Gripe thread

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:49 pm

huge wrote:yeah pretty random.

i always get stuff sent to my work to avoid those sorts of things.

that and i can never get to a bloody post office.

Post Office closes 11am on Saturday - bullshit hours.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:24 pm

i am having hot flushes.....

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:28 pm

a bunch of people were sacked from my work today, guess who was among them...

they've gotten rid of all their sales staff and plan to replace them with uni grads with years of technical service experience. Cause technicians know all about customer service

I'm fucking crushed.

They even got rid of the warehouse guy who just this morning announced that his girlfriend was pregnant and they plan to marry. How fucking sad is that? The bossman said it had nothing to do with us, we worked super hard and he would give us all gleaming references but...

Thanks John Howard, for making this all possible

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:30 pm

mixtress wrote:a bunch of people were sacked from my work today, guess who was among them...

they've gotten rid of all their sales staff and plan to replace them with uni grads with years of technical service experience. Cause technicians know all about customer service

I'm fucking crushed.

They even got rid of the warehouse guy who just this morning announced that his girlfriend was pregnant and they plan to marry. How fucking sad is that? The bossman said it had nothing to do with us, we worked super hard and he would give us all gleaming references but...

Thanks John Howard, for making this all possible

Damn lady that is not good not good at all....

When do you all need to move on? Why the warehouse guy tho? what uni educated Techi type could do his job better? It is a warehouse...

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:48 pm

I'm already at home Charliegirl. We all got shoved off to Buffalo immediately.

I've got no idea why they sacked the warehouse bloke. I don't think the bossman thought this through very well. It's gonna cause them incredible issues since they don't have a replacement for him and the orders are coming in thick and fast...

I'll be ok, it's just such a massive shock

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:49 pm

Mixi - thats rotten.
I feel for you.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:56 pm

shit Mixxy that sucks the big one. i have had it happen once when half the company went down. this is why i now work in big companies. security

i hope you find something real quick!!!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:20 pm

mixtress wrote:I'm already at home Charliegirl. We all got shoved off to Buffalo immediately.

I've got no idea why they sacked the warehouse bloke. I don't think the bossman thought this through very well. It's gonna cause them incredible issues since they don't have a replacement for him and the orders are coming in thick and fast...

I'll be ok, it's just such a massive shock

Shit Chick..... All done and dusted, i assume a payout is coming your way???
HOLY.... I finish up soon, will give you a tingle when i get home

Post by **huge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:24 pm

lame mixi. dude in IT in sydney just got given the arse too.

more work for me! bleh!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:32 pm

huge wrote:lame mixi. dude in IT in sydney just got given the arse too.

more work for me! bleh!

do you need a PA?????

No seriously.... do you?

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:44 pm

Thanks guys, I really needed some nice warm fuzzies and internet cuddles...feeling a bit

Nah Charlie, no payout except what's owed and a week in lieu. Pathetic effort really. No good will at all. It would have been nice if they'd given me a week at least, so I could look for a job while I still had one cause that always looks better to prospective employers.

I'll be blazing the employment section tomorrow. Tonight? I get completely >>

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:46 pm

mixtress wrote:Thanks guys, I really needed some nice warm fuzzies and internet cuddles...feeling a bit

Nah Charlie, no payout except what's owed and a week in lieu. Pathetic effort really. No good will at all. It would have been nice if they'd given me a week at least, so I could look for a job while I still had one cause that always looks better to prospective employers.

I'll be blazing the employment section tomorrow. Tonight? I get completely >>

Good luck Mixi -
What am I saying, you know how to

Hoipe you find a new place of emplyment soon,

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:47 pm

huge wrote:yeah pretty random.

i always get stuff sent to my work to avoid those sorts of things.

that and i can never get to a bloody post office.

you just do it so they pay the customs duty, don't ya.

(dude once ordered a spoiler for his motorbike to work for that reason, haha.)

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:48 pm

mixtress wrote:Nah Charlie, no payout except what's owed and a week in lieu. Pathetic effort really. No good will at all. It would have been nice if they'd given me a week at least, so I could look for a job while I still had one cause that always looks better to prospective employers.

