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minimorecambe
30-11-10, 10:05 AM
Back up North and it is gorgeous weather :)

Morning all :)

Reeder
30-11-10, 10:14 AM
all of us that are at risk are here just not the management or HR unbelieveable

Shouldn't have bothered then. Conspire tomorrow so that all of you don't go in, and see how they like it ;)

Tara
30-11-10, 10:14 AM
morning :D

lily
30-11-10, 10:17 AM
Morning MM and reeder and T (forgot to say it)

So is today's meeting to be told your at risk or is it about who is going?

Reeder
30-11-10, 10:22 AM
Mooooooooooooon-ing

Tara
30-11-10, 10:23 AM
Morning MM and reeder and T (forgot to say it)

So is today's meeting to be told your at risk or is it about who is going?
we got an email to tell us to attend a meeting i think today is the meeting to tell us we are under consultation we are all on 30 days consulatation period after today!!

metalhead19
30-11-10, 10:24 AM
greetings all

Reeder
30-11-10, 10:32 AM
Yo d

lily
30-11-10, 10:35 AM
we got an email to tell us to attend a meeting i think today is the meeting to tell us we are under consultation we are all on 30 days consulatation period after today!!

If it's something that you want..... ask them what incentive they are offering for volentary redudancy?

Tara
30-11-10, 10:36 AM
If it's something that you want..... ask them what incentive they are offering for volentary redudancy?
Thanks Lily i never thought of that I will def ask that

Milky Bar Kid
30-11-10, 10:37 AM
OMG, it's freezing and I need to go outside to get to the hairdressers!!!!!!! Brrrrrrr!

lily
30-11-10, 10:45 AM
It's warmer here today... car was reading 1'c rather than the nice -4'c yesterday.

Tara
30-11-10, 10:53 AM
Lily I asked the question this is what the response was

Can cover this on the call voluntary attracts the same benefits as compulsory in terms of stat payments and enhanced package. However in this instance pay in lieu of notice is offered therefore those selecting voluntary redundancy would not be requested to work their notice as in most compulsory cases.

lily
30-11-10, 11:00 AM
If you don't need to work your notice and the payment is in lieu, it means that your notice will/should be tax free. Rather than if you work it you would be taxed on it.

Tara
30-11-10, 11:01 AM
If you don't need to work your notice and the payment is in lieu, it means that your notice will/should be tax free. Rather than if you work it you would be taxed on it.
Thanks Lily :D wish me luck guys meeting is in 30 mins

Quedos
30-11-10, 11:02 AM
Morning All - i can't believe the difference in snow. There some but not a lot at Milngavie but shed loads at cumbernauld.
Sitting here with four layers on freezing in the office to!!

Quedos
30-11-10, 11:03 AM
freezing cold hugs T ((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

Tara
30-11-10, 11:09 AM
Thanks Q how are you?

Posted your card today hopefully you will get it xxx

gruntygiggles
30-11-10, 11:10 AM
Good luck Tara. Hope you get the result you want. :-)

I am happy today, just had to tow a delivery van back up the driveway. He got our package to us...but couldn't get back out....I love my landy :-)

Tara
30-11-10, 11:18 AM
nice one GG and thanks so do I

Quedos
30-11-10, 11:25 AM
I'm freezing - but hey I'm at work after a 2hr 15 mins commute - Its killing my flexi but hey
Fingers are so crossed for you my dear.
Glad i'm off tmw and looks like i need to be off thursday as well - just as well i got annual left.

blue curvy jester
30-11-10, 11:29 AM
what s the snow like in Brum lilly?,got to go to the NEC for 'Work (ahem)' tommorrow

ta

lily
30-11-10, 11:31 AM
Wow I'm getting depressed! Inputting everybodies bonus and what they are getting is a bit depressing.

However mine is still on the input sheet... maybe for once they won't revoke a bonus due to somebody leaving!

lily
30-11-10, 11:32 AM
what s the snow like in Brum lilly?,got to go to the NEC for 'Work (ahem)' tommorrow

ta

Roads are clear, gritters have done a good job, got an inch at most but only on pavements now, Its also starting to melt as it is about 2'c today. You should be fine. M5 outside work window is moving like nothing has happened.

