Dec 16, 2007 9:53:48 AM
When we were in Lisbon, we had a good time at the museum of Port. It's amazing how much difference there is between a 20 year old tawny and a three year old. I wound up spending 38 euros at the airport gift shop on a bottle of Barros 20 year old tawny, and, now that it's empty, I'm really sad. I will have to buy another one soon - or maybe Santa will get one for my stocking.
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Dec 4, 2007 7:11:21 AM
2008 UK's 'Best Workplaces' Study - My last company failed so many of these questions that just reading them made me laugh ...
This is a friendly place to work.
I am given the resources and equipment to do my job.
This is a physically safe place to work.
Everyone has an opportunity to get special recognition.
People here are willing to give extra to get the job done.
You can count on people to cooperate.
Management makes its expectations clear.
I can ask management any reasonable question and get a straight answer.
I am offered training or development to further myself professionally.
Management shows appreciation for good work and extra effort.
People here are paid fairly for the work they do.
My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".
When people change jobs or work units, they are made to feel right at home.
Management is approachable, easy to talk with.
Management recognises honest mistakes as part of doing business. HAH HA HAH!
Management genuinely seeks and responds to suggestions and ideas.
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.
I feel I receive a fair share of the profits made by this organisation. (More raucous laughter)
Management keeps me informed about important issues and changes.
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