...oh dear. When I really thought it wouldn't come to this, it appears my worst fears have been realised: word on the street is that talks have not so much "been adjourned" as broken down. It seems that the only concession that has been negotiated and agreed on, is the re-instatement of the BA1 bus on weekends... I thought that was a done deal? So that is the sum total on what the two sides have been able to agree on? In THREE days? That is pathetic!
I just find it all so depressing. Either way, it's a death knell for my 'career'. If I can only just make ends meet now (and that is WITH no room service, no getting p*ssed downroute and fancy schmancy meals, Delsy dining and not running a car), I sure as hell am going to struggle over the next few years, so a change of career beckons, I guess. Teaching inner-city delinquents, here we come! Sad really, as I am one of the "cheap" crew - I guess the older ones and those with financial support from partners will stay.
So may I bid all on this site adieu. I expect the inevitable divisiveness will ensue and that is too embarassing and depressing to bear.
Galley Wench - thanks for the support. Tough times ahead for all...