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post 1628343343 01-12-2021, 09:52 AM
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Just got offered a role for a company in central London (Would take me 1 hour 40 minutes door to door), told the recruiter i need a few days to think about this as i have other interviews lined up 20 minutes away.

Get emailed a few hours later by the MD, asking as to why i havent accepted yet and time moves fast ect ect.

How do you think i should respond? (Chasing me up straight away and trying to push me into the role, is something that annoys me to no end)

Just thought i would vent out my feelings.
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post 1628343993 01-12-2021, 09:59 AM
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It’s 2021 brah why put up with a terrible commute srs
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Originally Posted By SipNPiz⏩
It’s 2021 brah why put up with a terrible commute srs
Required to do for Audits ect,
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Decent pay?

The MD busting your azz sets alarm bells ringing immediately, like they've got a steaming pile of chit that they're desperately trying to make someone else's problem.
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Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
Decent pay?

The MD busting your azz sets alarm bells ringing immediately, like they've got a steaming pile of chit that they're desperately trying to make someone else's problem.
I know u think very little of me Bristol and that is your choice but leave WD alone, he is more of a man than you'll ever be and 1 is the first to help anyone on here/be friendly to Newbies

Something strikes me about you - that you are one of these yobbos who drink Cider outside a Job Centre , then complain at having no money!! either that or as i am sure I read elsewhere "Mummy and Daddy gives you everything u need"!!
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Originally Posted By strawbrerry1⏩
Finance?

It’s worth it if it launches you into greater things. Of course commute plays a factor but if it’s a prestigious name that opens a lot of doors, why not?

Unless the other interviews are finance too
Healthcare Recruitment Compliance, not a top 5 agency but alot of backing.
Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
Decent pay?

The MD busting your azz sets alarm bells ringing immediately, like they've got a steaming pile of chit that they're desperately trying to make someone else's problem.
25k.......which isn't alot but the sector has taken a beating due to COVID, would spend 2.5k a year just in train fares. I think its because i half a decade of experience when most people live the sector 2-3 years in.
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Is it good pay? Would you not just move closer?
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
Healthcare Recruitment Compliance, not a top 5 agency but alot of backing.



25k.......which isn't alot but the sector has taken a beating due to COVID, would spend 2.5k a year just in train fares. I think its because i half a decade of experience when most people live the sector 2-3 years in.
Don't arfue with Bristol mate, he is devoid of anything of any logic!!
post 1628351353 01-12-2021, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted By BronsonStorm⏩
Is it good pay? Would you not just move closer?
I can see London from my window mate, its just the combination of Walk/Tram/Train/Tube/Walk is a mission.
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
25k.......which isn't alot but the sector has taken a beating due to COVID, would spend 2.5k a year just in train fares.I think its because i half a decade of experience when most people live the sector 2-3 years in.
You srs? Thats pre-tax I assume?


Bruh aint no way in fuk Im commuting 1hr 40 mins for half of 25k. Dunno how the UK salaries work but wtf srs
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34k USD? Almost 2 hour trip? FUK NO, not worth it at all.
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Originally Posted By knightofday⏩
You srs? Thats pre-tax I assume?


Bruh aint no way in fuk Im commuting 1hr 40 mins for half of 25k. Dunno how the UK salaries work but wtf srs
Yeah it terrible, £1700 a month.
Originally Posted By DesiredUser****⏩
34k USD? Almost 2 hour trip? FUK NO, not worth it at all.
I have a pretty sweet set up at home atmo, living with rents so i can continue to look, but funds are getting low.

I could literally stack shelves at night for 1k less.
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post 1628371383 01-12-2021, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
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Originally Posted By MatthewChav⏩
I know u think very little of me Bristol and that is your choice but leave WD alone, he is more of a man than you'll ever be and 1 is the first to help anyone on here/be friendly to Newbies

Something strikes me about you - that you are one of these yobbos who drink Cider outside a Job Centre , then complain at having no money!! either that or as i am sure I read elsewhere "Mummy and Daddy gives you everything u need"!!
FFS will you stop following me around like some ****gy little dog with its pink bit hanging out? FYI I was offering genuine advice and WD recognised that with the reps. Your input in this thread isnt required, fuk off back to making threads about wnking in joggers and other dudes cawks.
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
Healthcare Recruitment Compliance, not a top 5 agency but alot of backing.



25k.......which isn't alot but the sector has taken a beating due to COVID, would spend 2.5k a year just in train fares. I think its because i half a decade of experience when most people live the sector 2-3 years in.
Not sure how anything healthcare related could possibly be struggling this year? Anyway, if he’s ringing you, tell him more money will make up your mind quicker, that salary is a fukkin joke
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is it a crap load of money or something?

Why on earth would you do this, sounds horrible.
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Originally Posted By samsbolton⏩
Not sure how anything healthcare related could possibly be struggling this year? Anyway, if he’s ringing you, tell him more money will make up your mind quicker, that salary is a fukkin joke
25k? i get its pounds but wow not sure if srs, hell no.
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Lol at commuting that far for less than 100k. I would probably blow my brains out
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
Healthcare Recruitment Compliance, not a top 5 agency but alot of backing.



