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Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
September 08, 2010, 10:09:56 AM »
I've been married 29 years, have 4 grown children and 2 grandkids. I'm a high school teacher.
But all I can think about is World of Warcraft. How is Bloodniron going to tweak a few more points of damage outta his build/gear/rotation?
My wife left me yesterday. Whether for good, or to give me a chance to get my shit together, I do not know. She won't talk to me yet. Says she will call me Sunday.
Does this sound familiar? On every typical day of the week, if I'm not at work, I'm on the computer. If my wife and I have not made plans to do something, I'm on the computer. Every night of every week for the past several months, my wife has gone to bed alone. Unless... it was one of those more and more rare occasions where we are going to have sex.
Every night she comes to me, and says "I'm going to bed, good night," and I say, "I'm just finishing this (whatever thing) up, I'll be in there in just a minute." And two or three hours later I go to bed.
Don't get me wrong, there are other factors. Like the fact that there are all kinds of unfinished projects around my house. Why are they unfinished? Because I would rather play Warcraft.
I can't go on this way. I'm not deleting my toons, but I am going to unsubscribe, and see how things go. I have to get my life back to being a life, and whether I gain my wife back or not, I have to do something better with my life than spend the rest of my non-working moments thinking about, researching into, and playing a game that by its very nature and design, has nothing to offer but at best, a momentary distraction. If I can work it out where I might spend an hour or two at most every other day, or just a few days a week, I might do that. But I have to man up, take charge of my house, and get things in order.
I have made Warcraft my wife, and my wife a mistress... And its a sad sad day. I spent hours crying last night. I finally logged into the game just to see if a few of my close WoW friends might be on to talk with them. Did find one. Anyways, I will not be playing for awhile, at the very least. I will go in this evening to talk with a few friends, but I may not even do that, since the friends I still need to talk to are all pretty much here.
I should have took the lead from Anisovaya's bf. He told me in game that he was quitting. I was like, No way! You can do it in moderation. He says, no its an addiction, and I need to stop. And apparently he did. And he told me that he hopes that I would take his example. Unfortunately I didn't. If I had at that time, I truly believe my wife would still be at home.
Please examine your own life, and how WoW factors into it, and be honest with yourself about how your loved ones perceive your time spent. Do you spend it with them? Or with the game. And yeah, I know there are couples who play together. But if their whole evening, every evening, is spent in the game, its a sad thing. Get out and ride a bike. Go sailing. Go to dinner together. Anything but let the fire of real human passion die.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 10:53:03 AM »
Hey Blood, I feel bad for your situation as I know first hand what you are going through. Much of what you said pertains to me, and in some ways the similarities are too painful. I too spent way too much time in-game and neglected my wife, kids, and household. It took some very difficult and heartfelt conversations with my wife to get me back on track. I still play, perhaps too much, but just like a kid and cartoons I have a limit that I can not exceed. I get X number of hours a week to use when I please, but after that, no WoW until the next Monday. Sometimes I use it 1 hour night, sometimes I spend all day on Saturday playing. My wife doesn't say a word and I make sure NEVER to go over my weekly limit. This has worked wonders for our marriage, my kids, and our home. I can honestly say that I'm a good husband and father now, where I spent many months being neglecting my family. I believe that I have made amends and my family is as close-knit and loving as any you could find. I do homework with the kids, take long walks with the wife, and keep the lawn mowed.
If you ever want to chat, in-game or out, about my struggle with game addiction, just send me a PM and we can exchange contacts. Take care bud and know that we are here for you if you need us.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 12:03:51 PM »
I've come to realize how crazy addicting this game can be. If you struggle with self-discipline, like I do, then WoW is a very hard thing to play casually. I think what has saved me is that I'm very active in ministry, so I've constantly got things going on and that limits my WoW time. Last week, my wife went out of town on a ladies get-a-way, and I easily laid down 5-6 hours a night. My main toon is at 79, so I was pushing hard to get to 80. Now, when I log on, I typically run my daily instance to get my badges and that's it. I'm sure once I hit 80, I'll get a new routine and perhaps get sucked in a little more.
I've really enjoyed all of your posts, Blood, but let me encourage you to take some time away. Family will always need to come first, so do whatever it takes to mend the relationships. Sending prayers for strength, encouragement, and peace in your life and in your home. God bless!
Cheers, let's get going!
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September 08, 2010, 01:40:00 PM »
I agree, I am currently back in school and am beginning to cut back my wow-hours before home work gets ridiculous. One thing I have found helps a ton is finding something you love more than wow. Whether it be a hobby (I play rugby, and LOVE it) or spending time with someone dear to you (currently 20 yrs old, I am not married, nor do I have kids but have friends and family I love very much). I find I only think about wow when not doing these things and can get away from it easily enough. You just have to find that something in your life. We will all miss you blood, as stated above, if you need someone to talk to we are all here for you, and as stated I will gladly exchange contact info with you.
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September 08, 2010, 04:33:13 PM »
Hi Steve. I feel your pain, and yes share some your concerns. As a 50yo I sometimes wonder why I spend so much time in gaming. But then, gaming has been part of me all my life. I recently had a big flare up with my 15yo son, so I watch my game time closer now. I make sure to spend some family time, some kid time, some wife time every day. I can easily be obsessive. Last few years it was Football Manager, before that Rome Total War, before that something else etc all the way back. Luckily, my wife and I are both fairly geeky and understand that in each other. But it's easy to let the game take control. We just can't let it, or need to recognise it and do something about it.
Good luck with getting things back on track. I will also be happy to exchange contact details and when you feel like talking at 2 in the morning, it's 4pm for me... sometimes the 14 hour time difference can be a good thing.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 04:47:36 PM »
If I could make a suggestion it would be to find/make distractions. I have a great boyfriend who works a jacked up schedule being in the hospitality business and I have a regular 9-5, so my WoW time often gets out of control because I'm home alone and can only clean the place up, do the dishes, or laundry so many times.
I, personally, found that my WoW time was getting ridiculous when I was alone. We generally set aside time for each other when we are both available and though that CAN mean sitting in the living room watching TV while I play WoW, we try and make the most of the time.
I got back in the habit of going to the gym and we got a puppy. She now keeps me off WoW for the most part because before or after the gym, we head to the dog park or do some training. Being a better person is the big picture solution IMHO.
I had a friend in a similar situation, and he found that setting aside wife time is the way to go. He doesn't really raid, but with the new badge system we run an instance or 2 and then he logs when the wife gets home unless it's a WoW sanctioned night for him. You would be surprised how much turning off the game goes when you are trying to impress someone with quality time.
The last thing I would suggest, if you decide to continue to play, is to work on finding a guild that meets your time constraints. I have, unsuccessfully, been trying to find a Cataclysm guild that will only raid 2 nights a week for about 3 hour blocks. I'm not worried about progression or top server ratings as much as I am quality time that I feel is paying off with a proper investment. What I'm trying to say is, the more organized my WoW time is, the more fulfilled I am after logging off. Set strict obtainable goals, but never pursue those goals at the cost of real life obligations or priorities.
Best of luck man.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 05:37:57 PM »
Wow - Blood, this really came as a shock and as an eye-opener to myself, man. I'm so sorry your wife left you, and I hope very much that you can repair your relationship.
My GF is sleeping, but I can't go to bed because I usually fall asleep long after her. So I went to the toilet, and after that sat down to check if there was something new and interesting on Wow.com or on Tankadin and came upon your post.
