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Chloe O'brien
02-03-2011, 10:17
Congratulations great Aunt Shiv. Abigail give him a wide bearth before you get too hurt. If he's stringing you and another girl along he's not worth it.
I think he knew he did something wrong as he went into the spare room at about 6am. I can't stay away from him as he comes over a lot, its impossible to avoid him. I don't know if he even remembers some of the stuff he said, he was so drunk. I know I shouldn't get involved with him but it's hard, I really like him and he's actually a great guy. Its just when he's drunk that he changes. *sigh* We'll see what happens when he comes over later.
Abigail.. get out now... seriously.. He might be a great guy sober but can you really handle been heartbroken when he has a drink??? You are worth well more than what he is offering you... don't let him do this to you... Get your heart broken now by walking away, it will be best in the long run.. trust me
I swear im going to fail this essay, Ive been sat here for ages just lacking motivation I feel like ive already given up and im counting down the days til the easter hoildays.
2000 words due tomorrow by 12pm, Ive wrote 81. Ive never been like this before, I feel like im really finding it hard to get typing and its almost like im not that bothered cos im not feeling even that stressed just...........nothingness
you can do it Abbie! Keep at it and itll come...i remember having days like that at uni, my second year especially was one big countdown to when i could go home.
Kirsty :]
03-03-2011, 16:57
Abigail, I'd say that you also have to get rid of Rob because in the long run, you'll just get hurt.... HOWEVER, I am in the exact same boat, and I totally understand how hard it is to get rid of someone because people are telling you too, because it's not what you want, as much as you know you should do it. I would just ask him where you stand when you next see him, because if there's one thing I'm learning from my situation, is that we don't deserve to be kept in the dark by them, and we deserve answers so that we don't go completely cuck-oo! You need to speak to him, and... no matter what he says, being drunk is NEVER a good enough excuse. Was he very vocal about the girl he was texting? Rubbing it in?
you can do it Abbie! Keep at it and itll come...i remember having days like that at uni, my second year especially was one big countdown to when i could go home.
Thats exactly what Im like at the moment, counting down the days, cant wait to go home
;743191']Was he very vocal about the girl he was texting? Rubbing it in?
When he was texting her he talked about what they were talking about, he asked me what questions he could ask her and told me what she was like. She went to sleep about 3am so he talked to her on the phone for 5 mins in the other room then we got into bed about 10mins later. He didn't mention her at all after he spoke on the phone. He hasn't mentioned her since. I saw him yesterday, I was a bit upset because I'd had some bad news a few hours earlier so I wasn't really interested in talking to anyone. We were fine later though, it was as if nothing had happened. He was very complementary though, he kept saying I was wonderful for doing this and amazing for doing that, even making him a drink. It wasn't over the top but it was definitely noticeable, he's not been like that before that I remember. He didn't mention this other girl at all.
I've finished the first draft of my dissertation :) Proof reading tomorrow then final copy and binding on Monday in time for my interview on Thursday.
Was his conversation with the other girl one that suggested they were in a relationship, or that he wanted to have a relationship with her? Has he indicated that he wants a relationship with you, or it all at a very early stage?
Was his conversation with the other girl one that suggested they were in a relationship, or that he wanted to have a relationship with her? Has he indicated that he wants a relationship with you, or it all at a very early stage?
He told me he met her the week before on a night out. She's 18 and has to ask her parents first before they can go on a date... Yes, you did read that right. I asked him what he wanted to happen with her and he said nothing long term, maybe 6 months to a year at the most. Have lots of sex and see what happens.
I actually haven't figured out what he thinks of me. I don't know how to bring it up without making things awkward. I did send a drunken email to him the other night which he hasn't acknowledged so I don't know if he's read it or not. I said something like "I've been having dreams about you" which probably freaked him out!
Chloe O'brien
05-03-2011, 00:12
Abigail from one mug who's been there, wrote the book, wears the t-shirt ect. Give this guy a wide-bearth. If he's texting or phoning another girl and thinking about having sex with her casual or not he's a sh1t cut your losses and blame sleeping with him on the beer goggles but don't fall for his charms again. If he tries it on with you tell him you're not going to be anyones bit on the side. Your worth more than that.
Kirsty :]
05-03-2011, 04:09
O hate to be the devil on the shoulder, actually... I won't be, I will tell you to please not make the mistake that I'm making now, because I feel nothing but hurt everytime I hear Phil talk about other girls he "would ride"... yes... that's right, purely because even though we agreed that what we're doing is fine for the both of us, deep down he knows how I feel... and I bet Rob knows deep down how you feel too, do you think he could be doing it to make you jealous??
He told me he met her the week before on a night out. She's 18 and has to ask her parents first before they can go on a date... Yes, you did read that right. I asked him what he wanted to happen with her and he said nothing long term, maybe 6 months to a year at the most. Have lots of sex and see what happens.
I actually haven't figured out what he thinks of me. I don't know how to bring it up without making things awkward. I did send a drunken email to him the other night which he hasn't acknowledged so I don't know if he's read it or not. I said something like "I've been having dreams about you" which probably freaked him out!
Abigail, no. Just no.
I was prepared to give the guy the benefit of the doubt until I read this.
If you are content to be someone he sleeps with while he waits for someone else then you are seriously undervaluing yourself. I know that the term for this is **** buddies - and if you are both happy with that then I suppose that it would be okay. But you are not happy with that, you know that you are never going to be happy with that so I have to echo the comments above.
Get out of there before you get seriously hurt.
I too have T shirts from way back when before I met my husband, and I have to say this. The difference when you meet the right person is huge. You can be yourself, you feel happy without worrying about it, you can trust your partner totally, you know that they would never hurt you deliberately - there is a peace there as well as a passion.
TMA 05 results in .... 80%.
I know that it is a good score, but I am disappointed. This course has a pass mark of 40% and then there is a distinction at 85%, nothing in between. It looks like I am heading for an average of 82%, so near and yet so far...
At least it doesn't count towards my final degree. Roll on second year and Art and its Histories.
Well done, Trinity, even if you are a bit disappointed, it is still a very good achievement and you can be proud of yourself :)
parkerman
05-03-2011, 08:29
He told me he met her the week before on a night out. She's 18 and has to ask her parents first before they can go on a date... Yes, you did read that right. I asked him what he wanted to happen with her and he said nothing long term, maybe 6 months to a year at the most. Have lots of sex and see what happens.
I actually haven't figured out what he thinks of me. I don't know how to bring it up without making things awkward. I did send a drunken email to him the other night which he hasn't acknowledged so I don't know if he's read it or not. I said something like "I've been having dreams about you" which probably freaked him out!
Hi Abigail. I don't normally like to butt into threads like this, but can I say, speaking as a man myself, your Rob sounds like a pure unadulterated **** (sorry about the language!!!). If he truly wanted to be with you why on earth would he wnt to spend "six months to a year" having sex with another girl? When he says "Have sex and see what happens", what does he mean? Six months to a year of sex is plenty of time for the other girl to become pregnant for example. And even if she doesn't (let's assume they're careful) supposing the something that happens is that he decides he enjoys it and wants to carry on? And what about this other girl, I presume she knows nothing about you; it doesn't seem very fair to her either, to be led on like this. Or maybe she does know about you and he's told her the same story about you.
Take it from a man, Abigail, he's only after one thing with you as he is with the other girl and he's laughing all the way to the bedroom. I can understand if you have deep feelings for him that it will be difficult for you to end the relationship, but really it's not going anywhere and it will end sooner or later anyway. Better to do it on your terms and not wait till he walks out on you for his next "six months to a year" experiment.
Thanks Perdy, I know - that is exactly what I would tell someone else :)
I guess I am a bit harder on myself!
This course is all history, art, music, philosophy, classics and English lit - it is quite different to anything I have ever done before, my first degree was in Biochemistry and I have worked in accounting and finance for a large portion of my working life. When I move on to the second year in October it will be purely history of art which is my main interest, but I don't think that I can put anymore effort than I am already.
Aw Trinity it must be hard to be so close to that distinction. I put too much pressure on myself too. I find I do better in the modules I'm really interested in so hopefully you can get that distinction next year.
I have an anomaly in my results. First in individual essay and third for group assignment :lol: for the same module. Overall 2.2. How I wish we were allowed to ask for someone to review the marking, from what I've heard this guy's given out nothing but thirds. Got firsts in the rest of my modules for last term, so shocked with accounting as I scraped 2.1's in 2 class tests worth 25%. By some miracle I'm averaging a first despite the anomaly as I got over 80% in 4 modules.
Non-results wise it's not going so well. My flatmate stole my food on three occasions and said some nasty things to other flatmates, so I didn't think twice about telling the residence tutor that he was responsible for some damage. He's not impressed at having to pay the fine by himself. I certainly wasn't paying for something I saw him do. It seems to have started a war; yesterday he took to banging on my door for a laugh at 2am. (I was asleep) :nono:
3pm start today but I pay for it with the 7pm finish and 9ams tomorrow and Thursday.
Finally got everything sorted at work.. I will finish in Ireland on the 29th July (flying to Germany on the 31st) and they will let me work over there until 21st October (that is when tax law will kick in).. it took them 2 months to decide this.. It was not rocket science.. Now all I have to do is learn German and find work
Chloe O'brien
09-03-2011, 20:39
oh Shiv it's finally happening how you feeling about uping sticks.
Abigail, no. Just no.
I was prepared to give the guy the benefit of the doubt until I read this.
If you are content to be someone he sleeps with while he waits for someone else then you are seriously undervaluing yourself. I know that the term for this is **** buddies - and if you are both happy with that then I suppose that it would be okay. But you are not happy with that, you know that you are never going to be happy with that so I have to echo the comments above.
Get out of there before you get seriously hurt.
I too have T shirts from way back when before I met my husband, and I have to say this. The difference when you meet the right person is huge. You can be yourself, you feel happy without worrying about it, you can trust your partner totally, you know that they would never hurt you deliberately - there is a peace there as well as a passion.
