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Doug	20-12-2007 09:35

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Some of you will know that back in August I lost my job and face the doldrums of unemployment, not the best move I’ve made over the years, more so when I was told I didn’t qualify for benefits, anyway I thought it was time I let those who might be interested how things have gone..

I’m a bit of a fussy ****** and have high expectations of my employers, to me the world is black and White with now’t between and I like things right, more so because my work over the past 20 years as been Domiciliary Care, caring for older people and vulnerable adults in the community, with regret my past employers have never really met with expectation and I’ve thrown in the towel as an employee…

In September I registered my own company with Company’s House and set about finding finance, I had to change my bank (Lloyds TSB) as the one I spent 15 years in didn’t want to know because I was a risk? So I went to RBS who also said I was a risk but gave my 15K to go with the 5K I already had from my Family. Anyway, it’s now December and despite difficulties with the likes of BT I have invested heavily in my office and support systems, my registration with the Commission for Social Care Inspection is in and on the way to completion with means I could be operational towards the end of January….

I have spent the last 10 years as a manager and adviser to other people who have always tended to put profit before anything else, now I have a chance to give something back and provide the care and support that I believe people should receive without compromise. I’ll let you know how things go….

emamum

20-12-2007 09:45

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good luck doug, its nice to see someone that cares about the people and not the money......

WillowTheWhisp

20-12-2007 09:48

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Good luck with it Doug. I hope it all goes well for you, it sounds like you've worked hard for it and you deserve success. It's good to know there are people who still care about doing things right and putting people first.

flashy

20-12-2007 09:58

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ah daddy thats excellent news, it will all work out fine xx

K.S.H

20-12-2007 10:02

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Good luck Doug, hope it works out for you OK

Stanleymad

20-12-2007 10:36

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& does that mean u can stretch to coming back to the stanley fold soon then dougie:D

BERNADETTE

20-12-2007 10:49

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Good luck Doug

beechy

20-12-2007 12:07

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good luck doug
its nice to here of someone getting of their backsides
and achieving something instead of wallowing in self pity
and assuming the world owes them a living
i wish you all the sucsess in the world
go dougie go :Banane47:

LYNX1

20-12-2007 18:20

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Good luck doug and by the sound of things you are serious enough to make a good go of it.........:D

lancsdave

20-12-2007 18:26

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Keep plugging away Doug

cashman

20-12-2007 18:29

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nice one doug, wondered where yad been hiding mate, hope its the sucess you deserve. good luck.;)p.s. and it WAS time ya let us nosey gits know the score.lol

Margaret Pilkington

20-12-2007 19:24

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Doug, I hope you do really well....you deserve it.

derekgas

20-12-2007 19:40

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Good luck Doug, I work for a company who do things properly, don't take advantage and put clients before money, I wonder sometimes if it is appreciated, just occassionally somebody tells you it is, and that keeps you going, I really hope you do well.

cashman

20-12-2007 23:06

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Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 506035)

well that sure surprises me derek.

harwood red

20-12-2007 23:09

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You go for it Doug and good luck xx

janet

21-12-2007 09:25

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Lots of luck for the future Doug.

Acrylic-bob

21-12-2007 15:25

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Good luck Doug. I hope the new business does all that you hope it will.

cherokee

21-12-2007 15:40

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awww good luck honey . you keep going , best wishes for xmas too doug xx

derekgas

21-12-2007 17:52

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 506093)

well that sure surprises me derek.

Why would that surprise you cashman?

cashman

21-12-2007 17:56

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Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 506261)

Why would that surprise you cashman?

cos i have had well over 50 jobs n never come across one that puts clients before money, aint doubting your place,just very surprised there is such a firm.

derekgas

21-12-2007 17:59

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 506264)

cos i have had well over 50 jobs n never come across one that puts clients before money, aint doubting your place,just very surprised there is such a firm.

It is true, my boss pays herself a pittance, she always treats clients and staff very well, her new clients last month numbered 75, she will if she wants, and deserves to, retire very early.

ANNE	21-12-2007 23:01

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GOOD LUCK DOUG. I'm sure you will do well.
I work for a small home and my boss always puts his clients welfare before anything else. They are all happy and contented. He's a good boss to work for that's why I have been there for 16yrs or so. before coming to accy I drifted in and out of jobs and wasn't happy with what I saw in a lot of homes when I worked for a nursing agency.

