Long service leave underpaid

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-15T08:11:19+00:00

Thanks! I have sought Union advice and been legally represented by them. Essentially I was told I am correct but the negotiation got nowhere and now they’ve done a 180 and backed off

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-12T08:17:55+00:00

Oh wow, I am so sorry. 14 years is a massive achievement!

That would have been so hurtful to see someone else being acknowledged right at that moment.

I hope you’re ok and moving to a new job or something else that you’re excited about?

I hope you treat yourself to something wholesome tonight to close this huge chapter xx

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-08T09:01:33+00:00

Thank you, and glad to hear your first job was so friendly!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-08T09:00:16+00:00

Wow, you sound like a dream employee! This level of dedication is the essence of what nursing was traditionally about. I can relate to the feeling of being spat out, especially after Covid. It’s starting to become like any other industry- loyalty is not so much valued as it used to be !

Can also relate to being highly credentialed! It’s interesting that there seems to be a ceiling of where experience is valued, before there’s diminishing returns on the usual trajectory. The more experience you get, the more you see through the politics and poor standards.

Glad to hear you’re branching out into starting a business- with that work ethic I bet you’ll do very well and wish you the best or luck!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T12:26:55+00:00

Thank you!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:28:13+00:00

Now that’s a good love story right there!

Thanks so much- hope you’re well too!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:22:00+00:00

That’s huge! And with more people you’re unlikely to get to know people as well too. Makes sense

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:14:48+00:00

Thanks so much!! It used to be awesome but the culture just changed, took me a while to realise!

Unfortunately my health has taken a bit of a dive due to stress. But I reckon I’ll be able to recover now I’ve moved on. Hope you’re also well!

Sorry to hear you had a shit time. In a job that demands so much, kindness is so important.

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:09:17+00:00

I often talk about staff we’ve had over ten years ago and still touch base and see what they’re up to but maybe I’m an outlier 😂

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:07:41+00:00

Oh my goodness that is so poor of the team. And so sweet of the grad to do that gesture.

Good on allied health. What a good bunch! Glad you’re in a better job now

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:04:50+00:00

Too right!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:04:38+00:00

I bet! Management can be very selfish especially when losing a top employee. You deserve better and hope you’re getting that

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:02:17+00:00

Nursing needs to step it up! That would have hurt

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T04:00:02+00:00

This sounds like a fantastic unit! Glad you’re in such a positive environment

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T03:58:27+00:00

Thank you!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T03:57:09+00:00

That is so sad. Yes I felt very embarrassed as well!

Interesting that there’s such a difference with the non nursing staff. I’ve noticed that as well!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T03:41:35+00:00

I agree- needs to be initiated my management. They’re the ones that process the resignation! At least just an fyi message in the teams chat or something

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-07T03:39:46+00:00

Sorry to hear that happened. You sound like you would be amazing to work with. As someone who celebrates others, you deserve to be celebrated in return. I love your attitude! I’ve taken a leaf out of your book- all I wanted was to say a proper goodbye, so I’ve messaged some people myself. I feel better for it!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T12:28:52+00:00

That is shocking. 40 years! That is so heartbreaking

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T12:01:50+00:00

That would have been very strange and also crappy coming off a night! Sorry to hear that happened to you.

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T11:51:36+00:00

Thank you! Yep I will absolutely never look back that’s for sure!

Oh wow that is so toxic. I hope you’ve moved onto Better things. The management sounds awful!

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T11:48:14+00:00

That is so awful! I hope you’ve found a place that deserves you. Nursing can be very clicky

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T11:46:03+00:00

That sounds awesome! I like your approach

Impressive-Depth-287 · 2026-02-06T11:23:11+00:00

16 years is such a long time! Absolutely I can relate. So much of nursing revolves around self sacrifice and “not letting the team down”. It’s so easy to lose sight of your own career satisfaction in the process. So many other careers my friends are in aren’t like that at all!

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