I knew it couldnt last!
I knew it couldnt last!
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dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Seems i may have to cut back on the TVR fun for a while as I have just been bagged with only 4 days notice frown Such is the cruel world of contracting.

Was going well upto now....
TVRs at Shakey
Winning the first NSCC meet at York
Coming 3rd in rounds 2 and 3 at York
Visit to TVRS and a drive through Cheddar Gorge
Visit to the Nats at Drayton Manor
A model airshow (by accident) was nice
Mallory Park
Santa Pod
and finally a visit to Prescott hillclimb on Saturday and a drive up the hill.

Ive got York this weekend coming so will raid the piggy bank for the fuel then its job hunting time i guess.

Zumbruk

7,848 posts

289 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Bloody hell. Sorry to hear it.

RichardD

3,608 posts

274 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Just four days, that is harsh yikes, sorry to find that out.

dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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I suppose its actually only 3 and a half days notice.
Thats contracting for you. If i had a much better offer then i wouldnt be too troubled at giving full notice either.

If anyone needs a racing driver give me a shout biggrin

You gotta aim high at first, then let reality kick in later.... hopefully another contract place will come along soon.
Although last time i thought that i was out for 3 months! Those were bad times.

prettyboyben

170 posts

208 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Sorry to hear that mate. You'll get something sorted soon I'm sure!

Guillotine

5,516 posts

293 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Bummer, keep the faith mate...

BTW what is it you contract in? biggrin

dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Guillotine said:
Bummer, keep the faith mate...

BTW what is it you contract in? biggrin
What have you got?

LordGrover

34,157 posts

241 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Bad luck mate - hopefully the next contract will be better paid with shorter hours. thumbup

amazon

3,704 posts

240 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Sorry to hear this.

Design Engineer? Like Guillotine said, 'in what'? AutoCad/Solidworks - Metalwork? biggrin

dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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amazon said:
Sorry to hear this.

Design Engineer? Like Guillotine said, 'in what'? AutoCad/Solidworks - Metalwork? biggrin
Ive worked mostly in Shipbuilding and Aerospace. Have used Tribon, CADDS5, Foran, Microstation, Autocad etc but am versatile and could pick up a new system easily.
On a serious note i would love a change. I know some guys that have been lucky enough to break into motor racing. Mclaren and Bugatti for example.

Guillotine

5,516 posts

293 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Autosport is the place for motorsport ads

Red bull were hiring a few weeks ago, Williams too.
Often have design engineers listed.

have a punt, but long hours for regular money. Oh and you wont get to go anywhere for about 6 years.

I've heard that the best way to get in is to have an idea/presentation that may help the team/car.
they probably wont use it but it shows you are thinking the way they like (if they hire you)

Edited by Guillotine on Monday 28th May 12:20

Bluebottle

3,498 posts

269 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Sorry to hear that Derek, same happened to me today frown...I guess that's the nature of a contract design engineer especially in the current climate frown

dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Guillotine said:
Autosport is the place for motorsport ads

Red bull were hiring a few weeks ago, Williams too.
Often have design engineers listed.

have a punt, but long hours for regular money. Oh and you wont get to go anywhere for about 6 years.
As you say its worth a punt.
What do you mean by anywhere? I aint been on a proper holiday for 10 years. As long as i can get to a dragstrip at the weekend I am happy. I also want to start hillclimbs after seeing the guys at Prescott.

TvrJohn

1,070 posts

284 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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pm sent

dbv8

Original Poster:

8,676 posts

249 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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TvrJohn said:
pm sent
Thanks smile

7 TVR

2,589 posts

197 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Sorry to hear that Dereck, i hope you are back on your feet ASAP!

Zumbruk

7,848 posts

289 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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dbv8 said:
I also want to start hillclimbs after seeing the guys at Prescott.
Nitrous ain't allowed. biggrin

But it would be bloody good to have you along. Let's hope you get a job soon!

walt762

240 posts

261 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Aberdeen would be worth a look I have heard they are very short on Design Engineers.

A bit of a treck but would keep you solvent until you got something nearer to home.

450Nick

4,027 posts

241 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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Agreed, I work in oil and gas design engineering, and if you've got cad experience etc then there are loads of jobs going - the whole industry is crying out for engineers, and there's plenty of money in it too. As an aside, it's interesting work, especially subsea work, and there's some good travel in it if you ever fancy it.. I can put you on to some recruitment people specific to the industry if you're interested?

Edited by 450Nick on Tuesday 29th May 08:44

TVR_owner

3,349 posts

220 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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As Nick suggests, Oil and Gas is crying out for design people - Lots of places worse than Aberdeen to work smile