I don’t know if anyone’s noticed, but it’s been snowing.

 

The last week before Christmas is always a traditional slowdown in the legal recruitment market anyway, but with the snow making the journey to work tricky for some and impossible for others it has been quieter than usual at VG Charles Towers.

 

Some of this newly-found spare time has been spent putting a great deal of preparation into the plans for the New Year. It’s an opportunity to tie up any loose ends and to look at where you’ve succeeded or failed over the previous 12 months to ensure that next year you’re well placed to capitalise on a recovering market.

 

There’s also been time committed to demolishing an astonishing amount of chocolates which have made their way into the offices; shame that it coincides with a period when nobody can make it to the gym because of the snow. In fact there’s a good chance that by December 25^th Santa isn’t going to be only fat guy in a suit around here.

 

Consequently there’s not been a huge amount of activity on which to blog this week, so for the festive period we’ve plumped for a poem. Enjoy.

 

 

Twas the week before Christmas and all round VG Charles,

Not a train has been running, and people struggle with cars;

The phones have been quiet as the big day draws near,

It’s always like this though, at this time of year;

 

Everyone thinking of getting away from it all

End up spending three days camped in Heathrow’s great hall;

Others catch up with clients to wish them Seasons Greetings

And pass on their regards at the end of their meetings;

 

Sure we’ve still some things pending; there’s an offer involved,

That would make someone’s Christmas if we can get that resolved;

It’s a time when for some thoughts will turn to next year,

And they’ll have those discussions over mulled wine or beer;

 

Yet for others the deadline of Christmas looms large,

As they need to get matters completed and charged;

And then finally head off to enjoy Christmas Day,

To await the arrival of the guy on his sleigh;

 

Gorge yourself with turkey or goose or nut roast,

And crack open champagne to raise glasses and toast

To the end of the year with family and friends

How many for dinner? In truth it depends

On how long this snow lasts! Wasn’t the case on the first;

Bethlehem by camel – they can deal with the worst!

 

So now we recruiters prepare to down tools,

The phone’s in its cradle; remember the rules;

That you can’t turn on laptops to look at your mail,

For the whole of the 25^th; it’s a sorry old tale;

 

But then thanks to the Blackberry and the iPhone,

You can always have a glance when you’ve a moment alone ;-)

Just don’t let them catch you or the shoulder you’re dealt,

Will be as cold as the weather (and takes more time to melt);

 

So with yuletide upon us all that’s left now to say,

Is that all at VG Charles wish you a Merry Christmas day;

We look forward to meeting again come New Year

When the diet’s kicked in and your career needs a steer;

 

In the words of Saint Nick, as he phrased it just right:-

“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”