My first week in work.

**Martin and Val** · 28-03-2009, 07:34 AM

Well, I’ve just finished my first week in work and after 5 months of holiday I needed to get back to doing something!
I started with six other people and even though it’s only a temporary position we are all hoping for it to become something more, but for now at least we have 14 weeks work and something else to add to our CV’s.
It’s a great atmosphere, very relaxed and easy going, everybody is friendly and we are looking forward to the BBQ that the boss has promised us for our welcome party. It’s so different to the UK, we soon built up good relationships with each other and it feels as though we have worked together for a long time.
My message to all those still looking is keep plugging away it may take a while but when you find something the sun will shine again.
Cheers
Martin:D

**Hayshake** · 28-03-2009, 08:38 AM

Well Done Martin, it's been awhile in coming, but sounds as if you have started the journey.
Lucky me, iv'e forgotten what work is all about as I have now been retired 13years.
Best wishes.

**KP Nuts** · 28-03-2009, 09:50 AM

Nice one Martin, sounds like your enjoying it......

**lippy** · 28-03-2009, 10:37 AM

Good luck Martin

Hope it goes further than the promised 14 weeks!

I have been temping for the same company since October in what started as a three day week (Mon, Wed & Fri) and an ongoing contract. After a few weeks my hours were increased to full-time and as of Monday, I start with them as a full time permanent member of staff. From hours that weren't great I have now landed a good job with a great group of people that have made me feel welcome to the extent I feel I know them better than the folk I worked with back in the UK for the past twenty years!

Here's to the future and all it brings!

Good luck

Julie

**tina&steve** · 20-04-2009, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Martin and Val

Well, I’ve just finished my first week in work and after 5 months of holiday I needed to get back to doing something!
I started with six other people and even though it’s only a temporary position we are all hoping for it to become something more, but for now at least we have 14 weeks work and something else to add to our CV’s.
It’s a great atmosphere, very relaxed and easy going, everybody is friendly and we are looking forward to the BBQ that the boss has promised us for our welcome party. It’s so different to the UK, we soon built up good relationships with each other and it feels as though we have worked together for a long time.
My message to all those still looking is keep plugging away it may take a while but when you find something the sun will shine again.
Cheers
Martin:D

Thats great Martin where you working?

**BAZnDAF** · 20-04-2009, 10:23 AM

Great news Martin :)

**scooterdan** · 20-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Nice one mate!

**Django** · 20-04-2009, 11:21 AM

Nice one Martin. Really pleased its going well. One thing leads to another so hopefully this job will lead to something more permanent for you. I start my first Aussie job next Monday and to be honest I can't wait.
Good on ya and enjoy the BBQ. Can't see many firms in the UK doing anything similar.

Pete