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  • scuzz
    scuzz Posts: 1,995 Forumite
    donny-gal wrote: »

    Scuzz - is there no temporary work round your way? Or could you join a union?

    Unfortunately there's no temp work in my line of work unless I go freelance, and with a mortgage looming, I can't take the risk of not having work. I am a member of a Union and I will be contacting them, as my job was changed last summer without a new contract being drawn up. They've already said this is illegal and could ultimately lead to unfair dismissal. I've given notice that I want a contract, but I was told the letter informing me of the changes surficed. I said no as I haven't signed anything. So I've been promised a contract. However, if it doesn't arrive by the end of the month, I'll be back on the phone to the union. They won't be happy especially after all the problems I had with work when I was off for three weeks with stress (boss kept calling demanding I attended meetings and wanting to know when I would be back at work - again not allowed)
    Comping, Clicking & Saving for Change
  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    Good morning everyone,

    :wave: Donny-gal Get there safely and we'll hear from you soon.

    Well it's been bucketing down all day. DD arrived home safely. DH & I are going over to the mainland for supplies tomorrow. I just hope the rain eases a bit. I hate getting wet. :D We're having eggplant croquettes for tea tonight :rolleyes: new recipe, I hope they taste ok. We have a million eggplant's all at once. :rolleyes: Of course. :D If anybody has any yummy recipes for them please sing out.

    HH She might be ok with the littlies. Can she change to the lower grades? That's if they can understand her. :D
    scuzz How is your new flat coming on?
    :hello: Mrs Mix

    I best get going. I'm up to the mashing steamed eggplant stage. :D They should be cool enough now. Hope you all have a great day and it's not too cold. Byeeeeeee
    Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. ;)


  • Goooood morning everyone! We have snow :snow_laug :snow_grin Donny-gal do you have any yet? It looks beautiful, atm, so hope it lasts. Was planning to go to York shopping today, so will see what it looks like later. We may have to make snowballs instead ;)

    Catowen - hope the blood tests aren't too bad. I like bacon and sliced tomato in quiche.

    Aussie - we make aubergine pasta bake. Soften a chopped onion with some garlic. Add cubed aubergne and soften that. Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and some herbs and seasoning. Pour over some cooked pasta and top with mozarella cheese. Bake until hot.

    Off to finish the ironing and assemble tonight's lasagne (after a quick surf and another :coffee: :p ).

    :hello: Have a great day, Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • Miss_Cinnabon
    Miss_Cinnabon Posts: 19,481 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    yay! its snowing here:j :j anyone else got snow, meant to get heavy in afternoon, hope to take kids sledging if it gets to a good amount:rolleyes:

    had a lazy day yesterday, lo slept quite well last night, didnt wake til 3am

    to do today:

    make bread
    find a good recipe for fish
    dust downstairs
    get washing done

    and loads more but cant think at mo

    susie
  • furrypig
    furrypig Posts: 2,881 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Good morning everyone!

    Still half asleep as didn't sleep well in spare room as DH poorly and coughing a lot and DS age 6 woke me up twice as he said he was having nightmares and he came in my bed twice and slept there for a while. Sadly I didn't sleep at all! Got a sore throat too, maybe psychological as I have to go to work today and DD back to school but we'll be leaving the boys in bed.

    Have stuff in the tumble drier, got dinner sorted got to do DD's packed lunch but think it should be ok toay though work will be busy (nurse in a clinic that has been shut for 2 days!)

    Have good days everyone and hope to catch up with you all later xxx
  • furrypig
    furrypig Posts: 2,881 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ps
    no snow here and very jealous of all yu people in the white stuff!
  • scuzz
    scuzz Posts: 1,995 Forumite
    AussieLass wrote: »
    scuzz How is your new flat coming on?

    Not really sure to be honest. Last I heard was the week before Christmas. Had a letter saying he draft contracts have been sent to the vendors' solicitor and my lot are awaiting their response. Hoping that's a good sign:confused:
    Comping, Clicking & Saving for Change
  • dlb
    dlb Posts: 2,488 Forumite
    Snowing here, only showers but ment to be getting worst later!!!!! I love snow!!!
    Lots of washing ironing to be done here today.
    Catch you all later
    Donna
    xx
    Proud to be DEBT FREE AT LAST
  • jet77
    jet77 Posts: 1,586 Forumite
    Morning!

    ((((HUGS)))) to all those who need/want one (especially scuzz, taplady and beemuzed) and welcome to glittercloud.

    I've woken up full of cold arr! Am gonna do myself a hot lemon and honey in a min. Still didn't get round to sorting kids room out yesterday ... it's tidy but needs de-cluttering so that's on the to-do list for about the 4th day running :p , also want to get uniforms ready and then am gonna go out and about leaflet dropping and then to visit a friend for a nice cuppa and a spot of lunch :D also need to go post office, bank and avoid any shops coz had a NSD yesterday and wanna have another today. I've also got 2 carrots, cabbage, sprouts, 6 bananas and 2 mini-pairs to use up and must make some thank you cards for xmas gifts and send a couple of e-mails.

    I spent far too long on the pc yesterday ... did get loads of bits sorted but mostly non-essentials so wanna switch off shortly (although DD1's just informed me that she's gonna have a go in a min).

    Where's our snow?! DD2 told me that it wasn't a proper christmas yet coz we hadn't had any ... bless.

    Hope every1 has a great day xx
    JUST DO IT ONE BRICK AT A TIME
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS
    Weekly Budget: groceries£50/petrol£50/Unnecesary£15
    DEBT PAID = 58% (£4,212/£8216):T
  • tired_mum
    tired_mum Posts: 2,340 Forumite
    morning all
    no snow here in Essex just freezing cold am up early as sofas are being delivered this morning (must be the day for it as i have noticed i am not the only one) need to put the WM on in a mo the house is relativly tidy so can afford to sit on here for a bit next to the rad as have just got in from walking little dog. will pop in the office later to collect some paperwork and then need to go and get DD1 from my mum as she stayed overnight and i need to check her printer for her as she has to do the church newsletter and then my friend is bringing DD2 home and staying for a cuppa in the new conservetory with a pack of yorkshire Tea bisc that i bought for when i could sit out there in comfort on the new furniture(sad I know)
    well hugs to all who need them
    odds n sods hope the op goes ok
    DG have a lovely time in the warm
    PP hope you are having a good holiday
    has anyone heard from GB lately?
    will try to pop back later
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