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Previously on "Credit crunch stories - got any?"

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by expat View Post
    One banker was said to have described the crash as worse than divorce: "I've lost over half my wealth, but I still have my wife".
    And have they been divorced? If not - how would they know?

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  • expat
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    One banker was said to have described the crash as worse than divorce: "I've lost over half my wealth, but I still have my wife".

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Post
    i think money grabbing whore would suffice?

    i bet she left with all the family jewellery in her bag too.
    And his crown jewels too?

    Divorce - from the latin to rip out a man's genitals via his wallet.....

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by swamp View Post
    At least he found out what his wife was really like
    You never really know anyone until you divorce them.

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  • NetwkSupport
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    Just thinking; leaving aside what we think of bankers, what should one call a woman who marries a guy in the good times when he’s making millions and then leaves him in desolation when things go downhill? Would ‘whore’ be politically unacceptable? Or too polite?
    i think money grabbing whore would suffice?

    i bet she left with all the family jewellery in her bag too.

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  • BrianSnail
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View Post
    I would suggest 'minted'.
    I would suggest 'my new girlfriend'.

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  • Platypus
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    Mrs Tester's very skilled with an electric hair trimmer too.
    you mean like this?

    SFW

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  • basshead
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View Post
    I would suggest 'minted'.
    I would suggest 'boomed'.

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  • stingman123
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    Just thinking; leaving aside what we think of bankers, what should one call a woman who marries a guy in the good times when he’s making millions and then leaves him in desolation when things go downhill? Would ‘whore’ be politically unacceptable? Or too polite?
    I think we just call them "women"

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    Just thinking; leaving aside what we think of bankers, what should one call a woman who marries a guy in the good times when he’s making millions and then leaves him in desolation when things go downhill? Would ‘whore’ be politically unacceptable? Or too polite?
    I would suggest 'minted'.

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by swamp View Post
    At least he found out what his wife was really like
    Just thinking; leaving aside what we think of bankers, what should one call a woman who marries a guy in the good times when he’s making millions and then leaves him in desolation when things go downhill? Would ‘whore’ be politically unacceptable? Or too polite?

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  • swamp
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    I was told the other day about Lehmans banker. Bought a £4m house - £2m cash, £2m loan to be paid back from bonuses - secured by £4m Lehmans shares ("In case they halve").

    House repossessed, wife left him with the kids (who he does not see). Being made bankrupt, living in bedroom with his parents.

    Should happen to all bankers really.
    At least he found out what his wife was really like

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

    Should happen to all bankers really.
    You're too soft on them. Castration is the best way to prevent them reproducing.

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  • BrilloPad
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    I was told the other day about Lehmans banker. Bought a £4m house - £2m cash, £2m loan to be paid back from bonuses - secured by £4m Lehmans shares ("In case they halve").

    House repossessed, wife left him with the kids (who he does not see). Being made bankrupt, living in bedroom with his parents.

    Should happen to all bankers really.

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  • norrahe
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    benched since sept (though officially off since june - travelling).

    Alfa GT Q2 07 was 26k now 12.5k

    may end up taking a perm job just to tide me over

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