oh for f*k sake, not again

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:32 pm

Cheers guys, the search has merely begun. i've already got a few feelers out and my resume sent to a few recruiters. Already started trolling the internal joblistings at a couple of other companies too.

I'm hoping this issue is quickly sorted, for my sanity as much as anything.

b.t.w. cheers dave, appreciated

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:50 pm

Glen wrote:That's a pisser mate. I presume you were at the Greystanes Taj Mahal.

It's probably not a bad thing. I've known lots of people who've worked for Boral and without exception everyone has said they are a real pack of arseholes

A guy I know had similarly bad experiences.

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:43 pm

no good mate.

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:47 pm

what mina said.

time for beer, lamb casserole, korn being cranked fnucking loud and a session on seek.com.au.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:47 pm

geez Mike
that tuff.... sound like a pack of a-holes

just make sure you trip over and disable some router/hub cabling
as you leave...accidentally of course

and I better stop buying Boral building products on my renos

good luck with the job hunting

cheers

Zombie · Post by **Zombie** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:18 pm

Bad Luck, hope you find something soon.

Hope this helps

Clarification of Hiring Lingo

Competitive Salary - We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

Join Our Fast-Paced Company - We have no time to train you.

Casual Work Atmosphere - We don't pay you enough to expect that you will dress up.

Must Be Deadline Oriented - You will be six months behind schedule on your first day.

Some Overtime Required - Some time each night and some time each weekend.

Duties Will Vary - Anyone in the office can boss you around.

Must Have An Eye For Detail - We have no quality control.

Career-Minded - Female applicants must be childless (and stay that way).

Apply In Person - If you're fat, old, or ugly, you will be told the position has been filled.

No Phone Calls Please - We already have someone for the job, our call for resumes is just a legal formality.

Seeking Candidates With A Wide Variety of Experience - You will need it to replace three people who have just left.

Problem Solving Skills A Must - You are walking into a company in perpetual chaos.

Requires Team Leadership Skills - You will have the responsibilities of a manager; without the pay or respect.

Good Communication Skills - Management communicates; you listen, figure out what they want, and do it.

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:02 pm

bahahah its true though zombie

HemiDuty · Post by **HemiDuty** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:45 pm

Never a good thing to be let go like that, especially when they give pathetic reasons.

One thing I know is, if you are in a rush to find a job it is more likely you will find another bad one. Unfortunately if you had the time to look for a really good job you wouldn't need to be looking.....

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:45 pm

i know, hence i am being cautious about where im trying to find a job.

Boral wasn't bad per-se, well in all aspects, some where good (the people were/are fantastic, those that arent managers that is) but there's apparently been a lot of rot around from what i've heard. When i told a user i'm being given the boot he said ffs ever since they did a merger 8 momths ago, there's been nothing but problems with far far too many people being let go for no real reason.

no ones complained about how i operated with getting things resolved, it was only a wanky *management* thing that tripped me up.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:37 pm

as that cartoon cat (whats his fuggin name??) would say "sufferin sabotage"
im with smitty...fark em over from the inside ....

good luck finding a new job (oh dont put down on ur resume that u brought boral to the ground by crushing there system tho- i dont think employers would like that)

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:50 pm

thhiilllvettthhhter the cat!!!
thuckering thuckatash!

nah i wont do that, not at least until ive left and they forget to remove my remote access abilities.......

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:02 pm

That Blows Mike, I'm sure things things will work out for you though.

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:11 pm

indeed, im applying for a few jobs that are about 15-25k above what im getting at Boral *grin*. Hopefully one of them are fooli... urm smart enough to snap me up

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:22 pm

some semi good news, pending a 2nd reference (mere formality), i will be the lucky recipient of a new job, which is a shedload better than this one at boral ever would hope to be. Better pay, shift loading, manager that hopefully isn't an arse.

Went for the interview 8:30, recieved a call while enroute to my last day at boral (they left a vm) stating they are way interested, got references 1/2 sorted, got a police check as they do some govvie networks here & there and im done & dusted!!!

WOOTAHH go fujitsu

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:19 pm

good work mike...
15-25k a yr more?? thats $300-500 a week extra...thats a bike repayment....

look out new honda!!