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Ex's help getting a job

  • 30-06-2009 12:13pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    i'm unemployed and desperately need a job. my ex (who broke up with me) rang me last week about a job in the company he used to work for and said he could forward my cv to them. he now works in the same area and i don't fancy running into him but i do need to work very badly and i'm desperate but i don't like the idea of my ex helping me out but should i go ahead and give my cv anyway?

    I'm not a bit proud but would it be weird accepting his help?


Comments

  • #2
    Miss Fluff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,673 ✭✭✭Miss Fluff


    I'd bite his hand off to be honest. He no longer works in the company and I think it is a very generous gesture on his part, grab it with both hands tbh.


  • #3
    humanji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    Yeah, I'd say you'd be insane not to take it. If and when you bump into him it may be awkward, but it'll be worth it to have a steady income.


  • #4
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    How long ago did the two of you break up, and how do you still feel about him?

    TBH though, work can be rarer than hens' teeth at the moment, so if you think that you can deal with the possibility of seeing him, then I'd say go for it.


  • #5
    Slow Motion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,831 ✭✭✭Slow Motion


    OP it's a job! Take it if you can and as soon as you can. How many people have lost their jobs recently? I am sure you and your ex can work around any awkwardness like mature adults. Don't wait to long or someone else will get there before you.


  • #6
    Agent J
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭Agent J


    Desperate times require desperate measures.

    Just because you take a job their doesn't mean you have to stop looking for work elsewhere. Its a lot easier to get a job while having a job at the moment.


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  • #7
    Sleipnir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,513 ✭✭✭Sleipnir


    Take the offer!


  • #8
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    dudara wrote: »
    How long ago did the two of you break up, and how do you still feel about him?

    OP here, we broke up about 5 months ago and I'm still crazy about him but it doesn't matter now anyway cos the job is gone and I could kick myself for hanging around thinking about my feelings blah blah blah.

    I'm so p-ed off with myself right now.


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