Friday's rant

[domhnallj]

I think it's safe to say that Drew Harris has been an unmitigated disaster as a Garda Commissioner. He has shackled the Gardai to the extent that the scum in Coolock, Newtownmountkennedy and Dublin city centre treat the GS with contempt and have zero fear of them.

You'd imagine with his policing heritage that he would be spot on on this matter - the PSNI are pretty quick to deal with civil disturbance so he should know the ropes. Maybe the Government could see their way to giving the Guards a few water cannons as a starting point?

[Observingprop123]

Lost my job yesterday fellas, any tips or tricks would. Be appreciated.

[Oldschoolsocks]

Lost my job yesterday fellas, any tips or tricks would. Be appreciated.

That’s shite, what area are you in?

A good linked in profile does a lot, jobs.ie was good when I needed it.

Research CVs, they’re very different to when I started out.

Also, i’ve noticed that anytime I’ve moved the first interview has been a car crash I found it difficult to articulate my skills, talents and accomplishments. So either think about having one or two sacrificial interviews to sharpen your mind or try and get some interview coaching.

Hope it works out for you

[Dave Cahill]

Lost my job yesterday fellas, any tips or tricks would. Be appreciated.

Firstly, sorry to hear that Op.

I took voluntary redundancy in 2016, so it may be different for you, I also was made redundant as a result of a takeover a couple of years ago. So here are a couple of things I learned - they may be of no use to you, but they might.

If your company offers post redundancy servces/supports, take them. Services like CV/letter coaching, Interview training etc can be very useful (i hadn't done an interview in nearly 20 years)

If you are in a position to take some time off after you are made redundant, and you want to do so, do it - but put a definite 'return to work' date on it - your new job is getting a new job, so get into good habits. Dressed and at your 'desk' by 9am - its very easy to slouch around the gaff in stadium pants and a tee-shirt and put things on the long finger.

Your friends will help you if they can - if they can't don't badger them or put the guilts on them. A good friend of mine helped me out and it led to a job that I spent four very happy years (professionally and personally) in.

Be prepared for knock backs along the way (in my case it was a bereavement that was both expected and a real blow) - don't let them get on top of you. It sounds trite, but keep your chin up - positive attitude, positive outcome

If you get a redundancy payment, don't firtter it away - for example I used some of mine to upgrade my personal professional equipment to a high level and I'm still using most of it 6 or 7 years later in my current position.

I now work in a job that is incredibly rewarding, with some truely inspirational and innovative people - a job I wouldn't have if I hadn't been made redundant. It might not seem like it now, but it could be a brilliant opportunity for you.

Hope this helps

[ronk]

Over half of the recruiters you meet can't and won't understand how someone could be good at their job and have a bad CV. They're gatekeepers, being right won't help you. Get a good CV, get peer review. Any exit services here are usually valuable.

Job descriptions are fiction. Don't be put off by a few requirements that probably aren't core. Don't be afraid to apply up a level or two and ask for more money, it happens.

Asking for too high a salary can qualify you out quickly. It's fine if you have a floor. Otherwise try and ask for the range.

Achievements stand out. They're the most valuable part of your CV and the hardest to write.

Goof luck

If you met an asshole today you met an asshole. If you meet an asshoke every day you're the asshole. If you tell a recruiter something negative they think you're the later.

[Observingprop123]

Thanks lads, appreciate it.

[Oldschool]

Thanks lads, appreciate it.

Long time out of the market.
However, have a look at your CV, is there a shortish online certified course that would add a little to your CV.
Good luck

[The Doc]

Lost my job yesterday fellas, any tips or tricks would. Be appreciated.

Hi

I left work end of last year... Voluntary like Dave but I sort of knew it would end at some point. To add to what the others have said (all correct)...

There are quite a few services out there. I found them useful... You might only pick up one or two concrete tips but every little tip helps (to paraphrase) and to Dave's point, it adds some routine to your day.

1) Jobnet... Run by the department it's a 6 week (I think) networking and advice program for professionals with talks on items like "your pitch", CV, interviews, networking etc. You can do it online or in person and it involves breakouts into smaller groups which is good. I still meet with my smaller group every week even after it ended. It's v good to get used to networking a building up connections

2) FETCH courses... Free access to a wide range of online or in person courses. I've done a couple just to brush up a bit on the technical side (data analytics and coding). They are delivered by 3rd party colleges and in my case are ICDL exams. But there are also year long or longer level 7 and above courses. The shorter timeframe suited my better.. doing things in little chunks and online so I could manage my own time

3) Engage with the department. I had a face to face with a "case officer" (or whatever they call themselves). They know everything available including things like grants and mentoring services... V helpful

