In my experience HR people are obsessed with process and have a total absence of common sense. In a previous job I was once told that my annual review was cancelled - they didn't have time for it because the Investors in People assessors were in. Pointing out the irony would have been wasted on them.
Well, to add further to the job theme...
I may be losing my job this week. There are 'reviews' to go through. Reviews???! WTF?
If I'm not good enough then I wouldn't have lasted 5 years here, would I? I've been constantly reviewed over the 5 years...like, on a daily basis.
Still, at least college starts next month so I do have that safety net. But, it would have been nice to have my job, too - even if it was on reduced hours.
Sorry...but...BASTARDS.
Sympathy TB. If they want to get rid of you, then to sack you they've got to have a reason as you've worked there for more than a year. More likely it's redundancy but they need to get it to fit into the statutory headings. Look on the directgov site for a redundancy calculator. Unless they come up with a decent severance package to get you to jump and if you're prepared to leave to go to college then possible negotiating a package might be an idea to give you a lump sum to keep you going.
Otherwise I hope it works out.
Thanks, KL.
It is just more hassle I can do without.
Long f**king day.
This weekend I have thought up and sketched out two new sitcom ideas for a pitch next week. I think I'll write them both whatever the outcome of that meeting. I really am a fountain of great ideas, it's scary.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 14 2011, 5:12 PM BSTThis weekend I have thought up and sketched out two new sitcom ideas for a pitch next week. I think I'll write them both whatever the outcome of that meeting. I really am a fountain of great ideas, it's scary.
Good Luck! I've only managed to do 2 odd hours of writing this week crazy busy.
Also just totalled up my hours this month 72! Woop! Thank Christ the main job doesn't mind me doing a bit extra on the side lol!
I am brilliant at coming up with ideas. Just shit at getting them written.
Quote: zooo @ August 14 2011, 5:37 PM BSTI am brilliant at coming up with ideas. Just shit at getting them written.
Gimmie some comic ideas then! I'm only 8 through so far need 15-20 odd.
Comic ideas for what?
Quote: sootyj @ August 14 2011, 6:02 PM BSTComic ideas for what?
Look at the banner. 
The Newmans dude. I might open the floor and let people sub ideas. Still got a few of own atm.
Now Gavin have you got a sufficently arsey and patronising rejection email?
Because you know us writers have standards!
Quote: Gavin @ August 14 2011, 6:00 PM BSTGimmie some comic ideas then! I'm only 8 through so far need 15-20 odd.
Heh, none of them are funny!
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your interest in the [insert opportunity here], we've had alot of really high quality entries and it was almost impossible to choose the short list.
Long story short. Your not on it.
SWISH! SUCKA!
Kindest regards