Had a chat to the boss (at his request) on Monday. Turns out he's happy with me and is dead keen for me to stay on until at least the end of April next year (which, incidentally, is when I'd have to stop working on my current visa anyway). One of the big bonuses is that I'd no longer be a mere temp - I'd get a contract! Why is this a big bonus? Well, let me tell you. Students and staff get a 10% discount on things at the cafe downstairs (and over in the other building) when they swipe their cards. Temps, however, don't :( Temps have to also pay more for the use of the gym (which, until I started with the badminton, didn't bother me). The big thing is that it means I get put on a proper salary structure! This could mean, if I can get what Aidan is on (preferably more around a 30-34k pay (well over 100 quid a week more in hand than what I get now!). Not sure if this is actually accurate or not, but it'll be a chance to negotiate, anyway! Plus, the new role I take over is a leadership one - whoo!
Oh, also, since I have to use the return part of my ticket home by mid-February, the boss is talking about paying for a new ticket if I don't go home (therefore losing the return ticket I paid for). Such a bonus, n'est pas!
This week has been an ultra social week! Lunched out every day except Monday; and dined out every night except Friday! Wednesday was the best day though. Shirley was over from home, so we had a three-hour lunch (it was really good to catch up with her); then went out to my favourite curry house with about 7 others from work in the evening. All up I reckon I've spent nearly 120 quid on food/alcohol - all worth it though (esp. if I get a decent salary on contract!).
There've been many quiet days at work. This has been most excellent for surfing youtube.com and generally taking the piss out of people in the office. Apparently, the "interactive art" (me) is getting a bit lippy, which isn't part of the display (so I was told) ;) (Oh, I'm the interactive art because of where my desk is currently located - people walk past and poke me, push me, prod me, ruffle my hair, talk to me, pull my chair out, push my chair in...). It's all good though! I must keep reminding them that this interactive piece is moving at the end of the month ;)
Anyhow, bored now (and there's that sun stuff outside that is more interesting than the computer).
Seeyabye
Oh, also, since I have to use the return part of my ticket home by mid-February, the boss is talking about paying for a new ticket if I don't go home (therefore losing the return ticket I paid for). Such a bonus, n'est pas!
This week has been an ultra social week! Lunched out every day except Monday; and dined out every night except Friday! Wednesday was the best day though. Shirley was over from home, so we had a three-hour lunch (it was really good to catch up with her); then went out to my favourite curry house with about 7 others from work in the evening. All up I reckon I've spent nearly 120 quid on food/alcohol - all worth it though (esp. if I get a decent salary on contract!).
There've been many quiet days at work. This has been most excellent for surfing youtube.com and generally taking the piss out of people in the office. Apparently, the "interactive art" (me) is getting a bit lippy, which isn't part of the display (so I was told) ;) (Oh, I'm the interactive art because of where my desk is currently located - people walk past and poke me, push me, prod me, ruffle my hair, talk to me, pull my chair out, push my chair in...). It's all good though! I must keep reminding them that this interactive piece is moving at the end of the month ;)
Anyhow, bored now (and there's that sun stuff outside that is more interesting than the computer).
Seeyabye
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