PhantomJoker Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Hi all, I know this is a gambling forum and trust me, I’ve been down this dirt road. My gambling story is that I lost a lot in small deposits for a long time. Anyway, thankfully I’m past that. But I just wanted to talk for a little bit and speak my mind. I’ve just turned 27. Last year, thanks to COVID, I lost both my business and my steady job. My steady job was a customer service assistant at Sainsbury’s. I had been working the job for a long time and not to toot my own horn but I was pretty good at it. For my business, I rented an airbnb out. That started a few months before the pandemic. It was going really well and I thought it was going to be the beginning of my future. Covid took it all. There is more to it but the guests in my airbnb obviously dropped and I had to leave my customer service job because the stress of shielding a vulnerable person became too much. Especially given the public’s blatant and aggressive disregard for the rules at the time. Cut to right now. Thankfully, I live with my family but I am so broke. I have been job hunting for a while whilst keeping in mind the vulnerability of my family. As well as my experience in property management and customer service, I am a talented writer, content creator/producer but to be honest, I am grateful to be a very quick learner in everything I try my hand at. I know this is no job site, but if any of you have any advice. Hell, even if you reached out a hand, I’d probably grab it. Hope you’re all staying safe. Kind Regards Edited February 20, 2021 by PhantomJoker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) One of our members @andywilliams1187, just a week ago posted a list of vacancies the company he works for were looking to fill. Could someone find this post and help this fella out please? Edited February 20, 2021 by Blacko 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureDogToffee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 From @andywilliams1187 post Afternoon all, I know its hard out there at the moment - there are a lot of people out of work at the moment or loosing jobs due to the pandemic etc. The company I work for (and have done for 2.5 years now) continue to grow and we have a number of oppurtunites available at the moment. If any of these are any interest to you, drop me a PM and I will get a copy of the job description sent over. The company operates all over the UK and we currently manage over 5000 properties (anything from small industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres to large complex mixed use sites (think Battersea powerstation) etc.) - the roles are a mixture of site based and head office roles. If admins dont have an issue with it, I will post an updated vacancies list at the start of every month. In full transparency, I am not getting any sort of bonus/incentive for this - we get positions emailed to us every week so thought it would maybe help a couple of people out as i know the job market is pretty shit at the moment. Only thing I will say - if you are successful and get to interview stage, dont say "I found out about it as it was advertised on a gambling forum" HR Advisor - Manchester HR Assistant - Birmingham Arrears Controller - Manchester Accounts Payable Clerk - Manchester AP Reconcilliations Team Coordinator - Manchester Credit Controller - Manchester Client Accountant - Birmingham Client Accountant - London Maintenance Operative - Leeds Building Manager - Chester Property Manager - London Building Supervisor - Slough Assistant Property Manager - London Estate Manager - Southwark Building Services Electrician - Watford Shopping Centre Power Platform Developer - London Caretaker - Bristol Regional Facilities Manager - London Sustainability Consultant - London Security Officer - Part Time - Warrington (Birchwood shopping centre) Security Officer - Barton Square (5 positions available) Security Officer - Northwich Security Officer - Lakeside (6 positions available) Night Security Officer - Lakeside (4 positions available) Security Team Leader - Lakeside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, PureDogToffee said: From @andywilliams1187 post Afternoon all, I know its hard out there at the moment - there are a lot of people out of work at the moment or loosing jobs due to the pandemic etc. The company I work for (and have done for 2.5 years now) continue to grow and we have a number of oppurtunites available at the moment. If any of these are any interest to you, drop me a PM and I will get a copy of the job description sent over. The company operates all over the UK and we currently manage over 5000 properties (anything from small industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres to large complex mixed use sites (think Battersea powerstation) etc.) - the roles are a mixture of site based and head office roles. If admins dont have an issue with it, I will post an updated vacancies list at the start of every month. In full transparency, I am not getting any sort of bonus/incentive for this - we get positions emailed to us every week so thought it would maybe help a couple of people out as i know the job market is pretty shit at the moment. Only thing I will say - if you are successful and get to interview stage, dont say "I found out about it as it was advertised on a gambling forum" HR Advisor - Manchester HR Assistant - Birmingham Arrears Controller - Manchester Accounts Payable Clerk - Manchester AP Reconcilliations Team Coordinator - Manchester Credit Controller - Manchester Client Accountant - Birmingham Client Accountant - London Maintenance Operative - Leeds Building Manager - Chester Property Manager - London Building Supervisor - Slough Assistant Property Manager - London Estate Manager - Southwark Building Services Electrician - Watford Shopping Centre Power Platform Developer - London Caretaker - Bristol Regional Facilities Manager - London Sustainability Consultant - London Security Officer - Part Time - Warrington (Birchwood shopping centre) Security Officer - Barton Square (5 positions available) Security Officer - Northwich Security Officer - Lakeside (6 positions available) Night Security Officer - Lakeside (4 positions available) Security Team Leader - Lakeside Thanks kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andywilliams1187 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 6 hours ago, PhantomJoker said: Hi all, I know this is a gambling forum and trust me, I’ve been down this dirt road. My gambling story is that I lost a lot in small deposits for a long time. Anyway, thankfully I’m past that. But I just wanted to talk for a little bit and speak my mind. I’ve just turned 27. Last year, thanks to COVID, I lost both my business and my steady job. My steady job was a customer service assistant at Sainsbury’s. I had been working the job for a long time and not to toot my own horn but I was pretty good at it. For my business, I rented an airbnb out. That started a few months before the pandemic. It was going really well and I thought it was going to be the beginning of my future. Covid took it all. There is more to it but the guests in my airbnb obviously dropped and I had to leave my customer service job