Fine for going to work?

[JamesWales]

Re: Fine for going to work?

What seems a ludicrous justification of the decision to fine employees £60 from Drakeford, but maybe I'm missing something?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nor...-fine-22548468

I've actually fired off an email to my two relevant AM's this morning. Am really quite angry about this policy and the rhetoric behind it.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: Fine for going to work?

I'm not sure how to read your post but it reads a lot like a dig i.e. a bit condescending. I can assure you that the real prison, for me, is being trapped in a neurodegenerative disease state. So, it's no surprise that my working conditions are well-suited to my disabilities. These working conditions were 'forced' upon me due to medical circumstances.

That said, I stand by everything I wrote which, incidentally was from a very personal viewpoint but I did touch upon the environmental costs of current work practices.

James makes a lot of good points about mental health for example. I would say this though, that for every positive that someone makes for office work, I could turn that into a negative, and, of course, you or anyone else can do the same to my preferences too.

One thing that struck me during the first lockdown was that people were going stir crazy for not being able to get out of the house after a few days/weeks when disabled people have been living like this with very little empathy or understanding for decades. There's always an assumption that people are the same as 'us' when in fact that's blatantly not true.

Something that tech and the kind of assistive tech and communication systems we now have means that for disabled people, we finally have a level playing field. The restrictions of conventional work practices have been removed. F*ck, we can even apply for jobs and positions and use our skills without bias and restrictions. Think about it for a moment. That's pretty f*cking amazing.

Maurice clearly knows that the quirky and different can be great employees. I like his approach and I wasn't surprised when he referenced programmers as we're a geeky bunch and work and think differently because our brains have been re-wired through computer languages.

I have five 4K screens in front of me rendering 3D animations for video games. I couldn't work in a conventional office environment as I rely on smart, voice-activated systems and write macros for Windows and Mac systems that will automatically perform tasks. If I lose feeling in my hands then I can use voice-activated systems. If I lose the use of my facial muscles, I can type. If I lose the use of both, I'm f*cked.

Without the tech then I'd be trapped. Without companies like Amazon and Deliveroo, I'd be trapped.

I wasn’t going to reply to your comments as it takes energy and valuable resources but there’s a wider issue and it’s kind of important to emphasise these points, at least, for me, it is. BTW there's no animosity on my part, I don't want to make anyone feel bad. You didn't know my personal circumstances. I mentioned in a post recently about being an advocate and activist for disability rights and I guess this is just me doing what I do.

Yes, of course I wasn't aware of your personal circumstances when I posted, and whilst you recognized this, I do offer my apologies for any offence caused - though I suspect you're anything but a snowflake! My best wishes for Christmas and beyond if we don't touch swords before. AQM

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Fine for going to work?

Yes, of course I wasn't aware of your personal circumstances when I posted, and whilst you recognized this, I do offer my apologies for any offence caused - though I suspect you're anything but a snowflake! My best wishes for Christmas and beyond if we don't touch swords before. AQM

Oh man, no worries. All's cool. No offence taken at all. Classy reply so well impressed. Have a good one too and yeah, until we cross swords again. Cheers buddy. :xmasthumbup::xmasayatollah:

[MacAdder]

Re: Fine for going to work?

I'm not sure how to read your post but it reads a lot like a dig i.e. a bit condescending. I can assure you that the real prison, for me, is being trapped in a neurodegenerative disease state. So, it's no surprise that my working conditions are well-suited to my disabilities. These working conditions were 'forced' upon me due to medical circumstances.

That said, I stand by everything I wrote which, incidentally was from a very personal viewpoint but I did touch upon the environmental costs of current work practices.

James makes a lot of good points about mental health for example. I would say this though, that for every positive that someone makes for office work, I could turn that into a negative, and, of course, you or anyone else can do the same to my preferences too.

One thing that struck me during the first lockdown was that people were going stir crazy for not being able to get out of the house after a few days/weeks when disabled people have been living like this with very little empathy or understanding for decades. There's always an assumption that people are the same as 'us' when in fact that's blatantly not true.

