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Old 26-11-2011, 13:41
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I assume that when Christian ran away from Walford that he did not have time or bother to quit his job or ask for time off. So when he does come back is his job going to be still vacant and waiting for him or should he get told he is fired.
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Old 26-11-2011, 13:47
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He was self employed as a personal trainer I think.
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Old 26-11-2011, 13:48
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I assume that when Christian ran away from Walford that he did not have time or bother to quit his job or ask for time off. So when he does come back is his job going to be still vacant and waiting for him or should he get told he is fired.
Sorry to ruin your attempt at finding fault in the programme/scripts or where ever your aiming this critisism, but Christian was a self employed personal trainer.
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Old 26-11-2011, 13:48
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I meant his job at the gym.
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Old 26-11-2011, 13:52
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I meant his job at the gym.
Who knows. We'll find out when returns though I suspect as is often the case it won't be treated as in real life and he'll probably walk straight back in unless the story line requires otherwise.
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:08
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Who knows. We'll find out when returns though I suspect as is often the case it won't be treated as in real life and he'll probably walk straight back in unless the story line requires otherwise.
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:10
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He doesn't have a job at the gym. He's a personal trainer who works out of the gym, like many other personal trainers do. He is in no contract with the gym other than that they may take a cut of his earnings.
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:10
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Sorry to ruin your attempt at finding fault in the programme/scripts or where ever your aiming this critisism, but Christian was a self employed personal trainer.
I am just asking a question, I am not trying to arouse anyone.
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:12
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I think Christian is self-employed, which means he charges his clients, then pays over part of his fee to the gym for using their facilities, in much the same way as a haidresser hires a 'chair.'

I don't think he is actually 'employed' (i.e. salaried) by the gym, so if he wants to cancel his clients and 'run away' as you put it, he's perfectly entitled to.

Sorry to once again spoil your attempt to have a cheap swipe at Christian ... better luck next time, eh ?
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:47
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He's self employed.
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Old 26-11-2011, 14:56
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He was self employed as a personal trainer I think.
Yeah and he sometimes Hosts The National Lottery
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Old 26-11-2011, 15:12
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I think Christian is self-employed, which means he charges his clients, then pays over part of his fee to the gym for using their facilities, in much the same way as a haidresser hires a 'chair.'

I don't think he is actually 'employed' (i.e. salaried) by the gym, so if he wants to cancel his clients and 'run away' as you put it, he's perfectly entitled to.

Sorry to once again spoil your attempt to have a cheap swipe at Christian ... better luck next time, eh ?
That's ok. You haven't spoiled anything.

I got that Christian was self employed when he was working outdoors but when he went indoors to the gym I was not sure.
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Old 26-11-2011, 15:30
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He did not 'run away' he left because he felt his situation was hopeless, in terms of his relationship. And your other question has been answered.
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Old 26-11-2011, 15:34
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That's ok. You haven't spoiled anything.

I got that Christian was self employed when he was working outdoors but when he went indoors to the gym I was not sure.
He did say that Jack had given him a full-time job at the gym - he wanted to celebrate the fact with Syed. I suppose that job will now be gone, but he can still work as a personal trainer. The finances are anyway never really thought out or logical on Eastenders - they apparently just about managed the rent together, so I don't see how Syed can pay it alone and support Amira and Yasmin - Jane will ony be a temporary guest, Syed will not want his ex-partner's sister, sharing what is already a very small flat - there isn't even a spare room for her..
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:03
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he works at that boxing arena
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:22
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why are people being so off to the OP..it is a forum..and people can ask questions and I am interested myself
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:24
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I think I recall Christian telling Syed in an episode that Jack took him on full time at the gym...
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:39
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I wouldn't say he "ran away" he left because they didn't feel able to cope with the situation he was in..much like Jane, Amira the first time (she had a job at the salon), and quite a few others.
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:39
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I am just asking a question, I am not trying to arouse anyone.
I don't think that's what you mean
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Old 26-11-2011, 16:56
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I wouldn't say he "ran away" he left because they didn't feel able to cope with the situation he was in..much like Jane, Amira the first time (she had a job at the salon), and quite a few others.
Amira had no choice - her father took her with him and she had just found out her husband was gay and having an affair with someone she knew well. There was no way she could stay. Jane left because the marriage had completely broken down and Bobby was being deeply affected by the fighting - it was an act of love for Bobby. Unlike Christian, neither of these had a job to leave or rent to pay.

I am not quite sure why Christian left as he did - he clearly felt he couldn't cope, but a lot of it was going on his his head. Amira had only been back a couple of weeks and progress had been made. Surely he of all people would understand the importance of a child.
It seemed to be an impulsive act , he went without saying a word or leaving a note, it was only by chance Syed saw him go. I am surprised that having cooled down, he still hasn't actually spoken to Syed or finished the relationship properly, but rather relies his sister to tell Syed he is never coming back.
I see no believable way back from this - how can Syed be sure it will not happen again at the next sign of trouble - this is now the second time Christian has left him in the last few months. How can there ever be trust between them again. Why would they even want to be together
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Old 26-11-2011, 17:23
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Amira had no choice - her father took her with him and she had just found out her husband was gay and having an affair with someone she knew well. There was no way she could stay. Jane left because the marriage had completely broken down and Bobby was being deeply affected by the fighting - it was an act of love for Bobby. Unlike Christian, neither of these had a job to leave or rent to pay.

