Boo!!!

Well, I've had a bit of a break from blogging, mainly because I've been extremely busy but also because I rarely get the opportunity to do so due to my other half always being around! Not that I am complaining about that!

The good news is, the weight is starting to shift again. Ever since I had the awful episode at work in August, Bertie has been quite tight so I haven't got much down. I am now over half way on the journey and feeling fantastic!

I'm blogging quickly now as I have to go into work - I'm going in late because I did a shift last night as well. Still not too bad, I'm going in for 12 oclock and will be finishing at 4 oclock so it will fly by.

We're off to Zante next Thursday - I just can't wait, I really need this break.

Not sure if you are following the Pope's visit to the UK but I've just seen some snippets on the BBC news website and was stunned to see that he is currently visiting my old university college - it was weird to see the pictures!!

Anyway, must dash, got to get to work.

Not sure where to begin!

I can't believe it is almost the end of August and I've only managed one other post this month - I think I will just have to accept that I can't post as often as I would like.

The new job is still going well, although I feel in a constant muddle as their processes and procedures are not as well defined as I have been used to. It does mean that I have to do more 'Old School HR' which is great but I sometimes feel like I am flying without a safety net which is a bit scary!!

The girls I work with are great but I hadn't told them about Bertie - I didn't feel the need or inclination to do so. Would you believe, it made his presence well and truly felt at lunchtime when he rejected the cheese roll I tried to eat. I was totally mortified and obviously had to explain to the three shocked girls sitting with me. It was entirely my own fault as I'd been getting rather complacent about eating. So much for keeping him quiet!!

Feet haven't touched the ground lately!

This will be a short post as I am trying to type whilst my other half is in the kitchen and I don't want to draw attention to myself - he is very nosey!!!

The new job is going very well, it was a great move. The commute is just 20 minutes each way. The atmosphere is very relaxed, its dress down on Fridays with a 4pm finish - bliss!!

The main problem is a very cheap canteen so I am eating more - must try to control that!

We are off to my parents later, it was my Dad's 70th birthday yesterday and they are having a BBQ tonight to celebrate - might be an indoor BBQ as the weather is not being kind!

Hopefully, we are going via the travel agents and booking a week away in September, I'm desperate for a break and some sunshine!!

I will post again when I can, I just don't seem to get much time to myself on an evening anymore!!

Too good to last!!

Well, the calm feeling didn't last too long!! I've had a few stresses with my new job, mainly around getting the offer confirmed in writing and trying to iron out a few issues with the system they are using - it is a bit complicated but I'll try to explain!

I got the job through one agent, Company A, but because they don't have a contract with the company who are employing me, Company B, I now have to sit under another agency, Company C, for payroll but they outsource their payroll to Company D (can you see where I'm getting confused!!). Company C sent me out the wrong paperwork, so it appeared that I was having to set up as a limited company and effectively become a Contractor. In addition, I was told I would be weekly paid and have my holiday pay added on to my daily rate which means I won't get paid when I take holiday. I have managed to get the pay sorted to monthly (didn't fancy having to change all my direct debits) but I can't change the holiday pay issue so will have to make sure I put that money to one side and pay myself when I take holiday. I have now got the provisional contract but they have the wrong end date on it (a month short) and are talking about adding National Insurance to my daily rate which implies that I won't be PAYE which is different to what they've told me - I don't know about you but my head is hurting with it and tonight I've cracked open the wine (for medicinal purposes, you understand!!).

Tomorrow is my last day in my current job, it has come around so quickly. I can't believe I won't be making the 26 mile trek each way anymore - yay!!! I'm scared I'll forget on Monday and end up going to Bristol by mistake!!

We've been invited to go back to our wedding venue on Tuesday to have a taster evening - a lovely surprise and I can't wait to see it again!!

And breathe .... !!!

Well, things have calmed down a bit! They certainly couldn't have gone on the way they were going!

The dog is fine. She's had her staples out and the vet wasn't the slightest bit concerned about the lump. Just told me to keep an eye on it and bring her back if it gets bigger.

My boss has got over herself and is being okay. I just want to get through the next 10 working days and then start my new job.

Life is good and calm .... for now!!!

Stress!!!!

OMG - life has been a little tough lately!

The good news, as you probably gathered from my last post, is that I got the job I went for - the one I had the second interview for, the other one didn't go anywhere.

My boss, after saying she would come to an agreement on my notice period (which is six weeks!), decided to be a b*tch and when I actually resigned said she wouldn't negotiate at all. Unfortunately, it was too late as I'd told my new employer that she would compromise so I had to resign giving four weeks notice rather than six. She went mental when I told her, shouting and swearing at me - totally unprofessional! She did apologise but then had another outburst last Tuesday over something so trivial! I was very upset, particularly when she made a pathetic, insincere attempt at an apology the following day. I ended up having to speak to her future line manager who was brilliant. She has spoken to her and things have improved,. It was a bit awkward at first, but things seem to be getting slowly better - only 13 work days to go, who's counting?!!!

The dog has her staples out tomorrow. Can you believe, whilst all this has been going on I've discovered another lump and this one is worrying me?! I will ask the vet to check it out but please say a prayer that she will be okay. I'm hoping that it is benign and won't need to be removed. She seems fine in herself, still chasing around like a puppy!

I start my new job on 2nd August and really can't wait!!

Still alive!!!

Sorry for lack of posts, under extreme pressure at work. My line manager is behaving very unprofessionally and I may be forced to raise a grievance - just what I need during my notice period!

Will do a full post as soon as I can. Have lost weight though - always a silver lining!!