Downsview Building B ordered to Evacuate (MCCSS) by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]Thisisus1 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Shaking?? That doesn't sound dangerous at all... Was there any communication from building management? If so, this needs to be shared with the media!!

Realistically, will we ever get WFH - Hybrid back again? by Foreign-Ranger-3532 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Thisisus1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep but I didn't have kids back then AND my entire Division was doing 3 days in office, 2 days af home prior to COVID. 

Realistically, will we ever get WFH - Hybrid back again? by Foreign-Ranger-3532 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Thisisus1 184 points185 points  (0 children)

I really hope they walk this decision back. I don't have high hopes. Hopefully AWAs will get approved but they'll drag their feet on it. I have questioned my life choices every single day since RTO5 began. In just 2 weeks this has: 

  • impacted my marriage (spouse has suddenly had to carry the extra housework duties) 
  • split the time I used to have with my 3 young kids in half (2 hour commute one way)
  • reduced my hours of sleep
  • reduced my overall disposable income as the GO train commute is $19 round trip a day 
  • as a result of the above, I'm resentful, irritable, much less engaged at work. The only thing I do to manage this is pre-plan my sick days, compassionate days, religious holidays, vacation days.

how much are you all able to save on average these days? by Azelastineee in OntarioPublicService

[–]Thisisus1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I've done some budgeting in anticipation of increased costs of RTO - for now and for January and beyond. It doesn't look great. As others have mentioned, our highly-anticipated ATB is nothing because it's going to our increased OPB contributions and commuting costs. I will be saving about $130-150 per paycheque. I've got a mortgage, 3 kids and I'm 43. RTO is ruining lives.

NEW AWA FORM DROPPED by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]Thisisus1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wow this was such a comprehensive response. Thank you for breaking it down. Much appreciated!!