Wish me luck

[Toaster]

As some will know I have been recovering from a motorcycle crash (freak accident with goat/sheep running into my path) that left me with multiple injuries... the worst of which is a head injury which has left me off work since June.

Its my third major concussion over the years (1st hit head on rock, then hit in head with bat... don't ask!), so rehab is slow given it was also a good whack to the head causing me no end of memory problem amongst other issues.

The downside to the consequences of the crash is that my employer is getting impatient with the return to work rehabilitation process etc and is looking to "retire" me on medical grounds - which is an easy "out" for them.

With wife, child and another bubs on the way (due Feb 09) this is very bad news for us.

SO...... We have hired one of Auckland's best employment lawyers to assist in the meeting - this Friday. At nearly $400 an hour she better be good!

Wish me luck!!

[Trudes]

Good luck with it all Toaster.:hug:

[kiwifruit]

All the best, i hope you reach a suitable outcome. Remain upbeat :)

[MadDuck]

my employer is getting impatient with the return to work rehabilitation process etc and is looking to "retire" me on medical grounds - which is an easy "out" for them.

Wish me luck!!

I am guessing you have an ACC case manager that is taking care of the rehabilitation process? It can be tough for employers to hold positions open indefinately and is one of my bigger fears should the same fate become me.

Good Luck and I hope you get the result you want :yes:

[icekiwi]

Thats a real bastard...
hope it goes well...
and quickly..like 1/4 hr lol

[Mully]

Good luck mate, stick it to them.

I've always found with lawyers that you get what you pay for with regard to price.

[Wingnut]

Yea best of luck to ya bro. Hope it all works out well for ya!

[jrandom]

Good luck, dude.

Goodness knows the National Bank's had enough money out of me over the years; I'd far rather they paid it out in wages to a decent cunt who's recovering from a knock on the head than sent it over to get slurped up by the Aussie shareholders.

:yes:

[Number One]

Good luck Mr Toaster :sunny:

[1 Free Man]

ain't it just like a boss to want to fuck you when ya down.!!!
Good luck Toaster stick to them!:finger:

[Swoop]

Sorry to hear that Toaster. I hope all goes well for you in both the short and long term!


I've always found with lawyers that you get what you pay for with regard to price.
Selling their skills and themselves... A lot like prostitutes really.

[Mully]

Selling their skills and themselves... A lot like prostitutes really.

When it all comes down to it, isn't that what all employees do??

I heard politics is the second oldest profession in the world, and bears a striking similarity to the oldest.....

[riffer]

Best of luck Toaster. Ive always had good luck with $400 an hour lawyers.

[Swoop]

I heard politics is the second oldest profession in the world, and bears a striking similarity to the oldest.....
At least you know where you stand with a prostitute. Can't trust a bloody politician...

[Pedrostt500]

Yea good Luck mate I can sympatise with a head injury, had one me self from a bad bike accident a number of years ago, black ice skin full of piss and no helmet at 70mph.

[Mully]

At least you know where you stand with a prostitute. Can't trust a bloody politician...

Do you have to pay extra to stand with a prostitute???

[BIHB@0610]

Wish me luck!!

Good Luck Toaster! Best wishes to you and your family :hug: A mixture of crappy and wonderful news in your opening post - crap about the slow rehab and job situation but great to hear about bubs #2! :baby: :clap:


And yes, my cats are Burmese - I am utterly addicted to the precious wee poppets - presently have three (chocolate, blue, and ebony mandalay) :crazy:

[rainman]

Sorry to hear that Toaster, hope it all gets favourably sorted.

Dunno about the $400/hr lawyer though - I once paid one of them around a grand pretty much to type up a letter the content of which I substantially provided... The circumstance was resolved in a manner I found to be acceptable however I seriously wonder if I coulda done just as well myself and saved the $$$.

But I guess sometimes it might pay to have a mean looking attack dog with really sharp teeth and a good growl, even if you have to tell them when to bark and bite.

[Pussy]

Good luck, Toaster, and I hope common sense prevails. It'll work out fine, mate. Cheers

[Maha]

If it fails Cam ya'll can come and live here mate.....;)

Serious face....All the best dude, hope it goes your way....:cool:

[Ocean1]

Good luck dude.

And more importantly: congratulations.

Gota keep stuff in perspective eh?

[MyGSXF]

Wishing you all the best for a positive outcome Toaster!!! :yes:

& congratulations on the little one :hug:

[gijoe1313]

Heres hoping all the stuff you paid forward comes back to help you out! :msn-wink:

[martybabe]

All the best mate. :niceone:

[Nasty]

Best of luck Toaster .. I am sure that you will get an outcome that you need.

[Zuki Bandit]

Good luck dude, hope everything pans out for you.

[fLaThEaD FreD]

As some will know I have been recovering from a motorcycle crash (freak accident with goat/sheep running into my path) that left me with multiple injuries... the worst of which is a head injury which has left me off work since June.