4) LinkedIn is very useful if you get your head around it. Don't use it like Facebook... It's not a way of connecting with people you already know. Use it to build a network of people in areas you might be interested in. LinkedIn run free information sessions (I think there are 6 in the series) in their offices in the canal. Again if you go in hoping to even get one or two concrete nuggets that you can put into action it's worth it. The next series is probably in September or so. They give free LinkedIn premium for 6 months to attendees

5) Go to things. When I was working, I'd usually try to find an excuse to avoid things unless they were going to be highly useful. But now you're time rich so go to things even if you think you might meet one person or learn one thing. I got invited to a FinTech event which I might have blown off before ... But I went along and out of it had coffee follow ups with a half dozen folk. All "long burn" connections but relevant to my last point. I also joined a number of online seminars (spotted on LinkedIn) which again keep me informed but more importantly might give me a chance to follow up with people. All of this was zero cost btw

6) I don't know your profile but for me (mid 50's with a prior role that was v senior) I don't think I am at all likely to get a role through an advert and application. Getting out there and making connections and having coffee / zoom calls is much more likely to raise something. And I've found that generally people are happy to talk if it's framed as getting their advice or insight (as opposed to "giz a job")... Even people I didn't know previously but had a tenuous connection. Folks are generally generous.

If you need any details on any of the above or even want to grab a coffee or anything, pm me. More than happy to

Best of luck

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[Oldschool]

Thanks lads, appreciate it.

Another bit of advice.
Take "The Doc" up on his offer.

[Ruckedtobits]

Tough break @Observingprop123. Glad to see so many useful suggestions.

My advice is print them up, prioritise them and put a date on each suggestion and get the ideas you prefer started with two weeks. Organise it like training a team and don't expect to go perfectly but keep at it.

Good luck and go well

[the spoofer]

Lost my job yesterday fellas, any tips or tricks would. Be appreciated.

Hi

I left work end of last year... Voluntary like Dave but I sort of knew it would end at some point. To add to what the others have said (all correct)...

There are quite a few services out there. I found them useful... You might only pick up one or two concrete tips but every little tip helps (to paraphrase) and to Dave's point, it adds some routine to your day.

1) Jobnet... Run by the department it's a 6 week (I think) networking and advice program for professionals with talks on items like "your pitch", CV, interviews, networking etc. You can do it online or in person and it involves breakouts into smaller groups which is good. I still meet with my smaller group every week even after it ended. It's v good to get used to networking a building up connections

2) FETCH courses... Free access to a wide range of online or in person courses. I've done a couple just to brush up a bit on the technical side (data analytics and coding). They are delivered by 3rd party colleges and in my case are ICDL exams. But there are also year long or longer level 7 and above courses. The shorter timeframe suited my better.. doing things in little chunks and online so I could manage my own time

3) Engage with the department. I had a face to face with a "case officer" (or whatever they call themselves). They know everything available including things like grants and mentoring services... V helpful

4) LinkedIn is very useful if you get your head around it. Don't use it like Facebook... It's not a way of connecting with people you already know. Use it to build a network of people in areas you might be interested in. LinkedIn run free information sessions (I think there are 6 in the series) in their offices in the canal. Again if you go in hoping to even get one or two concrete nuggets that you can put into action it's worth it. The next series is probably in September or so. They give free LinkedIn premium for 6 months to attendees

5) Go to things. When I was working, I'd usually try to find an excuse to avoid things unless they were going to be highly useful. But now you're time rich so go to things even if you think you might meet one person or learn one thing. I got invited to a FinTech event which I might have blown off before ... But I went along and out of it had coffee follow ups with a half dozen folk. All "long burn" connections but relevant to my last point. I also joined a number of online seminars (spotted on LinkedIn) which again keep me informed but more importantly might give me a chance to follow up with people. All of this was zero cost btw

6) I don't know your profile but for me (mid 50's with a prior role that was v senior) I don't think I am at all likely to get a role through an advert and application. Getting out there and making connections and having coffee / zoom calls is much more likely to raise something. And I've found that generally people are happy to talk if it's framed as getting their advice or insight (as opposed to "giz a job")... Even people I didn't know previously but had a tenuous connection. Folks are generally generous.

If you need any details on any of the above or even want to grab a coffee or anything, pm me. More than happy to

Best of luck

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That's excellent advice.

[jimbobjoe]

Some great advice above and one to add is to always extend thanks and offer an open line of communication with a business even if they've rejected you.

I got passed over for a PM role a few months ago due to lack of experience in one key area but I got on great with the hiring team and CEO. They felt I was a good fit and I've just started a newly created role within that business. When possible, a good employer will hire the person, not just the skillset.

It also helps that I interviewed with about 6 different companies within the last 6 months, it was excellent training and I really honed what I wanted to talk about, what I wanted to ask and how I dealt with difficult questions.

[the spoofer]

Michael D Higgins does not speak for me as President of Ireland. His latest disgusting act is to congratulate the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on assuming office. The sooner that little sh!t unreformed communist is gone the better.

