exciting job change for me

after 8 long years working for my brother - NEVER work for family - I decided I badly need a change in job. A few weeks ago there was a job advertised for a 'Plant Buyers Assistant' in a garden centre not too far away. I got my application form and sent it off. The next day I got a phone call asking me to come for an interview whenever I wanted!! So I went on the Friday when I working half day. The interview lasted an hour and a half but it flew in. The interviewer told me he told his secretary when he saw who was applying he told her to get me in quick before I went elsewhere. Before I left he asked me to return the following Friday to meet the buyer. On the Saturday there was a letter in the post offering me the job. mY pay is up by £5000/$7500 a year, I get 7 more days holiday bringing me up to 20 plus the usual Bank Holidays, Easter etc. I told him I have a 10 day break pid for in the Czech Republic, and 4 other weekends away which may go against me getting the job. He told me they dont consern him. Whatever I pay into a pension scheme he will match. He says I can start when I want up to the middle of February so I quit this job on Christams Eve and start on the first Monday after New Year.

What a Christmas present!!

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mark, I'm just thrilled for you. Everyone should have a job they like. I hope it's everything you want it to be. Merry Christmas:)

thanks tiG

I forgot to say that we will travel go to England, Scotland and Europe to see other garden centres to look for ideas. The owner and a member of staff recently returned from trade fair in the US. I hope will be allowed next year

I can't imagine a job that would suit you any better!! Congratulations.

wow, sounds even better!

So happy for you! sounds like the perfect combination.

Wow Mark! You hit the mother load! Congrats!!!

Congratulations Mark, your new job sounds wonderful.

Congrats on the new job, Mark. Earning a living doing what you love is a blessing. I'm very happy for you.

Cheri'

Congratulations, Mark...........this is a wonderful opportunity for you!.........happy gardening.....Elaine

Congratulations, Mark! I am so happy for you.

Mark, congratulations from Michigan. What a wonderful christmas present,now your knowledge pays off!

Great Mark!
I am very glad that you got the job. You're great man to that job!

Its so great for you to get a job in a feild that you love.I know you'll do great!

Brilliant news mark, the perfect job at last!
Good luck
Happy Christmas!

Mark, this is so exciting. What a great find for both of you. I know the business is lucky to find you. As most of the people above have mentioned, it is so nice to find a job in something you enjoy doing anyway...and you get paid for it.

We all wish you the best of luck.

Donna

So many of us do what we need/have to do for money. The blessed do what they love to do and get paid for it. It's your turn Mark, wohoo

Congrats Mark!

Mark, you will be very successful, doing what you do best. Congrats!

What a dream of a job, Congratulations big time are in order, Mark. Way to go.

It sounds like a perfect match of job and talent. Congratulations, let us know how it goes.

Congrats - always a delight to get a dream job!!

Mark, that's wonderful! God has answered the cry of your heart!

Mark, Best wishes in your new position. Know you will do well and so nice to find a job you will be happy in. Donna

thanks everyone. I'll kepp you posted on what it's like

Rarely do we see people getting jobs of their interests these days! Lucky that you have found what your inner soul desired, I beleive. Congratulations and best wishes in your new endeavour.

That is such wonderful news! I am sure you will excel at your new job!

So will your new screen name be Markarod? Congrats Ernie

You have made my day. I wish I had pursued a career in horticulture long ago, but I did not realize it would be such a passion later on.
I don't understand the reference to the Czech Republic. Were you working there?

That is awewome, Mark. Congratulations.

Woodie he doesnt mind that I have booked a 10 day trip to see the famous rock gardens that the Czechs create. Nothing like westerners rock piles

Mark,
..Lucky you.......What a wonderful way to start the year with a new employer that is in appreciation of what they are getting. You will awake every morning looking forward to doing something you love =)
Best of luck my friend.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
Shirley
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Congratulations Mark! What a great way to start the New Year!

thank you thank you thank you

This is the only job I have ever looked forward to my first day at work

Mark, this is wonderful news and then to have a boss who was so anxious to get you! Congratulaations!

Mark, that is such great news! I also add my congratulations, and it is even better that they knew who you were before you met with them. Your reputation is growing...

And it sounds more likely that your hoped-for trip to the US will come off next year. At company expense, no less!

Kathy

It's very strange when people know who I am without me knowing them.

This evening I was at a talk on the N Ireland Open Garden Scheme. The theme was a year of gardens showing the highlights of the open gardens. Anyway, I over heard someone saying to another "That's Mark Smyth from the radio. The guy with the Snowdrops and Geraniums" another chirped in saying he's the same person who goes on TV talking about bats. I looked round giving a knowing smile and hadnt a clue who they were. It got conservation going and it ended up that lots of people knew of me.

Lupinelover I cant push my luck just yet.

Congratulations Mark! Now you'll need to start an international mail order department at that garden center!