45 years https://www.facebook.com/groups/295416768840386 In 1978 I joined the Midland As a 16 year old girl Having thought of no other options I thought I’d give it a whirl. Wimbledon was my first branch And then moved to Thames Ditton I had my baby Charlotte And left as I was smitten. Along came Sophie one year later And an offer came to me To join Chessington Branch Back at HSBC. After that the relief team I really loved that role Going to different branches In and out I’d stroll. Then I was made redundant A sad day for us all So off I went to Epsom And life was just a ball. Then I went back on relief As the job was needed badly And just as quickly as it started It disbanded very sadly. Ewell branch was the next stop And there I wanted to stay As I knew most of the customers And I only lived 5 minutes away. I went to Sutton for a while But spent most of my time at Cheam I then joined Worcester park branch And that job was just a dream. After that we made the move To go to pastures new New Milton was my last branch And oh how I loved you. xx I’ve met some fantastic people In my long career Friends that will last forever I’ll always hold them dear. Friends that I’m their children’s godmum And they are that to mine I am so lucky that I’ve met them Life has been just fine!! Adrema plates and cheque book drawers The changes have been so many Safe custody binders and ledger saws Gift cheques and plastic money. Thank you to all the friends That I’ve worked with over the years As my last day at work looms near Im sure there will be some tears. But now it’s time for pastures new I’ve had a great long run So I hand my pass and keys back It’s time to have some fun. What shall one do in retirement I say Cash in my pension and blow it!! Or I always could pick up my pen And try hard to become a poet.