She said she's escalating it as a "high risk" of me leaving and she will get back to me soon.
Let's see what happens.
Edit: absolutely wrecked today. Will be leaving early. Figure they owe me a few hours from the weekend?
Edit: She's spoken to the owner of what used to be the separate company. He's employed as SLT within the larger org.
He's taking it to to the committee asap.
Hate to say it, and I dont mean to be negative: But nothing you've told us thus far about these guys fills me with confidence that they are gonna do the right thing here.
It's very easy for older people to suffer fluid imbalances, especially adding in the hot weather and illness. Some IV rehydration and she'll be a new woman.
Tech in the office sits at his computer, but is always typing on his phone, with the little bleeps on (but he has his headphones in?). Drives me bonkers. Though just about everything is driving me bonkers today. I need to pull up my big girl pants and have another chat with my manager.
Accomodations for your disability in the work place, while completely valid and necessary, shouldn’t get to interfere with the accomodations needed for any other person in that office. If the noise is constant and loud, that probably ruins it for at least one other office tenant with a different disability.
His noise goes through his own headphones, or a non-noise related cue is found to give him the same kind of feedback he needs, to give him what he needs while not interfering with anyone else’s equally pressing needs
i mean this with all possible due respect: What the heck convinced you to buy them in the first place?
Was just sipping my coffee and you know what I didnt think? I didnt think "Man this would be much better with hints of processed corn"
They were at Savemore. It seemed such an odd concept I figure I'd give them a go. I missed the Mountain Dew Doritos and I kinda regret not trying them. I didn't finish the Coffee flavour packet.
It was definitely more processed corn with hints of coffee.
I appear to be crook again. Was alright late last week and just a bit tired over the weekend, very mild fever and sore throat again.
Hydralyte has once again fixed me up though, same as before. Weird.
One dinosaur fact I was reminded of yesterday is the Velociraptor was actually about the size of a turkey, and the dinosaurs we seen in Jurassic park are actually called Deinonychus. Michael Crichton chose the name instead because it sounded better.
Not only did he change the name, he met with the guy that discovered Deinonychus and told him he was changing the name of his dinosaur as well:
Deinonychus were featured prominently in Harry Adam Knight's novel Carnosaur and its film adaption, and Michael Crichton's novels Jurassic Park and The Lost World and their film adaptations, directed by Steven Spielberg. Crichton ultimately chose to use the name Velociraptor for these dinosaurs, rather than Deinonychus. Crichton had met with John Ostrom several times during the writing process to discuss details of the possible range of behaviors and life appearance of Deinonychus. Crichton at one point apologetically told Ostrom that he had decided to use the name Velociraptor in place of Deinonychus for his book, because he felt the former name was "more dramatic". Despite this, according to Ostrom, Crichton stated that the Velociraptor of the novel was based on Deinonychus in almost every detail, and that only the name had been changed.
Yes. There was an altercation, and Baku's quite sensitive on some topics. We hope he'll come back, as we miss him greatly. Other participant was briefly banned but we hope they'll keep contributing too.
Ah man… these sketchy types hanging around and doing weird shit all the time are really messing with my head -_-
The things they do are ‘petty’ and the things they steal are low value but I’ve gone back to having nightmares about break ins and struggling to sleep.
::: spoiler spoiler
There have been many break in attempts over the years while I’ve been home and I once chased an intruder out of my house. I’ve also faced a shitload of harassment/unprovoked aggression.
:::
It’s a shame that moving probably wouldn’t be the answer (though I’m still trying) because junkies/cooked people seem to be a problem everywhere in Melbourne now.
I prefer to keep to myself and mind my own but one day I’d like to fix my health and get absolutely jacked/strong so I could feel more confident in defending myself if need be.
Opinions needed! Eggplant parmigiana (well vege Parma because I also have some zucchini to use up).. usually I just slice and chuck it all in the baking dish raw but I understand this makes me a heathen.
Should I pre-fry? or pre-bake? or just go for it like I have before?
Edit: I had to cook up a bit more tomato sauce anyway so I fried (in minimal olive oil) the eggplant - just enough to brown it a little. I think the idea of precooking is to get the liquid out but I don't find modern eggplants overly liquidy or bitter 🤷🏻♀️. Anyway there now enough cheese on that beeatch that it probably doesn't matter 😎
To hell with pre-baking. If the aubergines are particularly liquidy, then scatter breadcrumbs between the layers. This does not prevent putting some breadcrumbs on top to soak up any fat that renders out of the cheese and turns deliciously brown and crunchy.
good idea. My verdict is that pre-cooking probably did help with the sogginess and if I am trying to make "good" eggplant parma I will do that again. But considering as its mostly a cheese delivery system that's faster than lasangne, I feel ok that the world won't end if I can't be arsed.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
Spoke to manager this morning.
She said she's escalating it as a "high risk" of me leaving and she will get back to me soon.
Let's see what happens.
Edit: absolutely wrecked today. Will be leaving early. Figure they owe me a few hours from the weekend?