;743295']O hate to be the devil on the shoulder, actually... I won't be, I will tell you to please not make the mistake that I'm making now, because I feel nothing but hurt everytime I hear Phil talk about other girls he "would ride"... yes... that's right, purely because even though we agreed that what we're doing is fine for the both of us, deep down he knows how I feel... and I bet Rob knows deep down how you feel too, do you think he could be doing it to make you jealous??
Abigail from one mug who's been there, wrote the book, wears the t-shirt ect. Give this guy a wide-bearth. If he's texting or phoning another girl and thinking about having sex with her casual or not he's a sh1t cut your losses and blame sleeping with him on the beer goggles but don't fall for his charms again. If he tries it on with you tell him you're not going to be anyones bit on the side. Your worth more than that.
Thank you all for your replies. Since this happened I've been thinking a lot and I've come to the same conclusions. I'm sure we'll still remain friends but anything beyond that is not possible. I do still like him but I know I would be a fool to let anything happen. He's a guy, and like he said, "guys are there to screw women over."
I have my job interview tomorrow. I'm getting a bit nervous, I'm not sure I can impress them enough but we'll see. My first ever interview.
Chloe O'brien
09-03-2011, 20:53
Good luck for the interview tomorrow Abigail you'll be fine think positive, be yourself and knock them dead.
I've been looking forward to it for a few weeks but I feel so unprepared. I have to give a presentation, have two interviews and a tour around the site. I guess some nerves are to be expected and it would be abnormal to not feel nervous. I'll be fine, I can do this. I know all about my dissertation, I know about the company, I know what the job entails. I just need to focus and I'll be fine.
StarsOfCCTV
09-03-2011, 21:28
Good luck :) xxxx
All the best Abigail, it sounds like you have done your prep - just keep calm, do your best and like Chloe says knock 'em dead.
An interview is all about selling yourself, a lot of people forget that. If they don't ask the questions you want to answer make sure that you give the additional info later when they you have the opportunity to add something. I once went on a 'springboard' course for women, they told us that if you have a man and a woman going for the same job and they have similar skills the man will (generally) sell himself at a higher level than the woman. There is nothing wrong with selling yourself - confidence is key - you can do it!
parkerman
10-03-2011, 08:08
Good luck, Abigail. I hope it goes well for you.
oh Shiv it's finally happening how you feeling about uping sticks.
I am really excited about it.. I have been at this place of 8 and half years and I am beginning to get a bit disillusioned about it all so it is probabaly best to move now before I start to hate it all.. Germany is a wonderful place and so much opportunities for the kids that they just won't get here in Ireland, even in Dublin...
failed my driving theory today :( by 3 marks! im gutted!
failed my driving theory today :( by 3 marks! im gutted!
I am sorry, Katy, that must be disappointing. Need to get up and dust yourself off so you can pass with flying colours next time :)
yeh i know! the fact it was by so little is whats really annoying!
Im going to book in for next week while most of its still fresh in my head!
Just doing loads of uni work now so i can have a weekend, its been a while since i had one with all the exams and that.
Love the MCFC for life. Katy I will agree hole heartedly with that. Good luck with the Exams.
Welcome to Soapboards, layla :D
welcome to Soapboards! thanks, a fellow blue thats nice to see!
Ive off to manchester for the irish festival tomorrow! mainly for old time sake, we have been every year since we were kids so it should be good. Just watched Taken, love that film. Liam Neeson is great.
Thank you Dazzle. How's the weather in Wales, the suns just popped it's head out here,
Hope you have a good time at the Irish Festival Katy, My sister in law loves the Irish festival and centre.
Well I will be watching the match with my husband later. Hopefully Silva, and Tevez will score for the blues .
Thank you Dazzle. How's the weather in Wales, the suns just popped it's head out here
The weather's dull and cloudy here in Wales, as usual. Glad you had some sun :)
great weekend! lovely seein some friends and family at the festival in town and also great result for City! We are going to Wembley for the Semi Finals
Today back to uni! was there till 8 working, and i have still not finished my work! but it was time to come home, i was hungry...just hope ive done enough work. Ill be so glad when its over.
failed my driving theory today :( by 3 marks! im gutted!
Sorry to hear that Katy :( try just answering the questions and ignore the case study. From what I've seen it's the same questions with extra text added which can just mislead people. Someone from my sixth form failed his and then went on to pass the practical first time.
thanks Kim!
I thiknk i know where i went wrong, there were three questions about trams and the environment and i dont think i got any of them right!
parkerman
17-03-2011, 08:17
Off on a 12 day break today. To Lanzarote. See you all when I get back, suntanned and fit for Ronnie's revelations which will rock the Square......
Have a great time, parkerman :)
Chloe O'brien
17-03-2011, 10:07
Have a lovely holiday Parkerman, Don't forget the duty free.
parkerman
17-03-2011, 10:13
Have a lovely holiday Parkerman, Don't forget the duty free.
As if....:D
moonstorm
17-03-2011, 10:25
Have a great time Parkerman, don't forget the suncream!!
Hope you're having a good time Parkerman. Don't forget to send us a postcard.
I didn't get the job. I wasn't expecting to, everybody else was far more qualified than me. There were 107 applicants and I got down to the final 12, so I didn't do bad. I was a bit upset that they said I didn't appear to know what I want. I've been thinking about it today and I actually think they're right, I don't know what I want. I've been all over the place this past month. I've seen another job advertised, same company different site, testing explosives. It's more related to my degree so I'm going to apply.
In other news, I handed my dissertation in yesterday. I didn't feel the sense of relief that I probably should have done because I still have a massive pile of work to get through. I worked out when I finish my degree though. I have an exams on the 3rd and 6th May then a court appearance on the 16th and that's it. Finished. My lectures finish 7th April which isn't far away.
I've decided I'm not going to my graduation. My mum really wants to go but I don't want her there. She never wanted me to go to university in the first place, she told me I would fail and I would never graduate so I find it hypocritical that she wants to come to my graduation because she's "proud of me." I want my sister to go but I just can't deal with the fallout from not inviting my mum. I'm hardly talking to her at the moment anyway. Our relationship has really deteriorated over the past year and I've now reached the point where I can't deal with her behaviour any more. I never know what mood she's going to be in when I ring or go to her house, my parents don't talk about anything except my nephew which annoys the hell out of me when I try to talk to them about what's going on in my world. It's very easy for Victim Support to say I should cut her some slack but they didn't have to cope with a manipulative, often aggressive mother who was never there growing up. I dunno. Sometimes it's easier for me to imagine she's not a part of my life. She's said so many hurtful things, I spend half my life trying to prove her wrong but it's never good enough for her. She just chooses another angle to belittle me on.
Well done, Abigail, for getting the interview, to be chosen among 11 others from 107 applicants is a great achievement, even if you did not get the job in the end. Seems only like yesterday I remember you talking on here about going off to uni and now you are talking about your dissertation and graduation, another brilliant achievement :)
Sorry about the family situation but maybe you should go to your graduation though, say good-bye to your tutors, friends and chapter in your life, you might regret it later if you don't.
Well done Abigail. sound like you have worked really hard at uni. I wish you lots of luck for your next interview.
You should not let your Mother stop you from going to your Graduation with your sister. You have worked hard. She is probably jealous of you life. If you are hardly talking to her now it cannot get much worse. If she falls out with you. she will soon forget and make friend again. I had a up, down relationship with my Mother as long as I can remember. Your Mother sound similar to mine. No mater what happened she would never apologise for anything wrong she did to my sister and I. We would fall out for months then make friends, She never had much time for me or my sister. Our brother on the other hand could never do no wrong. Yet it was me who looked after her, when she got old.
Live your life for you and not for your Mother. Have a happy life. I have with my husband and children who I adore.
Well done for doing so well at your interview, Abigail, and good luck for the next one.
I'm another one who's had a terrible relationship with my mother for most of my life. Now that I'm 40, we've finally come to understand and appreciate each other more and have a good relationship, so there's hope for you and your mother yet.
DaVeyWaVey
19-03-2011, 21:21
I really need to get a job. £10 a week budget isn't that much fun... and the people from downstairs have just spent their time moaning at me over the amount of people I've slept with over the past couple of months. "Dave, none of your relationships last more than a week" "Dave, you've slept with everyone" "Dave, you slept with him but did you even know his name? Have you spoken to him since?" I've slept with a handful of people since September, hardly loads... and what they say is really inaccurate and not true. I just feel like people are judging me and it's boring.
Chloe O'brien
19-03-2011, 22:33
Abigail, Davey I'm sending you and everyone else who's had a crap time of it lately a great big cuddle. Abigail go to your graduation you have worked really hard to get this far and it would be a shame that you feel you can't attend because of arguments with your mum. It's your day and it's your choice who you want to take with you. I know it's hard when you don't get on with a parent. I never got on with my dad. I am the youngest of five kids but my dad said for years that he was only the real father of the oldest two. Until the day he died I was always the runt of the litter in his eyes and that's putting it mildly. Hard luck on the job interview but there are positives to take from the interview, it has given you some experience for future interviews.
Davie student funding is rubbish getting a part-time job could be good idea just don't let your studies suffer be realistic on the amount of hours you can work a week. As for your little Stuart Jones antics be careful. Your right it's your business not the neighbours but have your friends shown any concerns on the number of partners you have had lately. Mud can stick and if your the talk of the uni for all the wrong reasons. It may stop a really nice guy wanting to get to know you because he's heard horrible rumours about you.
Abigail, getting to the last 12 is a great achievement, you have learned something from the interview and now you have possibly found something more suited to you - all good.
I don't know anything abut your relationship with your mum, so I cannot comment on you not wanting her at your graduation. What you need to be sure of is that YOU don't want to go to your graduation, because if there is any doubt you should go, you really only get this one chance to graduate with your peers and get your photo taken in your gown etc.
