March 3, 2023

Max People Update - Alert Level 1

Update on life at Level 1! Plus, learn some unique kiwi slang.

A couple of words

Well well well said three holes in the ground. We have done well! This level one thing is the way to go for sure. It's not quite normal but we have come a long way.
Another downside to what we are continuing to go through is that personal distancing may take a while for society to get over even after a vaccine has been found.
Have we forever changed how we interact in public?
Trust will be rebuilt given time. However, there may be some that will continue to struggle. Anxieties, fear, misunderstanding, depression may come and sit with one or more of us for a spell. Now is not the time to close off. Be open. Seek a friend, a workmate, a family member or someone you trust and talk about how or what you are feeling. The other side of it is to keep an eye on each other, check in with colleagues. Be there for others as you trust they will be for you.
The effects of what we have just come through and will continue to go through may be felt for years. You can make a difference, be caring and look after each other.
Remember to laugh and have fun peoples.

Kiwi Slang

These are worth a chuckle;

“Aw, gutted!” Translation: Gutted = disappointed

“Sweet as, bro!” Translation: Sweet as = great/excellent

“He’s all mouth no trousers.” Translation: “He promises something and never follows through”

“She was pissed as a chook.” Translation: “She was very drunk"

“You’re taking the piss!” Translation: Take the piss = joking/making fun of

“Eh?” Translation: Eh has a variety of meanings. It can be what, huh or doesn’t it, just to name a few

“I didn’t choose the skux life, the skux life chose me.” Translation: A pearler of a quote from Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Skux = ladies man or good looking person

“I left my scooter outside the dairy, nek minit.” Translation: Nek minit = the next minute/what happened next

“Yeah, nah.” Translation: An indecisive ‘no’

“How’s the missus?” Translation: “How is your female significant other?”

“The ole noggin is still pretty sore.” Translation: “My head is still quite sore”

“Did you pash?” Translation: Pash = kiss


Did you know.......

A few little known facts. Keep smiling!

Birds don't urinate
The world record for stuffing drinking straws into your mouth at once is 459
The air in the subway is 15% human skin
Chickens are the closest living relatives to the T-Rex
The common cold comes from camels
The average person produces about half a pint of sweat each day from their feet
A goat called William Windsor served as a Lance Corporal in the British Army
Bowler Hats were originally invented as safety hats
Your nose and ears never stop growing
An ant can’t die from falling
Avocados never ripen on trees

The office

As normal if you have any changes in your circumstances or you have queries,  you can contact our office team by calling or emailing:
Recruitment team
Denise for payroll - payroll@maxpeople.co.nz

The final word

"Success? I don't know what that word means. I'm happy. But success, that goes back to what in somebody's eyes success means. For me, success is inner peace. That's a good day for me." -- Denzel Washington

Success is whatever you chose it to be. Pick a path, pick a thing, it's up to you. As long as you are happy, then.......you are successful. Make your own destiny, laugh and enjoy what you have.

Life is about choices. Choose you! Have an awesomeness weekend team!

Kia Kaha e Aku Hoa  

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