Absolutely gutted!

[wilma-bride]

Sorry for the long post but I just had to have a moan - and I don't want to burden DH with this

Some of you have been following my saga regarding my terrible job and the fact that I have been desperately trying to find something else. I had a couple of interviews last week and, although I was offered one of the jobs, I had to turn it down as they weren't prepared to be flexible on hours and the pay was less than I originially thought.

Meanwhile, I had applied for 2 internal jobs, one of which was a promotion but would mean relocating to Halton in Buckinghamshire (which I would have been really happy about as all my Mum's side of the family live there, it is where Gary and I met and we loved our time living there ). I received a phone call on Tuesday to tell me I had been selected for interview for the job in Bucks, interviews to be held on 25th July.

Then we found out yesterday that DH (who is due to be made in redundant in October) has been offered the job he interviewed for on Wednesday, meaning a relocation is out of the question.

I just spoke to the line manager for the promotion job to explain I would be withdrawing my application, only to be told he was very disappointed as my application was excellent, I scored much higher than the other 2 applicants on sift and, had I performed OK at the interview, the job would have been mine. I can't even begin to put into words how absolutely desperate I feel now and part of me wants to phone him back and tell him I don't want to withdraw my application after all. I know that DH is really pleased he got a job and, to be honest, so am I. It is a huge weight off our shoulders but, by the same token, the other job sounded fantastic and the money was so much better (almost £9K more - just think how many DVC points we could buy with that )

Anyway, just wanted to get it off my chest and have a general whinge - I feel better now (well, not really but I'm sure I'll get over it)

 

[saratogagirl]

Oh Joh, I feel so badly for you, I know how desperate you are finding your current work situation, and to be offered this opportunity and then have it snatched from you must make you feel awful.
On the positive side, I am really pleased to hear that Gary was successful and this must be a load of your mind.
I am not going to spout about how your time will come and that the perfect opportunity is around the corner for you (although I am sure it is), because if you are anything like me when people say this to me, I feel like screaming WHEN ????
Huge hugs honey xxxxx

 

[irongirlof12]

oh, poor thing! hang on in there something will turn up, AND it's a great boost to your confidence to know you would have got it! sending some to you.

 

[jen_uk]

Well that really is s*ds law isnt it!! No wonder you are so frustrated.

Hope it all works out

 

[CustardTart]

Aw Joh, what a frustrating situation and how pants for you! Sending you a and I hope you do feel better for sharing soon. Best wishes...

 

[mandymouse]

Aww Joh, what a shame, I hope everything works out in the end

Mandy

 

[tennisfan]

I hope something comes up in the end for you but its good your DH has got another job lined up

 

[Minniespal]

Hope things work out for you Joh

 

[Strommie]

That's a shame Joh, hope everything works out for you

 

[castanea1985]

What a shame for you Joh.
We've been through a torrid time with DH's job. They were having a re-structure, and he had to reapply for his existing job! The problem is that his existing job, has now double the work load! S**'s law!
Hopefully something will turn up for you soon! Fingers crossed.
Tracy

 

[natalielongstaff]

oh no !!! what a bloomin pain in the neck im so sorry its not worked out for you babe x x x you know where i am if you need to vent

 

[wils]

I'm sorry it hasn't worked out - what a pain.

I was talkingto a friend today who had to turn down a job that was perfect for her because it was more hours than expected and she couldn't fit it round her voluntary work.

Well Done to your DH

 

[Nubbedy]

That is really frustrating for you Joh. Well done to your DH though.

Sara.

 

[KayleeUK]

What a pain Joh Well done to your DH though.

 

[hildasmuriel]

Really frustrating for you now, but it is nice to know that your application was so highly thought of. That bodes well for the future.

 

[lexie32]

Joh that sounds so frustrating can Gary not look for something near Halton, it would be great if you moved to Halton you would only be 20 mins away

Good luck in your continued job hunt

Alex

 

[carolfoy]

that is such a shame Joh, but at least you know that you were very likely to be successful, that must be a huge boost to your confidence, and at least Gary has his job lined up now. I really hope you find something else soon that will make you happy

 

[wideeyes]

what a shame, hope you find something suitable soon.

 

[DisneyJo]

Oh no Joh but think of the good things Gary's new job and the fact you were by far the top candidate

 

[angel659]

Oh bless. Its horrible when that happens. Its a shame that both of you cant have your jobs. Oh I feel for you. Heres a