Davie at the uni I work in we recommend a maximum of 12 hours per week part-time work during term time. To be honest a Saturday job would probably be ideal, 7 -8 hours would give you around £45 per week and still give you plenty of time for study and socialising. To me it sounds like your neighbours are being a bit homophobic - they are assuming that you sleep with everyone you have round at your flat. Everyone is allowed friends for goodness sake. I would put them straight, or Chloe is right, your reputation will be mud.
I don't know anything abut your relationship with your mum, so I cannot comment on you not wanting her at your graduation. What you need to be sure of is that YOU don't want to go to your graduation, because if there is any doubt you should go, you really only get this one chance to graduate with your peers and get your photo taken in your gown etc.
Thank you all for your, as usual, wise words of advice, I always appreciate you guys replying. I think Trinity, you've raised something that I hadn't considered. It's something I need to think about, do I not want to go to avoid upsetting people or do I not want to go full stop? I don't actually know although I've thought for a long time that I wouldn't be going.
For the past three weeks I've put Rob to the back of my mind, we've seen each other often but I'd gotten rid of any romantic ideas. Today he starts flirting with my again. I know what you're all thinking, I'm thinking it too. I couldn't stop those feelings surging again though. Don't worry, nothing happened! I have caught him staring at my booms during conversations though. I think I'm going to get one of those shirts that reads, "Talk to my face not my chest" :p He did say though that if I need somewhere to stay when my tenancy is up and I'm in-between places, I can stay with him. That's a very generous offer but obviously a recipe for something to happen again. I'm not suggesting that's what he wants but it's what will happen. Hmmm.
Chloe O'brien
21-03-2011, 15:08
Today is my 6th birthday. Happy SB birthday Chloe xxxx
Today is my 6th birthday. Happy SB birthday Chloe xxxx
Happy SB bday Kath (I missed mine doh!)
Happy SB Birthday, Kath, hope you are celebrating with a slice of cake and a glass of bubbly :D :thumbsup:
Chloe O'brien
21-03-2011, 15:17
I nearly missed mine's I couldn't remember if it was February or March I joined but something click in my brain so I checked and I noticed it was today.
Happy SB Birthday, Kath, hope you are celebrating with a slice of cake and a glass of bubbly :D :thumbsup:
forget the bubbly.. slice of cake and a bar of chocolate.. feck it.. I will celebrate for you! :D
I guess I missed mine too (25/2) but hey, we can all act like 6 year olds together!
I guess I missed mine too (25/2) but hey, we can all act like 6 year olds together!
That was my bday too!! we should have a post Bday celebration with Ice cream and cake and balloons and lots of other stuff!!
and mine was the 25/2!!
My how long ago! its scary how much changes in six years!
Im in ui...very very bored...then going to watch the local gang show later so that should be fun.
moonstorm
22-03-2011, 17:41
Oh I missed my 6th birthday by a week, can I still have the bubbly, cake, choc, sweeties,etc????
Oh I missed my 6th birthday by a week, can I still have the bubbly, cake, choc, sweeties,etc????
Course you can, will even come to Gib to help you celebrate ;o) :D
Well the sun's out. So it paint the kitchen, or do some gardening. I think the latter.
Anyone got any hints/tips on dealing with stress.. my levels have gone through the roof.. Found out that I am due to have another audit starting mid may and going into July. Also during this time I have to training 2 new people (2 of my team going on maternity leave) and pack my house up for moving to Germany by end of July... while still trying to do my regular job.
I know this is happening mid May but I currently have the most laziest person on my team.. doesn't ask question about how to do anything so when it come to the deadline she then said she can't do it and take sick days.. she has had about 12 since January... This leaves me covering her work.. The other guys on the team don't mind helping but they too are getting sick of having to do her work for her... She is one of the girls who is leaving so I just keep getting told "oh she is leaving soon" but that doesn't help me now.. I am still pretty new to this job (only here 6 months) and have so much work to do it is unreal. (yes I know I am on here but this is my escape. .if I didn't come on here I think I would totally crack up)..
So there you have it.. tough job, home to kids who are typical brother and sister and can't be in the same room together for more than 2 mins before they start fighting.. so any hints/tips (that doesn't involve much effort :lol: ) is very much appreciated
You could try breathing exercises. The best one I have been recommended (by a life coach) is to breathe in for a count of 7 and then out for a count of 12. You really expel all the air from your lungs and can feel yourself deflating. You are supposed to repeat this about 5 -10 times, and I find it best to be in a room alone.
I have tried transcendental meditation, but it didn't do anything for me at all, was blooming expensive too. Yoga, is okay but it isn't always easy to get to classes. Pilates - I just wobble too much, but it works for some people. A walk at lunch-time is also good - sunlight and getting away from the root cause of the stress.
Personally, one that I wish I had done a long time ago (before it was too late, which it is now for me) is to train your kids to help in the house, i.e. not to leave everything at their backside, to keep their room tidy, put their dishes in the dishwasher etc etc.
Chloe O'brien
23-03-2011, 19:57
Shiv your really getting it from all ends aren't you babes. Both work and stress at home need to be sorted out sepratley. We'll start with work. If the staff you have working for you have been in the office longer than you then they should know the Audit process and should know what needs to get dbe doone unless they're are trying to be awkward. Make a list of what has to be done before May and alocate jobs to your team don't try and do everything yourself. DELEGATE!!!! Firstly start with Miss Lazy Ar$e, if she is hopeless give her the crappy office junior jobs nothng to complicated, but don't give her them all at once, give her little piles of work to do at a time. When she is finished one job praise her and say nicely can I ask to do this wee job for me now. With the capable members of your team if you can give them more responsibilites to free your time to train new staff or ask them to help with the training while you organise the Audit.
As for home (Ignore this piece of advice) Lock kids in room let them knock 10 bells out of each other. They'll stop when they get hurt. Joking :D Trin is right try and get them involved with attempting to tidy their mess. If you tell them how work is making you really tired and it would be a big help if they could help you by trying to play nice and not fight all the time. because you hate yelling at them all the time. Good lick.
Now does someone want to come a sort out my stress I'm great at giving advice but rubbish at taking it.
You have both been great... Trinity, yeah I think I left it too late with the kids too.. I am forever telling them to clean up, tidy their room.. Kath, locking them in a room might be a good thing (joking)... Like you.. I am probably better at given advise than taking it.
As for work.. Thankfully that girl is leaving before we even start the audit so one less headache to worry about. I will be getting the new guys training in on the audit so the rest of the others will be doing normal job.. Those guys are great and will do anything I ask... For now I just have to put up with that lazy ass cow.. Ok, she is pregnant and I have made allowances for her at the start until I saw a pattern develop.. she was only "sick" when I took a vacation (only 2 days this year) or just before a deadline was due.. for past 3 weeks I have only given her 1 thing to do.. just 1 thing, nothing too hard and she still hasn't finished it.. I had to extent the target date on her project.. surely, even when pregnant you can manage 1 thing???? It is not like I have involved her in any of the other work that can't have extension.. The other girl who is pregnant has been helping me there and she manages it fine... Actually, the lazy cow tried to get her to do the 1 thing I asked.. now that is bloody lazy...
I think I just need a rant, a scream and a kick in the **** to get me back motivated.. I do love my job and every day I come in with a smile on my face and a positive attitude.. by end of the day I just want to crawl under a rock.. I have told the kids that I may have a big rant and rave but it due to work and not them so if they can help anyway they can it would help.. fingers crossed for all this kicking off...
Well, I am on strike today, second strike in two weeks...
I voted against the strike, but in favour of action up to but not including strike action.
I really hate the way the media portray the strike action, this is not about pay it is about pensions. University academic and academic related staff pay into the USS pension fund, this fund is fully funded and currently in surplus. We have agreed to increasing the pension age of women to 65 and to increasing contributions to 7.5% (from 6.35%). This should be enough to ensure that the pension fund stays in surplus.
The thing I personally am unhappy about is the linking of the pension age to the government old age pension age - this means that as things stand I will not get a pension until I am 66, but the gov website tells us that they intend to increase the old age pension age to 68.
My kids generation are going to find all the good jobs blocked by folk in their late 60s who would prefer to be retired or at least work part-time. Their Career Average Pensions will therefore be even lower than the ones the government are trying to force people to accept now.
This issue affects everyone.
Don't believe the 'gold plated public pensions crap'.
Local government and education staff pay into pension schemes that are fully funded.
Police and firemen etc pay high rates (over 11% of their salary) which the government takes -AND DOESN"T INVEST. this means that every policeman's pension is paid from general taxation -even though they have paid through the nose for it. This is hardly the policeman's fault.
Civil servants pay nothing, or for newish staff very little (3%) for their pension - they should pay the same as everyone else and the media should stop lumping all 'public service' pensions under one umbrella.
/end rant!
Chloe O'brien
25-03-2011, 23:31
When is Mr Parkerman back from his holidays? i have a gripe. He needs to sack his PR team. I went onto the Waterstone's website to print out the title of his book as I wanted to buy it. It says on the website that his book can be found in the History/Transport section. So off I took myself into town to buy the book. Afterwards wandering around both the history and transport sections for 20 minutes I gave up couldn't find the book. So I went to the till to ask a very nice young Geordie girl. She checked on the system to see if it was in stock. And do you know what???? Waterstone's in Scotland are not stocking Mr Parkerman's book. :eek: What is all that about. They had to order me a copy personally I will get it next week. Why your book not selling north of the border Lord Parkerman. Anyway to console myself I bought a copy of Game of Thrones while I was there.
Police and firemen etc pay high rates (over 11% of their salary) which the government takes -AND DOESN"T INVEST. this means that every policeman's pension is paid from general taxation -even though they have paid through the nose for it. This is hardly the policeman's fault.
!
