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Post by palesa on Feb 24, 2009 15:36:35 GMT
I leave tomorrow morning to shut down our project office, the staff are hostile, in some ways they have brought this on themselves, not really doing their jobs. Today, I asked for somethings to be done, and I am now just getting passive agressive shit. I really do not want to do this.  Any hugs for me out there? Good news, Zonker will join me there on Friday and we will have a night and a day at the seaside. I have booked a table at Moyo Ushaka Pier (http://www.moyo.co.za/content.asp?subID=58) which I think will be lovely, I don't like to wish my life away, but can it be Friday night please? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2009 16:03:15 GMT
Hugs for the ax woman?  |
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 24, 2009 16:09:41 GMT
You are not the person who took their jobs away. It was a combination of their own actions (or lack of) and corporate decision. If you feel badly for them, remind yourself of all the worthy people looking for jobs, while this crew abused the trust put in them.
This is a case where you'll just have to be dispassionate & get the job done.
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Post by palesa on Feb 24, 2009 17:13:17 GMT
For a minute I thought you were giving me a hug, K2, then I saw the ?. It was nice while it lasted.
Thanks Bix, I just had a chat to my boss in UK and I feel a little better.... still not the most pleasant task in the world though.
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 24, 2009 17:31:32 GMT
Big Hug Chica !  I am sorry you are going through such a rough time at the moment. |
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Post by palesa on Feb 24, 2009 17:47:22 GMT
Thank you HT
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Post by auntieannie on Feb 24, 2009 20:56:33 GMT
Palesa... Friday will be there in no time.... I'll be wishing the hours away for you. HUGS!  |
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Post by gyro on Feb 25, 2009 6:18:11 GMT
It may be tough, but that's part of YOUR job.
And if you're going to take any sort of comfort, then take comfort in the fact that, in today's climate, YOU still have a job... !
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2009 6:22:05 GMT
It's like being a mod on a website.
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Post by gyro on Feb 25, 2009 6:23:58 GMT
It's like listening to a stuck record with you, K ......
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Post by palesa on Feb 25, 2009 9:35:20 GMT
Actually, I do not think it is part of my job, but in the absence of anyone else, it falls to me.
G, part of why it is difficult for me, is it is hard to have to wave goodbye to people knowing that they have children and families to feed. I only have a job until May and then I am out looking too.
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Post by hal2000 on Feb 25, 2009 9:37:43 GMT
Is the unemployment rate very high in South Africa?
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Post by gyro on Feb 25, 2009 10:59:55 GMT
Palesa, I wasn't having a go, just hoping to get it in perspective. However, not knowing ALL of the facts relevant to your situation, it somewhat misfired ...
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Post by palesa on Feb 25, 2009 11:14:52 GMT
Sorry Gyro, I am having a shitty day.
Hal, we have very high unemployment statistics and very interesting employment laws that make job hunting very stressful.
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Post by gyro on Feb 25, 2009 11:20:10 GMT
The work situation is pretty shitty here too, P. I'm not sure how long my company will keep trading ....
See you under the arches, with a bin liner for a bedroom !
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Post by missalaska on Feb 25, 2009 11:34:09 GMT
Hang in there palesa - you know I'm always scouting for you!
Do you think post election they will reconsider AA and BBBEE? - people admit it hasn't worked - except for furthering the elite.
Enjoy Moyo and just keep thinking of the weekend - I've only ever been inside the Moyo at Spier but not eaten.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2009 12:00:37 GMT
Chin up dear. I've been in this spot before,no fun. It's always been hard for me to not feel guilty but like Bixa said you're not doing the firing. People will continue to be passive aggressive etc. but try not to take it personally.
Enjoy your holiday!
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Post by palesa on Feb 25, 2009 12:05:20 GMT
Thank you MissA! I have applied for a post at SANAC based at the Dev Bank, it will be a fantastic opportunity .... so start crossing fingers and toes please and send all the good vibes you can muster.
MissA, I don't think the ANC will every reconsider because it wins them votes. Depends how close behind COPE can nip at it's heels maybe?
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Post by missalaska on Feb 25, 2009 12:10:36 GMT
I heard the funniest thing on the radio from Zuma about how communities must make government accountable for service delivery. I wonder how other than voting for COPE, they can. With my recent plight at the hands of Home Affairs there is no recourse, absolutely no system in place for fixing problems.
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Post by palesa on Feb 25, 2009 15:13:05 GMT
Zuma and Malema make me want to vomit, can't believe I used to be a card carrying member of the ANC in the 80's and 90's and I truly believed in the organisation and it's objectives.
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 25, 2009 15:43:10 GMT
Sending vibes around the globe for your job. Fingers crossed ! And toes too. *ouch... getting cramps in toes*  |
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Post by Wild on Feb 27, 2009 9:48:43 GMT
lol happy! gobhoza - (can I call you that?  ) - yeah it's not part of your job description, not really fair to fall on you! good luck with the job hunting and I too thought K was giving you a hug here's one from me <<<<<gobhoza>>>>> |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2009 9:50:07 GMT
My hugs are ambiguous yet sincere. |
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Post by Wild on Feb 27, 2009 9:54:41 GMT
My hugs are ambiguous yet sincere. do they exist? |
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Post by palesa on Mar 1, 2009 14:07:32 GMT
Hello all you wonderful people! I am back, survived and I think excelled at my task. Was not pleasant, and to add to it was the extreme heat and humidity, which I am not accustomed to. I was no sooner at the breakfast table and I was glowing from perspiration (the polite way of saying it).
I am exhausted, I think from emotion, fear and heat! Have had a lovely rest this morning and am just vegging in front of mindless TV soapies! Will be ready to face the world head on tomorrow.
ZOnker and I had a lovely time, we swam in the sea and played on the beach like children, ate lovely food (too much) and enjoyed spending time together without chores etc. to get in the way.
Thank you all for your support and hugs!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 19:52:53 GMT
We are happy that all went well but are wondering why Zonker never posts here.
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Post by Wild on Mar 2, 2009 2:26:13 GMT
I'm glad you had some fun time!! ;D
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Post by palesa on Mar 2, 2009 4:22:03 GMT
K2, this site is blocked for Zonker at work, and I keep him tooooo busy to post at night and weekends |
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Post by happytraveller on Mar 2, 2009 6:41:41 GMT
Palesa, I am so happy for you that you managed to go through last week. I am glad you're back online, I've missed you heaps  |
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Post by palesa on Mar 2, 2009 6:58:59 GMT
Thank you HT, I missed you too. Your notes on my FB really helped.
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) - yeah it's not part of your job description, not really fair to fall on you!
