good bye halfords hello renault trucks!!! - Saxperience

j05h_54xo · 8th October 2011, 13:47

As I posted last week the job center put me on a work experience thing in halfords for 2 weeks in halfords. Well after the first week I got a letter for somthing I had applyed for and now have an interview on thirsday for an aprentiship in renault truck in cardiff

maybe now I can join you all in making a progress thread and buy a car if I get it wish me luck

MiniGibbo · 8th October 2011, 13:53

Niceone dude, that sounds like a proper career!

Good luck with.

Pieface · 8th October 2011, 13:58

You having an interview does not mean goodbye Halfords just yet..

timmythechef · 8th October 2011, 14:01

Is that on hadfeild road?

Rudpud · 8th October 2011, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Pieface

You having an interview does not mean goodbye Halfords just yet..

I was once told that if you have an interview, you have the job, until you mess it up in the interview, which many do.

Well done on getting an interview but dont hand in your notice yet.

MiniGibbo · 8th October 2011, 14:09

My advice would not to be stiking that pose in your avatar when they call your name out in the corridor to come in for the interveiw...

AL3X_ · 8th October 2011, 14:10

What type of rate is it on mate and where did you find it?

I'm wanting an apprenticeship to try and get a decent career path, but I doubt I could survive on a £95 a week one :/

Good luck with it though

Rudpud · 8th October 2011, 14:16

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Originally Posted by AL3X_

What type of rate is it on mate and where did you find it?

I'm wanting an apprenticeship to try and get a decent career path, but I doubt I could survive on a £95 a week one :/

Good luck with it though

My apprenticeship started on £120 a week 4 months ago, now im on £135. Goes up regularly, till im qualified.

It's surprising where you can save money if need be.

Moke · 8th October 2011, 14:16

Well done and good luck with the interview!

AL3X_ · 8th October 2011, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Rudpud

My apprenticeship started on £120 a week 4 months ago, now im on £135. Goes up regularly, till im qualified.

It's surprising where you can save money if need be.

Maybe so, you've managed to afford a c2 vts on that wage as well? Maybe not too bad then.

timmythechef · 8th October 2011, 14:28

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

My advice would not to be stiking that pose in your avatar when they call your name out in the corridor to come in for the interveiw...

I'd listen to him tbh! If it means alot, don't look a twat.

Rudpud · 8th October 2011, 14:30

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Originally Posted by AL3X_

Maybe so, you've managed to afford a c2 vts on that wage as well? Maybe not too bad then.

Had some savings and borrowed a little bit, but earn enough to make decent payments regularly. All apprenticeship wages are shit until you gain experience, then once you're qualified, the skys the limit...

MiniGibbo · 8th October 2011, 14:31

Isnt the basic money by the goverement £30 a day for apprentasises then its what ever the company feels like putting on top to keep you keen.

Rudpud · 8th October 2011, 14:32

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

Isnt the basic money by the goverement £30 a day for apprentasises then its what ever the company feels like putting on top to keep you keen.

Nope, the new minimum wage rules say something like £2.60 an hour for apprentices. I dont get paid hourly but if i do the hours im meant to I get around that :/

MiniGibbo · 8th October 2011, 14:35

Might be different then, i know thats what you get in the building trade if you take an apprentise on..

How any one can live on that is beyond me you must

Live at home
Not have a car
Never go out drinking
Get pocket money off your parents..

Moke · 8th October 2011, 14:37

I'm with Gimpo on this.....

I earn over £1k a month, yet I still have fuck all at the end of the month.

I must just be really shit at saving!

MiniGibbo · 8th October 2011, 14:37

Your northern, you spend it all on ale and pie..

timmythechef · 8th October 2011, 14:38

When i worked as a pastry chef in a 5 star hotel, my wages worked out at 4.20, as i was working 75 hours and getting paid for 40

Rudpud · 8th October 2011, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

Might be different then, i know thats what you get in the building trade if you take an apprentise on..

How any one can live on that is beyond me you must

Live at home
Not have a car
Never go out drinking
Get pocket money off your parents..

Im in the building trade so to speak. Sparky within new homes mainly.

I live at home, bought a car, maintain and mod it and pay for insurance, go out drinking and dont get money off my parents.

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Originally Posted by Moke

I'm with Gimpo on this.....

I earn over £1k a month, yet I still have fuck all at the end of the month.

I must just be really shit at saving!

I wish I earned that, my bank balance would be amazing. I would also go shopping alot more though.

Moke · 8th October 2011, 14:43

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

Your northern, you spend it all on ale and pie..

I had a pie earlier

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Originally Posted by Rudpud

I wish I earned that, my bank balance would be amazing. I would also go shopping alot more though.

I pay for everything myself though. I mean, everything.

My spendings each month include:

Insurance
Board
Phone bill
Petrol
Contacts
Gym (never go though

)
Plus more, but can't think

It all adds up.

I have approx £300 to myself each month, but that doesn't go far.