First things first – Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to drop by, post comments, links, and suggested reading articles. I’m somewhat infamous amongst friends for taking an eternity to reply to email, so I’ve gotta apologise off the bat, for any delays – I promise I’ll try and get round to them [...]
A4E – The Initial Interview.
Initially I was going to try and cover this in one post, however it would be quite long, so I’ve decided to split it into three seperate posts: A4E – The Initial Interview. [This Post] Claiming back Travel Costs – Both from External Providers, and the Jobcentre itself. A4E – Online Assessments & Communities. Once [...]
A4E Also send Promotional Booklets
At least one of which, called “Welcome Aboard!” could be filed in the comedy section of most book stores. There are a few points within the booklet that raised a few flags, as it where, however, one line, on page 13 most definitely made me smile: “…you may decide to amend your original plan. (Because [...]
A4E – At least they send letters quickly…
I’m about to upgrade my computer to Windows Seven, so there might not be any further updates for a few days, which is guess is lucky, as not all that much is happening at the moment. However, as mentioned yesterday, A4E told me they’d be sending me further details through the post. Well, to be [...]
A4E – We have First Contact…
I’ve just, within the last 5 minutes, got off the phone with A4E, and now have a little bit more information, though the emphasis is on the little. Basically I’ve been booked an appointment with a “Career Coach“, which will take place on Tuesday morning, at 9am. When I asked if I needed to bring [...]
Due to sign-on tomorrow – still no word from A4E
This isn’t a full-length post, just a quick update really. On Monday 5th October, I had to attend a Flexible New Deal Interview (it’s the post below this one), where, despite not being told much (due, seemingly, to the lack of information the Jobcentre had provided their staff with) other than the fact I’d be [...]
Flexible New Deal – Organised Chaos?
As mentioned previously today saw me up nice and early, keen and eager, ready for my Flexible New Deal interview / appointment / induction / indoctrination at my local Jobcentre Plus. Upon arriving at 9:20 for my 9:30 appointment, I was promptly called over at 9:45am by a member of staff, who did her best [...]
Another A4E Statistic?
Just a quick update – I’ve just finished my Flexible New Deal appointment and found out which organisation I’ll be dealing with, and it’s not promising. I’m now a member of the A4E “Family”. Based on what I’ve read, and been told, I can’t help but think I’d be better off in Prison I’m also [...]
Flexible New Deal – The day has arrived.
In just under 2.5 hours I’ll be sitting in the Jobcentre, waiting for my “introduction” to the Flexible New Deal. I used the speech marks because although the “Flexible” New Deal is being marketed as something new and exciting, I can’t help but think that when it all boils down, it’ll probably be similar to [...]
