Very short and sweet this one, but just so's you know.
The antibiotics the Doggy Doctor put Boycie on seem to be doing the trick -- this weekend we've had a proper puppy-puppy, playfighting and nibbling and all the other puppy-puppy things they do!! He's definitely come out of himself more. We thought he was bouncy when we got him, but he's PROPER bouncy now!!! Lol!!! He was subdued when we got him compared to now!!! Lol!! He's still so cute though!!^_^
Also, his test results came back. Little Man has a bacterial infection, so he's having a course of antibiotics and he should be reet!!! And we don't care how long it takes 'cos he is still so worth it -- however by the time all's said and done we'll have paid out in vet bills what we would probably have paid for him 'new' if you know what I mean.
We're going to let the breeder know how he's doing when he's better, and even though we don't think she will, she'd better not want him back!!! <_< and when he's reet we're going to get him vaccinated, ask for all his papers from the breeder and that and get him chipped so he's ours proper. Then he's off to puppy school because god knows he's, no, WE'RE gonna need it if he stays as hyper as he is right now!! Lol!!
Go the Little Monkey Man!!! And thanks to everyone for being so supportive while he's been poorly. He sends you all big sloppy puppy kisses!!! ;)
Monday 19 February 2007
Monday 12 February 2007
Boycie *Update*
As some of you know, Boycie went to the doggy doctor today to have some X-rays and investigative swabs. You'll also know that I was shitting it because he would need to be under anaestethic for the procedure and we lost a dane some years back whilst under anaestethic for X-rays, but he came out of it fine. Poor baby's still a bit dopey and half asleep, but once it's out of his system fully I'm sure he'll be right as rain.
His X-Rays showed a lot of whiteness in his lungs which the vet says is either Bronchitis or Pneumonia. They took some swabs which are going off to the lab for testing as there was a lot of 'ick' in his windpipe so we're waiting for the results on that. In the meantime he's on some antibiotics in case there's anything else that shouldn't be there. The swabs should tell us if there is any bacteria there that shouldn't and get it treated properly. It's been an expensive day but he's so worth it!!
We've come to the conclusion that this is the reason that his previous owner got rid. We knew he had Pneumonia as a pup and he had a resultant bronchitis (or SOMETHING) from it, but we think it's been made worse by them not finishing the course of treatment he undoubtedly had to have, and just masking the syptoms with children's cough medicine. It deffo needn't have got as bad as it has.
We think it's going to be a long road to get him better -- or at least better-er, but Little Man's well worth it!!
His X-Rays showed a lot of whiteness in his lungs which the vet says is either Bronchitis or Pneumonia. They took some swabs which are going off to the lab for testing as there was a lot of 'ick' in his windpipe so we're waiting for the results on that. In the meantime he's on some antibiotics in case there's anything else that shouldn't be there. The swabs should tell us if there is any bacteria there that shouldn't and get it treated properly. It's been an expensive day but he's so worth it!!
We've come to the conclusion that this is the reason that his previous owner got rid. We knew he had Pneumonia as a pup and he had a resultant bronchitis (or SOMETHING) from it, but we think it's been made worse by them not finishing the course of treatment he undoubtedly had to have, and just masking the syptoms with children's cough medicine. It deffo needn't have got as bad as it has.
We think it's going to be a long road to get him better -- or at least better-er, but Little Man's well worth it!!
Sunday 11 February 2007
Career Planning
I've been thinking lately. I shouldn't have thoughts because they lead to ideas, but I've been re-evaluating where I am in my life.
I know I need a new job. I'm not getting anywhere where I am. I do have a second interview next week for a job in Lincoln. The only problem is that it's an hour's journey each way from where I live and a nearly 80 mile round trip per day. It's possibly another £3000 a year on my salary, but I'm not sure that will cover my additional travelling expenses. I could look into moving but, as is the case with most first-timers I can't afford anywhere, and renting – in my opinion – is just dead money that I could use elsewhere.
If nothing else the interview will give me a bit more interview practice as I am atrocious at interviews. But as I said earlier, I'm not sure it's what I want. Maybe I'm basing my opinion on my farcical experience of the job at my current place, but in the back of my mind I don't think it's what I want.
I could retrain, but I don't know what as. I've also been looking at the AAT qualification but I'm not sure about that either. I just think I've had enough of education. My last experience was highly depressing. I've just come to an abrupt halt and I've run out of ideas. I don't know where to look next or what I'd be most suited to. Ideas anyone??? Seriously. I think I need impartial advice from people who probably know me better than I know myself!!!!
