nomadpete Posted January 13 Posted January 13 9 hours ago, spacesailor said: There is One , living in ' Woolaware-bay . On his yacht. A displace person , who's country was taken by Russia . So, no passport , But , gets assistance from the Australian government. spacesailor I can't see that bloke being a risk to society, Spacey. 1 1
spacesailor Posted January 14 Posted January 14 I don't know . Living in a large yacht, in the vicinity of a major airport, and shipping port . What could happen ! " IF " You see what I mean , the potential is there ! . spacesailor
Marty_d Posted January 14 Posted January 14 15 hours ago, red750 said: Because they don't know the law, and can't read the signs. As I've said before, just watch Highway Patrol or Motorcycle Cops (Aussie shows). They have no idea what the cops are talking about when they get pulled up, or put on a bloody good act of acting dumb. I've driven in France and Germany without much of either language. These days Google can translate spoken language in real time. This idea that you need to speak English to live here is outdated. I know at least 3 people who lived in non English speaking countries for months or years without much of the native language. 1
Bruce Tuncks Posted January 14 Posted January 14 There is one country in the world that has never had an ethnic bloodletting, and it is Japan. Why is this? Because the Japanese immigration rules are very easy on race and religion, they matter not at all. BUT you have to pass a test in the local language, and this eliminates a lot. 1 1 1
Bruce Tuncks Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On the show about border guards, none of the smugglers of diseased fruit etc had Google Translate in their purses. They all used the excuse that " they didn't understand" , even though they were given the written stuff in their own language. I reckon it is possible that women, in particular, are illiterate in some countries. One of the few good things Howard did was to put the question " where is your spouse learning english?" into some sort of questionnaire related to immigration. I can imagine the horror that question would be viewed with by a typical Taliban. Why people should be brought in without housing is a mystery to me. 1
onetrack Posted January 14 Posted January 14 The Japanese recognised long ago that allowing in hordes of immigrants from other countries where intense murderous hatreds ruled, is a good way to get overwhelmed by those trouble-making immigrants. You simply import their problems along with them. 1
nomadpete Posted January 15 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Bruce Tuncks said: They all used the excuse that " they didn't understand" , even though they were given the written stuff in their own language. I reckon it is possible that women, in particular, are illiterate in some countries. Nah, I just think it shows how many self entitled Karen's exist - they are not restricted to English speaking countries. 2
nomadpete Posted January 15 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Bruce Tuncks said: Why people should be brought in without housing is a mystery to me. Agreed. We should solve a couple of our basic population related problems before adding to the population. 1
old man emu Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Why is it that the contents of an aerosol spray can always run out when you only have about 150 mm of surface to paint to complete the job? 1 1
facthunter Posted January 15 Posted January 15 You need to finish it off fairly soon or you'll have to rough it up between coats. . Buy a spare tin. Nev 1
old man emu Posted January 15 Posted January 15 13 minutes ago, facthunter said: Buy a spare tin. heading off now. This will be the third trip onto town today. 1
red750 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 5 hours ago, Bruce Tuncks said: I reckon it is possible that women, in particular, are illiterate in some countries. It's illegal in some countries for women to get an education. It goes against their religion. https://www.elitedaily.com/women/separate-unequal-countries-worst-gender-inequality-education 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted January 15 Posted January 15 (edited) Unless things have changed since I was in the ME, women in Egypt have good access to tertiary education. When is was working in Abu Dhabi, there were quite a few Egyptian women who were tertiary educated working there. Women have vey good access to tertiary education in India. I have worked with many Indian women who have attained post-graduate qualifications - up to PhD - in India. When I was in Hyderabad, many Indian women worked as educated professionals at our vendor (large, multinational and one of the biggest software manufacturers) in the same proportions as most western countries I have worked in. I would say social economic position is the barrier rather than gender there of course poor, low caste women have the highest barriers. Pakistan allow women to be educated, but it is more cultural community attitudes that prevent it. According to Wikipedia, only about 3% have access to education.. Edited January 15 by Jerry_Atrick 1
onetrack Posted January 16 Posted January 16 As soon as I saw "Lifestyle" heading in that "Elite Daily" website that Red linked to, I knew it would be an internet drivel website. The internet is full of them, the Trump supporters must churn them out to try and make money, and I'll wager the MAGA mob hang on every word they write.
Jerry_Atrick Posted January 16 Posted January 16 OK.. I am actually normally an optimist... But what should be a cause for celebrating positives, for me is a gripe. After the market for what I did imploded and conincided with a dreadful tax law change which further benefited the rich and harmed sole traders, I chucked in my consulting work and went permanent. My last condulting gig was a beast and I was burnt out. After three months of not being able to think straight (as was probably evident from my posts - and probably still is), I decided I was going to take a mid level position - with no leadership responsibolities. Just give me a technical problem to solve and let me at it. About three months ago, despite showing no interest, nor working particularly hard, I find myself the head of delivering solutions for a complex business area across our EMEA region. The problem is, I didn't really want it.. and I am now bored as baloney. Watching poaint dry would be nmore fun, and I am now envious of those who work for me as they ge to do the fun stuff (although I do meddle, I must admit ;-)) I know I am very lucky, but jeepers.. can't some things just stay as one wants them! 1 1
facthunter Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Not IF younger NEW BROOMS keep popping up and rename everything and sack those older than themselves because they see them as a threat rather than a knowledge contributor. Any suggestions used by the firm should be rewarded. Don't be the Boss who turns up at 9 am in a fancy car. Get YOUR hands dirty occasionally. Be PRACTICAL and pragmatic. Nev
spacesailor Posted January 17 Posted January 17 One ' straight out of university ' manager was stopped ladder climbing, by the ' worked his way- up ' manager. Because that manager couldn't get any higher, without the Educational diploma. So The old fella was shipped to the US , were he studied hard .to get the credentials, On his return to his old haunt, he fired the young manager for incompetence. Were all the worker's applauded him . spacesailor
octave Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Just now, spacesailor said: One ' straight out of university ' manager was stopped ladder climbing, by the ' worked his way- up ' manager. Because that manager couldn't get any higher, without the Educational diploma. So The old fella was shipped to the US , were he studied hard .to get the credentials, On his return to his old haunt, he fired the young manager for incompetence. Were all the worker's applauded him . spacesailor Sorry, but I have started to consider people who post things without supporting evidence as losers. Happy to consider all evidence, just post something to say that this is not just a thought bubble
spacesailor Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Do you mean ' we ' will need to identify people, with date's, etc. POOR SHOW . spacesailor
octave Posted January 17 Posted January 17 21 minutes ago, spacesailor said: Do you mean ' we ' will need to identify people, with date's, etc. POOR SHOW . spacesailor I might be a bit thick but I have no idea what this means. as P Hansen said, please explain.
Litespeed Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) This place reminds of my old work... I always felt great going to work, no matter how fucked up I was, the staff and clients/patients were far worse. Naturally entropy ie: from organised to disorganised is the nature of the beast. Or in my case bat shit crazy situations on a daily basis. There is a particular skill of knowing how to lead by getting in amongst it and standing back and taking the aerial view. It can't really be taught, just like wisdom. Notice, I never used the "management" word. It has been so poisoned by modern capitalist theory that it is the enemy of society. I would however suggest some should remember my advice at work.. "Stop griping about shit that you can't change or doesn't really matter and concentrate on what does. So take your bloody pills, and chill the fuck out" Then I would leave the staff meeting and see the clients. Edited January 17 by Litespeed 3
willedoo Posted January 17 Posted January 17 14 minutes ago, Litespeed said: Or in my case bat shit crazy situations on a daily basis. A bit like SNAFU.
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