Club 30's "Kill the Boredom Demon" JivePad 111th Edition
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Originally posted by hisoka:
macdonald part time staff
anyway seriously if you're looking for an internship you should be emailing the companies now
hurhur. mi sis wouldn't mind. she likes their fish fillets. =P
i hate macs. not even their fries. even though so many people claim that they have the best fries.
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
Hanor!! It's exploitation of labour!
After working here, I don't think it'll be easy transitioning back to Singapore's working conditions. There's hardly any employee rights. I like working here where there are strict anti-bullying policies and Unions. Things aren't exactly peachy here all the time but I feel a bit more 'secure' with strong and effective union backing and workplace laws. Australia is huge on workplace safety. Employers also do not dare to exploit their employees because they will end up in hot soup!
that's the lower level of staff .. normal workers are not too bad?
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Originally posted by elindra:
So tired
I wanna sleep
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
Well, over here, as far as I know, it's illegal to flout such rules and employers can really get into serious legal trouble. The minimum wage guidelines are strictly implemented. That is, unless one is an illegal immigrant working in one of those dodgy organisations that Immigration is always after.
I'm surprised that Canada is lax about it...
they aren't. but if you're desperate for a job, you'll take anything. and if you complain, it also means you'll lose the job. so in some sense, it's a 'win-win' situation.
and anyway, the only thing we hear about illegal immigrants etc is that they are often employed in small lousy companies. but i can bet that there are plenty in larger organizations as well. just that we don't hear about them in the news
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Originally posted by honeymouse:
Think I am still recovering from the trip..... It may not be a good idea to come straight to work the next day after being back. Lots of things going on within the company (colleagues made redundant), etc So probably stress related. Anyway, feeling better now. Thanks!
It's indeed getting cold. I turned on the heater for the first time last night since November. The night before it was so warm I had to keep the fan running. Oh well, that's Melbourne for you!
When are you free to meet up?
My current work situation leaves me in a quandary.
My shifts are no longer rostered ahead so it's really hard for me to plan anything. 
I think we shouldn't meet up until you feel better. Otherwise, it's an extra unnecessary strain on you. We can always talk on the phone if you're free. I'm glad that you managed to keep your job. It's really bad timing for me - the Nov-Jan period is traditionally quiet and then in Jan, there's an influx of graduate nurses.
It's just really a serious of really bad luck and bad timing... 
Y'know, the night before the chilly winds came, I had a horrible night tossing and turning and groaning with pain with each turn because my left hip ached so badly. I had forgotten that I could predict the cold rain with my rheumatism!
I had to dig out my hot water bottles... but for some strange reason, after laundering the hot water bottle covers, they had all gone missing! 
I really hope I can find my nice, furry hot water bottle covers! Otherwise, haiz... got to buy them from Coles again. Last year, those flew off the shelves so fast because they are very nice and soft and pretty. 
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Originally posted by honeymouse:
No injuries.....
Initially we thought it was killed by our neighbour's cat but there wasn't any sign of injuries etc..... We were short of doing an autopsy on her though!
maybe.. the smaller possum fed the bigger one poison to kill it. cannot win in a fight cos of smaller size so must make more strategic moves
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Originally posted by honeymouse:
No injuries.....
Initially we thought it was killed by our neighbour's cat but there wasn't any sign of injuries etc..... We were short of doing an autopsy on her though!
I think it's just old age. Her heart just stopped from normal wear and tear over the years.
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Originally posted by udontknowme:
hurhur. mi sis wouldn't mind. she likes their fish fillets. =P
i hate macs. not even their fries. even though so many people claim that they have the best fries.
McCrapper's is evil.. trying to sell simulated food in place of real food -
Originally posted by hisoka:
maybe.. the smaller possum fed the bigger one poison to kill it. cannot win in a fight cos of smaller size so must make more strategic moves
you are so full of BS. hahaha
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Originally posted by hisoka:
maybe.. the smaller possum fed the bigger one poison to kill it. cannot win in a fight cos of smaller size so must make more strategic moves
Bwa-bwa!! (sound effect)Hisk, with your erm... thwarted imagination, it's a bit wasted that you aren't the creator of some manga from the dark side. Y'know, like Twilight Zone style!
Darnit... I miss my dad's collection of Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt comics...
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Originally posted by udontknowme:
you are so full of BS. hahaha
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
Y'know, the night before the chilly winds came, I had a horrible night tossing and turning and groaning with pain with each turn because my left hip ached so badly. I had forgotten that I could predict the cold rain with my rheumatism!
I had to dig out my hot water bottles...
but for some strange reason, after laundering the hot water bottle
covers, they had all gone missing! I really hope I can find my nice,
furry hot water bottle covers! Otherwise, haiz... got to buy
them from Coles again. Last year, those flew off the shelves so fast
because they are very nice and soft and pretty. I remember they used to sell this teddy bear thingy in australia's pharmacy that you can pop into a microwave or something.. it has heated beads.. then after tt.. use it as a hot water bottle. Very convenient and cute too.