Edit: She's spoken to the owner of what used to be the separate company. He's employed as SLT within the larger org. He's taking it to to the committee asap.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Hate to say it, and I dont mean to be negative: But nothing you've told us thus far about these guys fills me with confidence that they are gonna do the right thing here.
I'd keep on the seek path as a backup.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Oh definitely still interviewing for other places this week. And made about a dozen more applications this morning.
And theres the director dude I met the other day who's going to be my mentor.
At least I'll finally have an answer instead of being fucked around.
indisin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I get where you're coming from. But due to circumstances, right now the best option is to get the raise, stay for another 6 months then leave.
I can't do another probation right now. It's a very, very dangerous time for me. It's insanely stressful.
As difficult as work is right now, it's still less shit than jumping straight into another probation.
As long as I get the raise.
Otherwise, I'll take another offer straight away.
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I really appreciate it man. Let me have a think and get back to you :)
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Hey mate
I'm going to send you a PM in a sec
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
There is one other thing:
I might be getting one of our month by month clients to sign a 12 month contract. Their MRR is 105k.
For the moment, it's worth it for them to keep me happy.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
yes but that is *expected * of you. they are just the type of people to expect that rather than recognize the effort it took.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Agreed. And so I'll be holding off speaking to the client about it until they decide about my raise lol
Duenan@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Hope it all goes well for you and you hear back soon at least so you can start putting some steps in.
I unknowingly spoke to a board member today about my own employment worries. Ooops!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Thanks mate.
Sometimes it doesn't hurt for someonen to understand how you feel.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I saw you were working over the weekend. I hope you get the best possible outcome, whatever that ends up being
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks man. I can stretch myself to 45 hours a week for the number I've asked for.
But we'll see what happens.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Fireworks are going OFF in my hood. It's NYE all over again (Lunar New Year is tomorrow, so makes sense).
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
I've started implementing supervised open window time (with flyscreen)
Because someone can't help hanging from the fly screen and destroying them so I have to observe to make sure she doesn't fall through it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Cat pyramid.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
She's dorito shaped
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Almost looks like a Croquembouche from a distance.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Eagle@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
It's very easy for older people to suffer fluid imbalances, especially adding in the hot weather and illness. Some IV rehydration and she'll be a new woman.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Hope your grandma is OK. Gastro is no joke if you've got T2D, what with dehydration and all that. Keep calm and hope for the best.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
sending lots of best wishes to your grandma 💐
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hope she's okay. Big hugs for gran from me.
befed@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Delicious regular mince. Exquisite pre-diced frozen vegetables. Sensuous baked beans.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Luxurious instant pudding to follow.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Late work shifts suck. On 1130 to 730 this week. What it means though is that I can go get this for breakfast before work:
::: spoiler spoiler
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Our work is so late we return to base after midnight.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Sure is :)
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yum!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Goodnight everyone, and thanks for tolerating my endless chatter about work ❤️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Good night
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Tech in the office sits at his computer, but is always typing on his phone, with the little bleeps on (but he has his headphones in?). Drives me bonkers. Though just about everything is driving me bonkers today. I need to pull up my big girl pants and have another chat with my manager.
indisin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
If he’s disabled and needs the sounds, then they go through the headphones he’s already wearing. Not out into the general office
indisin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Accomodations for your disability in the work place, while completely valid and necessary, shouldn’t get to interfere with the accomodations needed for any other person in that office. If the noise is constant and loud, that probably ruins it for at least one other office tenant with a different disability.
His noise goes through his own headphones, or a non-noise related cue is found to give him the same kind of feedback he needs, to give him what he needs while not interfering with anyone else’s equally pressing needs
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Usually when that tech is in the office, I make sure I have my headphones handy because he's either talking non stop or tapping away on his phone.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Coffee Doritos review: They're more sweet corn chips than savoury, with a hint of coffee flavour. Zero hobbits, would not buy again.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
i mean this with all possible due respect: What the heck convinced you to buy them in the first place? Was just sipping my coffee and you know what I didnt think? I didnt think "Man this would be much better with hints of processed corn"
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
They were at Savemore. It seemed such an odd concept I figure I'd give them a go. I missed the Mountain Dew Doritos and I kinda regret not trying them. I didn't finish the Coffee flavour packet.
It was definitely more processed corn with hints of coffee.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Hrmm..
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I tried a raspberry twistie once. Never again
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
But….why
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I think they've replaced food scientists with AI.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks for taking one for the team and reviewing them! Even I wasn't tempted and I love weird flavouring of chips!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Much as I love to drink coffee, it doesn’t really sound pleasant.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
You should brave the coke oreos that have been on clearance next
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I think it's double stuffed grape oreos available at the moment. I don't really like oreos so I'll step aside for someone else to report on those.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Hayfever is kicking my arse today.
eatham@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Hello
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
🤙🍻🎇
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Hi. 😊
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I said I was gonna make my greasy mee goreng craving yesterday; I didn't - but I did make it today 😋
Was missing eggs/tofu but still not too bad. Can't beat real market fresh yellow noodles though vs the ones from the supahmahket
::: spoiler heck yeah
:::
Looks like it might be another day of fieldwork tomz but I have a psych sesh at 5pm so I'm gonna have to haul myself out of bed quite early 🥱
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
ooh looks good!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Love those types of noodles!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yummmm. #NoodleGang
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I love Mee Goreng. Nutritionally it's poor, but dam is it tasty.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah this is winning absolutely no health points but I've been having plenty of that the last few days, today I get to indulge!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Had a day of meetings and team activities & felt like I was in an episode of the IT Crowd.
