John Rouffas
@johnrouffas.bsky.social
Writer and author
Defender of people who have suffered mental trauma in the workplace.
My first book - "Silent Struggles" is now available.
Started on my second book
Defender of people who have suffered mental trauma in the workplace.
My first book - "Silent Struggles" is now available.
Started on my second book
One aspect of British life that I miss and was proud to be a part of. The remembrance of those who gave up their lives so that we can live as we do. It has become commercialized in Australia, but in the UK Remembrance Day retains its dignity.
I miss life in Britain
I miss life in Britain
One of the most precious things about Remembrance is that it sets no political tests.
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
November 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM
One aspect of British life that I miss and was proud to be a part of. The remembrance of those who gave up their lives so that we can live as we do. It has become commercialized in Australia, but in the UK Remembrance Day retains its dignity.
I miss life in Britain
I miss life in Britain
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This is fascinating. It suggests Trump takes a pleasure in the supplication of former critics. Each of his GOP rivals abased themselves in turn. Now the dilemma is for other leaders. You may well get what you want but only if you ask with knee bent. Do you kneel? www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Hypocrisy, Spinelessness, and the Triumph of Donald Trump
He said Republican politicians would be easy to break. He was right.
www.theatlantic.com
November 6, 2024 at 11:28 PM
This is fascinating. It suggests Trump takes a pleasure in the supplication of former critics. Each of his GOP rivals abased themselves in turn. Now the dilemma is for other leaders. You may well get what you want but only if you ask with knee bent. Do you kneel? www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
With Trump back in the White House, it's time to build the wall. However, let's expand it so that all of the USA is inside the wall. We must never let him out.
November 7, 2024 at 3:30 AM
With Trump back in the White House, it's time to build the wall. However, let's expand it so that all of the USA is inside the wall. We must never let him out.
Thank you America for your friendship, your leadership and your support. But I think now it is time we part ways.
Time for Australia to cut the AUKUS umbilical cord and find its own way. Time for the UK to do the same.
Time for Australia to cut the AUKUS umbilical cord and find its own way. Time for the UK to do the same.
November 6, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Thank you America for your friendship, your leadership and your support. But I think now it is time we part ways.
Time for Australia to cut the AUKUS umbilical cord and find its own way. Time for the UK to do the same.
Time for Australia to cut the AUKUS umbilical cord and find its own way. Time for the UK to do the same.
Just reading how the Dems say that Harris entered too late and Biden should not have run for President in the first place. I couldn't work out what Harris stood for. Just saying Don't vote for Trump wasn't enough. She didnt provide a viable alternative to the American electorate
November 6, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Just reading how the Dems say that Harris entered too late and Biden should not have run for President in the first place. I couldn't work out what Harris stood for. Just saying Don't vote for Trump wasn't enough. She didnt provide a viable alternative to the American electorate
Stan Grant is right about America...
"The American political elites have turned their backs on poor Americans. They are bought and paid for by lobbyists. They pass laws that put more money into rich people’s hands.
www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/s...
"The American political elites have turned their backs on poor Americans. They are bought and paid for by lobbyists. They pass laws that put more money into rich people’s hands.
www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/s...
Once upon a time in America
As the presidential election campaign grows ever more feverish, is the idea of America in terminal decline?
www.themonthly.com.au
November 1, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Stan Grant is right about America...
"The American political elites have turned their backs on poor Americans. They are bought and paid for by lobbyists. They pass laws that put more money into rich people’s hands.
www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/s...
"The American political elites have turned their backs on poor Americans. They are bought and paid for by lobbyists. They pass laws that put more money into rich people’s hands.
www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/s...
The corruption in the system has never been more evident than it is in 2024 in Australia. Governments of all sides lost the electorate long before the pandemic - this decision shows how criminal the institution has become
Resign
It is the only position on the entire system of government where the mereest whiff of (apprehended or actual) bias or corruption should be fatal.
There are plenty of other candidates. The job is much much bigger than the individual
I, for one, no longer have confidence in the NACC.