It really angers me when people go on about me having a ''Big Pension from the Police''
Not only did I risk my life and work unsociable hours but I also had to pay 11% as Trin says.
parkerman
31-03-2011, 11:19
I'm back from hols and looking like a lobster.
Only had time to look at the last post from Alan so far and I couldn't agree more. I know the police and fire fighters are in a class of their own when it comes to bravery and hours worked and should be recognised as such but it also makes me mad when I hear about "gold plated" public sector pensions in general. The average public sector pension for a woman is about £2000 PER YEAR. How gold plated is that!!!???
Now to look through all the other posts I've missed while I've been away. Anything significant happened down Walford way or up on the cobbles?
parkerman
31-03-2011, 11:21
When is Mr Parkerman back from his holidays? i have a gripe. He needs to sack his PR team. I went onto the Waterstone's website to print out the title of his book as I wanted to buy it. It says on the website that his book can be found in the History/Transport section. So off I took myself into town to buy the book. Afterwards wandering around both the history and transport sections for 20 minutes I gave up couldn't find the book. So I went to the till to ask a very nice young Geordie girl. She checked on the system to see if it was in stock. And do you know what???? Waterstone's in Scotland are not stocking Mr Parkerman's book. :eek: What is all that about. They had to order me a copy personally I will get it next week. Why your book not selling north of the border Lord Parkerman. Anyway to console myself I bought a copy of Game of Thrones while I was there.
Hmmm...just caught up with this one! Not stocked in Scotland!!?? I'll have to see about this. Thank you for ordering a copy anyway. I hope you like it. :D
Welcome back Norman. Usual nonsense on the soap front. Doom and Gloom on deadenders with an upcoming explosive storyline involving a roof collapse which is set to rock the square.
Chloe O'brien
31-03-2011, 14:46
Hmmm...just caught up with this one! Not stocked in Scotland!!?? I'll have to see about this. Thank you for ordering a copy anyway. I hope you like it. :D
I haven't got it yet. The girl in Waterstone's said it would take a couple of days to order it and took my mobile number. She said she would phone me when it arrived but haven't heard anything so I'll have to go back in tomorrow to see what's happened to the pidgeon post.
Been a long time since I felt this weak, got a chest infection and flu, can't breath WELL, pulled a muscle in my back with coughing and feel just crap. Hope to be able to sleep tonight with the medication I have been given :(
Oh you poor thing. Hope you feel better very soon. :)
Chloe O'brien
01-04-2011, 12:56
Oh Perdy poor you. I hope you feel better soon. I'm sending you a big cuddle. Got a phone call from Waterstone's last night my book is in stock I'm going to collect it after work.
moonstorm
01-04-2011, 13:24
Get well soon Perdy!! Yuu poor wee soul. xxxxx
Oh Perdy poor you. I hope you feel better soon. I'm sending you a big cuddle. Got a phone call from Waterstone's last night my book is in stock I'm going to collect it after work.
Great book, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have :)
Been a long time since I felt this weak, got a chest infection and flu, can't breath WELL, pulled a muscle in my back with coughing and feel just crap. Hope to be able to sleep tonight with the medication I have been given :(
If the medication doesnt help try washing it down with a wee hot whiskey (Irish of course). Even if it doesnt help the symptoms it will make you feel better.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
If the medication doesnt help try washing it down with a wee hot whiskey (Irish of course). Even if it doesnt help the symptoms it will make you feel better.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Hot Whiskey is a cure for all things
Chloe O'brien
01-04-2011, 14:53
A couple of spoonful's of honey if you can take it, if not mix it with some lemon juice.
Hot lemonade, whisky and honey, just before you go to bed.
i went out last night and have somehow got a black eye! i have no idea how i got it!
i went out last night and have somehow got a black eye! i have no idea how i got it!
sounds like a great night :lol:
i went out last night and have somehow got a black eye! i have no idea how i got it!
Dont worry it will come back to you or some of your pals will explain it all to you
Chloe O'brien
03-04-2011, 00:23
i went out last night and have somehow got a black eye! i have no idea how i got it!
Admit it you were rat-ar$ed and fell over. :lol:
She might remember enjoying a glass or two, it is the falling over she can't remember to admit to :lol:
yeh i remember drinking, its the leaving the pub part and getting home that im still having trouble with remembering, its still bruised!
Taking me mam to the football later as her mothers day treat!
Happy Mothers day to all ye mothers on here!
Having a good day so far..was out last night with my sisters and my mum and came home to a bunch of roses from my partner.. This morning the kids woke me up with breakfast in bed, box of chocs and some hand made cards.. Tonight they are taking me out for dinner... They have promised no fighting with each other today... they are all so lovely xxxxx
Good result today Katy. Hope you and your Mother had a nice time at the match.
yes we sure did! Fantastic game, and a great atmosphere as well! she liked her present.
Glad to be home though...me dads cooked tea for us and i can dry oiff took a bit of a drenching on the way back to the car park!
Glad ye are having a lovely day siobhan!
After such a terrible day yesterday, I am surprised what I good mood I am in today.. So giddy.. maybe cause it is Friday, or that the sun is shining or that I have the wedding of my best friend to go to tomorrow... but it is a lovely day today
Probably a combination of all 3! Hope the weather is nice for the wedding tomorrow. :)
the weather is beautiful! hope it stays like this for the weekend!
parkerman
09-04-2011, 09:42
I haven't got it yet. The girl in Waterstone's said it would take a couple of days to order it and took my mobile number. She said she would phone me when it arrived but haven't heard anything so I'll have to go back in tomorrow to see what's happened to the pidgeon post.
Hi Chloe. Did you ever get a copy of my book?
Chloe O'brien
09-04-2011, 23:13
I did Parkerman thanks last Thursday they phoned. i went into collect it on Friday. Haven't read it yet working my way through "Games of Thrones" but i had a look through and I seen a picture of you. :D
parkerman
10-04-2011, 08:22
i had a look through and I seen a picture of you. :D
I hope that hasn't put you off too much!
Hope you enjoy reading it.
Had a fantastic day on Saturday at the wedding.. besides the Bride, I know only 3 others at the wedding.. Venue was fabby.. My friend was stunning (I cried when she entered the church and I was the first person she saw).. met a load of people and had such a laugh.. Probably one of the best wedding I have been too for a while..
had a lovely day yesterday in the sunshine! was having a BBQ with my friends which was nice and i had a nice chat with one of my other mates who i havent really seen in a while due to a number of reasons, so that was really nice.
Pity the weathers turned now though! very windy and rainy so im hibernating watching dvds till the rain stops. My little sister is back from travelling tomorrow so i should probably think about tidying the house as well!
DaVeyWaVey
12-04-2011, 14:48
Not been having a bad day.. met up with my friend earlier. She's just broke up with her boyfriend of 3 years so I was there to provide a listening ear. I'm doing some exam invigilating training tomorrow to earn some money - I'm trying not to be nervous about it.
I woke up feeling lousy this morning . I have a cold and a chest infection. I was moping about the house when I recieved a call from a company offering me a new job starting Monday. It soon cheered me up I can tell you. I thought I had done well at the interview and know I got top marks in the entrance exam but until I got the phone call I didnt want to think I had the job. Now I can tell everyone. Yipeeeeeee
Congrats, what job is it? Hope you feel better soon :)
Hey Alan, Congratulations! Hope that you feel well enough later to celebrate!
parkerman
16-04-2011, 12:39
Many congrats, Alan. Is it that script editor job with Corrie? Have you beaten me to it?
Many congrats, Alan. Is it that script editor job with Corrie? Have you beaten me to it?
OMG..he got the X factor judging job.. the next Simon Cowell.... don't forget me when you are famous
:cheer: Congratulations on your new job, Alan :cheer: :clap:
Chloe O'brien
17-04-2011, 18:58
Congratulations on the new job Alan. I hope your chest infection clears up soon.
i was at wembley yesterday and it was amazing!!!! Still very tired now, it was a long and emotional day!
moonstorm
18-04-2011, 08:24
Congrats Alan, well done and good luck. xx
i was at wembley yesterday and it was amazing!!!! Still very tired now, it was a long and emotional day!
My friend went to watch Stoke v Bolton. I have no interest in football and still don't even though Stoke are in the finals.
Not a lot going on with me really. Same old stuff. Got two exams in a few weeks and then I'm pretty much finished. I'm moving in with a friend about a mile away so I'm staying in the area. I'm actually really looking forward to living with somebody who is obsessively clean and doesn't play on the Xbox all day! My friend is a psychiatrist (rather apt considering my current mental state :p), he's a lovely 50 year old guy that has a crush on me. He admitted it a few months ago whilst we were both drunk. His son, who is nearly 23, also fancies me; the first time we met there was a bit of chemistry between us.
Chloe O'brien
20-04-2011, 18:06
I'm off on holiday this week. Weather has been lovely but spent the afternoon painting Marley's bedroom
Going anywhere nice Kath?
Chloe O'brien
20-04-2011, 18:12
No Abigail i might try and get out for little day trips depends Marley has been out everyday with her friends. I want to get her room painted then I've got new flooring, bed and bedroom furniture to buy. It's just nice to get some time off work.
DaVeyWaVey
27-04-2011, 14:09
I went on holiday last week to Devon with my family which was nice. A bit concerned for one of my cousins though - she hasn't been herself. I feel like I can go and talk to her about it and listen to her, but I haven't got myself involved. I just hope she returns to her normal self soon. My family keep telling her to "pull herself together" and that she shouldn't be feeling depressed, as her life is good and there are people suffering worse. I'm thinking to myself, it's not that easy...
I haven't been doing too much of note. I went swimming yesterday and just been down the pub. I've applied for a job at a pub... I don't know if I will get it, but we'll see. I will be exam invigilating next month as well for some extra money.
On the downside, I haven't got any work experience sorted yet and I still don't have a house to live in next year...my mum keeps nagging me to sort it out.