It was not that bad as Drew still cycled to work this morning!

Holdup
30-11-10, 11:34 AM
Whoop whoop we are all being sent home :D

blue curvy jester
30-11-10, 11:46 AM
It was not that bad as Drew still cycled to work this morning!

He's not right in the head though!

Drew Carey
30-11-10, 11:57 AM
Correct.....I am not right in the head....

I can still tase road salt, even though I've had a shower, cleaned teeth again and drunk copious amounts of Java. Yuck.

Tara
30-11-10, 11:58 AM
Fingers crossed Lily

meeting went well i have told them I want to volunteer for redundancy

Quedos
30-11-10, 12:58 PM
so what was the first reaction then T

Tara
30-11-10, 01:31 PM
so what was the first reaction then T
not really surprised although i have not yet informed my Manager as I can't get hold of him so that could be a bit of a shock for him as his other PA has volunteered too

anna
30-11-10, 01:41 PM
Afternoon all.

Quedos
30-11-10, 01:45 PM
Hey Anna
love the avatar - they look funky!!

Quedos
30-11-10, 01:46 PM
not really surprised although i have not yet informed my Manager as I can't get hold of him so that could be a bit of a shock for him as his other PA has volunteered too

Yay thats the way to go!! nothing like totally putting the mgt on a back foot!!:D

Tara
30-11-10, 01:46 PM
They are cool Anna

anna
30-11-10, 01:49 PM
Thanks Q & T they are the latest cakes to come out, I am gearing up for xmas now... my gingerbread men were very good so another batch will be made this week.. it saves on spending money on presents when I can just give those out ;)

We have just had a hail storm I am most upset with!!! It isnt supposed to be cold here!

Tara
30-11-10, 01:50 PM
Yay thats the way to go!! nothing like totally putting the mgt on a back foot!!:D
we shall see what happens he hasn't answered his phone yet to me today so he has no idea yet

Quedos
30-11-10, 01:57 PM
i just hope it comes out the way you want it T! I'm off to book flights today too. Think we both need cheering up and something to look forward to!

Tara
30-11-10, 02:04 PM
I think it will do they have said it would be unlikely voluntary redundancy would be declined so fingers crossed

anna
30-11-10, 02:08 PM
I didnt realise things had got that far T!

Tara
30-11-10, 02:51 PM
I didnt realise things had got that far T!

Yep things move quick when they want it to :D

Tara
30-11-10, 03:40 PM
gosh its amazing how quick things move when HR want something doing _ got my figures through already too at least i won't have the horrific journey into work anymore

anyone need an administrator/PA in the Bracknell area?

lily
30-11-10, 03:41 PM
gosh its amazing how quick things move when HR want something doing _ got my figures through already too at least i won't have the horrific journey into work anymore

anyone need an administrator/PA in the Bracknell area?

wow that is quick! What they giving you as a termination date?


Edit: found some sent you a PM

anna
30-11-10, 03:48 PM
ohh lily glad your about can you PM me your addy please

Viney
30-11-10, 03:48 PM
Afterno0on ladies of the Megathread :kiss:'s and hugs for you all.

Hope youre not missing me tooooo much :)

anna
30-11-10, 03:49 PM
hey v man how is your weeks off?

Tara
30-11-10, 03:51 PM
wow that is quick! What they giving you as a termination date?


Edit: found some sent you a PM
They haven't yet but if they want me gone by Christmas then they need to get their finger out at payroll cut off for xmas is 17th December!

lily
30-11-10, 03:56 PM
ohh lily glad your about can you PM me your addy please

Yer sure :confused:

anna
30-11-10, 04:04 PM
Yer sure :confused:

thanks... its a surprise.

