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 Dubai Eagle  03 Jun 22 6.18am |
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Whilst employed in the Middle East we had a working week of Sunday to Thursday (Friday & Saturday being the weekend) the number of calls I would receive from Europe on a Friday, they all start with, oh sorry I have just realised that your off on Friday, anyhow whilst I have you on the phone.......... One company decided that they were going to have their monthly meeting on the last Friday of every month, I emailed back that I was available for this meeting on either the Thursday, the Sunday or the Monday - we ended up having them on the Monday. But overall you are absolutely right, you can put up with quite a lot of BS if the package is decent. Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
My wife works in the NHS, and she can work a 3-day working week. 3 "long" days, each of 12.5 hours. Because of staff shortages, most nurses generally work 4, many work 5 and some "international" nurses work 7. In my own business career, as the MD of the UK subsidiary of a German business, the owner insisted I had my "handy" (mobile) with me at all times and thought nothing of calling at any time that suited him, and made no apologies for it. There were a few awkward moments! I was very well paid, though, so put up with it!
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| YT Oxford 03 Jun 22 7.14am |
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Here's some good news. The supermarket where I work had its highest-ever day's takings yesterday, by quite some margin. There's no cost of living crisis round these parts.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 03 Jun 22 10.36am |
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Originally posted by YT
Here's some good news. The supermarket where I work had its highest-ever day's takings yesterday, by quite some margin. There's no cost of living crisis round these parts. Could it be charging higher prices though?
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Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 03 Jun 22 11.45am |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Could it be charging higher prices though?
‘Twas nice milk I agree however not worth a grand!
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BlueJay  UK 03 Jun 22 1.13pm |
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Originally posted by cryrst
Very nice thanks BJ Yes, we need more positivity and consideration in times like this.. Had to love the guys passion for cars and his trip down memory lane.. He had no idea what was coming.
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| BlueJay UK 03 Jun 22 1.18pm |
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Originally posted by Dubai Eagle
Whilst employed in the Middle East we had a working week of Sunday to Thursday (Friday & Saturday being the weekend) the number of calls I would receive from Europe on a Friday, they all start with, oh sorry I have just realised that your off on Friday, anyhow whilst I have you on the phone.......... One company decided that they were going to have their monthly meeting on the last Friday of every month, I emailed back that I was available for this meeting on either the Thursday, the Sunday or the Monday - we ended up having them on the Monday. How right you are on that front. I expect many of us with been in that position. Was speaker to a plasterer pal the other day, he earns good money, but said he's getting out before long as 'it keeps you fit until it kills you'. Sounds about right.
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| BlueJay UK 04 Jun 22 2.50pm |
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Wonderful news!
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| Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 09 Jun 22 4.23pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
Wonderful news! Good film! It's not for everyone I'll admit but I liked it
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| BlueJay UK 09 Jun 22 4.27pm |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
Good film! It's not for everyone I'll admit but I liked it You just won yourself a framed Brendan Fraser picture!! What are a handful of your favourite movies? Always good to have some suggestions haha
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| Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 09 Jun 22 4.30pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
You just won yourself a framed Brendan Fraser picture!! What are a handful of your favourite movies? Always good to have some suggestions haha That can't be limited to a handful! If you want a suggestion for the weekend look for the Brazilian film 'City of God'. Portuguese with subtitles which I'll admit the mere suggestion of would put me off, but a very, very, very good film.
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| BlueJay UK 09 Jun 22 4.41pm |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
That can't be limited to a handful! If you want a suggestion for the weekend look for the Brazilian film 'City of God'. Portuguese with subtitles which I'll admit the mere suggestion of would put me off, but a very, very, very good film. Cheers! I've heard a fair amount about it, but somehow never seen City of God. Will give it a watch. I'm not averse to foreign films of various genres. Let the Right One In, Time Crimes, Train to Busan..
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