I don't know if it's the thought of change that's making me so anxious, but I know that change is what needs to happen. It's just that first decision …… and the step that immediately follows it ……
I know I need a new job. I'm not getting anywhere where I am. I do have a second interview next week for a job in Lincoln. The only problem is that it's an hour's journey each way from where I live and a nearly 80 mile round trip per day. It's possibly another £3000 a year on my salary, but I'm not sure that will cover my additional travelling expenses. I could look into moving but, as is the case with most first-timers I can't afford anywhere, and renting – in my opinion – is just dead money that I could use elsewhere.
If nothing else the interview will give me a bit more interview practice as I am atrocious at interviews. But as I said earlier, I'm not sure it's what I want. Maybe I'm basing my opinion on my farcical experience of the job at my current place, but in the back of my mind I don't think it's what I want.
I could retrain, but I don't know what as. I've also been looking at the AAT qualification but I'm not sure about that either. I just think I've had enough of education. My last experience was highly depressing. I've just come to an abrupt halt and I've run out of ideas. I don't know where to look next or what I'd be most suited to. Ideas anyone??? Seriously. I think I need impartial advice from people who probably know me better than I know myself!!!!
I don't know if it's the thought of change that's making me so anxious, but I know that change is what needs to happen. It's just that first decision …… and the step that immediately follows it ……
Friday 9 February 2007
An Open Letter ....
Probably a bad idea, but after the experience I've had today, I really couldn't give a flying fuck!!!
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Dear Sirs,
It is with regret that I tender my resignation. It has been a difficult decision; however I feel that I have progressed as far as I can within the company at this time and that my best recourse would be to move onto new pastures.
Actually, to be honest it's a crap place to work. If things weren't made so complicated and people weren't shoved from pillar to post – their job responsibilities constantly shifted and, instead of the touchy-feely "what do you want from us" crap, people were offered a few viable options instead of the closed door nobody-knowing-anything-about-anything-else shit, things might have been different, but unfortunately the place is farcical. Don't get me wrong, I've met some great people, but I really don't think you're for me.
Also, has it ever occurred to anyone that the whole, checking up and second guessing people behind their back in front of them, which, might I add, does absolutely nothing for a persons confidence in their abilities and as a result affects their work further, may not be the best way to run a business. And if, instead of vague references to 'errors' actually pinpointing what the errors are and therefore giving someone the opportunity to improve, and actually considering why something has gone wrong, in the first place, the whole place might run a bit smoother.
And here's another thought. How about instead of being obstructive, maybe giving people the information and assistance they require instead of fobbing people off with "Leave it with me" or "we are considering it" – the latter lasting months!!! I mean, for fucks sake, if the overwhelming majority think a new form would be an easier option for everyone involved what is the problem. Who gives a toss if the current form was the MD's baby, if it doesn't work and there's a better way of doing shit where's the harm?!?!? Fuck it. I've got people filling in the old form in the new format and to be honest I don't care what you think because as far as I'm, no WE'RE concerned if it makes mine, my lads and the site staffs lives easier, We're gonna go for it because at the end of the day, you lot watching from your ivory tower are so far removed from those you employ that you have no fucking CLUE how to make things simple. Difficulty for difficulties sake I think!!
Oooh. And where does this whole "everything that goes wrong is a disaster" (that said, judging by the way a few people have the ears of the people that supposedly run the joint it probably would be!!!) thing come from. Since when could anything that went wrong not be fixed – or is that something which depends on who you are, whose arse you're kissing up to or how deeply you can bury it so it can't be found out.
And what's with offering training on something to a person who is pretty much the only person who knows how to do that something?? I don't get that. What EXACTLY do you expect to be able to teach me about the thing that I'm supposedly so bad at but which YOU are constantly asking me about??? Am I just being thick?? Or is it a case of making me look bad so that when you decide to get rid of me you can make it seem that it was all my doing and that you-did-all-you-could-to-encourage-me shit would cover your arses???
And this is another thing that grates on my arse. Since when was it good employment practice to make someone look like an arse in front of their co-workers?? Making them both look and feel thick. It's a fucking pisstake and you know it!! And what's more it fucks up the confidence thing again!! Many times you've said to me "you're an intelligent girl" yet you give me little or no opportunity to use my intellect, and then in the next breath, blown some stupid little thing out of all proportion!! Again, stuff can be fixed, don't bust a blood vessel over it!! The world won't come to an end if £20 gets missed of the costs of a multi-million pound job this week, even when it is put right the next!!!
