What’s on your mind?

[AVBeatMan]

Well, I thought it was just a regular cold. My office are quite strict about 40% in the office. If you stay home one day you are expected to make it up the following week. Also, it’s hard to make the decision to stay at home or not? Sometimes you feel better as the day goes on.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Sorry to hear that. But why would you go into the office with those symptoms if you could work from home?

Honestly, if you are really feeling really unwell why not take time off work? I mean in general, if you are just feeling a bit off then WFH is an option of course (and also a good choice for many when they are well) but this expectation of productivity and hustle gets to me. Sorry, didn't mean to rant but do rest and get well.

Agreed.

You both make excellent points and an excellent case - actually, an unanswerable case - for working from home in such a situation.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well, I thought it was just a regular cold. My office are quite strict about 40% in the office. If you stay home one day you are expected to make it up the following week. Also, it’s hard to make the decision to stay at home or not? Sometimes you feel better as the day goes on.

If you are under the weather - or, feel unwell - work from home.

This is not just about you, (or, about an office that is "quite strict" about 40% attendance - that notorious practice of encouraging "presenteeism" in the office), but, is also about consideration for the health and well being of your colleagues.

You have no right to expose them to possible infection, irrespective (or not) of whether you "feel better" as the day goes on.

 

[Apple fanboy]

If you are under the weather - or, feel unwell - work from home.

This is not just about you, (or, about an office that is "quite strict" about 40% attendance - that notorious practice of encouraging "presenteeism" in the office), but, is also about consideration for the health and well being of your colleagues.

You have no right to expose them to possible infection, irrespective of whether you "feel better" as the day goes on.

Couldn’t agree more. I used to work with a guy who often had a cold. He would find it funny to make a point to come and share my space.
On the rare occasion I get a cold I will also have another virus flare up. So upwards of 50+ mouth ulcers and a similar number elsewhere.

So yes everyone hates getting a cold, but for some of us it can be a lot worse.

I was glad when he left.

These days I probably get less colds as most of the office work from home when sick, or actually take a sick day (some more than others).

 

[winxmac]

I have finally decided to switch from iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro

I wish there was a way to go back to the day I made the iPhone purchase so I will not have to go back there [the place where I bought the iPhone] and switch to different devices and buy what I really wanted after thinking about it for more than a year...

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Following the European elections in a number of countries.

 

[Apple fanboy]

On my mind are the selfish idiots that think this is okay.

So why dump a couple of cardboard boxes on a country lane like this?
We have recycling collections from our homes who would have taken this away.
Or there is a recycling centre less than 3 miles from here. It’s always quiet so you can drive straight in. It’s also free to use.

I do hope their new TV develops a fault.
I can’t stand people who litter and fly tip. Just selfish.

 

[bousozoku]

On my mind are the selfish idiots that think this is okay.
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So why dump a couple of cardboard boxes on a country lane like this?
We have recycling collections from our homes who would have taken this away.
Or there is a recycling centre less than 3 miles from here. It’s always quiet so you can drive straight in. It’s also free to use.

I do hope their new TV develops a fault.
I can’t stand people who litter and fly tip. Just selfish.

If that was here, I'd say that they did it because they stole the merchandise and didn't want to have the evidence tied to them.

 

[Apple fanboy]

If that was here, I'd say that they did it because they stole the merchandise and didn't want to have the evidence tied to them.

I hadn’t considered that. But even so taking it to the recycling centre would have been safer. They don’t ask for your details and you just pop your card in a giant skip. Completely untraceable.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Following the European elections in a number of countries.

Reading about some YouTuber who is standing in 11 different constituencies in an election closer to home.

Apparently he doesn’t know the rules. Hope he gets the maximum fine or prison time.

 

[bousozoku]

I hadn’t considered that. But even so taking it to the recycling centre would have been safer. They don’t ask for your details and you just pop your card in a giant skip. Completely untraceable.

Considerate thieves are unlikely but once again, I'm not where you are.

We have "good people" who get take away here and stuff the rubbish in the containers at the next location they visit, instead of walking across the car park to return them to the store/restaurant where they got them or other "good people" who empty containers that held a product they bought and leave them near their parking spot.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Considerate thieves are unlikely but once again, I'm not where you are.

We have "good people" who get take away here and stuff the rubbish in the containers at the next location they visit, instead of walking across the car park to return them to the store/restaurant where they got them or other "good people" who empty containers that held a product they bought and leave them near their parking spot.

I live in a very low crime area. A rural village of less than 50 houses. Sheep rustling and stealing of farm equipment are the only occasional crimes around here.

 

[avro707]

So why dump a couple of cardboard boxes on a country lane like this?

