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:roll: So, we can see what kind of manager you are then! :blush: :lol: You failed to answer a simple question. I’ve fortunately been able to have some leadership training in the military; however I don’t enjoy management positions and am not in one at the moment. Can you answer the simple question?...

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towny wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:43 am

So, we can see what kind of manager you are then!

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towny wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:46 am

Like you, I’m not convinced an MBA degree helps a manager better manage people at all.

What training should one ask for in your opinion?

Whatever they want - if they are not empowered enough to request it, you guessed it, they shouldn't be anywhere near a managers position

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Those that enjoy being managers shouldn’t be allowed to be in management. Since leaving the army, I don’t think I’ve worked for more than a handful that were competent. And why shouldn’t they be terrible? There is little to no training. Have you not had to work with/under the avalanche of sh i t MB...

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That's quite a privileged POV and doesn't reflect what it's like for a lot of workers. I do the same as you but am cognisant that I'm not like most. I agree that there is a degree of privilege however I do think a lot of people don't even consider trying this. Most worry about losing their job over...

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And yet there is still a need for 40+ hour weeks...... That's probably more a function of middle and upper management being in the >45 age bracket, thus not having a fúcking clue about anything other than their own experiences of the office in their early to mid 20s. laughs in 49..... But I've alwa...

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Yes. I end up changing jobs every few years and ensure early on that the dynamic doesn't include responding outside of work hours. Once you set early precedents of answering emails out of hours it becomes a slippery slope. That's quite a privileged POV and doesn't reflect what it's like for a lot o...

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It's proof that most humans are not really different to lab rats.... Sad really :| I agree and it is a bit sad. I’m running a financing process with banks for an asset we own at the moment. We don’t use investment bankers (rent seekers) so do all the work in house by ourselves. Given the systems we...

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:20 am
Pat the Ex Mat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:12 am And yet there is still a need for 40+ hour weeks......
Yeah exactly my point

You just find other ‘problems’ to solve. Real or perceived…

It's proof that most humans are not really different to lab rats....

Sad really

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LOL: ‘None of these candidates’ wins Nevada Republican primary in embarrassing blow for Haley Las Vegas: The “none of these candidates” option has won in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot....

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And yet there is still a need for 40+ hour weeks......

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Brumbie_Steve wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:03 pm The triumph of the finance types over the engineers.

It's just another chapter of the MBA Book Club.

Charlatans

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And brown snakes everywhere!

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Auckman wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:57 pm
Gerringong Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW

Whilst I'd love to go there, have you read what it's like?

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Yes. This bit I’ve never quite understood They turned down 41 F-18s from Australia also Perhaps it has to do with wanting the US to become more formally committed. Really? 41 F-18s? What are OZ replacing them with? Not sure what generation Australia's F-18s are but I wonder if the avionics., weapon...

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1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shit so I though ...

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1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shi t so I though...

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I am off to New York for a week at the end of November. Staying in I guess mid Town. Anyone got some recommendations? If you've not done the attractions, make sure you book ahead for express queuing - it's so much easier :thumbup: I think your advice might be a tad late 🤔 :blush: Got to love Tab su...

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1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shit so I though ...

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Good luck to you mate! I wouldn’t wait. I would 100% be on the HGH tomorrow if I was in your position. My bet would be that there are a number of sites selling gear from underground labs - it’d take some research, but fortunately there are forums where bodybuilders and dudes in rehab discuss which ...

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Pole wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:54 pm I am off to New York for a week at the end of November. Staying in I guess mid Town.

Anyone got some recommendations?

If you've not done the attractions, make sure you book ahead for express queuing - it's so much easier

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Good luck to you mate! I wouldn’t wait. I would 100% be on the HGH tomorrow if I was in your position. My bet would be that there are a number of sites selling gear from underground labs - it’d take some research, but fortunately there are forums where bodybuilders and dudes in rehab discuss which ...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:25 pm Markets don't seem to be that affected by this news. Maybe it's already been priced in as Evergrande have been in trouble for a while now.