Its my third major concussion over the years (1st hit head on rock, then hit in head with bat... don't ask!), so rehab is slow given it was also a good whack to the head causing me no end of memory problem amongst other issues.

The downside to the consequences of the crash is that my employer is getting impatient with the return to work rehabilitation process etc and is looking to "retire" me on medical grounds - which is an easy "out" for them.

With wife, child and another bubs on the way (due Feb 09) this is very bad news for us.

SO...... We have hired one of Auckland's best employment lawyers to assist in the meeting - this Friday. At nearly $400 an hour she better be good!

Wish me luck!!

I had mine in April and had 6 weeks off then B4 returning to work to light duties until last Thursday when I went back to hospital to have a plate put on my collarbone. They not too pleased with me havin another at least 2weeks off b4 returning to a further 5plus weeks of light duties.
You sound like a astute guy and working with the right people and will no wheather or not,to continue with your employ or just plain Fuck them up the bum hole for the bucks and take your skills elswwhere.....We dont realise how many employers want people like us and will welcome us in......Good luck.:buggerd:

[inlinefour]

As some will know I have been recovering from a motorcycle crash (freak accident with goat/sheep running into my path) that left me with multiple injuries... the worst of which is a head injury which has left me off work since June.

Its my third major concussion over the years (1st hit head on rock, then hit in head with bat... don't ask!), so rehab is slow given it was also a good whack to the head causing me no end of memory problem amongst other issues.

The downside to the consequences of the crash is that my employer is getting impatient with the return to work rehabilitation process etc and is looking to "retire" me on medical grounds - which is an easy "out" for them.

With wife, child and another bubs on the way (due Feb 09) this is very bad news for us.

SO...... We have hired one of Auckland's best employment lawyers to assist in the meeting - this Friday. At nearly $400 an hour she better be good!

Wish me luck!!

Good luck bro, I know who it feels. I got the same treatment, after being told there was definitely a job there for me by the nurse manager (who has since left as he was porking the female staff that would let him, supposingly a devout christian and married---> TUI ADVERT) since the day of my accident. Missed ample opportunities while in the spinal unit to get some more help chasing a job. Hope your outcome is much better than mine. My contract makes it pointless to do what your doing so best of luck!!!:niceone:

[yungatart]

Sending positive thoughts your way, Toaster and hoping for a good result for you.
There is nothing quite like kicking a man when he is down...

[Mom]

Terrible situation to find yourself in, fancy having to fork out to a lawyer to keep your job through no fault of your own! Disgraceful!

Good luck Cam, I really hope things pan out the way you need them to. A medical retirement is the last thing you need on your resume.

Wonderful news about a new brother or sister for Mitch though!

Take care now!

[shafty]

All the best Buddy - good Karma comin yur way!

[portokiwi]

All the best mate. We wish you luck.
Keep your head up

[imw-hornet]

All the best

[Stirts]

Fookin hell Cam you having a bit of a rough time on it!!!!

But I'm sure your $400phr lawyer will sort that bullshit out!!! And congrats on bubs #2, they are always the best too :msn-wink:

Sending some positive, heavy duty, re-inforced, karma your way!!!

[skelstar]

Good luck T. The memory thing sounds crap, and sucks that your employer isn't supportive. Time to move on, look at it as a "blessing" and that perhaps that it was meant to be?

As Ocean said/implied: things could have been a lot worse for you and your whole family, but I know that kind of optimism wears pretty thin pretty damn quick.

[Rollestonchick]

Good luck mate. Will be thinking of you on Friday. lets hope you get a good outcome and the meeting doesnt take an hour

[Robbo]

Good Luck Toaster. Hope the outcome is to your satisfaction. Will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Cheers :wavey:

[sinfull]

Keep your head up

Thats been the problem from the beginning, bloody thing keeps gettin in the way !

Good luck dude !

IMHO i wouldn't be sweating it too much !
Know you prolly value the job and it might be crushing to yr career to be retired ! Bet 80% of yr wage/salary aint been to flash to get used to either, But like Col mentioned, everything in perspective !
I think back now and would give me rear teeth, to have been able to spend 24/7 around my kids when they were that young !
You wouldn't see me working my arse off again for the first few yrs, even if it means a lifestyle change and said kids and wife didn't have all the cool toys they had !

Congrats on the new babe on his/her way man ! Enjoy them while they're young cause it goes way to quick !

[alanzs]

Good luck in all regards. Get well soon, for health is our only real wealth! Hang in there!

[Toaster]

Thanks all of you for your kind comments and heartfelt support - we sure need it!

Cam.

[Toaster]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been offered an awesome position with a competitor bank... who are happy to give me the time I need to heal from my injuries properly.

It's better salary, potential bonus, plus company car and a good team working for me... woo hoo! Signing the contract tomorrow :)

Things have worked out just perfectly!

[MadDuck]

thats bloody awesome sir. So behind every goat or sheep theres a silver lining......

[98tls]

Just caught this thread and was going to say if your as dedicated to your work as you are your ride then your boss is a cock...........anyways it seems your old employer was a cock and good luck with the new job,well done.:shifty:

[Ocean1]

Hate to say I told you...

