I’ve actually only had two beers in about three weeks (I know the exact amount because I bought 6 IPAs for a tenner from the offy).

Excepting people who are throwing caution to the wind and just going out, these times seem to have separated people who usually drink into lockdown heavy solo boozers and those who can’t actually be arsed as there’s no socialising.

    Lightweight central in this thread.

    alistair Mostly Sharp’s Atlantic.

    I forgot that on this board people rate Birra Moretti and, in Sean’s case, Heineken.

        bosstrabs Nowt wrong with a Moretti or Peroni with your Cappriciossa. Goes down right easy!

          alistair Yep. That will be because they’re not a superior tipple like Birra Moretti or Peroni.

            Had a Peroni with my American Hot on a Romana base (no cheese) last night as it happens.

            Absolutely winning.

            LT42

            Well then. I’ll definitely have some of that! How quickly will I go blind?!

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                Along_the_Wire

                On a Wednesday? I don’t know about over there, but if you get called into an unscheduled meeting or suddenly scheduled meeting late morning on a Wednesday over here, that’s never a good sign (or is in your case).

                Most bigger companies let people go on Wednesdays because of some studies that suggest it gives you less time to dwell on the matter, kick up a fuss and go postal.

                    loopdokter Here they typically do that on a Friday, end of day, so there’s no time to “kick up a fuss” and the weekend is there as a buffer so remaining people don’t dwell on it.

                      I’m back working for my ‘old’ boss. Long story short, I worked with him at a previous company that fired him and didn’t extend my contract. He’s Aussie, so we get on like fire and dry timber which is good. He gets my dry sense of humour and I can call him a cunt to his face and vice versa, which is a treat.

                      Anyway, he got a new gig working remotely in the same industry (IT) doing essentially the same thing for a company based about 2.5 hours north of the city we live in. They needed someone to do what I do so he vouched for me and they hired me on the spot - which was great because I’d been unemployed since January 1st, 2020 and started in late July. The issue however, is I’m making about 6K less than my previous role and it’s causing financial strain, but it’s a bit better than being on the Canadian government’s 2K/month assistance during COVID.

                      The upside is I work 100% remotely, so I enjoy being able to roll out of bed looking and smelling like I live under a bridge and my hobo name is Filthy Jeans Jay. I’m just not too sure how much longer I’ll be able to ‘afford’ to stay here because of the custody battle I’m going through my ex. My lawyer, whilst excellent, is costing me a small fortune and he’s not even the most expensive in the game. Spent 20K so far and probably another 20K to go. :*(

                        Jay Loopdokter is the hero this board needs right now.

                        Just disappointed that he didn’t chuck some picked-up Aussie dialect into the mix.

                        Good luck Jay. All the best with the separation. Give her hell mate…

                        Good luck on the custody front buddy

                        loopdokter Spent 20K so far and probably another 20K to go

                        that’s a massive bill, would’ve paid for the little guy’s education when the time comes. good luck my friend.

                          It’s a shame your lawyer won’t give you mates rates. Best of luck for a speedy conclusion in your favor though!