I'm not close to ruining my relationship, but I can definitely see that as a slippery slope. I checked my Iphone, and 6 out of 8 pages open in Safari were wow-related. I've just put maybe 20 hours into grinding a new druid to 80 this week. This week! And yet I have such a job that I can easily get away with it without it affecting my work, and at hours where my gf isn't home. I just signed on with a progression guild and they want me to gear my druid for ICC as fast as possible. At the same time, I'm thinking that my mage is one of the few classes I haven't dinged to 80...
From now on, I'm definitely cutting down on Wow and putting that time spent into something more useful. I've erased all alts that aren't 80, and even one of my paladins (I had two at 80, both with epic flying. Who the hell needs two!? I don't even really like my paladin from stress while tanking!).
As I said, this was a real eye-opener for me. I still like playing wow, but I think I will stick to maybe getting a couple of emblems every day and maybe raiding once every week, but the main lure is really to play with my cousin and brother who have recently joined wow.
Even though you're probably feeling a right mess about now, I hope that you'll take solace in that your message reached someone.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 08:55:58 PM »
I appreciate all of your comments, encouragement, and understanding.
I wish it were simple enough that I could just make a deal to play a certain amount of hours a week, and have my little bit of fun. But right now, I'm not even gonna consider it. I do like to think that I could play in moderation, but I'm not going to be the one to suggest it. If she suggests that I could go back to playing in moderation once we have things worked out and down the road a ways, I'll likely take her up on it.
I just got my
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yesterday, so that I could equip my
[Blade-Scored Carapace]
and still have the 4-piece bonus. At this point in time, I'm so frustrated, I'd love to get online and just duel in the sewer awhile. And who knows, I might. But I think that I shouldn't. Not right now. But I will log to talk to friends.
Funny, I'm literally a knight in shining armor (after all, that's what a Paladin is, right?) in the game, but I need to become one in real life. To treat my wife like the Queen she deserves to be. I do think there's hope that she will return, and we will work things out.
And yes, there was more underlying it than just my addiction to Warcraft. There's all the projects that I start and leave undone because I'd rather play Warcraft. There's the bills that didn't get paid because I wasn't online to pay bills, I was online to play Warcraft. There's the weekend that I should have went to see my brand new Grandbaby, but chose instead to stay at home. Supposedly I was getting ready for school, as it was starting. But... I spent the vast majority of my time in... you guessed it: Warcraft. Did my room get ready? No. In fact, its still a mess, because instead of hanging out a few hours after school to straighten things up, I've been hurrying home to play... Warcraft.
But I don't blame the game. I'll relate what my 22 year old son told me last night. I remember coming home last December or so, and finding him in WoW one afternoon. He played a few more minutes, then left. The toon he created that day has stayed exactly the same to this day. He's never touched it again. He said "Yeah, its a fun game. I spent 6 hours playing, doing all sorts of stuff. I even went fishing in the game. Then I said screw this, and went fishing in real life." And its true. Of course, he's a very physically active person. But I see him play games all the time. Usually just a silly one-player game for a short time. Then he gets up and goes riding his bike, or fishing, or to his band rehearsal... My children are wise beyond their years.
And he said, "Dad, its an addiction. Its the same as a guy who's addicted to crack. Only difference is that he does drugs and zones out for hours, whereas you play Warcraft and zone out for hours."
I can't let this rule my life, bottom line. If I can play short periods, have a little fun and then leave, no prob. But the game is not designed to be played that way. There are a thousand diversions. Dailies, Weeklies, Raids, Run-thru's, Randoms, BG's, PvP, fishing, exploring... Not to mention the friends (and I've made some good ones), or guildies, who sometimes put demands on your time, and ya often feel obliged to help out. The game can easily suck away one's life without one even realizing it.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 08, 2010, 11:50:07 PM »
World of Warcraft is carefully designed to be an incredibly addictive time-vampire. You aren't the first person to have relationship problems due to WoW and I guarantee you won't be the last. I think that the only way that Warcraft can work when you're in a couple is if *BOTH* of you play it together. I have a couple of close female friends who never thought they'd get into WoW, but ended up getting hooked. So don't rule it out as a possibility.
When I first started playing, I'd stay on the game 6 hours a night, 12 hours a day on weekends. Eventually, it got old and I managed to wrestle it down to a few nights a week. Then recently my job got very hectic and I stopped playing WoW "temporarily". Before I knew it, I was away from the game for nearly 2 months, so it's a lot easier to walk away than you might think. I'm sure that eventually, I'll be back, probably when the expansion comes out.
My advice, quit cold turkey for a few months. Get your relationship back on track. Eventually, maybe you'll be able to talk your wife into creating a character and you guys can play together. If you manage to get that to happen, make sure that you ONLY play when she plays. If she gets tired and logs off to go to bed, log off too and join her. There's nothing in WoW that can't wait until another day.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 09, 2010, 01:14:49 AM »
Quit now, leave for a month and when you come eventually, if ever, come back do it in moderation. It is true that the game is designed kill lots and lots of time but you don't have to do it all, you don't have to do your end game raids, weekly raid, daily instance, daily quests, daily BG, weekly arena and so on and so forth, you can still enjoy the game by only doing parts of this, it is when you try to do everything that you get screwed over and have to stay online 12 hours a day. I've never been a fan of the end game to be honest, it tend to be too elitist and more importantly time consuming, now I've had my share of the addiction and girlfriends complaining but fortunately I've never been hooked up so bad that I've joined a raiding guild. I think what has saved me is that I can't raid on regular hours because I live overseas, in Hong Kong and I still play on EU servers, so regular raiding hours 7-10pm (or something) is not reasonable as it is 1-4am here and it just won't work. I still tend(ed) to go online around midnight as that was when my friends came online and I played with the an hour or too, and my gf went came up and says, much like blood's wife: "I'm going to bed now, goodnight" and I reply "I'm just finishing this little thing up". Well at least she accepted that I play the 15-30 minute daily and usually I stuck to only that, often I had time to do that before she even came over (we don't live together and spend only a few evenings a week together). What I think annoyed my gf even more than actual playing was the part that I spend reading and writing in this forum, it does take quite a lot of time to read through all the posts every day and to reply to half of them takes even more time.
I still read the forums now, I don't post as much though, but I'm not playing anymore, I've crossed over to Starcraft 2 in the wait for cataclysm. I understand that the pre patch events have started now though and I think that might be the que to warm up my account again and play a little more, I'm in no hurry though as I'm pretty stuck in sc2 as well has just having bought a wii with new super mario bros. wii which I can play with my gf and that is something she really loves.
So my advice is (one more time) freeze your account, it will be a few days until it actually expires I guess so take that time to inform your friends that you won't be online for a while. I don't think you should be afraid to actually play anything, do an arena match or two if your partner(s) is online, just tell him/her/them that this will be the end and he/she/they have to find a replacement. Avoid getting caught up in time consuming activities such as raids though. Once you come back to the game decide what you want to do, don't try to chase all the rabbits at the same time but stick to either PVP or PVE, don't force yourself to do daily things every day just do things you have time to do when you have time to do it.
While not playing get your shit together, I remember you saying you had lots of hobbies, playing in a band for example and many projects, start getting back into these things and make a habit of still doing them if you start playing later, and make sure that the sum of all your things don't ruin what is important. RL > WOW
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 09, 2010, 06:49:29 AM »
Hi Bloodniron,
I had a huge post ready in my head to put into the thread I started yesterday, and then I read your thread here.
I think I am going to call my wife instead
I am just the new guy, and I know you don't know me from Adam but I have been on the way to where you are now and you have my thoughts and best wishes. I hope you get things sorted out with your wife and you get your life back. Maybe then WoW can be a part of it, but thats all it ever can be, a part nothing more, we all have to remember that. Your post has certainly served as a timely reminder to me and I thank you for that.
