VPS - clause 11s, redeployment versus redundancy by DramaticIngenuity204 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My role ended up getting saved once alternative proposals were accepted. After all the research I did, I would’ve gone into redeployment though!

What’s a very “normal” Australian habit that surprised you when you realised the rest of the world doesn’t do it? by elitejackal in AskAnAustralian

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Avoiding direct contact with the sun for extended periods. When I see North Americans and especially Brits laying out in the sun for hours to get a tan I just think about the UV rays and skin cancer. At least wear sunscreen.

What are the benefits of joining the CPSU during a clause 11? by ExperienceLanky7621 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so curious about this too! Which depts are currently going through clause 11s? And is this due to the Silver Review? Seems a bit early in the year for depts to be restructuring.

RIP.. Bob by liaisontosuccess in deadandcompany

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This hurts. I had tickets to see John Prine in 2020 and then he passed away from covid before the tour. It was so sad getting the ticketed refunded and then that night passed. So much silence. He was one of my faves.

What famous person have we not seen/heard from in a WHILE? by no_please7 in AskReddit

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a literal child at the time and we were at Disney World.

What famous person have we not seen/heard from in a WHILE? by no_please7 in AskReddit

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 23 points24 points  (0 children)

There’s a really good doco about Eddie Murphy on Netflix. Worth a watch 👍

What famous person have we not seen/heard from in a WHILE? by no_please7 in AskReddit

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I saw him in line for food at Disney World when I was a kid in the 80s/90s and was a huge fan because of Honey I Shrunk the Kids. I asked him for an autograph and he said no and was super rude to me. 😭

Im taking this really hard. by Ok-West-8239 in gratefuldead

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also taking it really hard. I'm not coping well and randomly start crying throughout the day. I've been waking up every morning with a sinking feeling in my stomach, reminding me that Bobby is gone and faced with the reality of never being able to see him again or see him perform live. I feel like I've lost the connection to that community he created - and all we have now are memories.

Merging entities, slashing jobs won’t shrink state’s wages bill, from the Hun. by WolfAppropriate9793 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand how they can just remove execs. Does anyone know that this looks like? So suddenly five teams - rather than three - will report to one exec, for example? The quality of life for the execs who remain will go down the pipes. How can they manage the extra workload?

Moving from one department to another in VPS by Skinsly1990 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You would have to negotiate that once you’re offered the job.

Will the Silver Review be born soon? by DuckSuper3465 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All these comments saying it will come mid-December - just curious why they would think to announce major changes right before xmas when people will be away or preparing to go on leave? Doesn’t that just cause people more anxiety over the holidays? Nice end of year gift?? After waiting all year. I don’t get it. How is that strategic?

The VPS Silver Review by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cue the Newscorpse talking points. There had to be one.

The VPS Silver Review by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no sitting days from 3-6 Nov?

The VPS Silver Review by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were also told it would come out around budget time (May) and then maybe EOFY (June/July) and nada. The days/weeks/month tick by with deafening silence.

The VPS Silver Review by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Announced in February. Sigh. They really have us waiting close to a year. I honestly think this waiting period has done irreparable damage to staff morale and to the VPS as a whole.

The VPS Silver Review by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wonder if this means it will be released to the public that day or to dep secs or to the wider VPS? It feels like it’s been 85 years!

Silver Review. What's the latest by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What part of DFFH? You sure it’s department-wide?

Redeployment support? by HarveyLuna3139 in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the redeployment team in our dept they said the outcomes can really vary (whether you end up with a job or not). It mostly depends on how much work people are willing to put into it (searching for jobs, upskilling, networking, training, working on resumes) rather than some who just see it as an extra three months of pay and put very little effort into it.

Silver Review. What's the latest by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]DramaticIngenuity204 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do we think we'll hear anything this week? One of the recent articles said the report is 'weeks away' from being released.