My family keep telling her to "pull herself together" and that she shouldn't be feeling depressed, as her life is good and there are people suffering worse. I'm thinking to myself, it's not that easy...
That is what we were told grown up.. Depression was a taboo thing and you were just told to pull yourself together, other people are worse off then you so I can understand if this is coming from older members of your family. however, it never helps the person who is depressed and just listen will help
Chloe O'brien
29-04-2011, 13:41
Shiv is right Davie being told to "pull yourself together" used to norm. Maybe you can speak to your cousin on your own give her a cuddle and tell her you're there for her if she needs to talk.
I went on holiday last week to Devon with my family which was nice. A bit concerned for one of my cousins though - she hasn't been herself. I feel like I can go and talk to her about it and listen to her, but I haven't got myself involved. I just hope she returns to her normal self soon. My family keep telling her to "pull herself together" and that she shouldn't be feeling depressed, as her life is good and there are people suffering worse. I'm thinking to myself, it's not that easy...
Its great that you care for your cousin Dave. People with depression can't "pull themselves together" and it isn't a helpful thing to say. Depression isn't always linked to life events, sometimes the brain chemicals just go haywire for no apparent reason. You could let her know that you might understand how she's feeling because you've been through it yourself and you're available to listen if she wants to talk. If you think something is really wrong then you could encourage her to see her GP, maybe offer to go along with her for support.
I've been busy revising for my exams. I spent the whole day yesterday with Rob, which was nice. We went to the car dealership to pick his car up from being serviced and the guy referred to us as Mr and Mrs [his surname], which made us laugh. We had to go buy some jelly and cream for his dad and we were was joking about it with some sexual innuendo. He's been great over the past month, he understand what I'm going through and he's a good listener. I don't know what's going to happen in the future; I miss him when he's not around. He's been very complimentary recently, I don't know if that's just how he is or if he's hinting. It came up in conversation a few days ago that I kinda don't pick up on compliments people pay me, he's definitely increased the amount of nice things he's saying about me since then. I'm having a party in a few weeks so maybe something will happen when I've had a few drinks. I'm too scared to ask him on a date in case he says no. I've been rejected before and it hurt. I know he said some things that were stupid a few months ago but I've gotten to know him more and he's not the sort of person to sleep around and use women.
I'm so tired, I think I'm going to have an early night. I started CBT earlier this week. One of my goals is to establish a routine so I have to get up at 8.30am every morning, no sleeping during the day and go to bed about 10pm. It should be something that is easy to do but I'm just so tired I want to sleep all the time. I'll probably be asleep before 9pm tonight.
I haven't been on this in such a long time, I've been so busy or I'm hardley on the laptop. Trying to find a job still which is really annoying, cause I would love one! I'm on jobseekers but ain't getting money due to the fact I apparently don't have enough National Insurance Credits :S I don't understand it but going to speak to my dad about it. We have a puppy called Charlie and he is the gorgeous thing ever :love:! Hoping to be around a lot more often but we'll see :D!
DaVeyWaVey
07-05-2011, 23:06
It's been a truly awful day. I think I had an allergic reaction to antibiotics as I started taking them today for a lump that's on my neck. A few hours in, I struggled with breathing and I was shaking, and my two friends met up with me. I was slurring my words and not making any sense, and was having a bit of a panic attack but it's all a bit of a blur. They took me to A+E and the nurse said that it's not an allergic reaction as apparently, you can't get an allergic reaction from taking just one antibiotic. She told me it's just the excitement of student life getting to me and I should stop being melodramatic. And I remember her grinning at me. She said that I should be honest with her and just admit I have taken some illegal drugs and it's not agreed with me... I would have been angry with the nurse at the time, but I was so dazed and confused that it just passed me by.
I'm not taking those antibiotics ever again. I feel OK now.
Davey, please check this out with a doctor, you can get allergic reactions from taking just one antibiotic, I did and found out I am allergic to penicillin. Glad you are ok but you need to get the lump on your neck sorted so please see a doctor again :)
I am also allergic to penicillin, and several other antibiotic. Take Perdy's advice and get yourself down to the GP asap.
Chloe O'brien
08-05-2011, 16:51
Me too. I'm alllergic to penicillin and most antibiotics. I became allergic to them in my early teens after most of my life suffering from tonsillitis. I come out in a rash starting with spots on my hands and fingers. Now if I have a sore throat, which I did a few weeks back I don't bother going to the doctors because every doctor apart from the family one always gives me ones that brings out the allergy.
On a happier note. I finally finished painting Marley's room and got the flooring delivered from B&Q yesterday morning so it's all go. Work is still a stress. We got told last week that from next Summer our college is merging with another college across the city. We don't know yet how it will affect jobs as there will be some areas where they won't need two departments the same. There are to be no compulsory redundancies this year as the lecturing staff agreed to increase their class contact time.
Had some good news earlier, my place in Spain is only 40 miles from where the big earthquake was yesterday, my friend was watering my plants on my sunroof when it started shaking, but no damage, thank God. Another apartment he looked after had a couple of smashed ornaments in the kitchen, nothing more. Stressful few days for me next week with the family, hope it turns out better than I am expecting to at moment. My knee which I twisted in January on black ice has got worse the past couple of days, had an x-ray today but can't see the doctor for 2 weeks now to discuss treatment :(
Im going to court today as part of my placement and then i have a very big weekend because i am going to London for the Cup Final! im so excited!!!
The rest of my time is taken up by revision, its very boring!
Have a good day in court and a great weekend at the Cup Final :D
No more exams until Monday afternoon! This constitutes a long break with my exam timetable... Any IT geniuses fancy doing my IT exam? Guess I better replace all this latin in my head for the Law exam this morning for technical jargon if not. Been back at uni 3 days, someone's already been taking my stuff and I'm betting on a fine for the state of the kitchen. So annoyed, I cleaned the table twice yesterday and still a particular flatmate decides to throw stuff all over it.
Im going to court today as part of my placement and then i have a very big weekend because i am going to London for the Cup Final! im so excited!!!
I'm going to court on Monday to give evidence. It's part of an assessment. I'm not really looking forward to getting grilled by my lecturers.
Living in Stoke I can't get away from the cup final. I'm not a football fan, I'm not really interested in Stoke making history. People say I should be but... meh. Give me rugby any day.
Been back at uni 3 days, someone's already been taking my stuff and I'm betting on a fine for the state of the kitchen. So annoyed, I cleaned the table twice yesterday and still a particular flatmate decides to throw stuff all over it.
I've come to the conclusion that you can't change the way people live. You can live with tidy people though. There's no point getting into bed over it because these people never change. I can say this with three years' experience of living with messy students.
I've almost finished my last assignment, ~300 words to go. I think one more point then a little conclusion. I really don't care right now, I'm fed up of facial recognition. After this there's court on Monday then I've finished my degree. It's been a great three years but I'm so glad its over in 73 hours. Yes, I am counting! 1430 on Monday afternoon I will be free and no longer a student. I can concentrate on getting myself better, figuring out what I want to do with life and getting on with it.
Good luck for Monday. I've never thought of myself as an overly tidy person but this guy takes the mick. He febreezes his clothes rather than washing them :sick: Most of my flat weren't that bad to begin with, it was just the select few who left their plates lying around and everyone else came to see it as acceptable. There's never any room to wash up in the sinks any more, I end up doing mine in my bathroom.
That's roughly a countdown to my next exam also, I had better get to the library and do some more IT. I can hardly contain my excitement. Has to be one of the worst modules all year.
My day hasn't been bad, got some college work done, however i start a voluntary job tomorrow and im very nervous about it :D
Hope you had a great time a Wembley Katy . What a good match, and the score was fantastic.:cheer:
Well it's been a long time coming.:clap:
Let's hope this is the first of many to come.:cheer:
M C F C :love:
ive had a great day because i enjoyed my voluntary job today :D
parkerman
15-05-2011, 07:34
My granddaughter's first birthday today. Off to her birthday party later...
My granddaughter's first birthday today. Off to her birthday party later...
Enjoy the jelly and ice cream :D
Chloe O'brien
15-05-2011, 15:42
My granddaughter's first birthday today. Off to her birthday party later...
Oh fabulous Parke. Have a great time. I remember Marley's first birthday party. She slept through most of it as she was full of the cold, but the other kids had a great time. :D
So far so good.. stuff I was dreading not been completed at the weekend have been done so I am ahead of myself for once at work...
what an amazing weekend! im still getting over it! too many emotions in 90 minutes! its not good for you!
Back to reality today, going to uni to revise, but starting the day with an episode of my OC boxset! that should put me in a good mood for the rest of the day
parkerman
16-05-2011, 10:22
Enjoy the jelly and ice cream :D
Had a great time at Emily's birthday party, though mind you I spent most of it playing with her 4 year old brother, Harry.
I didn't have the jellly but Emily has now discovered another new taste she loves!
Had a great time at Emily's birthday party, though mind you I spent most of it playing with her 4 year old brother, Harry.
I didn't have the jellly but Emily has now discovered another new taste she loves!
Wow.. My new grand niece (born Saturday) is called Emily!!
My second day at voluntary work was today. I really like it to be honest :) I learnt how to use the till today
My second day at voluntary work was today. I really like it to be honest :) I learnt how to use the till today
Well done doing voluntary work and that you are enjoying it. Where do you work? :)
Well done doing voluntary work and that you are enjoying it. Where do you work? :)
I am currently working at Arthitis Research on Saturdays and Mondays. As I do college on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday. :)
As i am only 18 i need to try and get some experience on my C.V :D
where do you work?
I work for the British Forces as a civilian :) What do you do at Arthritis Research?
I work for the British Forces as a civilian :) What do you do at Arthritis Research?
a variety of things at the moment :D
you?
parkerman
19-05-2011, 10:13
It all seemed such a long way off in 1967!
Will you still need me, will you still feed me?
