I've been offered to work as a switchboard operator in a hotel just out of London.I'm from Italy and having trouble finding a job here.Do you reckon it's worth it?They also give me an accommodation and all meals at 85£ per week.
2007-03-20 08:59:52 · 11 answers · asked by Brenno 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This sounds like a good start for someone in a new country it may not be how you want to spend your working life but it gives you the chance to find your feet and look for a better career.
2007-03-20 09:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your own accommodation would cost you a fortune, but the wages they are offering is below minimum wage
You have no stated how many hours that they expect you to work, but I bed the room you are offered will be very basic and there will be rules on bringing people back.......
I would hold out and look around a bit more, van drivers here bet paid about 400 per week for standard 8 hours a day
2007-03-20 16:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to factor everything involved - you can't find a job ,
they offer you a job that's not paying well but will give you meals and such . what is the average cost of the meal plus what ever else their offering and then it will be much easier to make up your mind. point being you'll have a job # 2 you will not go hungry & # 3 if housing is involved you won't need a place to stay if you do what your told and stay out of trouble . with all of this figured into the pay i would tell you that yes it is definitely worth taking the job.
2007-03-20 16:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the job, it,s a good start and you can save money and look for other work, if you do not like it. Meals and Accommodation cost a lot , one room would cost you most of your 85pounds the food would cost whats left. The wage is not fantastic but it,s a start. Good Luck, Amigo.
2007-03-21 01:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad at all but be careful. when they said meal what type food?, how many hours and days will u b working plus ur holiday entitlments.
Before you start the job make sure u get the above information in writing (u can email them) so no confusion.
Good luck girl!!
2007-03-20 16:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by SMB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
accommodation and free meals are a huge bonus in a job, it means you can save up all your spare money in case you lose your job. Why not take this job if you cant find another you want?!
2007-03-20 16:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hotels, particularly rich hotels in London, are well known for not paying employees much money and the money you are being offered is not much. It could, however, lead you to a better job in the future.
2007-03-20 16:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having trouble finding work then yes at least you have money and a roof over your head can always look for something better .
2007-03-20 16:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
£ 85 is not a lot for a weeks work ,accomodation and food will make up for low wages,but you dont say how many hours you will be doing.be carefull they dont take advantage.
2007-03-20 16:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by omex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it and be on the look out for something else.
2007-03-20 16:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by ANDREW J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