tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.comments2023-04-30T16:35:58.890+08:00Mining MummyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428263701301068849noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-84284614719894164402013-10-23T11:16:20.006+08:002013-10-23T11:16:20.006+08:00I'm not sure about lucky. It sounds like you p...I'm not sure about lucky. It sounds like you planned your flexible work well in addition to having a receptive boss. Well done! I love hearing stories of successful outcomes so thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428263701301068849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-49540556803660154752013-10-23T06:58:53.023+08:002013-10-23T06:58:53.023+08:00It sounds like I am one of the few lucky one's...It sounds like I am one of the few lucky one's. I recently moved towns for the benefit of my kids and also to be in a better position to cover the 4 sites that I visit. The down side was I no longer had access to before and after school care from my Mum or a centre. I sat down and planed how i could do my 40 hour week around being home for my son. Being able to do an early start from home and getting an hour of computer based work done has made it possible for me to get my boy off to school and now home as school is finishing. I am also able to work from home instead of the office if i choose. It is working out great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-68961881847910201372013-10-21T12:20:07.698+08:002013-10-21T12:20:07.698+08:00Thanks for the comments Anon 1 and Anon 2. The fac...Thanks for the comments Anon 1 and Anon 2. The fact that large and supposedly smart organisations don't educate their managers on their legal obligations for flexible work is staggering... I'll keep trying and thanks and all the best to you both!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428263701301068849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-87396719596935260402013-10-20T22:10:28.857+08:002013-10-20T22:10:28.857+08:00Hi Lucy, thanks for being a voice in regards to th...Hi Lucy, thanks for being a voice in regards to this issue that so many of us working mums fall victim to! I couldn't believe it when recently my employer (a huge mining company) basically forced me into resigning as the hours I required to enable me to do school pick up/drop offs for my kindy aged child were declined as deemed 'detrimental to the business requirements'! (I must have been important haha). I offered to work from home after hours and longer hours when my FIFO husband was home, but still no flexibility was shown! When companies promote themselves as being advocates for flexibility and diversity, they should stand accountable for their actions. After 7 years of service, I really expected more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-88255595877354573272013-10-18T13:55:07.637+08:002013-10-18T13:55:07.637+08:00Hi Lucy - I couldn't agree with you more on th...Hi Lucy - I couldn't agree with you more on this post. I certainly believe that it is very possible for you to have a career part-time with flexible working hours and still get the work done! The big question is whether or not your manager supports this and is willing to give it a go......I think that many organisations still live in the dark ages and don't want to change......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-86245542532921503612013-05-12T21:55:35.354+08:002013-05-12T21:55:35.354+08:00Ahh gee. Thanks Soooz. I seem to recall some rowdy...Ahh gee. Thanks Soooz. I seem to recall some rowdy commentary from your table. Clearly too many sparkling wines for you lovelies...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428263701301068849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-82420481796114468832013-05-12T21:36:04.508+08:002013-05-12T21:36:04.508+08:00You were gorgeous and did a great job. There were...You were gorgeous and did a great job. There were a few lovely comments on your hair at our table too. xx And I got to say "I know that gorgeous model". Susan xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-80129226019631842892013-05-08T11:15:53.945+08:002013-05-08T11:15:53.945+08:00Did you perhaps resign 2 weeks too early???Did you perhaps resign 2 weeks too early???Kirkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-63234034939362229102013-05-06T07:42:42.115+08:002013-05-06T07:42:42.115+08:00Lucy
