beady-eyed assessors

money grasping fiends indeed.

just got back from a hellishly busy few days. went home on monday, arriving at about 11.30pm. and got up at five the next morn for the two hour train trip to bournemouth for a “assessment centre” with jpmorgan. Two interviews (one friendly one and another with a guy with no expression and lots of awkward pauses…), a “role-play” (ie. some sort of hell), and a “group discussion” (essentially, a “role-play” in a group). There were six of us in the group thing, with 6 beady-eyed assessors assigned to each candidate, watching every move. I was obviously fairly good, making several salient points and suchlike). after the last interview, shaking hands, I felt the tell-tale signs of a freemasons handshake. Naturally i responded in accordance with charter 34 of the freemason handbook, with a No. 6 handshake. unfortunately this does not seem to have worked, as they haven’t got back to me yet. most distressing.

It all sounds a bit classy in nz and hope that Thailand is better than Vietnam!

Right, i’m going to construct myself some burgers. must remember to get some ketchup.

tennis

Tennis was pretty quality. Roaring sunshine, grass courts. won most of my games and we won overall. best quality food followed, with profiteroles covered in choc sauce and strawberries n cream. I even got a little sunburnt.

I’m shocked that Jul is actually doing work. most astounding.

yes indeedy – i landed it, complete with grab:-) Best quality! What are “boardershands”?

Still working my way through “light” and I have “man in full” to read after that. then…. might have a look at some clavell in the summer.

Playing tennis vs St Peters today – it will be highly embarrassing when I get beaten by a fifteen-year-old! gak.