Recession Cafe

1. Recession breeds arrogance
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Had an interview recently and just could not believe the arrogance of the HR girlie that interviewed me.  Lots of sneering and looking down on me like a second class citizen, (I've got a job and you ...

2. Like a yo yo
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There seem to be a rush of new jobs on the market via agencies, sometimes more than a few in a day, Oooo I get soooo excited but as usual they all come to nothing.  This is usually followed by a period ...

3. Back to school
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Well today is my last day of job hunting, Im putting me search on hold as I start my course next week, not that there was much point searching for something that doesnt exist ..... a bit like looking ...

4. Still no jobs
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I was getting quite a few calls from recruitment agents and at least 2 or 3 interciews a week up until last week, its like the whole world has shut down, whats going on?  Im just applying for scraps ...

5. Vacancies? - Snow excuse!
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... start recruiting, but no its just awful, and you cannot use snow as an excuse any more! Ive been talking to friends in other countries and they hardly notice any recession, it looks like it's just the ...

6. Some job interviews at last
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Some progress today, quite a few calls and some bookings for 3 interviews for this week and next week.  It looks like the market is picking up for me but the feedback I have is that it is very competitive ...

7. My job under threat
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Found out today, got a meeting with my boss on Friday, sounds like my job is under threat, need to find out all about 'consultation periods' ???? ...

8. Simon goes hunting
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... It still looks like its going to be at least a few more months before anything serious happens. The weekend is here so another two 'dead' days as far as the job hunting goes.  Ive been trying ...

9. Daily Comment
(Recession Cafe/Recession News)

... years of over zealous legislation? Sun 28th Mar - UK budget means cuts in spending by up to 14% but inflation likely to storm ahead, Britains will suffer with frozen salaries and increased tax payments ...

10. About Us
(Recession Cafe/General Info)

... to others in the same situation as you. Recession Café was created by people just like you who experienced redundancy, unfair dismissal, and the pains of job hunting. This is an opportunity to share ...

11. Avoiding Fraud & Scams
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... - anyone who asks you to do so is most likely a scammer. Watch out for fake cheques and Money Orders, your Bank will cash them and may hold you responsible when the fake is discovered at a later date. ...