The totally off-topic thread

[blackcat20]

Yeah well... some of us still are in the "race". And as much as the older generation thinks we're a bunch of non-self-sufficient softies, it's comparatively cut-throat to apply for a job these days compared to the years ago. Not to mention people working shorter time spans at companies (no more same job for 20-40 years, or rarely), contracts are frequently a year with annual review (no multi-year contracts unless it is tied to a project or programme) and a university degree is no longer a large advantage, it's usually just merely mandatory.

It still surprises my father when I tell him that my new contracts are all one year long, which is reviewed after the year. The review is usually a rubber stamp, but hearing "one year contract" or "yearly contracts" seems to equate to "lousy job".

C'est la vie, I guess.

Yep, it certainly ain't easy. Took me 60 job applications to get my current position. And people wonder why I don't quit when I'm treated like cough. Still waiting to hear back from an interview I had last October; certainly wouldn't work for people that have no respect for others....

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Yeah well... some of us still are in the "race". And as much as the older generation thinks we're a bunch of non-self-sufficient softies, it's comparatively cut-throat to apply for a job these days compared to the years ago.
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I understand that all too well. I have a son and several nieces and nephews all in the real world !!

The points you outline are precisely why mrs.dr.ron and I made the comments we did. We know it's tough out there. Retirement is a point of relief from that battle - but then the battle becomes one with the effects of age .

Me and my broken leg totally agree

 

[rogerkambah]

I am soooo glad I am retired and I don't have to know about CVs and all that stuff

Me too ++++

 

[JohnK]

Work is overrated.

Why bother when you could be out there playing golf on a day like today.

 

[The Rok]

Work is overrated.

Why bother when you could be out there playing golf on a day like today.

I aim to be semi retired at 45 and fully retired at 55... Let's see how that goes. I have a plan..

 

[serfty]

Work is overrated.

Why bother when you could be out there playing golf on a day like today.

Gotta pay for that Golf somehow ...

 

[TomVexille]

Gotta pay for that Golf somehow ...

Yeah. It's not free, or that cheap in this country.

 

[Katie]

I couldn't care less about Word or styles used. I can do my job though but that is not as important?

And you wouldn't be applying for a job in my team, JohnK (nor would JessicaTam for that matter!)

Expert use of Microsoft Word in and of itself isn't a primary criterion for my team, but I'd be quite suspicious if someone claims expert level knowledge of Word, and has a CV with no template or styles, and all manually overridden formatting. It calls into suspicion any other expertise claims that they make.

As I hire writers, I want to see their writing ability and their tool skills evident in their CV. If there's spelling mistakes, bad grammar, inconsistent punctuation, I take that much more seriously than non-writer-hiring-managers would. I have seen these kinds of mistakes many times, sometimes I've perhaps overlooked them, but when there's a better CV in the pile, then the mistake-laden ones will be overlooked.

 

[Katie]

Mind if I send you image scanned .PDF's? ...

:shock:
(Yes, I would, but regular PDFs are fine. And I'm too busy to attempt hacking them if they're not secure ... )

 

[Hvr]

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As I hire writers, I want to see their writing ability and their tool skills evident in their CV. If there's spelling mistakes, bad grammar, inconsistent punctuation, I take that much more seriously than non-writer-hiring-managers would. I have seen these kinds of mistakes many times, sometimes I've perhaps overlooked them, but when there's a better CV in the pile, then the mistake-laden ones will be overlooked.

Or even if there are spelling mistakes, bad grammar etc?

 

[Pushka]

Goodness. I've forgotten to collect a package worth 2.63 million dollars and now I'm going to be charged $20USD for storage once I give them my bank account details....

 

[TomVexille]

Goodness. I've forgotten to collect a package worth 2.63 million dollars and now I'm going to be charged $20USD for storage once I give them my bank account details....

Better hurry up

 

[Pushka]

Better hurry up

I know. It's ok. I've given them my credit card details and they are going to ship it to me.

 

[TomVexille]

I know. It's ok. I've given them my credit card details and they are going to ship it to me.

Well done. You might just be able to buy a (second?) house in Australia with $2.63 million.

 

[anat0l]

Goodness. I've forgotten to collect a package worth 2.63 million dollars and now I'm going to be charged $20USD for storage once I give them my bank account details....

I never knew you went to Nigeria or Burkina Faso.

 

[rogerkambah]

Does anyone know of a (low or 0% interest) CC that one can transfer a personal loan balance to. Daughter says she is paying too much interest on personal loan and 'dad's bank' isn't too keen on 'lending' the cash.

 

[Pushka]

I never knew you went to Nigeria or Burkina Faso.

This one is reputable. I don't fall for those Nigerian scams.

Apparently I purchased this package from Charlotteville Texas and it is currently at the Douglas Airport. A bucket of oil maybe?

Well done. You might just be able to buy a (second?) house in Australia with $2.63 million.

Not to mention all the QFF points I'll get by using my EDR credit card. .

 

[bass_ke]

Does anyone know of a (low or 0% interest) CC that one can transfer a personal loan balance to. Daughter says she is paying too much interest on personal loan and 'dad's bank' isn't too keen on 'lending' the cash.

Depending on eligibility try Police Bank/ Customs bank, 0% for 9 months and the rate at the moment is 11.79% from memory

They are also amazingly helpful

 

[bass_ke]

There's nothing like a QLD autumn afternoon out on the bike and trike with SWMBO and little miss bass_ke

 

[bass_ke]

There's nothing like a QLD autumn afternoon out on the bike and trike with SWMBO and little miss bass_ke

My app is showing this as a photo of an aircraft when I posted a different one, I think the app is having a freak out....