Cheer Up Emo Bob!
Well, now I can finally disclose the source of my "emoness" for the last few weeks, seeing as I finally have something good to talk about.
At the end of my probation period at AAMI, there were some illnesses which occurred which, on paper, formed an unfavourable probation report. As a result of this, my probation was terminated with pay, and I've been hence unemployed for the last... what is it. 5? 6 weeks? I've forgotten how long anyway.
So I've applied for various jobs at other insurance companies, and while I interviewed well for Allianz, I was overqualified, and when IAG (SGIC / CGU) interviewed me, I did well but the pool had high customer service applicants and I was unsuccessful. The reason I know this is true (and not just usual BS) is because the news was delivered straight from my old boss, who encouraged me to continue to reapply, because they want me back.
How close I was I didn't realise until today.
I got a call from my old boss again, saying that one of the successful applicants had withdrawn, and hence they wished to reoffer the position to me. Needless to say I accepted without question. It's another great opportunity, and I'm just happy to be getting out of the house again. I start Monday.
So, goodbye Emo Bob!
-B