I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!
May 9th 2013, 9:45 pm
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Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!
Ha ha I actually had some Phish food at the weekend! I found a place that does it and bought 2 tubs, I ate 1 tub in 1 afternoon! 
It is very stressful I am with you there. Once you know you are leaving you kinda just want to leave.
It's weird I always feel at peace when I'm thinking about my move back to England. It just feels so right. I am alive when I am there, here I feel like I'm dying there is just no character to the place I just feel so trapped.
Keep on keeping on you are almost there. Go for walks and think of England. That is what I do
It is very stressful I am with you there. Once you know you are leaving you kinda just want to leave.
It's weird I always feel at peace when I'm thinking about my move back to England. It just feels so right. I am alive when I am there, here I feel like I'm dying there is just no character to the place I just feel so trapped.
Keep on keeping on you are almost there. Go for walks and think of England. That is what I do
May 9th 2013, 10:28 pm
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Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!
Know exactly how ya feel Miss Betty, got a "certificate of appreciation" from my ex-employer yesterday for my 21 years of service.
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here
)
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here
)
May 9th 2013, 10:35 pm
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May 10th 2013, 5:20 am
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Ok so today I'm not coming to you from Loony Town I am coming to you from Grumpy Land and I need to RANT - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! 
As you all know I am living in work accommodation which is great as I have no bills to pay but its really starting to wear thin. My boss has been away for two months so I've been flitting between here and a house sit and all has been well.
Now he is back and he stays here with me when he is working and I am on days off - this week has been a total mare. I am grateful to have somewhere to stay BUT it seems I have fallen into the trap of being chief cook/cleaner and bottle washer which is making me very tetchy! Yes he lets me stay here BUT the house is owned by the service so he's not paying any bills either.
The past week I have done all the shopping, all the cleaning and all the cooking - he has not put his hand in his pocket once. Yes he is working but when I am on duty I work just as hard and I have no one here to look after me!
Last night I cooked a meal (with food I'd bought) and baked a chocolate cake for dessert. He scoffed it all down and then passed out in the recliner snoring his head off - something he does every single night even though I have asked him so many times to please just go to bed as I can't hear the telly over his snoring! Was so fed up I just went to bed at 9pm!
This morning I got up to find all the dirty dishes still in the sink and his dessert plate and coffee cup STILL sitting on the side. Well it can bloody well stay there, last time I checked this wasn't Downton Abbey and I am NOT wearing a maid's outfit!!!!
What with leaving the toilet seat up, shaving and leaving the sink in a mess, using up stuff and not replacing it, leaving clothes all over the floor, never replacing the loo roll and constant snoring I can fully understand now why a) women want to just stab their husbands! and b) why I am not (thank God!) married lol!
I hate this SO much, I just want to be back in my own home, looking after me and doing what I want when I want - 18 days and counting, just keep me away from the kitchen knives...................
As you all know I am living in work accommodation which is great as I have no bills to pay but its really starting to wear thin. My boss has been away for two months so I've been flitting between here and a house sit and all has been well.
Now he is back and he stays here with me when he is working and I am on days off - this week has been a total mare. I am grateful to have somewhere to stay BUT it seems I have fallen into the trap of being chief cook/cleaner and bottle washer which is making me very tetchy! Yes he lets me stay here BUT the house is owned by the service so he's not paying any bills either.
The past week I have done all the shopping, all the cleaning and all the cooking - he has not put his hand in his pocket once. Yes he is working but when I am on duty I work just as hard and I have no one here to look after me!
Last night I cooked a meal (with food I'd bought) and baked a chocolate cake for dessert. He scoffed it all down and then passed out in the recliner snoring his head off - something he does every single night even though I have asked him so many times to please just go to bed as I can't hear the telly over his snoring! Was so fed up I just went to bed at 9pm!
This morning I got up to find all the dirty dishes still in the sink and his dessert plate and coffee cup STILL sitting on the side. Well it can bloody well stay there, last time I checked this wasn't Downton Abbey and I am NOT wearing a maid's outfit!!!!
What with leaving the toilet seat up, shaving and leaving the sink in a mess, using up stuff and not replacing it, leaving clothes all over the floor, never replacing the loo roll and constant snoring I can fully understand now why a) women want to just stab their husbands! and b) why I am not (thank God!) married lol!
I hate this SO much, I just want to be back in my own home, looking after me and doing what I want when I want - 18 days and counting, just keep me away from the kitchen knives...................
Sounds like my hubby!
May 10th 2013, 7:13 am
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Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!
Know exactly how ya feel Miss Betty, got a "certificate of appreciation" from my ex-employer yesterday for my 21 years of service.
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here)
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here
)Today I got a call from one of my managers, apparently the person in charge of the 'medics from hell' station went in today to try and lodge a formal complaint against me for comments I'd made about them on Facebook. I didn't name and shame anyone, just said what a horrid bunch they were and how happy I was to be going.
Big Boss and my other manager just laughed and said it was a bit of harmless venting and maybe, just maybe, they could let me work out my final 6 shifts in peace and quit the bullying tactics? She left with her tail between her legs.
