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Just made a fanny of myself on the phone..........

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Chapsmum · 07/04/2006 11:00

phoned up to get some info on a swanky new job. Left a message days ago, she phoned back to chat when I was in the middle of putting the chap down.

Was all flustered. sounded crap! going to meet her for proper informal chat next week.

Have I blown it?

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podkin · 07/04/2006 11:04

Nooo - if you are going for a proper informal chat you can make a much better impression when you actually meet the woman. Don't wory I am sure you will be fine !

thewomanwhothoughtshewasahat · 07/04/2006 11:07

no, you haven't blown it at all, don't torture yourself going back over what you said - instead be constructive and think about what you will say when you meet.

Chapsmum · 07/04/2006 11:09

thanks!
TWWTSWAH, I read that to say I had!!! was gutted.
would you wear a suit to an informal chat?

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podkin · 07/04/2006 11:22

Depends on what sort of company it is, but probably yes to be on the safe side - it can only make a good impression.

cece · 07/04/2006 11:23

Best to be too smart rather than not smart enough in these situations. Good luck.

Chapsmum · 07/04/2006 11:27

its a hospital. suit with no jacket??

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podkin · 07/04/2006 11:28

Take the jacket anyway - you could always take it off

Chapsmum · 07/04/2006 11:49

will do, thanks everyone

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cloggirl · 08/04/2006 03:17

don't worry, someone rang me about a job this week. I was on the loo so ds2 answered- he's 4- so you can imagine. ds1 and ds3 started screaming their heads off (to the point where I had to swap to the walkabout phone and go off to the kitchen so I could hear what was beimg said. I did follow up with an email apologising for the chaos and saying that I had access to childcare during school terms (the work is from home)! I did get the job :)

In your situation I might say something when first meeting her alomg the lines of "sorry if I sounded a bit distracted I was putting the baby to bed", but I wouldn't worry about it.

Chapsmum · 08/04/2006 09:54

thanks clog girl, does make me feel better.

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chapsmum · 19/04/2006 16:57

again thanks for you advice, got the job!!!!!!

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podkin · 19/04/2006 16:59

Whoopeee ! Well done chapsmum - you see, you didn't make a fanny of yuorself after all

podkin · 19/04/2006 17:00

yourself, gosh I'm so excited for you I can hardly type... !

thewomanwhothoughtshewasahat · 19/04/2006 17:09

well done! told you you hadn;t blown it.

chapsmum · 19/04/2006 17:18

Aw shuck,, probably wouldn't have turned up if it weren't for you guys!!!

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chapsmum · 08/05/2006 09:47

oh my god, applied for another job thinking huge promotion and pay rise!!!, not a hope in hell and OMG

I GOT IT!!!!

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chapsmum · 08/05/2006 09:58

ya me!!!!

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chapsmum · 08/05/2006 10:11

fine then will drink to celebrate on my own
cheers

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me23 · 08/05/2006 10:13

congratualtions! whats the job?

IvortheEngine · 08/05/2006 10:19

I remember reading this thread but I didn't post at the time. I'm very pleased to hear that you got the job. Tell us more (though I'm supposed to be clearing a mountain of ironing).......

IvortheEngine · 08/05/2006 10:24

chapsmum · 08/05/2006 16:33

sorry, was away celebrating.
It is advance practitioner post!!
am very excited!

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Skribble · 09/05/2006 01:02

Thanks perhaps there is hope for me yet, I am taking a huge jump and I am still having trouble actually picturing myself in the job with aproper big wage.

I so understand how you felt after the first phonecall. When I got a call for the interview I was lucky that I was out and she left a message but she still managed to call me back before I got her, but at least I knew what she was on about.

IvortheEngine · 10/05/2006 21:44

Sorry, Chapsmum, can you run the meaning of that job title by me again? I have a number of friends who have jobs that I don't understand at all, so it's not just you. Ta.

Good luck with it all, Skribble!

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