Adam Irving - 2017-2021 Additions
2017 References
Employment and IT Work
- Hired at £15/hr for book packaging work by DI
- Provided IT support and technical assistance
Office Access and Personal Treatment
- Given access to DI's office for work purposes
- Subject to ongoing personal tension with DI despite work relationship
Family Dynamics - August 2017 Crisis
Major family confrontation over DI's treatment of Adam, with Paloma defending him:
August 15, 2017 - Paloma's ultimatum to DI:
"Last night was awful. Adam came back and you ignored him as always - not even so much as a 'hello'. To me it is incomprehensible that you can treat your grandson this way. You have been treating him this way now for years and I have tried numerous times to talk to you about it and to ask you to be at the very least diplomatic with him."
"Adam wanted me to ask you to leave last night. I told him that I would talk to you today... Unfortunately, it is best that you don't stay here tonight Daddy as I really can't have my son thinking anymore that I condone the way you reject and treat him."
September 2017 Financial Advice
- Provided practical financial advice to DI regarding Norwegian Airlines for cheaper USA flights
- Demonstrated business acumen and cost-saving awareness
October 2017 Office Organization
- Worked with Paloma to reorganize DI's office space
- Involved in inventory management and stock control discussions
2019 References
Continued Family Presence
- Regular presence at family gatherings and meals
- Living situation with Paloma and accompanying dog Raffi
Business Involvement
- Continued involvement in DI's business operations
- Received draft notices and business documents for review
Personal Interests
- Noted as reader of serious historical works (The Wages of Destruction by Adam Tooze)
2021 References
Pandemic Period Responsibilities
- Took on increased responsibilities during COVID-19 restrictions
- Involved in business continuity planning
Dog Care and Family Dynamics
- Managed family dog care arrangements
- Coordinated with DI on practical matters despite ongoing personal tensions
Business Operations
- Involved in packaging and distribution when other staff unavailable
- Consulted on business decisions when Paloma unavailable
Key Themes 2017-2021
Professional Competence
Despite personal tensions, Adam consistently demonstrated:
- Technical and IT skills
- Business acumen and cost awareness
- Reliability in work responsibilities
- Ability to step up during family/business crises
Family Defender - Paloma's Protection
Paloma repeatedly defended Adam against DI's rejection:
- "your total lack of humanity towards Adam makes it completely unbearable"
- "you chose to have no relationship at all with him despite knowing the horrible suffering he has as a result of the rejection he received from his father"
Bicycle Incident
Referenced in family discussions but specific details require further diary research.
Quotes
2017
- "Adam came back and you ignored him as always - not even so much as a 'hello'" (Paloma, August 15, 2017)
- "Adam wanted me to ask you to leave last night" (Paloma, August 15, 2017)
- "Paloma said you were going to fly to Florida soon. Take a look at https://www.norwegian.com airlines, they have tickets for £300/400 instead of £1500 with BA" (Adam, September 2017)
2019
- "Adam there with Raffi" (Multiple family dinner references)
- "I send this Draft Notice to Adam for comments" (Business consultation)
2021
- "Adam came and picked up the dog. It wrecked my working day" (Dog care coordination)
- "Adam was wondering" (Business planning during pandemic)
Cross-References