a change in circumstances .....

[Expat Steve]

Best of luck in the new job Sue

[Hombre]

All the best Sue...it just woud'nt be the same without you. Mrs H says how lucky you are having only one job ! She reckons the building site...the fish box cleaning on the docks...and programme selling at the Olympics is what keeps her going. Hope to see you soon.....xxx

[Caz.I]

Hi Sue,
Sorry to hear about being made redundant but well done for getting another job in record time. In these times of crisis, that is something of a small miracle, particularly in this part of Spain. Sorry you wont be around as much but good luck with the job.
Caz.

[mrypg9]

Sorry about the old job,Sue, glad about the new job. The fact you were reemployed so quickly shows your skills, qualifications and general talents are in high demand.
Hope you will keep posting, you are a mine of good advice and useful information.
As for the 'extra' hour tonight: I'm really pleased as I have to do an early pick-up at Aeropuerta de Malaga -05.00 and it means I'll get an additional hour's sleep, that is if my calculations are correct

[jojo]

Originally Posted by mrypg9

As for the 'extra' hour tonight: I'm really pleased as I have to do an early pick-up at Aeropuerta de Malaga -05.00 and it means I'll get an additional hour's sleep, that is if my calculations are correct

You need to get your visitors to learn the art of booking sociable hour flights!!!! I hate the airport at that time of night/morning, theres always a stray dog and an old drunk man that hang around there and I find it scary!!!! I'm doing my airport pick up at a respectable lunchtime tomorrow!!!!!

Jo xxx

[mrypg9]

Originally Posted by jojo

You need to get your visitors to learn the art of booking sociable hour flights!!!! I hate the airport at that time of night/morning, theres always a stray dog and an old drunk man that hang around there and I find it scary!!!! I'm doing my airport pick up at a respectable lunchtime tomorrow!!!!!

Jo xxx

It's a flight from Glasgow, Jo and the only direct flights arrive at that unearthly hour, unfortunately. And I've got to go back in the evening to pick up friends who are arriving at a more seemly time.
I always pick up people from Departures, it's much easier. I drive to San Julian and lurk about there - in the Leroy Merlin carpark with a book if it's light, in a cafe if dark,until I get a call saying my friend(s) are through passport control then I drive the five minutes to the airport and they are waiting - no need for me to get out of the car even.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by mrypg9

It's a flight from Glasgow, Jo and the only direct flights arrive at that unearthly hour, unfortunately. And I've got to go back in the evening to pick up friends who are arriving at a more seemly time.
I always pick up people from Departures, it's much easier. I drive to San Julian and lurk about there - in the Leroy Merlin carpark with a book if it's light, in a cafe if dark,until I get a call saying my friend(s) are through passport control then I drive the five minutes to the airport and they are waiting - no need for me to get out of the car even.

I park on the dust track roundabout at the back of the airport, where they're doing all the road building, by the control tower entrance and then my OH phones me when he's waiting outside arrivals - in that underground bit, I then drive thru and pick him up. He always waits on the corner, so I barely even stop the car!!!

Sometimes I go early and park up at the end of the runway so that my son can watch the planes land - I get a running comentary of what the pilot is doing, why the engine changes tone, what make of plane, how old it is, how good the approach and landings are...... AAAGGGHH!!!

Jo xxxx

[libove]

Congratulations on NOT being part of the long-term unemployed, Sue!
Five+ months and counting since my job went *poof*, and no offers yet :-(
Jay

[Suenneil]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and good luck messages!

It is my first day today and isnt it amazing that no matter how old you are, or how much experience you have it carries the same nerves as your first ever day at school! lol

I have a girlfriend who was made redundant two months ago, a very very able lady! and although she hasnt found work that she would prefer doing, and is more than capable of doing, she has found 5 part time jobs .... from cleaning to catering! in these mad times its a case of needs must, survival of the the fittest and doing what you need to do to stay afloat!

Talk to you all soon
Sue x

[SteveHall]

Glad to hear that you got sorted yourself out, Sue. The coast needs quality people and this shows there IS work out there for those who are prepared to graft. So pleased for you.