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Flowery's off for a bit

28 replies

flowerybeanbag · 28/05/2009 08:00

Let's just say it's time to take another break...

Back in a couple of weeks

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LeninGrad · 28/05/2009 12:00

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rubyslippers · 28/05/2009 12:10

see you when you are back

thanks for the advice last week

dustbuster · 28/05/2009 12:58

Flowery, I read that other thread, and I thought your advice was excellent and the reaction completely inexplicable. Don't blame you for wanting a break.

dancingqueeen · 28/05/2009 18:47

Flowery, I keep meaning to post this, and say thank you for the various bits of advice you've given me in my last 6 months or so of problems with my employer. It helped me to see things more clearly and more rationally. the upshot- I was facing dismissal (due to illness) but managed to convince them finally that they needed to follow proper procedures and treat me properly, things have definitely improved now

RibenaBerry · 28/05/2009 20:19

Jeez Flowery, I just saw that thread too. I know I'm not around much at the moment, but just wanted to echo what others have said. Not sure why that thread went so horribly downhill. It's obviously a sensitive issue but still...

Unicornvomit · 28/05/2009 20:20

don;t know what is going on, but don't be a stranger !!

LovelyTinOfSpam · 28/05/2009 20:31

Flowery you advised me on holiday accrual during AML which meant my ex employers had to give me an additional £1000. I can't remember what I was called then but I was hugely grateful and as far as I am concerned you are a star

You are someone who a lot of people know and rely on to dish out sensible accurate advice. It is lovely to have someone around who really knows their onions.

Have a good break but do come back

LovelyTinOfSpam · 28/05/2009 20:32

Not just for advice obviously, but you know what I mean

spicemonster · 28/05/2009 20:37

Take care

CarGirl · 28/05/2009 20:37

Enjoy the break, I always like reading your advice because you get to learn so much from you!

Ewe · 28/05/2009 20:41

Enjoy your break. FWIW I thought you were spot on with your advice on that other thread, don't stay away for long!

Kitsilano · 28/05/2009 21:11

What was the thread?! Come back soon flowery.

fledtoscotland · 28/05/2009 21:17

enjoy your break flowery and thanks for your help with my questions about mat leave and bank holidays.

i must have missed something too Kitsilano. i dont know which thread

trixymalixy · 28/05/2009 22:40

Have a nice break flowery, your fantastic advice will be missed!!

silver73 · 28/05/2009 23:54

What is the thread? Can someone post the link? I don't like the sound of Flowery being upset

trixymalixy · 29/05/2009 00:12

here

islandofsodor · 29/05/2009 00:16

Do enjoy your break, I think you do need to step back a bit as you were unusually curt on the other thread.

Hope you come back feeling better.

Laquitar · 29/05/2009 12:30

You don't know me as i havn't asked you directly for help. But many tmes have found other posters questions to be what i wanted to ask and i have benefit from your helpful advice.

I ve said it on the other thread you did not deserve that swearing.

cornflakegirl · 29/05/2009 13:26

Come back soon flowery. The response on the other thread was entirely undeserved.

fledtoscotland · 29/05/2009 21:17

having just read that thread, i'm appalled at the response flowery got. She answered the query with the details of employment law and got slated for it.

enjoy your break flowery and come back soon

KatyMac · 29/05/2009 21:26

Always helpful for us employers too

Don't stay away too long

QS · 30/05/2009 00:09

I always enjoy reading your responses on threads, shame about the way you were treated on that thread.

Have a good break and hope you will come back refreshed.

BBisfinallyPG · 30/05/2009 11:11

Well i am another to say thanks flowery. I've read that thread and think that if the person in question had been paying for your advice she would not have been so rude. it was totally uncalled for and tbh i think uneccessary. People like that are spoiling your help for everyone. I certainly value your knowledge.

hope you have a good break, and sorry that being so helpful is often so unthanked!

BecauseImWorthIt · 30/05/2009 11:24

I haven't had to ask you for any advice, but I've always been very impressed with the amount of time that you give to people, and the generosity of spirit that you have.

Enjoy your break!

sobloodystupid · 30/05/2009 13:27

jeez flowery can't believe the response to that thread. You have been so patient with my queries (under another name). Have a wonderful break and put your feet up.