ProM for Morale Manager (NATS)!!
He's tried a couple of times to inject some humour into what have been fairly heavy and downbeat posts. Not got much response, but he still tries. More power to your elbow, Sir!!
Worthy of a new management post surely - it would do more good for the workforce than some of the money frittering we have witnessed!!
As for reading His blogs - the headlines that flash up on the intranet are enough to get a gist of his latest exploits.. I admit, I started off reading them, but when I realised they were as much about his personal life as his business life, I quickly got turned off.
Note to intranet team - can everyone be allocated some bandwidth to present their own blogs, if they so wish, or is the CEO deemed more important in this company than the support staff, the ATCEs, the ATSAs and the ATCOs?
Continuing the Conversation - An ATCOs Blog - Wed 10th Dec
Got out of bed about 10am as I’m a lazy ATCO who finished work at 2300 the night before. Walked the dog - thank God he didn’t pee on the kitchen floor just because I got up so late - good boy!
Came home and switched on the telly. Fixed myself a cheese and ham toastie and was just settling down to watch Homes Under The Hammer (HUTH) when the door bell rang. Bloody typical.
It was Szymon, the local Polish immigrant asking for the keys to my Porsche so he could clean the interior. (I like to give back to the community by giving those less well off the chance to earn some extra pocket money - Szymon is an ATCO at Farnborough). Note to self - must contact HR to see if I can pay him through this Give As you earn scheme - could save myself 27p.
Slipped him a fiver (cash in hand) - I usually give him six quid for two hours work, but times are tight and he does use my water. Arranged a time with him for his younger, attractive sister Ludmila to come round. She is always keen to earn a little extra cash - being a charitable chap, I try to oblige when I can.
Sat back down and the toastie was cold... I’d also missed the first house auction on HUTH - thank goodness for Sky+.
Jumped into the shower then got into my work clothes. Ripped jeans, trainers and a ketchup stained T-shirt with the legend ‘Viagra is for Pussies’ emblazoned on the chest. Apart from some controlling today, I only have one meeting with SRG so that will be fine - I’m sure Mr Tring will appreciate it.
Drove to work, but was 10 minutes late as every other bugger was trying to get through the one and only entrance at the same time.
Casually sauntered into the Ops room as I finished a call on my mobile and gave the off going watch some verbal abuse. As is usual with operational staff, I plonked my feet on the console then discussed with my mates what we would get up to this weekend. As I’ve said, times are tight so we might only hit Spearmint Rhino’s twice this week.
I diligently kept an eye out for any aircraft appearing on radar as I chatted. Who dare says Luton Approach is not worthy of Band 5 pay?
Finished the shift - no Airpoxes!! Winner.
Yet again I have fulfilled one of the old Destinations without even trying. However, I really need to practice my avoiding action so I might engineer a couple of situations tomorrow. The Management can do it so why can’t I?
I admit I won’t arrange anything as drastic as having an aircraft plummet off radar, but no one would be that stupid, would they???
Had to record Strictly today as I was on the afternoon shift so I had that to look forward to when I finished.
Got home, cracked open a tin of Fosters (I can’t afford Stella anymore - I’m putting money aside to supplement my future pension).
Switched on the 65” plasma which made the dog take a few paces back - he still gets caught out by the heat the damned thing generates - stupid animal, I might get a cat when he dies.
Really don’t know who is going to win this year but as far as my vote is concerned, I’d give Suzanne one.
Switched off the telly and took the dog out for his final ablutions of the day. Couldn’t be bothered to walk far so just let him cock his leg up the neighbours door (he works at CTC and has a fixation with rusty chains and Starbucks).
That’ll teach him to vote ‘YES’.
Day off tomorrow before my morning spins. Will need to start the all-day session early so I can get sozzled and finish drinking by 2200; Hopefully followed by a visit from the lovely Ludmila. Note to self - keep a couple of quid by, just in case.
A good day today - I LOVE NATS. Don’t forget - PINK ELEPHANTS