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Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
sixfoottwo
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Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by sixfoottwo »

Well it looks like my time has come to depart after 25 yrs service , 23.5 of them being quite enjoyable.

I'll miss most of the lads n lassies, some I certainly won't! and most of my customers and Dogs!

Good luck to all who still fight a losing battle, just remember it's not your fault.

Tara.
Shirtbuttons
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by Shirtbuttons »

Im feeling the happiest I’ve felt for years tonight. I had an interview 4 weeks ago and heard nothing. Just sitting here tonight and the phone has just rang offering me a second interview and telling me, off the record we liked you a lot. I’m in a daze after 37 years of hard graft with no appreciation I might finally be out of this life sentence. Never thought it would come to this. I thought I was here for life. Never give up and wish me luck. If I can do it, anyone can.
What was once a great job that has been totally destroyed to the point of no return. I give it 5 years tops. I really can’t see this as a long term career for anyone.
sixfoottwo
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by sixfoottwo »

Shirtbuttons wrote:
27 Nov 2023, 20:52
Im feeling the happiest I’ve felt for years tonight. I had an interview 4 weeks ago and heard nothing. Just sitting here tonight and the phone has just rang offering me a second interview and telling me, off the record we liked you a lot. I’m in a daze after 37 years of hard graft with no appreciation I might finally be out of this life sentence. Never thought it would come to this. I thought I was here for life. Never give up and wish me luck. If I can do it, anyone can.
What was once a great job that has been totally destroyed to the point of no return. I give it 5 years tops. I really can’t see this as a long term career for anyone.
It's quite a surreal feeling isn't it! I too had a second interview Fri just gone, said they would let me know today and I thought it's getting late all gone home now and no news, thinking ah well never mind keep trying and lo and behold I get a text msg offering me a formal contract of employment!

It's an absolute travesty what has happened to this once great public service who I loved working for, all gone now and only going to get worse and worse, sad times.

All the best my fellow postal worker but not for long :thumbup
Foxel
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by Foxel »

Good luck, and enjoy what the world has to offer.
I'm turning purple!
LouBarlow
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by LouBarlow »

Congrats. Hope you have a more fulfilling career going forward. You’ve earned it.
sixfoottwo
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by sixfoottwo »

LouBarlow wrote:
27 Nov 2023, 21:32
Congrats. Hope you have a more fulfilling career going forward. You’ve earned it.
Foxel wrote:
27 Nov 2023, 21:25
Good luck, and enjoy what the world has to offer.
Thanks guys, it will be odd having spent most of my working life in RM but the time is right.

Good luck to you.
scotboyblue
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by scotboyblue »

Good luck to you, I am certainly a lot happier after getting out in September after 25 years as well, the best decision I ever made no regrets.

It takes a lot of guts after being in a routine for so long, however you will find that once you finally get out, you'll ask yourself why you didn't do it years ago.
ted_e_bear
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by ted_e_bear »

Just out of interest what jobs have you all moved in to ?
toonshola
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by toonshola »

Well done for escaping this absolute shithole. I Hope to follow your path in 2024.
baldrick
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by baldrick »

Congratulations to both of you and best wishes for your new lives! :thumbup :Applause
Jpro747
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by Jpro747 »

Congrats! I’m right behind you :pray
thefox
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by thefox »

Well done and good luck to you both
Jb1969
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by Jb1969 »

Goodluck to you all.
My only wish is to be a fly on the wall & to look into your Managers eyes when he watches years of experience go down the drain as you hand you resignation in!
Enjoy.
Sputters
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by Sputters »

I too left last Thursday after 34 years . Taking early retirement.as I have had enough.
Sad it has come to this as I was once proud to work for rm . The manager had made no attempt to persuade me to stay or thank me for all the years i have gave to the job in fact all I have had is acknowledgment of my resignation letter . They just don't care about anyone . I know it will take some adjustment to get used to not doing what I have done for the last 34 years .but I know I have done the right thing . The job will only get worse .
Good luck if you're getting out .
RobertT
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Re: Thanks for the memories, adios amigos

Post by RobertT »

I've been gone nearly 6 months after 36 years in the job.
It took me a while to adjust and at first I did have a few doubts whether I'd done the right thing.

But now the dust has settled and I'm into my new routine, I have no regrets whatsoever.
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