Positive thinking, good vibes!

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Thanks guys

Well I just had a call from another agency who received my CV this morning and they want me to go for an appointment tomorrow lunchtime!

Then they will put me forward for an interview for the job I applied for!

Positive, positive, positive... even though my tummy is doing back flips!

purity · Aug 1, 2005

Best of luck Gilly

A girl who worked here for about 3 years recently got made redundant, she was gutted at the time but it turned out to be just the kick in the bum she needed! She has gone on to a much better posistion with much better prospects, if she hadn't been forced to leave here she would probably have stagnated for years to come. I'm sure the same goes for you, once you have a new exciting job and new challenges to face then life may seem a lot more interesting! It's great to be in a job where you feel motivated and where you get a real sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.

If all else fails, just think of all the new people you'll get to meet (maybe including a Brad Pitt lookalike who has a thing for dark haired PAs)

kittylover4ever · Aug 1, 2005

Gilly, I am so glad to hear you have such a positive attitude. I know you will be fine, and this will all turn out fine!!

coolcat · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by jcat

I wish you the best of luck, Gilly!

thinking of you Dear Gilly!!!

the best o the lucks to you!!!

...........

.

gailc · Aug 1, 2005

Its seems like many of us are in a similar type of situation. My office is closing end of September and to be honest I cannot wait.
I look forward to new possibilities as I am stagnanting here.
I have very good severance benefits so that is not a problem.
Good luck with finding a new position I think you have the right frame of mind and will do well in whatever career path calls you.

rosiemac · Aug 1, 2005

Stay positive Gilly, you sound confident and thats a good sign

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Everyone

You are all so brilliant, and I will miss you as I am sure when I get a new job I won't be online as much...

But anyway, the appointment with the agency went so well that I am on cloud 9. I put my typing speed as 60 words per minute - I got tested and ended up with 75 words per minute with 95% accuracy!

The lady kept on saying "you have a lovely CV" and she also said that she is going to contact another person at the agency who has a job going in the City at Liverpool Street for PA to CFO - exactly what I want and the salary is more too! So hopefully I shall get an interview direct with the company.

Then, on the way home I got TWO further calls from two different agencies who want to see me ASAP for an interview so that they can forward me elsewhere! One is in Covent Garden and the other is also in Liverpool Street!

It's only Monday and I already have 4 agencies after me....

So yes, I am staying positive, afterall I have to keep Guin in food and catnip!

I shall keep posting here to let you all know how I am getting on.

katachtig · Aug 1, 2005

That is wonderful Gilly!

We'll keep sending those good luck vibes to you.

Look forward to your posts.

Jana

BTW - I shouldn't be on-line but I'm working from home and can't get motivated. Better get my "you-know-what" in gear or I'll be joining you in the job search. But by the sounds of it, you will be getting Guinness gourmet nip soon.

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by captiva

I wish you the best of luck! We can go through this together as I am leaving somewhere I have been for 17 yrs on Friday (my choice, though). I am fortunate that I am taking a little time to think about what I am going to do with the next 22 yrs

Gosh Chris, I can't imagine how you must be feeling though

There are so many emotions that you go through, I mean you spend most of your life at work then when it comes to the crunch and you find yourself at home with no job to go to it can be hard. After my last job I took a two month break, the first month was fun but the second month I spent crying ... I wish you luck in deciding and finding what you want to do next! 17 years is a long, long time

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

Remember, gilly, that when a door closes, a window opens

Originally Posted by xocats

When you close one door, another one opens.

Lei

How many times have I been hearing that cliche?

But, it's oh so VERY true!

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by catsknowme

By the way, what flavor was the ice cream?

It was a Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon thingy

Forgot the name now but it has oatmeal in it too! I am glad that Guinness does not like ice cream!

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by CyberKitten

Good luck Gilly! What does a PA do?

Sorry, I don't think I replied... let me copy & paste my current job description so you will get an idea:

Personal Assistant:
\tExtensive diary management and scheduling appointments
\tCo-ordinating international travel and accommodation arrangements and producing itineraries.
\tDocument preparation, including financial results presentations using MS PowerPoint
\tFiltering incoming correspondence and telephone calls for CFO
\tAssisting the CFO with projects as and when required.
\tDrafting correspondence for the CFO
\tCompiling and submitting expenses
\tCorresponding with senior board members on a regular basis
\tAssisting with the production of board documents
\tArranging European board meetings for subsidiaries
\tLiaising with PR company to set up financial and investor meetings
\tLiaising with clients via email / telephone
\tOrganising finance teamâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s yearly conference, including accommodation and distributing agendas
\tMaintaining absence reporting spreadsheet for Group finance team
\tProviding additional support to the finance team
\tAssisting CEO when his PA is absent
\tGeneral office duties
\tResearching and organising the staff Christmas party for 500+ people, including site visits, accommodation and seating plans etc

etc blah blah! It can be really busy

katachtig · Aug 1, 2005

Basically you keep everyone else some what sane!

