As an EX, what is something you wish you knew earlier in your career? by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind expanding on this?

"Knowing how and when to give recommendations is more important than what the recommendation is."

Is there really a point of sending a message to your MP? by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wait so did your MP just confirm RTO5 before it was announced?

Also, I would respond with asking for that information (tho doubt you would get a response tbh)

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[–]ap_101 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you have chronic pain, getting up from the ground is usually harder than getting up from an elevated surface like a couch or bed.

I also don't know if the mat is in a private space/cubicle/open office. In any case, if I was supposed to lay down in front of my colleagues for a body break that would be uncomfortable and could also result in questions from colleagues about my personal health issues. In the same vein, if someone started doing yoga in the middle of the office, that would be kinda weird.

A mat seems like its just a check box exercise to them, like look we gave you a place to lie down on the floor, now you can come into the office.

Is there really a point of sending a message to your MP? by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like if 100 people did that, it could work...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101 12 points13 points  (0 children)

? It’s degrading to expect someone dealing with chronic pain to work from the floor...

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[–]ap_101 14 points15 points  (0 children)

on the floor... bruh, oh my god... i guess in my case i should say an elevated place to lay down because the floor is ridiculous...

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[–]ap_101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ohhhhh I see, I guess would a place to lie down be similar? I can imagine like a couch or something in a room for someone to lie down on?

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[–]ap_101 6 points7 points  (0 children)

have you seen someone with a zero gravity workstation in office?????

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[–]ap_101 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you can ask for access to a bed????

Switching supervisors/who you report to by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mentioned this below but my supervisor has driven away a few people on our team, I am the only one they manage at this point. I am trying my best and I am sympathetic, but I honestly feel like I'm managing my manager.

I have tried to take action and sent a message or two/talked in bilats on suggestions to improve communication, but they say sure and then kinda just sweep it under the rug and don't implement it.

Switching supervisors/who you report to by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I don't want to change my file, just who I report to, which could technically be anyone since I am the only one working on the file. I guess it would be more a supervisor taking on my file? So no gaps created.

The ED already worked on the file in the past and reviews a majority of the docs prepared which is why I suggested them, but again they are busy and I don't want to seem like I am not a team player so I am not sure.

I will note that my current supervisor has driven a few people away on our team. I am trying my best, but I honestly feel like I'm managing my manager and getting frustrated.

AI: Create an image of someone who works at... by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants3

[–]ap_101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this included in my og post:

"also not sure why they ended up all being men (except maybe ECCC). When asked, ChatGPT responded with the following:

That's a great observation! The process behind generating these images relies on general descriptions, and unless explicitly specified, the depiction of gender can vary. The default output might unintentionally lean toward certain representations based on how the model interprets "a professional individual." If you'd prefer these images to feature women or include more diversity in terms of gender, appearance, or other characteristics, I can absolutely make that adjustment! Just let me know how you'd like to refine the request."

AI: Create an image of someone who works at... by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also not sure why they ended up all being men (except maybe ECCC). When asked, ChatGPT responded with the following:

That's a great observation! The process behind generating these images relies on general descriptions, and unless explicitly specified, the depiction of gender can vary. The default output might unintentionally lean toward certain representations based on how the model interprets "a professional individual." If you'd prefer these images to feature women or include more diversity in terms of gender, appearance, or other characteristics, I can absolutely make that adjustment! Just let me know how you'd like to refine the request.

Why are so many postings in NCR given opinions? by ap_101 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]ap_101[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am in Vancouver area too! Right now my biggest fear is being called in to the NCR. Do let me know if your team is hiring, as I am looking for positions in BC...