:woohoo:

[chanceyy]

Congrats Toaster .. thats fantastic news alright :clap:

[I'm motarded]

awsome news :niceone: good stuff :2thumbsup

[Toaster]

thats bloody awesome sir. So behind every goat or sheep theres a silver lining......

I like your comment with the rep thanks... yeah I too think a company bike would be better! Imagine your commercial bank manager turning up for a meeting in his suit on a big V-Twin or a racebike!

[fLaThEaD FreD]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been offered an awesome position with a competitor bank... who are happy to give me the time I need to heal from my injuries properly.

It's better salary, potential bonus, plus company car and a good team working for me... woo hoo! Signing the contract tomorrow :)

Things have worked out just perfectly!


I just been told by my surgen today I should take another 4weeks off.....ppppppffffftttttt........will go in tommorrow and have a chat with them. :argh:

[MadDuck]

Works for me. I might take the bank person a bit more serious then :innocent:

[Toaster]

I just been told by my surgen today I should take another 4weeks off.....ppppppffffftttttt........will go in tommorrow and have a chat with them. :argh:

yikes.... I hate it when they say that.... gets boring after the novelty of time off wears off! Especially in a wet winter - good luck healing Pete.

[Edbear]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been offered an awesome position with a competitor bank... who are happy to give me the time I need to heal from my injuries properly.

It's better salary, potential bonus, plus company car and a good team working for me... woo hoo! Signing the contract tomorrow :)

Things have worked out just perfectly!

Great! Now how are you healing?

[Toaster]

This will mean a change in cellphone number too..... will probably be without it for a month as I am likely to have to take "gardening leave" since I will be working for a competitor company.

[Toaster]

Great! Now how are you healing?

Still lots of lethargy and a need to get mentally and physically fit again I am doing well. This great news will make recovery so much easier now!

PM me with an update on how you are doing Ed.

[Toaster]

Works for me. I might take the bank person a bit more serious then :innocent:

So wearing only a tie on the bike would not work for you then?

[BIHB@0610]

Awesome news!! :woohoo: Good things happen to good people Toaster :hug:

I'm picturing two little people's carseats in the new company car .... :second:

[MadDuck]

I'm picturing two little people's carseats in the new company car ....

OK thats a way better image than bank managers on a motorcycle just wearing a tie.......

[fLaThEaD FreD]

Still lots of lethargy and a need to get mentally and physically fit again I am doing well. This great news will make recovery so much easier now!

PM me with an update on how you are doing Ed.

Im feeling a bit sore tonight and aching so havn an early one and the missis slipped and bashed herself today so early nite good.
Lookin forward to havna catchup soon but maybe on 4wheels lol..cheers Pete

[Toaster]

Awesome news!! :woohoo: Good things happen to good people Toaster :hug:

I'm picturing two little people's carseats in the new company car .... :second:

Thanks! Yep, I hope it can take two seats, especially now my fuel will be free. Apparently we have a range of cars to choose from... but I doubt it will be anything bigger than a mid sized car.

We will have to keep our big Ford Futura station wagon though, as my much loved lady needs a big car suitable for strollers and kids etc during the day to do her motherly duties... and she also works part-time.

We are trying to "make hay while the sun shines", so to speak before she stops work in January before bubba-two arrives.

Might hang onto the Mitsi Lancer for a while yet - it's mint and I have owned it since new. Di would use this one to get to work in the meantime.

Things have worked out so well!

[Toaster]

Im feeling a bit sore tonight and aching so havn an early one and the missis slipped and bashed herself today so early nite good.
Lookin forward to havna catchup soon but maybe on 4wheels lol..cheers Pete

Catch up sounds good mate. I am going to make the most of any time off I have to get back in RIDING!!!.. oh and changing nappies.......<_<

[bungbung]

That's excellent news Mr. Toaster

[Crisis management]

Good to hear Toaster, hope it all works out well as it sounds as if you've had your share of "character building" experiences lately.
You never know, it may actually stop raining as well.......

[Toaster]

Good to hear Toaster, hope it all works out well as it sounds as if you've had your share of "character building" experiences lately.
You never know, it may actually stop raining as well.......

Thanks! So true and yes it would be nice to have a lengthy reprieve from the rain.

[Stirts]

So wearing only a tie on the bike would not work for you then?

That post is useless without pics :bleh:

AND congrats, that is farken awesomestest news Mr Toaster!!!!! Now you can focus on healing up good and proper!!!

[skelstar]

Good to read Toaster (i'm a bit slow sorry). Good to have a purpose and all that... May your good luck continue.

[skidMark]

Good luck mate, stick it to them.

I've always found with lawyers that you get what you pay for with regard to price.


Hey the duty lawyers at auckland court are always ever so helpful, working 6 days a week... i said i would ideally like a fine as opposed to community service.

So what does he do, goes and asks for community service....:angry2:

So now i have 80 hours of daytime fun, when i would normally be asleep because i work night shift.

As you were...