Emma takes fab trip to mark her 25 years

Shift manager Emma Thomas has clocked up 25 years’ service with Wetherspoon.

Emma, who works at The Sawyer’s Arms (Maesteg), was treated to an afternoon tea celebration at a London hotel, for her and a friend, as part of the company’s appreciation of her dedicated service.

Emma said: “Wetherspoon paid for the wonderful treat and expenses, for me and a friend to travel to London. The food was amazing, and it was a lovely experience.

“I also received flowers, delivered on the date of the anniversary, which was a lovely gesture.

“It’s the little things that you don’t expect which make you feel appreciated.”

Emma was working as a supervisor with Marks & Spencer before she joined Wetherspoon as a bar associate at The Wyndham Arms Hotel (Bridgend).

She explained: “I’m very sociable and like to chat. I found working in retail boring.

“I left and got a job with Wetherspoon as a stop-gap really and not expecting to enjoy it, but here I am 25 years later.”

Emma spent 23 years at The Wyndham Arms Hotel, working her way up to shift-manager level, before moving to The Sawyer’s Arms two years ago.

Emma said: “I had been at The Wyndham Arms Hotel for so long that it was like a security blanket. I knew everyone and everyone knew me.

“I was asked to move and did so reluctantly. However, I am now happy at Maesteg and the customers are so lovely, which really helps.

“It’s a nice pub, a lot bigger, and the beer garden is huge, so, with all the extra walking, I’ve dropped two stone since I’ve been here.”

Emma added: “So many companies have struggled or didn’t survive after the pandemic, yet Wetherspoon always seems to know how to react positively to any situation, change and adapt – which is key to success.” 

Emma concluded: “I love the company – and it’s why I have stayed so long.