Kata Ha Jime Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 So, having FINALLY got a job after three ish years, I wondered if I could find out what your jobs are like, how you got into them, your routines, or stuff you do at work. Now I'm not a talkative person so meeting new people is awkward but it has been ok so far as the people I have met are freindly so it's a bit easier. I'm still tuning my body to get up early and sitting in a chair for a while does start to hurt, so I walk around a bit. Enjoying it so far though. Â So, if you wish to tell, what be your job thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendal mint cake Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I hold a stick at Asda that says 'space here's. If you have just started uni in Manchester and have been to an Asda, I can almost guarantee you have seen me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSeaTiger Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I work as an Offshore Chef. Got into by working in various hotel/restaurants etc for years..Got speaking to a pal who had a mate offshore and was told i could earn DOUBLE what i was getting for the same work. Looked into it and sure enough you could. 5 and half years later and im still at it. Good time off, just unfortunate that with rota's that you sometimes miss occasions, like birthdays, Xmas etc....but its still good money if you can get into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Burchill's Buddy Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm a games designer. I work for a company just outside Cambridge that makes educational games for kids. I mainly work on our key product Footee, a football based site targeted at kids between 7-14. We've just reached an agreement with the Premier League to make club specific versions of the site and have gone live with 3 trial clubs from the Football League (Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Wycombe Wanderers). Aiming to get the first Premier League versions live in the next month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm a buyer for the UK's biggest pharmaceutical distributor, our company also owns 'Lloyds the chemist'. I've only been doing it a year, prior to this I was a purchasing manager for a mobile phone company. I also promote stand-up comedy with a mate of mine (link in sig) which is much more fun & far more rewarding than staring at spreadsheets & arguing with suppliers all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Office manager. It's OK. Pays OK. Can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members chokeout Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 I work as a Video Editor/Motion Graphics/Graphic Designer for a few companies. Work full time in Preston and also work freelance. Part of my job involves editing Premiership matches live in the stadiums although I've cut back on it recently as the hours were stupid. Â As my friends often like to remind me I get paid to colour in and watch football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoote Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Chilled Customer Assistant for the big Tesco in Havant. My job includes such delights as dealing with the usual blind, deaf and dumb "customers", playing piggy in the middle between managers, and running the whole department one day a week for no extra pay or respect. Oh, I'm also tilltrained, which is a license for the front end to rape me hourly. Can't you tell I love my job Still on the plus side, it's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Azrall Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 Software/hardware implementation engineer - I Install new versions of applications used to take your mugshots in police stations, I also install the said cameras! Â I've seen some sights in my time I can assure you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMM Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Work for Tesco Insurance. I deal with New claims on policies for accidents/thefts/fires etc. It's ok. Room for advancement as it's a new company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapnut Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I work part time at Argos. Well, I say part time, but sometimes the hours I do gets classed as full time. I serve you at the till, I get your item from the back, typical Argos stuff really. Â I'm so bored of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 Credit Control and Accounts Processing Manager- for the leasehold sector of the largest property services company in the UK. I manage a team onshore and offshore, which is tricky. Sounds boring but I do enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Bus Surfer Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 PAYE and Self Assessment tax advisor for HMRC. I deal with disgruntled taxpayers and accountants on a daily basis. Started about 10 years ago, went up 1 level and have kinda plodded along where I am. Would like a change to the work or a promotion. Pay's ok and the people I work with are great. Can't complain too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'll put my job up against anyone else's. Â I work as a sound engineer for one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Occasionally I get to work with famous actors, such as The Hoff last week, but generally i just dick around on the internet in my own soundproofed, air-conditioned studio listening to Michael MacDonald and playing video games on my 360, PS3, or high-end PC over my 5 grand surround sound system. Then I'll pop down to the in-house gym to work out a bit, or go to the in-house restaurant for some fresh sushi. Â If occasionally, it might seem from my posts that I think I'm better than you, this is probably why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members MichaelScarn Posted September 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2011 Maybe nothing in 12 months time,. The company that mine work for (as a Logistics provider) has given us 12 months notice on the part of the Job i'm doing, and taking it in house. TUPE doesn't seem to apply as much in Sweden, so unless I get something else where I am I could be for the chop. Â Enjoy it though, no 2 days the same, and lots of travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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