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15/05/2008 14:51

JUST LANDED MY DREAM JOB!!!!

I havent told many people about this but my 28 year old nephew is an award winning music video Director. He has worked for many top names in the R&B music scene and his videos are shown all day long on MTV and the other music channels. He won two major awards for videos he has made and works with many top names in the music business.

Well he called me this morning and told me that his current PA has been promoted to assistant Director and he needs a new one. He asked me if I would be interested. He said he wants someone close to him i.e. family, because he is sick of getting ripped off by hangers on who only want from him what they can get. They don't have his personal interests at heart as I would and he knows I have 25 years PA experience.

This really is my dream job. I have a meeting with him next week to get the lowdown and will start in a few weeks time. I may have to accompany him on some of his film shoots and he has shoots coming up in South Africa, Kenya and the French Rivieria to name but a few - its a drag but someone has to do it! Have just told OH as it will mean he will need a new secretary and he is right behind me as he knows this is my absolute dream job.

Am going to get all luvey now - just wanted to share my news with my dahlings - moi moi!

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15/05/2008 14:57

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Oh daHling...kiss kiss..that is wonderful news....How amazing is that!!!..Cooool or what!!..Well done you....So does this mean you can invite all these top celebs to our little gathering in Oct....

If you need someone to carry your bags...just give me a ring..you have my number!!!...

Congratulations!!!!!..... Thats you smiling for the rest of the year!!!!!xx

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15/05/2008 15:07

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So happy for you Vicky! Its a great bonus isn't it that you won't be stuck in an office, but please don't forget us...we'll be waiting to hear all about your travels! Lucky lucky you!!!

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15/05/2008 15:07

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Just lovely dahling! Have you bought your 7 inch Gwynneth Paltrow heels yet?

Which private jet have you ordered? The six seater or airforce one!!

Think of us mere beings once in a while!

Hearty congrats!!

TT
x

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15/05/2008 15:09

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Oh Vicky you lucky thing you!!! That is just fab! I'm so pleased for you... Congratulations!!!By the way my new & dearest.. bestest friend.. if you need a wannabe celeb to make you coffee(well I have to start somewhere!)I'm here ready & waiting sweetie...LOL!!!

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15/05/2008 15:16

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How brilliant is that Vicky. Well done you

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15/05/2008 15:17

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WOW vicki, it doesnt get much better than that does it, Fabuless Dahling!!, will YOU need a PA??, I would have your best interests at heart!!.

Cant wait to hear all about your world travels.

Congratulations you!!

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15/05/2008 15:22

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Well done Vicky! You know what they say, "it's not what you know, but who you know", (although I'm sure you know a lot as well!!)- that's great news.

Question is, now you are a high-flying super-duper career woman, will you be featuring in W&H's lifestyle features thingy? The one that always has high powered women wearing really expensive gear?

Seriously, well done you! Go and sock it to 'em!!

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15/05/2008 15:34

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Thanks girls. Am sooo excited I cant tell ya! I doubt I'll be quite a high flyer super-duper career woman - Nephew told me it can be long hours and sometimes thankless (lots of big stars and wannabes up their own *****es!) I dont mind - it will keep me busy till we move to France but he also told me he will fly me back from France when we have a shoot to do, otherwise I can work mostly from home booking crew, lighting, transport, catering etc. when he has a shoot. He said I can do it all via the internet.

Hope I last longer than my last job (1 day!)

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15/05/2008 16:04

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Vicks...you lucky lucky girl!!!! I am soooooooooo happy for you:

we need to have a shopping trip up town or Bluewater soon to get some FABULOUS clothes to go with the FABULOUS job

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15/05/2008 16:05

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I hope you dont mind if I add a little background.

My sister had a violent marriage, her ex thought it clever to give her a good beating, and he ground her down until she believed herself worthless. After her third child was born premature at 28 weeks and in special care in hospital, she took one last beating, and she left the home taking her other two children who were 4 and 6 and went to a womens refuge. The baby pulled through fine (and is now a strapping 22 year old) and my sister stayed at the refuge for 10 months while she got the ex kicked out of the house.

