Re: FN-FORUM junior forum suggestion

date posted 29th September 2002 15:13

I went from being self-employed (running a saddlery shop) to being employed
(IT trainer) with no problem at all. So it doesn't necessarily follow.
Depends on the firm and the economic situation. Wouldn't want to do it again
though.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carla Boulton" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM junior forum suggestion


> on 29/9/02 12:35 pm, phil radford at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> >Employers wont touch me with a barge pole due to previous experience.
>
> What you now need to be aware of is that 'employers' will probably never
> touch you again now you have run your own business/been a freelancer. When
> times have been hard I have applied for 'jobs' and got short shrift each
> time, I have loads of experience, loads of enthusiasm and an impressive
> design portfolio. The question is always "when will you leave to freelance
> again. How do we know you are committed?". This has made me more
determined
> to get on with it, to quote Kathy "...I am unemployable..." and proud to
be
> so.
>
> >Do you know what it is like trying to become something better
>
> Wrong question here really Phil - yes I imagine that everyone here does
know
> exactly that. Open your mind to all opinions and many attitudes and close
it
> to the harsh words which upset you.
>
> > Maybe im just being a bit soft
>
> Yes you are. The first eighteen months are said to be the hardest, stick
> with it and good luck.
>
> Regards
> Carla
>
>
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