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September 09, 2010, 12:55:26 PM »
Thanks guys for the continuing support and understanding. I took off work today - I cried an hour or more, laying on the floor, pacing frantically around the empty house, etc... But she's 500 miles away, if my reckoning of where she's at is correct (staying with her brother). Then I did something I haven't done in a long time - called my Pastor. Did I ever mention that my B.A. is in Theology and I spent 2 years as an Associate Pastor several years ago? He and his wife are not only close to me and mine, but we consider ourselves 'friends,' not just church members. But I haven't talked to him in some time, for whatever reason. Warcraft had taken over everything in my life. But not really Warcraft. I was using it to escape the financial issues that have developed, and to escape the person who got invited to stay with us a short time 2 years ago, but has just now also left, who would insinuate herself into our conversations and life... I was using it to escape my talents, believe it or not. I've played my songs in front of thousands of people, but something in me just doesn't wanna focus and 'make it,' or something.
But talking with Dan (my Pastor) helped a lot. He has a thing he does when he's counseling with someone, called 'Refocusing.' And that is simply to get you to go back over your life, think about the significant times, what was happening, where was your life leading at that point, etc..., to get one's life back on track. So I'm gonna do a little of that today, and also call Consumer Credit Counseling, and just take some positive steps to get my life back where it should be.
And at that point, maybe I'll set aside a little time once in awhile for Blood to go kick someone's ass in the Arena. But I think for now, its too soon for that.
And yeah, Johanullen, you mention remembering about my music (which, by the way, is linked in my sig. Just rough demo's, but gives an idea...). I have neglected my talents while playing this game. I have several albums worth of original compositions in my head and hands that I should be recording. But instead... I play... Warcraft.
Not anymore. Not for awhile anyways. I'm getting my house, my head, my heart in order, and hopefully my life with my wife.
Last Edit: September 09, 2010, 01:01:49 PM by Bloodniron
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September 09, 2010, 01:18:04 PM »
I am sure that I am speaking for many us when I say that we are proud of you Blood. You are facing some very tough times, and you are already taking steps to get the important things back in order in your life. Warcraft will be around for many many years, and you can come back anytime. But right now continue to do whatever it takes to get your wife back. Focus on the important things and when you get peace in your life again, we will be here waiting. Good luck bud and keep in touch.
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September 09, 2010, 02:24:18 PM »
On a side note: Be careful using Consumer Credit Counseling. A lot of those debt consolidation companies are a rip off. Let me turn you on to
, who is a Christian financial guru who gives out incredibly sound advice for getting debt free and living debt free. My wife and I have been following his plan for 3 years. No gimmicks or scams, just easy baby steps to follow to regaining control of your financial life. You can also stream his radio show from 2p-5p EST on his website. God bless!
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September 09, 2010, 03:55:45 PM »
Thanks guys! Sadly (or not so...), I know of Dave Ramsey, and have a few of his books. I -we- just have not followed his counsel...
And maybe your saying that is a confirmation, as I was talking with our younger daughter earlier (she's 24) and she said about the same thing, about some (maybe most...) of the consumer credit companies being a rip off.
Anyways, I'm gonna keep on keepin' on. And yeah, my WoW subscription does not literally run out until almost the end of this month. I just couldn't go in at all last night, I was not up to it. I will see how I'm feeling this evening, to talk with some peeps. I just want my life - my wife - back.
Oh yeah, as for the getting her to play thing, well, if we had a 2nd computer, even then I don't believe she would really dig it. But as our financial situation is wayyyy less than desirable, we can't get a 2nd computer any time soon.
I'll check back in later, gonna work a few projects here in the house. Thanks again!
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September 10, 2010, 04:57:22 AM »
Blood, I'm sorry for your troubles man. Its really a sad situation. I read the other responses and I don't wanna beat a dead horse.
I'll keep you in my prayers that things work out the way you want. I guess I can say that time is what you both need at the moment. Get your thoughts straight and put your priorities in order.
Keep us informed and best of luck.
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September 10, 2010, 06:00:50 AM »
Hi Blood,
Thanks for your open comments. I think you are very honest to yourself (and us) that you think yourself and your wow-addiction are the problem. This is the first step on the road to come clean of it again! i fully agree with you that it's needed to unsubscribe from the game alltogether (as you said you would). I think it's a great choice and the choice that will restore your self-respect. It's only a game and shouldn't impact your life (that much). Now I can only hope for you that your wife will relent and come back. I'd suggest spending a lot of time with her in the coming months. Find a hobby together that does not have to do with computer games and really take time coming together again!
I've got the agreement with my GF that I only play the game when she is away or my single night I play with my IRL friends - monday night-. This works well enough, but I can feel too how tempting it is to log in ' just to check up'.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 10, 2010, 06:45:56 AM »
I also know where you're coming from. I was heavily addicted and so was my wife. Only difference is that I left my wife (now-ex) because she found a new online "boyfriend" in another country in WoW. Truth be told, I am thankful that she did, because it was a big eye-opener for me. We had 2 kids, so it was really unfair to them, but they weren't really getting any attention from us anyway.... Now I have new girlfriend who isn't a gamer at all (and thats a good thing). My order of priority now is very simple EVERYTHING ELSE>WoW. Only time I play WoW is when there is nothing else to do. So basically only time that I play is when I am home alone - and that is rare. Cannot fit raiding in the schedule and that is fine with me...done my share already. If you dont know how addictive wow is, check out
and you will see the destruction in its wake. Not the game's fault - true, but the game certainly helps
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 10, 2010, 07:37:35 AM »
Thanks for that link. I figured there was something like that out there.
I am distraught, to say the least. I have always been the kind of person who imagines the worst. And that's not a good person to be. Since I have not heard from Paula yet (well, she said she would call Sunday and Sunday is 2 days away... and maybe that's just the timeline she gave herself, and is sticking to it...) I'm going crazy imagining all the worst scenarios.
I have to go to work this morning... no, I shouldn't say "have to" because I did not go yesterday and I was covered. (Substitute teachers are a dime a dozen, lol... or not-so-lol...) But I will make the attempt today. I just can't shake my thought processes and the fact that my guts are twisting and turning.
You know that opening sequence of Trash in ICC, where if ya don't get all the party in thru the door, the mobs keep coming? That's kinda how I feel. And that's the first 'Wow thought' I've even came close to having since getting home Tuesday. Once again I did not log in last night, sorry to anyone who may have been looking for me. At this point I just don't think I can handle it.
I just want my life back. The real life I should have been giving Paula all along. I've cried my eyes, my mind, my heart out until my face is a swollen red blob, eyes and all. I'm trying not to cry this morning.
Well, I'm just going in circles. I've been given so many wakeup calls that I did not heed... I just hope that me waking up NOW! has helped. I'll check in this evening, or earlier... You guys comments do indeed help. Thanks.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 10, 2010, 08:47:29 AM »
Hey Blood,
Just to concur with the jist of the thread and add my commiserations and prayers and best wishes for the future.
I see the tendancy towards addiction in myself and I'm trying my best to keep it in check. I have been hooked on other games / hobbies before (including things as mundane as Farmville) but the difference (and danger) with WoW is the shear scale of things... it takes a lot longer to get bored and the multiplayer aspect encourages you to try advance at an artificial pace to keep ahead of others. I am trying to force myself to go at a sedate pace, and remind myself that a couple of emblems of frost are really not important... but the temptation is huge.
Anyway all the best!
