Bobby Mhor
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classic33
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Bobby Mhor
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Good morning peeps
Mo1959
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Morning. Just a donder this morning. Giving the old legs a rest from 9 days on the trot! Bit misty and actually quite fresh out for a change.Good morning peeps
Porridge and cuppa finished, but I'm sure I could squeeze another cuppa in.
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172traindriver
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172traindriver
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Good Morning
classic33
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Late game earlier?Good morning peeps
If you can't, seperate cup and contents as you go.
You sure?Good Morning
Morning??
Bobby Mhor
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Bobby Mhor
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Sitting watching it now
Andy in Germany
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Good morning. Post work/job center/interview lie in today.
It doesn't take much these days.
That's partly what I'm worried about.
I think I could do the job. It's going to be a real culture shock though: Where I've been working for the last year was the 'first step' for many people.. People coming had addiction problems or were homeless or severely depressed, and they came pretty much voluntarily (unless it's because they'd otherwise be sent to jail) Often they can't manage more than a four hour day and sometimes not even that. If people turned up half an hour or an hour late we'd not say too much and sometimes we'd be delighted they'd made it at all. As the only part of the organisation that broke even (and one of the most successful in getting people back on their feet) we were pretty much left alone to develop a concept.
This place is for people who had a career, then had problems and are mostly recovered from psychological issues and need to rebuild their stamina to get back to work, and get used to being told what to do as they would at work. It's thus much stricter and runs on a timetable ("By week fourteen all clients must have a short term placement in a company...") which is a big jump, I was told I'd have to be much more ready to confront people for being a few minutes late: I think the interviewer saw this could be a problem. There will also be a lot more report writing and my written German leaves a lot to be desired (Don't think I can avoid that though).
What bothers me is that I could end up between the demands of the organisation (and the insurance companies/'social' ministry/Job Center et c) and the capabilities of my clients.
It's also in the middle of Stuttgart which I was hoping to avoid, and being there makes it surprisingly hard to get to and from: the commute would be over an hour and involve changing trains in another part of the centre (In rush hour. So. Many. People...). It also looks down on on one of Stuttgart's main railway stations. For a train nerd this could be a major distraction.
Meanwhile the other possibility is in a pretty part of the world, I could probably cycle to work, and it is a creative job with less expectations on the clients. If both were local to where we live there would be no contest, but it means moving house...
(Edit: moved this with additions to the "Weirdness at work" thread in 'Personal matters')
It doesn't take much these days.
That's partly what I'm worried about.
I think I could do the job. It's going to be a real culture shock though: Where I've been working for the last year was the 'first step' for many people.. People coming had addiction problems or were homeless or severely depressed, and they came pretty much voluntarily (unless it's because they'd otherwise be sent to jail) Often they can't manage more than a four hour day and sometimes not even that. If people turned up half an hour or an hour late we'd not say too much and sometimes we'd be delighted they'd made it at all. As the only part of the organisation that broke even (and one of the most successful in getting people back on their feet) we were pretty much left alone to develop a concept.
This place is for people who had a career, then had problems and are mostly recovered from psychological issues and need to rebuild their stamina to get back to work, and get used to being told what to do as they would at work. It's thus much stricter and runs on a timetable ("By week fourteen all clients must have a short term placement in a company...") which is a big jump, I was told I'd have to be much more ready to confront people for being a few minutes late: I think the interviewer saw this could be a problem. There will also be a lot more report writing and my written German leaves a lot to be desired (Don't think I can avoid that though).
What bothers me is that I could end up between the demands of the organisation (and the insurance companies/'social' ministry/Job Center et c) and the capabilities of my clients.
It's also in the middle of Stuttgart which I was hoping to avoid, and being there makes it surprisingly hard to get to and from: the commute would be over an hour and involve changing trains in another part of the centre (In rush hour. So. Many. People...). It also looks down on on one of Stuttgart's main railway stations. For a train nerd this could be a major distraction.
Meanwhile the other possibility is in a pretty part of the world, I could probably cycle to work, and it is a creative job with less expectations on the clients. If both were local to where we live there would be no contest, but it means moving house...
(Edit: moved this with additions to the "Weirdness at work" thread in 'Personal matters')
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classic33
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Nine hours later?Sitting watching it now
classic33
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How easy would it be to move house though?
Mo1959
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lots of hot 
Bobby Mhor
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I see the dilemma,
in my case, it was to go into further education and try get something I could use my (alleged) brain.
I don't regret the choice,
could I have done something more challenging? of course but would I have had the settled family life, the area etc?
I was to be a £10 Pom in the 60s but declined that offer as well,
I do often wonder how that may have turned out, at least it would have been warmer in the winter
First job, demanding for sure but it depends on the level of commitment they want from you, although to this looks like they are trying a hard nose approach?
I can see from your words, you think it may be the wrong approach the company demands..
I can understand you will find it hard to mix their method and your obviously more tailored approach to each client
Sadly life always throws curve balls, a choice between upending a stable home life etc, kids schooling all comes in to it
I don't envy your dilemma..
Last option although moving may be more desirable.
If you need a moan, just let us know
I subscribe to MLB.tv,
I can watch games...
