I'm back!

have had a tough month or three at work. Didn't get an interview for a senior
managers job, despite 24 years solid experience and a distinction Masters Degree (in management LOL).
was totally gutted at the time. as i have always put in major effort and aplied myself well.

Then actually got an interview for another Sen Manager post , and despite "performing well" according to the big boss, it wasn't quite enough.....

Finally flipped and thought stuff the lot of them, applied for a job in another company and got
a job offer last week - just waiting for the written confirmation, and i can't wait to hand in my notice.

Dont let the bastards get you down !

Congratulations, Chrissyboy!
I am a firm believer in Karma and I believe that good things come to good people (eventually)!
You go, my man!
You deserve it!




ps: enjoy handing in your notice!

Well done ChrissyBoy! Man, I love hearing stories like that! It's always awesome when you get a chance to tell the dumbasses where to go, after they hose you like that. Their loss! Congratulations and best of luck!

That's great news ChrissyBoy - It's so good to hear of someone doing well in work at this appalling time!

thanks very much folks. I'm looking forward to new horizons !

My other half arrives back from a work trip to Japan for the last two weeks. Can't wait to hear all about it, sounds like an amazing trip and I did miss him of course too.

I turned 50 yesterday. I know it's old but it's better than the alternative of not turning 50

We had a family do with love enough to light the street and mrs sparky organised a cake with a some of my favourite album covers on it (Genesis, REM and obviously elbow)

Anyway, my best mate and brother-in-law(the lippy kid on here) tweeted a pic of said cake to the elboys and Craig tweeted back (is that the correct phrase i don't do tweets?) that it was "Brilliant".

A great day all round. My only worry now is that I'm getting too old for gigs. Jesca Hoop didn't seem to mind last week but I was only 49 then. I'm not sure if the Wild Beasts will be too pleased when I turn up next month

Happy Birthday Mark! I'm delighted to hear you had a great day - you beat me to 50 by a few months!

I wouldn't worry about the gig situation. I'm off to see Skrillex on Thursday and I KNOW I'll be the oldest one there! Fuck it. Mind you I AM only 49...

Another belated happy birthday, sparky. Have you a photo of the cake, or has it all been eaten now?

belated happy birthday, havent been on here too much lately. !

Breaking news!!

Elbow hit Corrie!

Friday night's edition Elbow got a mention.

Tommy bought Tina two Elbow tickets for her 21st birthday. Great storyline but sad thing Elbow not touring UK currently. Nice that they got a mention amongst the cobblestones.

Yes I know its sad but true I am a Corrie fan!