How damn nasty is that? STILL trying to stab me in the back on my last week. The worst thing is she was shown my Facebook page by someone I considered a friend and have helped out so much as she wants to work in the UK
Seriously, how do these people sleep at night?!
To cheer myself up I've just booked a quirky lil hotel on the canal in Amsterdam in June. I can just see me and my mates now, cycling along the canal, going out for some Oranjeboom beers, hell I might even visit a coffee shop!
I'm hanging in there guys, please keep sending me those good vibes! xx
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May 10th 2013, 11:04 am
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Wtf??!! Honestly I just don't get it, really I just don't
Today I got a call from one of my managers, apparently the person in charge of the 'medics from hell' station went in today to try and lodge a formal complaint against me for comments I'd made about them on Facebook. I didn't name and shame anyone, just said what a horrid bunch they were and how happy I was to be going.
Big Boss and my other manager just laughed and said it was a bit of harmless venting and maybe, just maybe, they could let me work out my final 6 shifts in peace and quit the bullying tactics? She left with her tail between her legs.
How damn nasty is that? STILL trying to stab me in the back on my last week. The worst thing is she was shown my Facebook page by someone I considered a friend and have helped out so much as she wants to work in the UK
Seriously, how do these people sleep at night?!
To cheer myself up I've just booked a quirky lil hotel on the canal in Amsterdam in June. I can just see me and my mates now, cycling along the canal, going out for some Oranjeboom beers, hell I might even visit a coffee shop!
I'm hanging in there guys, please keep sending me those good vibes! xx
Today I got a call from one of my managers, apparently the person in charge of the 'medics from hell' station went in today to try and lodge a formal complaint against me for comments I'd made about them on Facebook. I didn't name and shame anyone, just said what a horrid bunch they were and how happy I was to be going.
Big Boss and my other manager just laughed and said it was a bit of harmless venting and maybe, just maybe, they could let me work out my final 6 shifts in peace and quit the bullying tactics? She left with her tail between her legs.
How damn nasty is that? STILL trying to stab me in the back on my last week. The worst thing is she was shown my Facebook page by someone I considered a friend and have helped out so much as she wants to work in the UK
Seriously, how do these people sleep at night?!
To cheer myself up I've just booked a quirky lil hotel on the canal in Amsterdam in June. I can just see me and my mates now, cycling along the canal, going out for some Oranjeboom beers, hell I might even visit a coffee shop!
I'm hanging in there guys, please keep sending me those good vibes! xx
May 10th 2013, 11:32 am
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I'm fed up but leaving day is drawing closer, I just have to keep reminding myself its nearly over and soon, like you say, I'll be cycling along the canal, drinking a cold beer and have a good giggle with people I actually like and who like me!!!
May 10th 2013, 12:18 pm
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MissBetty,
It might be that your friend didn't actually show your FB page to them. FB is super sneaky with the way friends of friends can sometimes see a post (depending on how its posted, who comments on it etc.) when they aren't friends with the original poster LOL did that make sense?
I have things come up on my feed from people that I am not FB friends with but because a friend has left a comment its pulled it into my feed.
Since it sounds out of character for the friend to show your post I'd be suspicious that it might be one of the quirks of FB that enabled her to access your post.
Either way, not long now before you leave!!!
It might be that your friend didn't actually show your FB page to them. FB is super sneaky with the way friends of friends can sometimes see a post (depending on how its posted, who comments on it etc.) when they aren't friends with the original poster LOL did that make sense?
I have things come up on my feed from people that I am not FB friends with but because a friend has left a comment its pulled it into my feed.
Since it sounds out of character for the friend to show your post I'd be suspicious that it might be one of the quirks of FB that enabled her to access your post.
Either way, not long now before you leave!!!
May 10th 2013, 6:31 pm
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MissBetty,
It might be that your friend didn't actually show your FB page to them. FB is super sneaky with the way friends of friends can sometimes see a post (depending on how its posted, who comments on it etc.) when they aren't friends with the original poster LOL did that make sense?
I have things come up on my feed from people that I am not FB friends with but because a friend has left a comment its pulled it into my feed.
Since it sounds out of character for the friend to show your post I'd be suspicious that it might be one of the quirks of FB that enabled her to access your post.
Either way, not long now before you leave!!!
It might be that your friend didn't actually show your FB page to them. FB is super sneaky with the way friends of friends can sometimes see a post (depending on how its posted, who comments on it etc.) when they aren't friends with the original poster LOL did that make sense?
I have things come up on my feed from people that I am not FB friends with but because a friend has left a comment its pulled it into my feed.
Since it sounds out of character for the friend to show your post I'd be suspicious that it might be one of the quirks of FB that enabled her to access your post.
Either way, not long now before you leave!!!
The thing is as well is that when I found out I rang her and she didn't pick up, I left a message saying I need to talk to you cos I'm not happy and you know why, never mind I'm sure I'll see you at a job later and you can explain yourself then miss! Within minutes of leaving that message she went off sick.
Coward!
