2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.

[mark smyth]

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?

[Darren]

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?

[Gail]

Congratulations Mark - such good news!   

[Ragged Robin]

Mark, I am so, so pleased for you, congratulations    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 

[Luc Gilgemyn]

 

Great news Mark !  Many congratulations !!! 
I hope you can make it to the bulbsale though... 

[Martinr]

Well done Mark ...........................now, when you've got your feet under the table maybe you could negotiate a forum discount

[Lvandelft]

Congratulations Mark, wish you much fun in your new job!

[mark smyth]

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

[David Nicholson]

Well done Mark.

[mark smyth]

THanks David.

I know have to get in to the routine of early to bed

[Martin Baxendale]

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.

[Ragged Robin]

Well said Martin - I couldn't think of a reply as I was so fazed by his lack of vision   

[mark smyth]

Well said Martin - I couldn't think of a reply as I was so fazed by his lack of vision   

His history is team leader B&B, section manager B&B, ? at IKEA and now assist. manager in a garden centre

[Anthony Darby]

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.

[angie]

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