Career question.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:48 pm

As I've just said to my sister, I'd travel double the time to work there.

UpTheBeehole · Post by **UpTheBeehole** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:49 pm

For me, doubling travel time doesn't sound too bad. If it had quadrupled it, then there may be a problem. I just think that doubling travel time isn't the end of the world for a good job.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:55 pm

That's what I tried to make her understand, but she doesn't quite understand what McLaren means to someone like me.

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:34 pm

Sidney1st wrote:As many of you know I work in the automotive industry, currently selling Land Rover parts, but I've worked at various places as both sales advisor and manager.
I'm very good at what I do, to the point my current employers keep resisting my attempts to change jobs within my company.

I've got my work/family balance right as it stands because where I work is in the same town as where I live.

A few years ago I just missed out (made final 2) on a job at one of the top car companies in the world, the actual dream job and that job is available again, 3-4yrs after I last applied.

The only issue is its approx 1 half- 2 hours drive each way everyday and the pay isn't much more than I'm on now.
It is however a prestigious company with all the pressures that would entail, including longer hours where required.

I'm just wondering what some of you would do if you were in my position?

I'd consider it only if there was scope for rapid promotion to the next rung. Otherwise sounds like a you'd have to prove yourself all over again, have a lot more hassle for not much more money.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:46 pm

Good luck sid

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:03 pm

Healeywoodclaret wrote:I'd consider it only if there was scope for rapid promotion to the next rung. Otherwise sounds like a you'd have to prove yourself all over again, have a lot more hassle for not much more money.

I'm more than capable of proving myself again, its the foot in the door though and that's what I want.
This job opens numerous doors and leads to the big paying jobs.

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:18 pm

Good luck Sid, well deserved.

AliceDevine · Post by **AliceDevine** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:08 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Interview next week...

Congrats! I'm a little bit of a petrol head (not a massive one I just appreciate lots of cars I am never going to afford) Hope it goes well for you, just a little bit jealous!

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:05 pm

Good luck Sidney. If you got the job would it mean you had loads of Land-Rover spares to get rid of really cheap? Eh?

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:06 pm

No it wouldn't

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:10 pm

Damn. Had a long list ready

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:22 pm

I can sort cheapish bits anyway.

The company I work for is part of Allmakes/Terrafirma.

So long as it isn't some old series I can help, because we stopped doing a lot of the older series stuff.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:43 pm

Good luck Sid

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:47 pm

Best of luck

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:27 pm

so where is the follow up, what happened, how did the interview go?

what location? have lot's of McLaren's driving past as their dealership is walkable, obviously people doing test drives. My son's all like to go to drool when they visit, they talk about one day and look at me lol.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:30 pm

Interview is next week

As for job location, it's at McLaren HQ in Chertsey/Woking.

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:22 pm

[quote="Sidney1st"]I'm more than capable of proving myself again, its the foot in the door though and that's what I want.
This job opens numerous doors and leads to the big paying jobs.[/quote

Well go for it then! Although I would hope that the numerous doors open quickly! Good Luck!

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:35 pm

Me too, but we shall see what happens.

Either way if I get the job it should be a fantastic experience.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:08 am

Good news...

I've been told who's interviewing me and its the person who I've known for nearly 20yrs and he's been waving jobs at me for a while now

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:50 am

Scared, nervous and want to puke......

Aarrgghh..

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:10 am

Sidney1st wrote:Scared, nervous and want to puke......

Aarrgghh..

Good luck Sid.....

CD

UTC

sleeperclaret · Post by **sleeperclaret** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:15 am

Good luck. It's the dream job. Grab it with both hands.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:53 pm

I think that went well....

More questions about my work ethic, attitude etc than anything else

They've got 2 others to interview after me and I should find out soon enough because the position has been vacant a while now and they want it filling sooner rather than later.

On the plus side the lead interviewer, the lad I know, informed the other interviewer that I got to the final 2 last time I applied.

Just got to sit and wait now....

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:54 pm

In any case I got to see the McLaren cars driven by -

Hunt (first time I've seen his)
Lauda
Prost
Senna....

Worth going just to see those cars with those drivers names on them.

taio · Post by **taio** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:23 pm

Sidney1st wrote:I think that went well....

More questions about my work ethic, attitude etc than anything else

They've got 2 others to interview after me and I should find out soon enough because the position has been vacant a while now and they want it filling sooner rather than later.

