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  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    17·
    1 year ago

    They cancelled my offer. I have 3 charges for shoplifting against me from 9 years ago which I mentioned in advance and it was fine.

    In fucked now. Completely and utterly fucked.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      13·
      1 year ago

      Mentioned in advance. Then they pulled it out of the hat at the last minute. That is absolutely gross. If they weren’t OK with it, they should have said so earlier - much earlier.

      By the way, you can apply to have minor offence charges struck off your record after a period of clean living. Not sure what the period is for shoplifting. Something about the Statute of Limitations. Might be worth enquiring about this at Legal Aid or other community legal service.

      • Catfish@aussie.zone
        11·
        1 year ago

        Yeah, smells like failing somebody on a drug screen for prescriptions they pre declared. Not cool.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      12·
      1 year ago

      !!! This is unbelievable. Do they do public service contracts, is that why they’re so anal? Regardless, how could they tell you one thing and then do another? Aside from being horrific for you it’s a waste of their own time and resources too.

      I am so, so sorry. Be gentle with yourself today and try your best to focus on the good that you have brought and will continue to bring to your life and the world. This has got to be a matter of messed up communication or legal requirements. If not, then they’re not good people… It’s not a black mark on your character even if a part of your brain wants you to think it is. We believe in you!

    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone
      8·
      1 year ago

      Wtf!! That’s so fucked!! At the same time, that’s a red flag for them to say they’re cool with it and then use it as an excuse. Fuck them!

  • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
    12·
    1 year ago

    Got the word this afternoon that my role is being extended for another 18 months. They couldn’t swing making it permanent, but we’ll look at that again in 18 months’ time. No going back to Operations. All Strategy for me!

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
    10·
    1 year ago

    I’ve decided Marketing Cloud isn’t for me and I think I’ll find another job.

    Some rather promising Victorian State Government (multiple positions) roles have come up so I’ll try my luck

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
    9·
    1 year ago

    husband insists on playing tv shows with very loud bass sound bar. we have a tiny lounge area and a small screen. I just can’t even stay in the same room, even if it’s a show I love

    it’s not immersive, it’s unreal and doesn’t add to the experience ,

  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
    8·
    1 year ago

    Doing overtime for the first time ever this week. Only an extra hour per day but it’s really taking it out of me! Little extra money next payday will sure be nice though

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    8·
    1 year ago

    Gawd walking to dans for goon just now after shifting those couches to the tip yesterday has roooned me.

    Quads are on fire.

    On the plus side all the neighbours were out doing their gardening things on the way home all saying hello to eachother so that was wholesome.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    7·
    1 year ago

    Got a cold call for a job that’s a lot like what I used to do so I’m 95% sure I don’t want it, but I’ve got dragged into a chat with the director on Monday anyway despite telling the recruiter it’s probably not for me??

    Am bored/curious so I’ll go, although I don’t like wasting people’s time… but geez the recruiter was persistent. I’m sure he must be getting a cut for any interview he scores even though the chance of converting it into a hire is low

    • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
      4·
      1 year ago

      Never feel bad about wasting a company’s time when it comes to hiring. Everyone gets jerked around in the hiring process, it’s good to give it back to them now and then

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
        2·
        1 year ago

        Very fair point. That makes me feel better about going in out of sheer curiosity and to work out where I fit in in the industry and maybe make a couple connections. It has been a long road towards not taking these evaluations too personally (whether positive or negative) or feel like I need to be selling myself at all times. And it’s a small industry, so it’s easy to feel over-conscious about what people think, but I’m sure I can still maintain a decent enough profile with a gracious “thanks but no thanks” at the end of the interview.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      2·
      1 year ago

      They don’t get a cut for the interview, but they do if you are hired and it’s a lot. Something like 5-10% of your salary. If they fill a $100k position, they get something like $10k. Or, their employer does. Which is why you see so many recruiters self-employed.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
        2·
        1 year ago

        I figured it should be for hires, not just finding candidates and getting interviews. Guy must be a bit of a rookie if he thinks I’d seriously convert into a hire but I guess it’s a tight market in that specific sector.

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
    7·
    1 year ago

    I just found my spare car key, which I lost about 10 years ago! It was in a magnetic keyholder on the inside of the door of my shed in the carport. Now that I have found it I have a vague recollection of putting it there because I need to move the car to fully open the shed door. Obviously this did not turn out to be a helpful move.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      5·
      1 year ago

      Ah the wonderful recollections of putting an item intentionally somewhere only after you find it. How useful is that?

      Hiding it so well you couldn’t find it!

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    7·
    1 year ago

    Kittenpants was swaying a little while sitting so I was worried about the infection moving to her inner ear. Tied her normal carrier to the pram frame and dragged our butts down to emergency. Yep. Ear infection. They prescribed her more drops but didn’t have the ear cleaner wash in stock.

    I’m completely wiped out for the next few days, the normal vet and pet shop will likely be shut tomorrow and so I’ve ordered the ear cleaner wash online and will wipe her ears out with warm water until that arrives. Pet shop didn’t have fast delivery… I’m wondering if I should have chanced it in an uber tomorrow morning and just seen if somewhere was open :(