More exciting news&also more worries (updated version)

Dear all,

Yesterday I had another interview with a recruitment company. This time HR Consultancy (what a creative name eh;)?) . It went really well. As was to be expected they could really get me a job right away, but obviously I am still writing away. The job I might be able to get is with Honeywell in Motherwell. I would be business to business after-sales, so that would be ok. Would make 15-16,000, which is not too bad either really. Only problem is getting there by public transport. Am going to find out whether that is possible, and if it is viable HR will put me forward for the position. Fingers crossed!

I checked just there, and yes, it would take me 1hr10mins(!!!) to get there, when it would take about 30mins by car!!! Christ (excuse my language). As Derek said: I should not restrict myself too much, so putting up with it till my position changes is the best option. I will see what other recruiters offer me though, and pick the best option money and location wise.

I also sent my CV and cover letter etc. to a company called Explore Learning. They are looking for graduates with an interest in education and management to work for them as Assistant Directors to help set up new learning centres. There is one in Edinburgh, but there is not one in Glasgow. It is for children between 5 and 14 and they give them tutoring in English and Maths. The role would involve running and marketing the centre, as well as actually tutoring the children in the afternoon. It sounds like a great job for me, as it combines two of my favourite jobs, teaching and organising. They would pay about 18,000, which is great, and the mobility in the company is high, so if you are good you will move up quickly. The only problem is that my Maths is very bad, but I should be able to keep up with 5-14 year-olds eh;)? I am really excited about applying for a 'real' job that I would actually love to do. I really hope to hear from them.

Derek's searching is going well too I think. His interview at the Institute went really well; he is on the short-list! If they find him a company that will take him on he will become a Doctor! Hope they do, because it really would be a great opportunity to do something he really loves. He also got head-hunted from Monster, so will apply for another job in Aberdeen. So many options!

Only problems on the horizon are council-tax and the lack of a driving license. I really need to find out how much I am going to have to pay next year, to find out whether I can afford to live with Meena... I mean on 12-17,000 I am not really going to be able to pay like £100 on top of my rent. Or, if I do I would not have very much more to spend than I have now! I love my flat so much though... I need to really think whether it's worth the money. I think I am also going to have to get my driving license...:(. I don't particularly want to, but if I want to increase the chance of finding a job I might have to. I can't imagine what I'll feel like if the only reason for not getting the a particular job would be that I can't drive!

Dissertation is progressing well:). Chapter is finished!!! Really looking forward to going on holiday now and showing Derek where we always used to go on holiday. Also can't wait to see the Orkneys. I am tempted though to take work with me on holiday...thinking about it...

Should go home now and have some dinner and then relax!!!! Tomorrow it's packing, some work, dinner with Fi and Derek, and early bed, as bus to Oban leaves at 8.20AM.

Hope you're all well&happy!

Love,

Gooood news!

Dear all,

Meena got into Law and Derek has an interview at the ISLS (Institute of System Level Engineering)!!!! YEAH:)! Let's hope and pray he gets in. I think he has the right profile (although I might be slightly biased;)), and he really wants it, so they should be smart and let him in.

I'm good too. Hope to have next chapter finished in 2,5 weeks time, before I go on holiday. Still reading the now though...

Hope you're all well!

Love,