The totally off-topic thread

[Flashback]

Was given a new contract today; not sure whether to be offended or amused. Decent pay rise, but massive cut in hours which puts me way behind where I was before in terms of pay. A new job can't come soon enough...

As long as it has a short notice period then nice to bridge the gap in the mean time I guess..

 

[serfty]

Arrived home from dinner at a nearby pub to find no power.

Neighbours indicate it's been the case since 7:15pm

Using solar garden lights inside currently.

 

[blackcat20]

As long as it has a short notice period then nice to bridge the gap in the mean time I guess..

Unfortunately not; notice period increases to 4 weeks, but that might be something to discuss. Ill have to take it until I find something better...

 

[TheEmu]

Using solar garden lights inside currently.

No doubt all the bright sparks will spot the electrical pun

 

[Flashback]

Unfortunately not; notice period increases to 4 weeks, but that might be something to discuss. Ill have to take it until I find something better...

Damn, one of those. Yeh, I had the same thing happen on my contract (although hours stayed the same and pay went up). It does make it more painful when looking though, especially as with most contracts they often want you to start yesterday.

 

[blackcat20]

Damn, one of those. Yeh, I had the same thing happen on my contract (although hours stayed the same and pay went up). It does make it more painful when looking though, especially as with most contracts they often want you to start yesterday.

If I can't negotiate it due to reduction of hours, then I have enough leave saved to give four weeks notice but be gone after two... The last person in my position did that, took long service leave and handed in their notice on the way out the door :shock:

 

[JohnK]

The last person in my position did that, took long service leave and handed in their notice on the way out the door :shock:

And what a way to go. Only 5 years and 4 months left.

 

[yo yo ma]

Supervising my registrar, RSI patient male in 30's didn't look difficult. No option to wake patient up. Two failed attempts by Reg, luckily we could BMV. Third attempt I took over :shock: Grade 4 view managed to intubate after rail-roading a tube over a blind bougie.

Great save! I have only spent one day in OT doing intubations but that was 5 years ago... I performed one ETT and 6 x LMA but since then have only used mannequins. Not the same feel and if you don't use it, you lose it. I wouldn't be too comfortable performing this now but if push came to shove, I would.

 

[Simo]

Great save! I have only spent one day in OT doing intubations but that was 5 years ago... I performed one ETT and 6 x LMA but since then have only used mannequins. Not the same feel and if you don't use it, you lose it. I wouldn't be too comfortable performing this now but if push came to shove, I would.

I had a customer in the shop today who was suppose to be on his way to hospital to be admitted but we spoke last week and his mobile phone contract was up today and he knew he would have a few days in hospital so he wanted time to get it all set up he got a call from the hospital as he was sitting at my desk as the doctor was saying I am here where are you. He had not been home yet to get his clothes either. He got an I phone 5

 

[Pushka]

We have our own business. No such thing as long service leave here but our employees get it.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I had a customer in the shop today who was suppose to be on his way to hospital to be admitted but we spoke last week and his mobile phone contract was up today and he knew he would have a few days in hospital so he wanted time to get it all set up he got a call from the hospital as he was sitting at my desk as the doctor was saying I am here where are you. He had not been home yet to get his clothes either. He got an I phone 5

Well at least he had his priorities correct

 

[Hvr]

Exactly. I hear Melbourne is good this time of the year.

Given we are in line for 10 days >30 degrees I might just disagree at the moment.

 

[blackcat20]

My boss was unimpressed to hear about my contract and has gone in to bat for me; fingers crossed I get my hours back.

 

[amaroo]

My boss was unimpressed to hear about my contract and has gone in to bat for me; fingers crossed I get my hours back.

Good luck.

BTW, don't you think its a little strange that your boss was not fully aware of your new contract

 

[QF WP]

They were the only reason I left the lounge in BNE. Without cheap BB cookies why go to QLD in the first place?

To go to AFF/FT functions or to meet me ...so that's why I haven't seen you

 

[blackcat20]

Good luck.

BTW, don't you think its a little strange that your boss was not fully aware of your new contract

Not really. He's a proper absent-minded middle-aged scientist. Spent all day yesterday negotiating with the Director but the detail of less hours was glossed over.

 

[JessicaTam]

To go to AFF/FT functions or to meet me ...so that's why I haven't seen you

You were the one who skipped dinner last time!

 

[blackcat20]

I got my improved contract (with pay rise)

 

[penegal]

I got my improved contract (with pay rise)

Good to hear

 

[blackcat20]

Good to hear

I'm very relieved. My boss refused to sign his contract until they fixed mine... Still got to do this job interview tomorrow...