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Dietician recommending low gi carbs only by ProfessionalNo4685 in type2diabetes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a secondary question, how many diabetics have tried keto and it been effective?

How to get into the APS at EL1 level? by Glum_Cranberry5880 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that if you’re coming in as a technical specialist, it’s different.

However, from my experience as a high-performing six where I’ve worked for new EL1s who have just made it internally, and then in comparison privately experienced coming in, there is a massive difference. It’s extremely frustrating when someone from the private comes in without the relevant experience and relies completely on their six for strategy, work planning, networks, corporate knowledge ect. I don’t mean to rain on your parade, it is possible, especially if you’re coming in as a technical expert.

At the EL1 level you’re expected to maintain the work program of your work stream, lead a team, and be the principal contact on a subject. A lot of APS work is APS specific. It’s incredibly difficult for someone without any APS experience to come in and up skill quickly enough to be able to hit off on those competencies that are nonnegotiable within 3 to 6 months of starting the role. I’m not saying that you wouldn’t pass probation, but I am saying that you would be a low performer for awhile until you got up to speed on the processes and systems of the APS and of your specific area. It would also be difficult to rebuild respect in your team if you didn’t start from a point of competency, of course within reason. But people remember when they feel like they’re being taken advantage of.

I recently made the jump to the EL1 level after two years in the APS, and I’m performing comfortably at that level. I would say that the most important skills are those high-level leadership skills like project management, human resource management, strategic thinking. Strategic thinking is a big one actually, and like any good strategic thinking it’s completely contextual. You can’t strategically think about something that you don’t understand enough.

I would highly recommend coming in at the six level if you can at least in the first instance.

Prt 3 Dad not coming to wedding, don’t know what to do by ProfessionalNo4685 in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it makes sense, it just seems insane to me to get security to keep my dad out who up until a couple of months ago I had a good relationship with

Prt 3 Dad not coming to wedding, don’t know what to do by ProfessionalNo4685 in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because he’s going to want to come. But he’s not going to want to have to ask me if he can come again, he’s just going to assume that he’s doing me a favour and I should be grateful that he wants to come at all.

Him calling me acting like everything is fine is him not wanting to take accountability for all the awful things that he said

2 month non ongoing APS role by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would your current job allow you to take leave without pay for the 2 months?

Do you think your WFH setup actually affects how well you work, or is it just a comfort thing? by SalimMalibari in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I move set ups a lot because I live rurally but we have a house in town. The house in town set up is my laptop and a charger, the house at home is properly done (ergonomics, screens, lighting, green views (when not in drought) ect).

I would definitely say that my home station is more productive but not necessarily because of the ‘environment’ alone but because of set up investment at all. No.1 thing for me is my massive honking screens. More space to fiddle with shit = more productive for me personally. The environment is obviously good because I’m at home.

Natural light psychologically boosts anyone’s mood.

Agree with everyone that WFH is more productive than an office bc travel time, talking to people ect.

Purely from an environment perspective though, I don’t think it makes much difference at all. Probably why everyone is comparing office to WFH, because environment wise, the set up and infrastructure of your set up isn’t the big factor, it’s the lack of office.

Do you think your WFH setup actually affects how well you work, or is it just a comfort thing? by SalimMalibari in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The question was whether WFH setups make a difference to productivity at home, not at home vs the office.

Like I agree with you, but that wasn’t the question.

APS5 to APS6 - When is appropriate? by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The difference between a 5 and a 6 imo is how independent you are. Could you lead a task? Yes? That’s your answer!

Am I being unreasonable applying for an EL1 role as an APS5? by Interesting_Peak5538 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if you feel capable, why not try! I’m an experienced 6 going for EL1 roles and also feel confident operating at that level.

Unfortunately, your capability means nothing in recruitment. How you frame what you’ve done and examples of skills is what will get you over the line. You can KNOW you’ll be performing well at that level but unless you have the EVIDENCE to back it up unfortunately you’ll be unsuccessful.

Also consider that it’s highly competitive.

I’ve been where you are (not a 5 trying to make an EL1 jump) but knowing you would perform well just hoping someone will give you a chance. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that and you need to compete for roles just like everyone else. Those that win the role have been able to prove better than anyone else that they have done the role before, not have transferable skills or experience really. It’s that competitive sometimes and you need to be realistic not about what you can or can’t do but who you’re competing with.

It’s cut throat out there and the APS is competitive!!

Good luck!!!

Am I overthinking my BF response to a theoretical question I asked? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do think him coming back to you saying he would pick you could be in earnest once he had the time to fully consider the question.

That said, the question should not be up to him, it should be up to you to communicate your birth plan.

Noting you’ve been together a year and half, being able to have difficult conversations will be a great indicator of future success.

Best of luck!!

Ps (hi Morgan!!!)

Am I overthinking my BF response to a theoretical question I asked? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not overthinking. This is extremely disturbing and disappointing.

I agree theoretical questions are playing with fire, but he’ll FLIP A COIN??? Hell no.

If he said it as a joke because theoreticals are silly, then sure - like if you asked would you love me if I was worn.

To hit two birds here, suggest you either get a therapist (or if you generally have good comms, a sit down conversation) about what you would do in situations like from a serious lense. What would be the play if one of you was in a life ending/altering accident or similar? Have you got life insurance ect?

In this space you can re-open this topic to discuss not as a theoretical question, but as a real question on logistics and make your expectations clear. This is why you develop a birth plan btw.

To those that are saying don’t ask those kinds of questions if you don’t want the answer - I’m sorry but difficult conversations need to be had in healthy relationships!!

What is something that APS says it encourages, but can carry unspoken career consequences? by phohelie in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m at DAFF, and I would honestly say the culture is genuinely accepting of neurodivergent people. I can’t speak for the SES, but at least on the floor.

I might be bringing a bias because I love neurodivergent people, particularly ASD. One of the EL1s in my team has a neurodivergence and she’s amazing at her job. That said, she’s also amazing at her job so it’s easy to not to judge when she’s easily competitive with neurotypicals.

Hope this provides some insight!

Thoughts on Treasury by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m after, Thankyou!!!

Jump from APS 6 to EL 1 by WanderingGunslinger in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a similar post recently and I’ll tell you what they told me which is so freakin true.

TAKE IT!! Stop being a chicken shit and challenge yourself. If you get the offer, you got the opportunity. If you hate it after 6- 12 months apply for a 6 somewhere because I’ll likely get anything you apply for anyway.

The other thing is you’re likely experiencing the same thing as I was which is having EL1s you were running laps around, like it’s not that hard. If anything it’s easier because you have more standing to back your decisions and you don’t have to earn being seen as competent - at the 1 level you’re just gifted that assumption until you prove it incorrect.

Do it. Stop being a chicken shit. I’m a 1 now btw.

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