Can't get a bloody job, part 2

**SARGE** · 14th June 2007, 20:53

Originally Posted by imdying

From what you posted, it sounds like you need a job in a Harley shop.

no way man .. im SO over the retail bike shop thing .. wouldnt mind an importer or wholesaler but the 6-7 day a week thing is over rated ( and i'd rather eat garbage then sell Hondas..)

BTW .. just because im a little on the un-polished side in my personal life dont mean i am not totally professional when the time comes for me to be professional. i have a proper education in an accredited university ( granted.. it WAS 20 odd years ago.. i dont even bring it up on the CV because its obsolete knowledge) and a full PhD from the school of life.. i scrub up nice ( Not Metrosexual nice.. but presentable) and i know how to use a razor .. right now .. i just choose NOT to unless i have an interview

also .. i think my lack of PC thinking is a bonus .. you want someone to blow sunshine up your ass or you want someone to know what the hell they are doing and give it to you straight ?

**Macktheknife** · 14th June 2007, 20:58

Don't worry Sarge, something will come your way, keep your chin up mate, it gives the bastards something to aim for.
I will also keep my ears open for you.

**riffer** · 14th June 2007, 20:59

I know how you feel Sarge.

It's eight weeks unemployed for me. It's getting a bit depressing to tell the truth. Not that I'm down. I'm just over it.

I'm trying really hard to break out of my previous industry as I'm nearly sick of it, and looking at IT where I have many skills, but so far no-one's brave enough to take a punt on me.

Good luck to you mate.

**SARGE** · 14th June 2007, 21:20

screw it man .. im just gonna go fade away again before i offend anyone

catch ya out there

**oldrider** · 14th June 2007, 21:36

Hey SARGE, are you limited to Auckland or are you interested in other parts of the country?

No, I wasn't going to say Canterbury Rugby Union either! (I'm too small to die)

In case you don't know SARGE, Canterbury are legendary one eyed bastards, I live just over the border in Otago.

Why I ask there is a lot of work going down here, mainly in Wanaka and Queenstown. John.

**jrandom** · 14th June 2007, 22:48

Originally Posted by SARGE

i had one guy bring up my eye...

... and you wiped off the bile, said "Jesus! So that's where it's been all these years!" and popped it back in?

...

I'm so sorry, dude, I just had to.

For what it's worth, I've been there too. Was made redundant only six months into a new job when Mrs Fish was 7 months into her first pregnancy and not able to work herself. Weeks of sleepless nights and gut cramps.

I wish I could give you some sort of magic advice, but I rather suspect that you're a wiser man than I am.

Just don't forget that there are people who care and will do whatever they can for someone who deserves it. For whatever that's worth...

**SARGE** · 19th June 2007, 16:15

Dear (SARGE)

ACCOUNT MANAGER POSITION - SOME RADIO NETWORK

We have now completed the selection of candidates to progress onto the next stage of the selection process for his position.

Considerable effort has been made to identify the attributes and competencies that are necessary for this position.

Whilst you have a great many of the ones that we are seeking, unfortunately you have not been selected to go forward to the next stage of the selection process and we are unable to consider your application further.

we wish you all the best in your future job search activities.

the job description was nearly identical to the job i held in the States for 2 decades...same industry....god i hate form letters

**oldrider** · 19th June 2007, 16:48

Originally Posted by SARGE

screw it man .. im just gonna go fade away again before i offend anyone

catch ya out there

Sorry to hear about the application results but at least you are back and not fading away!

Oh and please, please, feel free to offend, anytime you like!

Why change a habit of a lifetime, it just wouldn't be you!

Cheers John.

**SARGE** · 19th June 2007, 18:28

Originally Posted by oldrider

Sorry to hear about the application results but at least you are back and not fading away!

Oh and please, please, feel free to offend, anytime you like!

Why change a habit of a lifetime, it just wouldn't be you!

Cheers John.

thanks John..

im really in a bad place right now.. so unlike me to be this down really but its a pisser when i know i can do anything i set my mind to and keep getting kicked to the back of the bus like this .

maybe i shoulda gone on that depression ride after all.. i coulda served as the bad example

**NotaGoth** · 19th June 2007, 18:36

Dan and I have a spare room in our flat, move up here.. Or you can always move into one of them caravan thingys on the beach... Grow pot in your wardrobe and rape the tax payers for all they have..

**SARGE** · 19th June 2007, 18:49

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

Dan and I have a spare room in our flat, move up here.. Or you can always move into one of them caravan thingys on the beach... Grow pot in your wardrobe and rape the tax payers for all they have..

haha ... thanks Kit but i'll pass on that for now

**SwanTiger** · 19th June 2007, 22:18

Sarge, you sound like a bit of a bitch, one that moans a lot, but you're annoying american hero attitude would do well in my industry, and I like you, kinda. I've sent you a PM.

**SARGE** · 19th June 2007, 22:52

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

Sarge, you sound like a bit of a bitch, one that moans a lot, but you're annoying american hero attitude would do well in my industry, and I like you, kinda. I've sent you a PM.

thanks Swanny... i think

you hitting on me??

**oldrider** · 19th June 2007, 23:01

Hey SARGE, did you watch David Tua fight Lewis for the WBA Title?

He began on a losing tack in round one!

Twelve rounds later he was still doing the same bloody thing!

He still doesn't know why he lost.....!

What are you doing in your approach to finding paid work?

It's not working, so you gotta change tack and fight a different fight.

Treat it like a battle, you know how to do that better than anything else, it's what you are and what you do best.

What changes can you make to turn this into a winning strategy?

Keep thinking, it will come to you, like the cheese man said, "Good things take time"!

Hang in there, you have what it takes, sales pitch just needs a tweek. Cheers John.

**SARGE** · 19th June 2007, 23:12

Originally Posted by oldrider

Keep thinking, it will come to you, like the cheese man said, "Good things take time"!

Hang in there, you have what it takes, sales pitch just needs a tweek. Cheers John.

winning strategies get the wind kicked out of them when the troops morale is in the shitter ..(Vodafone Warriors???) I think i have always been relatively positive in my approach ..but 6 months out of work makes me second guess my every move.

i actually have something in the works that "Could" see me back in the Motorcycle biz ( not retail or advertising, but actually putting bums on seats again) very shortly. I went to an interview today with this VERY passionate business owner .. here is a snippet of an email i JUST received...

Thanks a lot for taking the time to come and see me. You definitely have a passion for bikes, and plenty of life experience. You do make quite an impression, and I feel you would be of great asset with what I am trying to achieve. Your passion, and selling ability are the 2 first points I find attractive. I am staying in New Zealand until Friday then off to Japan. I have a few more interviews to cover before deciding on a couple of people to short list, and proceeding to hire one person. I will keep in touch with you

cant name names just now.. and i am NOT counting my eggs or geting my hopes up so to speak at this time, but it sounds positive