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[Chrispy]

Well done, hope it lives up to your expectations.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Well done, hope it lives up to your expectations.

if i'm in a workshop and get to make a box ..... it would, so any furniture making is a winner for me

 

[monkeybiter]

Congratulations! You've got a lot of nerve making the change, I often think that as you progress in a job and your wage increases [which you actively pursue] you become increasingly trapped. I'm approaching 50 and I'm thinking more about ensuring I'm not too skint in retirement so I'd be too scared to jump now even if I had a skill that would lead to a job I could enjoy. So I'll stick with a job that bores me.
I take my hat off to you.

 

[DIY Stew]

Update Time

I have today received in the post an 'offer of employment' !!!

Cabinet maker in training!!! it's a start, and it's been created for me and me alone!!!
I honestly can't believe it, I'm gonna get to do what I dreamed of

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=D> =D> =D>
It's nice when someone like yourself gets the opertunity to do something they really like, we'll done, I am so pleased for you.

Stew

 

[Jensmith]

Fantastic news Melinda. Really pleased for you. Hope it all works out as you would like. It does sound good when they go to the trouble of creating a position just for you.

 

[Mcluma]

well done

 

[Charlie Woody]

That's fantastic news!!! Well done and best of luck with your new job!!

 

[yetloh]

Well done Melinda, you have obviously made a very good impression and, like all the other posters, I am delighted for you. If you feel like posting the occasional update I am sure we would all be very pleased to hear how you are getting on.

Jim

 

[Dodge]

Brilliant News!

That has made my day reading that and I wish you all the best for the future and look forward to hearing how things go

=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[Melinda_dd]

I will of course keep everyone up to date with how it is. Thank you everyone for your wishes.......

Start date Nov 5th!!!

 

[SurreyHills]

Great news - sounds a fantastic opportunity. I hope that it works out for you.

 

[mailee]

I will of course keep everyone up to date with how it is. Thank you everyone for your wishes.......

Start date Nov 5th!!!

Should go with a bang then. :lol: Good luck in your new venture. :wink:

 

[worsley947]

Well done =D> =D> =D> now you can enjoy yourself doing something that you love
Dave

 

[Melinda_dd]

Hi all

Well I've been in my new job now for 4 weeks now, so thought I'ld give you all an update.

The first day was terrifying!! having been in my last job for 17yrs, and being very good at it, knowing it inside out, and being second in command... going somewhere completely different, and being a trainee..... how I didn't pass out through fear is beyond me!!

The first couple of days, was... different. The manager was very busy, and I didn't see where I fit in. So when I was asked how I was feeling on the 3rd day.... that is exactly what I said!!

I was then put with another member of the cabinet makers to work with.... as a mentor if you like .... and it's got better and better!!

I feel like I fit in now, all the lads I think have accepted me, the boss is... in her words "very pleased and impressed, and I'm doing just fine"

I'm learning new things daily, am now able to complete some simple pieces on my own, but most of all.... I'm making furniture for a living!!!
I can't believe it. I started this year doing a job that I was becoming increasingly more unhappy in, and i'm ending it doing something In love...
Dreams can come true

 

[monkeybiter]

So pleased for you and so jealous. Very well done and try not to forget the way you feel right now.

 

[Losos]

Dreams can come true

It's so nice to read about someone who values craftmanship and where you are now is IMO a great place to learn about the skills involved in woodworking. I wish all the very best for the future.

 

[jimi43]

Well done Melinda...I'm chuffed to bits!

Keep us updates...perhaps with pictures if you get time!

Jim

 

[worsley947]

Well done and as you say dreams can come try
Glad you now feel that you are fitting in
Maybe it will be my turn next year
Dave

 

[Melinda_dd]

all i can say Dave is keep trying. Perhaps volunteer somewhere.
It's the best move i have ever made!
A couple of pictures.... not much but i'm well chuffed with them

 

[yetloh]

Well done Melinda, they look great. Life is so much better when you have a job you really enjoy.

Jim