I am not quite sure why Christian left as he did - he clearly felt he couldn't cope, but a lot of it was going on his his head. Amira had only been back a couple of weeks and progress had been made. Surely he of all people would understand the importance of a child.
It seemed to be an impulsive act , he went without saying a word or leaving a note, it was only by chance Syed saw him go. I am surprised that having cooled down, he still hasn't actually spoken to Syed or finished the relationship properly, but rather relies his sister to tell Syed he is never coming back.
I see no believable way back from this - how can Syed be sure it will not happen again at the next sign of trouble - this is now the second time Christian has left him in the last few months. How can there ever be trust between them again. Why would they even want to be together
Well, actually, Amira left because the actor wanted to pursue a singing career, Jane left because the actor was pregnant and I think Christian left because John Partridge was getting married. I agree the story line that allowed this wasn't all that great but this is soap world.

Personally I think Jane's was the maddest exit. She had Bobby to think of and then to return all mad at Ian for not doing a good parenting job when she'd just abandoned him. However, I forgave her as suspension of belief is a necessity if you're ever going to enjoy soaps.

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Old 26-11-2011, 17:25
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Amira had no choice - her father took her with him and she had just found out her husband was gay and having an affair with someone she knew well. There was no way she could stay. Jane left because the marriage had completely broken down and Bobby was being deeply affected by the fighting - it was an act of love for Bobby. Unlike Christian, neither of these had a job to leave or rent to pay.

I am not quite sure why Christian left as he did - he clearly felt he couldn't cope, but a lot of it was going on his his head. Amira had only been back a couple of weeks and progress had been made. Surely he of all people would understand the importance of a child.
It seemed to be an impulsive act , he went without saying a word or leaving a note, it was only by chance Syed saw him go. I am surprised that having cooled down, he still hasn't actually spoken to Syed or finished the relationship properly, but rather relies his sister to tell Syed he is never coming back.
I see no believable way back from this - how can Syed be sure it will not happen again at the next sign of trouble - this is now the second time Christian has left him in the last few months. How can there ever be trust between them again. Why would they even want to be together
Perfectly put.

It was one of the most contrived exits I've seen in a long time. They may as well have held up a sign saying 'We want Christian offscreen for a bit to assist the Yusef/Amira storyline' and be done with it. The fact that in just the episode before they had Christian apologise and come to the realisation that Yasmin was not a threat but a beautiful part of their future lives made it even more out of the blue. I didn't believe a line of the dialogue in that 'exit' episode and I've been a huge fan of this couple from day one. Another example of BK's love of contrived plots unfortunately.
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Old 26-11-2011, 17:49
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Well, actually, Amira left because the actor wanted to pursue a singing career, Jane left because the actor was pregnant and I think Christian left because John Partridge was getting married. I agree the story line that allowed this wasn't all that great but this is soap world.

Personally I think Jane's was the maddest exit. She had Bobby to think of and then to return all mad at Ian for not doing a good parenting job when she'd just abandoned him. However, I forgave her as suspension of belief is a necessity if you're ever going to enjoy soaps.
I know all that, but I was looking at it from the viewpoint of the storyline given, not the private lives of the actors. I don't know why Christian had to leave anyway - many of the characters are off-screen for weeks or months with no explanation. It isn't necessary either, for example, Billy was off-screen for ages without having to abandon Lola or leave in a black cab. An occasional comment mentioning Christian would have been enough. As it is, they have completey destroyed the relationship - because whether they reunite or not, there will always be the feeling that Christian will storm off or pack Syed's belongings in a plastic rubbish sack and leave him in an empty flat if things again fail to go to plan.
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Old 26-11-2011, 18:04
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I know all that, but I was looking at it from the viewpoint of the storyline given, not the private lives of the actors. I don't know why Christian had to leave anyway - many of the characters are off-screen for weeks or months with no explanation. It isn't necessary either, for example, Billy was off-screen for ages without having to abandon Lola or leave in a black cab. An occasional comment mentioning Christian would have been enough. As it is, they have completey destroyed the relationship - because whether they reunite or not, there will always be the feeling that Christian will storm off or pack Syed's belongings in a plastic rubbish sack and leave him in an empty flat if things again fail to go to plan.
It was contrived, but honestly him suddenly vanishing and them having to make constant excuses for him not being there would be even less believable. He was right in the thick of the plot. For him to vanish with no explanation would be ridiculous.
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Old 26-11-2011, 19:05
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I know all that, but I was looking at it from the viewpoint of the storyline given, not the private lives of the actors. I don't know why Christian had to leave anyway - many of the characters are off-screen for weeks or months with no explanation. It isn't necessary either, for example, Billy was off-screen for ages without having to abandon Lola or leave in a black cab. An occasional comment mentioning Christian would have been enough. As it is, they have completey destroyed the relationship - because whether they reunite or not, there will always be the feeling that Christian will storm off or pack Syed's belongings in a plastic rubbish sack and leave him in an empty flat if things again fail to go to plan.
I think you mean if things don't go according to HIS plan. Its Christian's way or the highway.
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