It all seemed such a long way off in 1967!
Will you still need me, will you still feed me?
Is this a cyrptic message???
Chloe O'brien
19-05-2011, 10:54
It all seemed such a long way off in 1967!
Will you still need me, will you still feed me?
Parkerman you're crackers :D
Thougth I share some good news. Marley is in the under 15's school girls football team and last night they played in the final Hawick High. Sadly they got beat 5-2 but Marley got to meet Gordon Strachan ex Celtic Manager, which she was over the moon about and took great delight in telling him she's supports Celtic.
Just coped on.... was thinking you were telling me you were 64 but NOO!!
Happy Bday PMan!!!
parkerman
19-05-2011, 11:14
Indeed I was, Shiv!
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moonstorm
19-05-2011, 13:04
Happy Birthday Parkerman, I'm sure you don't look 64!!!
parkerman
19-05-2011, 14:42
Happy Birthday Parkerman, I'm sure you don't look 64!!!
I don't. :D
Chloe O'brien
20-05-2011, 20:58
Did you have a lovely day Parker. Did you have cake,jelly and ice-cream. I'm starting to read your book now.
parkerman
21-05-2011, 07:53
Yes thanks Chloe, I had a great day but no cake, no jelly, no ice-cream :(
However I did go to speedway to see Ipswich thrash Plymouth. :D
I hope you like the book, Chloe. Let me know what you think - good or bad!
So annoyed.. there was no rapture and my neighbours are really pissed off with me for looting their house.. it is not my fault the world didn't end!
Chloe O'brien
22-05-2011, 12:31
So annoyed.. there was no rapture and my neighbours are really pissed off with me for looting their house.. it is not my fault the world didn't end!
You think you've got it bad. I've got to live with a hyper 12 year old who spent most of the day moaning in my ear, when's it happening. :lol:
You think you've got it bad. I've got to live with a hyper 12 year old who spent most of the day moaning in my ear, when's it happening. :lol:
It was suppose to happen yesterday!!
Chloe O'brien
23-05-2011, 11:19
Yeah I know she came home on Saturday tea-time expecting it to happen and it didn't so all night she moaned about it. She was so disapointed that the world didn't end.
Parkerman I've started reading your book. I'm only on chapter 2 and i'm howling with laughter already as what went on among the staff. The same things happen here. There are plenty of staff who work with each other and have done for years, yet they can't stand the sight of each other and we have jobsworth stationery staff as well. All our stationery is done on-line system and it has to be authorised before stores will order anything. you can't even get a battery for the clock.
I'm packing to move house. Again. I'm sick of moving house, this is the seventh time in less than three years. The only upside is I've become aware of exactly how much stuff I need so each time the move gets smaller.
We had a party on Saturday. Thankfully the only thing to go missing was the gas lighter and nothing got broken. This guy that I really like (yes, yet another one...!), we kissed. I'm not sure what's going to happen, we'll see. I'm not very good at saying what I want in case its not reciprocated. Although he did make the first move. Argh :wall:
Well I better get back to the packing. I hope everyone is well, I miss you guys. I need to come back here more often, I just don't get the time.
parkerman
24-05-2011, 10:06
Parkerman I've started reading your book. I'm only on chapter 2 and i'm howling with laughter already as what went on among the staff.
You wouldn't like a job as my publicist would you, Chloe? :D
Finished first year of uni in style, by messing up an exam :(
Chloe O'brien
25-05-2011, 15:15
You wouldn't like a job as my publicist would you, Chloe? :D
Hold that thought. I may be out of a job next year so I will have to keep my options open. I'm on chapter 4 now. You've become Branch Secetary and have moved building. What I'm enjoying about the book as I can see many similarities between some of the characters in your book and the college. We have many people who have been here for years and are set in their ways and won't change for anyone.
my day wasn't bad did quite a lot of college work
moonstorm
27-05-2011, 19:30
Eventually got round to buying your book Parkerman but as I live in Gib it will take about two weeks to get here, however, I'm sure it's worth waiting for!!
Chloe O'brien
27-05-2011, 19:31
It is Mooney it's comical there are some great characters in it.
moonstorm
27-05-2011, 21:04
Well I did buy it for my husband but it sounds too good to miss Chloe!
parkerman
28-05-2011, 10:42
Buy another one for him so you can have a copy each....:D
i hate revision!!!! That is all!
moonstorm
30-06-2011, 11:30
Eventually got round to buying your book Parkerman but as I live in Gib it will take about two weeks to get here, however, I'm sure it's worth waiting for!!
Got your book at last Parkerman, husband loved it as did I!! Left you a good review on Play.com.
I am having an awesome day.. it is the last day of our audit and I have spent last 2 weeks arguing with auditors to reduce our defect findings... I have to get 98% to pass and it is looking like I will have 98.3% which is good.. Will know by end of the day!! I am so exhausted and looking forward to a relaxing night
Chloe O'brien
30-06-2011, 12:13
Glad you're having a fab day at work Shiv. Congratulations on the Audit and a Huge Happy birthday Hug. When do you leave.
Glad you're having a fab day at work Shiv. Congratulations on the Audit and a Huge Happy birthday Hug. When do you leave.
thank you.. I leave Ireland in 30 days and leave my job at end of October... really looking forward to both... kids are happy, boyf is happy.. life is good!!
Chloe O'brien
02-07-2011, 17:05
Good for you. Hope everything works out. I went to see Olly Murs and JLS Last night. Great concert. It was outside and the sun shined all day. That's two days of summer we've had this year. Hopefully I will be made full-time in a couple of weeks. My Associate Principal has to make a case to HR to increase my hours. I was full-time until 5 years ago the job I did was a fixed contract and when that ended I got a new job in the college but it was only part-time. Since then I have been trying to get full-time hours but not been lucky, but in the last year or two all the other faculty staff have all been made full-time, the faculty I work in is the only one with part-time staff yet I do as much if not more work than those on full-time hours do. So fingers crossed.
Hope it works out for you, I am keeping fingers and toes crossed for you :) xx
parkerman
02-07-2011, 17:28
I leave Ireland in 30 days
Damn it! I'm coming over to Ireland in 50 days time!
Anyway, Shiv, the best of luck with everything and I hope it all turns out well for you.
parkerman
02-07-2011, 17:31
Got your book at last Parkerman, husband loved it as did I!! Left you a good review on Play.com.
Thank you. I've just read the review. It's much appreciated.
Chloe O'brien
02-07-2011, 17:42
Thank you Perdy. I have been trying for ages to get full-time but always been refused due to lack of money in the budget, but at work there are 5 faculties. There used to be 6 but they merge 2 a couple of years ago. The structure was a full-time admin and a part-time clerical, but since last year all the other clerical's have been made fulll-time apart from me. Also my admin who is also my direct line manager can't do half the jobs he's supposed to so I have to do them. He suffered an illness a few years ago similar to meningitis. It has affected him memory, because of this I have to do my job and half of his but I don't get the credit for it, and they can't demote him. Management would rather bury their heads in the sand rather than admit he needs help and support. On top of this my work load has been increasing over the last couple of years. I had my yearly staff development review this week. I stated my case and my AP agreed with me so hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to have to few more coppers in my purse. If I don't get the extra hours there are a couple of other jobs coming up in the college so I may apply for one of them. I just think it's unfair that I do double the work than some staff, yet get half the pay.
You are absolutely right, you should get rewarded for all the extra work you are doing. Good luck hun x
Glad you're having a fab day at work Shiv. Congratulations on the Audit and a Huge Happy birthday Hug. When do you leave.
Had bad news.. damn auditors picked and picked and we ended up failing by .6%... .6 is it nothing!
Hope ye had a good birthday Shiv! that sucks about the audit though.
I had my birthday a while back which was very nice, i went sailing to Ireland delivering a boat which was in the tall ships festival, dont know if anyoneseen this. It was in Waterford for 4 days and i had a fantastic time. Then i have been up to the west coast of Ireland visiting the famly! and that has been great as well. Its nice to catch up evry once in a while. Very tired now and come crashing back to reality! Not been used to things like traffic or busy roads over there!
now just to find a job.
Chloe O'brien
09-07-2011, 00:41
Today we had a mini monsoon in Edinburgh. Rained for a couple of hours and roads get flooded. Got good news everyone my request to have my hours increased was approved on Wednesday as from 15 August I will be working full-time 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. first time in 13 years I have worked full-time. I feel a Dolly Parton sing song coming on. :D
Fantastic Kath, brilliant news!
I am heading off to the West Highland Way for a few days, not doing it all, just a couple of sections. Doing the MoonWalk in Edinburgh really got me in the way of walking and it is supposed to be good for stress. Son number one is in Africa doing voluntary work, and son number two is getting wet at T in the Park so....FREEDOM! Went out last night, and the house was still tidy when I got back in! And the strawberries were still in the fridge... really weird!
Fantastic news Kath... glad you got your hours...
parkerman
09-07-2011, 10:25
I hope you'll all be watching the history-making first race at Ascot this afternoon. It's almost 250 years since jockeys began wearing coloured silks to make them easily identifiable during the melee of a horse race, and in all that time the designs sported by riders have hardly changed – until now.
In an effort to bring jockeys' attire into the 21st century, Racing for Change – an initiative set up to broaden the appeal of the sport – has commissioned a series of revolutionary new designs from BA (Hons) Graphic Design students studying at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. The winning silks will be on show for the first time in the first race at Ascot this afternoon.
Oh, did I mention, my son was the project director for this?
