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Irish. Lover of nature, books, podcasts, folk music. Happiest when amongst the trees or beside the sea.
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Iāve just been reading a few reviews - theyāre all excellent but constant mentions of feeling ill whilst reading, and a sense of increasing existential dreadā¦..not a beach read Iām thinking š¤£š¤£
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Will definitely check it out, thanks!
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What was it - sounds interesting! When I say reading is escapism for me, I still tend to read quite dark material, but at least console myself that itās fiction lol!
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Ha, donāt blame you! I mostly read fiction - itās escapism for me, can barely watch the news or use social media any more, reading is my escape!
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I just finished it a month or so ago Kevin and loved it - excellent read!
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The point I was arguing against was the blanket statement of āthere are no good HR peopleā but that seems to have got lost somewhere so Iāll bow out now.
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Thereās probably not much point in a back and forth online with character limitations but Iāll just finish off by saying I think itās utterly ridiculous to deem everyone working in a profession as ābadā. Zero nuance or critical thinking.
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There to ensure the business acts legally *which is usually in the best interests of employees*. How that makes the entire profession ābadā people I have no idea.
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Of course good HR people exist.Ones that genuinely like recruiting the best people for jobs & help ensure that anti discrimination & related legislation is adhered to-cos if snr mgt had its way illegal employment practices would be regularly used. Please donāt generalise about an entire profession.
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Yes! Only a third of the way through 'Juno Loves Legs' by Karl Geary but I know it'll be up there for me come December, regardless of what else is read this year š
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Same to you, Paddy!
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Great craic! Our first visit was last year but think itāll be a festive tradition from here onwardsā¦.
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Was at it yesterday - great way to spend a few hours in the lull between Christmas and NY!
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This Is Happiness, Niall Williams.
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Can I ask how you donate directly to specific prison libraries? Last time I had a clear out and enquired, there were complicated rules and the easiest option seemed to be via a registered charity. But then youād have no idea which prisons they were going to? Wondering if thereās now an easier way!