Calm before the storm I'd say

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Beale is a total dickhead. I remember that whole saga involving McKenzie. I don't know why any woman would want to be with a guy like that. Probably linked to having been seen as the "Messiah" and his scholarship at Joeys Over at green and gold at the time, there were a fair few wanking over him cl...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:08 am
Beale is a total dickhead. I remember that whole saga involving McKenzie. I don't know why any woman would want to be with a guy like that.

Probably linked to having been seen as the "Messiah" and his scholarship at Joeys

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I'm glad to hear Germany have upgraded their broom handles. https://x.com/ows1892/status/1750521056945741873?s=46&t=laqxMHlDFF3XB48Qm76Q5g Here's me talking about my future career as a door gunner. That momentary expression when he's asked whether he would apply and join now. :lol: :lol:

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mikeyboy123 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:44 am Highlander reboot incoming.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment ... e94d&ei=15

There can be, only one! ^

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Feel for the others suffering on here. Im 41 and have a very bad chronic nerve pain condition that leaves me in continual pain. its destroyed the life I once had and taken a terrible toll on my mental health. living in pain all day every day is brutal. of course there are lots of others out there s...

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Wow - only 2/3 days in and that is making a huge difference mate. Have managed 8 and 7 hours sleep the last 2 nights and it is so much improved with proper sleep already. I am still getting the burning feet plus pins and needles but no cramp Thank Odave, formerly of this Parish - he helped me out w...

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UncleFB wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:59 am It's a pretty hot Bogan Day in Sydney - 38 deg now and expected to hit 41 deg.

It's going to be a scorcher - but looking forward to the Southerly Bluster as always.

Hopping in and out of the pool all day will be the go

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True Detective 4 8) For fans of series 1 (GOAT series), the spiral is back…. We’ve just hammered (again) TD1-3, in prep for TD4. 3 things: 1. The mrs is convinced the spiral is in EVERY season - but I’ve yet to buy it, 2. TD2 is nowhere near as shite as I recall. The weakest, fo sho, but we enjoyed...

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Non-conservative voting Australians on this forum cheered when the Morrison govt passed a law that was established to give Murdoch, and effectively few others, money from internet companies. I think you may be misremembering there I don’t think I am and I’m sure a search of the bored will prove me ...

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MungoMan wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:41 am Being weak in the pants, as young local chaps used to say back in the 70s, can always be justified by reference to a 'future fact': that was always gunna happen, that was never gunna happen, etc.

The 70s didn't have Murdoch like he is now

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It certainly isn't cheap anymore.

But it's home now

The train is a joke for someone like me who regularly visits Japan!

I had an end of project drinks there and saw my first Humpback Whales breaching!

My local beach

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Their mistake was lying that they are not going to touch them. They should have just been up front in December saying they are reviewing them based on the current cost of living crisis etc. They are really bad at selling anything. Now they have just straight up lied when they didn't need to. Bad lo...

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An argument for real politick. Aussies vote with their back pockets. Besides, the global and national economies look different to what they did 18 months ago. Moreover, the ALP's biggest promise was to ease cost of living challenges. More money in the public's pocket is delivering on that promise. ...

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towny wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:46 am
Non-conservative voting Australians on this forum cheered when the Morrison govt passed a law that was established to give Murdoch, and effectively few others, money from internet companies.

I think you may be misremembering there

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Yup I don't want my kids ending up like those two deadbeats. Apparently kids doing chores is an indicator of success later in life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/singletons/202211/best-age-kids-start-doing-chores Glad to hear it We had 16 and 13 year old nephew and niece over NYE Lovely k...

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Well, I hit the big 50 later this year On balance life is good - relocated out of Sydney up the coast and loving where we're at. Some angst about work - but I made the concious decision to jump off the hamster-wheel. Life always sorts itself out. The usual mid-life pondering continues. How far up t...

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I've really enjoyed reading the balanced and fair articles online by the general media ......

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