The things Australia does best
Nov 1st 2012 | 8:26 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
Nov 1st 2012 | 9:08 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
Nov 1st 2012 | 9:08 pm
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Nov 1st 2012 | 9:19 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
Pommie sausages are generally bland pork and little variety compared to Oz, eg the Asian varieties alone. And don't get me started on pommie (Danish) bacon pumped full of brine. Double smoked organic low salt bacon from one supplier in particular is astonishing.
Nov 1st 2012 | 9:44 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
Nov 1st 2012 | 9:49 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
Sickies here are easier than anywhere I've ever worked before. Even when the boss knows someone is faking (not me I should add, I've actually been sick!) everyone acts all concerned and like we really believe the person was ill. It's almost funny until of course one spanner takes the piss and ruins it for everyone. At my brothers work, people announce in advance when they're going to be off sick...and it's fine apparently!
I don't get this sickie thing here, or anywhere to be honest. I never phone in sick unless I am (I'm very black and white about it... I won't come in if I'm contagious and get prickly with those that are and still come in). If I want a day off I simply ask for one and have never been turned down anywhere. I think that's one thing any boss wants - just be honest. I've often been asked to make up the time but in the end they always either forget about it or say don't worry about it.
Also: I don't know how anyone can rave on about a pie when they've drowned it in that red shit or some other sugar laden congealed puss concoction. What's the point - might as well eat dog shit instead.
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Nov 1st 2012 | 9:50 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
I don't get this sickie thing here, or anywhere to be honest. I never phone in sick unless I am. If I want a day off I simply ask for one and have never been turned down anywhere. I think that's one thing any boss wants - just be honest. I've often been asked to make up the time but in the end they always either forget about it or say don't worry about it.
Nov 1st 2012 | 10:01 pm
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From: Portsmouth, well I went there once, I think, and Australia
Nov 1st 2012 | 10:23 pm
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Nov 1st 2012 | 10:41 pm
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Re: The things Australia does best
A) Buy food at supermarkets
B) Eat non organic
Not going to find much Danish bacon are we?
Some people................
Nov 1st 2012 | 10:48 pm
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