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Originally posted by ShrodingersCat:
I remember they used to sell this teddy bear thingy in australia's pharmacy that you can pop into a microwave or something.. it has heated beads.. then after tt.. use it as a hot water bottle. Very convenient and cute too.
sis bought a tube version for me.. got lavendar scent in there too..anyway, go have a look around the shops, they have it in Singapore too..
btw.. for those who suffer from sinus problems, zora and i saw neti pots on sale in Guardian Pharmacy
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Originally posted by Rhonda: Bwa-bwa!! (sound effect)
Hisk, with your erm... thwarted imagination, it's a bit wasted that you aren't the creator of some manga from the dark side. Y'know, like Twilight Zone style!
Darnit... I miss my dad's collection of Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt comics...
Just thinking of what the smaller/weaker animals can do to win territory
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
My current work situation leaves me in a quandary.
My shifts are no longer rostered ahead so it's
really hard for me to plan anything. I think we shouldn't meet up until you feel better. Otherwise, it's an extra unnecessary strain on you. We can always talk on the phone if you're free. I'm glad that you managed to keep your job. It's really bad timing for me - the Nov-Jan period is traditionally quiet and then in Jan, there's an influx of graduate nurses.
It's just really a serious of really bad luck
and bad timing... Y'know, the night before the chilly winds came, I had a horrible night tossing and turning and groaning with pain with each turn because my left hip ached so badly. I had forgotten that I could predict the cold rain with my rheumatism!
I had to dig out my hot water bottles...
but for some strange reason, after laundering the hot water bottle
covers, they had all gone missing! I really hope I can find my nice,
furry hot water bottle covers! Otherwise, haiz... got to buy
them from Coles again. Last year, those flew off the shelves so fast
because they are very nice and soft and pretty. I really hope things would change for the better soon for you. Just let me know when you're free and I will always make time to see you.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately either because of my sore back (upper around the shoulder blades). Sigh.... think it could be stress related too!
Since you need to stay at home waiting for phone calls, I can always come to visit you at your place. I can do take away and eat it at your place.
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Originally posted by hisoka:
maybe.. the smaller possum fed the bigger one poison to kill it. cannot win in a fight cos of smaller size so must make more strategic moves
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smaller possum much easier to win over confidence...
offer bits of apple and raw nuts to it.. in front of it, drop the bits of food and retreat.. slowly retreat less and less and soon, it'll be eating out of your hands..
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
My current work situation leaves me in a quandary.
My shifts are no longer rostered ahead so it's
really hard for me to plan anything. I think we shouldn't meet up until you feel better. Otherwise, it's an extra unnecessary strain on you. We can always talk on the phone if you're free. I'm glad that you managed to keep your job. It's really bad timing for me - the Nov-Jan period is traditionally quiet and then in Jan, there's an influx of graduate nurses.
It's just really a serious of really bad luck
and bad timing... Y'know, the night before the chilly winds came, I had a horrible night tossing and turning and groaning with pain with each turn because my left hip ached so badly. I had forgotten that I could predict the cold rain with my rheumatism!
I had to dig out my hot water bottles...
but for some strange reason, after laundering the hot water bottle
covers, they had all gone missing! I really hope I can find my nice,
furry hot water bottle covers! Otherwise, haiz... got to buy
them from Coles again. Last year, those flew off the shelves so fast
because they are very nice and soft and pretty. *pat pat*
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I know of ppl who perform autopsies on their dead pet fish :x
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Originally posted by elindra:
I know of ppl who perform autopsies on their dead pet fish :x
you mean they eat the fish or they really perform autopsies? 0.o
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Originally posted by the Bear:
sis bought a tube version for me.. got lavendar scent in there too..anyway, go have a look around the shops, they have it in Singapore too..
btw.. for those who suffer from sinus problems, zora and i saw neti pots on sale in Guardian Pharmacy
ISSIT! I have a pink bear version (yes.. really pinky bear heehee) from a long time ago. But since I have no more microwave... dunno after so many years whether it still works or not.
Where u got from Singapore?
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Originally posted by the Bear:
smaller possum much easier to win over confidence...
offer bits of apple and raw nuts to it.. in front of it, drop the bits of food and retreat.. slowly retreat less and less and soon, it'll be eating out of your hands..
Hmmm..... I think I am happy to just leave piece of fruit there for him/her to help herself. I don't want to risk losing my finger.....
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Originally posted by elindra:
I know of ppl who perform autopsies on their dead pet fish :x
prepare by putting in steamer tray with kiam chye, tomatoes and sour plums, and then dissection after 20 minutes of steaming?
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Bear's p-membership has expired.....
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
My current work situation leaves me in a quandary.
My shifts are no longer rostered ahead so it's
really hard for me to plan anything. sounds like my previous workplacefriend : tomorrow free or not?
me : dunno leh, gotta call back to ask
friend : then finish work what time?
me : dunno, have to call back to ask what time i start (if its morning shift i know roughly wat time it'll end... afternoon shift, forget it)
even when i'm at work, i can't answer a simple question like "what time will u finish your shift?" because time is rubber band over there. last minute additions can lead to 4hrs extra easily.