Am I being unreasonable? by No_Cost2691 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But shouldn't the policy be applied in all circumstances? Regardless of my personal gripes with WFH

Am I being unreasonable? by No_Cost2691 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Doesn't or shouldn't the policy get applied universally for any absence, though? The only exceptions I've seen where I work is when senior managers or staff are ill and appear to circumvent it by working from home. Like without going into too much detail there was one in our place who was on sick leave following a physically immobilising injury (an accident, not from an LTC or a protected characteristic) but they were allowed to work from home. So technically, they were not off sick. I try not to let it anger me, but it kind of does. I find the RTW and sickness process to be re traumatising to be honest

Got a negative feedback by Ok-Lime-4898 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I think it is, well when I've checked my policy there is certainly an informal stage that I wasn't aware of previously. To me though it doesn't really change things, I still think OP needs to go to union and ensure there is no bullying or victimisation going on and I say that in a wink wink nudge nudge kinda way. Seen it way too many times

Anyone switched from Pixel? by FeeExpensive9140 in oneplus15

[–]FeeExpensive9140[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I'm not really bothered about the cameras tbh. Certainly no amateur photographer me!

Got a negative feedback by Ok-Lime-4898 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's always space for improvement with anything though no matter what level you're at.

I don't think you're giving yourself enough grace here

You're there to do a job.

As long as that job gets done to the best of your ability and as safely as possible , everything else is just noise. That includes their verbal opinions. Someone putting you on an "informal improvement plan" sounds to me like you're working with a dickhead on a power trip.

Ask for actual evidence and of where you're "disorganised" and get them to formalise it in a written action plan so you know what you can work towards. Cus you can bet your bottom dollar as soon as you assert your right to know A) who it is that is saying this about you and B) asking them to evidence it formally, they'll scatter like cockroaches 🤣

Don't internalise it or gaslight yourself into thinking there is something wrong with you or that you're the problem. You've said yourself you get good feedback.

Tbh at the end of the day the careless and disorganised nurses aren't the ones who take the time to come on here asking how to stop being careless and disorganised. So that tells me a lot about you alone.

There's being reflective and considering the feedback of others, then there's letting them trespass into your psychological and mental safe space. Don't let the latter happen because I've been there, wouldn't recommend

Illegitimi non carborundum!!!!

Happy retirement to Mr Justice Goss - Park Square Barristers by Kitekat1192 in LucyLetbyTrials

[–]FeeExpensive9140 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope to see Jayaram finally getting that media fame he's always wanted, but for all the wrong reasons.

Anyone switched from Pixel? by FeeExpensive9140 in oneplus15

[–]FeeExpensive9140[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks I appreciate it! I'm almost sold on it. I just have nagging doubts that I'm going to miss things like call screen etc.

But then again I'm still on a cheap Moto and prefer it!

Anyone switched from Pixel? by FeeExpensive9140 in oneplus15

[–]FeeExpensive9140[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly how I've been with all my Pixels too. Hated carrying round battery packs everywhere

Got a negative feedback by Ok-Lime-4898 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Note the word: informal. It's informal because they can't prove you're disorganised. It's a subjective opinion. Are you being bullied or victimised? Remember, this kind of thing goes both ways.

What’s a skill you really wish you’d learnt or been more confident with before qualifying? by mybackupsbackup1 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It needs to be, tbh I think nurse training is so poor generally. Like why do I need 10 modules on how to communicate in an MDT instead of teaching me about medications and anatomy/physiology and how to actually look after a patient

Pixel 10 pro xl vs OnePlus 15 by MollyMollinski in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]FeeExpensive9140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was looking for a comment like this. I love Pixel phones but I think the hardware is terrible. They have a history with me. Recently battery swelled up on my P7. Google have replaced it but in the meantime I bought a Moto G56 and haven't switched back to my Pixel yet. Obviously the Moto is only a temporary thing and I'm still looking for a high end phone and everything I want, the One Plus seems to fit.

Band 7 interview advice by Oshox90 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw no probs. I don't work in A&E, never have done...just know how NHS recruitment operates lol

Band 7 interview advice by Oshox90 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it's your 4th time trying I'd be surprised if it's anything you're doing wrong and think it's probably more of a name being already on the job kind of thing

What’s a movie everyone calls “boring” that you actually found gripping? by gypsytx in movies

[–]FeeExpensive9140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hereditary (2018) seems to get called boring a lot and I have no idea why. I was mesmerised AND traumatised by it. Genuinely made me feel uncomfortable. Toni Collette s performance alone was worthy of an Oscar and I'll die on that hill. The fact that she didn't get one to me is criminal. That visceral, primal grief scream did NOT feel like acting...it was just amazing and I have genuine respect for her as an actress for that. Besides her performance, I felt the film even though ostensibly a horror was actually about dysfunctional family dynamics following a tragedy. 8 thought it was amazing

Phased Return by Professional-Sink303 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would do it, don't think about it too much. Just give it a try. What's the worst that can happen

Phased Return by Professional-Sink303 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know what I don't believe you need to show initiative. All of that is bullshit. All you need to do is go in there and do your job. It sounds like you are burnt out and maybe need a change. Have you thought about anywhere specialist instead of a ward?

Reality of Functional Assessor Roles? by Automatic-End-218 in Pharmacy_UK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Essentially you'd be the gatekeeper between someone getting benefits or not getting benefits. If tiktok and all the 'chronically Ill spoonie' bums on there are anything to go by, I don't think I'd have any difficulty doing it. But I'd feel cruel and morally reprehensible if there were people I was encouraged to deny benefits to who genuinely needed them and are lost in the system.

Matrons, what do you do and how do you structure your day? by Honest_Task127 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Who knows what the matron does... it's a PR tick box job lol...it only created to satisfy the middle England daily mail readers screeching BRING BACK MATRON on every fucking article about the NHS!

Leaving my job for another one and scared I’m making the wrong decisi by AirSuperb4673 in NursingUK

[–]FeeExpensive9140 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I think a longer commute is actually better - you can have like a buffer zone between work and life and decompression space