Why is it.................?

[Syndrome]

Why is it when companies are found to be incorrectly paying their employees, the errors are always on the low side? I am yet to hear in the news of a company being identified of accidentally over-paying their employees.

[Citroënbender]

I heard of that only today, a $900K (net) doubling up of contractor payments. In Sydney, this year. My source is impeccable.

Apparently there is some dispute as to whom will carry the can.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

Why is it when companies are found to be incorrectly paying their employees, the errors are always on the low side? I am yet to hear in the news of a company being identified of accidentally over-paying their employees.

I can remember a company overpaying one of their workers and then he left, they run a little business delivering envelopes and parcels. I think its the reason why we now pay $1.10 for a stamp so they can recoup some of the money he refused to give back.

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

I can remember a company overpaying one of their workers and then he left, they run a little business delivering envelopes and parcels. I think its the reason why we now pay $1.10 for a stamp so they can recoup some of the money he refused to give back.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

Why is it when companies are found to be incorrectly paying their employees, the errors are always on the low side? I am yet to hear in the news of a company being identified of accidentally over-paying their employees.

My workplace paid everyone double once.
Everyone got an email saying the overpayment MUST be returned within 48 hours.
Yet when they miss something and underpay us it’s always “oh we will pay that next pay cycle”

During the overpay situation the stubborn employees kept the overpayment until the next pay cycle before returning it just out of principle.

[marty351]

Do as I say, not as I do. A fine example of poetic justice.

[danzvtil]

Why is it, the bagged salad bay at coles always has 3 chicks standing there gawking, blocking access with their trolleys. It like, sweetheart, you’re choosing salad, not a husband, grab it and get out of the way!

[Syndrome]

Why is it that 232 years since the English language arrived in Australia that no regional accents have developed?

[marty351]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

Why is it that 232 years since the English language arrived in Australia that no regional accents have developed?

Go.to Adelaide. Accent sounds more "British". In some parts anyway.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by marty351

Go.to Adelaide. Accent sounds more "British". In some parts anyway.

Same with some parts of victoria. They seem to pronaounce the A in words like dance or prance a bit more then say, people in western sydney. But atleast its still fully understandable. I work with 2 english blokes and an irish bloke. When those 3 guys have a conversarion amongst themselves you cant understand a single word from any of them.

[Citroënbender]

I was raised with an accent, the outcome of having parents who migrated here. Have worked hard to lose most of it; still can’t bring myself to not say plarnt or darnce.

I work with 2 english blokes and an irish bloke

If you go to the pub with one of each, who wears the punchline?

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I was raised with an accent, the outcome of having parents who migrated here. Have worked hard to lose most of it; still can’t bring myself to not say plarnt or darnce.


If you go to the pub with one of each, who wears the punchline?

The austrailian people. You right isnt a greeting over here, thems fighting words. Yes im joking. Its the slang and different words for things. My dad was delayed learning to read only because his mum had a thick scottish accent. To him that was normal. My kid has also had a hard time. But he was hearing impared which was improved after surgury.

[danzvtil]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

Why is it that 232 years since the English language arrived in Australia that no regional accents have developed?

Who says it hasn’t? I can tell if you’re from Malbourne,Adelaide, Perth,Murray bridge or MT Gambier, all talk different. And yes, I’m from Adelaide and people think I’m English.

[stock1991]

Why is it that it always tomorrow

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

Who says it hasn’t? I can tell if you’re from Malbourne,Adelaide, Perth,Murray bridge or MT Gambier, all talk different. And yes, I’m from Adelaide and people think I’m English.

A guy I know says he can easily notice regional accents. I don't notice regions, but I notice the difference between Country/farmer, Bogan, regular and cultivated.

[Syndrome]

Why is it all of Elvis Presley's movies are crap? Watching "Frankie and Johnny" from 1966 when I should be at Albert Park today.

[marty351]

Why is it that weekend tv is all fishing shows? (or Elvis movies)

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by marty351

Why is it that weekend tv is all fishing shows? (or Elvis movies)

Its simple really, if none of your mates want to go fishing, you can be lonely by yourself watching fishing shows. If youre just lonely with no friends, high chance youre into elvis movies.

[Citroënbender]

No TV here. Have gone most of ten years without; don’t miss it.

So - I don’t have to suffer bad TV like you poor blokes...

[marty351]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

No TV here. Have gone most of ten years without; don’t miss it.

So - I don’t have to suffer bad TV like you poor blokes...

Has the paint dried yet?

[.:4:.]

I havent watched tv in years. Yes i own a few, but thats different.

[Citroënbender]

…That the plenum joining gasket for a BA is much cheaper than the manifold-to-head gasket?

[Syndrome]

Why is it when you are tested by a doctor they tell you that you are above average? Observation of people in public I conclude they are not a good benchmark. Therefore being average of just above average is nothing special.

I'd like to see five categories:

1) Excellent health (keep doing the same)
2) Good health (but there is room for improvement)
3) Acceptable health (only for those who accept mediocre)
4) Poor health (make some drastic lifestyle changes)
5) Terrible health (seek medical attention immediately)

[Syndrome]

Why is it when I hand wash the dishes I end up needing to urinate?

[Fed]

It's all in your head syndrome.

[danzvtil]

2 questions are bugging me at the moment-
Since when has caramel been “salted”, and why is KFC now referred to “Dirty Bird”?
Did I miss the memo?

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

2 questions are bugging me at the moment-
Since when has caramel been “salted”, and why is KFC now referred to “Dirty Bird”?
Did I miss the memo?

Why are buffalo wings which are sold at KFC beef rather than chicken?

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by Fed

It's all in your head syndrome.

better his head and not his hand

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Why are buffalo wings which are sold at KFC beef rather than chicken?

Sorry mistake.Why AREN’T buffalo wings sold at KFC.beef rather than chicken

[marty351]

I believe they originally came from Buffalo NY.

And buffaloes don't have wings.