shoot and be safe Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I was told yesterday that I have been given the job of taking a coach load to the towers. This is the first time I have been paid to come hear and the boss said he would pay for me to get in Anyway when I got to the gates the nice young lady gave me 2 free tickets for myself and the second man. That will do nicely :yes: I am in the que for air as i type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 In my line of work (mental health) I have had numerous 'perks' during the past few years. These include, 2 trips to Alton Towers, wages paid and entry/spending money, 1 trip to Guernsey (flight from Birmingham) and £40 to spend, 3 trips to Oakwood Park, again, wages paid and expenses, and many more smaller outings, with no outlay to myself. I'll know soon if I am going up to Scotland on an overnight visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am chained to a keyboard at work... enjoy your day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 weny yesterday and did the scare fest. The towers and the the sanctuary were brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I just get whined at day in day out lol. The perk of having two bosses and being the only employee. I am the only scapegoat. Enjoy your day that man Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am chained to a keyboard at work... enjoy your day! That make two of us ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 So far, I have been on Air, Nemesis, 13, the new Smiler one and am now front of the que for oblivion. I will have to stop soon as I am feeling dizzy and have to drive a coach of screening kids back. I think the heating on full should see them fall asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Love Alton towers. Wanted to go again this year but the wife is up the spout. I don't think she would enjoy just going on the teacup ride whilst I go on all the good ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 In my line of work (mental health) I have had numerous 'perks' during the past few years. These include, 2 trips to Alton Towers, wages paid and entry/spending money, 1 trip to Guernsey (flight from Birmingham) and £40 to spend, 3 trips to Oakwood Park, again, wages paid and expenses, and many more smaller outings, with no outlay to myself. I'll know soon if I am going up to Scotland on an overnight visit. not really a perk thats hard work bet you were on call even when you were asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 not really a perk thats hard work bet you were on call even when you were asleep Correct to a certain degree. I did'nt sleep, and I'm never on call, although I'm always asked 'would I mind doing an extra shift'!, and, when in work, it can be very difficult and stressful, so an 'outing' away from the hospital is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truflex Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 In my line of work (mental health) I have had numerous 'perks' during the past few years. These include, 2 trips to Alton Towers, wages paid and entry/spending money, 1 trip to Guernsey (flight from Birmingham) and £40 to spend, 3 trips to Oakwood Park, again, wages paid and expenses, and many more smaller outings, with no outlay to myself. I'll know soon if I am going up to Scotland on an overnight visit. Good to know the taxes are being well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) As a sales rep selling well-known, branded high-end cookware, my cupboards (and my garage!) are pretty stuffed with the best that money can buy. I will never take this for granted as I would never pay the prices the pieces command...... Edited October 30, 2013 by junctiontwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ended up going on 7 rides whilst getting paid, in for free, reimbursed for my food an the added bonus of an extra day off in lieu happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Good to know the taxes are being well spent Not sure what you mean by 'taxes are being well spent'? The cost of these 'perks' are paid for by fund raising throughout the company (who own 5 hospitals & 6 community houses) A majority of the patients cannot go on these outings because of various factors, but the ones who can, do so. All their expenses are paid for by themselves, and sometimes staff can gain free entry as a carer. Taxes do not come into the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Living the high life eh mark, grouse at the weekend and now Alton towers during the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Fair do's mate, would of been cheaper to give u 2 days in lue than reimburse you for your food, I've seen you eat lol. Let's think perks of my job, well I get as much free timber as I want. Oh and of course I get to spend my days with Fricker. Lol Glad you had a result there, they do say good things happen to good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I think i would rather be at work Its not for me just the sight of some of those rides make me feel sick, years ago i went on a pirate ship felt really bad and lost a load of money out of my pockets, the girl friend at the time told me it would be better for me at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Fair do's mate, would of been cheaper to give u 2 days in lue than reimburse you for your food, I've seen you eat lol. Let's think perks of my job, well I get as much free timber as I want. Oh and of course I get to spend my days with Fricker. Lol Glad you had a result there, they do say good things happen to good people. your not wrong about 2 days Phil, the food was expensive in there. As for your perk working with Mr. F, I hope you took the mickey out of him for shooting the black grouse last weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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