Holdup
30-11-10, 06:04 PM
Home sweet home

dunno what all the fuss was about with this snow and sending us home though

munkygunn182
30-11-10, 06:24 PM
Ladies and gentlemen of the Org, the 125 is away :D

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 07:36 PM
how doo all

HU you southerners think its Doomsday when 2 microns of snow falls. We've easily had a foot in 6 day

Fruity-ya-ya
30-11-10, 07:43 PM
how doo all

HU you southerners think its Doomsday when 2 microns of snow falls. We've easily had a foot in 6 day
Hi all,

I see where your coming from Mr Smith as my mates next door have been off all day.

The lucky beggers have been off today as they both work in schools that were closed.
As penance they must suffer me drinking all their cider & suffer my nasty homebrew wine!

p.s. Just popped on to say hello, I'll be back on later when I've supped them dry.

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 07:51 PM
I aint working atm, but yesterday was the worst its been around here in 17 years as the gritters couldn't get through for the abandoned buses :lol:

Bibio
30-11-10, 08:17 PM
Ladies and gentlemen of the Org, the 125 is away :D

=D>

Bibio
30-11-10, 08:21 PM
i think the weather is going to be a repeat of last year..

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2002/47061196greatbritainjpg.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/i/47061196greatbritainjpg.jpg/)

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 08:24 PM
bib that pic needs edited.

smouldering crater where london is

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 08:25 PM
bib that pic needs edited.

smouldering crater where london is

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 08:56 PM
:smt039 Evening peoples
How be all?

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 09:02 PM
theres only me!

Bibio
30-11-10, 09:56 PM
jeeeeeezzzzzz its slow in here tonight.

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 09:59 PM
Yup does seem to be.
People probably cant get here because of the snow :rolleyes:

andrewsmith
30-11-10, 10:01 PM
anyone found using snow as an excuse will be Scrubbed with a iceball

Venom
30-11-10, 10:19 PM
*slides into the megathread on a sledge* woooooo!!!!



*crash*

metalhead19
30-11-10, 10:25 PM
Cant sledge here.....no snow :D

Holdup
30-11-10, 10:28 PM
how doo all

HU you southerners think its Doomsday when 2 microns of snow falls. We've easily had a foot in 6 day

nowt to do with me, its the Institutes policy last year they say they got caught out and "didnt want people to get stuck away from their families again" all the apprentice's are 16+ not f'in 6!!!! not only that but we HAD to phone our parents and dealers before we left otherwise they'd do it for us again we're all 16 or older

Viney
30-11-10, 10:37 PM
Evening snow beings of the UK

Holdup
30-11-10, 10:42 PM
oww dooo

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 10:43 PM
:smt039 Venom, MH, HU and Viney :D

Viney
30-11-10, 10:44 PM
oww dooosup james me ole fruit

:smt039 Venom, MH, HU and Viney :DEvening gorgeous :kiss:

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 10:46 PM
Hows the weeks off going up to now??

Holdup
30-11-10, 10:47 PM
Evening gorgeous :kiss:

:D

Ta very much :smt060

its all good Mr V, how about you

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Heleeeeeeeen :smt039

metalhead19
30-11-10, 10:50 PM
:smt039 Venom, MH, HU and Viney :D

Evening all, How goes it for everyone?

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 10:50 PM
I went on your course for you James and everyone had gone home!!!!!! :o

Holdup
30-11-10, 10:52 PM
I went on your course for you James and everyone had gone home!!!!!! :o

Thats a ****er isnt it and you missed out on the 6 - 8pm drugs awareness crap tonight and tomorrow the 6 - 8 pm how to be a responsible road user errr crap, how gutted must you be

minimorecambe
30-11-10, 10:58 PM
I am :( My week off is now ruined because I missed them :(

Im good MH, how be you?? :D

metalhead19
30-11-10, 10:59 PM
Im good ty :)
:o a week off! Jealous much!

Holdup
30-11-10, 11:01 PM
and parts selling skills.... all week

"Hi Me speaking"
"Hello Me im You"
"Hello You how can i help"
"i need a flux capacitor"
"flux capacitors are £1,000,000"
"hahahahahahahaha i just fell off my chair thats a ridiculous price"
*hangs up phone*

or

"Hello Me im You"
"Hello You how can i help"
"i need a flux capacitor"
"flux capacitors are £1,000,000"
"wow thats cheaper than i expected ill come down and get that"
*hangs up phone*

Holdup
30-11-10, 11:26 PM
:-s


night

metalhead19
30-11-10, 11:31 PM
Anybody home?

davepreston
01-12-10, 07:16 AM
boo

Tara
01-12-10, 07:37 AM
good morning Happy birthday to my forum daughter Q :D Have a great day huni sending you big hugs xxx

lily
01-12-10, 08:53 AM
Morning!

