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largeginandtonic · 23/07/2008 08:26

Mornin!

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JamInMyWellies · 20/08/2008 06:51

Happy B-day LG&T.

TillyScoutsmum · 20/08/2008 09:01

Happy Birthday LG&T. Are you still having your marathon shagging session ?? Good God woman - put him down

elkiedee · 20/08/2008 11:11

Happy birthday LGT

MKG · 20/08/2008 13:04

Happy Birthday to LG&T.

Thanks everyone for the wishes it's a girl this time around. I really hope so, because that is the only way I can get dh to consider a vasectomy.

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:22

Anyone for a lovely homemade cake? Just tried out Nigella's fairy cake receipe and they are lovely. Just need to ice them but other than that they are ready for sharing

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 13:23

Me please.

I've quit my job this morning. I've had enough of my boss for reasons I won't bore you with. I decided that I would end my interim contract two months early.

Can you imagine Mark's reaction? He was not pleased.

That surely qualifies me for the cake?

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:25

Oh shite, you can have the lot!!!

Please, we need the details

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:27

I can just imagine M's response to that!

It was so lovely to speak with you yesterday and i cant wait for you and L to come down to see us

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 13:32

Well, the main problem in my career is that I am an open book. I let people know far too much about my life, I always do it. Always to my detriment, because then things become quite personal.

Soooo, my boss knows about dh and I, and all the problems we have been having, and she frequently comments on it, reduces me to tears, etc etc. Additionally, she has no children, and is always insinuating that L is a nightmare child, and that I'm a crap mum.

I was only in half day yesterday because I took L for her jabs, and apparently whilst I was off, someone's contract went missing.

I came in this morning, and she hauled me over the coals, saying I'm not focused, I'm not concentrating, no attention to detail, blah blah. I (wrongly, I admit) just resigned. My contract is due to come to an end at the end of November anyway, and I really feel as if by the very fact that she knows I have problems at home, is using it against me in work, by blowing minor issues into massive problems, as she has something to blame it on, i.e. dh and I's issues. The fact that I am interim means that I have the license to walk away if I wish. So, rightly or wrongly, that's what I did. Albeit I have a months' notice to work.

Dh is not amused. He said he would have to sell his car. Which is rubbish by the way. My contract would have come to an end in November anyway, and there's never been any suggestion that he would need to sell his car. I am confident that I will find another interim position, there's loads about as no one wants to take on perms in this climate, but clearly there are no guarantees.

No recrimination, please, I couldn't stand it.

charleymouse · 20/08/2008 13:34

PJ, I can imagine the reaction but hey ho a crappy boss is a real downer. Have been there and done that myself. Give us the details so we can be noseyadvise/support. Could you be constuctively dismissed if they're an arse?

Would have loved a fairy cake AM but PJ needs it more than I do sigh.

Will go and get a piece of parkin to compensate.

charleymouse · 20/08/2008 13:41

Oh PJ Charleymouse hands over the parkin. Is there another dept you can shift to whilst you work out your notice, or something to get away from your crappy boss. How about getting a friendly GP to sign you off with stress?

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 13:42

Ha ha, because I'm an interim, I don't have that luxury I'm afraid. And not a good look for a HR Manager to go off with stress.

I wouldn't have reacted like that if it'd been a permanent job, but interim affords you the luxury to pick and choose who you work for. I just hope something else comes along soon, or this will just make everything a million times worse.

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:43

What a COW!! I hate it when people think they can use stuff you have told them in confidence against you. I hope that your notice period goes quickly for you. Will you stay in HR or try something different??

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:44

I was thinking of doing my IPD at college next Sept. Something i have always wanted to have a go at.

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 13:47

No, I've worked hard to get here, and HR is definitely my thang. I wouldn't be able to start a different career path as my salary would drop so much. However, it's been an interesting career choice, and not one I would necessarily make given my time again.

We can have a right good chinwag about it when I come up! Assuming I don't have to go down the dole queue that day!

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:49

Will L sleep in the double bed with you or will she sleep in a travel cot? Also please let me know of anythings she likes/dislikes

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 13:50

She dislikes sleep. Ha ha, she doesn't like chicken, but she'll eat most other things. She'll go in a travel cot, I hope!!!

AprilMeadow · 20/08/2008 13:57

cool will make sure its all set up for her. dont worry about nappies and wipes etc as we have loads. Will make up some cottage pies then

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 14:04

Fab. She'll make sure to bring her Minnie dress so that we can dress them up and take some piccies!

ShowOfHands · 20/08/2008 14:05

I want to come! Boo hoo.

PJ, what you've done is in the realms of Stuff That Happens not Marital Grievance. Bosses can be evil and you did the right thing for you. Mark has to understand that it's nothing to do with the current situation, it's about self-respect and good sense. Just get very pro-active about finding more work. And it's not all about money. If you feel bullied and undermined then he can support your feelings and not bemoan financial concerns that don't exist. I'm being cruel to be kind today as finances are causing problems here and I have no tolerance.

AM, you have no idea how worried I was for you. I suspected it was SAHM transitions/new financial status stuff but had to disappear for a few days to sail up and down on a boat so couldn't contact you. I won't blather about it on here but if you wanted a friendly ear I'm happy to fb/MSN/perhaps even pick up a phone. [shy]

Pinkjenny · 20/08/2008 14:06

SOH - now I've spoken to LG&T and AM - I need to speak to you. In person.

ShowOfHands · 20/08/2008 14:09

I repeat, [shy]

charleymouse · 20/08/2008 14:18

Sorry PJ not really got any advice as if it was any of others on here would recommend you to sort them out.

Thanks for the fairy cake AM.

Waves madly at SOH helloo!

charleymouse · 20/08/2008 14:19

Charlymouse blatantly ignores all talk of meetups and phone calls and all that shenanigans.

ShowOfHands · 20/08/2008 14:23

I wrote on your fb wall cm.

I'll meet up with you. What did you study at Hallam btw?