I've been mainly working on building this new business since I left my company (who are still paying me for a couple of months).
I put in a light hearted post in LinkedIn which attracted quite a few likes (including one from the co-founder of the Indian-part of the company I've just left).
And today a former VP in APAC asked me to send my c.v. to him.
I will, even though I want to give this business a go. You never know. It may even result in me taking an interim assignment.
A diary based on my latest attempts to get a job; this time in Munich. I'm an engineering graduate (and chartered engineer) with more than 10 years' experience in IT. Over five of these years have been spent in team leading and project management roles both in the UK and abroad.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
But not enough German
Despite my apparent skills in German filling in a form - an online form - about your work details is a tedium.
And some entries were filled in my the employment agency and were just wrong and couldn't be corrected.
And some entries were filled in my the employment agency and were just wrong and couldn't be corrected.
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
More uses of German ... keeping the economy afloat
Although I have a Mac Mini (or is it a Mini Mac?) at home I like to have a laptop to hand.
Having yesterday returned my Surface Pro to work I decided I needed to have my own portable device so today I went and bought .... a Surface Pro 3.
Seriously, I need it.
Although superb devices these aren't the cheapest laptops and at the checkout I found that it exceeded my bank card limit (in Germany you can often make purchases with bank cards which immediately debit your account but being a risk-adverse society the credit limit is quite low).
So I had to cross town to go to my bank, draw out the money then go back to the shop to pick up the device.
And all this: going through the decision making and purchase in the shop, then talking to the bank clerk, was done in my third language*.
*English is my first language. I don't actually have a second language.
Having yesterday returned my Surface Pro to work I decided I needed to have my own portable device so today I went and bought .... a Surface Pro 3.
Seriously, I need it.
Although superb devices these aren't the cheapest laptops and at the checkout I found that it exceeded my bank card limit (in Germany you can often make purchases with bank cards which immediately debit your account but being a risk-adverse society the credit limit is quite low).
So I had to cross town to go to my bank, draw out the money then go back to the shop to pick up the device.
And all this: going through the decision making and purchase in the shop, then talking to the bank clerk, was done in my third language*.
*English is my first language. I don't actually have a second language.
Useful after all
A few years ago I was
I then found myself using those acquired but now rusty skills this morning when I went and registered again at the office.
The agent I was talking to was rather complimentary about my German.
Just posted
my first ever LinkedIn post.
It's an idea that went through my mind yesterday about an interesting, or off-beat, way of advertising the fact that I am available.
Let's see how it works.
It's an idea that went through my mind yesterday about an interesting, or off-beat, way of advertising the fact that I am available.
Let's see how it works.
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Strange
Left work.
Not burdened by a urgent need to get another job.
Almost feeling numb.
Went to an Internations Dinner thing. Had a few drinks to unwind but nothing crazy.
Not burdened by a urgent need to get another job.
Almost feeling numb.
Went to an Internations Dinner thing. Had a few drinks to unwind but nothing crazy.
Does anyone need an infrastructure manager?
That's it.
Had to wrap things up a bit earlier than I thought so I could go and get my passport from the Indian visa service. They still hadn't processed it and I need it as ID so I can go to the unemployment office tomorrow (which I am obliged to do).
Said goodbye to lots of people and left by 3pm.
Had to wrap things up a bit earlier than I thought so I could go and get my passport from the Indian visa service. They still hadn't processed it and I need it as ID so I can go to the unemployment office tomorrow (which I am obliged to do).
Said goodbye to lots of people and left by 3pm.
De-bounced
I couldn't take the embarrassment.
Yesterday our CEO, fresh back from a three-week holiday, bounced into our office all excited about the new customers we've won and how it would be an exciting time for us all.
I gently asked to have a quick word and, in his office which is nearby, told him that I was leaving on Tuesday. I also gave the reason.
He was a little bit surprised but took it well and wished me luck.
Yesterday our CEO, fresh back from a three-week holiday, bounced into our office all excited about the new customers we've won and how it would be an exciting time for us all.
I gently asked to have a quick word and, in his office which is nearby, told him that I was leaving on Tuesday. I also gave the reason.
He was a little bit surprised but took it well and wished me luck.
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Drafting
Things are happening at work and although I am updating this blog I'm not really - I'm saving them as drafts and will publish them later when the dust has settled.
Meanwhile I will post other stuff.
Meanwhile I will post other stuff.
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