I'll be blazing the employment section tomorrow. Tonight? I get completely >>

shit, that's fucked dude. sorry to hear it.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:49 pm

shit babe, thats FUCKED!!!!

youll get another job, i have no doubt!

god these AWAs are fucked.

GRRRRRRRRR

lots of good vibes and love from kitten licken...

.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:00 pm

Mixi, sorry to hear about your news! What a shock!

Fingers crossed a better job comes your way next.

Post by **Friday** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:10 pm

That sucks Mixi!

Best of luck with the looking...

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:43 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:god these AWAs are fucked.

I wasn't on an AWA, I had a proper contract and everything.

Shit, now I'm beginning to wonder if it's all legit. They sacked us cause the company's changing and our roles are changing, but we weren't made redundant. Does that work??

Where's mrj when you need him

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:07 pm

mixtress wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:god these AWAs are fucked.
I wasn't on an AWA, I had a proper contract and everything.

Shit, now I'm beginning to wonder if it's all legit. They sacked us cause the company's changing and our roles are changing, but we weren't made redundant. Does that work??

Where's mrj when you need him

dig out your contract, it should specify a notice period in pretty plain english. look for conditions under which either party may terminate: usually this is either at any time due to 'gross misconduct', or with a given amount of notice for any reason. if they have a longer notice period, then you have them by the balls: either they have to retrospectively go for gross misconduct (which would be going against what they've already said: save your emails etc), or they have to pay out your notice period.

db · Post by db » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:13 pm

FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRKKKKK!

Still on restricted bandwith.... SO FUCKING GAY!!!

56k sucks big fat hairy ballz.

2 days to go

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:15 pm

Fuck that sucks mixi

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:21 pm

mixtress wrote:a bunch of people were sacked from my work today, guess who was among them...

bad luck mixxy. I'm sure you'll find work again soon. Keep yo chin up.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:23 pm

Fuck Mixxi, that BLOWS. How did they do it? Were you casually or temporarily employed?

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:49 am

mixtress wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:god these AWAs are fucked.
I wasn't on an AWA, I had a proper contract and everything.

Shit, now I'm beginning to wonder if it's all legit. They sacked us cause the company's changing and our roles are changing, but we weren't made redundant. Does that work??

Where's mrj when you need him

I'll get him to have a squiz at this thread for you m'dear.

I'm getting him to read through my new work contract before I sign it.

Everyone needs to be as informed as possible in this day and age... even in a job market like this one.

Best of luck mixi, and mrj is on da case

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:59 am

Fark poppet, one week pay plus holidays....hhmmmm that doesn't sound right, read your contract honey, and see what is available, also just for advice call the workchoices place, i found they gave me really good advice of what i should and should not stand for.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:30 pm

GOTD: people who get angry at you and try to guilt trip you even after an (undeserved) apology because THEY missread an advertised date. Get fucked, seriously

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:31 pm

GOTD = half of my workmates going on a field trip and leaving us with all the work to do. They get to drive new Mondeos and other vehicles all day. Bastards.

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:38 pm

Stray wrote: I've been waiting for a cd from the US for over 3 weeks now.. I know it
can sometimes take that long.. but now I'm starting to wonder...

Yay my cd came! Although they just shoved it into my mailbox, with the majority sticking out the top.

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:51 pm

Hardy wrote:Fuck Mixxi, that BLOWS. How did they do it? Were you casually or temporarily employed?

Been there since Feb 1st, well past the 3 months probation. Full time permanent. The boss called me into his office around 3.30pm and just said 'today's your last day here'. I was in complete shock. Told me he was changing the whole company and the sales team was being replaced with technicians. That was pretty much it.

Gonna contact my old old old boss from HT. We were gonna have lunch a while ago and I think he was gonna offer me a job then, so hopefully he has something for me.

Thanks again everyone, super appreciated. I'm trying to put it all aside so I can enjoy QLD next week. Good times ahead, good times ahead, good times ahead...

No more gripes from me

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:54 pm

mixtress wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:god these AWAs are fucked.
I wasn't on an AWA, I had a proper contract and everything.

oh! well thats not right at all, is it? mrj...?

i see in my crystal ball.....sun, sand, beaches, relaxation, and then a new job when you return where they treat you good....

