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The "How was your day" thread.

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
taurus88
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Post by taurus88 »

Went half hour over one day last week but forgot to book it. Cannot even be arsed now - after tax I'll get about £3.80 more, and I'm not sure that's worth the hassle of having to share the same space and time as the managers for sixty seconds of my life. Last two days have been very light, and thankfully I'm off today for what I expected to be a shocker.
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taurus88 wrote:Went half hour over one day last week but forgot to book it. Cannot even be arsed now - after tax I'll get about £3.80 more, and I'm not sure that's worth the hassle of having to share the same space and time as the managers for sixty seconds of my life. Last two days have been very light, and thankfully I'm off today for what I expected to be a shocker.

I will own up to forgetting to book the odd 20 mins on a sat. I kick myself when i realise a few days after :roll:
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SCORCHIO today....reasonably light mail day. Looking forward to some cooler weather tomorrow :nana
Postman Plodd
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Pissed down the entire time i was out. Got to the 1st pick up point to find that 1of the bags for the other pick up point had been dropped there in error, ditto for the other pick up point. That f*cked the walk up no end. No key for the pouching off point either. FML.
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Normal day today which means finishing around 4ish. This is not unheard of in our office, in fact there are quite a few that finish around this time. It has been proposed that lapsing will return. Maybe those who continue to come in early and skip breaks will learn, but I very much doubt it. :neutral:
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i am not sure if i am on a different planet 1st lorry 5.40 2nd lorry 7.45 sat down for hour between lorrys!!!out 9.00 back 15.00 with break no manager temp.contract p/t man in locker
place going like clock work what does that tell you about doms we share lorry with bigger office 1st lorry is full we get 5/6 yorks rest for other office we need a bigger lorry or one to our shelf but been told no chance because of cost
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martinapsid wrote:i am not sure if i am on a different planet 1st lorry 5.40 2nd lorry 7.45 sat down for hour between lorrys!!!out 9.00 back 15.00 with break no manager temp.contract p/t man in locker
place going like clock work what does that tell you about doms we share lorry with bigger office 1st lorry is full we get 5/6 yorks rest for other office we need a bigger lorry or one to our shelf but been told no chance because of cost
:chuckle :chuckle :chuckle Both our lorries are filled but then we're only a small office so that's reasonable :nervous
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taurus88
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Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
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taurus88 wrote:Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
No
taurus88
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Still ill but better than yesterday. Tried to ring in this morning but nobody answered. Nobody rang me, either.

Maybe they think I'm dead.
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P13 wrote:
taurus88 wrote:Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
No
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday added onto the previous sickness may take it over the allocation.
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
P13
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DGP1 wrote:
P13 wrote:
taurus88 wrote:Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
No
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday added onto the previous sickness may take it over the allocation.
You could be right
taurus88
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Post by taurus88 »

DGP1 wrote:
P13 wrote:
taurus88 wrote:Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
No
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday added onto the previous sickness may take it over the allocation.
I'm going in tomorrow. Didn't go in today more because of the effects of the opium (codeine, that is).
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krussel
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taurus88 wrote:
DGP1 wrote:
P13 wrote:
taurus88 wrote:Ill today. Inflammation of the abdomen wall.

Went to work hoping for light duties but they weren't very amenable. Sent me home. Suits me. Seems to me that you get treated worse sometimes for making an effort, though. The moral, I suppose, is don't make the effort.

This is my second absence (first was 1 day) in a few months. This will probably be at least 2 days.

Does that mean I'll get a stage 1?
No
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday added onto the previous sickness may take it over the allocation.
I'm going in tomorrow.

Yes stupid as it seems RM include sundays and B hols as sick days until you report for your duty :arrrghhh

If your not right tell them you have to take it steady and will only work up to your time and may not complete the delivery, then deliver what you feel up to half or 3/4 etc :hmmmm
Rows of houses all bearing down on me........I can feel their blue hands touching me.......All these things in all positions.........All these things will one day take control..........
krussel
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Post by krussel »

Really light day today with jus 2.5 meched :Very Happy

There was talk of a lorry stuck in traffic somewhere so it may be rough tom :roll:

This week ive been coming home and having a 30 min lay down on the sofa, setting the timer on my phone as i did drop off twice. I know its been lighter at work but its fri night and i think i really do feel better for it as my legs do not ache at all :nana
Rows of houses all bearing down on me........I can feel their blue hands touching me.......All these things in all positions.........All these things will one day take control..........