Hi everyone, just a quick heads up that I've created an account on Aussie Zone directly, instead of cross-posting from Mastodon.

So if you've noticed my username has suddenly changed, that's why 😊

It's been a tough day in the office for Mr Snowy, who's now falling asleep at the desk.

Very interesting news at work.

You might remember a few weeks ago, I posted here about an acting "manager" in a department I work with a lot at work.

Well, today the "manager's" boss announced who's going to be permanently filling that role.

And it's an external candidate.

The "manager" is moving to a newly-created role leading the sales team.

The woman who currently leads the sales team is not happy about this. As in, visibly pissed off about basically being demoted so "manager" can have a job.

Okay, Aussie Zone brains trust, I've got an interesting dilemma for you.

So a bit of background. My partner works as a sole trader, and does contract work for a number of companies.

One of the companies she works for has had a full time position open up, which involves managing their external contractors.

Being a sold trader works well for her, so she wants to turn it down. She wants to recommend me instead.

It's a good job. It gas decent pay.

Here's the tricky part: Were I to get this role, I would be responsible for managing this company's external contractors, including my partner.

In effect, I would be her "boss" to some extent.

Working with your spouse or partner is always tricky. Let alone being their manager.

Has anyone here worked with someone they're in a relationship with? What were the pros and cos? Did you disclose your relationship?

Should I take up the role? Or us it not worth tgd hassles?

Thank youuu 🥰

So yeah, no more @ing half a dozen people on every reply.

(Yeah, that one was starting to annoy me too!)

Oh that's no fun — poor thing 😔😷

I remember a couple of months back when my partner had covid, it was a logistical nightmare.

She got the bedroom, I got the living room and slept on the couch.

We both wore masks if we had to be in the same room for any reason.

And then one day I gave her a bowl of soup and she managed to spill it all over the bed. (Thank heaven for mattress protectors!)

Making the bed while wearing gloves and a mask is not an experience I'm keen to repeat anytime soon!

The good news is she started getting better after a week or so. And had completely recovered after a month.

She first noticed her sense of smell was returning while walking past some smokers in front of Woolies.

"Do you smell that? Wait — I can smell that! I can smell the smokers!" I don't think I've ever seen a nonsmoker so overjoyed at the smell of cigarette smoke! 😆

Anyway wishing Mr Peeler a speedy recovery. Yeah, it'll be tough, but hopefully he'll be feeling better in a week or two. Take care 💜🫂

Just last week, John Quiggin released a book on pretty much this exact topic, called "After Neoliberalism".

You can download the eBook for free, or order a printed copy here: https://press.anu.edu.au/...

If you're interested in an in-depth look at the economic and government policies that erosion of the middle class happened, it's worth a read.

Fantastic news!!! 👃🌻😊

And hopefully in the next week or so, you should make a full recovery ☺️

Just two more points and the Hawks would have knocked off GWS.

So disappointing 😞

Yeah, my partner gently teases me about it.

I'm generally okay with heights. Like, I can be out on the balcony of a 20th story building, no worries.

But. There's no way you'll find me above the second- or third-top rung of a ladder.

(There's only one handywoman in our house, and it's definitely not me 😆).

It's still around, barely: https://wendysmilkbar.com/

There was still one at Eastland last I checked, as well as Parramatta in Sydney.

There were also stores in Chirnside Park, Waverley Gardens, and Cranbourne, but I'm not sure if those ones are still open?

Restaurant reservation made for next Sunday, flowers sorted.

I mentioned to wifey not to make plans for next Sunday.

"What's happening next Sunday?" she asked, then looked it up.

I think she'd forgotten, and took it as a less at hand subtle hint 😂

Nawww 😻

Best cat. Deserves all the scratches behind the ears ❤️

I hope your eldest gets well soon <3

It's not much of a silver lining, but you've just won any argument that happens in the next six months or so.

"Yeah, well you gave the kids covid by walking through the bloody living room every five minutes!"

Both kinds of home sewers are very much still welcome 😆

So what about Chinese dumplings then?

My immediate reaction: "Showcase" him how?

Is this just a LinkedIn post? A video? An article on the company website that's linked to on LI? Something else?

You think the chat feature is there to help you? Bless your heart!

It's there because a chat app is cheaper for Woolies than an outsourced call centre. If you give up waiting, that's good for them.

It's just another way Colesworths is screwing this country over.

A few more thoughts from someone who's of an age where it's no-longer polite to ask how old I am. (Let's just say some of the songs I listened to in high school now play on Gold 104 🫢)

Anyway.

The job you start out in won't be your forever job.

And there's a good chance the industry you start in won't be the same one you retire in.

Lots of people start in one industry and then later go back to TAFE or uni. Or decide to start a business. Or end up working in a profession that's different to the one they studied for.

I've done it, and so have plenty of other people.

Say you start off as a teacher, and decide after a few years that it's not for you.

Well, chances are there's a lot of soft skills that you'll learn from teaching that will be valuable elsewhere.

And don't worry that you haven't figured it all out yet. Heavens knows I still haven't!

Is he at least wearing a mask or doing anything to cover his face while he's in the living room?! Or at the very least waiting until everyone has left the room?!