Guest chronomat123 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Admin, firstly let me say I'm happy for you that you've had some good news finally. One thing I would say though, more out of concern, is why you feel it necessary to divulge such detailed personal information? Please be careful.... BTW, talking about salaries especially without being asked is seen as EXTREMELY bad form in England/London/even the City, whether you're a secretary or a director - take a tip Not so much that we're reserved, it's just considered terribly vulgar and talking like that will guarantee you being thought of as a [censored], even and especially amongst your colleagues (behind your back of course, the English way ) to whom it doesn't mean diddly squat. Remember Coutts is the Royal Family's bank and has been for generations due to their ethos of reserved and discreet dealings - maybe you should take a leaf etc. Paradoxically, in banking circles boasting about bonuses is pretty much de rigeur so I suggest you wait till next year then boast away Good luck! I reckon. Same here in the U.S., Admin, if you retain any American clients-- we Americans tend to be put off by people boasting about their salary. Not to mention, it makes the boaster look silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongambit Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I reckon. Same here in the U.S., Admin, if you retain any American clients-- we Americans tend to be put off by people boasting about their salary. Not to mention, it makes the boaster look silly. I think this is the ultimate example of Webster defines as "irony". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectionist Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Nah dude, you're the one who sounds silly ..... and kinda jealous !! He mentioned his wage casually ...... not in the "I make mo money than y'all" kinda way .... I'm sure there a few dudes on here that make even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I think this is the ultimate example of Webster defines as "irony".LOL!! Admin, I am very happy to hear that things are beginning to turn around for you. That is great news about the job! London is a great city, you will love it there! I wish you very much success in your new position. Hopefully this means that you will still be hanging around here. I wish you the best Amigo. Oh, and enjoy the time off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Shut the ###### up foo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I can only quote my signature: You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your f*cking khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thomas- Congrats on the new job. Excellent salary and I think that the bonuses can really add up too. I suspect there may be a gen or two in your future. But before you stock up on the gens you better check out housing prices. My colleagues over there say it is outrageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectionist Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Best thing is to Rent a place for 12 minths - a lot of upmarket areas are having trouble finding tenants so are offering superb deals ...... Then go ahead and buy a mansion next year when the UK property market crashes ...... which it will !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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