Cor blimey
, quite an educational experience this PPRuNe lark can be
It don't seem more than a few months since I learned what a
sciolist was. Now
spruiking enters worldwide usage
I found two definitions of a spruiker:
spruiker
noun - (Australian) One who promotes his own cause; one who toots their own horn.
- (figurative) A person standing outside a place of business trying to persuade patrons to enter, or vigourously trying to persuade customers to purchase a their wares (ie. a fruiterer calling out the price of bananas).
Anyone seen any promoting of any Australian ego-centric causes on this thread? Tooting of horns anyone? Vigorous sales techniques e.g. collaring of punters on pavements? ... Anyone?
... so must be bananas
But I diverge too far from the seriousness of the thread (my apologies to the OP).
I would also favour quickly communicating with the union on a formal level and be guided by them. I would also try to make and keep notes despite how much of a chore that must be when you are depressed by the intimidating atmosphere.
Thirdly, but perhaps most importantly, and I am sure the OP must have considered it as a first action and doesn't need the reminder, but you ATCOs need to be sure you are 100% mentally fit for duty before each shift, don't you? I am not sure how advisable it is to sign yourself off sick and then seek a medical sign off too, but I am sure the OP must have considered it.