The Man's Message

The Man would like to extend a personal thanks from your customer who put forward their views that you went well and truly above and beyond. It sounds like a very enjoyable day at work.

“The boys were incredible. They worked so hard and efficiently and still had time for some great banter and chats. They made what is a very stressful day way easier and we want to thank them both personally for working so hard and being such great blokes! I really hope we don’t have to move any time soon, but if we do we’re 110% going to be using you guys. Please extend a personal thanks to the guys. Cheers - and please tell me where I can get some man with a van socks.”

Once you've chosen a style of shoe just get a cheap pair from a shop like Big W or K-mart as just a tester, they’re usually all under $100 and won't last as long. Then once you've found a style that works for you, upgrade to a more expensive pair from a safety clothes and workwear shop like Bunnings, RSEA or the like.

When getting your new boot its good to get a half a size or size above what you normally get, this gives extra space around the toe to avoid blisters and calluses. also wearing thick work socks adds to your comfort. If selecting a High top with laces keeping them tight helps to keep the ankle back and space at the front of the toe.

After getting a brand new pair, wear them outside of work to get used to them and loosen them up. Walking up 5x flights of stairs should not be your first time wearing them.

Foot hygiene is also important. Always wearing clean socks and washing your feet with antibacterial soap helps avoid the dreaded dank boot foot especially in a boot that doesn't breath as well.

Suggestion: "Can we, as a whole workplace, please start calling out shitty and inappropriate behaviour when we witness it? Management included! You are contributing to an unsafe working environment if you don’t call it out, report it or address it."

Response: We expect that you have read our Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Policy, as well as the Internal Complaints Process. We are providing a professional service and we’re not there to judge how our customers live - we’re there to help them. This is the same for your teammates and colleagues at Man With A Van.

You should:

• Always try to help your team mates. You are there to make yourself and your team mates’ job easier.
• Treat sensitive items and information in a professional manner.
• Treat everyone you meet at Man With A Van with dignity, courtesy and respect. If someone isn’t treating you or others in this way, you need to speak up.
• Expect to be in a workplace free from discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment.
• Use appropriate language on the job! This isn’t a job where you can use profanity when you are around customers. Be polite and respectful.

You shouldn’t:

• Make sexist, racist, or homophobic comments, slurs or jokes. They are not tolerated here.
• Bully or belittle others.
• Gossip about customers and or teammates.
• If you experience or witness these types of behaviours, you should always report them. Speak with the manager you deem most appropriate.
• Tolerate inappropriate or bad behaviour.

If you have an idea to make MWAV a better place to work, write a completely anonymous suggestion at https://tny.mwav.org/mwavanon

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