Brilliant. I laughed and laughed. The great ...Lucy<br /><br />Brilliant. I laughed and laughed. The great thing about school holidays is there isn't any school, Mum is around to feed you icecream and you can watch as much Peppa Pig as you like. <br /><br />Sounds like you passed with flying colours.<br /><br />Cheers<br />DeanneDeannehttp://deannetindale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-47584264817603334692013-01-24T07:18:36.915+08:002013-01-24T07:18:36.915+08:00Lucy, I really enjoyed your presentation at the WI...Lucy, I really enjoyed your presentation at the WIMWA conference in September last year. I hadn't thought of job sharing as a possibility before, and now that I'm having a baby next month I'm especially interested in organising something similar with one of my colleagues. <br /><br />3 years ago I read 'The Four Hour Work Week' by Tim Ferriss, and since then I have worked 6 months on / 6 months off after quitting a Supt role with BHPB. Ferriss advocates the idea of 'mini retirements' - my suggestion is you could consider the next 3 to 6 months a mini retirement and do something you've always wanted to do, e.g.:<br /> - Live in another country, possibly to learn a language while you're at it (international schools are available for the kids if needed)<br /> - Learn a skill (whatever takes your fancy - I focused on cooking on one of my mini-retirements)<br /> - Volunteer<br /> - Write a book<br /><br />I've been lucky enough to coordinate my mini retirements with my husband, and so we've also used the time just to hang out together - something we missed out on when work was a focus.<br /><br />Congratulations on taking the plunge! Wishing you all the best.<br /><br />Lacey FilipichLacey Filipichhttp://www.laceyandadam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-81937631665087845512013-01-16T12:59:19.974+08:002013-01-16T12:59:19.974+08:00You have been an inspiration to me - best of luck ...You have been an inspiration to me - best of luck with your future endevours - will keep on reading your mummy bloggs. Taniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-51708277231040035302013-01-15T17:17:57.491+08:002013-01-15T17:17:57.491+08:00Hi Lucy
to help you with one of your 2013 challe...Hi Lucy<br /> to help you with one of your 2013 challenges, another way to say Cheers in Welsh:<br />Iechyd da! ( Cheers/ Good Health)<br /><br />Not sure if I can help you with any of your other challenges , maybe hiding from the Kids :)<br />Peter Lewis<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-55739816931399952852013-01-11T11:40:38.455+08:002013-01-11T11:40:38.455+08:00That is hilarious! Lucy you do such a brilliant j...That is hilarious! Lucy you do such a brilliant job of describing your stories, love it. :)<br />Very glad you got home ok and that Sir Velence was not arrested by accident.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951694003362469999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-12759546828957772592012-12-11T11:28:04.837+08:002012-12-11T11:28:04.837+08:00I remember that day too Lucy, I was at West Angela...I remember that day too Lucy, I was at West Angelas and news of "a light plane crash in the Pilbara" got around off ABC Radio initially I think. Then we heard it was at Panna . . and I realised I knew 3 of the 4 passengers on board! The things we take for granted. And I still remember your call to Rio IT the following week trying to explain why your laptop wasn't working properly!! Rolf Forster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-4604451128468566622012-11-28T22:33:38.832+08:002012-11-28T22:33:38.832+08:00A Higgs boson walks into a church..
"We don&#...A Higgs boson walks into a church..<br />"We don't allow Higgs bosons in here!" shouts the priest.<br />"But without me, how can you have mass?" asks the particle.<br /><br />Haha - I love this joke Lucy, thought you would too... :-) Kelly May<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-1707577981326892082012-11-28T22:16:52.333+08:002012-11-28T22:16:52.333+08:00GM just got the 'domestique award' (the li...GM just got the 'domestique award' (the lion heart) awarded to him at the xmas function for his cycling group on the weekend Lucy.... I guess this acknowledged that he's the 'work horse' for the 'guns' on the bike..... kind of like the average cyclist who rides consisantly hard, long km's at high speed into strong headwinds at times, pulling for the team... except you and i both know he is anything but average... just like i know, as are you... Lucy Stocker!!! :-) <br /><br />Love you guys too -Kelly M xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-2526333652274346612012-11-28T10:28:34.328+08:002012-11-28T10:28:34.328+08:00Wow Lucy, congrats on doing the Santos, and also t...Wow Lucy, congrats on doing the Santos, and also the blogging! A great read!<br /><br />Hope the 'Propellor Head' is getting some k's into that bike too!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />GavLucrative Income Stream Globalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949452389001828488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236557953054921541.post-91621479083625974592012-11-19T10:34:25.887+08:002012-11-19T10:34:25.887+08:00Lucy, you must add Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. I have ...Lucy, you must add Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. I have never seen Brian Cox, but he sounds as though he and Dr Carl may be very similar. Cheers, TrevorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909051049631252841noreply@blogger.com