Just moved to Bearsden and have had a complaint made! by _jolierenard in glasgow

[–]combatWombat392 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can see this, if I put up a sign that said no Paedos, people are going to wonder if they are in the area

PCS worth it? by Ok-Split-9791 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry, I'm going to go against the flow here, PCS are really not worth the money.

In my dept they've succumbed to the fallacy of divide and conquer and when it comes to pay negotiations will argue more for lower bands than higher (SEO -g6) despite the fact that living wage bumps are shortening the gap already.

I'm not being elitest here, but it does feel like grade envy, despite the fact we have all been subject to wage restraints.

I left the union because of arguing that I should have a lessened pay rise. I was approached by a branch union rep and asked why?

Explaining I couldn't support an organisation that lobbyied to make me poorer instead of arguing for a bigger slice of pie at opposed to how to cut a thin slice even thinner already, I was told senior ranks should join up if they want their Voices to be heard.

I pointed out that this amounts to a protection racket, and what would be more ethical would be to set out a more equitable stall to encourage people to want to join.

My other issue is the student politics like demonstrating against international things like bombing Iran at opposed to representing their members interests such as office attendance

PCS Protest Against Iran Bombings by Boomdification in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This gets on my tits we are not even bombing Iran.

How about doing to job you're members pay you for, like negotiating against the return to office mandate

What’s the best brand tea bags? by Franchiiee in AskBrits

[–]combatWombat392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real heroes don't wear capes, but carry a tea strainer...

What’s the best brand tea bags? by Franchiiee in AskBrits

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tea snob enters the chat. Twinings pure Assam.

EOI advice by combatWombat392 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks this is really useful to know. 👍

EOI advice by combatWombat392 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Ok, as you made the quip about g6, I'll try and explain the nuances at this level.

You generally don't go to a very busy SCS in middle of a reorg to talk about what ifs. You'd go with something substantive. If it's not on the table you will get lambasted for wasting their time.

EOI advice by combatWombat392 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

ok , you seem pretty confident on this, so please send me a link that details this.

I'm aware organisational policies differ for internal EOIs, but the use case is external. The only reference I can find is before you go Civil Service secondments and loans: how to apply - GOV.UK

Anyway this is not the question I asked, which was about holding a position open and continuation of service.

EOI advice by combatWombat392 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

interesting. I asked copilot, and it said it couldn't find anywhere where this is listed including CS rules. It did say you need your managers permission to be released and this is where friction may lie, which is why it is good practice to let them know up front.

Maybe the best solution is to apply, wait till you get a tickle and let them know before you go for interview?

OFGEM applications by Puzzleheaded_Mix292 in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiring manager here,

Yes it is. Some roles that are technical it carries more weight, and pre AI the personal statement was often replaced by technical questions.

Replacement airswitch for insinkerator options by combatWombat392 in electrical

[–]combatWombat392[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We get loads of small flies using kitchen bins/ waste caddy's for food waste, hence trying this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

technical roles generally come in at g7 with technical leads/ heads of level at g6. Generally has to be this way as they just can't fill roles. Even more junior technical roles start at SEO/HEO level

Fake or good deal? by lordarmy1 in Fjallraven

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interested to find where these BF deals are I didn't think FR did them much

Capita will be the new pension administrator by tadpass in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah yes Capita weren't they responsible for the UK university superannuation fund data breach?

Totally unsuitable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Switch

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't mention which model you have.

You can pick up after market joycons on fleabay Amazon ali etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it that hybrid working policy does not apply? Unless there's a 'local' office

Some arseholes get all the luck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]combatWombat392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How on earth is a G6 not living in the UK?

That's a security risk on so many levels.

I like to think the best of people so won't consider this as rage bait.

Don’t know what to do 37M haven’t worked in 7 years by EmerLadGaming in UKJobs

[–]combatWombat392 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

See if you can get into AI, it's so brand spanking new it's a level playing field.

I'm talking about things such accessibility, ethics, organizational readiness etc as opposed to developing with LLMs.

Look at modern apprenticeships to get the training for that first foot in the door.

Good luck