Well, this past week has been ok. Had interview at estate agent on Monday and it went nicely. It's a new start-up (opened in April), so very brave and therefore interesting. There is only one person working, woman in her late 30s, with part-time help from her family. It's being funded by the woman's father, so let's hope it's not a case of indulging a spoilt daughter! She knows her stuff as she's been in the business awhile and there are already a sizable amount of properties on the books - mostly rental but with some sales. Salary was mentioned in hushed tones. I was asked what I was on in my last job; I told her and watched her jaw drop slightly before saying " I wish I was on that now". I jumped in quickly explaining I didn't expect that figure as I appreciate that estate agencies use commission, however, there was no mention
of a basic salary. I expect it to be low, but it will still be more than I am currently earning and I am rather keen to give it a go. One minor problem if the job is offered: car. A car is needed and they can't afford to provide one but I sold my car last year (before being unemployed as
I hardly used it). I am resourceful though and have arranged to borrow a friend's car for a couple of weeks before committing to buying one. The woman contacted me on Thursday saying she hasn't been able to discuss it with her father, so I am still waiting. There will be news next week as I will push.Today I have just finished the green belt relay around London: 12.2 miles yesterday and 10.5 miles today. The terrain on the 10.5 mile section was just a little bit difficult as I was unprepared because of last minute changes (I was originally running seven miles on day two on an easier route). I had to run up Boxhill and across the North Downs: beautiful scenery, dodging tree stumps, knackering but rewarding. It's similar to the workplace with clients making last minute amendments to jobs and throwing schedules out the window, however, we adapt and do it. I'm feeling quiet pleased with myself.