In my area this happens a bit too.

Some time ago someone obviously replaced some appliances and associated shelves/cabinets to go with them.

So they dumped the old stuff (and the packaging for the new stuff) on a local bike path where it goes under a bridge, which is quite dark. The mess covered most of the width of the path. Good luck to anyone going through their early in the morning when it is still dark then doing an emergency stop (hopefully not crashing into it).

People are just lazy slobs. They all live in beautiful McMansions but don't care much about the environment nearby - so long as it's out of view of their palace. Some of us local residents try to keep the area clear and safe for everyone to use.

 

[bousozoku]

I live in a very low crime area. A rural village of less than 50 houses. Sheep rustling and stealing of farm equipment are the only occasional crimes around here.

I don't consider this a high crime area but on Sunday, shoplifting happened about every 15 minutes at the store where I work. On Monday, I was frustrated with a couple who entered, even after being told that they were banned. On their way out, I asked "Don't you want to wait for the police?"

The police here just don't seem to care unless they know and like you. The arrived immediately after the store manager called about being threatened physically, but she was born in this town.

This area used to be almost all farmland. Now, it's a bedroom community for Silicon Valley. Housing prices are out of control. People here claim that there was no problem before those people arrived, but I don't think it was so straightforward. I've lived in a town of under 10,000 people. Crime happened but the newspaper didn't really report it and the gossipers didn't know of each and every situation.

 

[Apple fanboy]

In my area this happens a bit too.

Some time ago someone obviously replaced some appliances and associated shelves/cabinets to go with them.

So they dumped the old stuff (and the packaging for the new stuff) on a local bike path where it goes under a bridge, which is quite dark. The mess covered most of the width of the path. Good luck to anyone going through their early in the morning when it is still dark then doing an emergency stop (hopefully not crashing into it).

People are just lazy slobs. They all live in beautiful McMansions but don't care much about the environment nearby - so long as it's out of view of their palace. Some of us local residents try to keep the area clear and safe for everyone to use.

We recently replaced our very old sofa. It was too far gone to donate unfortunately (we had it for about 15 years I’m guessing).
Anyway it wouldn’t fit in my car, so I put it in the garage and chopped it up. Then kept the wooden frame (firewood) and the rest went in the bin over a few weeks.
Yes it took me a bit of effort, but not that much.

You are right about people being lazy.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I don't consider this a high crime area but on Sunday, shoplifting happened about every 15 minutes at the store where I work. On Monday, I was frustrated with a couple who entered, even after being told that they were banned. On their way out, I asked "Don't you want to wait for the police?"

The police here just don't seem to care unless they know and like you. The arrived immediately after the store manager called about being threatened physically, but she was born in this town.

This area used to be almost all farmland. Now, it's a bedroom community for Silicon Valley. Housing prices are out of control. People here claim that there was no problem before those people arrived, but I don't think it was so straightforward. I've lived in a town of under 10,000 people. Crime happened but the newspaper didn't really report it and the gossipers didn't know of each and every situation.

Not really sure about shop lifting. I go months between visits to any physical stores.

 

[bousozoku]

Not really sure about shop lifting. I go months between visits to any physical stores.

Sadly, I feel as though I could write a psychology book on in-store shopping and shoplifting.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

On my mind are the selfish idiots that think this is okay.
View attachment 2388344
So why dump a couple of cardboard boxes on a country lane like this?
We have recycling collections from our homes who would have taken this away.
Or there is a recycling centre less than 3 miles from here. It’s always quiet so you can drive straight in. It’s also free to use.

I do hope their new TV develops a fault.
I can’t stand people who litter and fly tip. Just selfish.

Fly tipping is rife in South Wales. Councils have restricted people at local tips and you find piles like this dumped in gate ways and in parts of the Brecon Beacon national park. Our local tip announced they were closing for 2 days a week and decided it was best to close on Saturdays and Sundays, the very days people are off work and using the facilty in the largest numbers. They reversed it after a backlash and now its Thursday and Friday. They've now announced they won't take cardboard, like seen in your picture unless you can fit it in the 500x500x400 bag. The tips are now even busier than ever, or a scumbag will dump their junk in the countryside.

 

[rm5]

Tested positive for Covid again... Felt ill on Wednesday, coughing, runny nose and generally weak. Went into the office and struggled through the day. Then on Thursday, again in the office from 7.30, had enough and left at 9 to work from home. Took the test this evening and positive. Don't feel any worse than a usual bad cold. Not sure of the current guidelines but will probably work from home next week.

I know this is an old post, but please get better! COVID isn't something to be taken lightly--it put me in the hospital when I got it (it caused severe respiratory issues, on top of already bad respiratory issues).

