Author Topic: Another one of us back at work. (Read 6931 times)

alans1100 · « **on:** March 03, 2014, 06:33:02 PM »

For some stupid reason I applied for work on or about the 19th Of January at Coles Express as an assistant manager which is who I worked for before.

It certainly hasn't been an easy time since then with the stress of not knowing either way. I had a phone interview with the regional area manager (RAM) on the 21st if Feb and being told I would know the outcome by the middle of last week (about the 26th) and I'm still waiting for that call.

Today I sent a SMS to the store manager asking if she'd heard anything.

"Yes, you've got the job but start date is unknown at the moment" was the reply. After over three years of no work another week or two won't matter.

So, I'm off to WA in the very near future and probably within the next week I'll be on my way.

BigTed · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2014, 06:36:00 PM »

Congrats and good luck! It sounds like a coffee might be in order when you're over here. Are you in Perth and have you got room in your itinerary?

sargent · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2014, 06:37:18 PM »

Excellent, Congratulations.

Brock · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2014, 06:39:52 PM »

Well done

StinkyPete · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2014, 06:41:06 PM »

Goodonya Alan. Best wishes as you prepare to move back to WA, and start your new job.

alans1100 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2014, 06:46:48 PM »

Quote from: BigTed on March 03, 2014, 06:36:00 PM

Congrats and good luck! It sounds like a coffee might be in order when you're over here. Are you in Perth and have you got room in your itinerary?

TY,

I'll be a little further North of Perth. How does Port Hedland sound?

My sis lives in Calista (Kwinana suburb) and I may be going that way depending on finances but undecided at this time. Plus I'm taking the car over this time.

tj189 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2014, 07:00:01 PM »

Good luck with the move and new job

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2014, 07:38:06 PM »

Goodluck to you both Allan

saaz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2014, 07:40:41 PM »

Good luck with the move. I suppose this means I have to meet you on the WA side going to a border run from now on!

alans1100 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2014, 08:01:35 PM »

Quote from: saaz on March 03, 2014, 07:40:41 PM

Good luck with the move. I suppose this means I have to meet you on the WA side going to a border run from now on!

I won't have to many weekends off for anything as my days off should be mon/tues or tues/wed.

We were planning on this years border run as well so that one is a no go as well.
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And thanks for all the comments from everyone else.

Marcus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2014, 08:14:56 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on March 03, 2014, 08:01:35 PM

I won't have to many weekends off for anything as my days off should be mon/tues or tues/wed.

We were planning on this years border run as well so that one is a no go as well.
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And thanks for all the comments from everyone else.

Congrats on the new job mate, I hope it works out

JuST Peter · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2014, 08:59:05 PM »

Alan, if nothing else, at least your stress levels should drop………good luck pal

Shiney · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2014, 11:32:38 PM »

Congrats mate, good luck with the move and new job

Wild Rose · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:51:26 AM »

Good luck Allan with the new job

Biggles · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:34:19 AM »

Quote from: alans1100 on March 03, 2014, 08:01:35 PM

Quote from: saaz on March 03, 2014, 07:40:41 PM
Good luck with the move. I suppose this means I have to meet you on the WA side going to a border run from now on!

I won't have to many weekends off for anything as my days off should be mon/tues or tues/wed.

We were planning on this years border run as well so that one is a no go as well.
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And thanks for all the comments from everyone else.

This just means you'll be able to retire early and ride every weekend like saaz and Lionel.

Turtle · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:39:17 AM »

Well done Alan and we welcome you back to the west

Turtle

Whizz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2014, 11:29:00 AM »

Congrats Alan, good news!!

wildfire · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2014, 02:22:04 PM »

Good luck Alan with your work that me teach me to have so many( Animal dogs and cat,) but never mind but I can wait 2 or 3 years till you get a transfer (but look at it this way you will be saving money in the long run

but I will miss

you like crazy

alans1100 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2014, 04:41:34 PM »

It's now official, the regional manager called to day offered me the job if I wanted it. I told him I was waiting for the call so I would know when to leave. So I have 10 days to get up there which makes it about the 15th and start work on the 17th.

And a little more money than I expected which is all ways a good thing. Base salary and remote area allowance makes it just over $AUD52,000 plus $6000 bonus at the end of two years or more bonus if I stay longer. Sounds good to me.

royst1100 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:35:33 PM »

pity about mid week of but still good to ride anyday

Yorkie · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2014, 08:55:54 PM »

You will earn the money, they are 24/7, except good Friday and Xmas day.

alans1100 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:13:51 PM »

Quote from: Yorkie on March 05, 2014, 08:55:54 PM

You will earn the money, they are 24/7, except good Friday and Xmas day.

Not in Port Hedland.......our store 5am to 9pm seven days a week. Not sure about good Friday, Easter Saturday (is public holiday) and Xmas Day yet. Maybe South Hedland one will open and we will close or it could be the other way around but one of them will be open.

Brock · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:15:57 PM »

I dont think I will be going to Port Hedland for shopping, the ice cream would melt and the milk curdle (eggs would probably hatch as well) before I could get home.

alans1100 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:19:06 PM »

Quote from: royst1100 on March 05, 2014, 06:35:33 PM

pity about mid week of but still good to ride anyday

I don't mind days off during the week, and no bike this trip which will make a change.

alans1100 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:26:18 PM »

Quote from: Brock on March 05, 2014, 09:15:57 PM

I dont think I will be going to Port Hedland for shopping, the ice cream would melt and the milk curdle (eggs would probably hatch as well) before I could get home.

And you don't think something similar might not happen when your stuck on that parking lot during peak period a few km south of Joondalup

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Author Topic: Another one of us back at work. (Read 6931 times)

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