She spent the next 22 years (app) bringing her kids up with little money. She had to work three jobs and slogged day and night to see my nephew through College then Uni - and he was the only lad on his course who didnt have his own car and who had a job. I did help my sister out when I could, and when my nephew graduated I was honoured to be invited to see him receive his degree. I cannot tell you how much that meant, and how emotional the whole day was, we were in tears for most of it because it closed a chapter for my sister who had been doubted by so many people. She felt she had succeeded where she was destined to fail.

He is now successful and he knows what she went through to get him where he is and he is so very thankful to her. Her other two kids are also super and grew up to be respectful adults with good jobs. She lived in a rough area where violence and drugs are all around, and things could have been so very different for them all. You see so much badness in the world and a lot of it is down to circumstances, and I know I feared for her and her kids many times over those years. Even in the hardest of times, she never gave up.

My nephews and niece are a credit to my sis, to have gone through what she did, and have kids who respect their mum, are loyal and loving to her and are making a success of their lives I think, is a shining example of triumph over adversity.

I hope you dont mind me sharing that with you. I have been thinking about it a lot lately and about how proud I am of her. In fact I am going to send a copy of this post to her in a card tomorrow because I dont think she knows just how much I love and admire her.

xx

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15/05/2008 16:10

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You've brought tears to my eyes Vicks....No wonder you are so proud of her. What a wonderful courageous lady. It's so lovely to hear a happy ending to what could have been a tragic story. It makes you getting this job all the more sweet!!!!
Bug hugs and luv to you and your wonderful Sis

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15/05/2008 16:18

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Congratulations Vicky.

I hope this won't distract you from the very important event you're organising in October!!!

Seriously though, it sounds fantastic and your nephew is a credit to your sister for his hard work.

I trust you will be partaking in some of the falling down water this evening?!!!

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15/05/2008 16:20

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Vicky thank you so much for sharing with us. I can feel your pride not in your sister as well as in her children shining through your words.

It means so much more to have come through what she was faced with and conquered.

I know, having had a similar experience myself.
What a wonderful family you have.

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15/05/2008 16:20

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Vicky that is such a lovely thing to do...your sister will be in tears when she gets it & reads it...I feel quite emotional now...isnt it awful how some women are beaten down by men,it makes me angry to think of it,I'm so glad your sister got away Vicky,she sounds like a lovely girl with a family to certainly be very proud of,I am thrilled for you getting your dream job! Hugs,Cathy X

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15/05/2008 16:23

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lump in throat time......be back soon

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15/05/2008 16:39

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How wonderful for you Vicky - congratulations! And, how lovely that your OH is behind you in this.

Thank you for sharing your sister's story with us - you sound, rightly, so proud of her and I am sure she will be so very thrilled to read what you have said about her in your post. Only too often we don't let those closest to us know how we feel and then, for many reasons, wish that we had.

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15/05/2008 16:48

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Mega-huge congrats Vicky!! You go-girl!!

Brilliant news, and even more so reading a bit of the story behind it all. Its so good to read.

Hope you're going to have a bit of a celebration,tonight??!!

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15/05/2008 16:58

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Vicki, No wonder you are bursting with pride, its lovely to know your sister and her children have come thro shining, they deserve everything they get, what a wonderful ending to a sad story. big hugs.xxx

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15/05/2008 17:04

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Wow, great news Vicky.
Don't forget us all here on the forum when you are jet setting around the world will you.
Good Luck to you.

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15/05/2008 17:31

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This post shoulD be retitled

JUST LANDED CERYS' DREAM JOB!!!!!

Well done Vicky and good luck to you!!!

Cerys

xx

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15/05/2008 17:33

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Great news about the job, Vicky!

Your sister has indeed done a sterling job, you must be so proud.

Good luck! When do you start? Do fill us in with all the goss. - which stars are nice, which are anything but etc, etc. We won't tell a sole, will we girls?

