Daily Discussion Thread: 😔 🌆 ⛺ Thursday, October 10, 2024

Just had some good news - my younger boy Nick (who works at NASA at Cape Canaveral) is safe. He and his wife and my granddaughter did the smart thing and evacuated. Currently in LA. I have been so worried. But all are safe and well.

That must be a huge relief.
Sidenote: how awesome to be working at NASA.
- I am insanely proud of him. Given that he started as an apprentice cos school and him could not agree. And proud of his brother too for different reasons. Give me a few drinks and I'll take all the credit for their success.
- I've heard it's out of this world.
sorry you have a son who works for NASA?! How has that NOT come up before?!?!?!
- Talk about burying the lede here! :D
- Did back on reddit once.
Am glad to hear they've gotten out - I've been watching live updates out of total fascination.
Very good to hear :)
Grand. I’m glad they’re clear
Good to hear.
Glad to hear they’ve safe.
You must have been so worried.
That is awesome and I'm glad they had the sense to get out.
That’s a relief
Fantastic!

I have been asked to sit on an interview panel for a position that I know my boss has applied for.

If he gets the job, I have good shot at getting his.

I pointed this out to the hiring manager and they see nothing wrong with it. Ethics shmethics I guess.

What is: Conflict of Interest? 😂
- I declined the invite, despite the advice. No sense in two people getting axed over breaches.

This one's been going since the late 1800's was my late great aunt's from down in Warrnambool.

When she passed she left a fair few plants to the p's and also her beach combing spoils to meeee (which I really need to display). i only met her when I was a young kid in the late 80's but she hoarded everything. The sad thing was that there was a falling out between the siblings (2 sisters and a brother or my grandfather) and the sisters never spoke to each other after their parents' estate was broken up. She was a lovely lady apparently and had a huge green thumb.

My nan has a similar story. doesn't speak to her sister at all. She dosent/didnt like to talk about. Ironic. cause now I dont talk to my mum or her. Guess it runs in the family.

I haven't been as active on here because I wanted to sit down and type out what's been going on at work properly.

I'm still going through my performance support agreement. The first period of it went for a month, the second only went for two weeks. I was expecting to to go for the same amount of time so I didn't do everything I was supposed to for that period and it caught me off-guard.

I'm currently on my second written warning and I can't see myself getting through this. Something always comes up, or something goes wrong, or it feels like they point out something else I'm not doing that wasn't brought up before.

If I wrote this all out two weeks ago I would have been more upset and frantic, but it's like I'm at the Acceptance stage now. I'm putting in for other jobs and fully project managing my job hunt. I've just accepted the 18th may be my last day, and honestly my notice period is the biggest thing stopping me from moving on to work I'd rather do, even if it's just temporary.

Things have been going alright at work the last couple of weeks, but that's also because there hasn't been as much for me to do. Best case scenario is they decide to keep me on and I can leave on my own terms and get my leave paid out. I've decided that I don't want to work here, I don't want to work under my manager, and I don't want to use Marketing Cloud anymore.

I've found some roles where I could make things work, and they're much more in line with what I want to do. The job I have should be easy, but it's amazing how a job were you work from home clicking things on a screen can be made so frustrating and stressful.

It's a very traumatic, emotional thing to go through. I hope your next steps provide relief, and a more satisfying job.
- I had a sliding doors moment a few years ago where I could have taken a 12 month contract at the government department I was in or my first Marketing Cloud role.
  I know the grass always seems greener but I was good at that work and enjoyed it, I've been thinking about how things would have turned out differently if I took that role instead
🤞
Good luck.
I was on one of these performance plans at my last job. What I learned from my experience - once you are on a plan, there's rarely any coming back. It's a road to the end, how quickly that happens is up to you. The microscope is on you and they will find any fault to make you want to leave. I was also not busy for a lot of my plan period, because the work was going to other people instead of me, to increase the feeling of worthlessness (although I was happy to get paid to do very little). My mental health and confidence in my work took an absolute battering. I'm glad you've decided to move on.
- That's what I've come to realise. The biggest mistake I've made is not putting more effort into leaving sooner. I've put time into applications for jobs I actually want and I know recruiters who can put me forward for roles when I don't have a notice period.
  One of the biggest things for me is even if I got through this period, I still have to work at the same place and be managed by the same person

A perfectly baked croissant

So apparently about half of my fellow students got a WAI for their 4 modules (8 assessments) last term, or were very late submitting them. Teachers ripped into the class about last assessment submissions, how this isn't high school, and they won't be chasing shit anymore. That this was pretty close to the worst the teachers had seen.

I'm just twiddling my thumbs, with my 8 passes and positive feedback, being like "doo doo doo" 👀

I don't even understand how, they had so much class time to come in and get help lol. I even offered help and had a few people take me up on it, so I'm not sure how this happened.

