The Bearwood Boster Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Mmm just trying to imagine Southern Star in a low cut top ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Mmm just trying to imagine Southern Star in a low cut top ... I was just trying not to.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Actually I agree ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Truth, all the way. Don't get caught out later. As has been said turn it into a positive. If you are good at your job, it doesn't matter how you live your life. If you lived in rental accommodation would that make any difference. If you lived in a mansion with your very rich and prosperous parents, would that make a difference. Alfie Boe, lived on a park bench whilst at the Royal Clooage of Music. Alfie Boe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) I meet two, three and often four new people every day in my job. In chatting it often emerges I live on mebote. People are almost invariably fascinated and loving the idea, and feeling faintly 'edgy', saying they wished they could live on a bote too. Which of course they could, if they took the trouble. Even so, I can't remember ever getting a negative response. I'd definitely go out of my way to broach the subject at an interview, if only as a way of soaking up interview time and averting such cringing questions such as "what do you see as your biggest weakness?" Which are usually only asked when the interviewer has run out of ideas for interesting stuff to ask the victim, in my limited experience. Make their job easier and get yerself noticed! Edited January 29, 2016 by Mike the Boilerman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I agree. Why not be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pquinn Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 It's nobodys business where or how you live............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................except the governments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 A narrowboat is a type of barge... No it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty-ann Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That's what I'd do if I had a job interview. I am expecting to be interviewed for jobs in the Midlands this year, and I know one question I will be asked over and over again is "How can you work here when you live in Ramsgate, Kent?" And so I will have to explain that I won't be commuting daily but will be staying on the boat for a month or so at a time and then heading south for the weekend to collect the mail and get the good lady to do my washing. So I am already prepared for telling interviewers about the boat, and my prediction will be that far, far more will be interested in it than would have a problem with it. In fact living on the boat close to work will probably be seen as a good thing, ...however maybe ditch the low cut top...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta9 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 No it isn't Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 however maybe ditch the low cut top...... Our male readers may interpret that suggestion in a different way from the one which you intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty-ann Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Our male readers may interpret that suggestion in a different way from the one which you intended. I'm much to innocent to know what you mean.....simples thats me..sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm much to innocent to know what you mean.....simples thats me..sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hmm, yes. I've always thought working for a living is an over rated passtime. pastime ˈpɑːstʌɪm/ noun an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby. I was once asked at an interview to give an example of where I'd demonstrated "hands-on practical skills". I told them all about fitting out my boat and living aboard and they were quite impressed. I got the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamYam Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 This low cut thing might be a bit awkward esp if Karen Brady or the like is sat opposite asking the questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 It's nobodys business where or how you live............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................except the governments. And Wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlad Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Of course you have to be careful not to do too well incase they actually give you the job! (Possibly NSFW!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKhhne8mCs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larentia Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I meet two, three and often four new people every day in my job. In chatting it often emerges I live on mebote. People are almost invariably fascinated and loving the idea, and feeling faintly 'edgy', saying they wished they could live on a bote too. Which of course they could, if they took the trouble. Even so, I can't remember ever getting a negative response. I'd definitely go out of my way to broach the subject at an interview, if only as a way of soaking up interview time and averting such cringing questions such as "what do you see as your biggest weakness?" Which are usually only asked when the interviewer has run out of ideas for interesting stuff to ask the victim, in my limited experience. Make their job easier and get yerself noticed! Couldn't agree more! I meet people through work all of the time and I'm often asked where I live. When I say I live on my boat, people are intrigued and chatty about it. Surprising how many people say how they'd like to do just that. I've never encountered any prejudice and if I ever do, that ain't my problem baby! Be yourself & be happy with who you are and how you live. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Yes it is Credible links please Iona does regularly carry coal and wood on her roof but she's a leisure boat and deffo not a barge Edited January 31, 2016 by Ange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillergirl Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 My OH had a job with Royal Mail as a Christmas Casual last year . Made it to the face to face interview and through the second round with no issues. They do security checks on all prospective employees and that went ok with no problems. Never entered his head to say he lived anywhere but on the boat. Their response was they get a lot of boat people working for them at Christmas. They must have been happy with him as they offered him a full time job which he declined, so they said see you next year then. As long as you have an address trail it shouldnt be a problem. For utilities we use our invoice for the boat licence and a mobile phone bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Batty Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Do you disclose you live on a boat when you have an interview? Do you think there is any prejudice to boaters when it comes to jobs? I have a permanent mooring, but my post goes to my mums so that is the address on my cv. I have a meeting with a rather prestigious company and don't know if I should be upfront about my floaty home. During a very long interview for permanent part-time work with the owner of my present company, I was happy to raise the fact that I lived on a boat, but only after I sensed we were 'getting on'. By that point we liked each other and I was fairly confident I could do the work required and had something to offer. He had begun to talk in terms of my doing this and that in terms to upcoming projects and so on. BUT, after about five minutes further conversation, I had a strong feeling he was beginning to back-track on his initial enthusiasm in hiring me -- he wasn't sure about the 'boating thing'. I thought I was beginning to lose it. Note that I am not marina-based; we mostly continuously cruise. Sometimes commuting considerable distances from far-flung moorings by train and/or bus and/or bicycle. I could see that this way of living was simply out of his orbit, and because he was a very bright fellow he naturally had all sorts of questions over this that he couldn't immediately answer or compute. I was completely candid and told him that, although it seemed a strange lifestyle to him, it was completely 'normal' for me (and many others) and assured him that it wouldn't in any way affect my ability in doing the work required, showing up on time (one of his big worries was that I'd get tired of long commutes and soon quit), generally helping the company to move forward in the ways envisioned, ... My advice would be to tell the truth, but don't get carried away with the boaty details. It will just be too much of a distracton unless your interviewer(s) have some knowledge of liveaboard life. If you get the job, everyone will soon get to know all about your 'strange' ways of living on a boat and be full of questions about it. Most people think its wonderful ... even if they wouldn't do it themselves! Edited February 2, 2016 by Jim Batty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I didn't mention it... I chickened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Were you successful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I didn't mention it... I chickened out. Best of cluck then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hope this doesn't turn foul for you. Feather your nest whilst you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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