Last Day of Secular Job

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Finally downing tools after 9 years three months working for the charity. I go fulltime as a minister/priest/padre/pastor/nice bloke from next month.

Been a good trip, but I am glad to be finally doing what I want to and am called to do in life.

House on market from 6th July, so hoping for a fast sale at the right price.

Drinks on me! Free Palinka for all!
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Congrats mate, hope the new life is what you want it to be. :thumbup:
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Can you put a good word in for me with him upstairs, I've got a ticket for the Euro's tonight.

Hope it all goes well!
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From what you've said, you have put a huge amount of effort and commitment into this, so best wishes!

I have just under three years of a peculiar job to go!
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Good Luck Sir ! Here's hoping that your mission is all you hoped it might be :thumbup:
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Congrats Mate. It's clear this is something you're really wanted and worked hard to get. I wish you every success in your calling (if that's the right word?). :thumbup:
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Congratulations and all the very best Padre!

I hope it's a smooth transition and that your calling delivers everything you'd want it to. :thumbup:
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I wish you all the best man.

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Yambo wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:44 pm all the very best Padre!
You are Windsor Davies and I claim the Soapy tenner ;(
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Palinka, never again. 😂.

Good luck in the new job/vocation/calling.
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MingtheMerciless wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:29 pm Palinka, never again. 😂.

Good luck in the new job/vocation/calling.
It clears the spirit (or is that strips you of all sense and memory). Blackhole stuff!
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Good luck squire. May it be all you hope
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the_priest wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:08 pm I go fulltime as a minister/priest/padre/pastor/nice bloke from next month.
How hard can that be ? Easy Peasy.

All you have to deal with is a rampant virus, world financial collapse and the sixth extinction. You'll be bored by Friday.
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Well, won’t wish you the traditional “good luck” with shamrock-style emoji, but will say to you huge respect, best wishes and hope (nay, expect) that the new job will be hugely fulfilling and rarely dull :)

I will have a glass of this lovely Segla Margaux I am currently drinking in your honour :clap:

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It's been 51 years since my last confession. Is there hope ?
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As a young lad I spent as much time as possible at church. It grounded me at a time when I needed direction. I took Holy Communion, had a Sunday School class and served at the church. My best buddy was a curate who subsequently went to Salisbury theology college. He got killed in a car crash. Something I have never got over. I lost my religion and found science. That was 50 years ago.

To this day, I envy those of faith, but have made my choice and am okay with the outcome.

Good luck in your endeavours.

Keep posting your experiences in your new role. Make a difference every day.
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Is it a paid job,if so who writes the cheques, so to speak, just curious.
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On TRC the usual wankers would have laid into you and your faith.

Weeksy has created something good. No wankers allowed.

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Happy new vocation - hope it’s everything you want it to be. :1