I don't blame you for wanting out Alex, there's no point sticking to a job where you are not happy. Money isn't everything.
Hopefully you've made the right choice but only time will tell.
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It's a luxury to have a job we love these days.RobB wrote:I don't blame you for wanting out Alex, there's no point sticking to a job where you are not happy. Money isn't everything.
Hopefully you've made the right choice but only time will tell.
And since the financial crisis, we're just happy to have a job sometime, even if it's a bad one.
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Glad you got something better Alex, and how nice that you were headhunted for it as well! Nice ego boost. 
My old manager, who is now an Area Manager with another company in the same group, came to see me last weekend in the shop and amongst other things, pretty much gave me the heads-up that our company is being got rid of - something I thought would happen when the bigger company initially took us over. They've been telling us otherwise, whilst closing or converting more and more of our stores. I'm not surprised, but it's made me rather glad I didn't quit last month. I might as well hang on until they close our store, at least I'll get a month's wages to see me off.
Rocco was christened the Sunday before last in what was, I'm sure, the most shambolic and bizarre baptism ceremony ever seen in a Catholic church. The priest entirely forgot he had a baptism to perform and was most surprised when dozens of people began arriving at the church after mass. He is from Vietnam and with the best will in the world, his English was rather difficult to understand, although we all got him saying - twice - how hungry he was and that he couldn't wait to have something to eat, and that babies who are being baptized should be given a sleeping tablet. Not entirely what I expected to hear during my grandson's baptism. He seemed quite unfamiliar with the ceremony despite having been a Catholic priest for 25 years and had to read most of it, stumblingly, from a textbook, whilst absent-mindingly directing the parents and godparents to stand at the wrong side of the altar, ie the one that didn't have the font containing the water with which the baby was to be baptized.
All in all it was hilarious. The nervous laughter of the assembled guests at the beginning of the ceremony rapidly degenerated into outright hysterics, which was fun to see.
My daughter wasn't best pleased with the priest needless to say, however it was a good day overall so I think she decided not to lamp him one.
My old manager, who is now an Area Manager with another company in the same group, came to see me last weekend in the shop and amongst other things, pretty much gave me the heads-up that our company is being got rid of - something I thought would happen when the bigger company initially took us over. They've been telling us otherwise, whilst closing or converting more and more of our stores. I'm not surprised, but it's made me rather glad I didn't quit last month. I might as well hang on until they close our store, at least I'll get a month's wages to see me off.
Rocco was christened the Sunday before last in what was, I'm sure, the most shambolic and bizarre baptism ceremony ever seen in a Catholic church. The priest entirely forgot he had a baptism to perform and was most surprised when dozens of people began arriving at the church after mass. He is from Vietnam and with the best will in the world, his English was rather difficult to understand, although we all got him saying - twice - how hungry he was and that he couldn't wait to have something to eat, and that babies who are being baptized should be given a sleeping tablet. Not entirely what I expected to hear during my grandson's baptism. He seemed quite unfamiliar with the ceremony despite having been a Catholic priest for 25 years and had to read most of it, stumblingly, from a textbook, whilst absent-mindingly directing the parents and godparents to stand at the wrong side of the altar, ie the one that didn't have the font containing the water with which the baby was to be baptized.
All in all it was hilarious. The nervous laughter of the assembled guests at the beginning of the ceremony rapidly degenerated into outright hysterics, which was fun to see.
My daughter wasn't best pleased with the priest needless to say, however it was a good day overall so I think she decided not to lamp him one.
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Great story. Kind of makes a mockery of the whole ritual though, doesn't it.
Is it better to go through a ritual half-heartedly with the person with the right uniform on, so that you feel your intentions are being sanctioned by the powers-that-be, however dispassionately, or to do your own thing with integrity and meaning? I think I'll always go for the latter.
In my local church the font is surmounted by a huge grinning devil, which I think is a healthy touch of realism.
