On the Up

It has been quite a big week for me this week.

 Things got much worse at home following a disagreement and I was forced to move out on Tuesday. I phoned my new land lord/house mate who was more than happy for me to move in that night, arranged for the Man with a Van to come round as soon as he could (saved a fortune on taxis, especially as I'd already paid a deposit on the van) and a very good friend (Lindsay) to help me pack and clean. All was packed, cleaned and moved within a few hours and I got my entire deposit back, which was surprising considering what a cow the land lady is.

So I'm settling into my house quite nicely. I'm allowed to use the living room, shower and have baths when ever I like, dry my washing some where that's not my room and even put the heating on. These were all things that I wasn't allowed to do in my previous place. So quite frankly this place is ten times better just for that. The house is over three stories and beautifully decorated. It's a three bed place, currently two of us here with the thirst person moving in at the end of the month. I have a comfy double bed and about four wardrobes, plenty  of storage space. Although now I need more clothes to fill it!

My house mates are both guys, one (Johan) a nurse that I met through work (and also the landlord) and the second guy is called Nick and a long standing friend of Johan. I am very much looking forward to Nick joining us here and having a comfortable, easy going happy house hold!

I've spent the weekend finishing the unpacking and learning a bit about the local area, it's been a good one. It's soon to get even better. Dinner is being cooked for me as we speak which will be closely followed by a home facial and long hot soak in the bath, Bliss!

Not only am I settling into what promises to be a much happier and nicer place to live but I have some good news regarding work. After only six months working at Quintiles I'm up for a promotion! I'm just waiting to hear if it has all been approved by our global head, following that I'll be promoted from "Clinical Research Technician" to "Senior Clinical Research Technician"! To me anything with "Senior" in the title is a good thing!

The promotion obviously comes along with some increased reprehensibility. I'll be in charge of organising and running studies, allowing me to gain much more in depth  knowledge and experience of the industry I've chosen to make my career in. Finger's crossed I'll get it, will keep you posted.

Everything is on the up, following my first six months in London (that's half a year already!! Crazy!) I'm finally settling into a decent place to live, am up for a promotion at work and making some true friends! Life is looking good!

Following a disagreement

Following a disagreement with my landlords (who also live in the flat, a married couple) today I was asked to move out at the end of the month. I have also been told that I am not allowed a receipt for the deposit I gave them, not very happy about that! So what has prompted all of this?

Things were going ok in the flat before Christmas, I didn't see or speak to them much but it wasn't too bad. After coming back from Christmas hols I was told that I am no longer allowed to use the living room, not that I used it much any way, but cheeky considering I'm paying rent. She is very controlling, tells me when I can and can't put the hot water on, where I can put my shower stuff etc., so this on top of the living room thing made being at home, awkward and unrelaxing.

Recently I had my partner up for just over a week, I asked permission first and gave them the dates, they said it was fine. He came and went. Tonight I am having a friend over for two nights. I forgot to say something to them so told them last night to which I was told there will be a charge of £20 a night. Obviously this caused some disagreement. Today I went to give her the money \she asked for and ask for a receipt that I never got for my deposit and was told no and that I have to move out! Bugger!

I almost have a place lined up, so hopefully it won't be a big deal, just can't believe \the way I have been treated. Am sure it will all work out in the end!