The sun is shining:

[Royal Flush]

I think this might just be my favourite thread on blonde.

GL with the new position, if i were you i would take it, its a step closer to the goal!

[turny]

quality thread written openly and honestly by one of the worlds nice guys (and i dont think i've ever met you!)


do what you thinks best taxi and good luck

[relaedgc]

Wondered where you vanished to. Hadn't seen anything of you for months. It's nice to see everything has fallen into place.

[cia260895]

N1 taxi gl to ya,

but remember promotion sometimes leads to resentment.

I know i wish i was back working on the tools its an easier life...

[Laxie]

Absolutely delighted for you!!!  One thing I will say when considering the position.  After paying for digs and the expenses that come along with it (electric, etc.), have a serious think about what you'll have left out of the extra £4k and decide for yourself if it's worth it.  Either way, it's great to hear you're getting on so well in such a short time.   

[Josedinho]

Just started reading this.

Legend.

Good luck with everything.

[taximan007]

Thursday 23rd October 2008

Finally!!!

Well after almost a month I am now officially Night Manager at the hotel.

I did accept the position but due to other peoples holidays, internal wrangling and politics (nothing to do with me) the contract only got signed last night, although it was dated 9th October, to which they will back pay me, also the 3 months grace to find accommodation has been extended to the end of April so I cant complain.

Having taken everything into consideration, although initially I will be better off financially long term there wont be a great deal in it, but knowing the type of person I am if I hadn’t accepted the position I would be kicking myself in 6 months time, added to that I never know what other doors it may open should I be unfortunate enough to be back here for the long term. I have also thought of touting my CV back to the hotels in Manila so it will look good on that.

I feel very fortunate to be in the position I am right now, given the fact of my age and having been out of the hotel trade for over 25 years I am certain had I applied for this job through the usual channels I wouldn’t have even got an interview, so I am very grateful to the ‘agency’ for placing me here in the 1st place, and secondly it goes to prove that experience still outweighs qualifications in some instances, as I said in a previous post it really is down to timing. I am so lucky!!!!!!

Till next time………………..

[cia260895]

nice 1 taxi enjoy it m8 you deserve it 

[thetank]

Well done... you old codger 

[Kev B]

Good news Taximan and the best of British.

[mondatoo]

nice 1 taxi enjoy it m8 you deserve it 

[sovietsong]

great new mate, gl

[Harmony26]

Glad things are working out so well for you, Graham.

TC

All the Best

B&H

[taximan007]

Nothing to report

Monday 10th November 2008

Jobwise life is much the same, I have settled in to my new position and the lads I work with are more than happy, the only real difference is the uniform, I still do the poertering duties with the others, as being a small team I believe we should all muck in.

The staff house is a 5 min walk from the hotel and the walk is along a country lane, on the right hand side there are 8 houses and on the left are fields housing horses grazing, true English Countryside, a little further down the lane is a stream with ducks and all other sorts of wildlife, so I really am spoilt here.

I allowed myself the luxury the other day of buying a reasonably priced camera and have taken a few pics which I hope you like.

Next Monday I have to go to Bournemouth for a days training/exam in order to obtain a 'personal license' for the sale of alcohol, all paid for including transport, so no problem with that.

Until next time my friends..............

[taximan007]

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