Heartland

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 16:50**

Tough break. Worry not, something will come up.

Hoping that doesn't look as trite to you as it does to me now I've typed it...

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 16:55**

The Lord moves in mysterious ways

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 16:55**

one interview. one. for a posh private school, at which they said i did extremely well.
stil gave it to the woman with the experience.

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 18:43**

Bummer, ems, I know how you feel, I applied for three jobs about two months ago

1. Designer - golfing knitwear firm in Lanark, wasn't really interested, but it looked like an escape from my current hell
2. Designer - Caledonia Macbrayne Ferrys, looked promising
3. Designer - Glasgow City Museums, a dream of a job and a return to a former life

results

1. 'we have found some one more suitable'
2. 'we do not think you match our criteria'
3. no reply

46 and four sixths, trapped, half alive in a 9-5, vacant eyes

PS. I didn't even get as far as an interview

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 20:14**

Burn wrote:
emilystrange wrote:I can't. it would kill me. there are some things i will NOT do.
i can totally agree with you on this point...and i can only think of one solution...

teach in Scotland...there is no C of E there!...and the school system is much better than the english one

The scottish school systme is PISH!catholics and prodistants seperated at 4 years old,how the fcuk can that be good? divided for no other reason than some poxy religion,it F**KING SUCKS!,and people wonder why theres 's trouble at football games in scotland.
Hats off to people in this day and age with such strong princples

.

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 20:56**

Principles don't pay the bills.

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 21:16**

nor does a designer wth a P 45

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 21:21**

No,but being able to sleep at night with a clear conscience is priceless

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 21:50**

Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills.

no.

i'm fighting..

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 22:07**

emilystrange wrote:
Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills.
no.

im fighting..

Keep it up,was in a predicament last year,resign on good "bung"and ex' ref's to cover managers cock up,or get sacked with no ref's,chose the sack,needed to be able to lay streight at night in bed!now,good job,good money and sleep like a baby!.Things do and WILL turn up.Principles do and can change people

.

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 22:23**

turn 40 then tell me that

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 22:26**

James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work? Is that possible or is it more stress than it's worth?

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 22:29**

James Blast wrote:turn 40 then tell me that

i hear those words James...loud and clear

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 22:41**

lazarus corporation wrote:James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work?

nice idea Paul, crap actuality, I'm too far away from that loop

Glasgow is a big town

AND! at nearly 47, I expect better, degree, experience etc.
it means nowt, then I like the tracks I have heard from Coldplay's X+Yt!

Posted: **30 Jun 2005, 23:22**

James Blast wrote:
lazarus corporation wrote:James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work?
nice idea Paul, crap actuality, I'm too far away from that loop
Glasgow is a big town
AND! at nearly 47, I expect better, degree, experience etc.
it means nowt, then I like the tracks I have heard from Coldplay's X+Yt!

We could always club together and open a t-shirt/record shop? (start a stall 'doon the barra's'?)

Posted: **01 Jul 2005, 00:10**

emilystrange wrote:
Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills.
no.

i'm fighting..

EmilyStrange bites yer legs.

Chin up lass.

Posted: **01 Jul 2005, 00:21**

James Blast wrote:I didn't even get as far as an interview

Don't get disheartened James. You know you're good enough. Go for the smaller, upcoming firms. They're more likely to be meritocracies than bureaucracies.

Posted: **01 Jul 2005, 12:52**

At the risk of teaching the fine art of egg sucking:

@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?

@James: Does your CV contain a URL pointing to a website showcasing your best work?

Posted: **01 Jul 2005, 12:55**

Francis wrote:@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?

Good idea. Come to think of it mrs fiend got her first teaching job by going on supply, then one of the schools she went into took her on full time.

Posted: **01 Jul 2005, 16:49**

markfiend wrote:
Francis wrote:@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?
Good idea. Come to think of it mrs fiend got her first teaching job by going on supply, then one of the schools she went into took her on full time.

yeah i will be looking at that soon. i finish teaching in two weeks time, so will have more leisure.

i have an interview next thurs (ie my birthday

) which i found out today. that's the last of teh lot for now.

Posted: **19 Jul 2005, 17:34**

its all over. i'm now officially a teacher.
no job.
knackered.
not sure what to do with my free time.. it's going to be very odd. what's that machine in the corner of the room again? the one with moving pictures?
i can now read harry potter.

Posted: **19 Jul 2005, 18:05**

Congrats at getting the bit of paper Em...and you can have my job....

Posted: **19 Jul 2005, 18:28**

emilystrange wrote: i'm now officially a teacher

emilystrange wrote:no job

I'm confused

Posted: **19 Jul 2005, 21:09**

thanks Ness, and i'm allergic to flat country..

Libby.. i'm qualified, but have no job.

Posted: **19 Jul 2005, 21:19**

You'll have a job soon enough - they're crying out for teachers. Go on supply - it pays well and you don't have to plan

Seriously - there are plenty of jobs (even for principled people) - enjoy your free time

Heartland

crisis of conscience