Ok, here's the deal... it looks as if everything in my life is about 2 change, and (hopefully) 4 the better. I've met the 2 most wonderful guys, and have been with them since june last year. NOT a 'normal' 'relationship' - I know, but all I can say is that I/we didnt set out 4 it 2 happen, it just DID...and it WORKS. Some of u here that Im particularly close 2 have known about this 4 some time anyway.

Anyway, it's now official - we've discussed the prospect of me relocating, and now Im starting 2 put the wheels in motion. Ive been unhappy in my current job 4 some months now. I have my good days, but I just dont feel fullfilled there anymore. Where I used 2 love getting up in the morning 2 go in2 work (a 1st!) I now begrudge the very fact. It's now all about hitting targets, and the hard sell. I can understand that from a company desperate 2 turn a profit over 4 the 1st time since its inception, but as I mentioned 2 my Boss, it's not a pay rise Im after (although I wouldn'y complain!) but simply JOB SATISFACTION. If ur work force aint happy, then that gets fed down 2 how they operate, feeding down thru 2 the customer in the service they recieve. Off the record, my Boss informed me that the current unofficial edict from on high was 'if u dont like it...LEAVE.'

So I dont think it will be too hard 2 see that Im pretty much doing this right now:

I am already looking at jobs in London - have applied 4 an internal position at the head office of the record chain I work 4 as a Product Manager 4 their Games Division (Im currently in-store Games Enthusiast, 3rd Key Holder, and fill in as Ass. Manager when no-one else is in). It may be a little above me, but fuck it - if I dont TRY - im never gonna get anywhere am I?

Ive also applied 4 a few application forms whilst here in London this week on holiday, I thought it best 2 take advantage of the fact Im actually in the city currently. One of these is 4 the HEX (Heathrow Express) in Customer Service. A month or 2 ago, I was commended in a store-wide internal memo on this, due 2 customer feedback - so Im gonna ensure that gets mentioned too. Im also considering applying 2 train up as Cabin Crew 4 Virgin Atlantic. Hell, if Im gonna change one thing, why not go the whole hog huh?

Me - a friggin' 'Trolley Dolley'! Who would've thunk it?

What I need advice/help on - is ANY tips u guys can give me in the meantime that u think would help - would REALLY be appreciated right now more than u know. Anyone recommend an English-based website where I can create a new, up-2-date CV so that it can be adjusted /updated as and when, and also be available 2 download/send 2 prospective employers? Things like that - however small a tip - PLEASE...do share with me. I really want 2 make this all happen, and Ive got a LOT 2 sort out, so the smoother this all goes, the better - and that's where u guys come in with your feedback 2 this thread. U dont have 2 live in London either if u feel u have something 2 contruibute. I hope u'll help.

Im really excited about this period of change in my life, and Im gonna grasp it with both hands - as 4 too long, Ive lived my life 4 other people (long, boring story!)

But now...it's about ME.
(...and the 'pimp sandwich' according 2 Jonny!)
[This message was edited Thu Apr 29 5:16:20 2004 by bananacologne]

your getting pimp sandwiched by a couple of lads..eh?whats all that about

jonylawson said:

I havent had time 2 ANALyse that Davros - and 2 be honest, who gives a shite, Ive never been happier!

ah well..goonwitchyabadself!!! .....but howay that london?get yourself and your boyfriends up to newcastle or glasgow!...eeeeeh london!

jonylawson said:

I like Glasgow, and I lived in Toon Town for over three years...A-C-T-U-A-L-L-Y.
































Newcastle's a bloody SOUND city! Really miss it actually, but Im a southern boy - if it werent so fuckin cold up there, maybe I would've stayed.

Lived in Cruddas Park when I 1st arrived (boy did THAT ever open my eyes!

Then Fenham, Ryton, then lastly moved on up in2 Heaton.

i cannot give you any advice... but i can wish you all the luck in the world ! making these sort of steps are always good ! because it's an EXPERIENCE and you can only grow from it !

dawntreader said:

:looksinvain4apuppyemoticon:

good or you hon. i'll have alook around for you. can't think of any straight away.

msserendipity said:

Thanx babe! Im off now - will check in lata.

you got 2 boyfriends?! that´s being greedy!

oh, and best of luck of course...

Sounds like you're doing well!! I'm very happy for you.
No real tips or advice as I'm in the job market too right now. Just putting out my resume where I can/am interested. Good luck!

garganta said:

Let's not even GO there!

CarrieMpls said:

Thanx honey!!!

Best of luck, my friend!!!!

I did something similar when I moved to L.A. in 2000.
I was ready for COMPLETE change. I started over as an
intern at a video editing facility. And you know where
that led me... I salute your courage to make positive
change in your life.

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined"
Henry David Thoreau.

Have you read The Alchemist? If you haven't, run
out and get it! It's a great story about how to live
life, with the moral that "when you decide to pursue
your dreams, the universe will conspire to help you
achieve it."



LOVE U!

Try http://www.workthing.com

Can you afford to "float" for a little while with no income?

LONDON BABY!

I live in the North East side of London and as for job advice, why dont you try checking out www.jobs.co.uk? When you get here, you can check your local Citizen's Advice Bureau for jobs too.

Send me a note if you wish to discuss this further.

Oh and congratulations!

I have some links 'nana I'll post them for you in a bit! I need to get them together!

http://www.monster.co.uk/

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/

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[This message was edited Thu Apr 29 14:21:45 2004 by Lleena]

bananacologne said:

Cruddas Park! Bloody hell.

Ryton's a crap-hole as well.
Heaton's good though - ever drink in The Corner House??!!

see? i leave London and all the fun begins.

the corner house is just about my local now!...bloody hell crud park!

Thanx 2 everyone that supplied links and advice 4 me here - appreciated peeps!