stlucifer 6,490 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 30 minutes ago, oaksoft said: It's unbelievable that at a time like this there are people moaning about not getting pay rises. You mean like the nurses the UK Government claimed were so important in the covid pandemic and are now shafting? 2 minutes ago, Slarti said: You're right. I'm not complaining. Then again, I got my pay rise, don't know if that makes a difference. Me too. And my annual bonus. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slarti 596 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Me too. And my annual bonus. My annual bonus was not getting sacked this year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Monster 1,194 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 You're right. I'm not complaining. Then again, I got my pay rise, don't know if that makes a difference. Me too Me too. And my annual bonus. Me too. And I got a week extra paid holidays to take in the next year. And loads of OT because of all you steamers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slarti 596 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Me too. And I got a week extra paid holidays to take in the next year. And loads of OT because of all you steamers. I got to carry 10 days (2 weeks since I only do 5 days) so that makes 59 days off next holiday year (inc public/bank holidays and 2 weeks over xmas/new year). Holiday year starts next month. And I'll still be "working" from home for the foreseeable future. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 4:04 PM, oaksoft said: IMO Swinney should NOT be sacked for this. We must encourage an atmosphere where clear mistakes are allowed to be fixed. We've seen how not having that leads to politicians digging their heels in (Westminster) and making a situation worse. If the guy makes one mistake after another then fair enough but one mistake (howler though it was) should not see him sacked and Labour and the Tories need to pipe down. It is one howler after another though. The decision to close schools was a howler. The decision to cancel exams was a howler. Being party to the lockdown policies which have killed 000s, wrecked the economy and destroyed livelihoods was a howler. The Scottish and UK governments collectively will go down as the worst in this country’s history. Not only should they all resign, they all face prosecution for crimes against humanity. Life imprisonment with no opportunity for parole and nothing less. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Slarti said: 23 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: Me too. And I got a week extra paid holidays to take in the next year. And loads of OT because of all you steamers. I got to carry 10 days (2 weeks since I only do 5 days) so that makes 59 days off next holiday year (inc public/bank holidays and 2 weeks over xmas/new year). Holiday year starts next month. And I'll still be "working" from home for the foreseeable future. How do clean the bogs in Burger King from your house? 😜 Edited August 13, 2020 by Sue Denim 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slarti 596 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 How do clean the bogs in Burger King from your house? I don't clean the bogs, I sweep the car park, ya cheeky wee scamp ye. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slarti 596 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 I wonder if the Tories will back any Labour call for the resignation of the UK Education Minister? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TPAFKATS Report post Posted August 13, 2020 I wonder if the Tories will back any Labour call for the resignation of the UK Education Minister?I wonder if Labour will call for it? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuddieinEK 8,636 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 I have had no sympathy for Hearts till now as everything they tried was out of self interest and at the expense of other clubs...But this is a right kick in the nuts.Celtic and Aberdeen players screw up.Neither club is punished.Their opponents suffer cancellation and potential fixture congestion.Now this... How can this make any sense?https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5926478/hearts-stop-training-spfl-government-coronavirus-aberdeen-celtic/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrshire Saints 4,684 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 I have had no sympathy for Hearts till now as everything they tried was out of self interest and at the expense of other clubs...But this is a right kick in the nuts.Celtic and Aberdeen players screw up.Neither club is punished.Their opponents suffer cancellation and potential fixture congestion.Now this... How can this make any sense?https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5926478/hearts-stop-training-spfl-government-coronavirus-aberdeen-celtic/Why are they back in training so early in the first place. It's over 2 months until their season starts. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuddieinEK 8,636 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Why are they back in training so early in the first place. It's over 2 months until their season starts.They didn't know what league they would be playing in so we're right to prepare accordingly.Also... With a cup semi final approaching, it is only fair they get the same preparation time as their opponents. