Memorygirls - The Matrix Re-inspired

EssexHebridean

Daffs, on the last occasion my car insurance company told me when I rang them to cancel the policy having got it cheaper elsewhere that they "could probably beat" my new quote, I told them that if that was the case they should have given me their genuine best price first off, rather than trying to fleece me. Had they done that, they would still have the business, wouldn't they! She stammered a bit, then said "but if we can beat the new quote you'll stay with us, won't you!" I responded politely that no, I preferred to deal with more trustworthy, honest companies, thank you!

I enjoyed that conversation. Can you tell?!

Cheery_Daff

Brilliant EH! :rotfl: Gosh I really wish I'd have said something like that - pah! :rotfl:

(((fantasia))))) I know what you mean about not knowing whether you're coming or going Sounds like a good plan to get rid of the freelander

clairewop

Seem to be having a bit of a lazy day today

Although I have polished and hoovered the master bedroom and made the bed, plus have sorted out 2 loads of washing from the tumble and put second load of washing on the line (hoping it don't rain) and put third load in.

Have to pop out for a bit now, got drs app and I'm going to have a nose in peacocks as my neighbour gave me a 40% off voucher, in need of new underwear, but hate paying loads, I'm a bit of a scrooge lol.

tellmeitsfriday

You'd be better to buy it in the M&S sale than from a cheap shop, and it will probably cost the same. Good underwear is.. well... good (for posture and general good-feelings about yourself) (IMHO)

clairewop

My last lot I bought in the sale from Avon, all the wires are coming out of them.

Right best go get to drs on time lol.

Souk08

Ladies fur coat and nae knickers is my favourite saying and as long as it looks okay on the outside, well we can work at the rest!

I have started to send out my CV and have an interview for my old company on Monday (the one that sells fab frocks!) I LOVED working there so we'll see. Can't move til September ish anyway and have also got a telephone interview with a retail specialist on Wednesday.

You see although I dont have man or baby fear, or think I SHOULD be doing any of that, I do have TERRIBLE job fear. My thinking is thus: I wont get another job, I'll have to claim dole, I'll have to give up the flat and lifestyle and go back and live at my parents where I can't have the life I want. And on and on and on. This fear could make me say yes to something just to have some security, even if it's not the right thing. This FEAR is borne out of years of travelling about and now finally wanting and having some roots, and wanting to hang on to that. This fear is the fear that I wont be able to provide for myself. I dont expect anyone else to do it for me but I do expect ME to be able to do it for me.

I dont know why I sometimes feel like this when the reality is:
My shop is busy and we are over tgt in a recession
I have 21 staff. a huge turnover and a big square foot area to manage, and all is well
My CV is great and since sending it out to 4 agencies on Tuesday night, 1 has txt me twice
When I told the lady from old company that I couldnt start til September and she needs me in June so I wouldn't bother with an interview, she told me she might take on a temp and wait for me!!!!!!!! AAARRRGGGHHH! Why do we do this to ourselves?!

In reality doing a shsort contract suits me, it saves me from getting bored and complacent but the fear sometimes stops me short. I know that I am good at what I do, so where does the dreaded fear come from.

I have no car, no man and no baby and I couldn't be happier about that, but take my job, my means of living away and I am terrified. I dont get grass is always greener syndrome much and can honestly say I dont envy people anything (except sometimes, their ability to buy clothes) so this floors me. If I was a 'life would be perfect if I had a man/had a baby/lost a stone' type then I'd get it for these people are ALWAYS unhappy and uncontent but I'm genuinely not like that. When I lived abroad I loved it and didn't yearn for home. Now that Im back I wouldn't go away to work like that again. I have no regrets and there's nowhere I'd rather be now, though I'd move for a new challenge if it was there so WHY IN THE NAME OF GOD AM I SO SCARED THAT I WONT GET ANOTHER JOB?!!!!!

Gemmzie

Morning all. I'm having a pretty good Friday so far, working later but only for four hours

fantasia322

Souk, are you sure your fear isn't actually of FEAR itself. It sounds like people are clamouring for you. Go with the flow, breathe deeply, take every opportunity that comes your way and just see where it leads.

Souk08

Thanks Fantasia, you're right of course. And I can go anywhere and make friends anywhere but God its good to have let that out!

Oh and MG I jog to show tunes! I love them and it never fails to make my heart sing
This is a fave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOamKxW844 and watch how she shrugs off THE FEAR before she goes on stage!

Off out soon as my two dear friends have their redundancy through and we're off to lunch. They both got job offers today too so champagne, champagne for everyone!

lionheartedgirl

Souk I totally understand (although as you know, while I am not desperate to get into another relationship, it is something i would like if the right chap came along!). My biggest fear too is losing my job and therefore my income and therefore my independence - especially as this was nearly taken from me last year by someone who had no respect for any of it. Through all the ups and downs of the last few years, I have kept my house going and managed to survive.

I am in a permanent job also in retail, and it's so fickle I worry every day that I will walk into a thanks but no thanks conversation. Sounds like you have great skills and experience so you know you will probably be fine but it's 'just' the worry that it won't be! I am well qualified and also have good experience in a variety of industries so if the worst should happen, I hope i would find something else fairly quickly. But oh goodness the thought of otherwise!

being single has been such an eye opener in so many ways, good and bad. My gran said to me when I separated from hubby, and again when things fell apart with fiance, at least you don't have to stay with a man for money any more, and you've made yourself that way no-one else.

Am rambling now so will stop. Good luck with the job hunting, sounds very promising already!