Doddington Hall by phil_sandford

Doddington Hall

Been South West this week (hence sunrise photograph of yesterday) on client site. They're trying to enforce a back to office policy which hasn't been communicated too well, actually the language used by the 3* was incredibly insulting, so we'll see how that pans out. It's looking increasingly likely that I'll be retiring on 29 March 2024 and they can &%*@ their back to office dictat. I'm in a very fortunate position that I can contemplate just stopping, a few of the others in the team need to work and don't have that option. As I said to the client on Tuesday, they are absolutely entitled to dictate that staff come back into the office as I am, under current UK employment law, entitled to say "no thanks" and walk away.

Anway, enough of that, it took me just over 5 hours to drive 200 miles last night (combination of heavy traffic and numerous road closures) which is another reason why I'm not prepared to 'go back to the office' so apologies, here's a shot of Doddington Hall in all its black and white glory as a stopper

Thanks for dropping by (and reading my whinge)
You're self employed aren't you, so can do as you think best for you. Can truly recommended early retirement!!
November 23rd, 2023  
Me thinks time to call it a day!!!
November 23rd, 2023  
That commute is too far. Lucky you, to have the flexibility to stay home. This building looks austere, perhaps because it’s in B&W.
November 23rd, 2023  
Lovely b&w image Phil. If you can retire do it. It's fabulous.
November 23rd, 2023  
29 March can’t come soon enough! I’m sure you’ll find plenty to do in retirement.
Beautiful photo.
November 23rd, 2023  
Great in b&w
It’s good to speak up, share and put it out there… bottling up stuff is not good - so well done your brave.

My motto is: let things evolve -
November 23rd, 2023  
Fabulous image
November 23rd, 2023  
Lovely shot. It's nice to be in a position to say "no thanks" and move on
November 23rd, 2023  
I can recommend retirement 100%. Go for it!
November 23rd, 2023  
Wonderful
November 23rd, 2023  
I wanted to work another year longer, but it turned out differently. This is a big change, but also a great opportunity. Don't waste it.
Great pov and shot.
November 23rd, 2023  
Looks good in B&W
November 23rd, 2023  
Love the symmetry of this grand building.

Enjoy your upcoming retirement. David worked three days a week civvy, at our local RAAF camp after his long RAF and RAAF career and they asked him to stay on for another year after his last contract and he said 'No' He retired when he was 59 and never regretted it. He is so busy now with lots of projects on the go and wondered wherever he found the time to work, ha ha.
November 23rd, 2023  
Beautiful architecture
November 23rd, 2023  
I see you are hanging in there. Well done.
Oh. And a great black and white shot
November 24th, 2023  
A nice one for b&w
November 24th, 2023  
Great shot. Best wishes for the future
November 24th, 2023  
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