Doug	22-12-2007 09:59

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Thank you all very much for your kindness and well wishes.... I'll get back with a little more information and a couple of photos maybe later....again thanks, it means a lot.

cashman

22-12-2007 11:25

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 506431)

Thank you all very much for your kindness and well wishes.... I'll get back with a little more information and a couple of photos maybe later....again thanks, it means a lot.

well i'm keeping well in with ya, might be dumped in one meself in future, so want a good un.:D

Doug	24-12-2007 19:42

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 506451)

well i'm keeping well in with ya, might be dumped in one meself in future, so want a good un.:D

We come to you Cashy, I'll get you on the waiting list for a couple of nice carers, can't promises any lookers but we'll keep you nice and comfy in your old age. :D

lancsdave

24-12-2007 19:43

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507390)

can't promises any lookers

What happened to the good customer service ? :D

Doug	24-12-2007 19:44

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Here’s a couple of photos of the care office for those that where interested. The office is around 400. 2/ft and will take a partition should the Commission insist on have a separate office. Progressing now and on schedule to be operational 2nd half of January. I’ll be looking for a couple of foundation staff once the New Year is behind us. I’ve another couple of computers to go in and the call monitoring system then that’s it. Play time……

The agency’s care provision will be Outcome Based, this is intended to put the service user in control, providing a service that best suite their individual needs using their allocated time more effectively therefore reducing the risk of dependency on the system With luck and hard work we will succeed in what we’re doing, anything less will be my own fault…..Again thanks for the support and vote of confidence, those that have pm’d me, forgive the delay, I do appreciate it and I will get back to you.

In respect of returning to the Stanley fold, well I never left, I’m there in the background one way or another, sharing the excitement and disappointments of each match, the radio, video clips and above all else Tony Ks photos serve me well for now, we fade into the background for a while but like all bad penny’s we turn up again eventually…..

Doug	24-12-2007 19:46

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 507391)

What happened to the good customer service ? :D

Your from Burnley, your not use to customer service.........:D

lancsdave

24-12-2007 19:47

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507393)

Your from Burnley, your not use to customer service.........:D

Here we go, standard health care, postcode lottery :rofl38::rofl38::tongue8:

Doug	24-12-2007 19:51

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 507394)

Here we go, standard health care, postcode lottery :rofl38::rofl38::tongue8:

Such a shame, I've got to spread it round before a I can give you any........

Nice one, Merry Christmas......:)

lancsdave

24-12-2007 19:53

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507396)

Such a shame, I've got to spread it round before a I can give you any........

Nice one, Merry Christmas......:)

And all the best to you and your's Doug. Hope it's a great new year for you.

Doug	24-12-2007 19:57

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 507397)

And all the best to you and your's Doug. Hope it's a great new year for you.

Me Too........

See you (hopefully) on holy ground, Boxing Day....:)

Wynonie Harris

24-12-2007 20:28

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507398)

Me Too........

See you (hopefully) on holy ground, Boxing Day....:)

Doug, I'm really glad that you're getting it together and I hope it all goes well for you. However, the above comment disturbs me somewhat. Dave hasn't succeeded in diverting you from the one true path of righteousness, has he? Please tell me it isn't so! :eek:

lancsdave

24-12-2007 20:43

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507404)

I'll be on the Holy Ground on Boxing Day. If Doug waves I will be polite :D:D

shillelagh

24-12-2007 20:50

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theres only one holy ground and thats Turf Moor ..........

Wynonie Harris

24-12-2007 20:57

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 507410)

theres only one holy ground and thats Turf Moor ..........

That's a matter of opinion, Shillelagh. However, Doug is one of ours and I don't want him being led astray (we have few enough in our lot to start with!).

kathleen_firth

24-12-2007 21:00

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good luck doug.... hope everything works out for ya
merry christmas x

shillelagh

24-12-2007 21:08

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Wynonie im a member of the OSC as well but Burnley comes first. Was brought up in a house that was divided mum, dad and brother was rovers and my 2 sisters are Burnley. Which one do you pick? My sis and her then boyfriend took me to my first football match so it was Burnley for me plus i liked their strip nicer colours than that boring blue and white......