PS on behalf of the WoW community, don't worry about virtual friend's feelings about not seeing you at a time this. Any reasonable person would definitely understand that you have more important things to deal with!
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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September 13, 2010, 11:42:28 AM »
An update: My wife finally spoke with me yesterday, and it seems that I have a lot of 'proving' to do that my life is changed.
It will take some time. Time to exorcise old demons, and not just WoW... Time for new habits to truly take hold.
So I have not been back into WoW. And I have not played any other game. And I am not playing games in my life.
I have taken off work again today, as I just can't think of anything but us. I have a continual loop of condemnation against myself playing in my head, and its driving me nuts. I so wish that I had heeded all the warnings, all the "heads up's" that had been given along the way.
She's about 400 miles away, staying with her Mom. I want so much just to go there, but without her permission, she would likely just get mad...
I still haven't called the Employee Assistance Program to see about some counseling, and think I'm about to do that. Being here in this house alone is driving me batty. Paula and I have been together since I was 18. I'm now 48. I don't know how much more of being alone I can take. I know that there is hope, and I need to have faith that things will work out, that they just need time, and need some true good habits formed (and that takes time... time I don't feel like I have)...
I'm weary,
my heart is broken,
and my stomach is tied in a sailor's Monkey's Fist knot
I ask all of my friends of faith to pray for my wife and I. Pray that we may have true reconciliation. Pray that our house may be a home again. Thank you...
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Hey Blood,
We are here for you. I think that you are doing the right thing by dropping WoW completely and focusing on your wife. This is just a game after all, albeit an incredibly addictive one.
We will all keep you in our prayers and have faith in a positive outcome for you and your wife. Do what needs to be done, get things in order and straightened out and we will be here to support you in any way that we can.
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Blood you need to contact Employee Assistance Program thay are very good people i can speak for them, I had the pleasure of working for the one in our state and they are very understanding people and will assist you in many ways. Blood i can not tell u i know how u feel because i have never been in your situation but you guys have alot of years together and i am sure you have been down some tough roads before but all them years together proves that you guys do have something special and have worked through them before and shall again. Give her the space and time and prove to her you can change and that she is the only thing that matters. Maybe you can write her a letter and say it from the heart let her know she is your world blood. I hope this may have helped and please do contact EAP they are there to help in situations like yours. You are in our thoughts and prayers blood and please keep the faith it will work out my friend.
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Re: Warcraft Didn't Screw My Life Up, I Did...
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Thanx Camz, Krell, Iron, velk, vince, chasey, Max, Azrael, Johan, krick, as well as my buds Ani and Impaqt for the PM's...
I have called EAP, and have an appointment to see a counselor this afternoon. They asked whether I wanted to see a man or woman, and I first thought man, but I need to know more the woman's point of view I think, so I'll be seeing a woman who appears from her picture (I looked her up online) to be about our age, perhaps a little older - late 40's/early 50's... I'm hoping it will be a good fit. She sounded nice on the phone. Anyways, I also got Financial counseling authorized and process began, and will call them back when I have all my info gathered on my debts.
I do intend to write a letter from the heart. I just have to keep in mind that she's stated that the words are not what she wants - its the actions that count. Anyways, I'll update again after I know more. Thanks for your concern.
And just think - a week ago, I was jone'sing over finally being able to get rid of my last piece of Furious Gladiator gear and Tuesday morning, that fateful day, I logged in before work and used my newly gotten Arena points to get the Relentless shoulders, and was so ready to kick some ass... Now its the farthest thing from my mind, and I have no desire for it. Maybe as I get a sense of normalcy back into my life, I'll be able to find a balance that will let me play "a little" and enjoy it for what it should be: a momentary diversion. But right now my heart is broken, and I can't begin to imagine playing.
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I am new here too and am running down the same road. I just wanna say Thanks Blood. You are a Hero!! I think you have single handedly saved many of us from making a grave mistake, by giving us a wake up slap!!
My marriage of 11 years, my motorcycle, my church all puched aside.
Thank You for the Wake up slap. I too now am re-evaluating as I am sure many others are.
God Bless, Take Care and my prayers are with you...
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Wilson Education Foundation
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program
EITC provides a great benefit to local nonprofits. In 2012, the Wilson Education Foundation received donations totaling $104,500, and in 2013 it received $78,200 from businesses that participated in the program, which enabled the foundation to financially support Fast ForWord, an auditory improvement activity geared toward improving language acquisition and reading skills. The reading intervention program designed for students in grades K-12, who are reading below grade level, develops brain processing efficiency through intensive, adaptive exercises (i.e. memory, attention, processing rate, and sequencing).
The Wilson High School STEM Academy was recently approved for WEF support with EITC contributions. This rigorous academy for grades 9-12 allows students to focus their studies on integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. The four focus areas within the STEM Academy are Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, and Biomedical Science. During the past school year, a culminating project for the Wilson High School Biomedical course was to clone a gene! In their genetic engineering lab, "Cloning of a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Amplified Gene," 10th, 11th and 12th grade students used enzymes to cut and paste DNA molecules into a bacterial plasmid. This is just a sample of the type of unique experiences provided to our students through STEM Academy.What is the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program?
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program authorizes tax credits (not deductions) for businesses that make contributions to Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs) or scholarship organizations. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The EITC Program enables companies to support nonprofit schools at minimal cost. Instead of sending tax dollars to Harrisburg, companies can reallocate them to support the Wilson School District via the Wilson Education Foundation (WEF).
When did the EITC program begin?
On May 7, 2001, by an overwhelming bi-partisan majority, Pennsylvania made history by becoming the first state to pass an education tax credit aimed at businesses and corporations (HB 996).
Now, effective retroactively to July 1, 2008, the definition of "business entity" has been expanded to include S Corporations and Partnerships which can receive up to $200,000 in tax credits annually. Most importantly, the EITC provides students and staff with additional opportunities that cannot be provided via the school district budget.
What is an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO)?
An EIO is a non-profit organization approved by DCED for participation in the EITC program. To become an EIO, the non-profit must demonstrate to the DCED how its programs improve educational opportunities for children. The Wilson Education Foundation assists the Wilson School District by supplementing funding for the Fast ForWord reading intervention program designed for K-12 students.
Who can participate?
Any business that pays any of the following Pennsylvania taxes:
Note that pass-through entities such as S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are eligible to participate, in addition to C corporations.
Why should businesses participate?
Why should businesses participate?
When does the tax credit program begin?
Timing is critical! The program year runs July 1 – June 30. Please note: Applications that arrive at the DCED prior to July 1st will be disqualified. Applications for tax credits are processed by DCED on a first-come-first-served basis. Last year, due to the popularity of the program, all designated tax credit funds for Educational Improvement Organizations were allotted on the very first day. Therefore, it is very important that your application be filed on Day 1. Email or Fax are acceptable submission methods.
How many tax credits can a business apply for and how are they used?
The EITC program provides companies with a 75% tax credit for one-time donations to an educational improvement organization. The tax credit increases to 90% if the company commits to making the same donations for two consecutive years. A federal charitable contribution deduction may be available to a business for the remaining contribution amount not eligible for a tax credit – making the total cost of their donation ZERO DOLLARS. A business paying taxes in Pennsylvania and contributing to an EIO can receive up to $300,000 in tax credits annually.
Here is an example:
In 2010 and 2011, ABC Company generously pledged $10,000/year to WEF. They paid us $10,000 each year, and then PA gave them a $9,000 credit off of their owed taxes each year.
If they chose to make a one-time donation of $10,000, they would have received a credit of $7500. Again, they would likely also qualified for a federal deduction for their charitable giving that may negate any out-of-pocket cost to them as a result of the donation.
