tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post3936234793987965205..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Making the best of itnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-30493800738526425532010-02-17T08:34:41.479+00:002010-02-17T08:34:41.479+00:00Brighid - Good for you speaking out against condit...Brighid - Good for you speaking out against conditions you found intolerable. I hope something much better comes along soon.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-10141258935180746612010-02-17T07:34:04.826+00:002010-02-17T07:34:04.826+00:00Why must we all be at the same level, it's lik...Why must we all be at the same level, it's like giving medals to all who participate, which makes the winning medals worthless? <br />I was in a uck job, and spoke my piece, and am now without a job. Change is in the wind for me, when the door slammed, a window flew open.Brighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299215170393879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-4014990551702496522010-02-16T21:15:55.701+00:002010-02-16T21:15:55.701+00:00Liz - I read about that. I've been urging the ...Liz - I read about that. I've been urging the same myself for a long long time. A 35 hour week (or 40 or 50 in some cases) is insanely long. As you say, it doesn't leave anything like enough time to refresh your mind and body, spend time with your family and friends and generally improve your quality of life.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-79898730741446728062010-02-16T17:07:10.314+00:002010-02-16T17:07:10.314+00:00I heard on the radio that a think tank has recomme...I heard on the radio that a think tank has recommended a 21 hour week so people get more quality time with family and doing the things that are important for a good, happy, healthy life. Needless to say, it's being laughed out of existence, but what if ...?Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-73207685697106832962010-02-16T17:00:19.219+00:002010-02-16T17:00:19.219+00:00Kate - Isn't it good to realise your own asser...Kate - Isn't it good to realise your own assertiveness and know that you don't have to succumb to a bully? Too often we under-estimate our own inner strength.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-36341803225640121102010-02-16T16:03:42.794+00:002010-02-16T16:03:42.794+00:00I think I hit a turning point when I was bullied o...I think I hit a turning point when I was bullied out of my last job - I won't be bullied again - my new boss has tried but he has come to realise that I cannot work like that again!!!!!<br /><br />It is a happy working relationship!!Katehttp://www.iramble.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-58581224089527524022010-02-16T07:55:43.048+00:002010-02-16T07:55:43.048+00:00Tattytiara - Indeed. But how hard it is to say eno...Tattytiara - Indeed. But how hard it is to say enough is enough, I'm not taking this any more, and hang the consequences. Too often we think, better the devil you know than the devil you don't.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-1213435571979107512010-02-16T06:07:45.876+00:002010-02-16T06:07:45.876+00:00Very good and very important questions there, my f...Very good and very important questions there, my friend.tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-24162804908964386242010-02-15T17:17:58.366+00:002010-02-15T17:17:58.366+00:00www - That guy doesn't seem to have learnt yet...www - That guy doesn't seem to have learnt yet that the more you try to control things, the more uncontrollable they get and the harder your task becomes. There comes a point when any sensible person just gives up trying too hard and lets things happen.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-61190461207214812012010-02-15T16:08:29.432+00:002010-02-15T16:08:29.432+00:00Oh I think that poor sod in the guardian needs hel...Oh I think that poor sod in the guardian needs help Nick, no one, absolutely no one can make the world exactly to their own specifications.<br />There is always a glitch. Life is founded on the principles of chaos, IMO, and chaotic it will stay, it is a very unstable place, made even more so by our crushing and evil depletion of its finite resources which is like the butterly wings, affecting everything.<br />I'm in a good mood, but I sound so depressing don't I?<br />Sorry about that.<br />I should add we can all create our own individual worlds for ourselves being aware that outside forces can create disharmony in it.<br />Nothing is perfect. Acceptance is the key to a happy life.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-48610836736287944122010-02-14T21:11:18.373+00:002010-02-14T21:11:18.373+00:00e - He's certainly got a strange way of lookin...e - He's certainly got a strange way of looking at things. I wonder if there's a woman out there who can handle it? Thanks for the hugs!<br /><br />Baino - Yes, I was thinking of you when I wrote that! Great that your loathsome boss got dumped. Hope something better turns up soon.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-54917120110025675912010-02-14T19:14:01.110+00:002010-02-14T19:14:01.110+00:00We adapt to awful working conditions. The boss is ...We adapt to awful working conditions. The boss is a tyrant, the workload is impossible, our workmates are unhelpful, the pay is a pittance, but we somehow put up with it by telling ourselves it could be worse, or it won't be for long, or it's so close to home!<br /><br />I think you might be talking about me here Nick! At least my metaphorically scissor wielding boss has got the sack but I'm still a work whore . . .although I'm always looking it will have to do for now.<br /><br />As for the control freak . . I think he'll be looking for a while!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-74601854141679885772010-02-14T17:13:15.417+00:002010-02-14T17:13:15.417+00:00I was so busy feeling for the poor sod and his for...I was so busy feeling for the poor sod and his former girlfriend in the Guardian that I forgot to comment...<br /><br />Thanks for visiting this morning and I wish you and Jenny lots of hugs...<br /><br />Tell Heather hello as well.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-28358706155271693022010-02-14T16:57:57.178+00:002010-02-14T16:57:57.178+00:00Grannymar - He's pretty weird, isn't he? B...Grannymar - He's pretty weird, isn't he? But so are all of us if we start digging under the surface.<br /><br />That's the difficulty, I think, accepting that a situation isn't just annoying and dissatisfying but threatens our well-being so much we have to cut loose.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-69744873887039445622010-02-14T16:39:38.145+00:002010-02-14T16:39:38.145+00:00What a guy. I hope he gets what he deserves!
I a...What a guy. I hope he gets what he deserves!<br /><br />I am a great believer in trying to see the best in all situations, but if it interferes with your wellbeing then move on!Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-21361736528679378222010-02-14T16:35:05.608+00:002010-02-14T16:35:05.608+00:00Suburbia - Ah yes, there's the stumbling block...Suburbia - Ah yes, there's the stumbling block. But if we could each get closer to what we ourselves wanted, that would be a start.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-5678629135195278752010-02-14T15:56:00.960+00:002010-02-14T15:56:00.960+00:00If only we all wanted the same thing?!If only we all wanted the same thing?!Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-11753012589851873202010-02-14T13:58:02.165+00:002010-02-14T13:58:02.165+00:00Leah - Glad to hear that. I know you've been a...Leah - Glad to hear that. I know you've been a bit down recently. So much of life is a matter of how we interpret it - a pile of obstacles or a pile of possibilities.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-17103875068781018432010-02-14T13:54:15.246+00:002010-02-14T13:54:15.246+00:00I love this, Nick. And I try to do it in my own l...I love this, Nick. And I try to do it in my own life, but your idea of bravely standing up to say "everything's possible" is wonderfully enlivening.<br /><br />I think this post came at a perfect time for me!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-9936641361628620752010-02-14T13:24:23.622+00:002010-02-14T13:24:23.622+00:00Ramana - Ah, but communists are not the only ones ...Ramana - Ah, but communists are not the only ones who made demands. How about feminists, homosexuals, trade unions, Muslims, environmentalists and many others, who not only made demands but achieved many of them?Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-79430660039686189672010-02-14T11:35:54.454+00:002010-02-14T11:35:54.454+00:00The communists did. Look where it took them!The communists did. Look where it took them!Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.com