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Lady of leisure now.

She (the housekeeper) had the gall to sign a card wishing me luck. It went in the bin. The wife of the owner gave me a lovely card & some amethyst worry beads she got in Greece for me. The card will come in handy as a reference. She says 'I feel very sad you are leaving the Castle like this. I can assure you, you have been much appreciated over the 7 1/2yrs you have worked at the Castle. You have done an excellant job & you will be missed.' I'm still going to see if I have a claim for constructive dismissal. Vivienne xx

I became that yesterday too :-) Sorry you added above after me. Hope you either get the decision resolved or get a new job quickly.

Well that's their loss isn't it......you just enjoy your free time.......and I hope the weather holds out and you can have some lovely sunny days.......

Been that for 5 years now and don't know how I found the time to go to work !! Stella

good luck, ................. Barbara..xx

ME TOO Dr signed me off till end of notice

Vivienne, sad day for you, but you never know what may be round the corner. Keep positive. love Sue

Thanks for the replies folks, how do you like the new name? Forgot to say, got home to find a lovely floral display from the laundry to thank me for my help over the years. Carnations, lilys, roses,sweet williams, & scilla. Gorgeous! Vivienne xx

So sorry it came to this Viv. I know how you felt about the job. Their loss. You never know what is round the corner though. Good luck in whatever comes up. Never know, may enjoy being at home. Love &((( (hugs)))), Hilary.x

Thanks Hilary, I'd love being at home but I won't love having to give up Ancestry, The National Trust, YFT, 1837, certificates & my car. Vivienne xx

Vivienne... keep positive. Remember the old saying...as one door closes another door opens. Good luck and enjoy these lovely summer days. Jean x.

Best wish for the future hope you find another job soon hugs Valxxx

Thanks Jean & Val Vivienne xx

i dont know what happened linen lady, but hope you find something fun to take up your time, and enjoy your time for you im sure youll miss it, but therell be better somewhere waiting for you have a rest

Keep your chin up Vivienne honey. I'm sure that everything will turn out fine for you. I know that I don't know you but it sounds like their loss. Take Care Lindax

Good luck to you Vivienne, someone as nice as you won't be out of work for long, so enjoy the time off. :-)) Maz. XX

Working in a hotel is like no other job, is it Vivienne?..You find yourself 'volunteering' to do shifts you had no intention of doing! You will miss it - I know I did... I'd been in the same hotel for 6 years - the owners needed to retire, hotel was sold and hardly any of us stayed to work for the new company....took me ages to be able to even walk past it. Maybe have a word with other hotels in the area - chances are they will know of you - and I hope you will soon be working again. My situation is better than it was.. The girl who gave in her notice to go to work for a rival has decided against it.. We had a long chat today and the upshot is she doesn't want to leave any more than we want her to go. I'm really pleased...our staff are also friends, it's not just a work thing. She fits in so well and would be sorely missed. Good luck Christine xx

Thanks again people. Christine, I'm so glad this has been resolved, I said it would be nothing to do with you. All the best. Vivienne xx

Viv, sorry you have come to the end of that chapter in your life, but who knows what good things are waiting round the corner. Do hope you find something else suitable so you can keep all your 'goodies' especially the car so you can get around easily. Nice to have the card from the owner's wife and to feel a bit appreciated. Enjoy your flowers too, Liz