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So happy for our son and his family.

31 replies

Noidea2114 · 15/06/2020 22:36

After a lot of uncertain years our son is now being rewarded in his job.
After starting work on an apprenticeship at 16 which finished before he should of with the company folding.
He went to a warehouse packing. Back to the apprenticeship. Then working on the roads patching holes. Street cleaning. Bin emptying.
Working in a warehouse again packing. And doing any job in between.
He is now working in the same field as his apprenticeship which was over 20 years ago.
After being in this job for 3 years today he was given a very large payrise and a new job title. Which means that he and his wife can now afford to buy their own home.

OP posts:
Mum2lots · 15/06/2020 22:38

Fabulous xxxxx

Dartsplayer · 15/06/2020 22:41

That's wonderful news. You must be so proud. It's lovely to hear some good news

SonEtLumiere · 15/06/2020 22:42

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HUCKMUCK · 15/06/2020 22:43

It's so nice to hear of someone doing well in this very tough time. He must be chuffed to bits.

FreddoFrogAddict · 15/06/2020 22:47

Lovely to hear some good news. Congratulations to your son.

mbosnz · 15/06/2020 22:50

Your son's persistence is amazing. Well done to him, and to his family, for going through sick and sin. I hope it keeps on getting better for them all.

Megthehen · 15/06/2020 22:51

well done - not everyone has the same life chances; his work ethic and character have been rewarded - I hope he carries on doing well. Flowers

Leeds2 · 15/06/2020 22:53

Congratulations to him!

Swingoutsistersledge2 · 15/06/2020 22:54

Congratulations. You must be so proud of him .

heyjude12 · 15/06/2020 22:54

That's cheered me right up. Congratulations to your son and well done for bringing up such a grafter!

Wishforsnow · 15/06/2020 22:55

Wow great news the hard work has paid off, really happy news

SunsetOverEasterIsland · 15/06/2020 22:56

Lovely news and well done to your son for his perseverance. Definitely a ' proud parent' moment 💐

solarlightexpress · 15/06/2020 22:58

Wonderful news! Perseverance pays off.

InvisibleWomenMustBeRead · 15/06/2020 23:05

Well done to your son - congrats!

Happymum12345 · 15/06/2020 23:06

Brilliant news! He sounds like he has worked very hard to get where is now. Well done to him!

MrsJemimaDuck · 15/06/2020 23:10

Congratulations!

FedUpAtHomeTroels · 15/06/2020 23:18

Well done to your son.

MadameMeursault · 15/06/2020 23:35

Wonderful news. You must be very proud.

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 15/06/2020 23:53

That was lovely to read OP.

With determination and tenacity like that, who knows where your lovely son will end up.

BammBamm · 16/06/2020 08:32

That's so lovely OP. You sound like a lovely parent.

Rjack · 16/06/2020 09:00

I like stories like this. Well done.

Deathraystare · 16/06/2020 09:12

Isn't that great? A Lot of boys his age would have not bothered to persevere. You must be a very proud mum!

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 16/06/2020 09:20

Lovely to read...you must have instilled some great values in your son.Nice to be able to share in someones happiness ..Best wishes to all of you.

StrangeTimes · 16/06/2020 09:22

Lovely to hear some good news in these trying times! He sounds amazing and you have every right to be proud! And proud of yourself too!

FuckyNel · 16/06/2020 09:26

Really pleased for your son and his family xx