26-07-2008, 12:01
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by Impz2002
I passed my telephone interview last night so i just need to wait to be called for an assesment !
Im not applying to be in a call center im applying to be a field tech which obviously does include dealing with people face to face so i do have the experience.
Impz
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Congratulations for getting through the first interview. Good luck on the Open Day. Do you have any idea when it will be?
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26-07-2008, 14:30
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by monkey2468
With regards to the text I have put in bold, the opposite is true, they are taking on 200 apprentices and perm staff. Also you take your van home but have no private use.
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Good to see then because as when my friend worked there, there was no chance of any permenant positions. Probably down to the whole merger and restructure of the company thing then.
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26-07-2008, 18:27
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
Why do you want to work for VM?
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26-07-2008, 18:56
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by eth01
Why do you want to work for VM?
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is the answer 4?
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26-07-2008, 20:18
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by piggy
is the answer 4?
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Impz, but if you do already yourself or if it's something you've considered... i'd like to know 
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30-07-2008, 16:39
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by eth01
Impz, but if you do already yourself or if it's something you've considered... i'd like to know |
Im not sure what your asking me there ? care to expand ?
Impz
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30-07-2008, 17:25
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by Impz2002
Im not sure what your asking me there ? care to expand ?
Impz
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the idea behind wanting to become a VM techie.
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30-07-2008, 17:58
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by mikey
As far as I know, the techs take their vans home every night.
But, they dont get private use of the vans.
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You can use the van privately if you opt in for private use ,but then you do have to pay for the use in being taxed for it and the fuel .
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30-07-2008, 19:03
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by Quam256
You can use the van privately if you opt in for private use ,but then you do have to pay for the use in being taxed for it and the fuel .
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of course..
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30-07-2008, 20:48
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
New starters are not given the option to use the van for private use
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30-07-2008, 21:02
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by eth01
the idea behind wanting to become a VM techie.
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I like meeting people and i like helping people sort their problems. Plus i have a good knowledge of cable in general and i think it will be fun ! it just sounds like something i would really enjoy !
Plus the money aint bad either
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30-07-2008, 21:48
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by Impz2002
I like meeting people and i like helping people sort their problems. Plus i have a good knowledge of cable in general and i think it will be fun ! it just sounds like something i would really enjoy !
Plus the money aint bad either
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if you say so.... 
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31-07-2008, 16:43
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
What happens on these open days then, Is it shirt and tie time or are they more informal? and what sort of things do they ask you? I need to know as i have just passed my telephone interview and am just waiting on the assesment!
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31-07-2008, 17:02
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
I am an in house service tech and have been for 12 years.
Yes YOU DO take your van home, its your office on wheels!. New starters ARE NOT allowed private use of the van though.
All mileage for new starters is classed as business, ie, home to first job business, last job to home business.
The vans have trackers fitted to them so be warned, do not use your van on your day off!!
Cheers
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31-07-2008, 22:50
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Re: Working as a tech for VM
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Originally Posted by Dambuster
I am an in house service tech and have been for 12 years.
Yes YOU DO take your van home, its your office on wheels!. New starters ARE NOT allowed private use of the van though.
All mileage for new starters is classed as business, ie, home to first job business, last job to home business.
The vans have trackers fitted to them so be warned, do not use your van on your day off!!
Cheers
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and what those "trackers" do... is a different story.
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