So farewell to my *other* assistant. The one I've just had for a couple of months helping with promotions. Time for him to retire just as I felt I was beginning to get to know the old curmudgeon (as he styles himself!).

(The assistant mentioned in the last post is on the subject / liaison side, although throughout our staff restructuring she's pretty much been doing another role so assistance has been limited).

So, now I'm looking at a job description and advert for his replacement. It will take a little while, but at least he is being replaced. That's something of a relief. In the meantime, it's just his (brand new) assistant - the one I had such a trauma over appointing - and I to hold the fort.

All the best to K for his retirement though.