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Extra.ie
09-05-2025
- Health
- Extra.ie
Woman awarded €34,000 after being compared to Star Wars character
A woman has received almost €35,000 after she was compared to a Star Wars character during a team-building exercise. NHS blood donation worker Lorna Rooke resigned from her job just one month later, with one of the reasons cited due to the upset caused following the exercise. Ms Rooke had not even been present when a colleague took a Star Wars-themed Myers-Brigg psychology quiz on her behalf. A woman has received almost €35,000 after she was compared to a Star Wars character during a team-building exercise. Pic: Getty Images Quizzers were sorted into 16 different categories based on several factors including decision-making, perception, intuition and more. Rooke had been taking a call in another room when her colleague Amanda Harber filled out the answers on her behalf, proceeding to tell all their colleagues that the answer for Rooke was Darth Vader. While half-human, half-machine was branded a 'very focused individual,' Ms Rooke disliked the answer which she said made her feel unpopular. An employment tribunal in Croydon found the incident had been 'detrimental' to Ms Rooke, who said she had suffered from anxiety following the experience. Pic: Getty Images An employment tribunal in Croydon found the incident had been 'detrimental' to Ms Rooke, who said she had suffered from anxiety following the experience. Employment judge Kathryn Ramsden was in agreement with the complainant that the comparison was in fact upsetting. 'Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting,' the judge explained. The tribunal heard how Rooke began working for the NHS Blood and Transplant service in 2003, starting out as a training and practice supervisor. She resigned from her post in 2021, citing the incident as a contributing factor. Ms Rooke was awarded £28,989.61 (€34,225.13) in compensation after it was ruled that the incident was detrimental to her. Ms Rooke won her claim for detriment after a protected disclosure, but lost claims for unfair dismissal, disability discriminations and failure to make reasonable adjustments, the BBC report.
Metro
08-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Woman quit over results of ‘which Star Wars character are you?' personality quiz
A woman has been handed nearly £30,000 after she was compared to Darth Vader in a team building exercise. Lorna Rooke, an NHS blood donation worker, was told she had the personality of a Sith Lord by colleague Amanda Harber. Amanda had taken a Star Wars -themed Myers-Brigg psychology quiz on Lorna's behalf because she was out of the room on a call and told everyone the result. The quiz sorted people into 16 categories based on several factors including: introversion intuition decision making worldy perception Darth Vader was described as a 'very focused individual' who brought people together. However, Lorna said the result made her feel unpopular as she didn't like being compared to Darth Vader who is half-human, half-machine, and uses the dark side of The Force in pursuit of building his galaxy empire. She cited the comparison as one of the reasons why she resigned a month later. Employment judge Kathryn Ramsden agreed with her, saying the comparison was upsetting. She added that it was 'little wonder' that Lorna was upset. She said: 'Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting.' The tribunal found that her resignation was as a result of the comparison, but did accept the incident had been detrimental to her. As a result she was awarded £28,989.61 in compensation. Three other claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments were rejected by the panel. However, her claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments were thrown out. NHS blood and Transplant has been contacted for comment. check our news page.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These diamond shapes will match your Myers-Briggs personality type
Your engagement ring is more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry—it's a reflection of your personality, values, and love story. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, provides insights into how individuals perceive the world and make decisions. Pairing your MBTI type with an engagement ring ensures your ring resonates with your true essence and unique style. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand that features lab-grown diamonds, takes a deeper look at the styles that each Myers-Brigg personality type should say yes to. Visionary, strategic, and innovative, analysts seek engagement rings that are both intellectually stimulating and unique. These styles shine bright with strong lines, a rich history, or future-forward design that Analyst fiancés can obsess over. For INTJ, "The Mastermind," a Toi et Moi ring featuring two different diamond shapes symbolizes the depth of your strategic mind and appreciation for duality in relationships. It's been a beloved design by renowned brides like Josephine Napoleon and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, adding to its intrigue. For INTP, "The Thinker," an Emerald-cut