best express that this time around I'm the right person for the job. So, until I get my inspiration I have decided to stop by for a quick greeting. One aspect that I love about our chats is how much fun I have and how many giggles I enjoy while reading all of your post, it really brightens my day. If I get the job, I'm probably going to be much busier than now, and it may limit my time here at GOT and that's an aspect about it that I wouldn’t be very happy about

Best of luck Sassy, if you need help with any of that give me a shout, I have done a lot of work with cover letters, CVs and interview prep over my career.

 

[Toast]

Just taken the decs down , the place looks kind of sad at the moment.

Out to play some ping pong tonight.

Decs also down and watching the darts final.
Glad everyone seems good in here, and Sassy is going for it !

 

[allezlesbleus]

No worries, I have trouble remembering what I did yesterday. I met Mr Gwladys at London Road that was many ,many years ago as welllol

I have played footy on London Road!!! Twice!!!
I lived in Peterborough for several years and Sunday league teams were able to hire the pitch in May!!!

 

[larbert toffee]

I have played footy on London Road!!! Twice!!!
I lived in Peterborough for several years and Sunday league teams were able to hire the pitch in May!!!

I used to frequent a decent kebab house in London Road when I was working at Wittering many years ago, they used to put delicious pickled chillies in their kebabs.

 

[Toast]

I used to frequent a decent kebab house in London Road when I was working at Wittering many years ago, they used to put delicious pickled chillies in their kebabs.

Oh I’ve just had a doner meat and chips from the kebab house ! Lovely stuff.