From the point of view of our Educational Improvement Organization, a contribution of any amount is welcome. A large corporation may be able to contribute an amount that results in the maximum tax credit. A small business may contribute far less but the contribution may be a source of great pride for the business owner and employees. Each gift, no matter the size, helps a student to receive the education he or she needs to reach personal potential and take a fulfilling, rewarding place in society.
The simple, one page application form is available through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by clicking HERE. Select "EITC Business" under Guidelines for further information and the application form. *Special Note – our donors only need to fill out page 12, as we are an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), not a Scholarship Org (SO)or Pre-K org (PKSO). You can also contact DCEC at (717) 787-7120.
The process is very simple:
Who can answer my questions?
If you have any questions about Pennsylvania's EITC program, please contact:
Kristin Kramer
Wilson Education Foundation (WEF) Executive Director
610-670-0180 x 4842
Important Links
2011-12 EITC Approval Letter for WEF - Click HERE
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Metro Jacksonville November Pub Crawl This FridayNovember 13, 2012 3 comments Print Article
Join us this Friday as we bridge the gap between Five Points, Riverside's King Street, and Downtown's maverick nightlife district. Friday (November 30, 2012) night fun, package deals and more fun than you can shake a stick at. Watch three cool communities get bridged and pubcrawled in one single night!
Transportation on the trolley,
2 free beverage tokens for the bars/clubs,
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A chance to meet the most interesting people in the city (come on lets face it, our readers are pretty damn interesting people)
MetroJacksonville and the Nightclubs will be sponsoring Designated Drivers free of charge for the entire event.
If you have a designated driver for the evening, let us know ahead of time and we'll set them up with a complementary wristband so they can ride along and join you in the bars without charge.
November 30, 2012 Pub Crawl venues. Registration check-in locations are highlighted in red.
Where to meet?
There will be two Registration check-in locations:
◦ Five Points: Birdies (1044 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204) between 5:30pm and 6:45pm
◦ Downtown: Underbelly between 5:30pm and 6:45pm
The trolleys will leave from Five Points promptly at 6:50pm and head towards Underbelly. We will run a second trolley if necessary.
◦ 7:00 to 7:40 - Underbelly, Downtown
◦ 7:45 to 8:30 - Mark's, Downtown
◦ 8:35 to 9:20 - Kala, Downtown
Transit to King Street. Trolleys will depart at 9:25pm
◦ 9:35 to 11:00 - Loft/Rogue, King Street
Transit to Five Points. Trolleys will depart at 11:05pm
◦ 11:10 to 11:40 - O'Brothers Irish Pub
◦ 11:45 to 12:15 - Birdies
At the end of the night, the trolley will bring crawlers back to the Jacksonville Landing. The trolleys will leave Birdies at 12:15am and 12:30am.
Participating venues and sponsors
Cost & Miscellaneous Details
$15 admission entitled guests to two free drink tickets, free cover at all participating venues, and complimentary trolley transportation between stops.
The beverage tokens are only good after the time marked on them, but they can be used for the rest of the evening until the pub closes for people who want to hang out after the pubcrawl is officially over.
Tickets are $15 if you purchase them online before hand, $20 once the pubcrawl begins.
We will be selling tickets online until 5pm on Friday, the day of the event, afterwards we wont be accepting purchases online.
Dress for fun and mayhem. Points for awesome dresses, but keep in mind you need a pair of comfortable walking shoes a couple of times during the pubcrawl.
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There is any way to order users list in "Assignet To"? like a image in attach?
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Nov 15, 2011 at 10:56 UTC
Please rephrase the question, I'm a little confused as to what you are asking and which program/service this is with.
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Nov 15, 2011 at 11:21 UTC
yes :)
the Category fild in Setting -> Advanced & International Options -> Standard Attributes
Is the same fiedl in User Portal, and i can't translate it, like u see in the image in attach
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Nov 15, 2011 at 11:23 UTC
Sorry i've reply fon another post...
For the original Post, i ask if it is possible give an Order to the User List that appear click on Assign To....
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Nov 15, 2011 at 11:50 UTC
No, not that I am aware of...
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Nov 16, 2011 at 1:58 UTC
In what order are on the list?
Any idea on how to change the order, if for example you wanted to put my list as the first?


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Location This apartment hotel is situated right next to the Place d'Italie with countless restaurants and supermarkets. The Butte aux Cailles with small houses, quiet streets and bistros is also very close to the hotel. Thanks to its excellent location, guests are able to quickly reach the shopping centre where a diversity of shops is to be found. The train station is approximately 1 km away, whilst Montsouris Park is about 2.5 km away. The hotel also lies within 4 km of Notre Dame Cathedral an Facilities This apartment hotel was built in 1990. Guest accommodation comprises 169 rooms. A lobby and a reception are available to travellers. Most of the storeys can be reached by lift. Amenities include a safe. Wireless internet access is available to guests in the public areas. Among the culinary options available at the hotel are a restaurant, a dining area, a breakfast room and a café. Shopping facilities are also available. Additional facilities at the accommodation include a TV room. Facilities include a laundry service. Rooms Each of the rooms is appointed with air conditioning, central heating, a kitchen and a bathroom. There is also a safe. A kitchenette equipped with a fridge, a mini fridge and a microwave can be found in each room. An ironing set is also available for travellers' convenience. Little extras, including internet access, a telephone and a TV, contribute to a great stay. Rooms suitable for wheelchair access are bookable. Amenities in the bathrooms include a bathtub. A hairdryer is also available. Sports/Entertainment The apartment hotel offers a selection of sport and leisure opportunities. A dip in the swimming pool is great for getting into the holiday spirit. The hotel offers a gym (for a fee) to guests. Meals Breakfast can be booked. Payment The following credit cards are accepted at the accommodation: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.


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February 10th, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz
Google is persisting in its quest to change the way we live with the announcement earlier today of Google PowerMeter, a program that displays real-time information about home energy consumption on your computer. The program is in closed beta right now, but Google hopes that it will eventually be distributed to anyone who has a smart meter.
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The Northern Ireland golfer was one over par for the round after 10 holes, but was joint top on six-under with South Africa's Trevor Immelman, who raced to the turn in 31 with three birdies and an eagle.
Adam Scott, McDowell's closest challenger overnight, dropped three shots to fall back into the pack.
Warren Bennett, Spain's Ignacio Garrido and two Swedes, Fredrik Andersson and Carl Pettersson were all on five under.
