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pippalonghorn

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pippalonghorn Posted on 04 Mar 2014, 23:42

well some of you may know that I moved to NZ last year. I have not settled at all, in fact have only got worse since. Our circumstances have not been good. We decided to return home but only if one of us managed to secure a job. That's where my lifeline came. My old job said they would take me back but I would have to have a Skype interview first. Today I recieved the news that my bosses boss has stated that it's not company policy to Skype interview due to the nature of the job.

The deadline for interviewing is next week and so we can't possibly make it home for then. My parents are travelling at the moment so cannot get in touch with them to ask if I could fly home and stay at their home. I can't afford to fly home then back here and I have a 5 year old to consider too. Now someone else will have to fill my position.

I cannot describe how I feel. I feel trapped on the wrong side of the world. I need a friend but don't have one. I need my sister too. This was my ticket out of here. We cannot afford to return home with no jobs lined up.

I'm not on here looking for sympathy I just need to know how to pick myself back up this time. I'm at the bottom already so I can't see a way out. Any suggestions guys would be appreciated.

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lgabriel73

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lgabriel73 Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:43

So sorry to hear this, i can only imagine how it must feel. Given you have worked for them previously and they know your abilities is it worth pushing your old boss to see if he can persuade them. maybe he could schedule a telephone interview with his boss or a conference call so that you can at least sell yourself to him? I'm a big believer in if you want something you have to make it happen. You don't have anything to lose by being assertive and at least trying. if it doesn't work then don't give up on other job prospects that may be out there. If you can use your parents address then put it on your resume and maybe try to schedule a week when you can go back and interview for positions.

Don't give up! If you want to go home you will find a way! It may be a lot of hard work but it will be worth it in the end.

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BritInParis

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BritInParis Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:43

I concur. Be a bit pushy, pull in any favours you can and see what happens. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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pippalonghorn

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pippalonghorn Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:44

Thanks both of you. I've emailed them to ask if they can delay the final interview date some how so I could go back. There are 4 interviews in total and I only needed to go to the final one with working there before. It's worth a try at least.

if the answer is no then I'll have to let it go. It's too stressful.

I'm going to put my shades on and go for a walk with my daughter. Blow the cobwebs off!

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BEVSS

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BEVSS Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:44

Agree.

You are already tried and tested as far as the employer goes. Policy can be flexible .
Push for it .

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dfrbrowne

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dfrbrowne Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:45

I can understand how you feel, having just moved to the US and feeling unsettled and planning my return home. Things are quite good at home at the moment and confidence is coming back, If I was in your position and with bing much further from home I would think about going home and getting a job once back if at all possible. Happiness and feeling settled is the most important.

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pippalonghorn

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pippalonghorn Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:45

It's just getting hubby to take the plunge and go back home with no jobs lined up. I'll see if I get a reply to my email in the morning.

I will also put a plan B together tonight.

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britsinnz

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britsinnz Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:46

Oh Pippa, I feel for you all. Someone above mentioned asking for a conference call instead, that sounds like a good idea, push it a bit as it shows your tenacity and how much you want the job, that must surely be taken into account?

Don't let the dream die, could you and the little one go first and hubby stay and work for a bit? It's not easy but it's doable. Then you could look around for work in the UK with a bit of a safety net. I know you would have 2 lots of bills, but hubby could surely find just a bolt hole for a while to cut costs. There's always a way, sometimes when we're knocked back it's tough to see the wood for the trees, or bloody cicadas at the moment, but there is always a solution. hang on in there chuck, and rub those ruby slippers together 3 times whilst repeating after me, "there's no place like home". It will happen.

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pippalonghorn

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pippalonghorn Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:47

Thanks for making me smile.

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quoll

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quoll Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:47

Just wanted to add some

for you. I always have the mantra that there's nothing a credit card and a passport wont cure when desperation strikes so maybe a flying visit might be a possibility for an interview when push comes to shove!

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