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Old 24th Aug 2006, 04:15
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njsboi- yeah I know, stressing is what I do best hahahah. I'm sure you gave them the right address hahahahah. Any bets now that you have said that, you will get your welcome pack in the mail tonight oe tomorrow
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NjsBoi- Hun i'm still waiting for the email with the link to the "welcome aboard" booklet too. And i dont think my contract has arrived yet either.
I used my mum's address in Oz for that... i DO NOT want my contract getting lost in the mail in Dubai!!
DJ recruitment rang me on Tuesday, she had to clarify something with me.
I asked her about the link etc, and she said she's still waiting for training to get back to her about something. But she is on the case and we'll get it soon!! 3 weeks and 4 days til we start training!! WOOO!!

FYD- YAY!! I know exactly what you mean about the "heart attack" you felt!
I DID THAT TOO... !! You are SO still in the running! and yes, i think its all to do with ground schools etc! Keep thinking positive....and i know it can get you down all the waiting, but i'm SURE it will pay off soon enough!

STF- Loving those diary entries..... OH MY GOD.. the wings night thing... I had to do one of those for Emirates 4 years ago... hahaha.. and now i do another one.... hmmmm... time to start thinking about it now!
Njsboi... we gotta rock that place with ours ok, we'll start brainstorming on day 1 of training!!!

Right... i'm off for some pampering... hair nails and massage... then drinkies with mates. In exactly 2 weeks, i'll be 2 hours into my 16 hour flight home!!
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Virgin Blue Training Ground School. Diary Entry

Virgin Blue Training School. Week 4. Day 4. August 24, 2006.
6 Days to go

I am exhausted.

We are still in the post section of training.. This morning we went through the safety demonstration (you know where they all stand in the aisle and point out the exits, show you how to use an oxygen mask etc...). I am going to really mess it up ! I can feel it in my waters!

Then we learnt about the On Board Trainer - (which for those who aren't familiar with DJ practices is a little machine that is like a cash register that records all the food and drink we sell on board. Then it was lunch time and after lunch we went to have a look at the catering company that stocks our bars, our snacks etc... It was interesting and we even got a little thankyou gift for coming down - a bottle of water and a snack pack of cheese and bikkies. It was yummy! This afternoon we learnt about what happens from the moment you get to the airport to start your duty until the time we are sitting down for takeoff. I was going to sleep in this afternoons class, but I am glad that there is only 6 days of training school left. I am over the whole classroom thing already! I mean that in a good way - I just want to get out online and put it all into practice.

Anyway, I am not too sure about what is happening tomorrow, but I think that next Wednesday, we are off to Brisbane for some talks etc... but we have to wait and see if the aircraft isn't too full... The last 2 training courses had to cancel their trip to Brisbane for that day as the flight was full, and as we travel on Standby, we didn't get on

Anyway, I will keep you posted as to what happens tomorrow.

Cheers,

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Angel Hi!

Yay FYD. Pays to not stress. Sometimes I wonder if thinking positively [even if you don't really feel that confident, as happens at times] just wills good news. I will put that into play next time with DJ. Though I know how negative we can all be against our own selves at times.

STF, Only 6 more days, that's soo close to the finish line. Lucky duck! I am curious about this talk about your behaviour being watched post the training as BHP has mentioned or am I catching the wrong end of the stick?

Oh, and.. I am flying MEL - SYD in mid Sept, with Virgin Blue so I am pretty excited. Even just to see the uniform again and the service in action, I will most def. be jealous and all that. You might be crewing my flight! Not that I'd know who you were though and vice versa.. Haha.

Good Luck everyone for all your future paths. May we all get there in the not-too-distant future! And STF go get some well earned rest. Have a bubble bath!

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Old 24th Aug 2006, 11:21
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Haha Sylphie, you're travelling VB next month, I am too, but in November. Just this afternoon, my bf and I have booked ourselves flights to Tassie (I've always wanted to go to the chocolate factory!!) for a few days VB are having a birthday sale, as y'all probably already know... I'll post details of my flight closer to the date, perhaps I'll see someone on the flight?? Maybe even you STF! But hopefully we'll have gone for that coffee and Krispy Kreme by then hahaha

Awww Hostee, are you gonna miss Dubai? Didya make lots of friends there, outside of work?

The other day I called up a restaurant to see what time they were closing (we wanted to go out for dinner) and they were closing soonish, so we didn't bother going, but since I was still on the phone, I asked if they had any work there for nights and weekends, the manager said to come in sometime this Friday and she'll see me... hmmm... I'm not too dead-set on getting this job, I only want it to gain some recognised customer service experience in hospitality, and hopefully put my RSA to some use! Then when I reapply to VB next year, there'll be more on my resume

This 'wings' night, is it like a fun 'graduation' night that airlines have?? Where you gotta do silly acts? Sounds great!!

STF.... am living for your posts jks, nah its so good to get an idea of what to expect in training school... wow, its tough not only on the body, but the mind too! You poor thing... well, at least there are only 6 more days to go!! It'll all be worth it, I bet. Like someone once wrote on pprune, once you get the buzz of working as a FA, you don't wanna do anything else.