On the plus side the lead interviewer, the lad I know, informed the other interviewer that I got to the final 2 last time I applied.

Just got to sit and wait now....

In terms of your work ethic I hope you didn't confess to spending a lot of your working time on here and other social media

Good luck - hope you get it if you definitely want it.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:30 pm

taio wrote:In terms of your work ethic I hope you didn't confess to spending a lot of your working time on here and other social media

Good luck - hope you get it if you definitely want it.

Thankfully I don't post too much on my fb during work time as he's on my friends list

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:17 pm

When do you start then?

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:03 pm

Just a Bump for Sydney to say good luck

+ C4 Guy Martin may be of interest - on tonight

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:06 pm

Thanks, I've got it to record now.

I've applied for the road car side though, but Guy Martins programmes are usually well worth watching.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:22 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Thanks, I've got it to record now.

I've applied for the road car side though, but Guy Martins programmes are usually well worth watching.

I know,
just a heads up for the prog' in case missed

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:08 pm

Any news fella?

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:26 pm

I'm probably looking at it a different way around, but let's say you took the job. One of two things would happen:-
a) You are fine with it, or
b) You aren't.
So, if you are worried about (b), the question is: Would I be able to get a job I like back in Didcot if it all goes tits up without too much difficulty?
If the answer to that is yes, then taking the job is low risk and you might as well give it a shot. If it's going to be difficult to return, then that's fairly high risk, and you might end up dead miserable.

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:27 pm

timshorts wrote:I'm probably looking at it a different way around, but let's say you took the job. One of two things would happen:-
a) You are fine with it, or
b) You aren't.
So, if you are worried about (b), the question is: Would I be able to get a job I like back in Didcot if it all goes tits up without too much difficulty?
If the answer to that is yes, then taking the job is low risk and you might as well give it a shot. If it's going to be difficult to return, then that's fairly high risk, and you might end up dead miserable.

Ah, I didn't notice that there were two extra pages.............. sorry.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:21 pm

I've been asked back for a 2nd interview.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:14 pm

Good man. It's yours.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:18 pm

Just means I'm head to head with someone else again like I was last time i tried to get in there.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:27 pm

Interview day tomorrow.... Aarrgghh.

I'm all set, just have to hope my charm and good looks wins them over.....

I'm screwed

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:36 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Interview day tomorrow.... Aarrgghh.

I'm all set, just have to hope my charm and good looks wins them over.....

I'm screwed

Get to bed !

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:37 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Interview day tomorrow.... Aarrgghh.

I'm all set, just have to hope my charm and good looks wins them over.....

I'm screwed

Good luck, Sidney. We are all "rooting for you." (or should that be "routing").

And, let me know when you need someone to test a few cars over a w/end.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:15 am

Good Luck Fella!
In the bag!

Can I have your old job?

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:43 am

Selling Land Rover and Jeep parts?
I'll put in a good word for you if I get this one

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:32 am

What time is your grilling Sidney?

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:52 am

1pm

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:57 am

Plenty of time for you to stew then!

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:00 am

I'm taking my original Gameboy with Tetris and Mario with me so no stewing for me.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:02 am

Sidney1st wrote:I'm taking my original Gameboy with Tetris and Mario with me so no stewing for me.

Demonstrating your engineering problem solving. They will like that.

iluva64 · Post by **iluva64** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:31 am

You got to go for it Sid,

You'll always be wondering what if.........if you don't.

I worked and lived in Central London for 15years, yes it was great and hard work especially travelling with long hours. When our second child came along we knew it was time to move on...I'm glad we did it and the experience is invaluable. We have no regrets.

Best of Luck

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:59 pm

Hands up if you've just massively impressed someone who was part of the team that designed and launched the McLaren F1 road car in the 90's!!!!!

Blew him away with my idea for clutch tool kit, they hadn't thought of it I don't think.
I even told him if I don't get the job and they pinch my idea I want credit for it, because I'll hear about it at some point

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:06 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Hands up if you've just massively impressed someone who was part of the team that designed and launched the McLaren F1 road car in the 90's!!!!!

Blew him away with my idea for clutch tool kit, they hadn't thought of it I don't think.
I even told him if I don't get the job and they pinch my idea I want credit for it, because I'll hear about it at some point

When are we all going to be able to order Sidney's FI road car?

Sounds like you are happy with your interview.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:09 pm

Woah Sidney.

I'm on commission here

''Hello Mr Snap-on, I have this brilliant idea for a clutch kit...''