It is the only position on the entire system of government where the mereest whiff of (apprehended or actual) bias or corruption should be fatal.
There are plenty of other candidates. The job is much much bigger than the individual
I, for one, no longer have confidence in the NACC.
The head of the anti-corruption watchdog is facing calls to step aside following a review into a decision to not investigate Robodebt referrals.
October 31, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The corruption in the system has never been more evident than it is in 2024 in Australia. Governments of all sides lost the electorate long before the pandemic - this decision shows how criminal the institution has become
When I talk to a recruiter this is what I think about...
Ever feel like your recruiter's excuses fell off the back of a lorry? Do they give you GBH of the earhole?
Then come to Arthur Daley's recruitment agency. We guarantee a nice little earner.
Ever feel like your recruiter's excuses fell off the back of a lorry? Do they give you GBH of the earhole?
Then come to Arthur Daley's recruitment agency. We guarantee a nice little earner.
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 AM
When I talk to a recruiter this is what I think about...
Ever feel like your recruiter's excuses fell off the back of a lorry? Do they give you GBH of the earhole?
Then come to Arthur Daley's recruitment agency. We guarantee a nice little earner.
Ever feel like your recruiter's excuses fell off the back of a lorry? Do they give you GBH of the earhole?
Then come to Arthur Daley's recruitment agency. We guarantee a nice little earner.
It made me laugh when I read that Australia is losing trust in their politicians. You can barely tell the difference between the major parties. They treat the electorate at large as an expense to fleece and hoard.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s pandemic plans were ‘grossly inadequate’, an inquiry has found. What lessons can be learned?
Initiated by the Albanese government in 2023, the 866-page report finds people still feel ‘resentment about what they lost’ during pandemic lockdowns
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
It made me laugh when I read that Australia is losing trust in their politicians. You can barely tell the difference between the major parties. They treat the electorate at large as an expense to fleece and hoard.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Wish I could stay here forever
October 27, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Wish I could stay here forever
Imagine being a crim in 70s Britain on tv. You had to deal with Regan and carter from the flying squad, Bodie and Doyle from CI5 and Burnside and Roach from the local nick. And if you ended up in a coma you had Gene Hunt to deal with.
You had to be a hard crim back then to deal with that.
You had to be a hard crim back then to deal with that.
October 26, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Imagine being a crim in 70s Britain on tv. You had to deal with Regan and carter from the flying squad, Bodie and Doyle from CI5 and Burnside and Roach from the local nick. And if you ended up in a coma you had Gene Hunt to deal with.
You had to be a hard crim back then to deal with that.
You had to be a hard crim back then to deal with that.
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Turns out that inside every human cell is the cover to an early 80s Indy compilation album.
October 24, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Turns out that inside every human cell is the cover to an early 80s Indy compilation album.
Reposted by John Rouffas
Bluesky now has 13M+ users, the @atproto.com developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped features like DMs and video!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.
Bluesky Announces Series A to Grow Network of 13M+ Users - Bluesky
Bluesky now exceeds 13 million users, the AT Protocol developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped highly requested features like direct messages and video.
bsky.social
October 24, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Bluesky now has 13M+ users, the @atproto.com developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped features like DMs and video!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.
It’s been two weeks since my first book 'Silent Struggles: Identifying Mental Abuse in the Workplace' was released, and the response has been both overwhelming and humbling. Thank you all for your support and your understanding of the issues that face us as employees in a toxic workplace.
October 25, 2024 at 12:12 AM
It’s been two weeks since my first book 'Silent Struggles: Identifying Mental Abuse in the Workplace' was released, and the response has been both overwhelming and humbling. Thank you all for your support and your understanding of the issues that face us as employees in a toxic workplace.
October 10 is world mental health day. The release of my first book cannot be timed better. Based on my experiences in a toxic workplace so that people who are in similar places can identify and take action against those who are keen to inflict mental trauma.
It's out on paperback and kindle
It's out on paperback and kindle
October 6, 2024 at 2:03 AM
October 10 is world mental health day. The release of my first book cannot be timed better. Based on my experiences in a toxic workplace so that people who are in similar places can identify and take action against those who are keen to inflict mental trauma.
