tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post6457328543563379133..comments2023-03-26T08:28:48.956+01:00Comments on The Un-Working Girl: Wobbler at The JobbyThe Un-working Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15449924168915891124noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-8646285585180923802009-06-29T23:11:13.575+01:002009-06-29T23:11:13.575+01:00Brilliant stuff Emily!!! Fabulous observational hu...Brilliant stuff Emily!!! Fabulous observational humour and your description of the "Jobby Experience" is so accurate it's scary!<br />Keep writing girly you've got a real talent for it.<br />In the meantime good luck with he job hunt :o) <br />Pippa xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-54614142995540884192009-06-25T22:17:48.657+01:002009-06-25T22:17:48.657+01:00give them some feedback Emily - sounds like they n...give them some feedback Emily - sounds like they need it?<br /><br />Love your blog - read it every day,<br /><br />Mrs B xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-7744546447273976762009-06-25T20:33:51.403+01:002009-06-25T20:33:51.403+01:00Un-Working Girl you paint an accurate picture
of l...Un-Working Girl you paint an accurate picture<br />of life at the Jobcentre as it was 15 years ago when I was temporarily involved in investigation work there. So it seems not much has changed, depressingly. However, I am confident you will achieve gainful employment and my instinct tells me you desreve it. <br />In my experience Jobcentre staff are, or at least were, a mixed bunch in that about half were enthusiastic (some almost to extreme) about 'clients' being made aware of and getting every last penny of benefit they could. The other half believed (quite rightly at times) that many applicants were lazy good-for-nothings who never had, nor intended to do a days work but demanded money which they would waste on drink, drugs or both.<br />The system needs fundamental reform which might hopefully protect Jobcentre staff from abuse and at the same time promote the quality pro-active seekers like yourself. Good luck!Trev Fountainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-78550446657001248952009-06-25T17:25:14.543+01:002009-06-25T17:25:14.543+01:00Unworking-girl for election!! I would actually vot...Unworking-girl for election!! I would actually vote for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294745340608311600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-59402790414454232262009-06-25T12:20:01.087+01:002009-06-25T12:20:01.087+01:00your blog is brilliant keep up the good work!, and...your blog is brilliant keep up the good work!, and after reading todays visit to the "jobby" i can understand not just yours but all unemployed peoples frustration with the way things are at the moment! also congrats on making it to the herald!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-67187421299113244502009-06-24T23:17:01.479+01:002009-06-24T23:17:01.479+01:00Oh my God!!!I did think of applying there but now ...Oh my God!!!I did think of applying there but now I'm not sure I could handle it. It's not surprising the staff are fed up if it's that busy. It's a system that's flawed, with no consistency or communication between departments from what I can see. It's easy to blame the staff. Next time I'm down there I'm going to give one of them a hug!! xUnworkinggirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487524972900631020.post-28290354255275500472009-06-24T22:44:59.779+01:002009-06-24T22:44:59.779+01:00I remember years ago when I was in 'the Jobby&...I remember years ago when I was in 'the Jobby' waiting in line I saw one of the claimants jump bolt upright, spit in the face of the lady he was talking to and told her to f**k off. I remember thinking at the time that you would have to pay me a kings ransom to do that job dealing with dregs of society (not that you are, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) so I do have some sympathy with them. I'm sure in 'normal' times when there are more postitions available they would be able to spend lots time with each person but I'm sure as with any business they have targets SLA's to meet. It sounds like you are having a tough time but all I can say is keep up chin up and I know there is an employer out there who will soon snap up someone with as many skills as you have. Much love Marty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291988103254988855noreply@blogger.com