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[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 months ago (14 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

?!!!!!!?!!?! 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!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

I really, really needed to hear that.

Thank you ❀️

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

Name and shame. We'll all give them a crank call. Arseholes.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

What the fuck?! That's unbelievably shithouse. I'm so sorry. Nine years - that's a lifetime ago.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months 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!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

get your past record cleared then start applying again

and hugs , this sucks,

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Oh no. I'm so sorry, for what it's worth.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

😭 Sorry to hear. You don't deserve this at all.

-hugs-

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Oh shit. Much sympathy!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Wtf? That's shithouse on their part, fkn wot. I'm so sorry!

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Put in around 70 applications on seek and contacted recruiters on LinkedIn.

May as well get straight back into it I guess.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

This is true courage. I salute you.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

You are a strong man πŸ’ͺ🏽

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I have some new book covers!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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!

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (8 children)

huh. finally remembered my login details on my new phone.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Welcome back! May you not get booted out again by a lemmy update.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Hello friend!! πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (3 children)

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

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago

Fark it's cold inside my non insulated house πŸ˜”

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months 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 ,

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (2 children)

No go with the trial shift today: I have COVID! Yay!

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

πŸ’ŠπŸ›οΈ

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months 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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months 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 :(

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (7 children)

Nothing makes me feel richer than buying something that's hidden behind the counter and only has empty boxes on the shelves

spoilerExcept of course the fact that even a single $1 stamp is hidden behind the counter now

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's cold outside, going out in full scarf, coat, beanie and gloves kit today.

What happened to the whether inbetween the extremes?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Hope you brought a bag to carry those in on the way home 😁

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (4 children)

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

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months 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!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It was only a little itty bitty tiny weenie bit of fluffy wind at the dinner table and I immediately knew that was a mistake.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

1am smoke alarm battery pipping. An alarm that was supposedly serviced in January. Fuck these fraudster companies!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I've ordered another pet pram to replace the ruined one (keeping the frame as a spare part). Support has been a bit spotty the last few weeks and the little one still seems a bit off, so I want the security of knowing I can get Melbcat to the vet by myself in an emergency. My physical health/ability is another matter but it's much easier with weight bearing wheels. The last pram paid for itself.

Really shitty at that cattery for making me shell out again

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

my new orchid flowered today

spoiler

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (9 children)

Anyone want to play 5 min bad art? I’m bored.

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