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Re: Work

Posted: 24 May 2023, 08:48
by Kwacky
I guess there's only one way to find out

Re: Work

Posted: 25 May 2023, 07:52
by Cav
3.5 hours of CV writing and I've applied for the job. I don't think it's likely I'll get the job but if I can have a conversation with them that would be of significant benefit. Got to keep pushing that comfort zone.

Re: Work

Posted: 25 May 2023, 08:09
by Kwacky
Good luck with it.

Re: Work

Posted: 25 May 2023, 08:22
by Perkles
Cav wrote: 25 May 2023, 07:52 3.5 hours of CV writing and I've applied for the job. I don't think it's likely I'll get the job but if I can have a conversation with them that would be of significant benefit. Got to keep pushing that comfort zone.
Have a look at spirax sarco they are close to you and a great company that needs decent engineers

Re: Work

Posted: 25 May 2023, 08:31
by Cav
I have heard many people say that about them which is reassuring, my FiL has also done landscaping jobs there and said how friendly they are compared with others.

For now I'm looking for jobs I can pedal to though as I don't want to buy another car and negate all the pay increase immediately. This one is pedal-able but also comes with a company van as it's subcon and I'd be out quoting.

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 09:44
by Cav
They want to interview me for the Engineering Manager role!

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 09:48
by Kwacky
Have they offered you a date?

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 09:59
by Cav
They've asked for my availability this week

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 10:21
by Kwacky
Sweet. Keep us updated

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 17:28
by D6Nutz
Cav wrote:They want to interview me for the Engineering Manager role!
Nice, good luck mate.

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Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 21:36
by Cav
Interview this Thursday 😀

Re: Work

Posted: 30 May 2023, 22:09
by StMarks
Hope it goes well for you, and that you remember to enjoy the experience too Cav

Re: Work

Posted: 01 Jun 2023, 21:39
by kiwikrasher
Just saw this… hope it goes well Cav!

Re: Work

Posted: 02 Jun 2023, 08:48
by Cav
I had the interview yesterday.

The good news is, the interviewer was the Managing Director and he definitely wants to hire me and made me an offer in person.
The bad news is, he understandably sees me as too inexperienced for the Engineer Manager role.

He's wanting to bring me in as a Supervisor, liaising with the 1 other supervisor to manage the skilled team in the warehouse and on the job. The crux of this was money and he saw it coming early on. I'd explained that I wasn't looking at the Engineer Manager role because it was a big bump in pay but rather a strong career move for my future. The current supervisor salary is 7k under mine but he put an offer on the table making it 4k under and with a company vehicle (which I wouldn't be paying toward).

I'm going to consider it for sure, but it isn't an overly easy decision to make because I do have to consider the short term too.

Re: Work

Posted: 02 Jun 2023, 08:56
by C00kiemonster
I think I’d be asking for them to at least match my salary. That and if progression is better I’d go for it.

Re: Work

Posted: 02 Jun 2023, 14:30
by D6Nutz
It's never easy is it.

I guess you have to look at it in terms of longevity. Do you see yourself being happy there and wanting to stick about for a few years? If so is the career progression path you are looking for available, if it is then the money will probably catch up.

IMO if you answer yes to the above and you can handle the drop in salary for the time it takes to climb the ladder then it sounds like a good move.

I've just taken a sizable drop in salary, but for my overall happiness in life it's worth it.

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Re: Work

Posted: 02 Jun 2023, 19:01
by StMarks
My twopennethworth fwiw
You have clearly indicated that you are frustrated by the poorly managed aspect of your current employer.
However iirc the role itself you felt was appealing when you first went for it.
It is so much easier to know the in-s and out-s of somewhere when you are on the inside.
So, perhaps you should be wary of jumping ship (along with the reduced pay, and longer commute) as it too may have frustrations you are unable to foresee at this point.?
If you have both positions to weigh up, perhaps taking a long look at the stability of both companies in the current climate would be help identify a powerful influence behind moving or staying.?
If your current employer is as mis-managed as your recent posts seem to suggest, they may be heading for turmoil.?

Re: Work

Posted: 08 Jun 2023, 12:06
by Cav
Figured out I have 2 years worth of work to complete by the end of August.

Re: Work

Posted: 08 Jun 2023, 14:49
by Perkles
Cav wrote: 02 Jun 2023, 08:48 I had the interview yesterday.

The good news is, the interviewer was the Managing Director and he definitely wants to hire me and made me an offer in person.
The bad news is, he understandably sees me as too inexperienced for the Engineer Manager role.

He's wanting to bring me in as a Supervisor, liaising with the 1 other supervisor to manage the skilled team in the warehouse and on the job. The crux of this was money and he saw it coming early on. I'd explained that I wasn't looking at the Engineer Manager role because it was a big bump in pay but rather a strong career move for my future. The current supervisor salary is 7k under mine but he put an offer on the table making it 4k under and with a company vehicle (which I wouldn't be paying toward).

I'm going to consider it for sure, but it isn't an overly easy decision to make because I do have to consider the short term too.
factor in the ridiculous amount of tax you will pay on a company vehicle as well, 4k under ! tell him to stick it up his arse
loads of good well paid manufacturing jobs out there if you look hard enough

Re: Work

Posted: 08 Jun 2023, 16:50
by Cav
In fairness the van wouldn't cost me anything as its a "pool van" to which I would permanently have to key.

I've contacted him to say thanks but no thanks