Elaine Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Jack, Elaine hasn't got anything on ebay at the moment No because bloody work has seriously curtailed my jewellery making - the sods I have two days off this week though, so I might get something done. Had a verrreeeee interesting chat with the admin manager. She orchestrated things to get me on my own and asked if I'd be interested in a new position that's coming up. She couldn't say too much about it, other than she thinks I'd find it challenging (one of my stipulations). She brought up the subject of money and I said that there was no way I could work for the wages they were offering. She basically said that I'd have to give her a ballpark figure of what I would work for - but she stressed that the 'hospitality industry is notorious for low wages'. I told her I'd think things over. Oh yes - she also said wistfully "It's just a shame you didn't apply for the office manager job" Interesting stuff really. I'm getting the distinct impression they don't want to let me go ETA: I think the card's lovely too, Michelle I know what you mean about not being able to tell if something's rubbish or not when you've made it yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 72 pages. No way can I catch up. Has anyone seen Tracey s lately. Am a bit worried about her. Very random, but have had to change Mandy's food again. I think I am wrapped around her paw. She is back on pets at home senior. I add a bit of warm water and it has gravy. It doesn't look a bad food and she is woofing it down so can't be too bad. I hope everyone is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Im happy. I sold the air con last week, and the loft insulation today. The man is coming tonight, so ill be able to buy myself a mattress now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtychicken Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Has anyone seen Tracey s lately. Am a bit worried about her. Kazz - she's ok but I'll drop you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I got a job offer this morning and start next monday , I could have started tommorow ( they are very keen ) Brilliant news! What will you be doing? its working for a large shopping centre developer , they are building a huge complex which includes a brand new underground station and a total refurbishment of another station and I will ensuring they open on time I worked for them in 2006 when they are were opening a new underground sidings ( all connected to the shopping complex ) and the head chappie rang me this morning and offered me a job that I would have been mad to turn down so I took it its very handy as I will be on a building site with thousands of builders working on a 2.7 billion pound project as Mark and I are currently paying for a very poor sri lanka widows house to be rebuilt ( not dogstar money this is our money ) and we are hoping to branch out into building homes there and would be looking to get large construction companies to sponsor them so the timing is perfect plus I can pay off my credit card which paid for my flight and the cash advance for this ladys house life is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishPastry Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 well done Sam actually well done sounds a bit lame, for the huge impact you have on peoples lives out there, but more words just made it sound even more cheesy lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 life is good And so it should be, with all the wonderful things you do ... its very handy as I will be on a building site with thousands of builders working on a 2.7 billion pound project as Mark and I are currently paying for a very poor sri lanka widows house to be rebuilt ( not dogstar money this is our money ) and we are hoping to branch out into building homes there and would be looking to get large construction companies to sponsor them so the timing is perfect plus I can pay off my credit card which paid for my flight and the cash advance for this ladys house It's cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sam, you and Mark amaze me and make me realise that there are some incredibly special people in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have some piccies of the ladys house which i will upload anybody who met her and saw her situation would have done as we did , its just we get to met people like her with our dog work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 its working for a large shopping centre developer , they are building a huge complex which includes a brand new underground station and a total refurbishment of another station and I will ensuring they open on time I worked for them in 2006 when they are were opening a new underground sidings ( all connected to the shopping complex ) and the head chappie rang me this morning and offered me a job that I would have been mad to turn down so I took it its very handy as I will be on a building site with thousands of builders working on a 2.7 billion pound project as Mark and I are currently paying for a very poor sri lanka widows house to be rebuilt ( not dogstar money this is our money ) and we are hoping to branch out into building homes there and would be looking to get large construction companies to sponsor them so the timing is perfect plus I can pay off my credit card which paid for my flight and the cash advance for this ladys house life is good Sounds great. Will be a challenge for you but nothing like what you have already achieved. I think the two of you are.................. well I just cant think of a word that says how wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 okay ladies house the walls are not bad and were built by her late husband ( he died 10 years ago ) she has a daughter the same age as my daughter The roof however is falling apart and it leaks in multiple places and it rains a lot in Sri Lanka the living room , there own no items of furniture at all at the moment. the floor is levelled mud and when the rain water gets in from the leaky roof it becomes a swamp The kitchen The bedroom which they both share these people are poor , I mean literally struggling to feed themselves and there is no state aid to assist them and they often rely on neighbours and Monks to assist them with food , they have a outside toilet and a stand pipe to wash themselves and there clothes by our standards its a living hell yet the lady and her daughter were both clean and presentable and welcomed us into the house and they also have a dog , not just any dog a dog that needs special care and attention ( both front legs are deformed ) Mark observed that the dog appears better feed then mum ( I think she feeds her daughter and dog and eats whats left ) so we have a team of builders working now to replace the roof, plaster the walls and floor , make better ventilation in the kitchen , make proper door and windows and also to buy some basic furniture and cooking equipment we are also working with village leaders and MEF who are working on providing employment oppurtunies for this lady ( for example MEF are going to plant banana plants in her garden and buy back the crops for the elephants ) its a pilot project and when its finished we are going to try and get construction companies to sponsor more houses , our builder is going to train local men to do the semi skilled work and every one who works on the project gets a fair wage for there work I am as excited about this as I am about Dogstar ( the funds are and will always be 100 % seperate ) although Dogstar intends to employ this families as foster carers or to make items such as dog collars etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sam, that's neither random or mundane! How fantastic of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh my word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingipops Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I need to tackle the mess that is my bedroom tonight Have come up for air....boy I'm worse at this 'tidy bedroom' stuff than when I was a teenager! Sam and Mark, I am humbled by the amazing things you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstone Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sam, you are a wonderful person, and Mark too Ingi, I know what you mean I need to tidy my room before I go away cos a friend is staying in it I need to tidy the whole house really and do ironing and packing and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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