Step by step we gradually creating rationalised and bureaucratically controlled society that is becoming paralysed by seeking risk adverse solutions. Take this example; Our daughter Jessica is studying Agriculture at University. Although coming from a farm she has found she is ignorant of much of modern Agriculture. She is very keen to learn more. Last year she went to a YAP (Young Agricultural Professionals) conference and she came back buzzing with ideas.
Any way it was suggested by one of her Uncles that working for a large Stock & Station agency in a pastoral area would give her some valuable insights into how things work. She found someone who would be willing to host a voluntary work experience student. All good until it was mentioned to the upper management. It seems she would have to have insurance! What that means I suspect is Worksafe. Anyway previously this situation was covered by the University, but they no longer have work experience as a subject because there was too much paper work.
So a student who is trying to be proactive and ultimately more informed and employable is being stifled by rigid rules aimed at protecting existing employees and to hell with the next generation of workers and leaders. It must be happening in all sorts of other places as well now the rules have changed for the not for profits sector.
Still cold (open fire on in the house again), showers max 19 C min 9 C rainfall 2.4mm. Finished setting up the grading machine and began rubbing and grading. The bulbs could a little drier as not all the outer skins are being rubbed off, the cool humid conditions don't help. As we go through the bulb stack the wholesale orders are being counted. Four bays were graded which is a fine start. Office work in the evening.
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