The Almeria office is as of today still open, for how long I don't know. How do I know it is open? I was there today. Until 30-4-08 I worked as a sales consultant with Medsea at that office when I was 1 of the 5 people who lost their jobs.

This leaves 4 people currently working.

I will try to give a balanced view and would say having read the previous postings I would say the negative points would have a ring of truth about them. I know several ex sales consultants who having left Medsea have outstanding commissions due to them both in Spain and Italy. Whilst working for Medsea my greatest frustration was getting paid my commission. Having said this it would also appear that this was not solely the fault of Medsea. Delays were mostly due to the developer having not paid Medsea.

What I disliked most was the lack of communication from head office in letting me know that I would recieve nothing. I would hopefully wait for each pay day and the result was generally the same, dissapointing.

I believe the statements made about mistakes having been made in Italy are true. What I find unacceptable is the head in the sand attitude and lack of information that comes from head office.

I would like to believe as well that Tony Gatehouse and co do have ethics but their attitude to date is not showing them in a favourable light. Hopefully the supporters of Medsea who read this might persuade them to take a different stance to that they have taken so far. I would be cheeky enough to advise Tony with all his money behind him whilst I have very little that principles cost. He could make ammends by contacting the people who believe that medsea owe money to and apologise, whilst also informing them what he intends to do to sort out the problem. its not good enough to keep ignoring people and hoping they will go away. The pressure is building up. I would remind him that the impact is not just a monetary one, these situations often cause problems to peoples marriages and their health. I would also advise him that people create sucess and not companies. What Tony achieved in the last 20 years was quite remarkable but the strength of a person is when things go wrong not when everything is going well. I fear Tony has the wrong people around him and has had to let to many good people leave the company who were loyal, hard working and honest in supporting an ethical way to do business. Sermon over!!!

I would also like to hear comments from others who have worked in the industry as this problem is not unique to Medsea, many other companies have been worse in the way they have treated people. The real eatate business in Spain has a chance to clean up its act and regain peoples confidence to purchase a place in Spain. I would also comment that I do think it is a good idea for all those with grievences to support each other but would only support action that enables an opportunity for Medsea to resolve the problem, not one that strangles them to death. That is of course should there be a change in their attitude. failing that I guess they will desereve what ever comes there way.

I would also say in balance that to date Medsea have done everything they have said they would or be it with a bit of pushing and a few minor delays. For my own sake I hope this trend continues and that outstanding money due to me will be paid as and when promised. I will keep the forum up to date with this. Lets hope sense prevails and Medsea gets back to where it once was and we all get paid. Lets not forget the clients who should also be lloked after in a better way. With out them we might all have to go back to England.