The totally off-topic thread

[JessicaTam]

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

It is impressive that your boss tied themselves to keeping you. Kudos.

 

[Hvr]

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

That would engender so much loyalty and goodwill from me. I've never had a boss who would do that for me.

 

[JohnK]

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

Why? That has to be a lot better than walking out of the office on what is a relatively fine day to catch the train home and by the time you get off the train it is pissing down.

And no umbrella....

 

[Hvr]

Why? That has to be a lot better than walking out of the office on what is a relatively fine day to catch the train home and by the time you get off the train it is pissing down.

And no umbrella....

Heck no, I love cold rainy days and rarely use an umbrella anyway.

 

[Flashback]

Heck no, I love cold rainy days and rarely use an umbrella anyway.

You'd love London

 

[JohnK]

Heck no, I love cold rainy days and rarely use an umbrella anyway.

So you should have stayed in Canberra!

 

[tuapekastar]

So you should have stayed in Canberra!

Just what I was thinking but you beat me to it!

 

[tuapekastar]

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

I hope he doesn't play for Australia!

Note: I see there was a good outcome.

 

[docjames]

I have just spent an hour in an HR/payroll nightmare.

Seriously, if i can understand your bizarro system and work out what i should be paid, how come you cant!

 

[SeatBackForward]

I have just spent an hour in an HR/payroll nightmare.

Seriously, if i can understand your bizarro system and work out what i should be paid, how come you cant!

Dont get me started about HR....I coin the phrase "Value Deduct" as their add to our organisation.

 

[Simo]

Well at least he had his priorities correct

His doctor is one of my customers so when I see him next I will have a joke with him about it.

He will see the funny side of it all by then.

 

[blackcat20]

It is impressive that your boss tied themselves to keeping you. Kudos.

That would engender so much loyalty and goodwill from me. I've never had a boss who would do that for me.

He's definitely won back a few brownie points after some poor behaviour last month. We get on well but he can be hard to work with sometimes.

I did tell him that I had an interview today so he is aware that there is still a possibility I might leave, but that I do enjoy working there and would prefer to stay as long as I got the improved contract. Interview went well so I guess its just a wait and see now...

 

[jetlagger]

Reliving the grandeur of flying.. Circa 1930's
Can anyone recognise these two? :mrgreen:

 

[Hvr]

So you should have stayed in Canberra!

I like living in my own home and not dealing with scumbag real estate agents as a tenant. In fact even as a landlord it wasn't all that good.

 

[anat0l]

Reliving the grandeur of flying.. Circa 1930's
Can anyone recognise these two? :mrgreen:

Certainly ain't Orville and Wilbur Wright

 

[tuapekastar]

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Reliving the grandeur of flying.. Circa 1930's
Can anyone recognise these two? :mrgreen:

Couple of grizzled old aviators no doubt!

 

[Hvr]

Couple of grizzled old aviators no doubt!

I'll go out on a wing here and suggest they look rather plane. Now I'll high tail it.

 

[JohnK]

I like living in my own home and not dealing with scumbag real estate agents as a tenant. In fact even as a landlord it wasn't all that good.

I agree with you. I have been at my current place for ~5 years and they still want a new contract signed for 12 months each time. It makes them look good in the eyes of the landlord.

I would really feel more comfortable to be able to leave at any time with reasonable notice. e.g. 4 weeks, 2 months etc. If I sign a contract in September and get sacked/retrenched/leave in December then if I want to break lease I need to pay 1 month penalty and continue to pay rent until the property is tenanted. What incentive do real estates have to rent a property with another 9 months remaining on lease? None.

And some people find it difficult to understand why people some refer to real estate agents as "snakes in the grass". Enough said....

 

[Pushka]

I would really feel more comfortable to be able to leave at any time with reasonable notice. e.g. 4 weeks, 2 months etc. ....

Our tenants have been in our place for almost 2 years. Originally they were on a 12 month lease but we've agreed to a month by month plan. He is chief engineer at a major Government project. They need to give just one month notice then they can leave. They are great tenants and so far they've been there an additional 12 months. Surely you can go on a lease plan like that?

 

[docjames]

We did the same for our tenant.

I think you need to approach the agent and ask for monthly.

The risk for you is that it's easier for them to get you out, or increase the rent.

They may also try and ask for $10-$20/wk more.