On that subject, I was reading about something called "The Fourth Turning" last night which is pretty interesting theory.
Also pretty scary if it turns out to be legit.
On that subject, I was reading about something called "The Fourth Turning" last night which is pretty interesting theory.
Also pretty scary if it turns out to be legit.
It’s pretty cool yeah. Think it was predicted to peak in 2020 (arguably not wrong) then culminate with some sort of economic restructuring later in the decade. Bring it on.
Just means more people will chance their arm with state benefits.
Actually true.Originally Posted by Boydy
Without wanting to be too scathing, from initial investigation The Fourth Turning [or Strauss-Howe Generational Theory] sounds a bit like reversed engineered [or teleological] deterministic claptrap.
It may well be, but it's interesting and there does appear to be some logic to it. Time will tell.
So this new starter claims to be really academic (basically enjoys reading) yet yesterday said 'learning curb' out loud, and uses the wrong your/you're on Teams chat.
Also told me she's not interested in the admin side of things and wants to research the impact of social media on mental health. Err, do that in your own time, love; you're here to do my admin.
I'm a twit
She included her pronouns in her CV, didn't she?
Baz donned by his own underling.
Shouldn't have hired based on looks.
Pink hair and a nose ring for sure.
Absolutely didn’t. My pick was a very attractive non-Caucasian milf.
Who we ended up with is a really lovely person, just not a great fit so far. She has already paid her Christmas Do deposit though.
I'm a twit
Don't be a jobsworth, Keeks. If you didn't want to work with people coming down/off their tits, you shouldn't have applied for Mr Manager in a job partly based in Berlin.
Barney's last day is tomorrow. He just sent a goodbye email to the whole company. Some excerpts:
Working with each one of you has been an amazing journey, filled with unforgettable experiences and friendships. I've learned so much from our collaboration, and I'll carry those lessons with me as I venture into a new career path as a Telecommunications Engineer – a complete change!
For any immediate needs or questions in my absence, please reach out to anyone in the sales team. They'll provide the same level of dedication and expertise you've come to expect.
Although I'll miss our day-to-day interactions, I'm excited about the adventures that lie ahead. I wish each of you ongoing success, both personally and professionally.
ChatGPT giving the true personal touch.
78.39% AI GPT
He wrote the part about reaching out, apparently.
I'm a twit
How long has he worked there?
Five years exactly.
The adventures that lie ahead?
Is he expecting some kind of Confessions of a Telecommunications Engineer life?
On that subject, what's happened to Magic?
He died.
Baccine complications.
Gubbed again.
I wish Barney every success in his new career.
He's finally gone now. Had the limpest handshake ever, and tried to take his company laptop with him on the way out. RIP.
In his card I wrote 'I will miss you to some extent'.
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Im looking at picking up some extra income, sitting at home on my laptop a few hours on the weekend. Other than pr0n. What options are there?
Fraud.
I'm a twit
Jesus.
Things that definitely happened. Far too polite to actually do that.
He'll get the joke and laugh. Only that morning he was saying to someone else (in my earshot) how I'd never bother myself to have a drink with him outside work. The inferiority complex is real and he knows it.
I was going to say that's pretty standard leaving card bants. It is where I'm from, anyway. You cheeky Essex boy, Jimmy. Chino's, loafers and no socks. Meet you at 'spoons.
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“I’ll miss you at first” is the go to.
I prefer "Who?"
I like ahappy birthdayor similar in there to let them know you care
Mine's usually a variation on, "All the best."
We had loads of fun this morning. While Barney was here, four of us shared 25% each of the domestic sales commission pot, as we are the ones who handle those sales. Barney having departed, the sales manager pulled in the remaining three of us: me, Dave 1 and Dave 2. Dave 1 is a very solid geezer; Dave 2 is a bitch, and on this occasion was dialling in as he decided to work from home having had a 'rough night', something he does a lot. Anyway, the boss told us that we'll be going up to 33% each of the pot without Barney, but that we need to organise things so that at least two of us are always in the office, as one person dealing with all the phone traffic isn't fair on them. Dave 2 - as mentioned, from home - decided that this would be a good time to suggest that he handles more UK orders than the other two of us and therefore deserves more of the pot.
The lols were long and lustrous.
It's great that you've already found a new Barney.
I've been busy trying to start my own business.
What in?
An online one. It involves collecting data from users and selling it to business. The catch is the users have to put the data in themselves.
It's for specific groups and will be sold to a specific industry.
I've no coded my landing page to register interest and if I get enough I'll seek investment to build. Desperate to keep it out of the hands of VC though, I'd rather the investment came from affected communities.
How are you marketing your landing page?
I need to finish it first, then I'll be marketing it at the consumer users in the first instance as without them I'll have nothing to sell.
I'm doing validation in the meantime with the industry.
Socials, online communities, prominent influencers in said communities.
Post it here so we can provide valuable data.
Someone's gotta fill the void now that Brand is going to jail
Gubbed 2: GDPR Boogaloo
The Baxxine Chronicles.
She Turned the Bandwidth Against Me.
My place last year changed their absence policy. Levels were through the roof so they made it a lot more horrid to combat it. I was on a written warning when they did this but was riding it out. Managed to get to just about a month before it expired when the chest problems I had in May-ish happened. The problem being is that they give absolutely zero fucks why you are off(unless it's a childcare emergency). You were not at work for any reason and it's an absence. If you're already on a warning and have a single further occasion of absence for whatever reason, you're in for disciplinary action again and onto the next highest warning.
Well despite having been signed off by my GP for the May incident, I was pushed to a final warning, which I appealed and was still upheld. Cut to August and I felt shit again so visited the doctor, who has started monitoring my blood pressure etc, but told me I was best to take my self-cert days and go back to work. While I was off I tried to help out at home and almost immediately pulled a muscle in the bottom of my back. Probably manageable if I had an office job, but I do not, so my GP signed me off and I was off for near a month.
That's lead to today being up for dismissal. Leaving the place would be strange after 8 years, but it's not that, that would overly bother me. It's the potential for a lot of bad conversations with the Universal Credit people that will come next that does. They expect I think 30 hours of work(or a total income of just over £1000 between you) per month to be happy to leave you to it.
My Mrs is a teaching assistant and as such doesn't get pay in August because the schools aren't open. As soon as she didn't get paid as expected in August they were demanding to know why and what she was doing to find a job to pick the extra back up. That's one thing, but if they decide to they can start withholding money and include sanctions once they find out I was fired.
So in short, if I'm fired I could be very screwed.
#SweatshopDiaries
Those health problems sound stress related. Take it as a blessing and get yourself a fresh start at a better place. Is the money outstanding or can you just get a shop/delivery job and be okay?
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