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your mouth used to claim mine; your teeth as hungry for my lips
as your fingers were for the hem of my blouse. i still have burns
where you touched me too hard.
sometimes if the sunshine was bright and the day had started
slow and gentle, i'd come home to find fresh flowers in a vase or
my favorite chocolates on the coffee table.
it was not the absence of these things that told more truth
than you could, but the sudden appearance of other things.
i would wake up in the middle of the night to find you had wedged pillows
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i had no desire to see them.
our laundry began to separate. somehow, the bills on the counter
would form factions under your name or mine.
you changed the passcode on your phone.
you stopped bringing me a cup of coffee whenever you got up
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"There is no magic in the success of companies. The secret of their success is simply the way they treat their employees" ( Akio Morita, founder of Sony Corporation )
DEFINITION: the terms and conditions governing employment of people in the Public Service contract of employment(expressed & psychological) employee provides his services employer provides compensation
British Administration-Establishment Sec GOE (GOS & GOF) Independence Maritianisation Of The Service Development & Economic Independence Need To improve the service (modern, dynamic and ambitious public service) Quality public Officers Responsive Conditions of Service GOE- replaced by PMM (1992) HRMM (2010)
Commodity Factor Of Production Goodwill Paternalistic Humanitarian Human Resource Recent trends- HRD & Strategic HRM; Talent mgt Emerging Concepts- HR Audit; involvement; competency mapping
Security of tenure of office Pension Leave & release Passage benefits Increment & incremental credits Allowances Promotion – career path Scholarships – Paid study leave Missions abroad Extra Remuneration
Constitution PSC Regulations Official Secrets Act Pensions Act Workmen's Compensation Act Employment Relations Act Employment Rights Act Public Officers Protection Act Public Officers Welfare Act The widow's and Children's Pension Act Civil Service Family Protection Scheme Board Act The Occupational Safety and Health Act Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal Act Equal Opportunities Act HRMM PRB Reports Circulars
GENERAL Leave is generally a privilege Defined as an approved period of absence of an employee (PRB) It intends to give a break from duty and to provide for recreational, recuperation and other purposes Leave is approved subject to the exigencies of the service Exceptions Granted to officers holding substantive appointment or having served for at least 12 months continuous service
TYPES OF LEAVES ANNUAL LEAVE (not holding substantive appointment) CASUAL LEAVE (for brief absences) VACATION LEAVE (longer break from duty for physical & mental resourcing. On & Off; Over & above- procedures; leave prior to ret-EOAC) STUDY LEAVE WITH PAY – for in service training or open scholarship considered as such – priority fields of study (HRMM for conditions)
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY (different purposes: for higher studies; for private purposes; to take consultancy; to run a business; to take up employment; overseas posting; to accompany spouse; for emigration purposes; for female officers' subsequent confinements after 3 rd one; for sickness (abroad etc); adoption SICK LEAVE (N/E – Subst & Non Subst + Part Timers; Bank; Unutilised; Sickness abroad; Advance; Refund; Medical Board; Retirement on Med Ground; Retirement in the interest of the public service; Resignation & Demise)
MATERNITY LEAVE SPECIAL LEAVE (eg birth to >2 children / sportsmen/ artists) PATERNITY /PARENTAL ( child birth / demise of wife ) ADOPTION LEAVE (adoption of child – varying from 1 to 12 wks) INJURY LEAVE (Non-Substantive holders = 15 + 180 against MC from Police Medical Officer or Govt Med Off)
Absence without permission or reasonable excuse & Failure to resume duty in time = absence WITHOUT AUTHORISATION = To be dealt with i a w Regulations (reg 42 / 43)
HISTORY British administrators-to pay visits to their families Unions fought for extension to Mauritians. Passage Assistance up to 31.12.73 Passage Credits - 1.1.74 to 30.6.77 Air Mileage Credits -1.7.77 to 31.7.87 Passage Benefits as from 1.8.87
ELIGIBILITY As from 1 January 2013: Be on PPE (confirmed) Drawing a min basic salary of Rs 24425 PM OR Reckoning at least eight years' service (LOS- from DJS and paid from public funds irrespective of the capacity in which employed. Minimum – Rs 11 000 to be able to use RATE- 5% of gross salary annually
NON ELIGIBILITY PERIOD FOR PBENEFIT 1. vacation leave; 2. vacation leave taken as casual leave; 3. sick leave in excess of 21 working days in any calendar year; 4. accumulated sick leave taken prior to retirement; 5. leave without pay; 6. injury leave; 7. maternity leave/adoption leave/parental leave; 8. study leave with or without pay; 9. interdiction; and 10. probationary period
USES For travel purposes (self / immediate family members/ mother / father) To meet the costs of other expenses in connection with their travel For medical treatment for (self / immediate family members - overseas) to meet fees i c w SC and HSC examinations for wards (even if the balance standing to one's credit is < Rs 11,000 ) Inland Hotels & Recreational resorts
USES (Cont) At time of retirement the monetary value of all passage benefits standing to one's credit is payable On the death of an officer, the monetary value of all accumulated passage benefits shall be paid to the heirs. Cash at the rate of 90 % NOTE :Travels cancelled shall, immediately, be notified in writing to Sup Officer & the Acc Gen
POWERS OF THE SERVICE COMMISSIONS Under the Constitution, the power to: Appoint persons to hold an office in the Public Service; To appoint in an acting capacity in any office in the Public Service; To confirm in an appointment; To exercise disciplinary control ; and To remove such person from service, is vested in the appropriate Service Commissions
MEANINGS: conferment of an office of emolument in the public service grant of permanent and pensionable terms (may be transfer also – PPE) engagement in a public office of a person on contract terms permanent transfer to an office in the public service (reg 25) transfer of an officer serving in one public office to another office (approved service) – reg 25 (2) appointment of a public officer to act PSC Should maintain a high standard of efficiency while making appointment & promotions– reg 14 (1)
TYPES OF APPOINTMENT: Casual Appointment Temporary Appointment Acting Appointment Appointment on Probation (substantive) Supernumerary Appointment (additional) Contract Appointment Concurrent Appointment (simultaneous)
TYPES OF APPOINTMENT (Cont): Permanent Appointment (PPE / confirmation) Capacity building (unavailable grades fixed contract –procurement system) Service to Mauritius(MOFED- competencies not available inside. They have knowledge but lack experience) Work placement (from National Empowerment Foundation)
AGE LIMIT FOR APPOINTMENT 40 YEARS MANUAL GRADES- 48 YEARS CRITERIA USED FOR APPOINTMENT (reg 14) QUALIFICATIONS: (As per the Scheme of service) EXPERIENCE: Determined by the Officer's length of service and Knowledge and practically having performed the duties MERIT: Assessed on the basis of the PAF, Ad-Hoc and Special Reports /report on fitness for promotion) SENIORITY : (as per PSC Regulations as mended)
