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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Basically I got made redundent just over 3 weeks ago as the company was making middle management cutbacks (I was assistant manager)....


Anyway started as a branch manager for Formula 1 Autocentres ( www.f1autocentres.co.uk ) today.... hopefully a job I'll be good at and at least this company is expanding at a great rate (9 branches this year opened, with 3 more being setup as we speak) I should have my own branch by the end of the month so I've basically got a bit of an easy life for 2 weeks as I'm just doing trainging etc etc. They took me on early as they didn't want to loose me to the competition....


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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Best of luck




































PS: Give me a shout if they open up a Reading branch ...I could do with an easier job
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Roaring Meg Steve?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Roaring Meg Steve?

Dunno yet.... lol probably end up in Doncaster..
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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i used to be a manager for these all im gonna say is if you want to keep your job you will have to sell ice to the escimos if you no what i mean good luck i hope it works for you but remember they are just like any other fast fit outfit .and steve lant and leon glencross are both dicks but not to poo poo your job as i said good luck
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Thats lucky then I can sell sand to the Arabs....
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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good luck steve mate,,,, im sure its gonna go well


the main thing with big companies ive found is higher management gutless dicks who get scared of peoplen easy so power manage them out


good luck though as im sure you know what your doing


dont be harsh about bennetts though mate,,,, lots of places in the car industry are having problems im afraid and bennetts have been cutting corners for a while round this way relocating to a industrial estate int he middle of no where may reduce the costs but aint gonna get new custom


hell even my place is having a hard time of it,,,, well must be as they made me a rep to get new business

you will be fine though im sure
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Good luck Steve took, the cossie down to the one in Harrow for the tracking and they loved it! Seem to be nice people...........so sure you will fit in
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Hope today went well . Sounds like you,ve landed on your feet mate
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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So you wont be coming round for tea anymore,

Good luck Steve


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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Hope it goes well Steve.

The Bletchley Branch used to do odd jobs on my RS1600i, always found them very competetive on prices so should keep you busy.

I know a guy who has worked for them for about 8 years so they cant be all bad.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Good luck mate


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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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good luck in the new job steve


arrange a PF discount when you become manager

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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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good luck steve, all the best
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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good luck with the job mate
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Good luck mate
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