Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 23 hours ago, Davkaus said: HR insist I can't recommend an abortion. Far too late if she is at working age to be honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) On 01/03/2019 at 14:30, Davkaus said: Recruiting someone for a 1 year maternity cover role, then 6 weeks in to the role, her enquiring about maternity cover because she is pregnant and will need to go off on maternity leave in 4 months. And knew about it before taking the job. For 12 months. HR insist I can't recommend an abortion. That genuinely should be a sack-able offence. Can you not find 'another reason' to get rid of her? She wouldn't have tenure of employment so wouldn't be that hard. Edited March 2, 2019 by Dr_Pangloss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2019 The knowing about it before taking the job is what makes that really shitty. If it happened after she took the job then fair enough. Shit happens. But knowing about it and then taking the roles is poor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) A few years ago I was at a black tie dinner with a few clients and I was chatting to one about this business and how it had bucked the trend in that particular industry and doing really well. His reply to being successful? He said he paid his staff well above the average for the role in the sector, which encouraged loyalty and a stronger work ethic and he also said he never employed women of child bearing age in pivotal roles in the business! Edited March 2, 2019 by Xela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, Xela said: A few years ago I was at a black tie dinner with a few clients and I was chatting to one about this business and how it had bucked the trend in that particular industry and doing really well. His reply to being successful? He said he paid his staff well above the average for the role in the sector, which encouraged loyalty and a stronger work ethic and he also said he never employed women of child bearing age in pivotal roles in the business! I bet he had to keep that one quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, mottaloo said: I bet he had to keep that one quiet I wouldn't expect that attitude from the CEO of a PLC or a major company. A small business though? I can see why they may be inclined to thing that way, just looking at the example on this page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Driving back from Shropshire earlier, you can always tell when you're entering the West Mids then you start encountering appalling standards of driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, Xela said: Driving back from Shropshire earlier, you can always tell when you're entering the West Mids then you start encountering appalling standards of driving! You really should try Bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 2, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, mjmooney said: You really should try Bradford. Or Liverpool and especially Formby. Formby should have its own version of the Highway Code where upmarket German marques automatically have right of way, 4WDs can park on double yellows and anyone over the age of 65 will reverse any rules of the road you think exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, bickster said: Or Liverpool and especially Formby. Formby should have its own version of the Highway Code where upmarket German marques automatically have right of way, 4WDs can park on double yellows and anyone over the age of 65 will reverse any rules of the road you think exist Different style in Bradford. Couldn't tell you what the cars are (as I know nothing about that sort of thing), but they're probably stolen, and are driven by Asian teenage boys without insurance or driving licences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 2, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 2, 2019 I’m sat at a table in the pub opposite where my daughter lives. I have a table to myself by the door for ease of nipping out for a ciggie and keeping an eye on my spec. I’ve ordered food, I’m eating it. It’s raining outside and everyone is queuing for the theatre (upstairs of pub) inside the pub. This throbber has just sat him and his family down on my table’s spare two seats without even asking. Are they even having a drink, are they shite I was in an excellent mood 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Different style in Bradford. Couldn't tell you what the cars are (as I know nothing about that sort of thing), but they're probably stolen, and are driven by Asian teenage boys without insurance or driving licences. See also: Luton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I think one of my pet peeves are people in stores who are obviously selling the crap I am looking at, who can't let me walk around alone looking at stuff. I refuse to buy anything in any store where people piss me off by nagging me about helping me. Know it's stupid, but it's completely true. If I want help I will **** ask for it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 2, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: I think one of my pet peeves are people in stores who are obviously selling the crap I am looking at, who can't let me walk around alone looking at stuff. I refuse to buy anything in any store where people piss me off by nagging me about helping me. Know it's stupid, but it's completely true. If I want help I will **** ask for it. If no thanks doesn’t get rid of them, I walk out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mjmooney said: You really should try Bradford. I really shouldn't! All I know is that the requirement of a valid UK driving licence in some communities is generally seen as optional. Edited March 2, 2019 by Xela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted March 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, mjmooney said: Different style in Bradford. Couldn't tell you what the cars are (as I know nothing about that sort of thing), but they're probably stolen, and are driven by Asian teenage boys without insurance or driving licences. Ricers? We get a lot of them around here also, though I suspect the "variety" of Asian boys is a different one than yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Lee Camp. Just looks like he smells and he slept in a skip. Get a haircut, have a shave and sort yourself out. Take some bloody pride in your appearance man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 21 hours ago, KenjiOgiwara said: I think one of my pet peeves are people in stores who are obviously selling the crap I am looking at, who can't let me walk around alone looking at stuff. I refuse to buy anything in any store where people piss me off by nagging me about helping me. Know it's stupid, but it's completely true. If I want help I will **** ask for it. In New York in winter, while family were looking in shops I had no interest in, I started off going in with them, I kept getting asked if I needed help, each time trying to find somewhere more out of the way but they'd still find me. After that I just stayed outside despite it being freezing. Suppose it makes a change from not being able to find someone to help you like often happens here, but it's infuriating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just watching one of those antiques programmes (I was bored). The presenter is discussing a 1965 set of Rolling Stones autographs, claiming that they are his favourite band. So he explains that "Brian Jones left in 1969, and was replaced by Ronnie Wood". Sack him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I just had a response to an email I sent to a repair company requesting a quote. I sent the email at the start of January. they didn't apologise or give any indication that they thought there was anything unusual about replying 2 months later. I've obviously already had the work done, but in May I'm going to reply asking them to attend urgently in July. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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