This week we were advised at work that they need to cut expenses over the next 18 months due the GFC, and rather than just put people off, they asked for the staff to volunteer ways they could help in terms of taking accrued leave/long service leave, taking unpaid leave, work reduced hours or take a voluntary redundancy. I have already indicated here that I have been yearning for a lifestyle change so I put my hand up for a voluntary redundancy as the payout package was very attractive. I will continue for a while on two days a week until a project I am working on is complete and then I will be a Lady of Leisure! In all it was handled very well and positively and only a few people were in a position where they had to be laid off, and there were many that opted to take leave or reduced hours.

I am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.

GFC = Global Financial Crisis?

Is that right?

Gee whiz BlueGreen, it looks like it’s all coming together for you now…

bluegreen said:

This week we were advised at work that they need to cut expenses over the next 18 months due the GFC, and rather than just put people off, they asked for the staff to volunteer ways they could help in terms of taking accrued leave/long service leave, taking unpaid leave, work reduced hours or take a voluntary redundancy. I have already indicated here that I have been yearning for a lifestyle change so I put my hand up for a voluntary redundancy as the payout package was very attractive. I will continue for a while on two days a week until a project I am working on is complete and then I will be a Lady of Leisure! In all it was handled very well and positively and only a few people were in a position where they had to be laid off, and there were many that opted to take leave or reduced hours.

I am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.

I SO wish we lived closer. I certainly need to lose weight as well and it’s heaps easier to exercise with a friend.

Enjoy your kickback Beej.
I’m certain you’ll find something to do…..

Dinetta said:

GFC = Global Financial Crisis?

Is that right?

Gee whiz BlueGreen, it looks like it’s all coming together for you now…

yep. so much happening this year I can hardly keep up! lol!

Woohoo, congratulations bluegreen :)

Looking forward to hearing what you get up to with all your extra time!!

Woohoo BG go for it :)
That’s exactly what I did only I finished completely, and now just do the at home cooking orders.
Your garden will thank you.

bluegreen said:

This week we were advised at work that they need to cut expenses over the next 18 months due the GFC, and rather than just put people off, they asked for the staff to volunteer ways they could help in terms of taking accrued leave/long service leave, taking unpaid leave, work reduced hours or take a voluntary redundancy. I have already indicated here that I have been yearning for a lifestyle change so I put my hand up for a voluntary redundancy as the payout package was very attractive. I will continue for a while on two days a week until a project I am working on is complete and then I will be a Lady of Leisure! In all it was handled very well and positively and only a few people were in a position where they had to be laid off, and there were many that opted to take leave or reduced hours.

I am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.

Oh you lucky thing you :)

That’s good news BG. Have a good rest, but make sure you have something to keep the grey matter and the muscles going!

Oh well done BG! I’m sure you will enjoy being a lady of leisure in between the gardening and the cooking etc etc……. lol! It will be a great move for the better :)

Good for you—you will soon think “when did I ever get the time to go to work”

bluegreen said:

This week we were advised at work that they need to cut expenses over the next 18 months due the GFC, and rather than just put people off, they asked for the staff to volunteer ways they could help in terms of taking accrued leave/long service leave, taking unpaid leave, work reduced hours or take a voluntary redundancy. I have already indicated here that I have been yearning for a lifestyle change so I put my hand up for a voluntary redundancy as the payout package was very attractive. I will continue for a while on two days a week until a project I am working on is complete and then I will be a Lady of Leisure! In all it was handled very well and positively and only a few people were in a position where they had to be laid off, and there were many that opted to take leave or reduced hours.

I am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.

I’m pleased for you BG. Good things come to those who wait. You may well find that the change will make a big difference to your health problems without you having to work hard on them. Kudos to your employers for handling the the whole thing to the best of their ability.

You lucky thing, I cant wait till I can, like another 17 years to go yet !!!!!

My friend said to me
“What are you doing today?—I replied—RELAXING—she said you did that yesterday—I replied—yes but I hadn’t finished” :)

Grasshopper said:

My friend said to me
“What are you doing today?—I replied—RELAXING—she said you did that yesterday—I replied—yes but I hadn’t finished” :)

HAHA Grassy!
God placed me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of tasks, at this stage I’m so far behind, I will never die! LOL

Happy Potter said:

Grasshopper said:

My friend said to me
“What are you doing today?—I replied—RELAXING—she said you did that yesterday—I replied—yes but I hadn’t finished” :)

HAHA Grassy!
God placed me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of tasks, at this stage I’m so far behind, I will never die! LOL

I love both of those quotes! :D

Grasshopper said:

My friend said to me
“What are you doing today?—I replied—RELAXING—she said you did that yesterday—I replied—yes but I hadn’t finished” :)

ROFL!!

am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.
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good idea – you’ve got enough expertise to feed the family in your ‘liesure’ time.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Grasshopper said:

My friend said to me
“What are you doing today?—I replied—RELAXING—she said you did that yesterday—I replied—yes but I hadn’t finished” :)

HAHA Grassy!
God placed me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of tasks, at this stage I’m so far behind, I will never die! LOL

I love both of those quotes! :D

— Yes I like that one too—looks like I might be around for quite awhile as well

pepe said:

am looking forward to spending lots more time in the garden, and making more of an effort to lose some weight and lower my blood pressure.
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good idea – you’ve got enough expertise to feed the family in your ‘liesure’ time.

that’s what I am hoping too :)

Get sick and lay round the house barking…. and look what happens….I miss out on all the great news:)

Hey good news for you BG.

A little tip though…… you’ll find there still won’t be enough hours in the day…even when at home full time.

Enjoy it and hope the BP improves and you enjoy the weight loss:)