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Author Topic: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.  (Read 56006 times)

mark smyth

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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #630 on: August 02, 2010, 12:44:54 PM »
Thanks all.

There was a small chance that someone was about to give me an IOU for the discussion weekend. That's not possible now

The down side is weekend work. 2 on 1 off 2 on 1 off .... Doesnt that equal 3 weekends out of 4?
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #631 on: August 02, 2010, 12:58:11 PM »
Congratulations Mark.

Don't look upon weekend work as a downside. When I did it I loved being able to go to the shops or the bank etc (or visit gardens / reserves) on my days off during the week when there were no crowds. I'm assuming (hoping!) you get days off during the week if you work the weekend?
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #632 on: August 02, 2010, 02:19:26 PM »
Congratulations Mark - such good news!   :D
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #633 on: August 02, 2010, 02:27:44 PM »
Mark, I am so, so pleased for you, congratulations  :D  You are lucky they let you know so quickly and I do hope it all works out and is interesting and fun.  With your wealth of knowledge they will soon discover what a goldmine you are  8)
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #634 on: August 02, 2010, 04:16:28 PM »
 :D :D :D

Great news Mark !  Many congratulations !!!  :D
I hope you can make it to the bulbsale though...  8)
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #635 on: August 02, 2010, 05:14:45 PM »
Well done Mark :) :) :)...........................now, when you've got your feet under the table maybe you could negotiate a forum discount :-X

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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #636 on: August 02, 2010, 06:34:12 PM »
Congratulations Mark, wish you much fun in your new job!
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #637 on: August 02, 2010, 07:05:24 PM »
thanks again everyone

Robin, the assistant manager did say at the interview that plant knowledge, enthusiasm and having personal collections of plants arent necessarily good points

Luc, a kind gardener in N Ireland got me an you-owe-me airfare to the event
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #638 on: August 02, 2010, 07:56:55 PM »
Well done Mark.
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #639 on: August 02, 2010, 08:29:03 PM »
THanks David.

I know have to get in to the routine of early to bed
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #640 on: August 02, 2010, 10:30:37 PM »

Robin, the assistant manager did say at the interview that plant knowledge, enthusiasm and having personal collections of plants arent necessarily good points


That's probably because the assistant manager has no real plant knowledge, enthusiasm for plants or plant collections of his own.
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #641 on: August 02, 2010, 10:37:57 PM »
Well said Martin - I couldn't think of a reply as I was so fazed by his lack of vision   :-X
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #642 on: August 02, 2010, 11:06:59 PM »
Well said Martin - I couldn't think of a reply as I was so fazed by his lack of vision   :-X

His history is team leader B&B, section manager B&B, ? at IKEA and now assist. manager in a garden centre
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #643 on: August 02, 2010, 11:49:14 PM »
Well done Mark. Good luck. You'll soon find out that your knowledge and enthusiasm will stand you in good stead and your manager will soon find out how valuable that is in keeping customers happy and coming back.
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Re: 2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.
« Reply #644 on: August 02, 2010, 11:57:19 PM »
Hi Mark, I am really pleased to hear that you got the job. They are really lucky getting you. Hope you enjoy the job. I am really happy for you.

Angie :)
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