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Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

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lettergirl
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Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by lettergirl »

Ten weeks after applying online. And hearing NOTHING in the interim...
I heard by email, today, that 'due to unforseen circumstance' the job has been withdrawn.
I don't even know whether I passed the online test. I haven't even been put on a waiting list.
Straight back to the beginning again.
So upset.
peshwaarinaan
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Re: Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by peshwaarinaan »

Oh lettergirl, I'm so sorry for you. That sucks. Something else will come up. That's terrible to waiting for 10 weeks x
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Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

turn over is high so keep a look out, if you want it bad enough you'll get it. I first applied in 1980, then actually got a position in 2004 - albeit I did joing up in the meantime.
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wannabeek
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Re: Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by wannabeek »

Yeah, my first application was for a position subsequently withdrawn. I got a job on the next application in a neighbouring town. It does suck when you get your hopes up, but staff turnover does seem to be pretty high in this job at the moment, if that's any consolation.
Teegee
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Re: Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by Teegee »

Hi lettergirl I know how you feel I got the "Regret to inform you" email this week I'm gutted as well ,hope you have more success next time.
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Re: Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by Lounge Lizard »

lettergirl wrote:Ten weeks after applying online. And hearing NOTHING in the interim...
I heard by email, today, that 'due to unforseen circumstance' the job has been withdrawn.
I don't even know whether I passed the online test. I haven't even been put on a waiting list.
Straight back to the beginning again.
So upset.
Yes, most upsetting.
Keep looking on the Royal Mail jobs site but, from my experience, only apply for vacancies local to your home.
jimkyle
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Re: Gutted. Absolutely gutted.

Post by jimkyle »

same happened to me today, had a phonecall few weeks ago with a conditional job offer subject to security checks, which i am confident of passing, phonecall last week confirming how much notice i have to give my current employer and promise of a call back with a start date and email today withdrawing application and no longer offering me the position, devastated and confused and no number to contact anyone for advice!!