new game for you atttmp

[andthistoomustpass]

I'll spit wipe my shiny suit and go to the open day. I think a call centre is the perfect place to build my confidence and feel appreciated. A nice leisurely job I imagine, taking one or two calls per day, having nice friendly chats with people. Sound like very friendly places, they certainly aren't stress filled hell holes injurious to mental health where the staff are seen as less important than a stapler.

Did I read your post right? Have you been off somewhere surfing?

[sirhugo]

no surfing im afraid. I don't think I could pull off American surfer dude

I was off work for several days. had a trip to Edinburgh with some friends.

you are absolutely right about call centre work. it has been a massive boost to my self esteem

You decide that your CV is about as useful as toilet paper so you decide to go the open day. since its not till tomorrow you have some free time before that. you cant stay online as your time has now ran out

Will you spend your free time chilling in your hostel?

or will you do some prep for your open day?

[andthistoomustpass]

This is the new, motivated, successful me (unlike real me who's just left a pub ). Of course I'm going to prep!

[sirhugo]

pubs. I've forgotten what they look like. haven't been in one for a long time

you decide to look into the company a little bit to find some vague sounding buzzwords that they like. online would have been ideal but typically you time is up for the day. then you remember there is another library a few miles away, but you might not make it before it closes. Then you think maybe you can turn up early tomorrow and see if they have any leaflets or brochures lying around with some useful info.

so plan A? dash to another library and flap about trying to get online for a few minutes?

or Plan B? chill tonight and head to the open day early tomorrow to do some research?

[andthistoomustpass]

Just realised that my first thought when I come to this thread is how are you going to try to screw me over this time

Dashing sounds the most reasonable route but you'll have something happen on the way or I'll end up getting arrested after a row with a librarian or l'll get locked in overnight or something.

I'm going to be double cautious with a strawberry on top and go with Plan B. Nowt like arriving for a job well rested.

[sirhugo]

you know this relentless suspicion of me is starting to upset me. I do not feel I deserve this. I have never screwed you and made sure you did very well at all times

oh all right your on to me I was planning on having you nicked on your way to the library. shame on me

You decide to go for the cautious approach and do your research tomorrow. knowing your luck your probably be arrested on your way to the library

you spend a restful night at the hostel and have nice dinner. (you are now out of food)

The next day you put on your shiny suit and head for that fucking SECC (watch kevin bridges ) the open day starts in two hours. you are in two minds about how to get there. the train is quicker but pricier, and the bus, vice versa obviously

so will you go by bus?

or by train?

(which one will break down and have you miss the open day MUHAHAHAHA )

[andthistoomustpass]

I hope you have picked before I choose

Trains generally aren't too bad for local journeys. Let's pay the price and jump on board!

[andthistoomustpass]

Equaly impressive!

[sirhugo]

equally impressive????

You decide to take the train, hoping it will get you there earlier. subtract £2 from your WALLET You make a few stops with out incident. Then the train does not move for several minutes. an announcement blares apologising for a "temporary delay". bollocks

so will you scrap this and try the bus?

or will you.......

oh never mind, that's the train moving again ( GOTCHA!!!!!!!)

you arrive in plenty of time and have about 30 minutes to spare. a few people and sitting around the waiting room. you also spy a table loaded with leaflets and booklets bearing the company logo.

will you peruse these items whilst you wait?

or will you chat to the other candidates?

[andthistoomustpass]

'Equally impressive' was a sign that last night was spent drinking more than in years. 6 pints is more than I usually drink in a month. Was hammered and posted on wrong thread
Done the usual swearing off booze forever during hangover. Won"t last, maybe I need that de-alkie treatment in real life

Thanks for letting me get here, eventually I'll speed-read the materials, pick up some buzz words.