Dudley Building Society worker says goodbye after 47 years
Dudley Building Society has said an emotional farewell to a woman who has worked for them for 47 years.
Meg Pottinger, from Gornal, has worked for the society since 1974.
The team dressed in 70s themed outfits to say goodbye, throwing back to the year that Meg began her journey with the society.
Meg, 64, said: “During my time at Dudley Building Society I’ve built great friendships with both my colleagues and our members.
"I’ve seen four different chief executives, the introduction of computers, and lots of changes within the local community.
“It’s been an honour to serve our members over the years, and some of my best memories have been supporting our local community.
"When I first applied for a Junior position at Dudley Building Society people told me that a job at a building society is a job for life, and this has definitely been true for me!”
To commemorate the occasion, Meg opened the first savings account for Bobby, the baby of Sam Ward who is the commercial director at the society currently on maternity leave.
Sam also had her very first savings account opened by Meg when she was a child.
She said: “Meg has served generations of members at Dudley Building Society, so it seemed fitting that she would be the person to open my son’s first savings account.
"Meg was my first introduction to the society when I was a child, so I’m sad to see her go, but I wish her all the best for her retirement!”
Jeremy Wood, chief executive at the society, added: “Meg has been a constant face at our branches for quite a few years now and she’s been just as energetic in the last few years as I’m sure she was when she started. She’ll be missed by her friends on both sides of the branch counter.”
