brillomaster Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thought i'd share a bit of good news! After the last four years managing market research projects for clients i have no interest in (skincare and healthcare products, and cheese ) and for a company that hasnt promoted anyone for 2 years, hasnt given payrises for 2 years, and after realising i was getting paid less than people who'd been in the company half the time i had, i decided enough was enough.... the work wasnt difficult, but just wasn't interesting or rewarding, so looked elsewhere.... So, i know i wanted to do something related to the thing i like... cars, and racing! was going to apply for the Aston Martin and Jag Landrover Grad Schemes, but happened to also look on the Prodrive website, since i know they're just down the road. And seems they were recruiting for a project coordinator, to start as soon as possible! winged them across a CV, and then one interview and some online aptitude tests later, they offered me a job! Massively massively pleased, so happy to be leaving a dead end job and working for possibly the most reputatble racing outfit in the UK, Prodrive! and yes, managed to negotiate a 24% pay rise for the same working hours, so dead chuffed! Going to be spending all day around cars and automotive technology - all they do is performance motoring! Only thing im worried about is that its 20 miles away - which equates to 9600 miles a year! dont really want to put that on the zed, so will probably buy a cheap diesel snotter just for commuting and keep the zed for weekends. but overall, really pleased! start on the 4th of December! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 All the best with the new job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 A big congratulations mate, some things are just meant to be! You must be dead excited and chuffed with this new adventure and Im looking forward to seeing lots of pics when your looking around various motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Congrats mate, all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Congrats and well done Mate Its a great feeling to have a new job, doing something that is more than just a job... if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Congratulations dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Buy a Subaru with PPP. It'd only be right! Sounds great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Congratulations matey, really well done. Bet you are chuffed. Too many people stay in jobs they dont enjoy because they dont want to take the risk - good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Buy a Subaru with PPP. It'd only be right! Sounds great, well done! Well done fella, wish you all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Hey well done matey, I know exactly where they are and jealous of your achievement, that would be one company I'd love to work for. Next a scooby on the list then If you get any free rally tickets you know where I am All the best in your new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Congrats mate Hope it all works out for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Great news - really good to hear news like this And Prodrive have moved on from their Subaru glory days - Dave Richards has certainly moved things on there https://careers.prodrive.com/Home.aspx?MenuID=QSAukis1tlc= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yes unfortunately the long standing subaru partnership has ended - nowadays they're mainly preparing all the Aston Martin GT cars, and the mini countryman WRC cars. They did take me to their museum/show off room after the interview... lots of lovely motors, including a rothmans metro 6R4, numerous world championship winning subarus, Aston Martin DBR9, BAR Honda F1 car, and a rather tasty Gulf liveried Lola LMP1 car.... if im ever having a bad day i'll just take a wander round there to get my spirits up! i unfortunately wont be working with race cars, ill be on the automotive technology side, but still, it'll all be chassis development and optimisation, the famous prodrive active differentials, and then fabrication of other components and composite materials. However im no engineer so i wont be doing that myself, but i'll be making sure that the projects run on time and on budget I am a bit nervous, but hopefully i'll pick it up quickly - plus my passion for all things automotive hopefully shone through in the interview - anything that makes a car go, stop or corner better is well up my street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Well done mate - but 20 miles each way!!!! I'd tell em where to stuff it! (Pppfffftt! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Shame that BMW only entered the WRC officially for one year and that along with Ford they are withdrawing from direct involvement - but the good news is Prodive will still be involved with them. http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-207441.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Wow nice one mate! Thats a bit of a change but definately for the good. Sure they have some loaner cars about the place you can borrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nice one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Congratulations!!! You'll have to get Zedley back again to take him on some new adventures!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Great news this is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetranquilbass Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Congratulations mate, know how you feel as have just been offered a new job myself which have accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 If they ever need a Credit Manager just let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Congratulations - that sound great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 All the very best with the new J.O.B.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well done! I'm currently undergoing a change of career, not a big deal but it's different to the stuff i have been doing! A change is as good as a rest so they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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