Actually, I think you once said that to me! lol
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Old 25th Aug 2006, 00:33
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No Training School Till January

I CAN"T BELIeVE IT (sob sob sob)

A girl I know who is already flying for VB just rang me then, and said she was just in the uniform shop and asked the woman or someone that was in there about the next training school- obviously she said there is one in September, but the next one after that won't be until January!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How bad is that. That is so far away, and that still doesn't guarantee that I will be chosen for this bunch. Another girl I know that flys for VB said that they are really low in staff at the moment so it is all very confusing. I don't know why they would bother having more VRD's then people to fill spots on the planes etc. Of course I'm going to wait for as long as it takes, but still thats four months away.
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They just rang my references

Well one of my references just emailed me to tell me they had called. She missed the call and wants to speak to me before she calls them back. The other reference is in my office. I actually heard her phone ring a few hours ago but she was on the phone and turned her mobile to silent. I asked her if it was a private number and she said it was. AAAhhh that would have been them. They better call her back soon.

I wonder how long between getting your references checked and the medical!!!

I obviously won't be able to go to the Sept 18th training due to needing to give 4 weeks notice here.

But yay, I just thought I would let you all know
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Don't panic FYD - there will be another training school after September 18.

Hi guys!

Just got home from training school. I am sorry I didn't write much yesterday, but I was absolutely buggered when I got home.

Wow - FYD! YAY! I am sooooo excited for you!!! I know that there is going to be another group after the September 18 group (Group 89) and Group 90 I believe might just be the last group this year... Maybe at the end of September, early October... They should be sending you to a medical soon. My fingers are crossed!

Julesz, I am still waiting for that coffee and donut from KK's. PM me your flight details, and I will put in a bid to be on your flight - but you need to do that ASAP. I wouldn't mind doing a Tasmania Flight - I might even get an overnighter out of it!!!

Other than that, as you all know - I only have a week left. WOO HOO

Oh, and before I forget, Wings night is a night where we all get together, bring along 2 of our family and friends, and we go to a venue, and they present us with our "Wings Badges" - they provide a limited amount of alcohol, and then we have to do a song or a skit or a presentation to the people who have come to see us (our family, friends, our trainers), and then we get blind drunk (because we don't go in our uniforms) and have a good time in general. Ok - moving right along.

Virgin Blue Training School. Week 4, Day 5. August 25, 2006.
5 days of training left!

Well guys the countdown is on - Only 5 full days of training left. I am a bit scared and alot excited but it should be great to be out online. I am really picturing myself on that cart now!

Today we had a very mixed day. We were meant to have a presentation done this afternoon by a "guest speaker" but she was not able to make it down from Brisbane. This morning we talked about our performance with customers, and with the job and good vs. bad. We also did some role plays - and some were absolutely hysterical. One group had a go at doing "the correct way to do a safety demo" which was fine, but then they did the "incorrect way to do a safety demo" which was really funny. The girls in that group were pointing out the exits as if they couldnt care less which direction they were pointing to with one hand, turning around and laughing, and with the oxygen masks they were swinging them around really casually - oh, it was sooooo funny!!!

After lunch we had a few more discussions about what our customers expected of us etc.. and guest care, and how we should interact with them. After that, they gave us the good news that they wouldn't give us the homework work sheet for homework, and that they would give it to us then and there... so we could complete and hand it in on the spot. We did that and then they gave us some time to practice/orgaise our skit for the wings night presentation. Our group has absolutely no idea!!!! I just hope that we are all drunk when we do it - it will probably look alot better.

Anyway, I am off now - this will be the first complete weekend off - I am soo excited about it too!!! Tonight I might even go luggage shopping for my overnight bag - exciting times!!!

Until Monday (or until I have something else to say), take care.

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Old 25th Aug 2006, 22:39
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Smile NO Schools until Jan

HI all, sorry to hear your distress over no schools until Jan, that fits with what we are hearing internally! But do keep in mind that they have just embarked on the fleet upgrade for the seat back tv's. This means at least two aircraft offline at any one given time to start with. This is until the new aircraft already TV fitted arrive through the rest of the year then the hurt will ease. This may explain why there is a lull in Training between Oct and Jan. Believe me, I had to wait seven months and I was an internal applicant, but in hind sight even the seven months went fairly quickly.
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Seektofly- wow only 5 full days to go. Good on you girl, we are all so proud of you and excited of course. Yay, shopping for an overnight bag. OMG I'm beside myself with excitement just reading your post.

Anyway, I'm such a loser - I have the biggest hangover and am on here typing away (see can't you feel my dedication to this site and VB)hahahah.

Ok the reason for my hangover is that I went to see Eskimo Joe at the Forum (in Melbourne) last night. They are soooo good, and he has the sexiest voice. I actually didn't drink too much but my head is pounding!!!!!!