I shouldn't laugh at them, and I'm not really, but damn. Damn.
\ Maybe being a "mature-aged student" does help considerably with this sort of school work... 🤷🏼‍♀️

lol. When I was mature age doing Ag. science I laughed at the kids who couldn't read a grid system map. Had no shame about that.
Also putting an = in an excel cell was like magic to them.
I shouldn't laugh either but it made me wonder what the fuck they were taught in HS.
- It's actually wild tbh, I have no idea what HS is like and I imagine with the state of the world, the prevalence of social media, and a lack of care in their own education, and a lack of curiosity is driving it.
  I have heard anecdotally, that HS students are generally really inattentive and rude in classrooms these days. I do wonder what will happen to them when they finish up and enter "the real world". Will they still receive a pass? Or will reality provide them harsh truths? Will they take on the lessons and change, or double down?
  That excel thing also blew the minds of my 50+yo coworkers and bosses at my last job. Millennials do be surrounded by some silly people, god.

All I can think about right now is going and buying potatoes and things to eat with potatoes after work on Friday, then spending the whole weekend eating potatoes

- I'm finally going to do it 🥲
You might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds ...
- If I want to go on a bender over the weekend I'm allowed to do that. I'm an adult
The CEO is disappointed that you are not thinking about your family — The Company.
- That sounds ominous.
You have the number one best attribute for a Russian troll worker, a love of potat because that's what you're paid

I just had one of those naps where you don't know who you are when you wake up lol

Actually looking forward to work tomorrow. After having spent so long at home this year, I can't stand it.

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How much toilet paper does Fluffy end up going through? Seems like quite a lot?
- 1 roll a week. Which isn't too bad, but it absolutely is weird lol
If you posted this as a dating profile pic in the great TP shortage of 2020 just imagine how many hits you'd get.
- Emperor of the bog roll

Took a 2nd day off to recover from migraine. Nice to just relax a little from work stress. Plus get to practice a bit more for next week.

gentle hugs, migraines can be very tiring. You're doing the right thing by resting.

So thankful for TAFE, a purpose.

The holidays were nice, but man, I was going crazy

Hey baby, are you today's date because you're 10/10.

Is that a boner in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
I'm today's date because I'm shrivelled up and old.
Yes, he is 😝

I'm all for dogs under control and all that, but if you ride your bike directly through an off lead area and then yell at the dogs that bark at you and try to kick them you can go get fucked.

Hole bored ⛏️ ⛏️ ⛏️ ⛏️

...fuck now I gotta dig trenches.

Had to sorry

What a stunning day outside

My thighs are achy today. Too much dancing around yesterday.

I need to do it more often

Ah thanks for reminding me. I'm going to see how much an oculus costs these days.
- How would you feel about a meta quest?
  I’m using a psvr 1 unit.

I’ve been straight up bawling because I can see Melbcat getting old… and then she ran at full speed out of the back room to the screen door.

Was there a bad cat she scared away? The world will never know.

She's just proving she's still a spry lady :D
So many hugs.
You think they're old and you feel bad and then they fucking scale the cutains and parkour off the ceiling at mach 5
- She is definitely slowing down and getting creakier.
  She’s still happy… eating, affectionate, curious about birds outside and moving around. But it’s a spectre. I might consider adding cbd into her regime and will be watching over the coming years to ensure she’s still okay and enjoying life.

baking soda vinegar hot water plunger ftw

I think you can just eat more fibre, bit kinder to the back passage
- it's alright there's always dishwasher tablets

Head is being done in incrementally

New starters?

Happy hayfever day to all those who celebrate!! 💨🍃🌿

I personally don't like to limit celebrating this to just the one day apparently 😅

Welcome to Thirsty Thursday! On this day, to encourage hydration, the Company provides free water refill for staff who bring their own water containers. Please note that water may only be consumed during break times.

Also a reminder that bathroom breaks are only permitted during scheduled break times. Any time taken for unscheduled bathroom breaks must be made up by working back at the end of the day.
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It's a small win, but I finally made something for dinner last night that both kids liked!

Multikid satisfaction is no small feat, especially if they're close enough to contrary each other
- We always had red meat vs. chicken conflict. Unfortunately my mother and sister both preferred red meat, so I was usually the loser.
  It also meant I got labelled as fussy, wheras it turns out just had different tastes - my sister is actually the fussy one, possibly because she was always served things she liked and never had to challenge her preferences at all. Once we were adults it became clear that I only have a couple of things I won't eat and constantly try new things, whereas my sister had a massive list of things she avoids (including anything new!)
That's it, you've peaked for the week!
- I'd say the month actually. Also almost guaranteed they won't like it the next time I cook the same dish.

Hurricane stuff.

I've been on the edges of 2 hurricanes/super storms in America, in Florida and Michigan.

In Florida , it was about a week before it landed and there was already so much rain, I saw tornados on the horizon.

In Michigan the day the superstorm came the wind was so strong, the wind wasn't fast, but it was strong and pushed me. I got home from the pub just in time before it got worse. The streets were empty. That strength really surprised me.

