Category Archives: bad news

In which I get things into perspective …

Posted on February 18, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Fellow fans of Douglas Adams will be familiar with the fiendishly cruel Total Perspective Vortex. A device developed by a man exasperated by his spouse’s constant nagging to get a sense of proportion. By clever use of fairy cake he … Continue reading →

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In which I revisit my Christmas wishes …

Posted on February 15, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

I suppose its my thorough indoctrination in public sector performance management that makes me want to measure progress against objectives. It seems a little like overkill to do this with Christmas wishes but I like to think I am a … Continue reading →

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In which there are two weeks to go …

Posted on February 14, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

First things first. Happy Valentine’s Day. May you and the object of your affections be blessed in a Readybrek-like warm glow. Right that’s enough soppiness let’s move on swiftly. Unbelievably the two-week warning is lit up. Where did those months … Continue reading →

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In which I wonder where the frontline is …

Posted on February 11, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Every now and then I try to run a self-diagnostic on how I’m feeling. Reading back over my posts is a helpful short cut into tracing my various moods. Yesterday’s post in which I took a swipe at a piece … Continue reading →

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In which I count my blessings …

Posted on February 3, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Yesterday found me in conversation with one of the many generous, kind and talented people with whom I’ve come into contact since being launched towards redundancy. During our chat it occurred to me that there are many blessings to have come … Continue reading →

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In which the numbers tell their own story …

Posted on January 28, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

As the counter on public (and private sector) job losses keeps spinning – about as fast as the price per litre sign at the village garage – I’ve been struck by language used to describe what’s going on. While the … Continue reading →

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In which my flabber gets gasted …

Posted on January 25, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Outside the realm of celebrity few of us choose to advertise to the world what is going on in our lives. Our routine response to the ‘How do you do?’ asked for form’s sake is to offer an equally formulaic … Continue reading →

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In which I take comfort in small things …

Posted on January 14, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Well I wasn’t sick. Nor did I pour my confidently requested hot drink into my or anyone else’s lap. I didn’t giggle in an uncontrolled manner or hide behind the houseplant in reception. Nor was it necessary to drag me … Continue reading →

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In which I contemplate the year ahead …

Posted on January 1, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

For as long as I can remember in my professional life each January 1st found me without any great curiousity about the year to come. If you think the world will keep turning and keep its same old shape. If … Continue reading →

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In which I write the Christmas round robin …

Posted on December 9, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

For years we have resisted the round robin newsletter insert to our Christmas cards. We succumbed last year because a serious illness in the family meant there was no time to personalise. This year the problem has been slightly different. … Continue reading →

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