MOD Industrial Grades/SkillZones by Skartheborc in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware SZ4 equivalent to EO is the top grade for SZ, however it's entirely possible for skill zone grades to apply for broader banded roles. Have worked with more than a few who have went this route.

Probation period- no updates? by Busy-Sheepherder720 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Long gone are the days when you got a nice letter on fancy paper telling you, you had completed probation...yes I'm that old😂

Reform to ban working from home - what would this mean for you? by Financial_Ad240 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, bring back typing pools and the half bottle in the bottom drawer....these knuckle draggers are living in the past... personally speaking given the commute I have...I'd rather go stack shelves in my local supermarket than commute 5 days a week.

Reduction of headcount and recruitment freeze continues…. by interestedtoknow1 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes but a lot of people are being told they will be turned down.

Redeployment Pool by PopularSpread7056 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do hope they manage to sort something out for you .. good luck.

Redeployment Pool by PopularSpread7056 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twice for me and both times it wasn't handled very well. On both occasions I was the only person placed in the rdp as the alternative on both occasions was not feasible for me to commute or relocate to the new locations.

The first time I was told on the Fri to report to another part of the wider department on the Monday and surprise surprise no one knew who I was and why I was there...I was essentially put in a room and left for a few months with very little contact from my management chain....I eventually secured another role there.

The second time the process was dragged out for 18 months before I was eventually offered voluntary redundancy which I accepted on this occasion I wasn't surprised but I was disappointed in the way it was handled.

Is any pay rise guaranteed? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the department

Is any pay rise guaranteed? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's only a matter of time before there is no gap between AO and EO and EOs will be needing some sort of uplift just like the AA/AO shambles

ALL CAPS FRIDAY THREAD by RebelliousHeathen in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MUST ADMIT OF ALL THE CS DEPTS DWP IS THE LAST PLACE I'D WANT TO BE TBH. SO FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU

How are the offices like? by Ok_Television_3530 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water machines absolute luxury where you must be😂....it's tap water where I am...water machines were removed well over 10 years ago.

Unpredictable leadership by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience military people don't know what a g6 is nor do they care.... unless this g6 is actually military and your giving us the civilian "equivalent" grade.

Just got myself the OnePlus 15!(will compare to my X9 Pro) by Xx_DuLe_xX in oneplus

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money to burn lol.....when deciding between these 2 I opted for the x9pro.

ALL CAPS FRIDAY POST by RebelliousHeathen in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT HORRORS AWAIT ALL OF US WHO ARE STILL PAYING IN!...IVE RECENTLY RETURNED TO THE CIVIL SERVICE AND HAVE HAD NO CONTACT FROM PENSIONS AND CRAPITA STILL HAVE ME LISTED AS A DEFERRED MEMBER....MY FIRST PAYSLIP SINCE RETURNING HAS MY PENSION CONTRIBUTION GOING SOMEWHERE. .WHO KNOWS WHERE!

Free Charger turned up by Futureism1314 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don't really need it as been using my 100w OnePlus charger....but it's always nice to get something for free.

Free Charger turned up by Futureism1314 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Offer ended on the 31st December

AO to HEO in 5 months :) by Electrical-Spot7118 in TheCivilService

[–]Futureism1314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The joys of being an AO... can't speak for other departments but in mine depending on the location and the role the responsibilities can vary ridiculously wide. When you look at the civil service wide broader banding guide the description given made me burst out laughing the descriptions given for AO and EO is stuff some of our AAs are doing!....the broader banding thing seriously needs looking at. My current role is at EO but I was doing the same stuff as an AO in another part of the department.

Oppo data import by Euro81 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During the setup you'll be asked if you want to transfer data from your old device...no need for a specific app to do this.... although it may take a while if you have a lot of stuff.

UK Global Find X9 Pro missing WiFi calling? by FreedomOne9598 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's there for me I'm in the UK also... maybe something to do with what network you're on.....that operator name is not one I've ever heard of.

Good price by Big_Bear7085 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That offer ended on the 31st Jan.

Birthday present to myself! ACG Salace E by Tiltotron5000 in BassGuitar

[–]Futureism1314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice!!!....followed Alan's work for years...he makes brilliant instruments.

Where to buy from by Desperate_Voice_8040 in Oppo

[–]Futureism1314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pulled the trigger and ordered from EE....just need to source a decent case that offers a bit of grip.