engagement ring showcases your love for clean, logical structures while maintaining refined details. A unique east-west solitaire setting would also showcase this center stone in a way that demonstrates your thoughtfulness. For ENTJ, "The Commander," a custom multi-stone setting, such as a five-stone engagement ring, speaks to your leadership, decisive nature, and commanding presence. Choosing platinum and a high-carat-weight center stone will also add to your powerful personality. For ENTP, "The Debater," a floating solitaire engagement ring or other split-shank design embraces your dynamic, boundary-pushing spirit, offering a modern take on tradition. A Trillion center stone is provocative enough to best represent the wearer who isn't afraid to challenge norms. Empathetic and idealistic, Diplomats gravitate toward rings that carry deep meaning and symbolize their vision for the future. From romantic settings to whimsical diamond shapes, there are perfect engagement rings to capture the emotion of these Myers-Brigg types. For INFJ, "The Advocate," a vintage-inspired setting like a bezel setting with an intricate engraving represents your deep, thoughtful nature and commitment to timeless ideals. The bezel in 18k yellow gold also symbolizes the warmth you surround others with when in your presence. For INFP, "The Mediator," a floral-inspired engagement ring reflects your romantic, imaginative soul. A flower-inspired halo setting that brings together an array of smaller pavé set diamonds can symbolize how you draw others to you, while a pear or teardrop-shaped center stone represents your deep emotion. For ENFJ, "The Protagonist," a pavé band engagement ring mirrors your charisma and ability to bring people together with its radiant brilliance. Choosing a dome style that lifts your center stone and puts it on display is an ideal way of highlighting your spotlight-stealing style. For ENFP, "The Campaigner," a bold, mixed-cut diamond setting embraces your spontaneity and love for evolved, unconventional designs. A 14k rose gold or sleek platinum setting highlighting a radiant-cut center stone will create a look that stands apart just like you. Grounded and responsible, Sentinels value quality craftsmanship, tradition, and meaningful details in their engagement rings. This array of engagement rings focuses on timeless style, sought-after diamond shapes, and heirloom-like quality, resulting in designs to love for a lifetime. For ISTJ, "The Logistician," a classic solitaire engagement ring with a Round Brilliant-cut center stone embodies your respect for tradition and preference for enduring design. Timeless yellow gold and the additional security of six prongs adds to both the endless elegance and endurance of this particular design. For ISFJ, "The Defender," a Halo engagement ring highlights your caring and sentimental nature, adding warmth and brilliance. Select rose or yellow gold and the playful-yet-pointed Marquise as your center stone for a ring that matches your warmth and openness. For ESTJ, "The Executive," a three-stone engagement ring symbolizes your commitment to legacy and time-honored values. Consider diamond shapes with sleek step-cut facets to match your style, like an Emerald or Asscher center stone paired with Baguette side stones. For ESFJ, "The Consul," a Hidden Halo setting reflects your love for subtle yet refined details, blending elegance with meaning. An Oval-cut center stone is likely the perfect timeless-with-a-twist element to add to your ring, while an addition of pavé set stones can increase your allure. Adventurous and hands-on, Explorers seek engagement rings that reflect their dynamic, energetic, and creative lifestyles. Added durability and craftsmanship are also high on their priority list, so look at every detail, from prong to carat weight, to count in these styles. For ISTP, "The Virtuoso," a platinum bezel-set engagement ring offers durability and contemporary aesthetics that align with your active, problem-solving approach. A Round Brilliant is likely your choice for center stone due to its cut that maximizes brilliance, but elongated shapes like Ovals, Pears, and Marquise that maximize carat weight also likely rank high on your list. For ISFP, "The Adventurer," a double-banded engagement ring setting showcases your artistic and expressive nature. Whether they run side by side, are intertwined, or feature pavé details, two bands instead of the traditional one are perfect for you as a creative, free-spirited type. For ESTP, "The Entrepreneur," a bold, asymmetric ring design with a striking diamond cut mirrors your spontaneous and thrill-seeking personality. Consider a v-shaped engagement ring setting or other design that veers away from a traditional solitaire. And consider the bold and strong Princess-cut diamond as the ideal center stone. For ESFP, "The Entertainer," a three-stone halo engagement ring with a brilliant pavé band celebrates your lively, attention-grabbing energy. For someone whose personality exudes "more is more" choose three matching diamond shapes or a combination of your favorites for a dazzling display of light. This story was produced by VRAI and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
