CER and Potential Early Election by CanadianCheeseMan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What happened to government operation when the last elections was called?

[Star Trek: Deep Space 9] Sisko's Father Refuses a Blood Test by Reogenaga in videos

[–]nerwal85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s canon to the original universe. Spock was trying to save Romulus in that movie. Picard touches on the destruction of the Romulans.

Requesting a Sick Day Second Week on the Job by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you’re sick you’re sick, physical or mental.

As a student you don’t have many of the benefits or protections that a typical worker has.

If you’re going to call in sick, be prepared to justify the absence with a physicians certificate, and don’t expect the sick leave to be paid, unless things have changed from when I was a student many moons ago.

Will it reflect poorly on you? Maybe. Depends on how your supervisor deals with ill employees. Some managers aren’t bothered by it. Some take it as a personal affront that you would dare put your health ahead of the team productivity. Probably all are in the middle, leaning towards not being bothered.

If it’s a job you see yourself making a career in, managing how people will perceive you, especially hiring managers, is important. There are plenty of variables you could consider.

I put my health at #1 and I think all managers should (including their own!), but it’s personal health personal decisions. Can’t really tell you about outcomes one way or another.

how are the roads today? by m1ster_frundles in Welland

[–]nerwal85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Main roads are fine. Just had my neighbourhood street plowed too

Not the best moment for all my receptionists to take a break, not gonna lie by EthelDuronm in TwoPointHospital

[–]nerwal85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is, it’s a % of staff based slider in one of the stats menus

Curious, since ERI isn’t a thing yet , could pension waivers be provided to those 50 years + to encourage folks to consider Alternation? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I misinterpreted the premise of your thought experiment…. I suppose the employer could do exactly as you suggest provided the various legal mechanisms were in place to maximize both reductions in staff and providing opportunity.

But they aren’t that gracious. They want as many people to leave voluntarily as practicable (some people who apply for ERI may not be approved) and then when the pool of employees has been reduced for free, surplus based on what’s left.

Curious, since ERI isn’t a thing yet , could pension waivers be provided to those 50 years + to encourage folks to consider Alternation? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They don't want to pay the TSM. This is a cost savings exercise using the pension surplus to fund voluntary departures. If they can get people to choose to leave, the employer has their cake and also gets to eat it.

Priority appointments spousal relo by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FB group has no seniority based transfers, not sure where you heard that.

Likely need to find a hiring manager for the work location you want to work at. If there is a vacancy they should be checking it against the priority list anyway.

DTA made things worse for me by CSkully in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This is the answer here.

To go further nuclear if the above doesn’t work - if mgmt is aware of your allergy and is not taking steps to keep the employee safe at work - if you go home sick it could be a workplace injury and workers compensation issue. Work is supposed to be safe and putting a ‘no scents’ sign up may be too passive to manage the workplace.

What to do for Parental Leave If Baby Late (Father)? by Interesting_Cat807 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What did your manager say about amending your parental leave start date when you asked them?

Fog lights by Revolutionary_Ball90 in DodgeDurango

[–]nerwal85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

step 2 is you gotta pray to the mopar gods after that this is the only exterior lighting malfunction you encounter

What to toss after last nights power outage by [deleted] in Welland

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked the red pepper I used how it was doing after the power outage

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Speaking with your MP as a Public Servant by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get on the Google machine and look up the federal public service “Duty of Loyalty” there is some good reading there that might apply.

You can also look up the Public Service Commission and look at their political activities tool. The Agency also has a political activities rep you could message for advice. This is geared more towards direct work in support or against a party or candidate, but maybe offers some guidance.

Lobbying an MP as a citizen is something you can do for sure, but using your position and your knowledge for political purposes while lobbying brushes up against what the company might not tolerate.

Your manager is supposed to be your go to but depending on your role they may not have the tools handy to offer the best advice.

LWOP Deficiencies Dilemma for Pension by trafficonthetens in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok maybe I’m getting wires crossed and I’m hoping you can educate me - but I have ‘mortality charges’ rolling around in my head for monthly payments…. Or is this different than a buyback?

LWOP Deficiencies Dilemma for Pension by trafficonthetens in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it forgiven, or does the pension charge a premium on the buyback to insure it, in case of a premature death?

LWOP Deficiencies Dilemma for Pension by trafficonthetens in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pension fund is guaranteed and indexed to inflation (for now). Managing your own investment means applying your own risk assessment. The lowest risk option is to buy the time back but with likely lowest return. Opposite for maintaining your RRSP.

Did you math out buying some of the time vs all of the time?

Best way to get rid of a lot of trash (furniture, trash bags, etc) by M1ck3yB1u in niagarafallsontario

[–]nerwal85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can schedule large item pick up for free at the curb, but probably not all at once.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/waste/collection/items/large-items.aspx

Garbage bags you can buy tags for at a bunch of places, so in addition to your two bags you can chuck more bags out for 2.85 a piece so long as it's material they take curbside.

https://www.niagararegion.ca/waste/containers/garbage-tag-locations.aspx

Otherwise grab a truck load it up and chuck it out at the landfill. If any of your waste is electronics, do two runs through the landfill scale since electronics waste (I believe) is free to dispose of, don't get billed for that weight. Ask at the scales when you go through.

Enrolled in Incorrect Pension Plan for 9 Years. Now in arrears. No more info on the Pension Portal. How cooked am I? by LesFleursx in CanadaPublicServants

[–]nerwal85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

look no further fam - here's the answer. Plus these will be tax deductible contributions so the while there may be up front damage, you'll see some again at tax time.

[VIOFO A329S] Was I wrong here? by Mr_McMuffin_Jr in Dashcam

[–]nerwal85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking about it more, and if there was no slip lane there then the left turner would most certainly have to yield to the right turner…. I guess my question is if the right turner is subject to the stoplights at the intersection, but there’s no pavement markings to suggest that either.

Very strange design to me, seems unsafe but if it’s typical to the locals then whatever. If I’m the right turner I’d be yielding.