Something that tech and the kind of assistive tech and communication systems we now have means that for disabled people, we finally have a level playing field. The restrictions of conventional work practices have been removed. F*ck, we can even apply for jobs and positions and use our skills without bias and restrictions. Think about it for a moment. That's pretty f*cking amazing.

Maurice clearly knows that the quirky and different can be great employees. I like his approach and I wasn't surprised when he referenced programmers as we're a geeky bunch and work and think differently because our brains have been re-wired through computer languages.

I have five 4K screens in front of me rendering 3D animations for video games. I couldn't work in a conventional office environment as I rely on smart, voice-activated systems and write macros for Windows and Mac systems that will automatically perform tasks. If I lose feeling in my hands then I can use voice-activated systems. If I lose the use of my facial muscles, I can type. If I lose the use of both, I'm f*cked.

Without the tech then I'd be trapped. Without companies like Amazon and Deliveroo, I'd be trapped.

I wasn’t going to reply to your comments as it takes energy and valuable resources but there’s a wider issue and it’s kind of important to emphasise these points, at least, for me, it is. BTW there's no animosity on my part, I don't want to make anyone feel bad. You didn't know my personal circumstances. I mentioned in a post recently about being an advocate and activist for disability rights and I guess this is just me doing what I do.

Great Post this and very enlightening :xmasthumbup:

[splott parker]

Re: Fine for going to work?

I'm not sure how to read your post but it reads a lot like a dig i.e. a bit condescending. I can assure you that the real prison, for me, is being trapped in a neurodegenerative disease state. So, it's no surprise that my working conditions are well-suited to my disabilities. These working conditions were 'forced' upon me due to medical circumstances.

That said, I stand by everything I wrote which, incidentally was from a very personal viewpoint but I did touch upon the environmental costs of current work practices.

James makes a lot of good points about mental health for example. I would say this though, that for every positive that someone makes for office work, I could turn that into a negative, and, of course, you or anyone else can do the same to my preferences too.

One thing that struck me during the first lockdown was that people were going stir crazy for not being able to get out of the house after a few days/weeks when disabled people have been living like this with very little empathy or understanding for decades. There's always an assumption that people are the same as 'us' when in fact that's blatantly not true.

Something that tech and the kind of assistive tech and communication systems we now have means that for disabled people, we finally have a level playing field. The restrictions of conventional work practices have been removed. F*ck, we can even apply for jobs and positions and use our skills without bias and restrictions. Think about it for a moment. That's pretty f*cking amazing.

Maurice clearly knows that the quirky and different can be great employees. I like his approach and I wasn't surprised when he referenced programmers as we're a geeky bunch and work and think differently because our brains have been re-wired through computer languages.

I have five 4K screens in front of me rendering 3D animations for video games. I couldn't work in a conventional office environment as I rely on smart, voice-activated systems and write macros for Windows and Mac systems that will automatically perform tasks. If I lose feeling in my hands then I can use voice-activated systems. If I lose the use of my facial muscles, I can type. If I lose the use of both, I'm f*cked.

Without the tech then I'd be trapped. Without companies like Amazon and Deliveroo, I'd be trapped.

I wasn’t going to reply to your comments as it takes energy and valuable resources but there’s a wider issue and it’s kind of important to emphasise these points, at least, for me, it is. BTW there's no animosity on my part, I don't want to make anyone feel bad. You didn't know my personal circumstances. I mentioned in a post recently about being an advocate and activist for disability rights and I guess this is just me doing what I do.

Enlightening & very well put:xmasthumbup:

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Fine for going to work?

Great Post this and very enlightening :xmasthumbup:

Appreciated Mr M! Merry Christmas! :xmasthumbup::xmasayatollah:

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Fine for going to work?

Enlightening & very well put:xmasthumbup:

Cheers Mr P! Merry Christmas buddy! :xmasthumbup::xmasayatollah:

[splott parker]

Re: Fine for going to work?

Cheers Mr P! Merry Christmas buddy! :xmasthumbup::xmasayatollah:

And to you, I’m enjoying a lovely few hours on my own, bacon sandwiches with a few mushrooms & tomatoes while Mrs P is out doing the rounds......bliss, think I’ll have another cup of char:xmasthumbup: