I've been asked to join the Freemasons
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andyjo1982 said:
Hello bretheren, and happy new year...
I'm in Australia for a year now, so had to give up my FM temporarily. Before I left the UK, my dad gave me a flip over ring. One side has the square and compass and one side is blank. He said to wear it as much as possible over here. So my question is, would you guys wear a ring or necklace or something similar that displays you are a member, to something like a job interview? Would you look on the candidate any differently?
Thanks in advance...
No. Make sure you divest yourself of all precious metals before going in to the interview (preferably blindfolded and wearing slippers that are 3 sizes too small) I'm in Australia for a year now, so had to give up my FM temporarily. Before I left the UK, my dad gave me a flip over ring. One side has the square and compass and one side is blank. He said to wear it as much as possible over here. So my question is, would you guys wear a ring or necklace or something similar that displays you are a member, to something like a job interview? Would you look on the candidate any differently?
Thanks in advance...
Davey S2 said:
No. Make sure you divest yourself of all precious metals before going in to the interview (preferably blindfolded and wearing slippers that are 3 sizes too small)
Easy tiger. Masonic jewelery to me is no problem but stick to the more obscure symbols that to the initiated is familiar. It doesn't take much to recognise the familiar.
I wear a Forget-Me-Not on most occasions, especially when suited and booted. They are unobtrisive and are recognised mainly by fellow members. If anyone asks what it is for, I tell them.
The S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
The S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
Saddle bum said:
I wear a Forget-Me-Not on most occasions, especially when suited and booted. They are unobtrisive and are recognised mainly by fellow members. If anyone asks what it is for, I tell them.
The S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
Couldn't agree more - I wear the forget-me-not onlyThe S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
Turbodiesel1690 said:
Saddle bum said:
I wear a Forget-Me-Not on most occasions, especially when suited and booted. They are unobtrisive and are recognised mainly by fellow members. If anyone asks what it is for, I tell them.
The S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
Couldn't agree more - I wear the forget-me-not onlyThe S&C is more obvious and can attract negative reactions, but there again, that is their problem.
We've got an initiation on the 13th this month. What makes it all the more special is that it's my best friend who is joing us! As IG I get to play a part in the ceremony and my uncle who is JD and his seconder will get to play a major part too. I was asked to do the W.T's and accepted so I've been swotting up and got it nailed now so really can't wait 
GTO-3R said:
We've got an initiation on the 13th this month. What makes it all the more special is that it's my best friend who is joing us! As IG I get to play a part in the ceremony and my uncle who is JD and his seconder will get to play a major part too. I was asked to do the W.T's and accepted so I've been swotting up and got it nailed now so really can't wait
Does your JW not do the WTs? That's how it is in our lodge. We sometimes have other PMs doing bits and pieces of the WM's work, and, on occassion, the JW's charge, but never the tools as they're at the JW's station.I'm off to my Mark lodge this afternoon. I've only ever been to my initiation in this lodge, having spent most of last year in plaster. Trying to remember what it's all about! Had to stop and think about which was the right apron to take last night. Potential for embarrassment...significant!
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Evening all,
Not sure whether this has been mentioned (a yr old!).
Sad the number of very negative views- if you look at the comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611
Not sure whether this has been mentioned (a yr old!).
Sad the number of very negative views- if you look at the comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611
NightRunner said:
Evening all,
Not sure whether this has been mentioned (a yr old!).
Sad the number of very negative views- if you look at the comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611
One does not expect positive (or fair) comment from the BBC, does one?Not sure whether this has been mentioned (a yr old!).
Sad the number of very negative views- if you look at the comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611
However, big meeting tomorrow, around 50 dining. Double initiation, another nine to go.
At long last i have decided to go the whole hog and get the 'official uniform' Been to slaters in Reading (other branches nationwide, and got a very nice one for £140.00. Best bit is they do alterations free, so if you go like a pufferfish or do a posh spice. these uys wull make itfit the new you!
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