6 shifts to go though, like you say not long now thank goodness! I honestly can't understand why the people are work with are so awful, they are awful to each other as well but it's just hard for me as I'm here alone and they gang up on me. Funny, you'd like to think we leave bullying behind in the playground but no. I'm just lucky that I do have a few good friends here but let me tell you on Thurs night I will heave a HUGE sigh of relief when I take off this uniform for that last time!!!
Last edited by MissBetty; May 10th 2013 at 6:34 pm.
May 11th 2013, 5:57 am
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Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!
Know exactly how ya feel Miss Betty, got a "certificate of appreciation" from my ex-employer yesterday for my 21 years of service.
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here)
1: It was a cheap and nasty cut and paste job on photocopy paper.
2: Been there 23 years not 21.
Meanwhile it will take 4-6 weeks to get my outstanding leave/long service pay.
Note to self; 14 days to lift off, breathe deeply, open wine, smile. (lotta heavy breathing going on here
)As you say, deep breaths, the end is in sight! I'm excited for all of you just serving out the last few days of your sentence.
May 11th 2013, 6:01 am
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You know I would normally think that was the case as I find it hard to believe that people can be so nasty but the manager who called me is a really good friend. He actually told me that the person who went to see him told him that this 'friend' of mine had gone to see her and said to her "look what Betty has put on Facebook!" hmmmm!
The thing is as well is that when I found out I rang her and she didn't pick up, I left a message saying I need to talk to you cos I'm not happy and you know why, never mind I'm sure I'll see you at a job later and you can explain yourself then miss! Within minutes of leaving that message she went off sick.
Coward!
6 shifts to go though, like you say not long now thank goodness! I honestly can't understand why the people are work with are so awful, they are awful to each other as well but it's just hard for me as I'm here alone and they gang up on me. Funny, you'd like to think we leave bullying behind in the playground but no. I'm just lucky that I do have a few good friends here but let me tell you on Thurs night I will heave a HUGE sigh of relief when I take off this uniform for that last time!!!
The thing is as well is that when I found out I rang her and she didn't pick up, I left a message saying I need to talk to you cos I'm not happy and you know why, never mind I'm sure I'll see you at a job later and you can explain yourself then miss! Within minutes of leaving that message she went off sick.
Coward!
6 shifts to go though, like you say not long now thank goodness! I honestly can't understand why the people are work with are so awful, they are awful to each other as well but it's just hard for me as I'm here alone and they gang up on me. Funny, you'd like to think we leave bullying behind in the playground but no. I'm just lucky that I do have a few good friends here but let me tell you on Thurs night I will heave a HUGE sigh of relief when I take off this uniform for that last time!!!
So, will there be a uniform burning ceremony on the last day or do you have to return it and account or every button?
BTW FB is the tool of the devil LOL!
May 11th 2013, 6:13 am
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Bullying is alive and well in the Australian workforce, believe me! I thought it was just a Canberra PS thing until I left and encountered people in the wider world of non government and some interstate people too. I think it's endemic TBH.
So, will there be a uniform burning ceremony on the last day or do you have to return it and account or every button?
BTW FB is the tool of the devil LOL!
So, will there be a uniform burning ceremony on the last day or do you have to return it and account or every button?
BTW FB is the tool of the devil LOL!
I only have 5 more shifts to go, I just want this hell to be over and done with, I'm exhausted! No burning of the uniform as it has to be handed back but I'm just happy that my 'sentence' is nearly over. People's sheer nastiness here completely shocks me, I feel very lucky that I have the means and ability to get out!
May 11th 2013, 11:53 am
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You are SO right there on both counts! Seems like everyone here is just getting a few final stabs in before I go! Even people that I thought I got on ok with a having digs at me, I've had to block quite a few people off Facebook today as I don't know who to trust anymore. I'm being very careful with FB from now on, some of the comments were just joking but seem to have really upset them!
I only have 5 more shifts to go, I just want this hell to be over and done with, I'm exhausted! No burning of the uniform as it has to be handed back but I'm just happy that my 'sentence' is nearly over. People's sheer nastiness here completely shocks me, I feel very lucky that I have the means and ability to get out!
I only have 5 more shifts to go, I just want this hell to be over and done with, I'm exhausted! No burning of the uniform as it has to be handed back but I'm just happy that my 'sentence' is nearly over. People's sheer nastiness here completely shocks me, I feel very lucky that I have the means and ability to get out!
May 11th 2013, 9:22 pm
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Think I might just have a cuppa and a quick browse through Sally Simmons' blog before bed to soothe me lol!
May 11th 2013, 9:24 pm
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Naughty Mr FeelBritish - do you want me to come round and 'ave a word'?!!!! Lol!
Maybe we should do a BE wife swap? You can come and live with Gay Boss for a week and I'll come and live with your hubby?! Trust me after one week he will be begging you to come home and will never leave the house in a mess again! Ha ha ha!!!!!
Maybe we should do a BE wife swap? You can come and live with Gay Boss for a week and I'll come and live with your hubby?! Trust me after one week he will be begging you to come home and will never leave the house in a mess again! Ha ha ha!!!!!
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