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

[fermi de Sousa]

Good news, Mark!
I'm sure you'll be able to increase the rate of sales of quality plants from here on!
cheers
fermi

[Lesley Cox]

That's wonderful news Mark. Well done and congratulations. I hope it all goes well for you and you soon get into the routine of early bed, early rising andworking to set hours. I'm sure you will.

Now, if we can just all pull together and get a good job for McMark as well.....we can all be H-A-P-P-Y!

[Maggi Young]

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

Good grief  ....
I'm pretty sure that "B&B" refers to "beds and bedding" ...... which would have a quite different connotation at IKEA than at a garden centre..... wonder if someone got their "bedding" mixed up when appointing that chap??

[David Nicholson]

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

I've been thinking about this. Given the guy's background, and therefore experience, the points he quotes are very apt in his own case, but if he were a good manager would he not be looking for exactly those individual points in appointing staff to compliment his own limited horticultural knowledge and skills? If I were in his position I certainly would. Or am I being a (bad) amateur psychologist?

[Darren]

I agree with you David - pretty much how I see it too.

Of course - there are many very poor managers out there who fail to grasp this point!

[Anthony Darby]

I though B & B was "Bed and Breakfast"? Certainly all the signs I see mean that.

[ranunculus]

Bradford & Bingley, Anthony ... remember the little men in bowler hats!   

[Maggi Young]

I though B & B was "Bed and Breakfast"? Certainly all the signs I see mean that.

Bradford & Bingley, Anthony ... remember the little men in bowler hats!
 

Nah,  Mark wrote : "team leader B&B, section manager B&B, ? at IKEA "

I'm sticking with the Swedish retailer.... don't know too many bed and  breakfast establishments with team leaderds and section managers!

 It shows why he isn't too keen on acknowledging  expertise in the gardening arena though!

[arillady]

Mark
congratulations on your new status.
May it be the job that brings you lots of satisfaction and joy.

[tonyg]

Sunshine in Saas Fee - makes for a happy holiday.  Mostlly family outings but will post a few pics when we return

[ranunculus]

Sunshine in Saas Fee - makes for a happy holiday.  Mostlly family outings but will post a few pics when we return

Beautiful place to be Tony ... don't be TOO keen to rush home!   

[Ragged Robin]

Thinking of you walking amongst butterflies and enjoying family outings - good you have sunshine, very ify here, have a wonderful time 

[mark smyth]

My contract arrived for my new job arrived today. One condition is I may be required to work temporarily in another store in the chain - watch out Scotland!

[angie]

My contract arrived for my new job arrived today. One condition is I may be required to work temporarily in another store in the chain - watch out Scotland!

We will look forward to hear about your first week as a  employee .

Angie

[Arykana]

I an so happy! I have to say 1434676256724736427 thank you for Peter! He made me happy!!