Work Update & New challenge

Justsomebloke · 04-02-2009, 09:24

Ok guys so I am still there

I'm reaping the benefits of being employed & being payed, 40 inch HD TV, New washing machine & my SAAB is proof of that, This is mainly down to initial tax breaks where until I have earnt 5k I don't pay any, I think next month puts me over that so the month after will be normal tax & flat wage

The job goes well & I do a shift without it killing me, It is very physical work & doing it between the hours of 11pm & 8am really knocks you about. For me not only did I have to get used to working again but also had to get used to nights, To say it has been tuff is a massive understatement but I've done it.

Monday night my Manager came up to me & told me he had been looking at how best to use the staff he had & asked if I would fancy a go on Produce. I said If it gives me a better chance of being kept on I'll do owt. So from Friday I will be on Produce.
This is my new challenge & an even bigger one than the last 8 weeks. Produce is the worst job in the store, No doubt about it, I will be on my own doing all the Fruit & veg which comes in those big green plaggy trays. Anything up to 150 of those trays a night full of Apples/Oranges/Cabbages/Lettuces & the like that weigh a ton.
The way I see it is that My manager is thinking about me & this is the Final test on whether there is a Permanent place for me in his team. If I can physically do this job & do it well then I will triple my chances of being kept on.
This is it guys & gals, If this don't kill me then I really do think I have a damn good chance of being kept on

These next few days off I am preparing my head for a full on assualt style attack on Produce, I'm going to get myself proper revved up & blank out any negative vibes/thoughts.
I'll sort my diet out to suit & treat this as a Training regime

Wish me Luck as I will need it

Garp · 04-02-2009, 09:38

Sounds like an awesome chance to bulk up

Pebs · 04-02-2009, 10:32

I have visions of you putting on a bandana before your shift and doing some heavy breathing karate kid style ninja meditation! Good luck fella

Will · 04-02-2009, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebs

I have visions of you putting on a bandana before your shift and doing some heavy breathing karate kid style ninja meditation! Good luck fella

I didn't until I read that post, now I can't get that image out of my head!!

Good luck mate

Pheebs · 04-02-2009, 11:14

Cooooool! You're gonna have like SUPER strength powers afterwards!

Want me to make you a cape?

Good luck Mister Malcy!!!

cleanbluesky · 04-02-2009, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Want me to make you a cape?

No but I think you have to draw him one.

JSB - If what you say about your attitude to work is true, I think you're someone they're looking to keep on and the fact that you're still there, past the Christmas period, during the credit crunch is testament to that.

Jingo · 04-02-2009, 11:30

^^ Agreed - all of your posts towards work shine with a level of commitment that any employer would be foolish to get rid of.

Congratulations JSB - keep us updated on how you get on with the dreaded produce

Jonny69 · 04-02-2009, 11:37

Go Malc!

loki · 04-02-2009, 12:16

Aye keep it going dude. Sometimes little tests like this come along. When you move up the ladder you can speak with experience to people who moan about some of the jobs they are being asked to do and it gets them nowhere.

Haly · 04-02-2009, 12:50

Good luck

04-02-2009, 09:24	#1
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Work Update & New challenge Ok guys so I am still there I'm reaping the benefits of being employed & being payed, 40 inch HD TV, New washing machine & my SAAB is proof of that, This is mainly down to initial tax breaks where until I have earnt 5k I don't pay any, I think next month puts me over that so the month after will be normal tax & flat wage The job goes well & I do a shift without it killing me, It is very physical work & doing it between the hours of 11pm & 8am really knocks you about. For me not only did I have to get used to working again but also had to get used to nights, To say it has been tuff is a massive understatement but I've done it. Monday night my Manager came up to me & told me he had been looking at how best to use the staff he had & asked if I would fancy a go on Produce. I said If it gives me a better chance of being kept on I'll do owt. So from Friday I will be on Produce. This is my new challenge & an even bigger one than the last 8 weeks. Produce is the worst job in the store, No doubt about it, I will be on my own doing all the Fruit & veg which comes in those big green plaggy trays. Anything up to 150 of those trays a night full of Apples/Oranges/Cabbages/Lettuces & the like that weigh a ton. The way I see it is that My manager is thinking about me & this is the Final test on whether there is a Permanent place for me in his team. If I can physically do this job & do it well then I will triple my chances of being kept on. This is it guys & gals, If this don't kill me then I really do think I have a damn good chance of being kept on These next few days off I am preparing my head for a full on assualt style attack on Produce, I'm going to get myself proper revved up & blank out any negative vibes/thoughts. I'll sort my diet out to suit & treat this as a Training regime Wish me Luck as I will need it __________________

04-02-2009, 09:38	#2
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Sounds like an awesome chance to bulk up __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

04-02-2009, 10:32	#3
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I have visions of you putting on a bandana before your shift and doing some heavy breathing karate kid style ninja meditation! Good luck fella __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

04-02-2009, 11:14	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Cooooool! You're gonna have like SUPER strength powers afterwards! Want me to make you a cape? Good luck Mister Malcy!!! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

04-02-2009, 11:30	#7
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	^^ Agreed - all of your posts towards work shine with a level of commitment that any employer would be foolish to get rid of. Congratulations JSB - keep us updated on how you get on with the dreaded produce __________________

04-02-2009, 11:37	#8
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Go Malc! __________________

04-02-2009, 12:16	#9
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	Aye keep it going dude. Sometimes little tests like this come along. When you move up the ladder you can speak with experience to people who moan about some of the jobs they are being asked to do and it gets them nowhere. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

04-02-2009, 12:50	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Good luck __________________ Halycopter

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