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I get the feeling that Wigan is pretty well covered between internals and transfers in. I've asked to be considered for other depots but as I've had no reply I don't know if it's possible. I'll try ringing again. Like you say, we're not important to them. We're neither customers or employees...

I'm dragging this old thread out of retirement. How many of us are currently sat in the Northern talent pools and for how long? I've been in the talent pool for nearly a year and have had very little contact with HR since last October. I don't want to keep pestering and I don't consider a...

Thanks, that's the impression that I got. Hopefully they were right with their requirements and it will happen next year. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Out of interest, why is there high demand to transfer to Wigan?

The lack of communication has been a constant frustration, just an email to update us every now and again would be nice. It is a hard decision but I'm not getting any younger and I need things to start moving. Of course, I could go for the conductor roll, get nowhere with it and then have blown...

Wonder if i should go for Wigan. I'm in the drivers talent pool for Wigan but I don't feel anything will come from that after nearly a year. Certainly not heard anything that suggests there will be a change soon. Wonder if being in the talent pool would prejudice being a conductor as it would...

Good info Llama and the wording of a true diplomat!

Thanks Llama, so from an insiders perspective, what do you think our chances are?

It has been a surprise after the initial rush through the assessments and mention of positions becoming available quickly. Unfortunately things ground to a halt for unknown reasons. I don't know if there has ever been as big a recruitment drive by northern before, we know there are potentially...

I wouldn't say that I'm bursting with confidence.

I'm another one for Wigan. The lack of communication is frustrating, just an acknowledgement that we're still in the mix would be welcome. I assume there are good reasons why there has been no action, the franchise renewal and electrification may have a bearing on things. They do say that the...

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

Oh dear, that's not good for me or David then. We applied for posts advertised for Wigan depot.

Yep, there's been rumours about Manchester but Wigan hasn't been mentioned much at all.

It certainly is. The assessments feel like an age ago. I was made redundant earlier in the year due to the business failing and have been in my "temporary" job for nearly four months. Still waiting patiently, just not holding my breath.

The excitement stage is over for me. If I get an offer before autumn I'll be very happy. I'm just investigating other options so I'm prepared should a job offer not materialise.

Well done Red, must be a great feeling. You'll have to keep us updated on how the training goes.

Hi, which depot do you work out of? Is there much talk between staff about vacancies?

Papa Luigi's in Wigan are doing some good deals. Any pizza or pasta for £3.95 on a Monday between 12-2pm and 5-9.30pm. That's value, right there. On the job front...........nowt.

Great, thanks. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- How are things going?

How many people are there on each course?