Celebrating at Christmas in Capitalista style!

**Toaster** · 20th December 2007, 19:57

For the few that know me personally know I am a commercial banker and very much a Capitalista through and through... in fact I am so right wing, if I was a bird, I would probably fly in circles.

Just at a time I have been really missing the action and variety of my previous employment getting "better work stories", I had some very welcome but very unexpected good news at the bank.

I was recently asked to consider a more senior role in the city. After a couple quick trips to the city over lunch and coffee with the person who recommended me for the role, I decided to apply when they indicated that the extra cost and time in travel would be more than compensated for.

Met with "the boss" the other day and he said he wanted me for the role above the one I was asked to look at......

I was utterly surprised! So, the full offer came today which I duly accepted with glee

A nice surprise for Christmas indeed.

Anyway, thats my good news for the Christmas season.

I pity the poor sods who will be working for the Toaster. This Kiwibiker is going to be a very busy boy in 2008. For those of you that I have yet to meet that work in the Auckland CBD, pm me sometime - I do love a good coffee/beer and chat.

Merry Christmas my fellow bikers.
Cam.

**Pussy** · 20th December 2007, 19:59

Congrats, Toaster! glad to hear someone has some good news!

**Toaster** · 20th December 2007, 20:02

Thanks mate - I have been buzzing, just felt I needed to share the joy especially at what can be a tough time of year for so many.

Have a good one!

**bmz2** · 20th December 2007, 20:09

Originally Posted by Toaster

For the few that know me personally know I am a commercial banker and very much a Capitalista through and through... in fact I am so right wing, if I was a bird, I would probably fly in circles.

Just at a time I have been really missing the action and variety of my previous employment getting "better work stories", I had some very welcome but very unexpected good news at the bank.

I was recently asked to consider a more senior role in the city. After a couple quick trips to the city over lunch and coffee with the person who recommended me for the role, I decided to apply when they indicated that the extra cost and time in travel would be more than compensated for.

Met with "the boss" the other day and he said he wanted me for the role above the one I was asked to look at......

I was utterly surprised! So, the full offer came today which I duly accepted with glee

A nice surprise for Christmas indeed.

Anyway, thats my good news for the Christmas season.

I pity the poor sods who will be working for the Toaster. This Kiwibiker is going to be a very busy boy in 2008. For those of you that I have yet to meet that work in the Auckland CBD, pm me sometime - I do love a good coffee/beer and chat.

Merry Christmas my fellow bikers.
Cam.

you and Trace will be able to meet and have coffee breaks

**jrandom** · 20th December 2007, 20:16

Congratulations, Mr Toaster sir. Onwards and upwards!

Always good to get a chance to spread one's wings and have one's efforts for an employer appreciated.

**YellowDog** · 20th December 2007, 20:29

Great finish to the year. Well done!

Can you PM me a good agent for the finance sector?

**JimO** · 20th December 2007, 21:42

my bro in law worked in banking all his working life and worked his way up from fresh out of school to very senior management and its a here today gone tomorrow existince, he eventually retired early with a huge wheelbarrow full of cash and was glad to be out of it.

**Storm** · 20th December 2007, 22:15

Good stuff that man. Enjoy having an even bigger pile of cash to roll/swim in at nights

**Swoop** · 20th December 2007, 22:16

Nice to hear that your hard work and efforts are being appreciated!

**jafar** · 20th December 2007, 23:00

Nice work mate

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

**MisterD** · 21st December 2007, 10:21

Nice work if you can get it....

In a similar vein (possibly vain too), I've also given my job the flick and am moving to greener pastures, the best bit is that because my new role is in competition with another division of my old place I've got "gardening leave". Paid but not working til the end of January.

**Finn** · 21st December 2007, 10:26

Congrats Toaster. I always knew you were a big banker.

Well done and make sure Uncle Helen doesn't get most of your pay rise.

**Kendog** · 21st December 2007, 10:27

As a fellow 'Banker' I must say well done sir.
Hard work does pay off, being recommended for a promotion and getting it is a great way to go and a really good feeling.