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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jul 5, 2011 18:12:01 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 5, 2011 18:33:57 GMT
Hi Susie - good to see you again...well it would be apart from the news..
What a mess..not sure what I can do on this side of the water but you know where I am if you want a chat...
Chin up lovely woman..
RF
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Post by Tig on Jul 5, 2011 18:43:27 GMT
No wonder you are feeling down Susie, what a bummer! Is it just a small nursery that isn't coping financially?
Is anyone else being made redundant, or have you drawn the short straw?
August is a bit off, perhaps something else will crop up in the meantime. Would you be willing to help others in their gardens?
x Tig
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Post by Barbara on Jul 5, 2011 18:58:44 GMT
Now maybe is the time to be brave and go for it, what about starting your own little nursery business and helping people in their gardens as well, I'm sure everyone here would be prepared to send plants and seeds and bulbs and pots to help you get started. Did you enjoy the take that concert by the way.  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jul 6, 2011 8:29:19 GMT
Thanks guys  Unfortunately, to set up your own business you need capitol and premises, of which I have neither!! I also need to be earning more or less the same as I do now and I know, having been a gardener before, this won't happen. Folk in this area just aren't spending the money on their gardens at the moment. It's a very small nursery (about 1 acre site) and the doors will be closing for good on 21st August  Many jobs have been lost in this area recently, so I'm not the only one. Barbara, TT were fantastic ;D xx |
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Post by Auricula on Jul 6, 2011 8:48:04 GMT
While you're waiting for something to turn up, you could start propagating plants and selling them on EBay - I have a friend who does quite nicely doing that.At least it would occupy you and bring in a bit of money until you get something. |
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Post by carolann on Jul 6, 2011 9:07:40 GMT
So sorry to hear that bad news Susie maybe you and some of the others could get together and start your own GC? like Auricula says get some seeds and start sowing there is always car boot sales to sell at and no commission at those. Chin up girl  you can always sound off at us on here. |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jul 7, 2011 18:34:17 GMT
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Post by Dutchy on Jul 8, 2011 9:37:57 GMT
Ow Susie what a bmmer. Have you gone on the internet yet and posted yourself as looking for a new job? Ten years of experience isn't something to be niffed about and any clever person can pick you up. Have you considered going into doing peoples gardens? Lots of people haven't got the time/knowledge/lust/green fingers to do their own garden or even their own house plants. There might be an opportunity there. Ah drats I do hope you find something. August 21st is too bldy close for comfort. Go on girl you scream and we'll hug.  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jul 12, 2011 16:35:36 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Jul 12, 2011 19:49:43 GMT
of course it will...you can't keep a good woman down ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 14, 2011 14:45:44 GMT
Feel for you Susie, it can't be easy but try and keep positive |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 15, 2011 10:16:46 GMT
Just read this. Hope you get something else sorted Susie.
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Post by MamIDdau on Jul 16, 2011 21:50:44 GMT
Hope you get something sorted xxx I joined the great unwashed a month ago and I'm not enjoying it!
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I've just found out that I'm being made redundant as of the 21st August after 10 good years in my job at the garden nursery 
Don't know where to start, I'm totally in shock and desperately need to find another job.
Unfortunately, to set up your own business you need capitol and premises, of which I have neither!! I also need to be earning more or less the same as I do now and I know, having been a gardener before, this won't happen. Folk in this area just aren't spending the money on their gardens at the moment.
