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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 946 Member
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    Machka9 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Machka - Thank you for the explanation, because I was getting a little confused, too. It's a foreign concept to most U.S. companies. I've worked in more than one organization that didn't even want to provide extensive skills training for employees, because they feel they're just making it easy for them to leave and get better pay elsewhere. It sounds as if your whole system is built on the truth that the better the employees' experience, skills and training, the more benefit they are to the organization.


    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    A couple more definitions with a US flavour that might help. :)

    Secondment - a period of time when an employee is sent to work somewhere else, to increase the number of workers , to replace other workers, or to exchange experience or skills:
    His involvement with the project began when he was on (a) secondment from NASA to the European Space Agency.

    Secondment - someone who is on secondment from their normal employer has been sent somewhere else temporarily in order to do special duties.
    We have two full-time secretaries, one of whom is on secondment from the navy.


    It is beneficial to the organisation (we're all supposed to be working toward the same goals), but it is also a common way to "climb the ladder". If you've got experience at a higher level, even temporarily like for 6 months, you've got an increased chance of getting a permanent position at a higher level.


    Machka in Oz

    I think this is more common in military/government settings. Other than contractors, I don't think it happens often, if at all, in the private sector. I have a friend who works for the Navy and is doing this now for a period of time.

    Tina in CA

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,043 Member
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    Tina I stopped diving when I got married. For a long time I thought my ex husband would go on adventure trips with me but it never happened. He liked to hang out at the shopping mall.

    Annie in Delaware
  • exermom
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    Just work today. I gotta get back into my routine. The plan for tomorrow is to do Prevention’s Drop It in 30 DVD. Newcomer bowling tonight. This is the last session for this year

    After work went to the dentist. I need a crown so I have an appointment for next week. Then went to Gabes and got a pocketbook, tried on some St. Pat’s Day shirts but they were all too small (even the large!). So stopped at Hamricks. I tell you, I’m getting sick of walking around the store just to find something. Then went to Aldi.

    Anne DE – what do you use for your proteins?

    Pip – that was just horrible to look at! What a good dog parent you are

    Drizzly and cold here today, but it’s supposed to warm up as the week goes on, which I’m looking forward to.

    Michele NC
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,389 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,544 Member
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    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 48min, 54elev, 3.30ap, pushing Lucy in stroller, 108ahr, 153mhr, 6.21mi= 550c
    Strava app= 761c
    Walk home to gym- 10.17min, .53mi= 60c
    Strava app= 66c
    Treadmill jog- 20.26min, 146ahr, 175mhr, 10.13min mi, 5.5sp 1st song, 6.0 next song, 5.5sp next song, 6.0-6.5 next song, 7.0sp last .10mi, 2mi= 207c
    Walk gym to home- 8.55min (partial jog), .54mi= 65c
    Strava app= 66c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 52.29min, 535elev, 124aw, 17.2amph, 121ahr, 137mhr, 15.05mi= 400c
    Strava app= 371c
    Zwift stats- 52.30min, 537elev, 51arpm, 122aw, 15.1mi= 372c

    Total cal 1282

    Another 15miles down
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,866 Member
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    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Machka - Thank you for the explanation, because I was getting a little confused, too. It's a foreign concept to most U.S. companies. I've worked in more than one organization that didn't even want to provide extensive skills training for employees, because they feel they're just making it easy for them to leave and get better pay elsewhere. It sounds as if your whole system is built on the truth that the better the employees' experience, skills and training, the more benefit they are to the organization.


    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    A couple more definitions with a US flavour that might help. :)

    Secondment - a period of time when an employee is sent to work somewhere else, to increase the number of workers , to replace other workers, or to exchange experience or skills:
    His involvement with the project began when he was on (a) secondment from NASA to the European Space Agency.

    Secondment - someone who is on secondment from their normal employer has been sent somewhere else temporarily in order to do special duties.
    We have two full-time secretaries, one of whom is on secondment from the navy.


    It is beneficial to the organisation (we're all supposed to be working toward the same goals), but it is also a common way to "climb the ladder". If you've got experience at a higher level, even temporarily like for 6 months, you've got an increased chance of getting a permanent position at a higher level.


    Machka in Oz

    I think this is more common in military/government settings. Other than contractors, I don't think it happens often, if at all, in the private sector. I have a friend who works for the Navy and is doing this now for a period of time.

