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aidan80   9

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To quote that fella from one foot in the grave.. “I don’t believe it”… :lol:

After a long, frustrating, annoying search, and after being ignored by about 99% of all the employers I’ve applied with..

I actually got a job interview and an actual job! While the job isn’t in my field it’s a lot better than nothing! I ended up with a very decent government office job normal working hours and not too far from home. The pay rate could be better but, it’s a lot better than being unemployed and it isn’t anything near minimum wedge. :dance:

Although I did get asked some strange questions at the job interview:

Oh do you use Microsoft over there? (my thoughts were.. oh my what is this Microsoft?) I replied with a firm and very polite yes as I showed various certificates which certify my use of, in and to tutor MS office. :D

Feeling I should be honest with a potential employer and to try and make a good impression.. I showed my past experience and certifications as a Desktop Support Technician. The response was.. You’ll be working with computers here.. (my thoughts again.. next time I won't even try!)

When asked about a drivers license.. my attempts at explaining why I didn’t need or have a driving license back home was met with an expressionless response :huh: . Luckily for me the hiring manager appeared to have lived in Europe before and understood exactly what I meant! :)

When hired.. I was asked for my Learners License and Green Card. I presented my Passport with I-551 stamp which they didn’t quite understand & Learners License. When I asked if they wanted my Social Security Card the shocked manager said “oh I didn’t think you’d have one” even though my number is on my application and all over the paperwork? :blink:

Well at least I’m employed now and very grateful I am too for being employed :dance::dance: ! It’s almost exactly one year to the day since I left my previous job back home. I’m very excited about working here.. haven’t been let loose with the natives in a work environment before.. does anyone have any advise? :lol:

Good luck to all those who are still searching, keep going in the end something will come up! :wacko:

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aidan80   9

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I don't have any advice but I'll say this.....

YAY AIDAN!!!!

Thanks, it’s very much appreciated! :D

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Wow...congratulations !!

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Congratulations !!! Sounds pretty good!

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congratulations, aidan!!

it must feel like such a huge burden off of you--at least, i know that's how anthony is going to feel when he's finally allowed to work.

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Thanks everyone! :)

It does feel like a massive weight has been lifted off not just me but I’m sure the wife as well. It’ll be nice to not be so skint all the time! :dance:

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Congratulations

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Congratulations to you Aidan that is brilliant news, hope you enjoy :thumbs:

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Congratulations Aidan !!

My 10 months as the lone Brit in an American office environment has been a very positive one. Take for granted the fact that you WILL stick out from your colleagues but rather than try and avoid this, I chose to embrace it. There are always jokes floating around "backwards Britain" etc.. but I give as good as I get I think its actually helped me to fit in. Its much easier to get yourself known when you stand out from the crowd so go with the flow and fingers crossed you'll have just as good an experience.

Compared to my last employer in the UK (IBM) my work environment is MUCH better than the office I left behind. Free starbucks coffee all day, free snacks (not always the best thing for a greedy guy!!) and more free lunches and events than you can shake a stick at have all been great.

The only shock to the system has been 10 days vacation compared to 24 in the UK.

Best of luck with the new job..

Mark :)

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There are always jokes floating around "backwards Britain" etc..

Hopefully that is a joke, or do they really think this? :lol: I mean, some people I bump in to really do think the UK is backwards compared to the US. I tell them to take a trip there, and then tell me if they still think the same....

Well done, Aidan! :thumbs:

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Congratulations Aidan !!

My 10 months as the lone Brit in an American office environment has been a very positive one. Take for granted the fact that you WILL stick out from your colleagues but rather than try and avoid this, I chose to embrace it. There are always jokes floating around "backwards Britain" etc.. but I give as good as I get I think its actually helped me to fit in. Its much easier to get yourself known when you stand out from the crowd so go with the flow and fingers crossed you'll have just as good an experience.

Compared to my last employer in the UK (IBM) my work environment is MUCH better than the office I left behind. Free starbucks coffee all day, free snacks (not always the best thing for a greedy guy!!) and more free lunches and events than you can shake a stick at have all been great.

The only shock to the system has been 10 days vacation compared to 24 in the UK.

Best of luck with the new job..

Mark :)

Thanks Mark,

I think I’ll be going you’re route. It’s almost impossible to hide the fact I’m Irish.. all I have to do is talk loud enough to get stared at! I intend to embrace it and use it as best as I can. I’m sure I’ll have a good experience, the office seemed very nice.. almost like one of them American offices I’ve seen so many times on TV! :lol:

There are always jokes floating around "backwards Britain" etc..

Hopefully that is a joke, or do they really think this? :lol: I mean, some people I bump in to really do think the UK is backwards compared to the US. I tell them to take a trip there, and then tell me if they still think the same....

Well done, Aidan! :thumbs:

Thanks! :)

I don’t know if that’s a joke but I seriously got asked if we used Microsoft :huh: ! Although I’ve a feeling the person that asked me that question didn’t spend too much time in front of a computer and 0% of their time outside of the US. :lol:

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