The Things You Are HAPPY About Thread.

[Alan]

You won't get rich but you will get laid

Perfect.

 

[The Bear]

Alan on his first day:

"I could add some milk? Well, saliva...."

 

[Alan]

"Would you like cream in that?"

 

[PPB]

I'd be happy if one of you could change me thick twat title to Tim Tam.

 

[PPB]

I'd be happy if one of you could change me thick twat title to Tim Tam.

That'll do. Thanks

 

[YoungWolf]

Giving coffee to hipsters!

Same as me then!

 

[Alan]

First day of work went swimmingly. Apparently I get health benefits (not sure if y'all even have those what with the NHS and all, but over here it's a big deal)! Free coffee for me, even a free food write off, seems they actually give a damn how their employees are doing, which is a great change of pace from the norm here.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Is this your first job, Al?

 

[Alan]

Nope. Looking to be my best thus far, though.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

First day of work went swimmingly. Apparently I get health benefits (not sure if y'all even have those what with the NHS and all, but over here it's a big deal)! Free coffee for me, even a free food write off, seems they actually give a damn how their employees are doing, which is a great change of pace from the norm here.

The health benefits part is good! The rest is pretty standard, unless you work in a small artisan coffee shop.

Are you working for Starbucks or one of the big chains? Are you a server or a barista?

 

[Alan]

It's a Starbucks, which is fine with me in all honesty. It may not be the most respected amongst real connoisseurs but it's not bad coffee and it sure is popular.

Also, I'm a barista, but there are no "servers" in coffee shops here, I think I fill both roles.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

It's a Starbucks, which is fine with me in all honesty. It may not be the most respected amongst real connoisseurs but it's not bad coffee and it sure is popular.

Also, I'm a barista, but there are no "servers" in coffee shops here, I think I fill both roles.

I personally hate Starbucks and the way they have a shop on every street in Dublin, but if it pays the bills, you have to put that first obviously.

 

[leedswolf]

First day of work went swimmingly. Apparently I get health benefits (not sure if y'all even have those what with the NHS and all, but over here it's a big deal)! Free coffee for me, even a free food write off, seems they actually give a damn how their employees are doing, which is a great change of pace from the norm here.

Some UK employers pay for private healthcare plans.

 

[The Bear]

They do but you still pay a small contribution and are taxed on it. At least we are at my work I think.

 

[Alan]

Is there that much of a reason to get private insurance there? I was under the impression that the NHS actually did a solid job.

 

[PPB]

Times like these, you realise what is most important :mecry:

Not sure this is the right thread to post on but im sick of posting on the annoyed


Time to take me leave x

 

[leedswolf]

Is there that much of a reason to get private insurance there? I was under the impression that the NHS actually did a solid job.

They do indeed do a solid job. However there are those who prefer to use private healthcare for various reasons.

 

[The Bear]

I've only used private once, for a wisdom tooth extraction under general anaesthetic. It was much, much nicer than NHS. You got a private room with all the mod cons and the level of service was of a higher standard.

Good if you can afford it or get it for free with work. Otherwise the NHS do a perfectly good job with the resources they have.

 

[Stan Hullis]

I get private health care with my work once I've been there 6 months.

Going to need a wisdom tooth out at some point I think as I've had an infection caused by it twice now, will hopefully be able to go private next year and get it done.

 

[ROVERT47]

I get free Bupa health care and free dental treatment, there is a slight increase in tax but it's hardly noticeable.