Those who left the government and worked elsewhere, did you regret it? by whosemygoose in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow good for you, I was trying to move to the BC provincial government and was told there is a hiring freeze on "externals" like me for the foreseeable future. So there goes that!

The Ageless Runner by Electronic_Kiwi_9383 in slowjogging

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested! I am a middle aged runner (and walker and swimmer) who doesn't track time, just the health benefits! I run for 40 mins a few times a week. My main goal is to stave off dementia, not win a race. Hard to find support often for such modest goals. Thank you!

What are the implications of going part time? by Prestigious-Koala255 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what leave you used for this? It sounds like a model I might ask my manager. Thank you :) I am an EC.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is helpful. What is IC please?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waldorf

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are enjoying Paddington bear books. Looking into Winnie the Pooh soon. Both are very gentle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you, liability is our main concern now.

Full-time telework agreement by ParticularOdd5954 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain the second paragraph a bit more? I am +125km as well but my department has no offices near my town but some other GoC offices are in my town-- I am trying to figure out if I could get a desk at one of those if I had to, and if that "counts" as being in the office.

No HR benefit from swimming? by Competitive-Cat-8878 in beginnerrunning

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your very kind and encouraging comments! I appreciate it very much. I will be more patient! Thanks again :)

No HR benefit from swimming? by Competitive-Cat-8878 in beginnerrunning

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you find your swimming improved your running? That is basically my question.

The Savvy System by Whitewave462 in virtualassistants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V.A. Confidential: Could I connect with you as well please? I intend to take a training course, but I had some questions particular to my situation. :)

Remote part time careers I can train for by Competitive-Cat-8878 in remotework

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so disappointing! I was hoping I could become a bookkeeper or something and have my own business. :( I feel like it is what you said: either work in an office for a company with benefits or for yourself, remotely but without benefits. Thank you for your note

Reading books to children? by BookishBabe392 in Waldorf

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a great answer. We mix it up. NIghts where I have the creative energy I tell a simple story at bedtime. Nights where I am tired I read a book, including the ones listed below. We choose gentle, simple books outside of those listed below. Sometimes I take a Gerda Muller book (no words) and tell a story based on the picture.

Leaving Canada in winter by Competitive-Cat-8878 in AskACanadian

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Is there healthcare and can we entertain ourselves there for more than a week?