RO seeks approval from the appropriate Service Commission or RO approves under delegated powers (PSC Circular 2011) ELIGIBILITY PERIOD a continuous period of seven days(inc sat, sun & PH) Supervising officers & workmen's group even 1 day QUANTUM OF ACTING ALLOWANCE PAYABLE The difference between salary drawn and the initial or flat salary of higher post or Three increments worth at the incremental point reached If not fully qualified – allowance is paid at the rate of 80 %
MEANING: Means the conferment upon a person of a public office to which is attached a higher salary or salary scale than that attached to the public office to which he was last substantively appointed or promoted
Salary on promotion: Promotion should normally be marked by 3 increments Initial or 3 increments at the point reached in the scale Where appointment is made from inside and outside candidates, inside candidates get 1 increment Senior officer gets appointed directly and junior officer indirectly, senior officer's salary should be adjusted to bring them at par Officers who have drawn LSI gets an aggregate of 3 increments inclusive of the LSI Officers who have drawn top and allowed to progress beyond top in Master Scale gets a max of 3 excluding those drawn in MS subject to max of higher salary scale
GUIDELINES: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT TITLE OF THE POST- as per CEO SALARY- as per CEO EFFECTIVE DATE: as from date of prescription QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications, experience and personal skills and abilities. Min Qual +Add Qual +Prof & Technical Qual etc DUTIES: main duties – should reflect tasks to meet organisational goals and objectives. Should be updated regularly GENERAL OBSERVATIONS- Role and responsibilities Age Limit(ex: for trainees and Students) Training (ex: for trainees and Students) ICT / Driving License /Physical measurement In cases of Restructure- should include an organisation chart
PROCEDURES FOR PRESCRIPTION OF SOS RO seeks agreement of the Minister RO consults Staff Association and the Federation of Unions for their views and comments on the draft proposed Scheme of Service (15 day's delay is given) Concurrently, an advance copy is submitted to MCSA and PRB is also consulted (with copy to MCSA) on salary grading in cases of new posts or amendments having bearing on salary
PROCEDURES FOR PRESCRIPTION OF SOS RO considers and submits to MCSA, within 5 days as from the deadline set, the views and comments of the Staff side. Further consultations, if needed, is done by the MCSA MCSA forwards the proposed SOS, within 5 days as from the date of the finalisation of the draft SOS, to the appropriate Service Commission for consideration and agreement. Upon Commission's agreement, the SOS is prescribed in its official form by the MCSA without delay
Salary scales and flat salaries Movement from initial to top salary point is incremental It is a method for rewarding those who have demonstrated adequate yearly progress and whose work and conduct have been satisfactory Increment not a Right - It has to be earned Incremental Date is 1 st January 1 ST Increment is payable on confirmation Exception: Workmen's group 1 st January even not confirmed Increment on Resumption of Duty from LWOP / STUDY LWOP
Incremental Credit for Experience (outside service) Incremental Credit for Additional Qualifications Incremental Credit for Temporary Service (in the service) Increment For Long Service Increment beyond top
Acting/ Responsibility Overtime Travelling Lecture n exams Uniforms On call and in attendance Funeral Grant(substantive / 1 yr's continuous service) – Rs 10 000 to nearest relative having borne funeral expenses
Meal (cyclone & unexpected retention for >3hrs- Rs 125) Out of pocket (short official visits- Rs 160/day) Subsistence (missions & training-allowance approved by FS) Disturbance (to work in Rod-25% & outer islands-50%) Inducement (professionals -50% instead of 25%) Rent (prison/police /forest/doctors)
Special Duty and Extra Duty Allowance: (to work unusually long hours for completion of assignments / reports etc by set time frame) Not eligible for overtime Put in min of 25 excess hours monthly Approval of SO required 3 increments worth Travelling Allowance (various types) Car Allowance(in lieu of Duty Free)
Foreign Service Allowance Entertainment Allowance Warm Clothing Allowance Excess Air Baggage Allowance(pg 119 EOAC) Ad hoc allowance
No overtime allowance to - (a) trainees, students and apprentices; (b) members of a Disciplined Force; and (c) officers drawing salary of Rs 39,275 or more monthly. NOTE Officers drawing Rs 39,275 to 52775: 80% of OT rate for :Urgent tasks or for completion of work that cannot be postponed
RATE: 6 am -11pm: 1.5* hourly rate 11 pm – 6 am: 2* hourly rate Sun/ PH/ cyclones: 2* hourly rate HOURLY RATE: Workmen's : annual salary (AN SAL F Y) FY/52*40 Other categories: AN SAL F Y/52*33.75
Travelling by bus for a distance of not < 1.6 kms: (by the most economical route) as follows - 20 days (five-day week ); and 24 days (six-day week) total actual expenses for purely temporary workers/ works on shift/roster. Teaching staff: 16 for primary & 15 for Secondary
walking allowance (Rs 250)- walking over 2 1/2 kilometres daily (where motorcycles or other vehicles cannot be used) Bicycle (Rs 250) Use of bicycles on bad roads (for official travelling - add Rs 100) Other means (Autocycle / Motor-cycle) (Rs 400) By Bus <1.6 km- eligible for 1 stage bus fare x 20 days / month
Commuted travelling allowance (Rs 2,200) Travel grant (Rs 6600) Travelling allowance (Rs 10 200) commuted allowance (Rs 3100) & (Rs 4350) (Absence for a whole calendar month on approved leave with pay but not having to attend duty at all) Mileage allowance (different rates) Fuel Allowance
Under the Pensions Act, an officer may retire as follows: AGE LIMIT :65 YRS; AS OF RIGHT:60 to 64 +(Years); AS A SPECIAL CASE: 55 to 59+ (Years) NOTE : Approval of Service Commission required JUDGES:67 years NOTE : Transition Period Dates worked out by PRB
REACHING THE AGE OF 45: + 10 years' pensionable service (SELF EMPL/TAKE EMPL PRIVATE SECTOR (approval of MCSA + Service Commission) GROUND OF MARRIAGE : female officer (approval of Commission). For benefits, need to reckon 5 yrs pensionable service) DISCIPLINED FORCE: aggregate of 28 3/4 years - approval of DFSC
COMPUTATION: GROSS PENSION = [No of months/600 x Last Annual Gross Salary] (/12) (FULL PENSION= 33 1/3 yrs (400 months) Example: [400/600 x 10 000 x 12] = annual GP: /12 = monthly Pension REDUCED PENSION (option form c) =[ lump sum+ monthly pension] LUMP SUM= (GP x 25/2) x 1/4 : EX:[(400/600 x 10 000 x 12) x 25/2 x 1/4] Monthly Pension: 3/4 GP/12. Example: [3/4 x (400/600 x 10 000 x 12)] /12 PRB 2008: FOR OFFICERS IN POST AS FROM 1.7.08 460/690 = 38 1/3 FOR FULL PENSION Note: Judges & doctors have different denominations
Recording and circulation of Incoming Mails General principles of Filing Temporary Files Files and Information retrieval Missing Files Weeding Procedures Security of Files Flimsy files
Receipt of incoming mails Opening of new files Proper filing of documents Recording of movement of files Despatch of outgoing mails Providing means of identifying files Examining of files before putting them aside care and maintenance of files Ensuring compliance with security rules Tracing of missing files
Two-way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange (encode-decode) information, news, ideas and feelings but also create and share meaning. In general, communication is a means of connecting people or places. In organisations, it is a key function of management-- an organisation cannot operate without communication between levels, departments and employees.
In general : COMMUNICATION is a means of connecting people or places. In organisations, it is a key function of management.An organisation cannot operate without communication between levels, departments and employees.
