-dlc- Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 On 5/3/2024 at 9:09 AM, bishopshodan said: Made a screw up at work. I scribbled out a mistake I made in a log book, I forgot it was considered a 'legal doc'. i could be in some actual trouble as I am still in my probation period. I'm sad. I am being told that I am excelling as an officer by supervisors but I know management will look at this. I was giving a post with a lot of responsibilty and even though my mistake seemed small inrelation to other serious aspects of the prison, I have let myself down. I drank heavy last night and felt sorry for myself. Now, I'll get back up like I always do. I have no other choice. You're human buddy, don't be too hard on yourself. Probationary periods are also about learning the ropes so I hope they keep that in mind and assess you overall, not just on one mistake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Alf just quit drinking. Been 7 minutes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 I just listened to this for the first time last week. Can’t believe I missed it. Probably the greatest revision to an original song in music history. Even Paul Simon said that “The Sound of Silence” now belongs to Disturbed. Disturbed’s version also brings out the full meaning of the song. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 I'm a little nervous for tomorrow. I start switching departments, I'm going from the deli/sausage making department to the fresh meat cutting department. Granted, I'm good with a boning knife, I just gotta learn how to cut beef now. Most of my meat cutting experience is with pork. So I'm both excited and nervous. But it's time for a new challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 23 hours ago, Alflives said: Alf just quit drinking. Been 7 minutes now. If that is an honest and sincere revelation it’s the best decision you can make. Every aspect of your life will improve, particularly benefits to your health. Not to mention your pocket book. Do it ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 23 hours ago, Alflives said: Alf just quit drinking. Been 7 minutes now. If you are not just shitting us Best wishes, it won't be easy; but you will find you are not the only guy, here, that is trying to do the same. A.A. is available with meetings throughout the Vancouver/lower mainland- and you can even find A.A. online https://aaonline.org/ They are not the only way to get help to quit, but they are a good way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 22 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: I just listened to this for the first time last week. Can’t believe I missed it. Probably the greatest revision to an original song in music history. Even Paul Simon said that “The Sound of Silence” now belongs to Disturbed. Disturbed’s version also brings out the full meaning of the song. The opening “ Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” is a reference to Paul Simon going into his bathroom, closing the door and turning out the light. It provided a quiet and dark atmosphere with no distractions. That’s where he feels he did some of his best song writing. Thanks for posting that. Definitely powerful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 8 minutes ago, Barnstorm said: The opening “ Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” is a reference to Paul Simon going into his bathroom, closing the door and turning out the light. It provided a quiet and dark atmosphere with no distractions. That’s where he feels he did some of his best song writing. Thanks for posting that. Definitely powerful. Dude had a bit of a cold, and was majorly pissed they used auto tune on him. Hell of a voice on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 112 Posted May 28 Popular Post Share Posted May 28 (edited) My dad, who turns 68 this year, had a stroke a couple of years back and is dealing with generalized health concerns that the doctors haven't been able to diagnose as anything. We know there's something wrong but not what precisely is wrong. A doctor told my mom to be alert and watch for any signs of stroke a month or two ago. Dad recovered really well from the stroke he did have all things considered, but he's said that a lot of the mnemonic devices and other things he's used his whole life to think with are practically gone. He mentioned a couple of weeks ago that there was a news ticker he saw that referenced Kamala Harris and he couldn't place exactly who that is, which is really odd for him as a guy who follows politics quite closely. He's type ii diabetic and obese, and he's a smoker + drinker to top it off. He also has numbness (neuropathy) in his arms/hands that doesn't seem to be going away and has been present for a few months. He's on a lot of pills now and I don't know what they all do tbh. I'm hopeful that he still has a lot of years left with us but am also uncertain that's going to be the case. There hasn't been a massive fallout with his functioning or anything, but some of this feels like a calm before the storm. I worry sometimes. Edited May 28 by 112 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 What’s up with this weather lately…rain/wind.. supposed get better starting tomorrow, need some Sun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I was down on the island for a couple weeks and now I'm back in Dawson Creek, today it's sinking in that I'm living somewhere I don't want to be again. Happens every time I leave and come back, I'm not happy here. I never wanted to leave despite knowing it's the move that makes the most sense in the short to medium term. For some people home can be a person, but for me home has always been a place. