As far as QF not having the money to throw around to improve infrastructure, dont forget they forked out 100 million plus for the freight cartel scandal, 12 million for GD's last year in the seat, god knows how much in other executive bonuses, the damage bill for the OJK oxy bottle, the incident with OJM and OJK in Avalon, the millions spent with DuPont and the safety stuff, millions spent with "lean sigma", millions spent fighting us in the PIA, millions spent employing an alternative workforce, millions to Telstra to provide us with a world class IT service, millions spent on that EQ thing, the millions paid to close HM in SYD and the subsequent product failures of some of the A/c returning on line.......... ETC ETC ETC.
So, dont be surprised if piggy bank is empty to get a few more AMES to boost our depleted workforce, or cover a few type courses because to do that would mean the possibility of an extra grade for some and we cant have that.... or the tail payment of approx 130 bucks/week for the other operators who make us money... god forbid!! That would not be in the spirit of cost containment.
We, on the coal face, need to lead by example. Tighten our belts, drive costs down, become more efficient and smarter in what we do and how we do it..... make sure the business case for a new IDG lifter or a few witches hats is second to none and in 12 months when they review it , it just might get a tick!!
I actually believe the company this time when they say things are a bit tight....
Ahhhh... I love the smell of sarcasm in the morning....
Rant over....
Best wishes and a Merry Christmas to all.
