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[rawk]

Who on their death bed ever said,

"I wish I'd spent more time in the office!"

Work? Its over rated, but I could watch it all day.

Rawk

[Mickleham]

i dont think he does at all - he is venting with every right to do so.....i can totaly relate as I too felt that way when i lived there........I did eventually move back home to Australia[/quote]

Well i also relate to his frustrations in relation to business hours of operations.

I travel to Cyprus 4 times a year from Australia. I spend now and for many years 7-8 months of a year in Cyprus. The rest in Australia

It is difficult to compare the service or the progress or the politeness and the rhythm of business with Cypriot times and holidays. One will go crazy!

Perhaps one needs to compare it in 50 years from now

[NeverSayGoodbye]

I was like you travelling between Melbourne-Cyprus but I have to admitt there has been great progress here in Cyprus.
But yeah I know where you are coming from sometimes you need to get rude and aggresive to get what you want here.

[G.Man]

The guy sound a right fool though, can't make his mind up.

So what your saying is essentially Newformz is a fool for expressing his/her current state of mind, and you taking it as gospel, when it is clear they were talking in a light hearted manner.

riiiiight......

Also, if I was you I would learn how to use the "quote" function properly before lashing out and calling someone a fool

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I mean how hard is it to work a full day shift in an air conditioned area, i aint taking no heat excuses cuz i work and many other English people i know work from 9 - 6 and usually much later. I work 8.30am - 7.30pm doing web/graphic design i hate to have holidays or breaks cuz i love to work..

Thats well sad sorry mate, anyone who loves work over holidays needs there head reading, do you not have a social life?

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How are people supposed to do shopping, banking and important things when everywhere closes all the time. Also why so many holidays?? Ive never seen so many holidays in my life, it's like an excuse here not to work. Theres always some weird holiday or bank holiday..

Internet banking? Find out when they are open then go and see them! Holidays are important to most people but not if your a freak!

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I had 2 really important things to do today but cuz i work i have to go at lunch time, but wait....everywhere closes at lunch so how the hell do i eat?? Also the banks close when people are free from work to go, by the time people finish work they cant do anything..

Ask your boss if you can pop out for a second, I'm sure he does. If it really is that bad im sure he/she wont mind! Get your partner to make you lunch...thats if you have one...or better still make one yourself, by something before work like most people. Plus I'm sure not every food shop is closed. I cant believe that.

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Saturdays!! OMG...The weekend is the most important time for people to do there shopping and places are closed. If everywhere stayed open all day Sat & Sunday Cyprus would be making a fortune..

You are one big moaner that will never be happy. I don't believe its that bad.


Ok enough of my rantings, i would love to hear your views and expressions on this matter! Wink

If you don't like it there - move.


Thanks.

There you go!

People that can't make their minds up wind me up.

I work a full day, 8.30 til 5 in Nicosia in a UK bank... perhaps you guys that want better banking should give us a call... yes we have internet etc..

It does make me laugh that half the city closes down for august tho, some of it for only 2 weeks, but i had awful problems finding an Eko station open for 100 octane fuel during august... have people never heard of reducing staff levels for holidays?

Ironically, its the staff of other shops that have the most dificulties, as when they close the others are closed as well...

But at least you can shope late with the evening opening hours so not all is lost, and more and more shops in Nicosia centre are staying open all day now as well...