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 5 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I was down on the island for a couple weeks and now I'm back in Dawson Creek, today it's sinking in that I'm living somewhere I don't want to be again. Happens every time I leave and come back, I'm not happy here. I never wanted to leave despite knowing it's the move that makes the most sense in the short to medium term. For some people home can be a person, but for me home has always been a place. I moved to the city when I was 18. I was chasing the rock and roll dream as a drummer. For decades the island was always in my heart. I feel you. I came back at 45. If it makes sense for you now, chip away at things for the short to medium term and know home is always here waiting for you one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: I moved to the city when I was 18. I was chasing the rock and roll dream as a drummer. For decades the island was always in my heart. I feel you. I came back at 45. If it makes sense for you now, chip away at things for the short to medium term and know home is always here waiting for you one day. It's a weird thing, it's also weird going back and seeing what's changed. Time marches on without us, we all know this, but sometimes it's a little unnerving to see it in person. Might be sooner than later, hopefully on a few years, my fourth year practicum will be done through Northern Health which is basically the VIHA equivalent up here, there's a good chance I might end up working for them too. There seems to be no shortage of work for social workers, but getting experience in a place where there's less competition for jobs would only make the transition easier. It's probably easier to jump health authorities than it is to initially get in down there too, I've always heard the with VIHA you need to know someone. Edited June 4 by Coconuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: I've always heard the with VIHA you need to know someone. My wife works in admin at MCFD in the central island area. They share the building and some office space with VIHA. She forgot her phone at home today so I cant text her but I'll get her to ask some of her co-workers their opinion on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 minute ago, bishopshodan said: My wife works in admin at MCFD in the central island area. They share the building and some office space with VIHA. She forgot her phone at home today so I cant text her but I'll get her to ask some of her co-workers their opinion on this. I'd be curious to hear it, that's been VIHA's reputation amongst several of those I've gone to school with over the years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: It's a weird thing, it's also weird going back and seeing what's changed. Time marches on without us, we all know this, but sometimes it's a little unnerving to see it in person. Might be sooner than later, hopefully on a few years, my fourth year practicum will be done through Northern Health which is basically the VIHA equivalent up here, there's a good chance I might end up working for them too. There seems to be no shortage of work for social workers, but getting experience in a place where there's less competition for jobs would only make the transition easier. It's probably easier to jump health authorities than it is to initially get in down there too, I've always heard the with VIHA you need to know someone. its definitely always easier to know someone. If you can, once you start working make sure to attend conferences and talks held in VIHA and start making introductions, maybe even get on a volunteer committee of some kind. That will get you the contacts your need pretty quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I'm sore as hell today. It's was my 3rd day training on beef cutting. I have cutting experience, but it's mostly pork cutting. I find I'm enjoying the change of pace, as opposed to making sausages, pepperoni, hotdogs, etc. I just have to adjust to cutting 8 hours a day instead of maybe 6 hours a week tops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 6/4/2024 at 2:40 PM, Coconuts said: I'd be curious to hear it, that's been VIHA's reputation amongst several of those I've gone to school with over the years Wifey talked with a few folks and they agreed with your take but expressed, 'it's not as hard as it used to be...' DM me if you want her to dig around more or ask things more specific. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 16 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: Wifey talked with a few folks and they agreed with your take but expressed, 'it's not as hard as it used to be...' DM me if you want her to dig around more or ask things more specific. That's good to hear, could have been a thing more specific to Nanaimo but that's definitely the rep VIHA has I've heard mixed things about VIHA in general, about how the talking heads don't communicate well, the work loads, the bureaucracy and so on, but I've also heard they can be good to work for I suppose it also boils down to what your role/job title is too though And noted, but it could be a while 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Psylocke Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 6/4/2024 at 1:25 PM, Coconuts said: It's a weird thing, it's also weird going back and seeing what's changed. Time marches on without us, we all know this, but sometimes it's a little unnerving to see it in person. Might be sooner than later, hopefully on a few years, my fourth year practicum will be done through Northern Health which is basically the VIHA equivalent up here, there's a good chance I might end up working for them too. There seems to be no shortage of work for social workers, but getting experience in a place where there's less competition for jobs would only make the transition easier. It's probably easier to jump health authorities than it is to initially get in down there too, I've always heard the with VIHA you need to know someone. I actually just saw a post on Reddit yesterday where someone was asking about tips on getting into VIHA. Not sure if it'll be helpful for you. https://www.reddit.com/r/VancouverIsland/comments/1d93xvg/trying_to_get_in_at_island_health_tips/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 minutes ago, Psylocke said: I actually just saw a post on Reddit yesterday where someone was asking about tips on getting into VIHA. Not sure if it'll be helpful for you. https://www.reddit.com/r/VancouverIsland/comments/1d93xvg/trying_to_get_in_at_island_health_tips/ ^ this is solid advice, nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I still shop at Loblaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psylocke Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: ^ this is solid advice, nice job! A happy coincidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petesake Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 28 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I still shop at Loblaws. Tonight I am camped along the Gulf of St Lawrence getting ready to take the Confederation Bridge to PEI tomorrow. By an odd coincidence we went into a Loblaws here in New Brunswick yesterday to get milk. What costs me $4.59 for 4l in Abbotsford cost just under $9 here. Back to the boycott for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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