Morning from CoffeeDog – Yep winter is definitely here, it was cold on Plimmerton beach this morning, but Paris still decided it was not too cold to go for a swim – all I can say is either very very brave or just plain stupid.. Thank god for the new delivery of wood, the fire is definitely pumping out heat.
So a couple of steps forward and then several steps back over the past two days…. On the positive note I have an interview today for a short term contract with ANZ bank they need a Test Manager for 2-3 months with a possibility of an extension after that…. Secondly I have an invite to meet with a company director who’s looking to set up a TaaS (that’s Testing as a Service for the uninitiated) offering so that’s next Wednesday evening with drinks after which sounds promising….
As I mentioned also several steps back… When I worked with Unisys, when I learn’t of my redundancy being official, I checked with HR and asked “When will the redundancy payment be made”…the email that came back stated 6th July…well it’s the 7th and no payment has been made… I raised it with them to be told “well it does take time….” my response was “Well if you can make someone redundant within a week, surely you can make sure they get paid within the following week” it’s these little things that alter people’s perspective as to whether recommend someone as a good employer or not.
So it looks like a quiet weekend, though I don’t think between the hours of 7-30 and 9-20pm on Saturday is going to be too quiet as the mighty All Blacks take on the British & Irish Lions in the last test at Eden Park…got to say All Blacks by two tries…
Then onto chasing up the agencies, they have had over a week to see what’s going on in the market, time for them to earn their money I think…..
Anyway I hope you are enjoying my words and thoughts please feel free to leave a comment as it would be great to here from you…. Have a great weekend and GO ALL BLACKs……