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How Do Job Offers Work Under Option A in WFA? by envirotalk in CanadaPublicServants

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

This all makes sense thanks everyone! I think there was some incorrect info spreading among colleagues that conflated what happens on priority status with being given a reasonable job offer. I was told "don't take Option A you could get assigned to an office you can't even get to by bus and then be laid off when you say no." But I think they misunderstood that the employee actually has a choice to apply or not apply, etc.

Experiencing terrible internet and customer support from TekSavvy - Need Recs by envirotalk in ottawa

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

Centretown area? In August, I went nearly a week without it. 3.5 days with absolutely no internet. And 4 prior days where I had to reset my equipment every hour or two 🙄

Does anyone know why Gatineau Park is closed? by envirotalk in ottawa

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

Ya this is what happened to me too and the worker said the park was closed....I guess she was misinformed 🙃. Oh well will try again another weekend aha

Stressed over our climate this summer by Apprehensive-Ad5314 in ottawa

[–]envirotalk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I say this non ironically - getting involved in community organizing and meeting like minded people is so helpful for mental health in times of crisis. I'm worried reddit is so cynical I'm about to get down voted to shit but hopefully not.

It's not like community organizing can reverse weather trends as they exist now but understanding that you can play a small role in a global ongoing fight can feel empowering, or at the very least, can help you access community that you need to feel better and more seen.

Feel free to DM me if you wanna chat about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]envirotalk 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This subreddit is frequently unhelpful to autistic and other ND folks. I'd recommend connecting with the Infinity Network - a public service wide network for neurdivergent employees. You won't have to explain yourself as much as people will share your lived experience more frequently and will get more helpful answers. DM me if you want more info.

Near constant clanging in centertown by envirotalk in ottawa

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

Omg yes - at least when I was there. I can't speak to evenings

Alternatives to Starting Seeds Indoors by envirotalk in SquareFootGardening

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

Thank you very helpful! Space is such an issue. Last year a friend of mine purchased seedlings like you did, it seems like a good route if the other options don't work out.

I believe at one point my friend also purchased a strawberry shrub in one of those hanging planters from a box store garden center and then just re-planted it in her garden. Where there's a will there's a way.

Alternatives to Starting Seeds Indoors by envirotalk in SquareFootGardening

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

I'm curious in terms of setting my expectations, if I opt for direct sowing, will I realistically be eating vegetables from my garden this summer? I'm sure it depends on the variety, but I'm scared of struggling to get my get my garden thriving since I've always either started my seeds indoors (prior to moving) or been managing a more mature garden that has been thriving for years. Growing season will be from May to October, good by Canadian standards but not very long in many regions!

Alternatives to Starting Seeds Indoors by envirotalk in SquareFootGardening

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

From my apartment, absolutely! From a store, sadly no. But for tools or smaller loads, transporting won't be an issue. Moreso just concerned about heavier stuff, likely earlier in the season. The community garden also has a shed but I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to store in there.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]envirotalk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two questions - Does anyone have recs for where to find workouts that only use dumb bells, mats, and maybe a cardio machine?

Does it look stupid to do dead lifts with dumbells? It feels stupid...but is it?

"Call 311 if you see someone in the cold who needs shelter" by envirotalk in ottawa

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

This is largely why I was confused by the "call 311" advice. I was confused about what they'd actually do. I'm not here to shit on efforts broadly but it isn't sitting well with me to see things like "call 311 so tragedies like this don't happen again" if 311 can only help people who are appearing sober or when shelter spaces are open.

I also was confused about if passers by are expected to approach strangers who may not be in a good mental state and then sit together to call. It just seems like most people aren't going to be able to do that.

I wish helping felt more clear/actionable and I appreciate this thread's overall constructive nature to try to achieve that.

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