During Covid when we were eventually allowed to go on holiday in our own country to an Airbnb, the big chains only wanted payment by card. They said it was for safety reasons but they all wanted tips in cash! Most small businesses wanted cash but now they increasingly only want card payments. Young people think that ‘card payment only’ is a great thing, they do not see the bigger issue. For them it’s all about convenience ......until it isn’t.
Agree. I have to psyche myself up whenever a new inclusion drive comes up. They’ve made it a performance objective. I couldn’t give less of a shit. I’ve been dreaming of working in a shop or being a cleaner so I don’t have to deal with it.
Then I remind myself that I stood up to all the bollocks in my old job. The only one unmasked, unjabbed, untested and challenging the big boss about mandates and trying to raise the Ukraine flag above our office. I can stand firm, I just hate doing it. I’m not confrontational but I have to focus on truth.
People can't seem to see the practical pitfills and dangers of just using cards. They rely on technology, power and internet connection. What if the software for the card system goes down, there's a power cut, there's no WiFi connection? Wasn't it Glastonbury where the WiFi in the beer tent went down and patrons had to pay cash? Speaking with an acquaintance a while ago, she said she doesn't like carrying cash as if her bag gets stolen the cash is gone, whereas with cards she can report it stolen. I can see her point to an extent. But at least have a few quid in your pocket or bra as an emergency. When the 'war' in Ukraine started the first thing people did (allegedly) was queue up at their bank to get cash out. There's a lot of practical reasons for cash, and as everything it should be a choice. Don't get me started on the lack of customer service 😂
The amount of times I’ve confronted those kinds of parents too. It’s seeing the poor children being abused like that.
During Covid when we were eventually allowed to go on holiday in our own country to an Airbnb, the big chains only wanted payment by card. They said it was for safety reasons but they all wanted tips in cash! Most small businesses wanted cash but now they increasingly only want card payments. Young people think that ‘card payment only’ is a great thing, they do not see the bigger issue. For them it’s all about convenience ......until it isn’t.
Every business, big or small, seem to be buying into diversity and inclusion. I don’t envy you having to navigate that at work Lisa.
The workplace is often where these things are most pronounced and oddly find their way into the zeitgeist imo.
Agree. I have to psyche myself up whenever a new inclusion drive comes up. They’ve made it a performance objective. I couldn’t give less of a shit. I’ve been dreaming of working in a shop or being a cleaner so I don’t have to deal with it.
Then I remind myself that I stood up to all the bollocks in my old job. The only one unmasked, unjabbed, untested and challenging the big boss about mandates and trying to raise the Ukraine flag above our office. I can stand firm, I just hate doing it. I’m not confrontational but I have to focus on truth.
Well said! 🤙🏻
Good for you Lisa. It’s so bloody tiring when it seems to be a never ending battle against all the bs. It shows your strength of character babe x
People can't seem to see the practical pitfills and dangers of just using cards. They rely on technology, power and internet connection. What if the software for the card system goes down, there's a power cut, there's no WiFi connection? Wasn't it Glastonbury where the WiFi in the beer tent went down and patrons had to pay cash? Speaking with an acquaintance a while ago, she said she doesn't like carrying cash as if her bag gets stolen the cash is gone, whereas with cards she can report it stolen. I can see her point to an extent. But at least have a few quid in your pocket or bra as an emergency. When the 'war' in Ukraine started the first thing people did (allegedly) was queue up at their bank to get cash out. There's a lot of practical reasons for cash, and as everything it should be a choice. Don't get me started on the lack of customer service 😂