_Monkey 0 Posted April 13, 2006 I've been applying to a few jobs since the loss of my last job a few weeks ago. I've applied for a position in a VW dealership local to me and would love the job. Yesterday I was offered a position in a Toyota import centre fitting the alarms in all the new Toyotas as they come off of the boat, there's potential to make good money from it, but the thing is it's 7-4 shifts and an 80 mile round trip to work! However today VW have contacted me saying that they'll let me know about interviews by the end of next week, when I told Toyota I'd let them know by the end of today. So do I take a job that could end up not being what I really want, but could make good money from, or knock it back and hold out for a possibility of the holy grail? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted April 13, 2006 If the VW site likes you they are not able to offer you the job until you have completed a day long assessment at the National Learning Centre in MK, it is by no means a rubber stamp exercise either. Which VW site is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Monkey 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Irvines in Bridgwater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuartFZR400 0 Posted April 13, 2006 In my line of work it is common to accept a job then 4 weeks later when you about to start the following week, simply pull out and say no. Obviously it leaves a bad taste in thier mouth and you couldn't expect to get work off them again in the future. Depends how good this VW job is and how badly you need the money...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Don't know L J Irvine, thats a site that a colleague looks after. You can earn decent money within VW but depends on how the business is run and what the pay plan is like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted April 13, 2006 mate id take the other job dont sign a contract straight away and if the other vw job comes up then just say to toyota this isnt for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Thats what i was going to say. Accept it then take other job if it comes yp with VW. Most places tend to have a trial period as well for both you and the employer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Thats what i was going to say. Accept it then take other job if it comes yp with VW. Most places tend to have a trial period as well for both you and the employer. you get 3months trial on both sides. Think its actual employment law. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted April 13, 2006 yup, accept toyota and hold out for VW if thats what you'd prefer. looking good either way though bud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 13, 2006 what bristolbaron, sed, makes sense to me mate, think yerself lucky to have a choice :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Monkey 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks for all the advice guys! I've looked into the Toyota one a little more and they seem to have a high turnover of staff, looking deeper and it's not the job it's cracked up to be, especially if I gotta drive 80 miles to get to it every day! So I've turned it down and gotten a couple more lined up (interview on saturday!). But I'll follow your advice and take whatever I can get, then if I do land the VW one, I'll go for it! (can you say G R O U P B U Y???) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
