Reduced bench time but wish me luck - thanks for the support!

[adt70hk]

Hi all

Firstly, apologies that I have not been around much recently and not commented on your work as much as I would like. Work has unfortunately been extremely busy the past few weeks, to the point that I found myself working first thing in the morning on both Christmas Eve and Boxing day.... :sad: ....and I might have to do a bit of catching up this morning too...:sad::sad:.

I'll also continue to be around a bit less over the coming months as my employer has recently agreed to fund my study for a professional qualification (£2k+). It's all distance learning but there are some 'in-person' online sessions during the course. The final test and assessment are late May and early June respectively. I hope it won't mean I have to forego the Movie/TV GB but I'll have to play it by ear.

ATB.

Andrew

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi all

Firstly, apologies that I have not been around much recently and not commented on your work as much as I would like. Work has unfortunately been extremely busy the past few weeks, to the point that I found myself working first thing in the morning on both Christmas Eve and Boxing day.... :sad: ....and I might have to do a bit of catching up this morning too...:sad::sad:.

I'll also continue to be around a bit less over the coming months as my employer has recently agreed to fund my study for a professional qualification (£2k+). It's all distance learning but there are some 'in-person' online sessions during the course. The final test and assessment are late May and early June respectively. I hope it won't mean I have to forego the Movie/TV GB but I'll have to play it by ear.

ATB.

Andrew

That's a shame Andrew,
Mind you, it's obviously all for "betterment",so when it's done and dusted, and you've passed your qualification,(which you undoubtedly will ), you'll be in an improved place,so allowing you more,kits,stuff, and... Benchtime!!
Until then,good luck with it all,and don't be a, (total),stranger !

[Valeron]

The bench will still be there and the qualification is a good thing. Good luck with the study and test.

[yak face]

Good luck andrew , you’ll smash it . Ive been struggling with getting bench time lately too , this bloody working malarky is a serious pain in the arse , getting in the way of bench time !!

[Ian M]

Good luck with the studies, what ever it is you are studying, (care to share).

[adt70hk]

That's a shame Andrew,
Mind you, it's obviously all for "betterment",so when it's done and dusted, and you've passed your qualification,(which you undoubtedly will ), you'll be in an improved place,so allowing you more,kits,stuff, and... Benchtime!! :smiling3:
Until then,good luck with it all,and don't be a, (total),stranger !

The bench will still be there and the qualification is a good thing. Good luck with the study and test

Good luck with the studies, what ever it is you are studying, (care to share).

Good luck andrew , you’ll smash it . Ive been struggling with getting bench time lately too , this bloody working malarky is a serious pain in the arse , getting in the way of bench time !!

Thanks guys for the support!

Ian M - to answer your question, I work in financial services compliance. Specifically, the UK's financial services arm of a global motor manufacturer (no name for obvious reasons). I am the Financial Crime Manager and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer. My job is to make sure we comply with the UK's anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing laws, regulations and guidance.....oh and our global HQ AML policy. We're subject to exactly the same rules as banks and the like.

It's a role I ended up in almost by accident/chance a number of years ago and whilst my work career is very relevant, the course will help pull that all together. Plus it's an area that is constantly changing. For example, every knows about GDPR but the 4th and 5th EU Money Laundering directives (2017 & 2019) passed most people by for some unknown reason :astonished: :smiling5:....not quite as big a change as GDPR was but in our world just as significant!!

Thanks again all!

[Ian M]

Cool! GDRP know a lot about that as the good lady here is/was very involved is getting the firm to comply... The MLD.... knew a bit about that as in Denmark if you buy something over DKK10000. it cant be cash! lol like that happens a lot in my house... (Though I did buy a car and paid for that with my Dankort Which is basically just a plastic payment card = Cash lol

[adt70hk]

Are the old 10,000 GBP/EUR/DKK limit! In the UK can you can still in theory use cash for such purchases but if you're not regulated by the FCA, you have to register with HMRC as a 'High Value Dealer' to do. But regardless, most firms just point blank refuse to do so due to the risks. And you're right about using things like payment cards.....you have to rely on the card providers checks and processes being good enough!

[The Smythe Meister]

Cool! GDRP know a lot about that as the good lady here is/was very involved is getting the firm to comply... The MLD.... knew a bit about that as in Denmark if you buy something over DKK10000. it cant be cash! lol like that happens a lot in my house... (Though I did buy a car and paid for that with my Dankort Which is basically just a plastic payment card = Cash lol

Thanks guys for the support!

Ian M - to answer your question, I work in financial services compliance. Specifically, the UK's financial services arm of a global motor manufacturer (no name for obvious reasons). I am the Financial Crime Manager and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer. My job is to make sure we comply with the UK's anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing laws, regulations and guidance.....oh and our global HQ AML policy. We're subject to exactly the same rules as banks and the like.

It's a role I ended up in almost by accident/chance a number of years ago and whilst my work career is very relevant, the course will help pull that all together. Plus it's an area that is constantly changing. For example, every knows about GDPR but the 4th and 5th EU Money Laundering directives (2017 & 2019) passed most people by for some unknown reason :astonished: :smiling5:....not quite as big a change as GDPR was but in our world just as significant!!

Thanks again all!

..... and in English?!!!

[Guest]

Hi all

Firstly, apologies that I have not been around much recently and not commented on your work as much as I would like. Work has unfortunately been extremely busy the past few weeks, to the point that I found myself working first thing in the morning on both Christmas Eve and Boxing day.... :sad: ....and I might have to do a bit of catching up this morning too...:sad::sad:.

I'll also continue to be around a bit less over the coming months as my employer has recently agreed to fund my study for a professional qualification (£2k+). It's all distance learning but there are some 'in-person' online sessions during the course. The final test and assessment are late May and early June respectively. I hope it won't mean I have to forego the Movie/TV GB but I'll have to play it by ear.

ATB.

Andrew

Good for you Andrew , go for it . Most of us are retired, so marvel at the out put those still working manage . Hope you do manage some modeling and to keep in touch .

[AlanG]

Good luck Andrew. Now if you could ask your employer to fund my research into making models and the mental health benefits, then that would be greatly appreciated

[Airborne01]

Good Luck mate!
Steve

[The Smythe Meister]

Most of us are retired

..... That's it...... Rub it in why don't you!!

[AlanG]

Most of us are retired

If someone wants to pay me £400k then i'll happily join your ranks lol

[Andy the Sheep]

Interesting job, Andrew.
Best wishes for your course and final exam.:thumb2:
Bench is patient, will be still there and welcome you as if you never left. :smiling: