It's nice to be considered for such things!

[JeRkY]

Nov 08 I was made redundant from a job I really enjoyed. I was very lucky and landed a fantastic job straight away paying a lot more than I was previously on.

Now my current job isnt the most secure in the world, its a startup company funded by the same people who are constantly wondering how they missed an olympic shaped hole in their accounts.

Since November 08 I still occaisionally receive the odd recruitment call, and normally I tend not to pay much attention unless it sounds to be of particular interest. Well late last week I had such a call, from a recruitment bod in Geneva, wondering if I woul like to put forward for a job in Zurich.

Now the job description sounded quite interesting, but the experience & qualifications expected were beyond what I have, and this was reflected in the wage & package. However they said they were keen to put me forward to a peer review and if I pass that on to the company with the vacancy.

Well I have just heard back from the company offering the position and they would like to know some more info.

I very much doubt I am a serious contender for the role, and even if I were to be offered it, I wouldnt be sure if I would accept it as moving to a foreign land is a large step!

So, I am quite excited, but not really expecting much more to come from it. As I said, sometimes it is just nice to be considered.

 

[barry2017]

Just think, you could have a Toblerone for breakfast every morning.

Might be just the thing for you! Europe's a very small place.

 

[Lysander]

Ye'll save a fortune gettin' cheap Toble.........CURSES!!!.........foiled again

Best of Luck to ye!!

 

[velomaniac]

Always nice to be headhunted by people who dont have bones through their noses and sharp spears

Go for it, nothing ventured nothing gained

 

[legrandefromage]

my own experience has been a lot of lip service.

you job agency bloke would get a bonus for getting you the job whether you are suitable or not

smile, take a pinch of salt and enjoy it if it happens but dont get upset if it doesnt.

and get me a big toblerone while you're at it.

 

[DM]

What LGF said: The agency stand to make a large amount of commission if you're recruited... so they will put you forward even if you're not well qualified for a position.

However, your avatar lists "Leeds & London"... having worked briefly in London, Leeds AND Zurich, you would have to be an absolute mentalist to turn down the opportunity.

Why would you willingly stay in either of those $h!tholes when you could be putting your bike on Swiss Rail's special bikes-only compartment and heading up into the stunning trails around Lake Zurich?

Seriously, life is too short not to take that opportunity, should it arise.

Good luck.

 

[MCsanandreas]

what he says^^^^go for it!

 

[mattbrown]

i agree with the rest here, i used ot go through agencies, and get calls all the time, but never hear anything afterwards

 

[perry]

Certainly worth going for it , you wont know otherwise .

my own experience has been a lot of lip service.

omg lgf I can't believe you typed that

 

[shovelon]

You mentioned that something does not feel right where you are now. And you have a job offer. And they offer to train? Too good not to consider.

I say put it all in front of your family and weigh the pros and cons, and let them advise you.

Twas me, I would be excited as hell. But include the family in your decision.

Good Luck either way.

Terry (in almost bankrupt California).