Wynonie Harris

24-12-2007 21:19

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Fair enough, Shillelagh but you've been Claret all along. I'm just concerned about Doug jumping ship. I fear that Dave may have been enticing him away by promising him the prospect of actually seeing regular home wins!

lancsdave

24-12-2007 21:23

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507433)

I think it's a fair bet Doug won't be jumping ship, especially with false promises :D

Wynonie Harris

24-12-2007 21:30

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 507435)

I think it's a fair bet Doug won't be jumping ship, especially with false promises :D

Glad to hear it! Thinking about it, if you did manage to entice him, I could see you getting some serious earache! ;)

lancsdave

24-12-2007 21:32

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507442)

Thinking about it, if you did manage to entice him, I could see you getting some serious earache! ;)

One Stanley fan doing that is enough thank you :(

cashman

24-12-2007 22:08

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its looking good mate hope all yer hard work is rewarded n you have a cracking new year.;)

Doug	24-12-2007 22:22

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507404)

No Worries Mr Harris, win or loose I'll be a Stanley Man untill the end...:)

Doug	24-12-2007 22:23

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In the year of our Gracious Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Sixty Two the evil Herod (Lord) a miser of the land of Turds plucked the brightest star from the sky above Lancashire and the land called the Holy of Holly’s (Peel Park) sank from the hearts of the true men of Lancashire.

But our Gracious Lord relit that distent Star and gave the men of Lancashire a new land of Promise and in his wisdom he called this Promised Land the Crown Ground. And forever more he cried aloud this is Holy Ground and will be forever more be the land of true men…

And he said on to lesser men….If I speak of the land of the “Turf on the Moor” I’d say **** Hole.

Doug	24-12-2007 22:24

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 507466)

its looking good mate hope all yer hard work is rewarded n you have a cracking new year.;)

Cheer Cashy........God Bless you mate...:)

Doug	24-12-2007 22:27

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theres only one holy ground and thats Turf Moor ..........

Don't you ever try it on with me again you.......you.......Harlot......Burnley? Turf Moor?...........My Arse.

Doug	24-12-2007 22:29

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:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

Wynonie Harris

24-12-2007 22:30

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507483)

Don't you ever try it on with me again you.......you.......Harlot......Burnley? Turf Moor?...........My Arse.

THAT'S what I wanted to hear! Welcome back to the Clayton End, Doug!

Doug	24-12-2007 22:35

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507485)

THAT'S what I wanted to hear! Welcome back to the Clayton End, Doug!

You are very welcome Sir. Merry Christmas and a Stanley New Year. :)

Stanleymad

24-12-2007 22:38

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 507485)

THAT'S what I wanted to hear! Welcome back to the Clayton End, Doug!

Yes Doug ........cos the refs are getting out of control & dont understand english so need sign language & as evidence proves you know how to give special hand gestures to refs:D

K.S.H

25-12-2007 10:56

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 507398)

See you (hopefully) on holy ground, Boxing Day....:)

You do know we are away on Boxing day Doug don't you??
Away on the 29th too but at home on New Years day :D

MargaretR

25-12-2007 11:31

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I wish you every success Doug - a much needed service - hope you expand to Accy area (in time for when I will need such like :D)

garinda

25-12-2007 17:34

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Only just seen this thread.

Good luck with your new business Doug.

Can I put my name down for meals-on-wheels?

By the way, I don't do liver.:D

Doug	26-12-2007 00:54

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Originally Posted by K.S.H (Post 507596)

You do know we are away on Boxing day Doug don't you??
Away on the 29th too but at home on New Years day :D

Oh sod it....No, I was heading over today, I should be ok for New Years Day.........

Margaret Pilkington

26-12-2007 12:31

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Doug, it looks very good....and outcome based sounds like a good route to travel....If I was younger and employable I might just tap you up for a job.

I wish you the very best for your venture, and of course for the coming year.

WillowTheWhisp

26-12-2007 15:38

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Looks like a nice office you've got there from the photos Doug.

Doug	09-02-2008 14:58

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Sorry to drag this up.....

Just to let people know the company got its Commission for Social Care Inspection registration on the 31 Jan 2008. Now its down to hard work and fate. We're operational. :)

Thanks for the best wishes, it means a lot. :)

shillelagh

09-02-2008 15:02

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Congrats and good luck doug!!!

Doug	09-02-2008 15:07

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 528965)

Congrats and good luck doug!!!

Thanks Jen :)

cashman

09-02-2008 15:09

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 528962)

right mate,now yer batting. go get a ton.;) GOOD LUCK.

Sara	09-02-2008 16:46

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Just found this thread Doug, hope all is going well and you make a success (which i'm sure you will). Well done on getting your CSCI registration. Take care and don't work your staff to hard.

derekgas

09-02-2008 20:41

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Good luck Doug, that is one of the hard parts done, won't get much easier for the next 12 months at least, but I'm sure your'e well aware of that and completely ready for it! All the best.

harwood red

10-02-2008 10:01

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Good luck and congrats on the registration

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