G'sOTD >
the same work trials, housemate hunting, putting on weight, loyalties, and politics.

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:12 pm

thats hardly a reason to use the

tho is it gk?
if you use it all the time one day when you need it no one will take any notice

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:34 pm

mixtress wrote:
Hardy wrote:Fuck Mixxi, that BLOWS. How did they do it? Were you casually or temporarily employed?
Been there since Feb 1st, well past the 3 months probation. Full time permanent. The boss called me into his office around 3.30pm and just said 'today's your last day here'. I was in complete shock. Told me he was changing the whole company and the sales team was being replaced with technicians. That was pretty much it.

Gonna contact my old old old boss from HT. We were gonna have lunch a while ago and I think he was gonna offer me a job then, so hopefully he has something for me.

Thanks again everyone, super appreciated. I'm trying to put it all aside so I can enjoy QLD next week. Good times ahead, good times ahead, good times ahead...

No more gripes from me

Use the QLD trip to put it all behind you, get all your angst out now - call me i can strap pillows to my body and be used as a punching bag, or even if you want a drink and a natter..... - then when you are up there, enjoy not think about it and come back ready to start your new chapter and so forth....

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:37 pm

Go perve at at all the hotness on the beach - frink booze and soak up the laziness.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:42 pm

nic wrote:thats hardly a reason to use the tho is it gk?
if you use it all the time one day when you need it no one will take any notice

what?

if you have to know, im sitting at my pooter crying.

i dont use it all the time man, im usually an eternal optimist.

thanks.

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:51 pm

uh oh lol
wrong time wrong context
sorry

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:52 pm

put a 9volt battery on your tongue nic.

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:56 pm

nic ze prick!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:57 pm

Fents wrote:nic ze prick!

kisses to you and Rach

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:00 pm

Charlie73 wrote:
Fents wrote:nic ze prick!
kisses to you and Rach

well kiss's to you to (wich you can then pass onto Matty for me, cause i dont kiss boys unfortuantly!)

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:47 pm

nic wrote:uh oh lol
wrong time wrong context
sorry

Is that thingie in your sig the battleship from monopoly?

Post by **Friday** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:50 pm

it's this isn't it?

http://melbournebeats.com/forum/viewtop ... ht=#421993

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:55 pm

Oh yeah.

Nais.

looks like the monopoly battleship when it is all shrunken down (not that there's anything wrong with that)

Post by **Friday** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:56 pm

i can see that...

Post by **huge** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:07 pm

after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.

Post by **system** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:09 pm

huge wrote:after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.

needs more bofh attitude.

Post by **system** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:11 pm

lynt wrote:head high soldier!

fooishbar wrote:colos really need to stop hiring the illiterate.

belated cheers, fellas.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:13 pm

huge wrote:after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.

my work just added a folder to desktop which is connected to the network to stop people doing that.

Post by **system** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:19 pm

Lizkins wrote:
huge wrote:after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.
my work just added a folder to desktop which is connected to the network to stop people doing that.

the last time i did windows systems admin work (which was a loooooong time ago), i symlinked user desktops to their network homes and locked the local instance.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:22 pm

system wrote:
Lizkins wrote:
huge wrote:after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.
my work just added a folder to desktop which is connected to the network to stop people doing that.
the last time i did windows systems admin work (which was a loooooong time ago), i symlinked user desktops to their network homes and locked the local instance.

i don't know what you just said, but it sounded teh hotness

kidding....sort of

mmmm nerds

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:27 pm

system wrote:
Lizkins wrote:
huge wrote:after buying myself a new phone cos work wouldnt get me a new one cos mine is working they decide to send me a new phone bah!

also i lost a folder on someones laptop i rebuilt this morning and they are cut as.

needs more save shit to network and not keep everything on your desktop ffs.
my work just added a folder to desktop which is connected to the network to stop people doing that.
the last time i did windows systems admin work (which was a loooooong time ago), i symlinked user desktops to their network homes and locked the local instance.

boy that WAS a long time ago