You really need to have a real think about how you run this show. Surely it's not coincidence that so many people have left recently when the place is run by a bunch of complete tits who really ought to listen to the people in the trenches who might actually have something valid to contribute as opposed to those who tell you only what you want to hear. Maybe, if you spent a little more time listening and a little less time shut away in meetings the place might actually work better. People wouldn't become so disheartened, and, to explain it in a way that you will probably understand seeing as that seems to be where the complete focus lies rather than the welfare of your workers, you wouldn't need to spend so much money on advertising vacancies to be filled. Construction News ain't cheap ......
Yours sincerely,
APPOSTBEEGW
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Dear Sirs,
It is with regret that I tender my resignation. It has been a difficult decision; however I feel that I have progressed as far as I can within the company at this time and that my best recourse would be to move onto new pastures.
Actually, to be honest it's a crap place to work. If things weren't made so complicated and people weren't shoved from pillar to post – their job responsibilities constantly shifted and, instead of the touchy-feely "what do you want from us" crap, people were offered a few viable options instead of the closed door nobody-knowing-anything-about-anything-else shit, things might have been different, but unfortunately the place is farcical. Don't get me wrong, I've met some great people, but I really don't think you're for me.
Also, has it ever occurred to anyone that the whole, checking up and second guessing people behind their back in front of them, which, might I add, does absolutely nothing for a persons confidence in their abilities and as a result affects their work further, may not be the best way to run a business. And if, instead of vague references to 'errors' actually pinpointing what the errors are and therefore giving someone the opportunity to improve, and actually considering why something has gone wrong, in the first place, the whole place might run a bit smoother.
And here's another thought. How about instead of being obstructive, maybe giving people the information and assistance they require instead of fobbing people off with "Leave it with me" or "we are considering it" – the latter lasting months!!! I mean, for fucks sake, if the overwhelming majority think a new form would be an easier option for everyone involved what is the problem. Who gives a toss if the current form was the MD's baby, if it doesn't work and there's a better way of doing shit where's the harm?!?!? Fuck it. I've got people filling in the old form in the new format and to be honest I don't care what you think because as far as I'm, no WE'RE concerned if it makes mine, my lads and the site staffs lives easier, We're gonna go for it because at the end of the day, you lot watching from your ivory tower are so far removed from those you employ that you have no fucking CLUE how to make things simple. Difficulty for difficulties sake I think!!
Oooh. And where does this whole "everything that goes wrong is a disaster" (that said, judging by the way a few people have the ears of the people that supposedly run the joint it probably would be!!!) thing come from. Since when could anything that went wrong not be fixed – or is that something which depends on who you are, whose arse you're kissing up to or how deeply you can bury it so it can't be found out.
And what's with offering training on something to a person who is pretty much the only person who knows how to do that something?? I don't get that. What EXACTLY do you expect to be able to teach me about the thing that I'm supposedly so bad at but which YOU are constantly asking me about??? Am I just being thick?? Or is it a case of making me look bad so that when you decide to get rid of me you can make it seem that it was all my doing and that you-did-all-you-could-to-encourage-me shit would cover your arses???
And this is another thing that grates on my arse. Since when was it good employment practice to make someone look like an arse in front of their co-workers?? Making them both look and feel thick. It's a fucking pisstake and you know it!! And what's more it fucks up the confidence thing again!! Many times you've said to me "you're an intelligent girl" yet you give me little or no opportunity to use my intellect, and then in the next breath, blown some stupid little thing out of all proportion!! Again, stuff can be fixed, don't bust a blood vessel over it!! The world won't come to an end if £20 gets missed of the costs of a multi-million pound job this week, even when it is put right the next!!!
You really need to have a real think about how you run this show. Surely it's not coincidence that so many people have left recently when the place is run by a bunch of complete tits who really ought to listen to the people in the trenches who might actually have something valid to contribute as opposed to those who tell you only what you want to hear. Maybe, if you spent a little more time listening and a little less time shut away in meetings the place might actually work better. People wouldn't become so disheartened, and, to explain it in a way that you will probably understand seeing as that seems to be where the complete focus lies rather than the welfare of your workers, you wouldn't need to spend so much money on advertising vacancies to be filled. Construction News ain't cheap ......
Yours sincerely,
APPOSTBEEGW
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