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| Meet Bruno, with his own real lace collar! |
Not good!
That is to say, I didn't get out of it what I wanted or even expected. But, they did offer more than I originally was offered. One step up that is. And instead of a year's contract, I now have an indefinite contract, which is also good. Other than that: nothing.
I had to accept. They will not offer more and according to the branch's general contract, they don't have to. And I am not the only one dealing with this. A colleague who wants to work for a different company and has 30 years of experience is also offered step 2.
Neither of us was really able to put it into words, but the main feeling we have is one of insult. People who have never held the steering wheel of a bus in their hands get the same pay as someone who has over 20 years of experience. Anyway...
My start date will be May 31st, because I can't make May 1st. My parents are having a 50 year anniversary party that weekend, my sister is coming, we are going to stay in a holiday park somewhere and we are going to Eurovision.
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| It's going to be 2021, but our tickets will remain valid! |
Which means I could start on May 1st perhaps. But you know, this Corona thing. Which means that at this time half of the regular drivers are home already, all temps are sent home and whether or not the first new drivers can start in May is at this moment questionable.
On the plus side: my car is good to go for another year (after paying nearly half my savings, which are depleting rapidly), next week I should get my first unemployment money and, if things go well, I should also get paid for February. Filling the coffers somewhat.
But, we are all good. Nobody is ill here at number 49 and I have just finished a new addition to my hug of bears: Bruno.
Stay healthy everybody!!
On the plus side: my car is good to go for another year (after paying nearly half my savings, which are depleting rapidly), next week I should get my first unemployment money and, if things go well, I should also get paid for February. Filling the coffers somewhat.
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| My mum has gone mad: page markers by the dozen and she is not finished making them yet My favourite is the red, white and blue one on the right. |
Stay healthy everybody!!
Bruno is a most gorgeously handsome bear and I love his green lace collar.
ReplyDeleteGosh I'm so sorry about the iffy plans for your parent's 50th.
Please tell them they have my sympathy. Feb 14 was our 50th we had plans to take a big trip possibly across the Pond this year but that will not happen
Many congrats on the job...
Cecilia
PS tell Mom well done on the beautiful book markers
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Hari OM
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work you two!!! What a schemozzle the world is in. Stay strong - at least work is there and in present 'climate' I am thinking that can only be good. Stayong well, that is the important one. YAM xx
We're glad to hear you all are well. Bruno is a cutie. Sorry to hear about the work situation but at least you will have a job whenever the world gets back to normal.
ReplyDeleteThat's really too bad, but I guess it is good that you have a permanent job offer.
ReplyDeleteThings are going to be tough in the next few weeks. But soon that virus thing will have run its course, and we can return to our regular lives, and jobs too. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteHow disappointing on the job situation. Was talking to our son earlier about his company's take on when they will be back on site instead of working from home. The we ventured into the restaurant situation. He is hoping that July things will be getting back closer to normal. We'll see.
ReplyDeleteWell the offer may not be what you expected but for not it is better than nothing. I think that most of the upcoming plans you have will most likely be cancelled and that's very sad. We are all holding on for our dear lives!!
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