It's out on paperback and kindle
It's out on paperback and kindle
Fed up with compliance people telling me why compliance is important. You wear a helmet when you jump out of a plane because of compliance - it’s not safety - that helmet will do stuff all if your parachute fails
September 25, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Fed up with compliance people telling me why compliance is important. You wear a helmet when you jump out of a plane because of compliance - it’s not safety - that helmet will do stuff all if your parachute fails
Being out of work may have been the impetus to turn my writing from a hobby to something much more. I love writing. I also love my old work in cyber security although i definitely don't miss being told to lick my bosses' ass. How does asslicking keep hackers out anyway?
September 23, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Being out of work may have been the impetus to turn my writing from a hobby to something much more. I love writing. I also love my old work in cyber security although i definitely don't miss being told to lick my bosses' ass. How does asslicking keep hackers out anyway?
Ready for release for world mental health day - October 10. All the toxic work practices I have encountered so that anyone with mental stress at work can identify a toxic employer and act against them.
September 21, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Ready for release for world mental health day - October 10. All the toxic work practices I have encountered so that anyone with mental stress at work can identify a toxic employer and act against them.
This has been a shock to wake up to. There is finally an arrest after 50 years in the Easey Street murders. Susan Bartlett was my art teacher at Collingwood High. She was lovely. We did a lot of pottery. I used to talk to her between classes.
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
Arrest made over Easey Street murders almost 50 years after deaths
Police have arrested a man in Italy over the 1977 murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their home in Easey Street, Collingwood. He fled Australia in 2017.
www.theage.com.au
September 21, 2024 at 1:18 AM
This has been a shock to wake up to. There is finally an arrest after 50 years in the Easey Street murders. Susan Bartlett was my art teacher at Collingwood High. She was lovely. We did a lot of pottery. I used to talk to her between classes.
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,141,076!
I am enjoying my time here and learning about the many writers that are here. Keen to connect and share with as many as possible.
I am enjoying my time here and learning about the many writers that are here. Keen to connect and share with as many as possible.
September 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,141,076!
I am enjoying my time here and learning about the many writers that are here. Keen to connect and share with as many as possible.
I am enjoying my time here and learning about the many writers that are here. Keen to connect and share with as many as possible.
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Howdy! It's your friendly neighborhood author, here to remind you that the best ways you can help an author during pub week are:
* buy the book from any place in any form!
* leave a review on Amazon--it can be short!
* post a pic on socials
* request from library
* tell a friend!
* RT this!
* buy the book from any place in any form!
* leave a review on Amazon--it can be short!
* post a pic on socials
* request from library
* tell a friend!
* RT this!
September 12, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Howdy! It's your friendly neighborhood author, here to remind you that the best ways you can help an author during pub week are:
* buy the book from any place in any form!
* leave a review on Amazon--it can be short!
* post a pic on socials
* request from library
* tell a friend!
* RT this!
* buy the book from any place in any form!
* leave a review on Amazon--it can be short!
* post a pic on socials
* request from library
* tell a friend!
* RT this!
My new book is in for its final review. It is designed to help anyone who has experienced bullying in the workplace. Using use cases from past roles, I highlight how toxic workplaces cause harm to employees. Due out in October.
September 12, 2024 at 6:53 AM
My new book is in for its final review. It is designed to help anyone who has experienced bullying in the workplace. Using use cases from past roles, I highlight how toxic workplaces cause harm to employees. Due out in October.
I’m new here and generally averse to social media. Happy to talk to anyone who writes and wants to share
August 14, 2024 at 11:11 AM
I’m new here and generally averse to social media. Happy to talk to anyone who writes and wants to share
Wish I could work from here every day
August 14, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Wish I could work from here every day
I joined to find that I have a follower who made themselves invisible - honestly, what do you hope to gain from this action?
August 14, 2024 at 1:30 AM
I joined to find that I have a follower who made themselves invisible - honestly, what do you hope to gain from this action?