The Oldies Thread

Methuselah said:
Got out of hospital last night, in most of last week. Was feeling under the weather early last week and recognised some of the symptoms as being those of a Urine infection I had about 10 years ago. At that time, I spent 3 days in bed and was really knocked flat. It was a nasty infection. Dc sorted it with antibiotics. Because I didn't feel as bad as last time, I thought it was milder, so didn't bother contacting the doctor. A couple of days later when things still hadn't improved, I made a telephone appointment to my doctor who said I had to attend the surgery to supply a sample and have some tests. Went to surgery, provided samples had the tests and she said 'how did you get here?' I said 'by car'. She said 'well you wont be going back by car as I have ordered an ambulance'. She said that it was a urine infection but it had migrated into other organs and she mentioned 'Sepsis'.
Was in hospital by early evening in some specialist area where I was wired up to three computers, had needles pushed into every spare space, pushing stuff in (mainly antibiotics) and taking stuff out (mainly blood). Felt a bit like an 'exhibit' as people kept turning up asking loads of questions and poking about Finally got transferred to a ward at 3.30am. (worked out I had 3 hours sleep in first 48 hours - by 'sleep' I mean 'dozing'!)
Good to be back.
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Glad to see you're better mate
 
Methuselah said:
Got out of hospital last night, in most of last week. Was feeling under the weather early last week and recognised some of the symptoms as being those of a Urine infection I had about 10 years ago. At that time, I spent 3 days in bed and was really knocked flat. It was a nasty infection. Dc sorted it with antibiotics. Because I didn't feel as bad as last time, I thought it was milder, so didn't bother contacting the doctor. A couple of days later when things still hadn't improved, I made a telephone appointment to my doctor who said I had to attend the surgery to supply a sample and have some tests. Went to surgery, provided samples had the tests and she said 'how did you get here?' I said 'by car'. She said 'well you wont be going back by car as I have ordered an ambulance'. She said that it was a urine infection but it had migrated into other organs and she mentioned 'Sepsis'.
Was in hospital by early evening in some specialist area where I was wired up to three computers, had needles pushed into every spare space, pushing stuff in (mainly antibiotics) and taking stuff out (mainly blood). Felt a bit like an 'exhibit' as people kept turning up asking loads of questions and poking about Finally got transferred to a ward at 3.30am. (worked out I had 3 hours sleep in first 48 hours - by 'sleep' I mean 'dozing'!)
Good to be back.
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Hopefully you're fully recovered now. Welcome back ;)
 
Methuselah said:
Got out of hospital last night, in most of last week. Was feeling under the weather early last week and recognised some of the symptoms as being those of a Urine infection I had about 10 years ago. At that time, I spent 3 days in bed and was really knocked flat. It was a nasty infection. Dc sorted it with antibiotics. Because I didn't feel as bad as last time, I thought it was milder, so didn't bother contacting the doctor. A couple of days later when things still hadn't improved, I made a telephone appointment to my doctor who said I had to attend the surgery to supply a sample and have some tests. Went to surgery, provided samples had the tests and she said 'how did you get here?' I said 'by car'. She said 'well you wont be going back by car as I have ordered an ambulance'. She said that it was a urine infection but it had migrated into other organs and she mentioned 'Sepsis'.
Was in hospital by early evening in some specialist area where I was wired up to three computers, had needles pushed into every spare space, pushing stuff in (mainly antibiotics) and taking stuff out (mainly blood). Felt a bit like an 'exhibit' as people kept turning up asking loads of questions and poking about Finally got transferred to a ward at 3.30am. (worked out I had 3 hours sleep in first 48 hours - by 'sleep' I mean 'dozing'!)
Good to be back.
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Sorry to hear about this mate.

Glad to hear all is now kosher.
 
