Haven't seen the article but had heard that Dave had resigned.
Saw him last week and as usual was full of smiles and laughs as he named every player pictured on a 1970s silk scarf. Another life long fan (and Valley Party candidate) who worked for the club he loved.
As I understand it he played a big part in getting a lot of corporate sponsors and in particular signing up Andrews as shirt sponsors and then having the deal renewed. Ironic that he is leaving now just as it seems there may be a huge change in the Club.
Good luck Dave in whatever you go onto, you will be missed.
And well done Gary the comms consultant or whoever it was who made the decision that long serving staff leaving IS worthy of being acknowledged in the programme and I hope soon on the OS.
Didn't mention, however, that he's joining Ebbsfleet.
Indeed.
Very strange state of affairs when a Charlton fan resigns from his long-term post with Charlton to take up a position with another club 4 leagues lower for, i presume, a huge cut in salary.
They had all summer to out Paul if they thought he wasn't up to the job. Why do it when the season starts? But as has been said it's not about his competence just as it wasn't with Matt.
Matt was not sacked, or suspended or pushed out.
I find it a bit disquieting that such a good guy should want to leave, but it's very poor to lump the two together and imply some kind of parallel.
They had all summer to out Paul if they thought he wasn't up to the job. Why do it when the season starts? But as has been said it's not about his competence just as it wasn't with Matt.
Matt was not sacked, or suspended or pushed out.
I find it a bit disquieting that such a good guy should want to leave, but it's very poor to lump the two together and imply some kind of parallel.
Some of us know exactly why Matt quit, because we've discussed it at length with him. Unless you're one of them, I suggest letting it lie.
They had all summer to out Paul if they thought he wasn't up to the job. Why do it when the season starts? But as has been said it's not about his competence just as it wasn't with Matt.
Matt was not sacked, or suspended or pushed out.
I find it a bit disquieting that such a good guy should want to leave, but it's very poor to lump the two together and imply some kind of parallel.
Some of us know exactly why Matt quit, because we've discussed it at length with him. Unless you're one of them, I suggest letting it lie.
It was you who bumped this thread up, if you only want members of your little club talking about it, why bother posting it here at all?
if anyone thinks any of these long term Charlton staff/fans leaving our club is good for us and has nowt to do with the current hierarchys strange management practise then more fool them
They had all summer to out Paul if they thought he wasn't up to the job. Why do it when the season starts? But as has been said it's not about his competence just as it wasn't with Matt.
Matt was not sacked, or suspended or pushed out.
I find it a bit disquieting that such a good guy should want to leave, but it's very poor to lump the two together and imply some kind of parallel.
Some of us know exactly why Matt quit, because we've discussed it at length with him. Unless you're one of them, I suggest letting it lie.
It was you who bumped this thread up, if you only want members of your little club talking about it, why bother posting it here at all?
What's that got to do with someone who probably doesn't know the background making assertions about the reasons for Matt's departure nearly four months ago?
Dave's resignation is the subject of two articles in last night's programme. That's why the thread was bumped.
Matt Wright @mattjobob 13h When will it end? finance manager Prettee Jayasundera resigns after 20yrs with #cafc. 12th long-serving departure in 18mths
Matt is now working with the International Institute for Environment and Development according to his twitter feed
Paul Ellison is to become General Manager at Essex CCC in January
And Dave Archer will be General Manager at Ebbsfleet Utd
Good luck to everyone in their new jobs and to Prettee in finding one.
Lordy. People leave businesses all of the time of course - even unexpectedly but the number at Charlton over in 2013 suggests something toxic in my opinion.
I can confirm that of the 12 long servers who have left (or are leaving now) in the last 18 months, at least eight left with no alternative work lined up, now including Prettee, one was made redundant but found another job, one had temporary work lined up and two had already secured other jobs before they resigned. Seven of the 12 had been the subject of disciplinary (or similar) processes shortly before they left or were subsequently (PV/SK).
Lordy. People leave businesses all of the time of course - even unexpectedly but the number at Charlton over in 2013 suggests something toxic in my opinion.
If anyone doesn't think the working envirnonment at the Valley has been toxic for some time now then they are being blind.
Lordy. People leave businesses all of the time of course - even unexpectedly but the number at Charlton over in 2013 suggests something toxic in my opinion.
If anyone doesn't think the working envirnonment at the Valley has been toxic for some time now then they are being blind.
Well at least the players have got the perfect working conditions and environment to work under ................
Prettee has worked at the club for twenty plus years and is fantastic at what she does - her knowledge of the club and its inner workings is almost encyclopedic! She would be a great loss to any organisation as I am sure she will be to CAFC Along with others on this site I wish her well in finding a new job soon.
Prettee has worked at the club for twenty plus years and is fantastic at what she does - her knowledge of the club and its inner workings is almost encyclopedic! She would be a great loss to any organisation as I am sure she will be to CAFC Along with others on this site I wish her well in finding a new job soon.
I can confirm that of the 12 long servers who have left (or are leaving now) in the last 18 months, at least eight left with no alternative work lined up, now including Prettee, one was made redundant but found another job, one had temporary work lined up and two had already secured other jobs before they resigned. Seven of the 12 had been the subject of disciplinary (or similar) processes shortly before they left or were subsequently (PV/SK).
That is extraordinary AB. Without getting into private business, can you elaborate at all? It suggests either a complete breakdown in standards of conduct (unlikely) or an unreasonably harsh approach to perceived breaches. Or does the term "similar processes" incorporate performance management, sick absence management etc. I could understand some increase in performance and sickness related cases if the previous regime had been lax, but this does sound draconian.
Lordy. People leave businesses all of the time of course - even unexpectedly but the number at Charlton over in 2013 suggests something toxic in my opinion.
Yeah, people leave businesses all the time, but hardly ever when they haven't got something else lined up unless there's something seriously awry with the place. Combine that with the number of disciplinaries and tribunals - it's clearly not a good place to work right now.
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Saw him last week and as usual was full of smiles and laughs as he named every player pictured on a 1970s silk scarf. Another life long fan (and Valley Party candidate) who worked for the club he loved.
As I understand it he played a big part in getting a lot of corporate sponsors and in particular signing up Andrews as shirt sponsors and then having the deal renewed. Ironic that he is leaving now just as it seems there may be a huge change in the Club.
Good luck Dave in whatever you go onto, you will be missed.
And well done Gary the comms consultant or whoever it was who made the decision that long serving staff leaving IS worthy of being acknowledged in the programme and I hope soon on the OS.
Very strange state of affairs when a Charlton fan resigns from his long-term post with Charlton to take up a position with another club 4 leagues lower for, i presume, a huge cut in salary.
I find it a bit disquieting that such a good guy should want to leave, but it's very poor to lump the two together and imply some kind of parallel.
Dave's resignation is the subject of two articles in last night's programme. That's why the thread was bumped.
When will it end? finance manager Prettee Jayasundera resigns after 20yrs with #cafc. 12th long-serving departure in 18mths
Matt is now working with the International Institute for Environment and Development according to his twitter feed
Paul Ellison is to become General Manager at Essex CCC in January
And Dave Archer will be General Manager at Ebbsfleet Utd
Good luck to everyone in their new jobs and to Prettee in finding one.
She would be a great loss to any organisation as I am sure she will be to CAFC
Along with others on this site I wish her well in finding a new job soon.