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Tman wrote:If he's so "lucky" to be leaving, as so many above seem to think, then why don't more of you desperately unhappy people leave too?

You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:
Strange comment - I counted before your post 4 posts by so called unhappy people and 7 wishing him luck.

Unhappy :sad: members even though at least 1 says he is happy in his job and I was a mild comment about freedom.

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Tman wrote:If he's so "lucky" to be leaving, as so many above seem to think, then why don't more of you desperately unhappy people leave too?

You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:
Hmm, someone who goes on the net just to whine about people whining?

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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
Tman wrote:If he's so "lucky" to be leaving, as so many above seem to think, then why don't more of you desperately unhappy people leave too?

You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:
Strange comment - I counted before your post 4 posts by so called unhappy people and 7 wishing him luck.

Unhappy :sad: members even though at least 1 says he is happy in his job and I was a mild comment about freedom.

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You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:

Hmm, someone who goes on the net just to whine about people whining?
I'm not whining about anything. I'm making the point that if someone isn't happy in a job, then look for something else, because you're a long time dead.

Incidentally TBT, you counted four unhappy people you say, so then why is it a strange comment?
Doesn't this particular four count then, or is there some other reason to discount thier number in the "unhappy poll"?
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Tman wrote:
You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:

Hmm, someone who goes on the net just to whine about people whining?
I'm not whining about anything. I'm making the point that if someone isn't happy in a job, then look for something else, because you're a long time dead.

Incidentally TBT, you counted four unhappy people you say, so then why is it a strange comment?
Doesn't this particular four count then, or is there some other reason to discount thier number in the "unhappy poll"?
Sorry I think you missed the point of my post - from your post I read it as that most were complaining about or where unhappy about the job. So I counted the posts and found 4 which were negative and 7 which wished him luck so I just wanted to redress the balance.
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Hey i like to go on the net and have a good whine :Very Happy , it passes the day quicker :nana
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krussel wrote:Hey i like to go on the net and have a good whine :Very Happy , it passes the day quicker :nana
Is that what it's called these days :nervous
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Good luck mate and a happy retirement :Very Happy
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Sorry I think you missed the point of my post - from your post I read it as that most were complaining about or where unhappy about the job.


Oh, you "read" it like that, did you?

So I counted the posts and found 4 which were negative and 7 which wished him luck so I just wanted to redress the balance.
"Redressing the balance" of a bias you read into it? :roll:

Sounds more like it was you who "missed the point", as I wasn't counting who was or wasn't unhappy, only that people were.
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Tman,move on.
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Nice one mate ....out with a few bob in your pocket.
Whatever you got planned, i wish you all the best .... :wave
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'Cause whining on the net is more fun.
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Phantom wrote:
Tman wrote:If he's so "lucky" to be leaving, as so many above seem to think, then why don't more of you desperately unhappy people leave too?

You know, actually DO something about the situation rather than just go on the 'Net whining about it? :roll:
I've always said there is nothing wrong with the job, it's the way its been run thats the problem! - I quite enjoy working in an environment where managers run around like headless chickens trying to do the job and fail, i won't go that extra mile for royal mail unless pay is significantly increased, so all in all its great watching management make a mess. The time to go in my opinion is when management know what they are doing!
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Thanks for all your comments..I did really enjoy the job once I got out on the road. And my colleagues were a great bunch, the craic made it worth going in everyday.Many things have changed for the worse in 20 years.I think the SDD changed things for me.There was nothing better than seeing a kid looking out for the postie to bring their birthday cards before they went to school, now they're lucky to get them before they go to bed!! But the main reason for taking EVR, personally, was the lack of confidence for the future of RM. The bullying by LMs and Dims, which i've seen,heard and challenged on many occasions is set to get worse.Ok, we know they're under pressure but so are we. The lack of training for DO's, the increasing Junk workload and loss of OT are factors for a failing business.Directors getting huge bonuses and putting in a pay freeze, need I say more..(British Gas all over again?). We all know ways to fix these problems, but as always we're never asked..( Mon-Fri deliveries, SA saturday for specials, flowers etc..).I hope I'm wrong, and you all have a fantastic turnaround. But in the words of Dragons Den...IM OUT..!! :nana
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