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DFW Advent Calendar 2007/Daily Chat Thread - 19th Dec

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  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    This is going to sound daft, but he has tried so hard to help me with my depression, and none of us even knew his Dad was ill.

    He has just carried on as though nothing was wrong. I guess I just feel a little guilty as I just gave him one more thing to worry about.
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • angelflower_2
    angelflower_2 Posts: 2,426 Forumite
    Lucy...my boss was like that...he couldnt do enough to help employees and we never really got to know them as people, however, i have left that job now and am fortunate to call my boss and his family friends (not close or anything but i see them socially if you know what i mean) and I have realised that they do have their own lives and their own problems but they also have their own support network. Normally people in this position of being responsible for others dont mind helping employees at all and are sometimes glad of being able to be of help in situations where they can....the fact his dad is so ill means he probably feels really helpless in that situation but giving help to others will mean a lot to him.

    I agree with Keren, the best thing you can do for your boss is to cover at work as much as possible. Also letting him know that you are thinking of them, if you get a chance to, would mean a lot to him and the family. My dad died about 6 weeks ago and although i didnt really appreciate all the cards and messages of help at the time, on reflection....it meant the world.
    DFW 228 LONG H 68
    DFD 2017 :eek:
  • angelflower_2
    angelflower_2 Posts: 2,426 Forumite
    on a slightly different note.....

    how cool is our very own santa lewis???? :rotfl:
    DFW 228 LONG H 68
    DFD 2017 :eek:
  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    Fortunately there is only me so I know roughly what is going on. Our Head of Department is very good though and is letting the rest of the Business know not to contact him.

    But I will do what I can, which is all anyone can do really.
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    angelflower wrote: »
    on a slightly different note.....

    how cool is our very own santa lewis???? :rotfl:

    Very I've just noiced that... imagine finding that under your christmas tree :D

    edit - My old boss looks a bit like Martin, he had a very nice bum too! I imagine Martin having a nice bum.
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • JET34
    JET34 Posts: 1,144 Forumite
    Morning All,
    I hope you are all well, I am finally looking forward to christmas I have still got to buy a few thing's but most of them are voucher's so I am not to bothered... DS2 is still sick and now DS3 is coming down with the same thing I think I can see where this is going.... I'll be next!!! just hope I will ne alright for christmas.
    DEBT FREE 23/FEB/07 TWO YEAR's!! £2 £1020.00 Banked New total £268+ and counting SAVINGS 3000.00- ISA £30. :j
  • JET34
    JET34 Posts: 1,144 Forumite
    Is it really only 5 day's to christmas it seem's like more!!!!
    DEBT FREE 23/FEB/07 TWO YEAR's!! £2 £1020.00 Banked New total £268+ and counting SAVINGS 3000.00- ISA £30. :j
  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    I classify Christmas as starting on Christmas Eve so 6 days until Christmas Day and santa!

    I hope your not ill over Christmas
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    angelflower wrote: »
    on a slightly different note.....

    how cool is our very own santa lewis???? :rotfl:
    lol I only just spotted it!! Very festive! He's left it rather late this year though!
    Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
    Que sera, sera. <3
  • Snaggles
    Snaggles Posts: 19,503 Forumite
    Lucy1982 wrote: »
    edit - My old boss looks a bit like Martin, he had a very nice bum too! I imagine Martin having a nice bum.

    Can anyone confirm this? Anyone had a look? :D

    If not, we may have to demand he shows us...:rotfl:
    "I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough."
    :smileyhea
    9780007258925
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