Methuselah said:
Got out of hospital last night, in most of last week. Was feeling under the weather early last week and recognised some of the symptoms as being those of a Urine infection I had about 10 years ago. At that time, I spent 3 days in bed and was really knocked flat. It was a nasty infection. Dc sorted it with antibiotics. Because I didn't feel as bad as last time, I thought it was milder, so didn't bother contacting the doctor. A couple of days later when things still hadn't improved, I made a telephone appointment to my doctor who said I had to attend the surgery to supply a sample and have some tests. Went to surgery, provided samples had the tests and she said 'how did you get here?' I said 'by car'. She said 'well you wont be going back by car as I have ordered an ambulance'. She said that it was a urine infection but it had migrated into other organs and she mentioned 'Sepsis'.
Was in hospital by early evening in some specialist area where I was wired up to three computers, had needles pushed into every spare space, pushing stuff in (mainly antibiotics) and taking stuff out (mainly blood). Felt a bit like an 'exhibit' as people kept turning up asking loads of questions and poking about Finally got transferred to a ward at 3.30am. (worked out I had 3 hours sleep in first 48 hours - by 'sleep' I mean 'dozing'!)
Good to be back.
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Sounds nasty. Glad to hear you’re feeling better and hope you continue to improve.
 
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
 
Caolam said:
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
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It's a no brainer:
Do what is best for your family.
You are not betraying anyone.
You will be replaced in your current job in the
blink of an eye. Family comes first.
 
Caolam said:
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
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PaulPowersTash said:
It's a no brainer:
Do what is best for your family.
You are not betraying anyone.
You will be replaced in your current job in the
blink of an eye. Family comes first.
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I agree with @PaulPowersTash, do what's best for your family. . . . . . . retire and spend your time with them.
If you don't NEED the need the money it's a no brainer ;) Why wait until you are no longer "young at heart"?
 
Methuselah said:
Got out of hospital last night, in most of last week. Was feeling under the weather early last week and recognised some of the symptoms as being those of a Urine infection I had about 10 years ago. At that time, I spent 3 days in bed and was really knocked flat. It was a nasty infection. Dc sorted it with antibiotics. Because I didn't feel as bad as last time, I thought it was milder, so didn't bother contacting the doctor. A couple of days later when things still hadn't improved, I made a telephone appointment to my doctor who said I had to attend the surgery to supply a sample and have some tests. Went to surgery, provided samples had the tests and she said 'how did you get here?' I said 'by car'. She said 'well you wont be going back by car as I have ordered an ambulance'. She said that it was a urine infection but it had migrated into other organs and she mentioned 'Sepsis'.
Was in hospital by early evening in some specialist area where I was wired up to three computers, had needles pushed into every spare space, pushing stuff in (mainly antibiotics) and taking stuff out (mainly blood). Felt a bit like an 'exhibit' as people kept turning up asking loads of questions and poking about Finally got transferred to a ward at 3.30am. (worked out I had 3 hours sleep in first 48 hours - by 'sleep' I mean 'dozing'!)
Good to be back.
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Glad you are back with us fella.;) That sounded cack.
 
Caolam said:
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
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If you don’t need the money, do the best by your family - retire, you can’t buy time moments spent with them are precious.
 
Caolam said:
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
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Go for the money so you and your family are better off when you do decide to retire, you could stay a few more years in your current job but they wouldn't think any more highly of you, maybe it's them exploiting you for your knowledge but paying less
 
Caolam said:
On the 21 June I.became an old aged pensioner. However I am still young at heart and have decided to work on for a couple of years in my public authority job. However today I received a call from a private company offering me a job where I can dictate my own terms and be better off than I am now but they wish to exploit my knowledge of the short comings of the public sector. My conflict is that while I believe in the ethos of public office I see those who are elected to public office betraying the very thing that gets them elected. Should I now hold myself to a higher standard than those.who employ me or should I do what is best for my family in a a purely financial term and use my knowledge to exploit loopholes.
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If you can afford to retire then do it now , we’re only here once.
 

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