Tag Archives: work
Workers demand beer rights
I was interested to read that Carlsberg brewery workers in Denmark have gone on strike after management cut their daily free beer ration. The poor petals are also supposed to only imbibe now at lunch time. If you said that … Continue reading
Leaving The Border Watch
There may be some interest in the fact I have left The Border Watch. This will be my only public statement. When you hold a senior position in an organisation you learn to ride the bumps and take the rough … Continue reading
Horoscope in retrospect
If I was able to write my own horoscope in retrospect it would be something like: Capricorn for Wednesday A series of mistakes and frustrations will sap your natural energy today. Don’t let it get you down! Money matters will … Continue reading
Quotable quotes from the office
I caught up with a friend and former colleague via Facebook recently. Let’s call her JL. JL is one of those people you love to be working with. She brings out the best in people, professionally and socially. Beneath her … Continue reading
Where do all the lost pens go?
We ran a story on Friday about how some men love their sheds. According to a survey, nearly 20 percent of shed owners are partial to “hanging out” in their shed, 36 percent have installed a stereo, while one in … Continue reading
Staying patient
My Firehorse horoscope on Facebook today includes: “Bureaucracy will be slower than usual, which will cause you to be in an execrable mood; but at least spare your near collaborators.” I’m waiting for the bank to approve finance on a … Continue reading
