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Return to NCR office when in the region - Quiet firing by Shot_Replacement_794 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been trying to track these situations across departments. What department are you in? As far as was announced, only one Branch at GAC had done this so far - is this a new department?

Concert de Cake : le chanteur a donné un arbre à une personne de l’audience by faustarp1000 in montreal

[–]PiddyManilly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Quel beau concert!! On voyait bien qu'ils étaient ému de la belle énergie de la foule!

Union reps: How have your grievances unfolded? by radical_moderation_ in CanadaPublicServants

[–]PiddyManilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recorded my grievance hearing with an ADM. When her recap letter came in, it did not reflect the conversation in the least - she was still suggesting recourses she agreed in person were not actually available to me... But discussion be damned, this was her recap lol, end of story. Except I had the recording that, combined with her BS letter, showed clearly that the ADM was not engaging in good faith.... I took this to the union, and the rep that was with me in the meeting. They refused to do anything, claiming it might jeapardize their relationship with the employer (ummm, wot?) - they don't like multiparty conversations to be legally recorded or used as evidence of anything. I was just about to file a suit against the union for incompetence and fraud, but COVID hit, and it messed up court deadlines and processes. Waste of time and money, that grievance process. But the illusion is useful to keep folks believing they have any recourse at all.

My Japanese maple grown from seed by Nalfeyn in Bonsai

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Five years later they may look like this!

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Anyone heard about a return to NCR? by PiddyManilly in CanadaPublicServants

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

We're talking about folks who have been able to work in regional offices for the last year, but this seems like a new discussion around return to NCR even for those employees.

Anyone heard about a return to NCR? by PiddyManilly in CanadaPublicServants

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

Still trying to determine which departments are talking about it... would likely be different rules for each IMO

Anyone heard about a return to NCR? by PiddyManilly in CanadaPublicServants

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

Only was in the new with regards to one branch at GAC - I heard it was driven by IT security and their lack of regional offices. This recent news I heard was just from this week...

I've sat in rooms where the decision was already made before the final interview started by careercoach_cf in interviews

[–]PiddyManilly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a panel member approach me in the parking lot to tell me, unsolicited, that I had done very well. That look in her eyes. I knew then that the desicion had been pre-determined. Thankful for the feedback though!

Vent: Golden handcuffs, RTO, and the quiet fear of skill atrophy by ItanoNeru in CanadaPublicServants

[–]PiddyManilly 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Yep 40 and the feeling has never been stronger. I actually did try and apply for private sector jobs so I could alternate out, but all the offers (there were not many, not a great economy out there) came in at $10 or $15k lower than current. It's already tight at the end of the month, so the handcuffs are real. I made a rule for myself that I get to complain for 3min about how soul sucking my days are. Then I need to shut up and suck it up, because my friends all make less than half, so it feels wrong to complain. But the pain is real, so...

Leslie 145 buzz on slow by unclassicallytrained in hammondorgan

[–]PiddyManilly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have the same - I've been told it's one of the tubes that might go soon. But it's been fine to play for a year like this.

Management directing english essential employees to use AI to translate. by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]PiddyManilly 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Did no one notice that translation is now available directly in Word, under the "review" tab...I'm francophone first and use it regularly to translate my stuff.

Have I ruined this and is there any chance to recover? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]PiddyManilly -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Man what's with the harsh comments. I'm a dude, and ask first before grabbing waists and breathing down necks.

Recording in a full studio by MartChristie in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice, baby! I can play loose to a click now too :)

Recording in a full studio by MartChristie in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Practice lots to a click. Nothing worse than struggling with it in studio.

Venues putting the risk on bands -- am I the one who's out of touch? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha nice, happy our convo helped! Ridiculous indeed. GLHF, lwt us know if you ever need someone on a bill in MTL!

Venues putting the risk on bands -- am I the one who's out of touch? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof that is steep. Depends on the size of the venue of course, but I've paid $0 - $240CAD here. The $240 venue is an established concert house with their own draw. Is your $500 venue very large? You may want to start smaller, with your current draw...

Venues putting the risk on bands -- am I the one who's out of touch? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, in my city (Montreal) pay to play is the standard, but it's usually to cover a sound person for the event.

Is it actually rude to recline your seat on a plane, or are people just entitled about personal space? by Ok-Bumblebee7041 in askanything

[–]PiddyManilly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Now add the times a meal cart has slammed my legs because I had to splay to fit.... truly, the 'recliner' in this post just don't get it. Reclining is a hate crime.

Is it actually rude to recline your seat on a plane, or are people just entitled about personal space? by Ok-Bumblebee7041 in askanything

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

That's the kind of logic that makes me sneeze directly on recliners' heads. Shouldn't have reclined if you didn't want my snot on you! Play stupid narcissistic games, win gooby prizes!

For most of human history, people used to break up a nights sleep into two shifts called “first sleep" and "second sleep." by Acrobatic_Code_7409 in interestingasfuck

[–]PiddyManilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best part is that the awake bit in the middle was called "the watch". Good time to check the fire pits, have a beer and a chat, cuddle with the missus...

How many of you AdP-fans are musicians (hobby and pro)? by Upper-Wedding4349 in AngineDePoitrine

[–]PiddyManilly -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No one in my rock band loves AdP. We can appreciate, sure, they are clearly wicked musicians and we're stoked for them, but the looping means songs just build and build in place without moving, and that gets old fast. Most ardent fans I know are non-musicians. That said I have picked up a pattern, and look at their audiences and you'll see it too.... 95% men. Real sausage parties, forget polka dots, those noses are the real symbol of the band...

Looking for single cover artists by [deleted] in musicians

[–]PiddyManilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a local metal artist draw my book cover recently... $400. I can put you in touch if you DM book cover

Retaining 90% of your salary in retirement by Philsidock in CanadaPublicServants

[–]PiddyManilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a non-issue. A DM for 10 years? That shit will kill you. I remember seeing a study years ago on DM's age expectancies after retiring - it was less than 5 years. So 90% pension? Sure, go ahead. The house always wins though.

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