We were hit by a typhoon in the Western Pacific area. Very loud, very scary. Sleeping was nearly impossible. Winds were 230 km/h. I watched someone’s roof blowing down the street. Luckily we were living in a structure rated for those types of things. Power and water was out for weeks after.
I've been through a couple of cyclones up north. Worst was a cat 3 and that was pretty full on. You can't explain how eerie the eye is when it goes over and the RAIN. We are lucky we have the building standards we do in Aus and the lower population density. I don't remember tornadoes though. I wonder if that's a gulf of Mexico thing.

Hmm have not made silverside in a while. Maybe a nice mustard sauce 🤔

Spread hot english mustard on the corned beef then drown with parsley sauce. Accompanied with mash potato, cabbage and carrot. Please don't fuck with tradition.
- I’ll have you know young Miss, I will be fucking heavily with tradition. It’s an imperative.
- Subscribed.

Melbcat has her little hip and leg resting on the hot water bottle. She gets Solensia monthly and daily pain meds but I can see the stiffness 😭

My old baby

I’m not sure that was available when my old Miss needed it. She got Synovan for arthritis from her knee reconstruction. Seemed to help a bit.
- I didn’t know about Synovan, thanks. I’ll remember it if there’s any issues with Solensia
gentle hugs

Visited the NICU today for one of my units. Can't believe I was that small. It's amazing how medical advances have made it possible for very preterm babies to have a higher chance of survival.

On day 3 continuing an online argument (on that other site) with someone around the banning of nazi hand gestures in Victoria (in light of the recent court case).

I'm totally for the ban, the other person doesn't believe government should ban body movements and expressions.

My pettiness and stubborn nature will not let this go.

After learning about the atrocities of WWII in school, I never thought I would see real life Nazis, and that they aren't being killed on sight.
I think we should go a step further than banning nazi salutes, we should be allowed to lock up any self-proclaimed nazi. How is it okay?? I used to have dreams about killing Nazis in war, how am I this close to realising those childhood dreams!? Wtf.
Edit: also stopped telling anyone I'm half-German. I school I used to be called Nazi, in not inviting that shit back on myself again bahaha
- The argument against the ban is usually 'government shouldn't ban a single gesture' or 'what if they start banning other body movements'.
  If Germany can ban this gesture and punish people doing it, so can we quite easily.
- I was at school with the Red Baron’s granddaughter. She wore SS uniform to the formal. Try getting away with that now…
I think we should reverse the ban. its stupid.
its too hard to hit a nazi in the face with a shovel when they are in prison or before the courts.
- I imagine most sentences would be heavy probation and fines. Neither of which prevent a good shovelling to the head.
Sounds like arguing with a brick wall to be honest.
Your energy might be better spent on something else.
- Honestly, I'm having a bit of fun. Probably more frustrating for them :)
  I'm cruising at work right now and have tomorrow off, so got the time to be a dick.

The Rock has been named Gary.

Cute! 🥰

Ahoyhoy

Hola

TIL there's a school called Flying Fruit Fly Circus School. It's a public school in Southern Albury.

Yep. Been there for quite a while. My sister was teaching there for a bit back in the early 2000s.
I saw them a few times up there when I was a kid.

can't sleep 🙃 too many stimulants

Hurricane Milton looks pretty serious tho

I went down a little nerdy weather doom hole about hurricane Milton yesterday. It's bloody impressive but scary. It will weaken before landfall but there were gusts nearly 300kph at it's max. And so many homes in Florida that are still not built to cyclone spec and the ground already saturated. Eek.
Yeah, it’s not going to be pretty

I wish I’d been born able bodied and possibly a dude.

I’d try to get into a good financial position and find some cheap shitty little property further out where I could be left alone to fix it up, make a garden and build a cat enclosure. Maybe have a small shed to contain the tinkering and art.

Oh hugs. I understand.

stoked to try 5 Guys when QV opens. I think its next week? Missed out when I was in the UK last and it was probs my single biggest regret of the trip not getting to try it.

I’ve tried the Southbank store. It’s good, but pretty expensive for fast food. Double burger was huge, and the chips are really good.
Tried the one at Southbank last year. Their chips are great. They give you extra too.
I was commenting to a friend today how utterly astonished I am at the success of the food court renovations at QV. Not sure how it's going sales figures wise, but the tenancies are full up and it's always so busy at lunch time. Such a contrast to just a few months ago.
- Edit: I guess Five Guys QV will not be in the food court, so my comment is now only tangentially related I guess ;)
- have they finally finished it? Man it feels like they've been working on the food court for ages!
Expensive but pretty good
If it helps at all I had it in the UK and it was very underwhelming

My neighbours are up on their roof doing something. Whatever it is I don't think they're having fun, at one point I heard him saying "I'm never doing this again".

I've said that each year about certain up on the roof home maintenance jobs for a while now...
- Speaking of which, I’ve got gutters to unclog, dammit

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A peppermint foot soak and a large cocktail please
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Big ol' deli style sandwich with cold cuts and cheese and stuff please
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A really nice hot chocolate for me today please to soothe my aching body.
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Nooooooooooo

what?
- It's a bit early for a Boxing Day sale imo.

If I can get tickets to Laneway Festival, it will be the best Valentine's Day ever.

Laneway festival?

Good night everyone. 😘