25k.......which isn't alot but the sector has taken a beating due to COVID, would spend 2.5k a year just in train fares. I think its because i half a decade of experience when most people live the sector 2-3 years in.
On the face of it the salary offered doesnt make up for the personal effort and expense you will incur earning it. That said, if the position acts as a stepping stone to where you want to be then it may be worth it. Short term pain for long term gain. I now earn 4 times what I started on by doing this so playing a long game can work. Any job offer in the UK at present should be taken seriously but you're right to question it
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$25k pounds? Surely you jest? You can earn more working in the supermarket here.....
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Originally Posted By samsbolton⏩
Not sure how anything healthcare related could possibly be struggling this year? Anyway, if he’s ringing you, tell him more money will make up your mind quicker, that salary is a fukkin joke
This. Just be honest about your concerns.

"Look brah, the salary is a major minus for me considering I've a got a local offer for more pay. Frankly, your firm interests me a lot more but I can't square the circle of a longer commute for less money."

Phucking can't stand low-ballers though, so I would probably reject the offer on sight just for wasting my time. Phucking had a company interview for a head of department role, three phucking interviews (HR --> CTO --> CEO) each lasting over an hour, plus a technical home task to make sure I could do what I said I could, and then they offered me less money than my current role (also head of department, but a less prestigious title/company) when I explicitly told them my bottom line was X.

Just told them thanks but no thanks. They even wrote me back asking what number I wanted but I just told them thanks but no thanks again for wasting my time so flagrantly for such an insulting offer.
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UK salaries of peace and prosperity.
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Originally Posted By samsbolton⏩
Not sure how anything healthcare related could possibly be struggling this year? Anyway, if he’s ringing you, tell him more money will make up your mind quicker, that salary is a fukkin joke
Non essential operations ect have been put on hold due to the virus, and hospitals using bank staff more/NHS deal with private hospitals to use staff.
Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
On the face of it the salary offered doesnt make up for the personal effort and expense you will incur earning it. That said, if the position acts as a stepping stone to where you want to be then it may be worth it. Short term pain for long term gain. I now earn 4 times what I started on by doing this so playing a long game can work. Any job offer in the UK at present should be taken seriously but you're right to question it
I appreciate the input mate srs,
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This. Just be honest about your concerns.

"Look brah, the salary is a major minus for me considering I've a got a local offer for more pay. Frankly, your firm interests me a lot more but I can't square the circle of a longer commute for less money."

Phucking can't stand low-ballers though, so I would probably reject the offer on sight just for wasting my time. Phucking had a company interview for a head of department role, three phucking interviews (HR --> CTO --> CEO) each lasting over an hour, plus a technical home task to make sure I could do what I said I could, and then they offered me less money than my current role (also head of department, but a less prestigious title/company) when I explicitly told them my bottom line was X.

Just told them thanks but no thanks. They even wrote me back asking what number I wanted but I just told them thanks but no thanks again for wasting my time so flagrantly for such an insulting offer.
I am with you on this one, i value time & respect above anything else,
Originally Posted By mcdojo⏩
$25k pounds? Surely you jest? You can earn more working in the supermarket here.....
Mate, if i ran the team and oversaw all operations it would be 35k-45k.
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Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
FFS will you stop following me around like some ****gy little dog with its pink bit hanging out? FYI I was offering genuine advice and WD recognised that with the reps. Your input in this thread isnt required, fuk off back to making threads about wnking in joggers and other dudes cawks.
You give advize? that is like Sadam Hussein saying Hitler was a decent Guy mate

For the record you invade my threads and you did'nt make this thread nor did I - so to sum up for the record, it's fair we both post in here .... but that'd be un-reasonable fore you as an ace contributor to "the art of nothing" pal!!

An besides as I have said - you make my life hell and you'll get the same back!!

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Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
FFS will you stop following me around like some ****gy little dog with its pink bit hanging out? FYI I was offering genuine advice and WD recognised that with the reps. Your input in this thread isnt required, fuk off back to making threads about wnking in joggers and other dudes cawks.
Work it out mate u aint wanted here!!

Granted I am un-liked I know that - but a very big difference exists berween not liked and hated - which is wat you are by hundreds on here!!
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Originally Posted By bristol83⏩
FFS will you stop following me around like some ****gy little dog with its pink bit hanging out? FYI I was offering genuine advice and WD recognised that with the reps. Your input in this thread isnt required, fuk off back to making threads about wnking in joggers and other dudes cawks.
WD is too polite to tell u what you really are mate, push him and he may ... but we don't all wait to get fed up of you and your "see through scheming"!!!
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Originally Posted By aranadiscoteca⏩
UK salaries of peace and prosperity.
Is this a common problem in the UK? Srs question, I've never lived there.

Seems like London would be somewhere like SF or LA-- on paper good salary that doesn't buy chit. What OP is proposing is basically $15/hr minimum wage gig in Seattle or some other liberal LARP city.
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Originally Posted By MatthewChav⏩
WD is too polite to tell u what you really are mate, push him and he may ... but we don't all wait to get fed up of you and your "see through scheming"!!!
Will you please just fuk off you idiot? I replied to a thread with valid input. OP recognised this with the reps, and again noted my input above. You just come in spouting your bullchit and ruining it for everyone.
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Originally Posted By Wh1teDyn0mite⏩
Just got offered a role for a company in central London (Would take me 1 hour 40 minutes door to door), told the recruiter i need a few days to think about this as i have other interviews lined up 20 minutes away.

Get emailed a few hours later by the MD, asking as to why i havent accepted yet and time moves fast ect ect.

How do you think i should respond? (Chasing me up straight away and trying to push me into the role, is something that annoys me to no end)

Just thought i would vent out my feelings.
are you kidding me with that commute? why anyone would travel more than 10 mins for work is beyond me.
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