Monday, 14 February 2011

Employed! Commuter! Wanker!...who said that?

Finally re-joined the ranks of the employed and started a new job today...I'm not sure who was getting more nervous about the lack of income, me, my bank manager or my ex-wife's lawyer. Anyway, I was full of anticipation at rejoining the rat race; had a shave, wore a suit and collar and tie for the first time in four months; walked to the local Underground station and caught the train with all the other zombies.

By lunch time I was bored; on the homeward journey even more so, squashed in with all the other smelly, grumpy commuters. Plans are already being hatched to use the first week's pay to buy an old motorbike to commute to work on; I anticipate hours of nail-biting fun on e-bay. The budget will be fairly small so I'm not sure what I'll get - it did cross my mind that as I've got a couple of sets of riding gear, if I sold my Dainese jacket and Schuberth helmet that would probably double the budget....we'll see. I'll keep you posted.
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  1. Unknown14 February 2011 at 19:20

    EL D:

    I feel glad for you. Finally your move is working itself out. I am lucky not to have to wear a tie at work and I also have a dislike for public transit. Good luck on the bike search

    bob
    Wet Coast Scootin

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  2. El Diente14 February 2011 at 20:10

    Thanks Bobskoot - the second week's paycheck is allocated to the DSLR!

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  3. Trobairitz14 February 2011 at 20:28

    Congrats on the new job. No fun having to work everyday but the paychecks are appreciated.

    Good luck on searching for bike. I am sure you will find something that'll do what you need at a price you can afford.

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  4. Highwaylass15 February 2011 at 13:32

    Congrats on the job ... can you send some of your luck my way, a tax demand for back tax of £11,700 has made my return to employment something of an urgent priority! See you in the smoke sometime :)

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  5. Nikos15 February 2011 at 15:22

    Are maintenance payments tax deductible?

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  6. El Diente15 February 2011 at 19:11

    Nikos - everything is tax deductible!

    HWL - I've got the contact details for a 'special' accountant if you'd like some help 're-evaluating' your back tax demand

    Trobairitz - Thankyou; going by my usual habits, I'll probably end up with something I CAN'T afford!

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  7. Affer16 February 2011 at 08:03

    1. Ditch the tie.
    2. Buy the motorbike.
    3. Commute on it.

    This will reposition you amongst your work colleagues as an individual, and one not to be trifled with, whilst allowing you freedom from reading the Metro on the DSLR......

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  8. Unknown25 February 2011 at 23:00

    EL D:

    well . . . what's happening ? you are ONE week overdue. this weekend is Camera weekend.

    bob
    Wet Coast Scootin

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