The "How was your day" thread.

ray of sunshine · Post by **ray of sunshine** » 19 Feb 2008, 14:10

my union rep is finding it funny even saying i might not even have the walk when it gets down to me( in previous yrs it always has)
just making me more upset

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 19 Feb 2008, 14:22

My DO was on the verge of walking out this morning

the DUM decided that people would have to double prep frames otherwise he'd suspend them so many arguments ensued and then we had a meeting with the HR head from the MC (who'd been brought down because of what happened yesterday) so he spent around 3hrs listening to our complaints about the manager (this same manager has been removed from at least 2 previous offices because of complaints about his attitude/incompetence).

postie28 · Post by **postie28** » 19 Feb 2008, 18:33

foggy as hell all day. absolutely ffffffreezing . never got above -4c . took loads of d2d as well seeing it was a bit quiet . wish i'd left the bloody things 'til later in the week now. and why is it there's never any one in when the weathers s**t. it's a nightmare filling out p739's when you can't even feel your fingers.

coaster · Post by **coaster** » 19 Feb 2008, 19:41

postie28 wrote:why is it there's never any one in when the weathers s**t. it's a nightmare filling out p739's when you can't even feel your fingers.

amen!

SalJ · Post by **SalJ** » 19 Feb 2008, 22:14

Got into office and walk already been prep for me, went outside to look for a bike/trolley none! Had a go at manager about people on holiday who take keys etc away with them not thinking about people who have to cover them.

Ended up with a bloody golf trolley from the manager!!!

Took pic with phone to show someone I was going for a round of golf!

Edward Hunter · Post by **Edward Hunter** » 19 Feb 2008, 22:35

R/W so came in for 6 hrs docket. Helped prep a walk for half an hour, then sweet FA till 11am. Did 90 minutes sorting then away! Same again tomorrow hopefully. Get it while you can!!

Night Tonic · Post by **Night Tonic** » 19 Feb 2008, 23:03

Thats excellent Salj. We'll be given prams next, you watch. Golf Trolley - thats a hoot..

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:03

For a wednesday is was not a bad day mail wise. However when I left office is was dry and clear got too round and there was 2 inches of Snow

. Then got set upon by about 6 kids - wet through and totally peed off. If I need to Moderate today it may get bloody

ray of sunshine · Post by **ray of sunshine** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:31

did have a lot of mail for a wednesday.
Those saga holiday mags are getting heavy.Plus tescos clubcard statements didnt help.
the new altered walks have still not been put up yet, and it looks like it will be going on seniority.
many are moaning about it, it doesnt help i have had nearly 18 yr service compared to most who have got between 9-7 yrs.
customers not happy they will be losing me after 6 wks time.
not happy

Cedar_Room · Post by **Cedar_Room** » 20 Feb 2008, 20:00

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:
Sparx71 wrote:Just enjoyed the perks of a 5 day week..the Long Weekend...It takes so long to get here and then is over in a flash.Now its Monday afternoon and the depression at having to go back tommorrow for 5 days straight is setting in.But I wont let it ruin my last few hours of freedom...bring on my redundancy package...
You're lucky because I've never had a long weekend, unlike all the other reserves who tend to get left on a duty (in one case for 18 months).

As for today well it works out like this:40 mins IPS
90 mins prep/load up
40 mins break
6hr delivery

I really hate this duty [/i]

Same here regarding the long weekend mate.

All the other reserves seem to be kept on the same duties,me,im shifted here,there & everywhere.

Complained about it but f**k all gets done.

Doesnt help that the bloke who does the planning is a total bell-curve i suppose.

redhand · Post by **redhand** » 20 Feb 2008, 23:48

As a new recruit with just 2 weeks under my belt, and first time out on my own this week, how unusual is it to miss the van in the morning at this stage?

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 21 Feb 2008, 15:03

redhand wrote:As a new recruit with just 2 weeks under my belt, and first time out on my own this week, how unusual is it to miss the van in the morning at this stage?

Not very

but you'll get quicker as time goes on and remember not to come in before your starting time because it's up to management to get you and your bags out.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 Feb 2008, 15:04

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:
redhand wrote:As a new recruit with just 2 weeks under my belt, and first time out on my own this week, how unusual is it to miss the van in the morning at this stage?
Not very but you'll get quicker as time goes on and remember not to come in before your starting time because it's up to management to get you and your bags out.

Wot he says

jamesmiller · Post by **jamesmiller** » 21 Feb 2008, 17:48

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:
redhand wrote:As a new recruit with just 2 weeks under my belt, and first time out on my own this week, how unusual is it to miss the van in the morning at this stage?
Not very but you'll get quicker as time goes on and remember not to come in before your starting time because it's up to management to get you and your bags out.

Ive been working about a month now, and it seems that it depends what walk you are on as to how much help I get throwing in. Some guys seem better at helping than others.

In my first two weeks, when I first went out on my own, there was a couple of days I only left the office at half 11 because of the lack of help prepping. Id missed the van by a long time.... There didnt seem to be much concern

ad0128 · Post by **ad0128** » 21 Feb 2008, 18:36

As a new recruit with just 2 weeks under my belt, and first time out on my own this week, how unusual is it to miss the van in the morning at this stage?

I'm 7 months in and miss my van daily, althought so do many of the full time guys because he goes when he's ready. Doesnt help that he has left 15 minutes before i enter building. Everytime i claim docket i get asked why i miss my van every day. The repeated answer doesnt seem to register with the lino

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