Anyway, my reference rang the HR woman in Brisbane that had called and she said she think she passed the questions she asked (i bloody hope she did). She spoke to the HR woman for around 15 minutes. The first question she asked was "did you work directly with ....." and she said no. The woman said "oh I see" as in "oh that could be a problem", but then she said she saved it and said "but I know exactly what she did every day and her work ethic blah blah blah". How much do you think they take references into account when employing someone? I mean I made it through the VRD because they like ME but then when they do a reference check, do you think there minds can be swayed by the reference? As if your going to choose someone that would give you a bad rap anyway - but still you never know My reference is aamazing and she said she only had great things to say about me, but the fact she told the HR woman that she didn't work directly with me etc is a bit concerning. Also, they never rang my other reference back. Geez they didn't really try did they? They rang once, she didn't answer, and then didn't even try again. Weird I say.

How long between checking references and ringing me for a medical do you think??
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Cool FYD - try not to panic!!!

Hi guys

Not another diary entry today, but just wanted to say that there is generally a week between the time that they start ringing your refs. and the time that they call you up to send you for a medical.

As far as your ref saying that she wasn't directly supervising you, I used to work in an environment where my immediate supervisor changed all the time and I just chose one supervisor to be my ref. and she told VB that she wasn't my supervisor everyday, but she has seen me at work, etc.. and that seemed to be fine.
Don't panic, your ref. interview seemed to be a normal 15 minute interview, so I don't think the answer to the first question would have been an issue - seeing that they continued with the whole phone interview. I think it would have been worse if she had said "Oh that might be a problem, I really need to speak to a direct supervisor - but thankyou for your time... bye bye" - That would have been much worse! Expect to be sent to a medical in about a weeks time or so. - Fingers crossed!

I did go luggage shopping last night, but the really really nice bags are like 200-300 each. I did see a reasonable one at target, they were having a 50% off sale. I might go to DFO today, and check out some of the shops there (I know there are a couple of luggage/bag shops there) and then I will make my final decision. I need them in 10 days time (my first trip!!!) OMG!!!

Anyway, before I bore you all to tears, have a fab weekend - and FYD don't stress too much. I bet that in about a weeks time, you will be posting "I AM GOING TO A MEDICAL!!!!!!"

Anyway, until Monday's diary entry... take care!
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Hiya all!

STF, am loving your diary, it's exactly so many of the things I felt when I was doing my own ground school!! And it's funny how excited we get over things like, getting given your crew bag, your name tag, ID, car park passes etc etc...

FYD, don't worry too much about your reference being 'indirect' - I used one of my immediate supervisors (there was more than one depending on which shift was being worked) and the other was a department manger in my company, who, while not being my IMMEDIATE manager, saw me at work on a nearly daily basis, saw how I was with customers, and had even asked me for extra help during busy times when I was free to help her... so she had a good idea what kind of a worker I was, and at my interview they mentioned her... so, I don;t think it matters so long as she says the 'right' things and shows them you are a good worker!!! Best of luck!!

Also, one of you DJ peeps can tell me... you guys buy your own suitcases etc? WHat about 'day' bags or handbags - do they give you those? And what's this 'white trench' coat? I've seen the red/black ones, and the white 'huskie' jacket, but not this one... anyone got a piccie?
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Old 27th Aug 2006, 08:54
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interviews

they rang my references 1 hour after my interviews.. so it varies from situation to situation.. relax chill etc.. i know its ahard wait.. as i have said before and milbud has said.. but i waited 7 months...if u get this far very very rare that u dont get in.. if they didnt want you they would have already told you..

the cream womans trench coat is for the summer weather...i dont have a pic of one as i dont have one of those cuz im a boy.. lol
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I cant wait to wear the black coat!!!! but i aint a huge fan of the eisenhower the guys have to wear! YUK!!!!
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whats an eisenhower njsbois???

Hey in regards to uniforms? How many shirts do you get when they give you your uniforms? I would think at least 3 or 4.... What else do you get? I know you get to choose between a skirt, pants and a dress. Can you get a skirt and pants or you have to choose between all three and only get one option??
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the eisenhower is the male cream jacket...ground crew could wear it to if they wanted.
dont know what dj issues as uniform... atm i have 2pants,5 shirts and a jacket and vest.
the females had the choice of 3..the 2 dresses and skirt or the pants.
yould prob get to choose what you would want... maby all of it!!!
hmmmm i love the dj pants...with the elastic in the waist for the males....
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u get 2 bottoms and 4 shirst..a jumper (which very few of the guys wear only females wear) over coat and the summer coat(which i dont wear and will not be wearing EVER!!!!! option to buy more if u want to...
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scottie380 - why won't you ever wear the summer overcoat? Is it not that flash?
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its not my thing.. i dont think ist very nice
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LOL reading about the uniforms... haha elastic in the waistband of the guy trousers haha thats cute, so much more comfortable too I'd imagine.
... I must admit, I've never seen guys wear cream jackets really, except those sheep-imitation ones... but who knows with this crazy fashion in a world like todays..!

Personally, I'd wear a clown suit if that were a requirement, just to know I'm working for VB!
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