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Dp and random job thing... what do you think?

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twinkledoggie · 13/06/2023 21:19

Okay this is weird one but I'm wanting different opinions. About a year ago my DP got offered his dream job, it literally was his dream job after spending a long time searching. At the last min the company was making people redundant and the offer was rescinded. DP was devastated but such is life some times. He remained in good form with HR and was very gracious despite the last min cancelling of the 'new job' literally 1 week before he was due to start. Anyway...
Fast forward to two days ago and out of the complete blue the HR head is in uk ( from
Canada) and has asked if DP can meet him for a coffee.

If this were you , What do you think this could be about?

Is he gonna get offered the job again or is it a " oh hey I'm in the country lets meet for a chat". Meeting is arranged for fri but DP won't ask what it's about ( to my bloody annoyance)

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twinkledoggie · 15/06/2023 21:50

No we wouldn't move to Canada, we'd stay in London but he could have some nice travel opportunities which he'd would love.

It definitely sounds like it could be exciting, I just need to tell him your lovely advice as he's all stressed / nervous etc. I say go for it

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twinkledoggie · 15/06/2023 21:56

Aquamarine1029 · 15/06/2023 21:46

I'm hoping it's an amazing job offer. That would be so exciting! I'm very interested to find out!

He really deserves a break! It's been a tough few mths to be honest

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mnahmnah · 15/06/2023 21:56

Was their explanation of what happened and why the job is suddenly available again convincing enough? Do they seem genuine? You and your DH would need to trust this move is as good as it sounds.

Beseen22 · 15/06/2023 22:16

I wouldn't be all that worried about the previous issue. Some industries are like that, my DH is in oil and gas and the second the oil price drops work slows and there is a massive cull. As soon as work starts again they are desperate for staff. From what I've heard most engineering places are similar. It's all done on who you know and people bounce about from place to place then bounce back. DH has been there 15 years and the same lady has been employed 4 separate times in that time.

TheOwlChronicles · 15/06/2023 22:58

@Doggymummar I don't quite understand this

What if it's a tiger? Or a speeding bullet? A fast car? The edge of a cliff?

This sounds like a weirdly de-motivational quote to me

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