Kid Dynamite 6082 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Public services are (I assume) much better for having strict grades and compensation changes that go hand in hand with it so I guess it would be alien to you. Certainly the civil servants that have transitioned into our company have MUCH better protections of their pay progression. The union in my private company are almost powerless to enforce proper pay grades for non-transitioned folk in comparison to public sector unions. It's frequently a case of being totally shit on when it comes to the annual review time. There's nowt stopping them from blaming the economic downturn for the lack of recognition...when they are laying off 10% of our team they don't expect people to complain about pay for performance going out the window. It's accepted and encouraged that you leave a company and go elsewhere if you think your pay is unfair. You see the same people coming back 6 months later as contractors on twice the money. It's the same in the NHS as you get to the top bands tbh. Many a time my dad has been told he is now in charge of a whole new service on top of what he is currently managing for the same wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm very sore like. Yeah it sometimes gets worse before it gets better. Hope the standard of care was acceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4003 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Get well soon Tooj. In other news I just wired a cooker in so I'm feeling disproportionately proud I could be wrong, but doesn't self wiring a cooker invalidate your insurance (if things go wrong), and even lead to manslaughter charges if it caused a fire that led to a death???? Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have no idea. It's only three wires though. This pizza is tasty anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Do you mean that you just put the plug on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Basically aye. There was a bit of screwdrivering involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Do you mean that you just put the plug on it? dear lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Pretty decent mood. 6 separate compliments to the chef today. It's my menu this week so an added bonus. A regular even asked if there was a new chef in the kitchen. Also a little anxious - I had a phone interview on tuesday for an NVQ assessor job which went alright - It'll be supervising young chefs through their qualification, so a good career move for me at this moment in time. They aren't interviewing until September though, so might be a long wait to get an invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4003 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Pretty decent mood. 6 separate compliments to the chef today. It's my menu this week so an added bonus. A regular even asked if there was a new chef in the kitchen. Also a little anxious - I had a phone interview on tuesday for an NVQ assessor job which went alright - It'll be supervising young chefs through their qualification, so a good career move for me at this moment in time. They aren't interviewing until September though, so might be a long wait to get an invite. Really? Why do you want to get out of the Kitchen? Those NBQ assessor jobs can be pretty monotonous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Crap money, dead end job. I'd much rather be a keen amateur cook at home than work in a restaurant. I can get more money and bolster my CV as an NVQ assessor and hop around restaurants all day. It'd be a good gateway into education too, which is something I've been considering getting into for a while. I've done some shadow days at a local school, I even sat in and helped out in a food tech lesson. I'd love to get a job where I can help teach others how to much around in the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4003 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Crap money, dead end job. I'd much rather be a keen amateur cook at home than work in a restaurant. I can get more money and bolster my CV as an NVQ assessor and hop around restaurants all day. It'd be a good gateway into education too, which is something I've been considering getting into for a while. I've done some shadow days at a local school, I even sat in and helped out in a food tech lesson. I'd love to get a job where I can help teach others how to much around in the kitchen. fair do's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 38 years old and I have to have the MMR vaccine tomorrow morning or I'm not allowed to work with patients. Which is kind of compulsory in my job. Lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39161 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 38 years old and I have to have the MMR vaccine tomorrow morning or I'm not allowed to work with patients. Which is kind of compulsory in my job. Lush. Will it make you autistic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Might do. Might get some time off work if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39161 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4003 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Frustrated! Taxi insurance renewal. You fill your details in online and then every fucker that rings asks you exactly the same flippin questions!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Apprehensive. Just boarded the plane to Hamburg for imminent stag weekend mayhem. Kind of forgot to eat yet today (unless a Staropramen and two Rennies at the airport count), so things are already starting less than optimally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Apprehensive. Just boarded the plane to Hamburg for imminent stag weekend mayhem. Kind of forgot to eat yet today (unless a Staropramen and two Rennies at the airport count), so things are already starting less than optimally. Surely YOU LOT are the last people who need to use a staropramen and I'm pretty sure you've spelt it wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12895 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Apprehensive. Just boarded the plane to Hamburg for imminent stag weekend mayhem. Kind of forgot to eat yet today (unless a Staropramen and two Rennies at the airport count), so things are already starting less than optimally. Fucking hell, look at this. Just boarded a plane and using his phone to tell us despite it completely destroying every vital piece of electronic equipment on board, sending everyone to a fiery death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27515 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Just found out my mate's sister has died. Gutted for his family and the young daughter who has lost her mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39161 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Fucking Hell. That's awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9216 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Sorry mate, that's terrible news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Awful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27515 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Its the bairn I feel for the most, there's no dad on the scene and they were living with my mate's folks. They haven't a nut to their name, pensioners, don't know what's going to happen with the young'un in the long run, my pal may have to take her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 18038 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Sounds awful, what happened if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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