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zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

University of Technology Sydney tells staff facing axe to 'wash delicates' to help manage stress as it suspends 146 courses

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University of Technology Sydney tells staff facing axe to 'wash delicates' to help manage stress as it suspends 146 courses

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zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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Uni staff told to 'wash delicates' for stress management as 146 courses suspended
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The University of Technology Sydney is suspending more than 100 courses as it prepares for a controversial redundancy program to save $100 million.
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    I think “delicates” refers to undergarments. Could be wrong though

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      You’re right - I got confused, thank you!

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      Yes, usually you have to hand wash silk, lace, satin, things with beads, pearls, etc. in special detergent and hang them to dry. It’s a bit of an annoying task outside of doing regular laundry.

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        True - something that I had forgotten about and that makes much more sense.

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