Originally Posted by Gilly

Sorry, I don't think I replied... let me copy & paste my current job description so you will get an idea:

Personal Assistant:
\tExtensive diary management and scheduling appointments
\tCo-ordinating international travel and accommodation arrangements and producing itineraries.
\tDocument preparation, including financial results presentations using MS PowerPoint
\tFiltering incoming correspondence and telephone calls for CFO
\tAssisting the CFO with projects as and when required.
\tDrafting correspondence for the CFO
\tCompiling and submitting expenses
\tCorresponding with senior board members on a regular basis
\tAssisting with the production of board documents
\tArranging European board meetings for subsidiaries
\tLiaising with PR company to set up financial and investor meetings
\tLiaising with clients via email / telephone
\tOrganising finance teamâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s yearly conference, including accommodation and distributing agendas
\tMaintaining absence reporting spreadsheet for Group finance team
\tProviding additional support to the finance team
\tAssisting CEO when his PA is absent
\tGeneral office duties
\tResearching and organising the staff Christmas party for 500+ people, including site visits, accommodation and seating plans etc

etc blah blah! It can be really busy

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by katachtig

Gilly,

I know that you are sad about leaving where you are currently and scared about facing something new. But I have this gut feeling from reading your posts that you are going to come out much better than where you were at a couple of weeks ago. You are going to have the time to get yourself back together after the bombing incidents and you will be moving to a new direction. I heard so much desperation in your words, so much that you needed out. I think you are being led to an opportunity that you can seize with both hands.

Sending you absolutely positive vibes. I know you have the strength to get to your new life.

Jana

Originally Posted by katachtig

That is wonderful Gilly!

We'll keep sending those good luck vibes to you.

Many thanks Jana for your comment earlier about the change of location etc, it really does make sense! And also, thanks for your earlier comment too!

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by GailC

Its seems like many of us are in a similar type of situation. My office is closing end of September and to be honest I cannot wait.
I look forward to new possibilities as I am stagnanting here.
I have very good severance benefits so that is not a problem.

Gail,

All the very best of luck to you too! It looks like you also have a positive attitude to help you through the weeks ahead. Please let us know how you get along!

gilly · Aug 1, 2005

Originally Posted by Purity

Best of luck Gilly

If all else fails, just think of all the new people you'll get to meet (maybe including a Brad Pitt lookalike who has a thing for dark haired PAs)

All those new ppl... and men! *sigh* Can't wait! Lets hope I get into some large corporate not a small office full of balding men!

ugaimes · Aug 1, 2005

Things sound like they are really looking up for you Gilly

Sending you vibes for continuing good luck in your new endeavors

{{{{}}}}.

gilly · Aug 3, 2005

Well, since I last posted in this topic on Monday I had another agency interview on Tuesday, an agency interview today and an internal interview today (with the same company I work at now, different office)

I have been busy and I am soooo mentally, emotionally and physically tired. But all interviews went well and I have had some positive feedback.

My typing speeds this week have been totally different and today I managed 80 words per minute with 3 errors! How cool is that? I only put 60wpm on my CV.

So anyway, I get home today and I have a message from yesterday's agency and I have managed to get myself an interview with an Investment Company near St Pauls, London

I am quite chuffed with myself. Only problem is they want to see me at 10am on Friday but I did explain to the agency that I can't do Friday as I am out of London at a friends wedding.... I am waiting for her to call me back

I said to my mum, if this company are that keen on seeing me then they will make allowances for me to go on Monday instead of Friday.... I shall let you all know what happens.

It's my leaving lunch tomorrow at work so I will be very

and

at making a speech... but ONWARDS & UPWARDS as they say!

katachtig · Aug 3, 2005

WOW - things are really moving fast. I agree with you on the Friday thing. If they are really wanting to see you, they would accommodate. Otherwise, it's not meant to be. And I bet your speech will move everyone.

Positive thinking, good vibes!

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