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[–] bacon@aussie.zone 8 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Tenacity Tuesday is here! Free pizza (one (1) slice per person) for those who stay overtime and work at least Ten hours today!

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

HR would like to remind you about the state of the economy.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

HR can bite my shiny metal... hang on a sec, gotta check this email... ahh crap car rego... umm... they can bite this super awesome cake I bought them!

Phew that was close.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

HR thanks you for the gluten lactose animalproducts free cake.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

They totally deserve it :|

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm a lactose free, gluten free, keto vegetarian who's allergic to water - could you point me to the HR approved table of sadness for my slice?

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You kid, but that pretty much was reality at the last catered work thing I had to attend.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh I am GF for reals and I know the horror that the table of sad foods can be

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

My whinge the past few days isn’t about any one person, it’s the mixture that makes for the headache. 1 person this, another person, that, so almost nothing can be prepped in a single go. My no allium friend is the biggest pain honestly. Those hide in everything!

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

πŸ“‰πŸ“‰Can your teeth shred confidential documents?

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

People and Culture would like to remind you how important you are to the organisation.

We value all of our team members, because without you, there would be no company.

As such, we are granting a company wide 10% raise effective immediately.

Also, we have added an extra week to everyone's annual leave balance.

We thank you so much for all your hard work, and hope these measures demonstrate our appreciation of your commitment to our organisation!

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And now you awaken to reality..,

Then I realise the cat threw up on my bed

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

We expect our team members to demonstrate their loyalty in return by working overtime for at least one hour daily, and for six days a week as needed.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Is it a giant lactose free 10m diameter pizza?

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

A standard large pepperoni pizza with regular cheese. The Company is very generous.

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What? No Hawaiian pizza? I feel ripped off!

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Hawaiian pizza is for those who work 12+ hours today.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

I require the sweet pineapple… What tasks are on offer?

Edit: If you give me a slice that isn’t lactose free I’ll also provide many containers of natural gas. Completely renewable resource. Don’t ask how

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago

same

we are magic

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

For your service to the company’s energy bill, you will be given one (1) slice of Hawaiian pizza extra cheese after working eleven hours, instead of twelve.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I have a funny feeling I’ll be spending that β€˜free’ hour hooked up to the gas bottle…

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

During which you are welcome to take a nap or browse your phone. No other contribution required.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That tracks. I usually do just contribute a load of hot air

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You may be on track to becoming the Company’s Most Valuable Asset

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Woahh, I’m fartin’ air

Woah oh! Lizard on a pear

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Guess I might have to put in some extra hours today :(

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Sounds delicious. πŸ™‚

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That sounds like the meal allowance clause in my EBA!

Except we do actually get enough to cover a decent meal, so it is a nice little bonus if you stay back.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I was surprised to see the meal allowance when I did overtime. It is indeed enough to cover a sandwich and a drink from the company pantry.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You have a company pantry ?! We have one shop within walking distance and a food truck that visits on weekdays. The meal allowance is actually pretty good, a bit over $20 I think. It tends to only be something we get if we come in for a short OT shift and it gets extended. If I'm open to doing that I generally take food in so I can pocket the meal allowance instead of spending it πŸ™‚πŸ’°

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Meal allowance is half hour pay. Pantry may or may not be stocked with proper food but there are always drinks and milk.