No boss today and not a lot of work..... two projects left to drag out till 24th December.... however one has a deadline of the 6th and the other the 20th! Hmmmmmmm BORED!

Tara
01-12-10, 09:25 AM
sounds great Lily :rolleyes:

thanks for those links they were most helpful :D

lily
01-12-10, 09:34 AM
Your welcome if I can help at all let me know

barwel1992
01-12-10, 09:44 AM
theres 8 of us im group at college to day ....... theres meant to be 30

minimorecambe
01-12-10, 09:51 AM
Good morning :)

How are we all today?

I am being guilt tripped into going to see Harry Potter today :-?
Then I need to pack my bag for my trip to Edinburgh tomorrow :)

fizzwheel
01-12-10, 09:52 AM
We had snow yesterday but it didnt settle, it just turned everywhere wet, one girl in the finance department chucked an almighty strop because she was told that it wasnt bad enough for her to go home.

Havent been outside today, tucked up in bed with the dogs. Not feeling very well. Cant get warm, body aches and dont like being very far away from the toilet... not very pleasant.

lily
01-12-10, 10:00 AM
Awwww no Fizz... hope you get better soon- I hear puppy cuddles are the best medicine!

MM- enjoy your trip I hope the snow doesn't upset it.


In other news it's snowing again! :(

fizzwheel
01-12-10, 10:02 AM
They are both sound asleep and snoring their heads off !

minimorecambe
01-12-10, 10:16 AM
I will do thanks Lily :) going to buy some new boots aswell today so I don't slip on my ass :p

Hope you feel better soon Fizz :)

Reeder
01-12-10, 10:29 AM
It's DRY here today! It's lovely :D

Geodude
01-12-10, 10:32 AM
Still snowing here, roads blocked out of street and even the buses cant get out. Bored with snow now.

Venom
01-12-10, 10:42 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/issues/SV%20forum/5-60.gif

Venom
01-12-10, 10:50 AM
Hope you feel better soon Fizz


I am being guilt tripped into going to see Harry Potter today :-?
Then I need to pack my bag for my trip to Edinburgh tomorrow :)

Enjoy your guilt trip to Potter and your trip to 'burgh.

andrewsmith
01-12-10, 11:17 AM
meh
Venom whats with the screaming smiley

Venom
01-12-10, 11:19 AM
meh
Venom whats with the screaming smiley

I thought it looked funny, it's going to be my new way of saying hello in this thread.

andrewsmith
01-12-10, 11:22 AM
fair enuf how doo

I'm away now too!

Laters

gruntygiggles
01-12-10, 11:23 AM
We had snow yesterday but it didnt settle, it just turned everywhere wet, one girl in the finance department chucked an almighty strop because she was told that it wasnt bad enough for her to go home.

Havent been outside today, tucked up in bed with the dogs. Not feeling very well. Cant get warm, body aches and dont like being very far away from the toilet... not very pleasant.

That sounds horrible Fizz. Gimme a shout if you need anything. I need to go to Mole Valley later so will be in the area.

Sounds like you should stay just where you are. Hope you feel better soon.

Hello everyone else and happy birthday to Q xxx

fizzwheel
01-12-10, 11:31 AM
I'm ok Ta. I dont need anything Liz has left me plenty of supplies, shame I dont feel like eating anything though.

Just drinking plenty of water so I dont get dehydrated. Under normal circumstances I'd say pop in if you are in the area, but I really wouldnt want you to catch whatever it is I have.

gruntygiggles
01-12-10, 11:39 AM
Yeah, no worries. Another time though...I can't believe it's wet with you. We still have snow on the ground here from Friday. It's stayed below freezing the whole time.