Team team team
WE’RE A TEAM!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Go Team!! 📣
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Haha I think one of the in-charge people said that
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Sounds exactly what we did at work today.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I appear to be crook again. Was alright late last week and just a bit tired over the weekend, very mild fever and sore throat again. Hydralyte has once again fixed me up though, same as before. Weird.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
take care
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hope you feel better soon man :)
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
One dinosaur fact I was reminded of yesterday is the Velociraptor was actually about the size of a turkey, and the dinosaurs we seen in Jurassic park are actually called Deinonychus. Michael Crichton chose the name instead because it sounded better.
Not only did he change the name, he met with the guy that discovered Deinonychus and told him he was changing the name of his dinosaur as well:
From Wikipedia
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
TIL turkeys are as big as velociraptors were 😧
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Probably taste like chicken.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Probably a lot harder to catch. So I think they went extinct for different reasons than the dodo
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
spent the weekend doing so much housework I think today will be a self care day
first up, dying my hair blue black
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I’m on a much more enjoyable task this week (I’m good at this one!) and I’ve just put in a leave request for two weeks off. Yessss
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Yesterday off, all day appointment tomorrow, Friday day off....I'm having a 2 day week without realising.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Good night, sweet dreams
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Baku's gone again?
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 1y
Yes. There was an altercation, and Baku's quite sensitive on some topics. We hope he'll come back, as we miss him greatly. Other participant was briefly banned but we hope they'll keep contributing too.
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Oh man, i always miss this stuff then suddenly realise when i see the deleted posts checking older post comment sections.
Yeah, hopefully they're both back and happy again at some point. Cheers for the news.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Ah man… these sketchy types hanging around and doing weird shit all the time are really messing with my head -_-
The things they do are ‘petty’ and the things they steal are low value but I’ve gone back to having nightmares about break ins and struggling to sleep.
::: spoiler spoiler There have been many break in attempts over the years while I’ve been home and I once chased an intruder out of my house. I’ve also faced a shitload of harassment/unprovoked aggression.
:::
It’s a shame that moving probably wouldn’t be the answer (though I’m still trying) because junkies/cooked people seem to be a problem everywhere in Melbourne now.
I prefer to keep to myself and mind my own but one day I’d like to fix my health and get absolutely jacked/strong so I could feel more confident in defending myself if need be.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah, I don’t like my sketch collective either. Shame, because where I LIVE is great. It’s just the volume of sketchy shit.
There’s no easy answer, sorry Melbs
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Yup. The actual place can be good but the people can make it unliveable.
This is why we can’t have nice things
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Alright, need to remember it's Tuesday and not Monday. Once I get into that groove I should be good
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Opinions needed! Eggplant parmigiana (well vege Parma because I also have some zucchini to use up).. usually I just slice and chuck it all in the baking dish raw but I understand this makes me a heathen.
Should I pre-fry? or pre-bake? or just go for it like I have before?
Edit: I had to cook up a bit more tomato sauce anyway so I fried (in minimal olive oil) the eggplant - just enough to brown it a little. I think the idea of precooking is to get the liquid out but I don't find modern eggplants overly liquidy or bitter 🤷🏻♀️. Anyway there now enough cheese on that beeatch that it probably doesn't matter 😎
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I like to give then a quick bake first. I don't know why. It's just how I've always done it.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
i lightly brush thick slices with olive oil then grill them
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah that's basically what I do but oven because I've got it on anyway.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
To hell with pre-baking. If the aubergines are particularly liquidy, then scatter breadcrumbs between the layers. This does not prevent putting some breadcrumbs on top to soak up any fat that renders out of the cheese and turns deliciously brown and crunchy.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
good idea. My verdict is that pre-cooking probably did help with the sogginess and if I am trying to make "good" eggplant parma I will do that again. But considering as its mostly a cheese delivery system that's faster than lasangne, I feel ok that the world won't end if I can't be arsed.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Weekend was pretty chilled. Bit worried about that forecast though! Supposed to go camping weekend after next.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Toot toot, If anyone would like to contribute to the noble pursuit of science, you can contribute your observations to this gassy project Chart your fart
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
and good night everyone, sweet dreams 😘
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Falling asleep here in a conference.
They’re going overtime as well.
We’re almost 30 mins over time schedule.
Can’t be good for the rest of the day.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yo
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Sup?
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Greetings Mother.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
meow
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Woof!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Word
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Beep Beep 🚚
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Honey toast, a cup of tea and the finest fruit in the shop please, dear
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍯🍞☕️🥭
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I just can't decide 😞🤔
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🥔
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Ok I decided. Braised beef brisket noodle soup please