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Why I don't give a F**K!
I was thinking about what I actually give a f**k about and in that mild digression I realised that there are many things I don't give a f**k about.
What I don't give a f**k about are the proposed changes to the SOL and the 457 visa. I also don't give a f**k about cases being refused by DIBP, I don't give a f**k about cases being refused by the AAT. I also don't give a f**k about the whole Migration Act and regulations being fundamentally unfair.
I think deciding not to give a f**k about these things and a billion other things I have no control over is liberating and when I really think about if the SOL and the 457 visa is changed, DIBP refuses cases and the AAT affirms decisions and that the Migration Act and the Regs are unfair then that means more work for me. Now that is something I do give a f**k about!
What don't you give a f**k about?
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Thursday, 08 December 2016Our successes are always tempered by our disappointments. The more difficult DIBP makes things, the more likely our services are needed by clients. Our chances of failure also increase.
I am dedicated to providing a professional service in a personal manner and will always take it personally when I do not achieve the outcomes I have aspired to.
I also follow the old maxim; Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Sometimes a few deep breaths go a long way. -
Thursday, 08 December 2016
We all know that DIBP (even their acronym makes them sound stupid) believe that they are fair an equitable. That they want to promote a good working relationship with agents and stamp out bad practitioners (words from department heads who then give their speeches, but do a complete back flip when asked if decisions can be overturned internally when case officers make blatant mistakes). The more they modify the rules, the more unfair it becomes. Hopefully more rejections for people who attempt to apply on their own and more business with us.
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Friday, 09 December 2016
Dear Mark,
I absolutely positively do give a F**k about the clients and their cases. Their best interests are always first and foremost.
The point I am trying to make is that in the carriage of a matter when faced with the absolute F**kCluster that is DIBP and the AAT, sometimes it is better to take your hands (figuratively) off the steering wheel and let the momentum of the case take it through the system and then sort out the issues at the first available opportunity.
In brief, you can only do what you can do, but always do your very best. -
Monday, 12 December 2016
Good or bad day it just another day. I don't give a F**K.
By the way, where did you get the photo? Did you pay for using it? I am thinking of a large sized sticker on rear windscreen of my cars. -
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Well, everyone hates it when circumstances are beyond their control and it is certainly disheartening at times when no amount of hard work can override the stupidity exhibited by a lot of DIBP staff. I have come to accept that these days, it's pretty much a numbers game esp with a lot of 457/186/187 cases.
Oh well, this is my chosen career and we are dealing with public servants so I try and live with it. I also try to think of the bigger and optimistic picture; that we still have a migration program which means that there still will be clients and approvals will have to be granted, just like I take solace in seeing a full week of weather reports knowing that the world will still be here for at least another week, lol.
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Sometimes it can be liberating to not care about something.
Sometimes our clients are paying us to care a bout an issue for them.
Sounds like you have been having a bad day/week Christopher.
Mark Ellis
https://migrationaustralia.com.au