Genie Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Xela said: Had a proper lazy day today. Weather shit, so had a lie in and only got dressed about 3pm. Now I feel as i've wasted a day, after a hard week at work. If you enjoyed it, then it wasn’t wasted 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Xela said: Had a proper lazy day today. Weather shit, so had a lie in and only got dressed about 3pm. Now I feel as i've wasted a day, after a hard week at work. **** that. I'm always happy to slob it out at weekends. I know the kind of job you have. Letting your brain turn to jelly at weekends is what helps you deal with it man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 We’ve done nothing today either, after the holiday and then the washing we’ve just bummed around today. Just grabbing a McDonalds for the kids (we have curry). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 As I look out of the window at the rain I think about all those that are stood out getting soaked waiting for fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 'Celebrated', if that is the correct term, 20 years at work last week. So much for a short term job when I originally went there. Will I make it to 30 years, or will i have retired by then - who knows. I think I'm definitely on the downward slope of my career now in terms of years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Genie said: We’ve done nothing today either, after the holiday and then the washing we’ve just bummed around today. Just grabbing a McDonalds for the kids (we have curry). I've just ordered a curry. Chicken tikka vindaloo, extra extra hot, as I request it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 39 minutes ago, Xela said: 'Celebrated', if that is the correct term, 20 years at work last week. So much for a short term job when I originally went there. Will I make it to 30 years, or will i have retired by then - who knows. I think I'm definitely on the downward slope of my career now in terms of years. I have about 12 or 13 years service in my job. I’ll probably do another 20 or so unless something big happens. I’m trapped now on a good salary to work difficulty ratio I wouldn’t want to risk losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted November 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2023 By coincidence, I was descending our stairs at the same time as a parcel was being delivered, the guy rang the doorbell as he opened the porch door. I opened the front door as he was lobbing the parcel in the porch, he had a head torch and he looked at me. At the same time I raised my hand to say ‘hi, thanks’. Except for the first time ever in my life when saying hi, my thumb caught in my tee shirt and I basically flashed my belly at him. The torch definitely momentarily rested on my belly. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Genie said: I have about 12 or 13 years service in my job. I’ll probably do another 20 or so unless something big happens. I’m trapped now on a good salary to work difficulty ratio I wouldn’t want to risk losing. There is a lot to be said for being comfortable with what you are doing. The grass isn't always greener. I could probably earn more moving to a competitor but I'm also comfortable. Good pension (better than most rivals), good working relationship with senior managers, I think i've got a good reputation within the company and if they wanted to make me redundant, i'd be in for a hefty payout! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted November 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2023 Bit of an emotional week for my Mom. As you may know, my Nan died just before Christmas last year. My Nan's house has now been sold, completing yesterday. My folks went up on Thursday, for a last look around and to hand the keys to the estate agents. My Mom has known that house since around the early 60's, when they moved there, when my Mom was little. Previously they lived in the next road in a rented house, which is where my Mom was born. Her whole childhood and young adult life was based in Ladywood. Sad times. Coincidentally my Dad was also born in Ladywood, although they didn't know each other as kids. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Xela said: There is a lot to be said for being comfortable with what you are doing. The grass isn't always greener. I could probably earn more moving to a competitor but I'm also comfortable. Good pension (better than most rivals), good working relationship with senior managers, I think i've got a good reputation within the company and if they wanted to make me redundant, i'd be in for a hefty payout! Very similar with me. The only battle I have is whether to go for a promotion. Lots of colleagues have made the step up and I’m certain I’d get a job because I’ve been top of my grade for so long but some things hold me back. 1) Can I be arsed? 2) Whilst there would be payrise over time I could end up on less money as the mgt grades have different negotiations. 3) Job security is lower as I’d lose the Union protection non-management grades have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Xela said: 'Celebrated', if that is the correct term, 20 years at work last week. So much for a short term job when I originally went there. Will I make it to 30 years, or will i have retired by then - who knows. I think I'm definitely on the downward slope of my career now in terms of years. Make sure you spend some of it and have a good life with what you've worked for. You can't take it with you once you've popped your clogs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) Seems to be hardly any fireworks round here. Not sure if it's the weather or people saving the cash. Edited November 4, 2023 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 9 hours ago, sidcow said: Seems to be hardly any fireworks round here. Not sure if it's the weather or people saving the cash. Same over time. There were a few blasts but nothing like previous years. Some jizzstain let a load off after midnight nearby though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2023 13 hours ago, Xela said: I've just ordered a curry. Chicken tikka vindaloo, extra extra hot, as I request it! Any reason not to go Phalll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2023 Yet again a fraction of what you would normally expect in fireworks tonight. Especially as it is actually the 5th at a weekend. I'm sure people are saving money this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 10 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Any reason not to go Phalll? I've never actually asked if they do it. They do a naga jol, which is hot. I've had that a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Madras is the hottest I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 45 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Madras is the hottest I go Same, but I've had Madras in some places where it's blown my head off (ooh er) and others where it's fairly mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Paddywhack said: Same, but I've had Madras in some places where it's blown my head off (ooh er) and others where it's fairly mild. Yeah same here mate. There’s a lovely Indian in Bakewell and the madras there is red hot but I can’t help myself every time I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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