Is it better to go through a ritual half-heartedly with the person with the right uniform on, so that you feel your intentions are being sanctioned by the powers-that-be, however dispassionately, or to do your own thing with integrity and meaning? I think I'll always go for the latter.
In my local church the font is surmounted by a huge grinning devil, which I think is a healthy touch of realism.
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I would totally agree with you there Dave, but unfortunately a personal ceremony would not have fulfilled the very practical function intended for this baptism, ie that it will enable Rocco to attend a Catholic school when he's older. That's the only reason Kate wanted him baptized in a Catholic church, and the same reason I had her baptized.sound world wrote:Great story. Kind of makes a mockery of the whole ritual though, doesn't it.
Is it better to go through a ritual half-heartedly with the person with the right uniform on, so that you feel your intentions are being sanctioned by the powers-that-be, however dispassionately, or to do your own thing with integrity and meaning? I think I'll always go for the latter.
Ah well, I have to say it did provide many laughs, and as most of the guests were not Catholic I don't suppose it matters, although it didn't exactly give them the best impression!
Amazing, can you try and get a pic of it sometime? I'd love to see it. I daresay it makes christenings seem a bit more meaningful, with all the talk of forsaking the devil. Must help to focus the mind when he's actually sitting on the font leering at you.In my local church the font is surmounted by a huge grinning devil, which I think is a healthy touch of realism.
Ice, you were the one most tender with the rivers.
You, the roof of the waves, layer after layer after layer ...
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Rocco started walking end of last week, with the help of his Winnie the Pooh walker but unaided by human hand.
Not bad considering he's only just 11 months old.
Not bad considering he's only just 11 months old.
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You, the roof of the waves, layer after layer after layer ...
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Hello everyone,
I've been a bit silent lately as I've been away on holiday. My boyfriend and me went to Italy. We booked a couple of hotels in different parts of Italy. Rome was really pretty and Toscany is really great too. The food got a bit boring for a vegetarian, which I didn't expect because I make a lot of italian stuff at home. But it seems that in Italy they are really into meat and fish.
Sorry to hear about the baptism of Rocco, Beth. But at least this one will be remembered. [b)] In my opinion most of the time weddings etcetera in the church are as unpersonal as it can get..... But honestly, I'm probably a bit critical towards the church.
I've been a bit silent lately as I've been away on holiday. My boyfriend and me went to Italy. We booked a couple of hotels in different parts of Italy. Rome was really pretty and Toscany is really great too. The food got a bit boring for a vegetarian, which I didn't expect because I make a lot of italian stuff at home. But it seems that in Italy they are really into meat and fish.
Sorry to hear about the baptism of Rocco, Beth. But at least this one will be remembered. [b)] In my opinion most of the time weddings etcetera in the church are as unpersonal as it can get..... But honestly, I'm probably a bit critical towards the church.
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I'm a bit critical toward the church as well Paul, especially after that shambles!
I can't believe it's October, the temperature has been in the high 20s here for the past few days. Strangely I find this kind of heat much easier to bear when the leaves on the trees have turned, it doesn't seem nearly as oppressive as when everything is in full over-ripe bloom.
The only downside is the horrendous plague of daddy-long-legs, but then it gives my cats something to hunt indoors. Also I am allowing a spider who's living somewhere in the front room to keep several daddy-long-legs in larders dotted about the ceiling. It's quite fascinating, enough to disable my instinct to brush them down.
Rocco is becoming a proper little beast. Temper on it, I tell you! Can't imagine where he gets that from.
I can't believe it's October, the temperature has been in the high 20s here for the past few days. Strangely I find this kind of heat much easier to bear when the leaves on the trees have turned, it doesn't seem nearly as oppressive as when everything is in full over-ripe bloom.
The only downside is the horrendous plague of daddy-long-legs, but then it gives my cats something to hunt indoors. Also I am allowing a spider who's living somewhere in the front room to keep several daddy-long-legs in larders dotted about the ceiling. It's quite fascinating, enough to disable my instinct to brush them down.
