Things in the news this week that made me wince.....

1) Workers taking liberties at work

In my opinion this guy got what he deserved. The sack. He knew the terms and conditions, so why did he just not follow them? In fact, this should be just the start. If the authorities stop there, it will be a failure to society in my opinion. Okay, this was an airport worker, but why should it stop at airports?

Every single workplace should have measures to stop such abuse in the workplace. They could start simple. Maybe a finger measure test. The guidelines would set the maximum amount of fingers you should use as a guide in the morning. Of course, a formule would have to be incorporated calculating finger diameter and strength of product, but in the short term this could easily be achived.

Secondly, and most importantly, companies could put controls in place as the employee walked into work. It would only take a couple of minutes, but it would save a lot of face for the company down the line. All employees would subjected to a ‘wind tunnel’ test. Depending on the amount of give and flow, the employee would pass or fail the test. This in turn could result in the employee being sent home, or disciplinary action. Anyway, I’ve only had a couple of minutes to think about solutions to this significant problem, but it just goes to show, with enough support, there is always an answer.

I guess my conclusion is that there are some important issues that are not being addressed in workplaces all over the world. This article will back up my point. We all know about discrimination, minimum wages, racism, performance management, career prospects, pensions, job security, its just I feel that some issues like the one highlighted are completely overlooked in their value. I’m sure you will agree.


The new, major problem, in the workforce today…………….

link to BBC story about how workers are taking the piss at work

moral – take a hold of things at work before they get out of control


2) The pain of her actions

I cannot believe how much this woman is suffering, as she says “This has caused much anguish to me and will do for the rest of my life”. I read this story and I have to say, I really feel for her. She must have experienced so much torment after such an event. Can you imagine the sheer pain at the time the assault took place? I mean, it is some feat to do what she did; she could have sprained her arm or anything.

And then there is the anguish factor. And this is why I feel for her. I mean I know lots of women who have all been in the same situation at a party, had a bit too much to drink, you know, pulled a bit too hard, finding it in your hand and wondering what to do with it next. As with all times, you normally just pass it to your friend, pretend it wasn’t you, and then get her to pass it back to the bloke you have just taken from.

After all, it’s a party, Nobody will remember in the morning! Ok, you will wake up in the morning with sore bits, but hey, it was a party right! I just hope that she can get on with a normal life. Good luck to her.

link to BBC story about the feelings of a poor woman

moral : Never lose your balls in a fight


3) A man sticking to his morals

This article made me think ‘so maybe the world is a good and honest place after all’. We have all been in situations socially, where people make promises, but fail to deliver time after time.

You know the ones I mean. The ‘if you help me out, I’ll promise to buy you a beer next time I see you!”. Now, in truth, the fact that you don’t get that beer the next time you see them, is, not the point. I mean you are not going to be seriously effected if you don’t have 'that' beer, after all, you could buy one yourself. It’s not the failed promise of “you will have to come round for dinner!” that really grates you, after all, you could get your own dinner.

It’s building up confidence in people, it shows that when people say something, they are not just saying it for effect. So, this next article really brought that home to me. Imagine the sheer delight when this person actually delivered what he promised! It just goes to show, the next time someone says in jest “I’ll walk naked in the city centre if pass your driving test”. Remember, it maybe in jest, but after reading this article I would like to think that everyone would do as they promise, and the world would be a better place!

link to Daily Mirror story about trust

moral : don’t cut off your balls to spite your face