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Just read from a social media platform, a local council in the Midlands is considering buying electric bikes for its parking officers and park rangers. What is a park ranger by the way?
When I pointed this out they tried to justify it by saying it will save walking and they could possibly get a grant or sponsorship.
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"Just read from a social media platform, a local council in the Midlands is considering buying electric bikes for its parking officers and park rangers. What is a park ranger by the way?
When I pointed this out they tried to justify it by saying it will save walking and they could possibly get a grant or sponsorship.
Is it me? "
They have workers rights like we all do, think you're ready for a holiday op  |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
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Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice? |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?"
Your replies are as attractive as your pics |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?"
Don’t be stupid! |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Don’t be stupid! "
Don't be rude |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Your replies are as attractive as your pics "
I was unsure if this was a compliment or not....then the OP told me that I'm stupid.
Yes, the same OP that's annoyed because someone's work place is purchasing a vehicle to allow them to do their job.
So either my photos are stupid or I am or he's wrong.
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Don’t be stupid! "
I'm sorry. You are correct. They should all walk. I will not show my stupidity in public again!  |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?"
Reply of the year!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Working in the Public Sector, my wages came from taxpayers contributions. I am also a taxpayer, therefore I pay my own wages, therefore I am actually self-employed.. |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Reply of the year!! "
Why thank you! |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Your replies are as attractive as your pics
I was unsure if this was a compliment or not....then the OP told me that I'm stupid.
Yes, the same OP that's annoyed because someone's work place is purchasing a vehicle to allow them to do their job.
So either my photos are stupid or I am or he's wrong.
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Just to clarify your pics are absolutely wonderful, you are beautiful and that should give you some indication of whether I think your reply is stupid or not |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Your replies are as attractive as your pics
I was unsure if this was a compliment or not....then the OP told me that I'm stupid.
Yes, the same OP that's annoyed because someone's work place is purchasing a vehicle to allow them to do their job.
So either my photos are stupid or I am or he's wrong.
Just to clarify your pics are absolutely wonderful, you are beautiful and that should give you some indication of whether I think your reply is stupid or not "
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"The individual will probably have to get their bike through the 'ride your bike to work' scheme..."
I wish. I’ve no problem with that . Anything to encourage more people to ride a bike has to be good. |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Your replies are as attractive as your pics
I was unsure if this was a compliment or not....then the OP told me that I'm stupid.
Yes, the same OP that's annoyed because someone's work place is purchasing a vehicle to allow them to do their job.
So either my photos are stupid or I am or he's wrong.
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I think you’ve missed the point. I never said you were stupid and what does any of this have to do with your photos? I thought you made a stupid comment. Let’s say instead it was an attempt at humour?
Any cost effective way of increasing efficiency should be applauded. However, issuing traffic wardens and park wardens (rangers?) with expensive electric bikes when a normal push bike would suffice is crazy. |
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Whats the actual issue? Park rangers work in pretty shit conditions most do it out of love for the environment also many do it voluntarily. Good on them for improving their conditions |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
Your replies are as attractive as your pics
I was unsure if this was a compliment or not....then the OP told me that I'm stupid.
Yes, the same OP that's annoyed because someone's work place is purchasing a vehicle to allow them to do their job.
So either my photos are stupid or I am or he's wrong.
I think you’ve missed the point. I never said you were stupid and what does any of this have to do with your photos? I thought you made a stupid comment. Let’s say instead it was an attempt at humour?
Any cost effective way of increasing efficiency should be applauded. However, issuing traffic wardens and park wardens (rangers?) with expensive electric bikes when a normal push bike would suffice is crazy. "
I still don't get your issue. It's a bike that you pedal but helps you to go up hills so you don't have to pedal so hard.
You asked if the issue was yours. I (and I think everyone else) has agreed that it is.
If someone can get from A to B more quickly and do their job more efficiently ....issue more tickets, stop more congestion whatever else traffic wardens do then the extra £500 will be negated in hardly any time.
Councils waste money frequently, get a bee in your bonnet about that instead.
I'd say this is a decent use of my taxpayer contribution.
PS....it wasn't me that brought my photos into the conversation. You'll have to all the person that did. |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
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"Just read from a social media platform, a local council in the Midlands is considering buying electric bikes for its parking officers and park rangers. What is a park ranger by the way?
When I pointed this out they tried to justify it by saying it will save walking and they could possibly get a grant or sponsorship.
Is it me? "
Park rangers are what used to be known as Park Keepers, effectively, they look after parkland, areas of recreation, and in some areas, beauty and wildlife spots, checking on water features, wildlife welfare etc. Anything to manage their Council owned area. |
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OP it's called smart working, ensuring that they can get their job done quickly and efficiently, yes push bikes would suffice, for a short term, but the amount of distance those poor buggers cover in a day they would be exhausted.
We live in the age where you can work smarter not harder. |
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"OP it's called smart working, ensuring that they can get their job done quickly and efficiently, yes push bikes would suffice, for a short term, but the amount of distance those poor buggers cover in a day they would be exhausted.
We live in the age where you can work smarter not harder. "
That would make sense in the Dales or the Peaks, but this is Warwick and Leamington Spa. The local parks. |
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Give them pedal bikes to help keep them fit.
You watch them electric ones get stolen.
If they don't like walking around or using a pedal bike resign and do something else.
Lazy |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?"
This reply ends the discussion for me - very well made! |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?"
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
This reply ends the discussion for me - very well made! "
How can you equate the emergency response of police and the fire service to the needs of rushing to issue a parking ticket or (hopefully) picking up litter in the local park? Clearly it was a humorous response. |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
This reply ends the discussion for me - very well made!
How can you equate the emergency response of police and the fire service to the needs of rushing to issue a parking ticket or (hopefully) picking up litter in the local park? Clearly it was a humorous response. "
I was taking the piss.
I think I'm funny. Some would disagree.
I'm here all week! |
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"Assuming the bikes are for them to use at work to do their job more quickly and efficiently I really don't understand why you'd be bothered.
What next fire officers walking carrying buckets of water and the police roller blading whilst shouting nee naw at the top of their voice?
This reply ends the discussion for me - very well made!
How can you equate the emergency response of police and the fire service to the needs of rushing to issue a parking ticket or (hopefully) picking up litter in the local park? Clearly it was a humorous response. "
Simply that to do a job an employer provides an employee the facilities to do that job.
Ember gave you examples that highlighted her point very well, but it could have been that refuse collectors get a lorry with better capacity or a post man gets a van rather than a cart.
What the example is does not change the fact that an employer is supplying an employee with better facilities to do their job.
I won’t even start on the ’my money’ comments. |
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"Give them pedal bikes to help keep them fit.
You watch them electric ones get stolen.
If they don't like walking around or using a pedal bike resign and do something else.
Lazy "
That’s one way of looking at it. Another would be from the employer’s:
They need to recruit people to do a job, it’s working outside all day and you need to travel from place to place. Will you get a wider range of applicants if you offer them a pushbike or an electric bike?
If it’s to offer an electric bike and it saves you a few hours on the recruitment process because you can choose the best person rather than the one who wants to pedal all day, the extra cost is already paid for. |
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