Petals diary

Petal001 said:
Struggling a bit
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It happens to all of us, I know you can get past it. Don't hesitate to list your complaints if it helps, just what this place is for.
Petal001 said:
I'm going to wait a few more days . Cheating a bit I know but needs must
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Doesn't sound like cheating to me, its the long term trend that matters, not day to day ups and downs.

Good to see you posting a bit more, hope its helpful for you. It is for us, you are a valuable forum person.
 
Thanks Lama and Rob . Everyone here is such a good support .
my SW class are running online classes but I figure I am happier here and I don’t really need to pay for online stuff. I love the plan so will keep doing it . It works for me .
work is a bit better but I was underpaid this month and I’m not too happy . I hope it gets sorted out . A bit unfair as am working harder at home than in work really but hopeful it’s a glitch .
Im getting into such a good habit In the morning of getting up and walking . I will try keep that up now until winter comes again .
I will weigh on Saturday morning and at least have my start point be it up or down for my April challenge . I don’t think maybe I have done too much damage as I feel ok again . We shall see .
 
Petal001 said:
work is a bit better but I was underpaid this month and I’m not too happy .
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I should imagine you´re more than "not too happy"... Great that you´re doing so well on the walking though! By the time winter comes back you might even end up braving the colder weather to avoid having to stay home!
 
Hi, Petal. I know I had trouble focussing on my 'diet' the last couple of weeks too, but feel able to refocus again.
That sounds so wrong that you got paid less. Chase that up, won't you? Walking is saving my sanity too. I am stopping to take photos a lot & really appreciating the scenery. I am going to have to find an easy way of sharing my photos on here. Maybe imgur? Do you use it, Petal?
 
Petal001 said:
Im getting into such a good habit In the morning of getting up and walking . I will try keep that up now until winter comes again .
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That sounds so good - the early morning freshness, and the sheer pleasure of striding out freely along the road! :)
The work glitch less so. :( If it's an accident, which I hope it is, then they should fix it up absolutely ASAP. If it's not an accident, then they deserve to be savaged. :flame: And I hope will be!
 
Hey Petal, good to hear your plans, you are off to a good reset or restart or whatever. I know you have liked the SW thing, and it has worked for you, but at this point you know the system so I think you'll be fine. It's also good to see you in the April challenge, that should be fun.

I also did a morning walk today and it felt good, I may try to follow your example.

Best of luck getting the pay thing sorted out, hopefully it was just an error that will be corrected.
 
thanks Amy ,Rob , Cate and Lama
Walking is still going well . I am striding along and feel stronger for it . Husband came this morning . I went on further after we got back as I need my head space . He just wants to talk about the thing we don’t want to talk about now ! Economy recession etc etc . I might sneak out earlier although it’s good for him to go too .
The pay could be right . I don’t understand it tbh but employers can get a covid grant for each employee . A lot of the staff have been paid less than normal . Not too obvious this month due to tax refunds , pensions not been deducted etc etc but it’s so confusing. I have been feeling very down about this treatment as I work hard and unless my job is gone or my hours are reduced I don’t see why I should be penalised . I’m going to leave it see what happens next month on advice of my husband then I can get my ducks in a row and go in fighting with a couple of months evidence .
 
I didn't think they could just dock your pay like that. I thought the grant was there to ensure your employees get paid their full salary. That doesn't sound right to me at all.

I would maybe email one of the departments looking after this side of it and get the ball rolling in that way at least?

We are being forced to take a week's holidays over the next month or so. Other colleagues in a different country are being forced to take ALL their annual leave now, which is very unfair. So that takes the sting out of it a little bit.

Well done on the walking - I think it's cute that your husband went with you, even if he was annoying. Lol. You can't have it all Petal. :) I'll think of that the next time I'm walking solo. :p
 
Apparently Em the net pay had to be the same . So mine was only cos my deductions were not taken which is the instruction . But my gross is down so so much . And the way it all got messed about with tax and prsi it’s impossible to make head off tail off it . None of my pension or health insurance was paid so does that mean I’m not covered now ? Who knows eh .
 
Here the employer can pay very little and the employee gets the rest from the government IF and only if there´s not enough work to keep your employees busy. If they work full hours you pay them full hours. Pension or health insurance not getting paid sounds very wrong to me.
 
Emailing for clarification sounds like a good idea but I would try not to worry too much about your pay for now if you can, especially if your net is the same. I doubt they could get away with not paying you your correct entitlements.
I much prefer walking on my own too. G looks at trees that can be cut up for firewood :svengo: & heads through rough bush & I stick to the tracks mostly & stop to take photos of nature & like to sit & close my eyes listening to the birds etc.
 
Now shall I walk
Or shall I ride?
"Ride," Pleasure said:
"Walk," Joy replied.

Now what shall I --
Stay home or roam?
"Roam", Pleasure said;
And Joy -- "stay home."

Now shall I dance,
Or sit for dreams?
"Sit," answers Joy;
"Dance," Pleasure screams.

Which of ye two
Will kindest be?
Pleasure laughed sweet,
But Joy kissed me.

The Best Friend by William Henry Davies

I always liked the first verse best.

Keep on walking Petal, and Cate and all you walkers.
 
Oh, Petal - I just replied briefly over on Em's diary about the pay. I don't believe your employer should be cutting your pay - or if he/she is, there should be meetings with staff to explain why. I could understand if it was the only way a small business could stay afloat, and they asked staff to wear the cut "for the duration" - but if a cynical employer is using the government subsidy (intended to help Ireland carry on as normal) to get away with paying nothing - then they deserve to be exposed and punished.

But to bring up something completely different (and maybe you've seen it already?), here's another musical take on things - Les Mis in lockdown! :)
 
Lama I agree it’s wrong too . Cate my net is only the same as my deductions like pension and health insurance and donations I make were not paid and I got a tax refund . If it continues for 2 months it will be serious but I will try get it sorted. Rob I love that poem , I have seen it before , have you posted on it before maybe . I like all the verses .
Amy that is absolutely brillaint . Loved it . People come up with some great ideas . What good voices they have .
 
Good morning everyone . Yesterday was pretty good day . Worked really hard , cleaned out the fridge , made a roast dinner with lots of veg and went for a walk . I have calmed down for now over pay .
got up this morning and decided to brave the supermarket. No que and it was easy shop . I took my time to get all . However I forgot kiwis and one mini bagels . Never mind . I went to the butcher then and stocked up .
it was nice to unload all into the clean fridge but I really need to do the freezer next .
 
Amy, that video is absolutely brilliant, I loved it.

Hi Petal. Sounds like a very productive day yesterday, well done. I'm thinking of buying some steak today and having it with some sweet potato fries tomorrow as a treat. Have a nice day.
 
Emilyrose said:
Amy, that video is absolutely brilliant, I loved it.

Hi Petal. Sounds like a very productive day yesterday, well done. I'm thinking of buying some steak today and having it with some sweet potato fries tomorrow as a treat. Have a nice day.
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Yummy
 
Productive indeed! I should use this time to empty and thaw my freezer compartment as well now that I´m planning my meals more.
 
Hi, Petal. Staying healthy and active is definitely the most important thing right now. You are making the most of the situation & sound so organised & productive. I might do some freezer sorting today I think.
 
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