[ronk]

Michael D Higgins does not speak for me as President of Ireland. His latest disgusting act is to congratulate the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on assuming office. The sooner that little sh!t unreformed communist is gone the better.

Ireland has maintained diplomatic relations with Iran since 1976. There's an Embassy on Mount Merrion Avenue. He speaks for us.

Why wouldn't he do his job as head of state?

[Ruckedtobits]

Zuckerberg's letter to a Senate Committee that Meta bowed to pressure from the White House to limit his company's coverage about Covid is pure rubbish.

Meta (and other Social Media operators) were requested to validate the content of any comment about Covid before publishing. Not 'muzzling' anybody but merely an instruction to exercise reasonable responsibility.

This is another attempt by Zuckerberg to influence American politics. Like contributions to various election candidates for various offices, Meta is only interested in spreading it's sphere of influence.

This is a non-story and only getting coverage because of the author, not the content.

[Ruckedtobits]

Regardless of existing contractual commitments, I believe that Leinster Rugby should NOW cancel any contractual relationship with Ticketmaster. The cited grounds for cancellation should be potential for bringing the reputation of Leinster Rugby into disrepute.

The vast majority of Leinster fans have doubtless suffered at very least frustration, if not loss, at the hands of Ticketmaster over the past few years. Despite any confidence the CEO may have in the technology and experience of the ticket-seller, the reality is that our association with them is a disaster waiting to happen. The horror of their behaviour in the sale of Oasis concert tickets is appalling and I hope they are legally and financially sanctioned.

[Dave Cahill]

Regardless of existing contractual commitments, I believe that Leinster Rugby should NOW cancel any contractual relationship with Ticketmaster. The cited grounds for cancellation should be potential for bringing the reputation of Leinster Rugby into disrepute.

The vast majority of Leinster fans have doubtless suffered at very least frustration, if not loss, at the hands of Ticketmaster over the past few years. Despite any confidence the CEO may have in the technology and experience of the ticket-seller, the reality is that our association with them is a disaster waiting to happen. The horror of their behaviour in the sale of Oasis concert tickets is appalling and I hope they are legally and financially sanctioned.

Yes, the IRFU is going to move away from a ticket seller for using the demand model of pricing for concerts that it uses itself for Rugby matches. Rugby supporters, clubs, provinces and the union are active supporters of ticket touting both formal and informal.

[The Doc]

Regardless of existing contractual commitments, I believe that Leinster Rugby should NOW cancel any contractual relationship with Ticketmaster. The cited grounds for cancellation should be potential for bringing the reputation of Leinster Rugby into disrepute.

The vast majority of Leinster fans have doubtless suffered at very least frustration, if not loss, at the hands of Ticketmaster over the past few years. Despite any confidence the CEO may have in the technology and experience of the ticket-seller, the reality is that our association with them is a disaster waiting to happen. The horror of their behaviour in the sale of Oasis concert tickets is appalling and I hope they are legally and financially sanctioned.

The artist chooses whether to use the high demand pricing model, not Ticketmaster.

Though I agree that Leinster should refuse to play any Gallagher in any of their teams



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[ronk]

The artist chooses whether to use the high demand pricing model, not Ticketmaster.

Though I agree that Leinster should refuse to play any Gallagher in any of their teams

It's their model, devised and operated by them.

They should at least have owned it rather than cowardly blaming the (also greedy) artists.

Leaving people waiting hours to get tickets and then finally giving them a short period of time to accept a deal on wildly different terms is predatory and abusive. It forces customers into making an unpleasant choice quickly.

At the very least with dynamic pricing they could have told people earlier.

Customers rightly feel that they've been mistreated.

Having such a vexatious (to customers) gatekeeper for ticketing has the overall effect of lowering demand for events.

[Dave Cahill]

Theres a lot of stuff at play here.

Ticketmaster are not a company famed for their interest in their customers - they're in a monopolistic position and offer services that no one else offers (due in part to their monopoly) that have become essential to venues and event organisors. They took a risk and invested heavily in new technology when others didn't and profited immensley from an almost entirely unregulated market which they have exploited relentlessly.

Bands really only have three sources of revenue these days, tourning, merchandise, and for the bigger bands, publishing. The best most artists can hope to do from the sale of physical media is to break even - bands used to tour to sell records/tapes/cds, now they release music to sell tickets. Only the truely huge global bands make money from streaming.

Demand pricing is an utter gouge, it's been used in a number of industries (airlines, hotels) for decade, but Ticketmaster 'perfected' it for events over a decade ago (Leinster have been 'delighted' to be using this for pricing match tickets since 14/15).

Ironically, that most venal of organisations, the Premier League, are the only ones who have taken action on this, successfully lobbying to have the sale of Premier League, Football League and FA Cup match tickets at above stated face value made a criminal offense in the UK (including a prohibition on demand pricing)