The Retirement Thread

[JPBoothy]

Trying to watch the newest Grand Tour, paint drying would be more interesting.

I think the choice of anything new on tv has almost been exhausted now as the actors have been isolating for so long.

 

[JPBoothy]

Too many chiefs and no-where near enough Indians.

Each chief trying to prove that they can do their job better than any other chief. Current chief executive of the local trust was print works manager for a neighbouring council. He has no idea what it takes to do the job. But he is good at passing the buck.

It doesn't even seem to matter if you do a good job or bad these days because you'll still get a pay-off..

 

[classic33]

Interesting posts today....
I've often felt the jobs that are the hardest or most unpleasant pay the least. However, in the 35 years at Social Security, going from a Claims Rep to a District Manager for the state of Wyoming, the job that I enjoyed the most was taking claims and making sure my claimants understood as much as they could about how the programs work. After retiring the first time I came back to the claims job for a 3 year program while getting my pension plus a salary. The money was good but the total freedom from responsibility for others and taking claims was really fun. Please, Brer Fox, don't throw me in the briar patch! I will say the hardest thing about being a state manager wasn't dealing with the staff or the public but upper level executives whose decisions were political, not practical. Screw them and the horses they rode in on.
Had a little snow last night and it was the heavy wet kind that is so good for your back when shovelling. Still, we desperately need the moisture and I hope this soaks in and doesn't blow away per usual.
I always enjoy your chat about the NHS. We really need affordable health care in this country. There are many here who simply don't have access to decent care through no fault of their own and that is wrong.
That's a pic of my deck this morning. Gotta clear a path for the pooch who doesn't like to plant her nethers in the snow. View attachment 563921

Enough ranting... be safe and well.

Having been a s**t stirrer*, I can say the fella driving the vehicle got paid more than I did.

*Not a job to be doing if you're expecting a lift back home.

 

[PaulSB]

We do things proper in Lancashire

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[classic33]

Morning

If it's morning, where's the sun?

 

[ColinJ]

Time to go to bed and play 30 minutes of computer puzzles before lights out...

Oh, I started reading a book this morning. I'll read another few pages of that too, but that will start sending me to sleep so I won't get far!

 

[classic33]

Time to go to bed and play 30 minutes of computer puzzles before lights out...

Oh, I started reading a book this morning. I'll read another few pages of that too, but that will start sending me to sleep so I won't get far!

This morning as in Today, or this morning as in Yesterday?

 

[screenman]

Morning all, last bit of Christmas shopping to do today so Doncaster here we come. If I go out on the bike today it will be extremely fast in one direction judging by the noise outside, I would also come back wet.

 

[12boy]

First there were the assumptions
And then the Plan was made
And when it was presented unto the workers a darkness came over their faces and they sayeth unto their supervisors
"This plan is heinous bull sh*t and it stinketh"
And the supervisors went unto their managers and they sayeth unto their managers
"This plan has mightily impressed the workers who sayeth that it is very powerful and contains that which aids plant growth"
And the managers went unto their directors and they sayeth unto their directors
"This plan hath the support of all the employees and will increase productivity"
And tbe directors went unto the executives and sayeth unto the executives
" This powerful plan will increase our profits and secure unto us a larger market share"
And the executives sayeth unto each other
"This plan is wise and good....make it so"

 

[Dave7]

Did you dream that? Believe it or not we had an incident at work when a chap held the door for a female colleague and she was really annoyed with him and accused him of implying that 'as a women she was incapable of opening her own doors'

Now that IS sad..... when a male cannot show courtesy to a female.

 

[Dave7]

Christmas caravan essential supplies in stock.
View attachment 563951

Where are the fish n chips ??

 

[rustybolts]

You can have mine....not sure I want it. Lol.

I have just watched Far from the madding crowd. I had seen it, but it is good enough to watch again.

Reading Thomas Hardy is a joy , his books are treasures to be delved into and reread every few years, Under the Greenwood Tree is a lovely read. Jude the obscure is not christmas fare though

 

[Dave7]

Hello gang .
Woke at 05.30 for a pee (better than not waking for a pee).
Decided I was awake so came down stairs, did all the bits n bobs then enjoyed a coffee.
Now listening to our Tony with SoTS.
Feeling quite good today after a couple of crap days..... I actually feel hungry so that has to be a good sign .
Some sport on tv..... my team has a lunchtime kickoff and then the golf.

 

[screenman]