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybee 1,694 Report post Posted August 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Sue Denim said: It is one howler after another though. The decision to close schools was a howler. The decision to cancel exams was a howler. Being party to the lockdown policies which have killed 000s, wrecked the economy and destroyed livelihoods was a howler. The Scottish and UK governments collectively will go down as the worst in this country’s history. Not only should they all resign, they all face prosecution for crimes against humanity. Life imprisonment with no opportunity for parole and nothing less. Personally I suggest a free pardon if they can make you disappear down some deep dark hole...................... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrshire Saints 4,684 Report post Posted August 14, 2020 They didn't know what league they would be playing in so we're right to prepare accordingly.Also... With a cup semi final approaching, it is only fair they get the same preparation time as their opponents. Forgot about the semi, take it that comes before their league resumption. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuddieinEK 8,636 Report post Posted August 14, 2020 Forgot about the semi, take it that comes before their league resumption. League starts 17th October.Semifinal v Hibs scheduled for 31st October... Giving Hibs a two month match fitness advantage! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 7:02 PM, TPAFKATS said: On 8/13/2020 at 6:40 PM, Slarti said: I wonder if the Tories will back any Labour call for the resignation of the UK Education Minister? I wonder if Labour will call for it? I wonder if the woke will call for it anywhere 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Monster 1,194 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 I wonder if the woke will call for it anywhere Why wait for others, stand up and be counted yourself Andy instead of hiding behind an alias. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said: Why wait for others, stand up and be counted yourself Andy instead of hiding behind an alias. Why don’t you put me in hospital big hardman? 😂 If you can 😂 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Monster 1,194 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 Why don’t you put me in hospital big hardman? If you can Surprised you didn't claim I threatened to have done that previously. With all the lies and imaginary conspiracies, you are going the right way about receiving at least a STDC, with you losing your mind. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said: Surprised you didn't claim I threatened to have done that previously. With all the lies and imaginary conspiracies, you are going the right way about receiving at least a STDC, with you losing your mind. Go on, threaten to put me in hospital like you did before, mr internet gangster Ooooh, I’m really scared 😂😂😂 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Denim 537 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 I wonder if @Cookie Monster is sending Stuart Dickson messages arranging to fight and then not turning up like the coward he is 😂 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Monster 1,194 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 Go on, threaten to put me in hospital like you did before, mr internet gangster Ooooh, I’m really scared That was so easy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Monster 1,194 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 I wonder if [mention=15909]Cookie Monster[/mention] is sending Stuart Dickson messages arranging to fight and then not turning up like the coward he is Just to clear that post up, are you claiming I sent messages to that person before to arrange a fight?I've no doubt you won't answer that, sort of sums you up. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long John Baldy 880 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Was out for a meal on Saturday night, got chatting to an older couple who had decided to have a couple of days away. The hotel they were staying in had charged them £250 for 2 nights. This hotel, I've stayed there twice, is in the £60-£80 a night range. The prices of drinks in the bar we were in were a joke, £8.25 for a glass of wine, £5.49 for a pint of Tennents and cocktails, I was there a year ago last week, had jumped from £6 to £8. Ripping people off to make up for the previous months of no/low income doesn't sit well with me so feck them. Edited September 14, 2020 by Long John Baldy 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardBuddie 399 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 Was out for a meal on Saturday night, got chatting to an older couple who had decided to have a couple of days away. The hotel they were staying in had charged them £250 for 2 nights. This hotel, I've stayed there twice, is in the £60-£80 a night range. The prices of drinks in the bar we were in were a joke, £8.25 for a glass of wine, £5.49 for a pint of Tennents and cocktails, I was there a year ago last week, had jumped from £6 to £8. Ripping people off to make up for the previous months of no/low income doesn't sit well with me so feck them. That is quite a hike in prices- particularly on the nightly rate, customers will soon get fly for this and won’t return, my sons haircut for example has went up a pound, now I don’t mind this because they will likely have additional overheads for the booking system, masks and sanitiser etc coupled with possible less custom.I have always been the way that companies need to make profit but shouldn’t tear the @rse out of it... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites