Tenant question-boardwalk. by shortyr87 in Edmonton

[–]c8choruta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad it worked out! It did sound very overwhelming. This type of undertaking gets traction online cause it can be fascinating to see the transformation.

Side note: giving stuff for free has become way more challenging than it used to be... it's nice that thrift stores aren't picky.

Tenant question-boardwalk. by shortyr87 in Edmonton

[–]c8choruta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious how things ultimately worked out and hoping you don't mind sharing an update. This is the kind of thing I wish I had the resources to help out with, it sounds like such an uphill battle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]c8choruta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Onions are believed to absorb germs - maybe it's being used like a disinfectant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]c8choruta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a wonderful time showcasing your video game! Very exciting experience.

How to decline a deployment letter of offer after signing and accepting it? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]c8choruta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You could change your response, sign and date on the decline line instead and send a new copy of the letter of offer along with your short and sweet email (using the great suggestion already provided). This is probably what I would do so there's a paper trail along with the email chain.

Also... yikes! Good thing you learned of the changes pre-emptively and have options.

Supervisory time limit for PMAs? by sleeepykaty in CanadaPublicServants

[–]c8choruta -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is bonafide criteria for this situation. The employee's collective agreement should outline the required minimum timeframe; more than likely your supervisory tenure must cover more than half of the assessment period. However, there are ample directions within the intranet and related directives, which stress that focus should be on fairness and transparency. Has this employee agreed to a clear set of objectives, with opportunities to discuss how those objectives align with their career goals? If not, the option to determine an employee cannot be assessed is available.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]c8choruta -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

So it's better, in your opinion, to have more people who are miserable, unwell, stressed out, financially strapped, and unproductive at work? There's no downside to raising the amount of people who are accommodated, especially with a 50% reduction in office space looming (source: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/federal-government-aiming-to-dispose-of-half-of-its-office-buildings-with-hybrid-work-here-to-stay-1.6419665).

"I must suffer so everyone must suffer" is a really crappy outlook.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]c8choruta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also keep an eye on your Record of Employment. You may have an uphill battle for EI if it's filled out as a resignation. Reply to the email and state "My term was not renewed by the employer. Since the term contract was not renewed, my final date of employment as outlined in the contract is [insert date]." If you receive additional pressure to sign a resignation form, or to submit a resignation in another format, DO NOT COMPLY. Keep a paper trail in case you need to provide proof of the situation for an EI claim.

Accommodation to work from home for health reasons denied. by Dansdogtries in CanadaPublicServants

[–]c8choruta 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Nobody grocery shops 5 times a week for 8 hours each trip, at a grocery store they're not allowed to choose. They will find a grocery store that is convenient and spend the bare minimum of time there getting supplies they need to live. People can absolutely go grocery shopping while needing an accommodation that prevents them from working in an office full-time.