    Tina in CA

    Evidently it also happens in university settings.

    In my case, I work for the government and have done pretty much since I have been able to work in Australia.

    M in Oz
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,043 Member
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    Michele for protein most days I eat eggs, Greek yogurt, oatmeal with protein powder, and a 100 calorie portion of either tilapia or chicken breast. I just boil the chicken. It adds up to 85 g of protein.

    Annie in Delaware
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 2,946 Member
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    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Tina I stopped diving when I got married. For a long time I thought my ex husband would go on adventure trips with me but it never happened. He liked to hang out at the shopping mall.

    Annie in Delaware

    That is how current dh is. He would much rather go to the mall, or any shopping for that matter.
    I love walking for an hour or two around the wetlands. He was not impressed with it at all. I pointed out a few things and he was just like , what ever. We only did the shorter walk around and that was more than enough for him.
    I want to find something that we both like to do. I have told him so often I want to do something BESIDES go shopping. The only things he likes to do are things I am not very fond of- going to the movies, shopping and going out to eat.
    He used to really enjoy bike riding and we rode together some, not long rides but nice rides around the neighborhood. Then his hips failed and he doesn't feel comfortable trying again. The bikes are still hanging in the garage. Would love to find someone to ride with.
  • pipcd34
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  • TerriRichardson112
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    DH had an appointment with his skin doctor today. His last BCC surgery has healed well, but the doc was concerned about a mark on his eye socket and wants him back in 3 months.

    Intentions for March:
    🔹Maintain weight < 140 (I have managed to stay at the lower end off the 140s)
    🔹Continue with Solid Habit development

    Intentions for today:
    📍Solid habits
    📍general chores
    📍weekly grocery shopping
    📍work on art display

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

    March Action for Happiness:
    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with awareness and kindness
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.Trees silhouetted against the sky; the appearance of snowdrops in spring; the sound of waves breaking on the shore.
    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I meditate on this each morning when I wake up, and am grateful for each new opportunity to have a good day.
    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. Positive affirmations are very powerful. Be kind to yourself, always.
    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. We chatted with our girls about other family members, and raised a glass to them.
    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. I will do this tomorrow (7th)
    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.Resisting the temptation to plan my day. Serendipity reigns today.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food. ✔️
    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I’m a great advocate of deep breathing, and find this works well.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.I wasn’t looking forward to going outside this morning as we had snow overnight and it seemed very cold. However, the sun shone in a clear blue sky, and the wind had dropped right down again, and I spent time with my eyes closed feeling the heat on my face before I went into the centre for Latin Study.
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. Always! Gives me calm thinking time.
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. When I tried to do this with DH this morning, he got distracted by a discussion on What the Papers Say on TV. 😝 However, we often have in-depth discussions, usually over lunc and dinner.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. The sun was valiantly trying to break through rain clouds just after sunrise, but the forecast is for heavy showers, but I’m watching the blue patches in hope that it clears up.
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.Doing the task isn’t the problem 😝 It’s getting started that’s difficult. I sometimes put on my favourite music, or listen to a podcast.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. Having coffee after putting away the week’s groceries. There is pink blossom on my prunus purpurea, magnolia buds are beginning to colour up, tulips and daffodils in the containers outside the window are beginning to bloom. There are lots of little birds flitting about in the trees. Spring is doing its best to banish the winter cold. This is a regular joy in my life.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I am preparing some paintings for a display of my Monday Painters work
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.Today it is more like autumn tha spring. There is a thick sea mist. My usual view of countryside is reduced to about 500 yards. Everything looks damp and grey.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. Took things slow and easy today. Planning to do the same tomorrow as it’s Mother’s Day in UK.
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. My writing desk has a lovely view of the countryside beyond houses. And there are lots of bird life flying about amongst the trees in the neighbouring gardens..
    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today. My writing, and my art always makes me happy, and sharing it with like-minded people makes them happy. That means that today was filled with focusing on what makes myself and others happy.
    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. ’Love Affair’ - Rainbow Valley. (NOW! That’s 60’s)Hubby came home and disturbed me 😝
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. My prep for the art display next week is going well. Most members have already given pieces for display.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
    25 Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
    26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
    27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    29. Choose a different route today and see
    what you notice.
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.

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