because the stress of shielding a vulnerable person became too much. Especially given the public’s blatant and aggressive disregard for the rules at the time. Cut to right now. Thankfully, I live with my family but I am so broke. I have been job hunting for a while whilst keeping in mind the vulnerability of my family. As well as my experience in property management and customer service, I am a talented writer, content creator/producer but to be honest, I am grateful to be a very quick learner in everything I try my hand at. I know this is no job site, but if any of you have any advice. Hell, even if you reached out a hand, I’d probably grab it. Hope you’re all staying safe. Kind Regards Where are you based mate? We have just had the latest vanacy list sent out to us so i can see if there is anything that might be available near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PhantomJoker Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, andywilliams1187 said: Where are you based mate? We have just had the latest vanacy list sent out to us so i can see if there is anything that might be available near you Hi Andy, I am based in the South West around the Bath/Bristol area. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 @Chrissy_M personal masseuse sounds a decent job , can u get me that position @andywilliams1187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkell727 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 hours ago, PhantomJoker said: I’ve been down this dirt road Definitely keep your sexual orientation separate from any job apps mate. Pretty sure it’s illegal for employers to ask also 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_M Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Blacko said: @Chrissy_M personal masseuse sounds a decent job , can u get me that position @andywilliams1187 Im up for a massage if you're offering @Blacko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, Chrissy_M said: Im up for a massage if you're offering @Blacko Anytime sweet cheeks, I do have to warn you that my methods are quite unconventional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 @PhantomJoker Tough times but you sound pretty driven and ambitious so things will improve but that will take time, I know you'll not like hearing this but you are still a very young guy ''BUT'' that's a good thing as you still have all it in-front of you. For now all you can do is keep as focused & positive as you can, things will improve and when they do I'm sure you'll thrive at whatever adventure comes next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomJoker Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 I know this isn’t especially important for anyone besides myself but I thought I might as well update this. I got a job! I can’t say what it is for obvious reasons but it seems enjoyable from what I have already experienced and has a team of smart, pleasant people. Thank you all for your collective words of encouragement. Glad I never gave up entirely. Press on, everyone. PJ 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, PhantomJoker said: I know this isn’t especially important for anyone besides myself but I thought I might as well update this. I got a job! I can’t say what it is for obvious reasons but it seems enjoyable from what I have already experienced and has a team of smart, pleasant people. Thank you all for your collective words of encouragement. Glad I never gave up entirely. Press on, everyone. PJ Well done my friend, hope everything works out well for you. All the best fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrolla Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 37 minutes ago, PhantomJoker said: I know this isn’t especially important for anyone besides myself but I thought I might as well update this. I got a job! I can’t say what it is for obvious reasons but it seems enjoyable from what I have already experienced and has a team of smart, pleasant people. Thank you all for your collective words of encouragement. Glad I never gave up entirely. Press on, everyone. PJ Get in mate!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howfin Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Why cant you say what it is ? Dildo tester ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomJoker Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, howfin said: Why cant you say what it is ? Dildo tester ? Aren’t you the CEO? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howfin Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, PhantomJoker said: Aren’t you the CEO? No i have my own business. Offer a meal deal down the docks - Arse, mouth and a drink for £3.99 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RothRaver Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 17 hours ago, howfin said: No i have my own business. Offer a meal deal down the docks - Arse, mouth and a drink for £3.99 I thought the response was quite good but you win @howfin. FYI I'm not interested in a meal deal that doesn't involve a sweaty sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB91 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, RothRaver said: I thought the response was quite good but you win @howfin. FYI I'm not interested in a meal deal that doesn't involve a sweaty sandwich. He normally gets me in for the sweaty sandwich, but it’s an extra fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownman24 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Congrats mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealwintersoldier Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 39 minutes ago, RB91 said: He normally gets me in for the sweaty sandwich, but it’s an extra fiver. It's always pricey near the docks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salfordlad Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 @PhantomJoker well done on the job mate. I was in a similar situation due to covid and it is not nice and also a very tough time to be job hunting so for you to get a job deserves a big well done hope it goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomJoker Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, salfordlad said: @PhantomJoker well done on the job mate. I was in a similar situation due to covid and it is not nice and also a very tough time to be job hunting so for you to get a job deserves a big well done hope it goes well. Cheers! Hope things are better for you now as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkell727 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1) Find something you enjoy doing 2) Find a way to make it a business 3) Work hard first few years 4) Sit back and reap the rewards Even when money isn’t flying in I don’t answer to anyone and have worked from wherever I am for 4 years. Work doesn’t feel like work when you know every penny you make is yours and not the company you work for. I gave the company i worked for an ultimatum- give me XXX as a salary and make me account manager or I'm off. Naturally they fired me that day. Few months later my business was thriving and I wasn’t tied to a desk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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