Components of communication: Sender Receiver Content of Message Context ( non verbal communication - expressions; gestures;body language) Delivery method chosen (must best suit the stakeholders like phones, emails, letters, minutes) BARRIERS – (INTERFERENCE; AMBIGUITY; LANGUAGE)
RULES FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE RULE 1: NEVER USE: Metaphor/Simile/Other Figures of Speech Long word when Short word will do If possible to cut out a word, better do it Passive when Active can be used Foreign phrase/Scientific word/Jargon if you can think of equivalent words
RULE 2: IF U HAVE A CHOICE, PREFER: SHORT to LONG words CONCRETE to ABSTRACT terms HOME to FOREIGN words NON-TECHNICAL to TECHNICAL words REMEMBER: use words that suit the subject and are intelligible to the reader
RULE 3: AVOID CIRCUMLOCUTION AND EUPHEMISMS EXAMPLE: The Officer Has Reached The Age Equivalent To Three Score And Two CAN SIMPLY BE WRITTEN AS The Officer Is Sixty Two Years Old
RULE 3: CONSTRUCT YOUR PARAGRAPH WITH CARE. If Participle Is Used, It Should Be In Agreement And Neither Misrelated Nor Unrelated. EXAMPLE: Waiting for the bus a branch fell on my head (BAD) As I was waiting for the bus, a branch fell on my head (GOOD)
RULE 4: WRITE SIMPLE SENTENCES AND SHORT PARAGRAPHS DO NOT PATRONISE the reader and imply HOW CLEVER you are AIM at WINNING the reader over what YOU THINK. SO BE: PERSUASIVE; READER FRIENDLY; AND NOT ARROGANT If you always THINK BEFORE PUTTING PEN to PAPER (writing) = you are more LIKELY to be CLEAR
BASIC RULE: All administrative correspondence should be EASY TO READ. ALWAYS WRITE: CORRECTLY: without mistakes; verbs properly conjugated of & sentences well punctuated CLEARLY: short sentences and orderly written ideas CONCISELY: avoid repetition but ensure fair treatment of the subject SIMPLY: avoid pretentious words
DEAR SIR: LETTER HEAD - ARMORIAL BEARINGS (COAT OF ARMS)] NAME AND ADDRESS - OF MIN/DEPT REFERENCE NUMBER - FILE NUMBER TOP LEFT HAND CORNER (both Sender & Recipient, if applicable) DATE: TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER (no comma is used & it may take different forms). EXAMPLE 05 September 2011; 5 th September 2011; 05.09.11 etc
SALUTATIONS: (addressing- followed by a comma): (Sir/ Madam,; Dear Sir,/ Dear Madam,; Dear Colleague,/ My dear Colleague,) TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER (not more than 6 words preferably. Should be relevant & indicative)
OPENING OF THE LETTER (next line. It commonly begins with "with reference to; would you please refer to etc.). NOTE: Alternatives: (thank you for your letter….; I have received your letter….etc.) BODY/CONTENTS (contains information, description, requests, replies etc. Rules of writing apply). Numbering of paragraphs especially if it is long. Helpful for the reader. (2 b decided by signatory)
ENDING THE LETTER: ends with yours faithfully/ I am, yours faithfully followed by a comma; signature; surname and title Perm sec/ Supervising Off/ SCE etc.) NOTE: Don't forget to write FOR, if signing for someone else Signature on the right hand side Address on the corresponding left hand side NAME & ADDRESS OF RECIPIENT NOTE: Unlike in French, No hyphen is used in English for address (EX: Port Louis; Saint Pierre)
NAME & ADDRESS OF RECIPIENT: (at the level of the signature. Spell the correspondent's name properly. Initials in names take points but no space in between. However, there should be space between initials and Name. Abbreviations for honours, degrees etc take no points- ex A.B. Charles, MSc, MLA Addresses should normally contain no commas. EX: 10 Avenue Belle Rose Quatre Bornes
FROM – TO LETTERS PROVIDED FOR CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GOVT DEPTS AND MINISTRIES CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GOVT DEPTS AND MINISTRIES SHOULD BE OFFICER TO OFFICER OR OFFICE TO OFFICE BUT NOT MIXTURE OF BOTH; EX: From Perm Sec, PMO To Commissioner of Police REFERENCE -TOP LEFT HAND CORNER (BOX PROVIDED) DATE SENDER AND RECIPIENT SUBJECT MATTER (space provided-heading not followed by stop)
PROVIDED FOR USE BETWEEN PUBLIC OFFICERS NORMALLY BETWEEN OFFICERS OF SIMILAR RANK IN THE SERVICE SALUTATION AND ENDING SHOULD BOTH BE EITHER HANDWRITTEN OR TYPED BUT NOT A MIXTURE OF BOTH From/To Mr …., Ministry Of …… From/To Ombudsman; From/To Chairman, PSC
ENTRIES:- From/To Ministry Of …… ( No Need To Write- Perm Sec, Min Of….) HONORIFIC (HONOURABLE) need not be used NOTES: SHOULD BE SIGNED MINUTES: SHOULD BE SIGNED NOTE: If Signature Is Not Legible Enough, The Name Of The Officer Should Be Typed Or Written In Block Capitals RANK OF THE OFFICER (EVEN IF ACTING) DATE (CAN BE WRITTEN AS 5.9.11)
MINUTE WRITING ADDRESS (hierarchy- Perm Sec, Deputy Ps etc) REFERENCE (Re fol ()- if any) NUMBERING (as from 2 nd para.) MESSAGE: Rules of writing apply Short but complete (refer to folio- details) Stand alone Ends with information, action, instruction, request for approval/consideration etc. Courtesy- please SIGNATURE NAME & RANK & DATE
EVERY REPORT CONTAINS SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: TITLE: (short but conveys essential message) IDENTIFICATION MARKS (initials of writer; class of report.eg cabinet memo etc CIRCULATION LIST ( recipients) INTRODUCTION (introduces issue and the outcome) METHODOLOGY ( how materials were assembled) DISCUSSION (interpretation of factual info to reach conclusion) CONCLUSION (findings & ultimate result) RECOMMENDATIONS (personal views for future action based on the conclusion)
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I'm sick of this sudden Rock hate
*This is a wrestling related rant.*
Lately, ever since The Rock has returned, he's probably the one guy getting the most hate on in the WWE barring
And no, I'm not talking about this forum only, I'm talking about in general.
And it's funny, because for the last 5~6 years, everyone was literally begging for him to return, beat Cena, and maybe win the WWE title. He's done all of this, and there's still a lot of people not pleased with it.
So I ask, why?
And there's many different answers:
- He's only here part time and doesn't deserve/shouldn't be WWE champion
- He's only here to promote his movies
- He's only here for the money
- He's not going to stay long so he shouldn't be champion
Well, that's all a pile of crap. And I'm going to tell you why.
The Rock being back is a great thing. Yes, even though he's part-time. Yes, even though he won't be here for long. Why, you ask?
If you've seen the video package a few weeks ago on RAW, where it shows the amount of media sites, news, and shows he's been highlighted in, then that's the answer.
You get where I'm going.
That's called publicity. Something WWE has struggled quite a bit to get lately. And when it comes to general popularity, The Rock is miles ahead of anyone in the WWE right now. Yes, Ratings are not the best judging factor, but they do tell you how many people watch, and that is one of the most important goals of anything that airs on TV, and they do matter more than most people think.
Rock being back has helped a lot in this, and for that we should thank him.
Which leads me to my next point.
Despite all of this, some people still say "even if he is helping right now, he is just going to go away soon, why does it matter anyway?"
Well, I'll tell you.
The Rock returning has brought back a lot of casuals that stopped watching long ago, probably even some Dwayne Johnson fans if you know what I mean. Having said that, Rock doesn't make the whole show.
Another very good thing about him being back, is that he casuals who stopped watching tune it eagerly waiting for the Rock to show up, and while at it, some if not most of them might go ahead and say:
"Hey, this Dolph Ziggler guy isn't so bad, maybe I should give this a chance again"
"These Hell No guys are hilarious, I really like them, I should start watching again"
"Damn, this Antonio Cesaro guy is a great wrestler, I missed watching a technical guy like this, I want to see more of him"
You get where I'm going. This right here is one of the main reasons why The Rock's return has been a very good thing for the WWE. He's doing them a favor.
Then, there's a whole bunch of morons who claim he actually is back only for the money. This is just utter crap.
Granted, he does get his paycheck by being there, but his other paychecks outside of the WWE have one or two more digits in them. He doesn't need the WWE for his success; WWE needs him for their success. He can make it on his own easily, and didn't need to return if he wanted to.
And the fact that he came back for us, because we kept asking for it and now he's getting "go away" treatment is pathetic.
Yes, I know some people are trolling just for some fun and banter over all the people that end up
gotten to
, and a few of them are pretty damn funny at it, but most of them are actually as serious as it can get, which is ridiculous.
Have the "PG Era" fans come out and start defending their generation?
Has The Rock always had his haters, but they just discovered social media?
Has everyone turned grumpy and start bitching at anything and everything?
My bet is on the latter, but you decide what's your take on it.
And for that matter, I'm a fan of both Rock
Punk. A big one actually.
Everything you do in life echoes throughout eternity
. ★
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