Headhunted!
I have an early start and can’t sleep. I have to be up in four hours to start work in 6 hours time. So it’s a good moment to get up out of bed, put my shopping away (oops i forgot) and log on to check my email.
This automatic email has been sent because an advertiser at seek.com.au wants to consider you for a vacancy after reviewing your resume saved at SEEK. Here is a message from the advertiser, outlining the opportunity that is available.
How cool! I logged on to Seek and read up on the position.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (hmmm I haven’t worked in Admin for a long time)
Our client is a primary producer and export company located in [censored]. We are seeking an experienced, dedicated person with a pleasant telephone manner and the ability to perform the following tasks:
* Windows / Word / Excel
* Data Entry / Word Processing
* Invoicing / Payments
* Bank Reconciliations
* Secretarial DutiesDue to maternity leave
— Well that’s me saying no. For several reasons.
So my reply to her offer follows:
Hi there [censored],
Thanks for the email and I have looked at the position advertised and I don’t believe I am the right person for the job. I have moved to customer service based positions to get out of administration. Whilst I do still use my administrative skills in my current job, I have a permanent position, not contract, and enjoy the atmosphere of a Call Centre.
Thank you once again.
Regards
Lori.
It’s nice to be headhunted, makes me smile. Just would be nice to be headhunted by someone in the industry I work in now! Not what I was in my old life, when I was stressed, constantly busy and driven by the need for money and security as all positions I had until this one, were contract. Now I have a permanent position, I am content, not as stressed, and it’s easier to say no and not take on too much work. I won’t go back to the person I was 5 years ago.
I met an old aquaintence on IRC tonight. Still peddling his schemes, and it makes me wonder if he will be on Today Tonight and ACA features on a regular basis as he gets older Sam the Scam!. Also met someone else new! Another David 
I don’t know if he blogs though, but he was interesting to talk to. A person who was a contributor to a couple of PC magazines, and does stuff for an Australian Newspaper and IT manager of sorts. I had to wonder why he was on IRC on a Friday night, at least I have an excuse.
October 8th, 2005 at 11:41 am
Dear God GO TO BED, WOMAN!
Sleep. Good. Sleep. Good.
October 8th, 2005 at 12:21 pm
Oh lordy Lori! Not only do you LIKE customer service!! (Take your pills for gods sake) But you also enjoy a ” Call center environmnet” oh my giddy aunt!
Lucky i’m sitting down i tells ya!
October 8th, 2005 at 7:55 pm
Mr Snay!! I went to bed, got up, went to work, answered the phone, finished work, visited mum and despite the fact i had very little sleep, went for a walk, got home, purchased ingredients for a beef stroggy and currently waiting for it to cook. I might even crack open a bottle of wine!
Steph.. yes I love working in it. You’re looking at someone who worked in high pressure admin jobs and got to the point that I was fantasising about my boss dropping dead in front of me when i was his personal assistant!
October 25th, 2005 at 10:31 pm
OMG!!
I’m glad you didn’t consider it.
Those days were INSANE!
NO MORE NOT FER FREAKING PROFIT COMPANIES!
However, I’m hoping to be Policy and Procedure Guru/HR Assistant for one of our home grown home decor companies.
Woman we need to catch up. I’m recovering from bronchitis, but after I’m done being a mucus trooper we should do coffee. I’m sick of saying it, but not following through. Pick a time and place next week.
-F-
October 25th, 2005 at 10:43 pm
hey !
i have your email addy.