Rocco is becoming a proper little beast. Temper on it, I tell you! Can't imagine where he gets that from.
Ice, you were the one most tender with the rivers.
You, the roof of the waves, layer after layer after layer ...
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Just started my new job today -as webdesigner- and my new company is great ! I was very nervous this morning and now I really feel I made the right choice.
I believe in your smile everyday
But I know that you're far from my way
When I talk to the moon I can hear you
In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
But I know that you're far from my way
When I talk to the moon I can hear you
In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
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Glad you enjoyed your first day, Alex. 
Hope your second day was equally as enjoyable........or has the novelty worn off already?
Hope your second day was equally as enjoyable........or has the novelty worn off already?
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it's getting better even more, as I know exactly what is planned for me for the next months.RobB wrote:Glad you enjoyed your first day, Alex.
Hope your second day was equally as enjoyable........or has the novelty worn off already?
And everyone there is telling me how expected is my work so I really enjoy this.
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When I talk to the moon I can hear you
In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
But I know that you're far from my way
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In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
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Hey Alex, great that you've found an employer that suits you so well
My boyfriend ask me to marry him last sunday. It was the day that we were together for six years. So I'm over the moon...
My boyfriend ask me to marry him last sunday. It was the day that we were together for six years. So I'm over the moon...
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Congrats to Alex and Paul!
My computer has been sick for the last couple of weeks, it's currently in the Apple store where the geeks are checking it over. One tiny problem-a blown fan sensor on the motherboard-has been creating hell, nothing working properly. The geeks are seeing whether there's more to the story-and I have a strong hunch that the whole thing is dying. So life is almost impossible at the moment. I have everything backed up and I can borrow my son's laptop to check emails etc, but all the music programs I use-composing software, Logic etc, need a frontline system I can use here and now, especially now when I'm just embarking on a big composing project in Wiltshire schools.
Bloody things. I bought it refurbished, but even so it's only lasted four years, which is crap really for something that cost nearly a grand.
My computer has been sick for the last couple of weeks, it's currently in the Apple store where the geeks are checking it over. One tiny problem-a blown fan sensor on the motherboard-has been creating hell, nothing working properly. The geeks are seeing whether there's more to the story-and I have a strong hunch that the whole thing is dying. So life is almost impossible at the moment. I have everything backed up and I can borrow my son's laptop to check emails etc, but all the music programs I use-composing software, Logic etc, need a frontline system I can use here and now, especially now when I'm just embarking on a big composing project in Wiltshire schools.
Bloody things. I bought it refurbished, but even so it's only lasted four years, which is crap really for something that cost nearly a grand.
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4 years is not that bad for a computer, usually after 3 years you should be happy it's still working these days.
sensor fan ? you mean the sensor to control fanspeed or the one controling temperature ?
There's hardware protection against high temperatures in computers so it could not be damaged.
A broken fan is fixed quickly also (there's sensors inside them too). So I guess if this is the real problem the genius at Apple store are not really genius at all
sensor fan ? you mean the sensor to control fanspeed or the one controling temperature ?
There's hardware protection against high temperatures in computers so it could not be damaged.
A broken fan is fixed quickly also (there's sensors inside them too). So I guess if this is the real problem the genius at Apple store are not really genius at all
I believe in your smile everyday
But I know that you're far from my way
When I talk to the moon I can hear you
In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
But I know that you're far from my way
When I talk to the moon I can hear you
In the dark I can see, I can feel your light
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well, there you go, you would go and buy one of those crappa-macs.sound world wrote:Bloody things. I bought it refurbished, but even so it's only lasted four years, which is crap really for something that cost nearly a grand.
But i agree with Alex, four years isn't bad really as i expect it gets quite a hammering. Hopefully they can patch it up for you.
Congrats to Paul & b/f.......i expect you'll just get married in time for the seven year itch !!!