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15/05/2008 17:56

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What a wonderful post to brighten everybodies day Vicks...You will make a fantastic PA as you as so eloquent with words and what a wonderful family you have around you!

Many congratulations!!! Now go and get blossomed + some!!!

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15/05/2008 17:58

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Vicky, congratulations, that job sounds absolutely amazing, and exciting.

I have done nothing but cry reading some of the threads on our forum over the last couple of days, and yours really made me think. What an amazing sister you have and you have every reason to be proud of her and her children.

What a wonderful success story your nephew really has made something of his life, when he must have lived through very tough times with his mum and his other sibling. I dont know where some women get the courage and strength from, not only to get through all these difficulties, but do a wonderful job in bringing up their children alone.

I feel so much admiration for your family. Plasmo x

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15/05/2008 18:20

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Huge congratulations to you Vicky - you were obviously born to be a mega- function organiser (today the Forumfest, tomorrow the world) - and how wonderful that you nephew has done so well! Your sister must be a fantastic person!

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15/05/2008 18:23

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well done on your job and your family so glad that there are lovely thing happening on the forum as well as all the sadness, you have brightened up our days .

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15/05/2008 19:36

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Congratulations and well done Vicky. Does he need another PA up in Scotland?

H

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15/05/2008 19:43

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Congratulations vicky, what brilliant news.

I bet you're bursting with happiness. What a lovely Sister and Nephew you have.

I'm really really pleased for you.

perry

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15/05/2008 20:05

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Oh Vicky, You must be bursting with pride regarding your sister and nephew. What lovely news to share and it makes it all the more special knowing about the family history. Good luck for the new job.
Gail

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15/05/2008 20:17

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Vicks, what lovely news and no wonder you are so proud. Thank you for sharing it with us and we look forward to hearing more soon. I think printing your sisters story off and showing it to her will be so lovely for her.
Well done Vicks.
xx

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15/05/2008 20:28

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Hi Vicky
I have just logged on and read your wonderful news. So glad for you and so nice to read a happy post and be able to share it with you.

Hugs Foxie x.

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15/05/2008 20:29

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Thank you all so very much. I am overwhelmed and touched by all this response and I have just spoken to my sister and told her how much I value her and admire her for all that she's been through. Do you know what she said...........she said "are you on the wine love!!!" typical! Anyway thanks so much girls you really are a bunch of lovely lovely ladies.

"..............OH get that bottle opened I will be sharing it with all my lovely new friends........what do you mean there isnt enough to go round, get down to the offlicence then......now hurry up!"

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15/05/2008 21:22

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Congratulations Vicky, I am so pleased for you. And congratulations too to your sister for bringing up such a successful and thoughtful son. You must both be very proud.

Maybe I can join you for your Bluewater 'Executive PA to someone very exciting' shopping trip!! x

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15/05/2008 21:26

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Well done Vickey, ya lucky dabber!

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15/05/2008 23:57

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Thanks for sharing, and congrats on the DREAM job.You must be really excited.So I know someone famous now, you jetsetter you!! Love Suee xxx

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16/05/2008 00:16

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Well done my lovely, lovely friend, I'm so happy for you. If you need an assistant's assistant you know where I am! Lisa. xxx

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16/05/2008 00:52

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Lisa how dare you try & steal my NEW''bestfriend'' Vicky from me! I have stuggled all my life to be a coffee maker/assistant/ celebrity/wannabe famous for anything kinda girl...this is my moment Lisa so back off! By the way Lisa I love you too...but only if you are as famous as Vicky,LOL! You know I'm joking! Cathy X

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16/05/2008 21:56

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Well done, everything comes to those who wait.

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16/05/2008 22:05

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Thank you all so very much. Have had quick meeting today with new boss - what a sweetie he is and I am so much looking forward to working for him. You are all such a lovely bunch thank you again for your lovely words.
V
xx

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17/05/2008 00:01

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Vicky

What wonderful news, very pleased for you, dream job, jet setting envious moi? of course but in a good way.

S x

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