Today we had a mini monsoon in Edinburgh. Rained for a couple of hours and roads get flooded. Got good news everyone my request to have my hours increased was approved on Wednesday as from 15 August I will be working full-time 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. first time in 13 years I have worked full-time. I feel a Dolly Parton sing song coming on. :D
Great news, well done :D
I feel a Dolly Parton sing song coming on. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaERHs8Q93E
Well done Kath
It would seem that results are out via email today. I assumed it was alphabetical so was prepared for quite a wait. Saw someone on my facebook with surname beginning with P had her results, so I think fine, won't be long then. Now someone with surname starting with T has hers and there's no sign of mine :hmm: Checked email and the results portal thing and nothing. Starting to wonder if S has been taken out of the alphabet :lol:
fingers crossed for me everyone.. found out one of the girls on my team is taking a year out and spoke to my boss about me working her role for that year while living in Germany.. he has to check if I can get a Germany manager to be my HR manager (something to do with tax laws, can't work for Ireland in Germany) and if yes, the job is mine.. This will be good for me as I will still have a job, can learn the language and after the year apply for a full time job with the same company I am currently in.
fingers crossed for me everyone.. found out one of the girls on my team is taking a year out and spoke to my boss about me working her role for that year while living in Germany.. he has to check if I can get a Germany manager to be my HR manager (something to do with tax laws, can't work for Ireland in Germany) and if yes, the job is mine.. This will be good for me as I will still have a job, can learn the language and after the year apply for a full time job with the same company I am currently in.
Hope it turns out well for you Siobhan :)
Good luck, Siobhan, I've got my fingers crossed.
fingers crossed for me everyone.. found out one of the girls on my team is taking a year out and spoke to my boss about me working her role for that year while living in Germany.. he has to check if I can get a Germany manager to be my HR manager (something to do with tax laws, can't work for Ireland in Germany) and if yes, the job is mine.. This will be good for me as I will still have a job, can learn the language and after the year apply for a full time job with the same company I am currently in.
My fingers are crossed, good luck x
Chloe O'brien
14-07-2011, 19:16
Got my fingers and eyes crossed for you Shiv.
ive had a very good day! Mayo won the Gaelic connacht final and Darren Clarke won the golf! that means i had a successful day at the bookies!
Chloe O'brien
18-07-2011, 21:42
You're a bit of a hustler at this gambling lark Katy are you not :D. I had tea at my sisters then we put the wii on and played just dance. I'm knackered now.
Well screw it all... One big company and they can't make a simple transfer from country to country.. It is the most stupid... One country will only let me go as a contractor and the other will only take me on a full transfer.. neither will back down and it won't be approved by either... feck that... back to plan A, finish here on the 21st October and take a month off... damn office politics...
That is rubbish Shiv, I hope that you get it sorted out.
That is rubbish Shiv, I hope that you get it sorted out.
I doubt it.. it is a question of payment... Germany want Ireland to pay for me and Ireland want Germany to pay.. neither are willing to take it on...
Sorry Shiv, hope you get something sorted x
hope you get someting sorted! if not plan a sounds good, have a month off, settle in and something wil turn up i am sure!
spent most my day in the pub! i really need a job, this is not good for my liver!
Chloe O'brien
22-07-2011, 11:03
I can't be ar$ed today. This is my last day at work for 3 weeks and I can't be bothered doing anything. going to go to the gym at lunch-time to pass the time away.
Kath, I can't be arsed most days. i call them week days
Chloe O'brien
24-07-2011, 02:00
I ended up having a pretty busy day after all. As I have posted earlier after my staff development yearly review my hours got increased, after my holidays I will be working full-time hours but a couple of jobs have been taken of me and given to my line manager as they were his responsibility in the first place, he was just happy for me to do them. One of the jobs is creating new class registers for the new academic year. Not rocket science but there is different codes for different subjects. He didn't know the codes for the departments I support so he came down with the new time-tables and i had to add the codes before he could create new registers. It is all going to end in tears I know it is. On top of that one of the technicians who works in the office opposite mines is on holiday and she asked me to feed her fish, which I have been doing. I was supposed to put in a feeding block on Friday as she's not back until next Monday but I forgot and went home. I only remembered when I saw the 500 advert on telly on Friday night were the girl asks her boyfriend to feed her fish and he drops the shaver in the tank. I'm going to have to drop into work early on Monday to feed the fish. Good job I only live about a mile and a half away.
not had a successful afternoon, went sailing, come home with a very sore knee and me sail in bits!
DaVeyWaVey
25-07-2011, 14:09
I've been job hunting... I managed to get some casual work at the start of the holidays but that finished two weeks ago. I've just had to ask my dad if he could possibly pay my rent on my house for the next two months... I feel so bad asking my parents for money.
I am the same Davey. hate asking my parent for money but when I have, they have always come through for me
im the same, i hate it, and luckily for me i havent had to do it a lot but there have been times i have had to ask mmy dad for money and he has come through for me.
im in the same boat Davey,
parkerman
25-07-2011, 18:27
My son asks me for money on a daily basis... :lol:
My son asks me for money on a daily basis... :lol:
Sure, you can lend him money out of your interest on the millions you have made on your book :-)
DaVeyWaVey
28-07-2011, 12:05
Glad to hear I'm not alone... my dad has managed to come through for me as well. Well he's paid my next month of rent which I'm thankful for. I signed up to a job agency and they rang me yesterday to say if I was free today and tomorrow to work, so I said yes, but they never rang me today. I think I'm going to ring later and ask about working tomorrow. Then I'm off to the pub to meet a friend for a drink.
My family go away on holiday on Saturday so I'm looking forward to having the house to myself... my brother is back on Monday night though, so I won't be alone for long.
parkerman
28-07-2011, 12:26
Sure, you can lend him money out of your interest on the millions you have made on your book :-)
If only.....
I love my team at work.. came in this morning for what is technically my last day in Ireland (will be coming back in October to return my laptop and whatnot) and they have the room decorated with balloon and banner.. loads of sweeties.. I am going to miss them so much.. expecting lots of tears today
Chloe O'brien
30-07-2011, 17:21
Aw bless Shiv. We've had a few leaving doo''s at work over the last year with staff retiring. I always cry at them. Good luck in your new home hope everything works out for you. I'm on holiday went to see Harry Potter last night brilliant movie and the weather has been glorious all week apart from Thursday.
I got a distinction for my first OU course, and have now signed up for another beginning in October. I don't know if I am mad or not, but I will be Exploring the Classical World for the the next 10 months of so.
I got a distinction for my first OU course, and have now signed up for another beginning in October. I don't know if I am mad or not, but I will be Exploring the Classical World for the the next 10 months of so.
Well done, Trinity, great achievement, :clap:
Thanks! I was quite shocked, but very happy. :)
well done thats great
Im in scotland at the moment! having great time, the weathers been fab so far, a bit of rain this morning but sunbathing for the rest of the time and hit the beach yesterday and was able to find a pub to watch man city which was good.
Also cold enough in the evenings to get the log fire going in the cottage!
Well done Trinity and no, you are not mad.. if you like doing something.. keep doing it
Weather is fabby over here this week.. really settling in now and getting on with what needs to be done... Will be starting my German course in 2 weeks time so hopefully the language will improve
don't know if anyone read this but he is an ex boss of mine and a good friend of my ex husbands:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0819/1224302708872.html
don't know if anyone read this but he is an ex boss of mine and a good friend of my ex husbands:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0819/1224302708872.html
Who is, the one in court for murder? Mr Popping or Mr McGuirk?
Sorry Kevin mcGurk RIP
Sorry to hear about the loss Shiv :(
I feel really sad when I hear of pointless death. It is so sad, why do some people fell that they can just take life as though it is nothing? I am not religious at all but I really believe that you should treat others as you want to be treated yourself, what has happened to old fashioned morals and knowing what is right and what is wrong?
I feel really sad when I hear of pointless death. It is so sad, why do some people fell that they can just take life as though it is nothing? I am not religious at all but I really believe that you should treat others as you want to be treated yourself, what has happened to old fashioned morals and knowing what is right and what is wrong?
It's not just you, Trinity. I don't know if it's to do with the loss of old fashioned morals though - I'm 21 and still know what's right and wrong! Maybe I'm an exception...
Chloe O'brien
20-08-2011, 23:41
Man it feels like days since I was last on here. I've missed so much. Firstly Congratulations Trin your not mad so you go Girl. Shiv I'm sorry to hear of the death of your old boss. It's always sad when we hear of the death of some we know but it's harder to understand when their death is a result of violence. I've had a bit of a manic week at work, first week back and it's been hectic but I'm sure I will settle into my full-time hours in a couple of weeks. And congratulations to anyone who passed A Levels this week.
Unfortuneately due to my choice of career I have seen death from all sides. Muder/Manslaughter call it what you will is an appalling way to go but deliberately taking your own life is even worse. I have dealt with dozens of suicides and if those who take their own lives could see the devastation they leave behind then they would never do it. NOTHING is worth takin your own or anothers life for
Unfortuneately due to my choice of career I have seen death from all sides. Muder/Manslaughter call it what you will is an appalling way to go but deliberately taking your own life is even worse. I have dealt with dozens of suicides and if those who take their own lives could see the devastation they leave behind then they would never do it. NOTHING is worth takin your own or anothers life for
My father was also a policeman, and I am sure that he would agree.
I tend to think that people who commit suicide mainly do so when their mind is unbalanced due to stress or illness. Unless you have a terminal illness I cannot believe that suicide is a rational choice. I cannot imagine feeling so low, so bad that the only way out is to kill myself - it must be torture beyond belief, and maybe we shouldn't judge if we haven't faced those demons ourselves? Some people seem to honestly believe that their families and loved ones would be better off without them, perhaps we should all let our friends and families know how much they mean to us. You never know what is going on in someones head.
Unfortuneately due to my choice of career I have seen death from all sides. Muder/Manslaughter call it what you will is an appalling way to go but deliberately taking your own life is even worse. I have dealt with dozens of suicides and if those who take their own lives could see the devastation they leave behind then they would never do it. NOTHING is worth takin your own or anothers life for
My father was also a policeman, and I am sure that he would agree.
