I used to work on contract at a luxury sports car maker
but virtually all the contractors have been given the heave-ho while they consider which of the permanent bods are issued with a cunningly worded invitation to leave with a wad of cash in their hands.

No job, bad prospects in the auto industry at the moment, then given the heave-ho from my place because the landlady is desperate to sell up and raise some cash. Bugger.

That was just before Christmas.

On Monday I start work at an F1 engine supplier which I was only able to get because I could start immediately, i.e. no notice period to give. I even get a 25% pay rise!

Thank you, credit crunch! *mwah*
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:35, 10 replies)

well..
it's nice to hear that someones bounced back well compared to all the usual doom and gloom...good luck!
(Gorbotronic 01100111 01101111 01110010 01100010 01101111 00001, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:39, closed)

thank you Gorby
yore kind words hav tuoched my tiny frozen hart
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:42, closed)

Yay!
Glad to hear your on your uppers again.

Lots of luck hon!
( girlinthehole, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:44, closed)

ahem
on your uppers does not mean what you think.
(haberman is singing in the changes, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:49, closed)

thanks sweetheart
notice I don't mention which company in case they fail this year....
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:50, closed)

They don't happen to be based
somewehere near Northampton and Kettering do they?

If so, I've a friend who recently defected there and is absolutely raking it.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 18:08, closed)

Get in!
Jolly good show that hat
( LemonEntryMyDearWatson This time, Moriarty, the hand is on the other foot, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:47, closed)

the difference is,
I doubt if they'll let me take a car out for the weekend like the last lot did....but meh.
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 22 Jan 2009, 13:51, closed)

Aww, I was just going to say...

Was there any chance that you could pick me up for a razz in an F1 car?

My stiffie has only just limped out after you took me roughly up the A46 in the Aston ;)

*crosses fingers*
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Thu 22 Jan 2009, 14:50, closed)

hehe
Was visiting the folks before Christmas and met some friends at a rugby match...one of their friends who I know vaguely from times past was one of your contractors and sold me one of the swanky umbrellas that he'd nicked for a tenner....he had a bootful...my Brother in law was delighted with his officially merchandised Christmas prezzie.
(Oil Slick, Thu 22 Jan 2009, 20:00, closed)