 

[rm5]

Many things are on my mind. I finished the school year strong, and did well in political science (which I didn't think would happen). Got back home on Saturday, and have been performing lots. I also got this HP Z420 for incredibly cheap (specs in signature), and it's been great!

HOWEVER, this week has been chock full of medical appointments, and you know how much I hate those... Actually, for the rest of the month are doctor's appointments. Really sucks. If my body wasn't so broken, I'd probably just have one or two. But nope, I have seven. It brings down my self-esteem, if I'm honest, knowing there is this much stuff wrong with me that needs to be consistently monitored every few months. I was just one of those unlucky ones, I guess. Just... I'm 19 years old, and I'm sooooo tired of all these health issues. I have yet to find someone my age like me in this way. It makes me feel very out of place at times. But whatever, nothing I can do...
I mean hey, I'm not missing weeks of school like I did when I was younger. And I can walk and talk and read and write (took me a LOOOONG time to get there), so things are a little better. Often, I'm just too hard on myself.

And, I was recently laid off from my video production position, which is disappointing. The executives just didn't have the time to manage such a large group of people, so they're just working with the core staff right now. I understand, because they have livelihoods and careers to focus on, too, so I'm not angry, just a bit disappointed. Hopefully I can find a similar position soon that is more sustainable. I want this summer vacation to be fulfilling and productive, not me sitting around trying to do stuff. I need time to relax, sure, but not the ENTIRE time.

Anyway, enough of my whining... I've missed you all, and I hope you're well!

 

[DaveFromCampbelltown]

Fly tipping is rife in South Wales. Councils have restricted people at local tips and you find piles like this dumped in gate ways and in parts of the Brecon Beacon national park. Our local tip announced they were closing for 2 days a week and decided it was best to close on Saturdays and Sundays, the very days people are off work and using the facilty in the largest numbers. They reversed it after a backlash and now its Thursday and Friday. They've now announced they won't take cardboard, like seen in your picture unless you can fit it in the 500x500x400 bag. The tips are now even busier than ever, or a scumbag will dump their junk in the countryside.

The problem where I live is that the Councils have sold the tips off to private enterprise. In the last twenty years, the price to take a car boot full of household stuff to the tip has gone from 50 cents to $10 to $25 to $63, now to $90.
And then they complain that people dump stuff on the side of rural roads.

It's even worse for those who have to get rid of asbestos sheeting and roofing. What should be free, for the good of the community is worse. Minimum cost is $125, for less than 500 kg. i.e. one sheet of fibro will cost you $125.

 

[rm5]

On my mind are the selfish idiots that think this is okay.
View attachment 2388344
So why dump a couple of cardboard boxes on a country lane like this?
We have recycling collections from our homes who would have taken this away.
Or there is a recycling centre less than 3 miles from here. It’s always quiet so you can drive straight in. It’s also free to use.

I do hope their new TV develops a fault.
I can’t stand people who litter and fly tip. Just selfish.

...and I thought my city was bad, OMG!!

(I will say the outdoor shopping mall where I live looked very sad today when I visited, but that's beside the point.)

Those people are literally just ignorant [insert appropriate expletive]s. Actually at that point, it should be THEIR job to clean that up!

 

[decafjava]

We not only have recycling but if you contact the municipality, you can arrange to get rid of old furniture so I can't understand dumping this stuff wherever.

 

[AVBeatMan]

I know this is an old post, but please get better! COVID isn't something to be taken lightly--it put me in the hospital when I got it (it caused severe respiratory issues, on top of already bad respiratory issues).

Thank you. It's been a week now and I am feeling better but still not 100%. Had a great sleep yesterday night but felt exhausted all day. Just feeling bunged up now. Will soon pass.

 

[VulchR]

In my area this happens a bit too.

Some time ago someone obviously replaced some appliances and associated shelves/cabinets to go with them.

So they dumped the old stuff (and the packaging for the new stuff) on a local bike path where it goes under a bridge, which is quite dark. The mess covered most of the width of the path. Good luck to anyone going through their early in the morning when it is still dark then doing an emergency stop (hopefully not crashing into it).

People are just lazy slobs. They all live in beautiful McMansions but don't care much about the environment nearby - so long as it's out of view of their palace. Some of us local residents try to keep the area clear and safe for everyone to use.

My bet is that is was contractors/builders who did this rather than homeowners, but that's just my impression of these things. I came home the other day to find a a gardener trying to stuff hedge clippings from next-door into my garden waste recycle bin. Normally I wouldn't mind, but it is the height of summer, the bins are collected by my local council only every two weeks, and I have my own garden to tend to.