I tend to think that people who commit suicide mainly do so when their mind is unbalanced due to stress or illness. Unless you have a terminal illness I cannot believe that suicide is a rational choice. I cannot imagine feeling so low, so bad that the only way out is to kill myself - it must be torture beyond belief, and maybe we shouldn't judge if we haven't faced those demons ourselves? Some people seem to honestly believe that their families and loved ones would be better off without them, perhaps we should all let our friends and families know how much they mean to us. You never know what is going on in someones head.
I've tried to let these two posts go, but I can't. I'm not meaning to cause a dispute, and I'm sorry if I do. I can understand now what you're saying, Alan - but back then I couldn't. Speaking from the side of the person trying to commit suicide, I think Trinity is pretty right. Suicide is unbelievably difficult, not only in actually doing it correctly but in being in the frame of mind to actually believe that it is best. At my worst, I pushed everyone away from me and made myself unloveable. I honestly believed I was evil to the core and people would be better off without me. Also, it hurts like hell to be alive; like you're actually being tortured. It's not sadness, you don't feel anything apart from pain. It's like (for example) if you break a bone it hurts like hell... well it was like that for me too and all I wanted, along with stopping influencing the world with my badness, was to stop this pain in my body. I honestly, and I'm sure it's like that for many others too. Suicide is a complex topic, and it cannot be understood in one sentence. There are many reasons.
I've tried to let these two posts go, but I can't. I'm not meaning to cause a dispute, and I'm sorry if I do. I can understand now what you're saying, Alan - but back then I couldn't. Speaking from the side of the person trying to commit suicide, I think Trinity is pretty right. Suicide is unbelievably difficult, not only in actually doing it correctly but in being in the frame of mind to actually believe that it is best. At my worst, I pushed everyone away from me and made myself unloveable. I honestly believed I was evil to the core and people would be better off without me. Also, it hurts like hell to be alive; like you're actually being tortured. It's not sadness, you don't feel anything apart from pain. It's like (for example) if you break a bone it hurts like hell... well it was like that for me too and all I wanted, along with stopping influencing the world with my badness, was to stop this pain in my body. I honestly, and I'm sure it's like that for many others too. Suicide is a complex topic, and it cannot be understood in one sentence. There are many reasons.
Sorry perhaps I did not make myself clear. I know what goes through people minds when they are in the depths of despair and contemplate suicide. They feel that life is no longer worth living and that no-one cares how they feel. What I meant was that if the person who committs suicide could only see what pain, guilt and heartache they leave behind then they would realise there is another alternative. Believe me there are times when I have been on the verge but for some reason or other did not go through with it thank God. The problem or reason which drove me to it got resolved in the long or short term. Whilst arranging funerals for suicide victims the most common response from thos left behind was WHY??? or If only they had talked we could have sorted it out.
Thank you for your post Tori, it is a painfully honest insight that we do not usually get. I am glad that you have made it through what must have been hell and I wish you all the best x
Sorry perhaps I did not make myself clear. I know what goes through people minds when they are in the depths of despair and contemplate suicide. They feel that life is no longer worth living and that no-one cares how they feel. What I meant was that if the person who committs suicide could only see what pain, guilt and heartache they leave behind then they would realise there is another alternative. Believe me there are times when I have been on the verge but for some reason or other did not go through with it thank God. The problem or reason which drove me to it got resolved in the long or short term. Whilst arranging funerals for suicide victims the most common response from thos left behind was WHY??? or If only they had talked we could have sorted it out.
Okay, I understand what you're saying, and I suppose I'm still trying to respond from the wrong side - the do'ers side - because that's where I have the most experience. I understand where you're coming from but all these counter responses keep popping up, which aren't totally relevant in this conversation!
Thank you for your post Tori, it is a painfully honest insight that we do not usually get. I am glad that you have made it through what must have been hell and I wish you all the best x
Thank you, Trinity. x
Okay, I understand what you're saying, and I suppose I'm still trying to respond from the wrong side - the do'ers side - because that's where I have the most experience. I understand where you're coming from but all these counter responses keep popping up, which aren't totally relevant in this conversation!
Please don't think I am criticising you because that is the last thing in my mind. I know exactly what you have been through. What you describe are classical signs of Depression. I am just so glad that you have come through your dark time and now feel able to talk about it. Suicide really is a very compex issue and there are probably no right or wrong answers.
Very interesting discussion about suicide. I've experienced it from both sides - my father killed himself, and I've felt that way myself. I know that feeling suicidal comes from utter despair, and I've never blamed my father for what he did. My thoughts go out to anyone who's feeling that way at the moment.
Please don't think I am criticising you because that is the last thing in my mind. I know exactly what you have been through. What you describe are classical signs of Depression. I am just so glad that you have come through your dark time and now feel able to talk about it. Suicide really is a very compex issue and there are probably no right or wrong answers.
Don't worry, I know you weren't criticising me!
moonstorm
22-08-2011, 09:59
Thank you Tori for your brutially honest post, it has made me question my thoughts on suicide. I have only had experience from the point of view of people left behind. I have always thought that people who commit suicide to be the most selfish people on earth, as to me it looked the easy way out, with the peole left behind having to deal with the fall out of their actions but to have just a small insight as to the pain you were going through has made me stop and rethink. I hope you will be fine in the future. Lots of Love.
Just have to say that I have been in Germany now for just over 3 weeks and I am loving it. House is always clean, kids are really happy, weather is great (so far).. This was probably the best move I have made in regards to me and the kids. Getting out of the city and moving to the country is amazing and the change in everyone is all good (hopefully will last a long time). People here are so nice and friendly and help me with my German. I am more confident everyday to use German which I had never been in the past (I had a lot of German friends at work). Not missing Ireland as much as I thought I would.. Yes there is somethings I really miss, like stuff been open on Sundays and shops not closing half days on Saturdays. I miss been in the office (I am working from home and it can get quite lonely at times). I do miss my family and friends, naturally but in regards to a life change.. this one is definitely for the better!!!
Still haven't found a job for when I am finished this one but I am amazed about how calm I am about it all. If I was in Ireland I probably would be in a panic if I lost my job.. but not here.. think there is something is this air over here :D
moonstorm
24-08-2011, 09:42
Wow Shiv, it sounds fantastic where you are, so glad it was a good move for you. Best of luck in the job search. Oh and you get used to the shop hours, it means you get a Saturday afternoon free without having to traipse round the town.
Glad you're enjoying Germany... I can't wait to move back there!
Glad to hear you are happy and have settled in well in Germany. Its always a big step leaving the Oul Sod but the world doesn't stop at the Irish Sea. People have always been one of Irelands greatest exports.
for some reason the "thanks" button is not working for me today... Totally agree Alan, life doesn't end at the Irish sea and a few more people need to go beyond that...
Moonie.. never saw it like that but yes agree, Saturday afternoon not traipsing around shops sound wonderful. more time for me at the swimming pool which I must add is like 100% cheaper than in Dublin. I spend my 1st Saturday here in the supermarket going "really??? it is only that price??" Can't get over how cheap food is here. ... something are the same price but that is fine as most things are much cheaper
I am glad that things have worked out so well for you Shiv, long may it continue x
parkerman
25-08-2011, 13:57
Hello again, everyone. I've just got back from a week in Ireland, spent mostly with my wife's relatives in Longford. I think the whole of Longford must be related!
The reason we went was to bury my mother-in-law's ashes. She died at the end of May and we had a cremation in June, but it was always her wish to be buried in the family plot in Longford, so we took her ashes back for the internment. Although it was in that sense a very sad occasion, it was also a joyful one too as we saw it as a celebration of her life and it was good to get the family together again. I was also able to do a bit of family history research while I was there in the Tuam and Longford registry offices.
Why is it that, apart from the staff of Budget Car Rentals, everyone in Ireland is so much more friendly than in England!? More to come on Budget Car Rentals by the way!!!
Now to catch up on the soaps.....
parkerman
27-08-2011, 12:26
As promised more about Budget Car Rental, Ireland:
While we were in Ireland we hired a car from Budget Car Rental, Ireland. Whilst driving back to our hotel near Knock Airport from Longford the clutch died.
We rang Budget and told them what had happened and asked them to arrange for a replacement car to come out to us. We were told that they would contact the AA to attend us.
When the AA arrived he told us there was nothing he could do and said he would tow the car back to his garage.
We then rang Budget again and were told they would do nothing for us. They refused to send a replacement car or a taxi to pick us up. The adviser then had the gall to say that the broken clutch was down to us and we would have to pay for it.
We got our own taxi, which cost 100 Euros plus another 30 Euros the following morning to get to the airport.
Budget were obviously far more interested in retrieving their car than in doing anything for paying customers and were not prepared to help us in any way and were prepared to leave us stranded in the car park.
Since returning to England I have looked up Budget Ireland on the Internet and found that our case is very similar to that of an American, Ashley Pallotta, who Budget Ireland told it was her fault that the clutch had burnt out after she had only driven it 9 kilometres. After a two year legal battle she finally managed to get compensation out of Budget this month.
Watch this space!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7TKCbQwAvI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7TKCbQwAvI
Good luck parkerman, certainly won't rent from Budget Car Rental anywhere
That is shocking customer service, but tallies with my experience of car rental services in Portugal a couple of years ago. The car we had rented was broken into by someone drilling through the lock, this mean that the car could no longer be locked. The company refused to replace the car (on the basis that it was still drivable) and charged us directly for the damage , even though it was fully insured.
We got all our money back from the insurers, including the excess and for all our losses, but it was really inconvenient not being able to leave anything in the car at all incase it was stolen.
parkerman
31-08-2011, 11:48
I've just received an apology and partial refund from Budget, Ireland plus a voucher for reduced price on next rental!
"reduced price on next rental"
:moonie:
You know what to do with that!!!
That was quick, I am guessing that your letter of complaint was of publishable quality, lol!
we had a run in with budget at knock airport a couple of years ago as did my uncles, we dont use them any more!
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