The 60 minutes bit on the CFMEU and ties to gangs was pretty interesting. As someone who has worked on sites for several years, it comes as no surprise.
I really hope someone drops the hammer on the dodgy shit. Site culture needs a reboot, but that will take years and years.
careful voicing that opinion online. I got jumped on for my comment on the other site calling out that I thought the union would take a dim view to having both a CFMEU bumper sticker next to a “Fuck off were full” sticker. And yes, It was on a ford ranger. Because of course it was.
The other site is more hellbent on blaming the government for not doing anything about this.
This whole thing is a perfect shit show where there are many guilty parties.
I’m pro union, but some union members are fuck wits that would not survive in the real world.
It’s weird, I’ve got an overall positive view on the CFMEU as my dad was involved in the union as a rep (BLF) on several sites as I grew up. He faced consequences from employers for taking on this role, but it was an important one. In the 70’s/80’s, the construction industry was a terribly unsafe place to work and my dad contributed to a lot of safety changes that have since become industry standards and policies. He’s proud of the work he did for the union and I’m proud of him for what he sacrificed to keep his coworkers alive.
To see what the union has become is hurtful, but I still see them as an overall force for good in the world.
I receive a call from a random QLD landline number.
Person: I’m [name] from [company]
Me: What’s the purpose of this call?
Person: I can’t tell you, first I need to confirm your identity.
You call ME and can’t tell me why you’re calling until I divulge my personal information? I told this person you can say something very generic about the call reason just so I can confirm you are who you say you are before I hand over my PI, but she refused citing their stupid policies. So I ended the call.
My company has this too, pretty awkward. I normally already spoke to the person and I start with “Hi it’s Force, I spoke you last week about X - before I can go any further though I do need to ask you for X Y Z.”. Lots of ppl still prefer to end the call and call back on our main phone number though, which is fair enough
At least you give some details, that would have been enough for me. This person gave me absolutely nothing except her name and company, and it’s not someone I had ever dealt with.
yeah nope no chance. You call me outta the blue and ask for info is gonna be a big fat no.
I’ve had callers tell me I am rude for not answering questions
I just hang up
Nope, I’m giving nothing the caller doesn’t already have. I will confirm they have correct info if they provide it, however. This is just basic phone security - no competent company would expect a cold call recipient to start giving them information.
And if they’re not competent, I have no business talking to them.
That means centrelink is not competent. I have had them call and ask for my details
That means centrelink is not competent.
I am not changing my comment, except maybe to broaden it from “company” to “organisation”. 😃
Early morning pigeons are not as cool as a flock of rainbow lorikeets
Reoccurring repeat dream last night. In my dream I think I can opening and hitting treasure chests of some sort and more would appear and they were supposed to do something after I bashed them open but it would start from scratch and the who process would repeat.
It felt endless as well and felt like the dream was going on for hours on end.
Feeling more tired than I should to be honest today.
The work laptop just isn’t turning on now back in the office. It seems to be on but no video signal anywhere. Can I go home and work from my computer there?
You can have the day off, it’s our fault not yours 👍
Don’t you love it when office equipment just fails in the office.
My work laptop takes forever to connect to work wi-fi. Works great when plugged into the hub, but struggles with wi-fi in meeting rooms
Such convenience.
Top of the morning to you 💚
A spot in my tea maybe
First tracksuit day of the year!!! Rest of the week might be too warm, but it’s nearly long sleeve time.
Let us all rejoice.
yep also in trackies. Was last night too. Shits insane, I dont remember there ever being such a “push and pull” between the seasons like this. Usually summer just fades.
Sweltering on Saturday, rugged up on Sunday. Happy autumn everyone!!!
You’re 100% right. Usually it’s hot, then hot with cool nights, then warm, then warm with cool nights, then just cool.
Now it’s hot, then cold. Very little cool in between.
I’m cold!
We spoke to Patrick. He is very happy about your performance. He sent these:
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Ooh delightful thank you
Oh yeah, it’s the day off for lent too if anyone is following it closely.
We wissssh to register a complaint 🐍
Your call is very important to us. Please hold.
There’s not enough rain in Oklahoma
To wash the sins out of that house
The fabled “void worm”.
First of the back cushions for the armchiair is complete, the 2nd one is half way.
Looks amazing. Nicely done!
Today in class, we spoke about the whole male supremacy thing that’s been going on in schools since the rise of Tik Tok. The government started an intervention about ten years ago on respectful relationships, and the evaluations on it are inconclusive - it’s difficult to evaluate something that realistically can’t be measured objectively. Students come from different backgrounds. We can only control what we expose them to in the classroom.
So now I’m doing some thinking on what I can do in this area. Research ensues.
I gotta say, part of it speaks to entitled young men. 25 years ago when I was trying to get laid and struggling I looked at what I could improve about myself rather than blaming women for not being interested. If I could give 15 yo me some advice on the topic it would be to keep doing what you’re doing. Treating women like people and being a good friend got me laid way more than I ever expected given my younger self’s self-esteem. That and loving someone harder won’t make them any more interested, take the no and move on.
Life lessons, wish I could tell my 15 year old self a few things as well.
Compression gloves are on too. Been months since I’ve had stiff fingers and hands like this.
Why you do this to us Melbourne?
I love cold nights!!!
I’ve missed these so much and it’s not even that cold!
I got to say it!
“The chaotic situation your organisation finds itself in, is due to the decisions made by your leadership regarding my raise request”.
God that felt good lol
what was the reaction?
“mate, mate, what’s done is done”
did you walk out at that point?
it’s moot
lol ooh burn!
