russdev Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Polite reminder Remember this is public forum and what you say can be seen by your boss, your LA, your mum At times even a subject in a post (even through the post is ok and nothing bad in it) can get you into hot water as one member has found out this week. Also if not in union go join times members have had issues and first thing we say is go see your union and they are not a member. If your work in a school or if post on here you need to be in a union just to protect yourself. This has been a public service message for Edugeek.net Regards Russell
mattx Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Hope who ever it was has not got into toooooo much trouble....
Jake Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I can only wholeheartedly agree with what Russdev has said, and give my farewells and thanks to Edugeek, best of luck to you all. Lets face it, in this industry we need as much luck as we can get.
tom_newton Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 This is one of the reasons that some organisations choose to block forums. Most of the time this is counterproductive but they do it anyway. We are trying to allow things to be more closely monitored, but its hard to convince folk that monitoring sometimes beats blocking. Having said that, I think you are potentially overestimating the IT aptitude of my parents at least
witch Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Sorry to see you go Jake Russ- any chance of a rough idea of the 'sorts' of things that can get us into trouble? Not specifics if you don't want to, but I think some members need a bit more info so that they are a little more savvy about what to write at times! 1
Geoff Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) I've got in 'trouble' lots of times. Generally because: A) My manager/SMT doesn't understand the technical aspect of my job (Got this a lot when I used to do primary schools). B) My LEA misconfigures/misunderstands something or doesn't follow best practice and I point it out. Usually with working examples. I can provide a detailed list if you want witch? Edited October 13, 2008 by Geoff
pmassingham Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I apply the basic rule: If I have not said it to their face (i.e. the relevant person(s) in the school) and it is confidential, I don't say it here. That way, no one should be surprised. I do concede however, that some people have to use this forum to sound off as they cannot get a hearing or they are accorded so little respect that their views are ignored. I joined a union last week.
Jake Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Sorry to see you go Jake Thanks Witch, its not my choice to go, but my hand has been forced. Been a laugh over the years though (and informative from time to time )
TechMonkey Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Hope you pop in time to time. A little bit of insanity gone from the forum. Hmmm, who is going to up their game to fill the void? Have fun.
speckytecky Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Polite reminder ... Also if not in union go join times members have had issues and first thing we say is go see your union and they are not a member. If your work in a school or if post on here you need to be in a union just to protect yourself.... Any recommendation on which Union please.
FN-GM Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I think its a shame you have been made to leave jake. Can you not even come in your own time?
pmassingham Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Any recommendation on which Union please. I joined ATL last week. 1
EduTech Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Sorry to see you have to go jake hope you pop in every now and again.. But i do agree with Russ.. but sometimes some people forget this is public.. and just talk openly like we are all family and always there for you. in a round about way
Geoff Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Any recommendation on which Union please. UNISON here. 1
Geoff Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Here are the UNISON prices. It scales based on your wage. UNISON the public service union - Join UNISON 1
ninjabeaver Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I'm with UNISON as well. Best check who your Shop Steward is for what union. Reason I joined UNISON was because of how good our Shop Steward was. 1
sparkeh Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) I'm in Unison. Saw a poster or something... Edited October 13, 2008 by sparkeh 1
Disease Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I hate unions. The only people shop stewards are interested in is themselves.
Jake Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I think its a shame you have been made to leave jake. Can you not even come in your own time? I could, but of course now I will forever be wondering if my every post is being watched by the powers that be, merely even asking Capita for help or seeking support here could again land me in all manner of troubles. Heaven forbid should I go somewhere other than my LA for Sims support.
sparkeh Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I could, but of course now I will forever be wondering if my every post is being watched by the powers that be Use a new username to post? Outside of work time?
russdev Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 I hate unions. The only people shop stewards are interested in is themselves. Well as union rep I have to say your wrong. I am only the union rep as I am one knows most about this kind of stuff, I play politics all the time and unions and SLT are all about politics. I was asked by unions members to do it. My interest in getting you lot singed to a union is purley I have seen it from other side with members who get into major hot water from posting on here. Secondly myself I am in union as when you work with young people you are at risk of being accused etc etc. I am sorry you could be innocent if it gets out your career is over. Russ
tech_guy Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I've been kicked in the goolies over some of my posts but do I care?
sparkeh Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I hate unions. The only people shop stewards are interested in is themselves. Yes blanket statements are the best way to debate things Secondly myself I am in union as when you work with young people you are at risk of being accused etc etc. I am sorry you could be innocent if it gets out your career is over. This is a really important point. If this ever happens you need all the support you can get.
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