finding work if i moved....

[annie_d]

Years ago (when nurses made beds) i imagine they needed to be trim in order to bend and squezze in between the beds. Nowadays as their biggest tasks are documenting careplans and risk assessments i suppose size isn't an issue.

[Cassandra]

Surely they still have to assist less mobile patients getting in and out of beds and what happens in an emergency like cardiac arrest if they are expected to run with emergency equipment. Or does that only happen in ER

[peteroldracer]

They can only help immobile patients as a team, due to risk of back strain etc, and as for running, this is probably a sackable - sorry, I mean suspending-from-work-for-a-few-days-as-one-rarely-can-be-sacked-from-a-public-service-job-except-as-part-of-cost-cutting - offence! Running would stir up all the dust and germs, leading to an outbreak of C dificil, which as everyone knows results in the dismissing or suspension of senior managers if more than sixty patients die, and the media find out.

[Cassandra]

No danger of George Clooney running to my bedside then

[annie_d]

They would not help an immobile person as a team...they would use a hoist.
Suspended? 4 of my colleagues have been sacked in the past 18 months!

[peteroldracer]

4 of my colleagues have been sacked in the past 18 months!

What was the reason for their dismissal annie? I don't mean to pry for the details, but was it basically financial - ward closures, change of policy etc - or because they were simply no good at the job, or stole too many NHS pillowcases and towels?!
I used to go to dinner parties with a senior hospital administrator years ago, who was frustrated by not being able to sack thieving porters and nurses because of the strength of the unions protecting their (undeserving) members. He reckoned nearly every house of his staff would have several items embossed with the AHE name. As for removing incompetent staff, this was virtually impossible, even up to consultant level.

[annie_d]

2 for assault. 1 for threatening behaviour and one for indecent exposure. It's a funny old job! Needless to say there are not many people clamouring to work where I do and we are VERY understaffed. The people I work with (clients, not staff)are adept at making accusations and given the Human Rights Act and the susceptibility of Social Services to believe the "vulnerable adults" there are not many nurses who are happy to work with this client group or the pay they get and take the risk of being investigated after an accusation from a client

[annie_d]

Just re-read your reply pete. oh yes! PLENTY of thieves but you are right. there is absolutely NO chance of them getting sacked. or those who never come in on pay day...or weekend.

[peteroldracer]

Rather you than me, annie - rather you than me!

[annie_d]

Hopefully not for long. I have my eye on the end of the tunnel. My permanent move to Spain. x

[spanish_lad]

http://www.andalucia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=95223 check this thread out, a 19 year old moving to spain with her parents to the same area, has no spanish or experience in anything other than "holistic therapy"...nobody has any ideas for her either.

think carefull about spain unless you have a wad of cash in your pocket when you come over.

[detourer]

The problems of ex-pat employment have been discussed on this and other forums many times. My observations are based on the location and surrounding area where I now live [between AEG and Coin].

Nearly all the Brits I know work for other Brits who in turn work for the Brit community. Very few earn more than a min wage. Those that I know who work for the Spanish earn even less.

Self employed? I don’t remember the size of the ex-pat community but if you lump it together it probably amounts to the population of a small UK village/town. Would you survive in that sort of catchment area in the UK? If not then you certainly will not here. The “spend” per-head here is quite low compared to the UK. Of course there are exceptions. My 18 year old daughter is doing very very well in the entertainment business both in Spain and elsewhere. But she did have the initial financial support from myself…

Then there is the other side of the coin…….employing Ex-Pats…..Frankly a nightmare. I have found them to be generally skiveing, idol, unreliable and untrustworthy. To date the exercise in local employment has been a disaster and caused far more problems than it is/was worth. Result, I am re-employing ex-employees and re-locating them from the UK. I will concede that our business is quite unique and specialist…….but……

Thankfully 99.9% of our business is UK generated so I do not have to look or rely locally.

The other thing I leant quite quickly was the re-invented life and past many seem to have. I have been seeking a business partner for my business [getting old and tired]. Many of the experts and business types soon fell by the wayside when questioned. Comfortable finances were a myth, impressive properties were rented etc etc…..I can only grin and ask why? Again, I have switched my enquiries and thoughts towards the UK…..

[katy]

Your last para is exactly right. Seen people in big villas claiming to be rich, they turn out to be rented and disappear suddenly leaving a trail of debt. A friend who employs Brits tells me that many young families come out with the proceeds of the recent housing boom in the UK. Rent and spend a couple of years blowing in the 50 thousand or so.

[spanish_lad]

To date the exercise in local employment has been a disaster and caused far more problems than it is/was worth. Result, I am re-employing ex-employees and re-locating them from the UK. I will concede that our business is quite unique and specialist…….but……

i know no arabic, but i do speak spanish and can drive anything anywhere, i'm willing to learn and we have previously met. i'm willing to give anything that you can throw at me a try. would you consider taking me on ?

[frank]

Can't fault your enthusiasm, you deserve a break!
Go on! Give 'im a job!

[Campo Kenny]

Give the lad a job. I think he'll be a good'un with no hassles.

[dido72]

I reckon he is a really hard worker, you could do a lot worse, go on give him a go

[katy]

Yes, he sounds a good all rounder and level headed