Well it’s early days but so far so good.
Nice things here in my financial services backwater are:
We have two staff kitchens with cafe style seating and internet terminals (which have no web-email ‘blocks’ like our desk machines so I may be able to get some tea-break emailing/blogging in). We also get free tea, coffee, milk, mineral water and have a microwave, dishwasher and proper cutlery and china. Coming from a “we provide nothing” investment banking atmosphere this is manna from heaven.
You get told (a novelty for me) to take lunch, and as food cannot be consumed at your desk so you really have to leave your desk.
We also have showers so you can bike to work and change if you live locally - something which I may consider in the Summer.
I’ll be getting my own laptop, phone and company credit card. I also have a secretary and a company parking space. Again this is all a bit of a culture shock. Add that to an employer contributory pension, 25 days holiday, a good salary, a yearly bonus and an even tempered boss this ex-temp feels good!
I’ve just been informed my first company away day is in April at a golf club (no I don’t play). I shall try and nip off to the spa instead as it will be an overnight stay. Bliss.
Oh and I get to leave at 5pm…. bye.
February 11th, 2005 at 12:05 am
What an improvement, Bobbles ….. glad to hear it, at last.
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February 11th, 2005 at 1:00 am
Any minute now they’re going to ship you off to Nepal. Watch out.
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February 11th, 2005 at 1:00 am
Any minute now they’re going to ship you off to Nepal. Watch out.
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February 11th, 2005 at 3:00 am
It’s just as I predicted: You wouldn’t leave your old job so fate had to elbow you out against your will, as it knew there was something better JUST around the corner for you.
well done Bobs
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February 11th, 2005 at 3:00 am
It’s just as I predicted: You wouldn’t leave your old job so fate had to elbow you out against your will, as it knew there was something better JUST around the corner for you.
well done Bobs
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February 11th, 2005 at 3:01 am
Bobblina, you sound like you have well and truly landed on your feet this time!
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February 11th, 2005 at 3:01 am
Bobblina, you sound like you have well and truly landed on your feet this time!
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February 11th, 2005 at 7:05 am
Sounds fab! Does a masseur (sp?) come in every Monday morning too?
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February 11th, 2005 at 7:05 am
Sounds fab! Does a masseur (sp?) come in every Monday morning too?
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February 11th, 2005 at 11:00 am
Huzzah! Congrats, Bobbolina (which I did type as Boobolina, ooer) well deserved! (the job, not the booby name).
If you run out of small irritating furry things to stick around your monitor, may I apply for the post?
xx
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February 11th, 2005 at 11:00 am
Huzzah! Congrats, Bobbolina (which I did type as Boobolina, ooer) well deserved! (the job, not the booby name).
If you run out of small irritating furry things to stick around your monitor, may I apply for the post?
xx
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February 11th, 2005 at 5:02 pm
Solis you can have my footstool, and I have a rather comfy double cupboard if you are interested?
Cheers all. You will no doubt be riveted to learn I have an induction on marketing this morning then financial planning and risk and compliance this afternoon. Go me.
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February 11th, 2005 at 5:03 pm
I am very impressed. I have just a desk. That’s all.
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February 11th, 2005 at 5:03 pm
I am very impressed. I have just a desk. That’s all.
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February 11th, 2005 at 7:01 pm
Typical. Bosses always screw up a perfectly nice job with the work.
A double cupboard? You’re spoiling me. *Squeezes into top shelf.* Oooooh. (I’ll pass you contraband biscuits when no-one’s looking. Shhhh.
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February 11th, 2005 at 7:01 pm
Typical. Bosses always screw up a perfectly nice job with the work.
A double cupboard? You’re spoiling me. *Squeezes into top shelf.* Oooooh. (I’ll pass you contraband biscuits when no-one’s looking. Shhhh.
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February 13th, 2005 at 4:01 am
Your own parking space!
Some people have it too soft….
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February 13th, 2005 at 4:01 am
Your own parking space!
Some people have it too soft….
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February 14th, 2005 at 2:05 am
TOLD you you could do better!
Brill.
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February 14th, 2005 at 2:05 am
TOLD you you could do better!
Brill.
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