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While travelling to the city centre in a bus yesterday I overheard the driver saying:- If you need two items only they are good comfortable shoes and a good bed. I couldn't disagree with him.

You are getting some opinions (which may or may not be true), but @DingDing is supplying the truth. If you re-enter the public service please contact the HR unit of your new employer and ask them the questions you poised here. Then you'll have the full truth.

Good observation @jasdpace@gmail - but I'm one of these open minded people who is prepared to concede some personal information for the greater good and for me it's no big deal. With what pensions I have and medical expenses, I have no problem showing them publicly especially when somebody else...

1. Your wife must contact the hospital in which she had worked. I suggest she do this by (i) Telephone Call (ii) Backed up by email or by letter. But, record what was said and to whom. 2. If she has not already done this, I suggest she do it immediately and not wait until nearer her retirement...

Thanks Bronte, I don't look at it as giving something back, but many people (not just the elderly*) have difficulty in processing even simple personal information. I know it's vital to have the user confirmed (usually through a text from Revenue) but many have difficulty understanding this. I...

Good to see. Two Transition Year students and I have been advising the elderly and more on how to register and fill in tax information online for PAYE obligations for over the past two years at local “seminars” and at our own expense. Nice to see Revenue is “joining” our thinking and with more...

Messy, very messy with the evidence here I'd advise you to settle fast but know what you want when settling; This is only my opinion and I have no legal qualifications.

I have posted on this forum the dos and don'ts of renting property (long term and short term) abroad. My advice is good and reduces the possibility of being scammed or being ripped off. in a nutshell:- 1. Word-of-mouth recommendations are best. 2. Ask direct questions from the owner/agency. 3...

@Purple said:- "A bottle that costs €3.25 is Spain will cost around €10 here. If you pay €3.25 in Spain you're still getting cheap table wine." 1. That is not true (I'm definite on what I said). 2. Pay €3.25 for a bottle of wine in Andalucia does not indicate it's below par wine and also you...

We had meant to bring the car on this visit, but our departure date had come outside of our control and therefore could not book the ferry until their prices skyrocketed. Also, we had Ryanair vouchers which were nearing their expire date and made air travel more convenient. Next year though I’ll...

Nost sure if this is relevant on this thread (mods feel free to cut and/or paste) but there are good inflation savers inbuilt:- We've just returned to Ireland after spending 10+ weeks in Andalucía. I don't often keep a daily journal of money spent and time used but here goes:- 1. General...

I'm glad it eventually worked out right for you. I'm sorry that you had so much anguish, hassle, difficulty in trying to resolve something so simple.

The estate agent probably did you a favour without even meaning to. Seventy-two hours looking at holiday homes and deciding to buy one is likely a world record in time. I can't convince you or anybody not to buy and no matter what I say you're going to dive in anyway. Great if you can afford it...

We bought our first holiday apartment in Spain (Torrevieja) over 20 years ago and out of fear of our near neighbours (tatooed, drunkards, drug abusers, criminals, pond-life and a few other things) we sold six months later at a loss and bought in Costa Almeria where we paid much more money and...

Managers must manage and the opinions of the work colleagues matter. It's probably the first rule of management - Harmony! - which brings the matter onto my question number 2. Do you really think ignoring the opinions of work colleagues is good?

The questions I asked are clear and direct and need no elaboration. Please read the questions again.

I've read through all the posts on this thread not with any great concentration, but I think there are a few missing facts:- 1. Are all your work colleagues in agreement that you should work fully remotely? Yes/No 2. If you are working fully remotely is any member of staff or management carrying...

Definitely, the most truthful post on this thread and well written.

This is not legal practice in the Republic of Ireland. Your daughter is the victim of sheer bullying and discrimination. Get her out of there asap if you have any sense.

You’re probably right, but I hope you’re not (no offence intended). I see potential here, but note I’m using the word “potential” - I’ve noticed our grandchildren picking up on Spanish quite easily (albeit in their first week in Spain) and all it should take is a little continuous nurturing and...