Quit everything , and start again over 50?

MrsPorridge

It's a difficult situation but put it behind you now.

another_casualty

Thanks. I'll do that

Iguana

You apologised, a lot of people wouldn't.

another_casualty

Thanks. I always apologise if I'm wrong. Manners etc.:)

lessonlearned

Its done now AC. Yes it was an unfortunate incident but nothing can be done to change it, you can't put the clocks back. Just try and be patient. Only another couple of days and your commuting nightmares will be over.

TBH. I sometimes wonder why parents subject their little ones to ordeals like crowded public transpot and packed shopping malls.

As you know my husband was wheelchair bound. He told me that sitting in a chair, all he could see was bodies and legs looming in front of him. . He said he found it very unnerving at times and that he could see why children play up.

We had to push my dad in a wheelchair in Belgium. He reacted to the experience just like a toddler having a full blown tantrum. He just couldn't cope.

If my husband, an intelligent grown man, found these situations challenging, and my dad, a soldier who was decorated for his courage on the battlefield couldn't cope, then how much worse for a small uncomprehending child. They must be terrified half the time, when all they can see is shapes looming in front of them and When their eardrums are assaulted by a cacophony of indistinguishable noise. At least in the old fashioned prams the child could see their parents faces so had a bit of reassurance.

Personally I loathe crowds and I don't do well with noise either so i am only too pleased that I can pick and choose when I go into shopping centres (which always act like echo chambers) and when I use public transport....once in a blue moon. I really don't envy you that daily commute you have endured for so long. It would have turned me into a jibbering wreck.

It's almost over.

lessonlearned

Dreaming.....love the "smiling and nodding". This is exactly how I go through life. It's an excellent way of tackling the difficult times and ensuring you get what you want.

And I'm glad your tactic paid a handsome dividend. If you are going to be made redundant then you need to ensure you get the highest payment you can squeeze out of them.

You played a blinder. Well done.:D

another_casualty

2days to go..
Left eye bloodshot over last couple of days. It's the eye that started off the mysstgenia gravis . I have been rubbing it at times . Could be the fact I put heating on a little while over last few days .
I have my routine checkup next Tuesday with the specialist at st Thomas's .
The last time I saw him was 6 months ago.
Anyway , let's get this day out of the way

another_casualty

I have received a letter from personnel ( my boss) ,acknowledging my resignation and tidying up holiday entitlement etc.
Talking to her yesterday ..in professional and out of her depth IMHO

Anyway ,the last paragraph :'you have an ongoing duty of good faith and confidentiality to the company .such good faith and duty of confidentiality will be best served by observing your duty to keep commercially sensitive
information secret . The company will take such steps as may be necessary to enforce any breach of these ongoing obligations.'

Please release me, let me go

grunnie

Standard letter when some leaves - have had the same. Just smile and nod as I am sure half of the US are trying to do right now.


Just 3 days to go:beer:

lessonlearned

Take no notice - it's just "commerce speak" and is used across the board.

Industrial sabotage is something that is taken very seriously these days.

When my husband was made redundant he was kept on "paid gardening leave". He had to be available but was not allowed in the office, not allowed to get a new job or start a business. And of course sworn to secrecy.

(He had to sign the Official Secrets Act when he joined them).

Once he got over the shock of being made redundant he saw the positives and rubbed his hands with glee - six months holiday!!!!

In many jobs when you hand in your notice you have to empty your desk (under supervision) and are escorted to the door.

It does make you feel a bit like a criminal - yep it's happened to me - but it's just a precaution.

So dont take it to heart ....it's perfectly common practice and it's not personal.