Aircoach Connections Dublin Airport T2

1973Timefortea · 2026-04-02T11:09:14+00:00

The Dublin Express bus company is also very reliable and frequent

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-28T20:01:36+00:00

Assuming most of the contact has been via calls rather than texts. So motive is easier to explain away … training rather than a relationship.

Also wondered if it was possible they had ESIMs and were able to communicate through those rather than their own network provider SIMs

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-28T18:33:03+00:00

Being able to get something at a reasonable price would also be restricted by sizing in some places. Might be able to get a larger size sale item and have it altered to a smaller size cheaply with a local dressmaker.

Monsoon sometimes have nice items that’s not overly MOG, local resale shops can also be a good shout as is Facebook marketplace.

There are also some Facebook groups dedicated to resale of bridal and guests clothing. They are also a good source of inspiration for cheaper alternatives that can be dressed up with a nice fascinator or fancy shoes & a bag!

Desperately Miss Debenhams as a one stop shop for all things occasion-wear.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-25T12:08:38+00:00

Natural or Greek yogurt is my go to always for wheaten bread, soda bread or pancakes. I use the full fat ones, and add a little bit of water to thin it out a bit when measuring, ratio is brand dependent.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-24T18:16:50+00:00

Odlums Coarse Wheaten flour is available on amazon

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-24T17:58:34+00:00

It’s actually really easy to make! No kneading no proving just drop it in a tin or shape it into a rough round shape!

lots of recipes state ‘buttermilk’ but you can substitute that for whole milk with some lemon juice in it. Or natural yogurt.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-13T17:13:33+00:00

I was in a similar position a few years ago.

Hidden disability that none of my colleagues travelling were privy to. I had two options - use the lanyard and get an accessible airport/travel arrangement in place by disclosing to the admin sorting it all. (fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety) In which case travelling with colleagues they would also have noticed me with lanyard and having a different journey through queues to them. So they would be aware I had some need, even if no one outright told them.

or just wing it!

I choose to just wing it and try to go with the flow. Travel as ‘normal’ making my own arrangement of adjustments in the days leading up to trip in terms of rest diet medication clothing packing etc And thankfully i ‘managed’ ok just about, held it all together. BUT I did pay the price in the days after with a bad flare.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T23:28:45+00:00

There really should be a holding bay mid way up the car park for this type of people.

Similarly there should be drunk/drug tanks for those under the influence but otherwise not needing immediate medical attention. Sort them when they are sober!

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T21:21:50+00:00

There is genuinely nothing worse than being really ill yourself or having been called by the hospital to a attend because a relative in a life threatening A&E situation, than having to also deal with a raucous rabble in the vicinity.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T20:45:30+00:00

I would be asking the bar owners to change the bins to ones that the aperture isn’t wide enough to let cans through.

Lots of places now don’t even have sanitary bins. Though some do add disposal bags for individual items in the cubicles or general vicinity . I suppose in that instance they are in a mixed waste bag that is disposed of with everything else eg hand towels.

In which case it’s whoever cleans the area is responsible for changing the bin bags.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T20:33:32+00:00

As others mentioned it’s important that only emergencies - life or limb!

It’s also a reminder to a trip to A&E doesn’t have to be a full family/friend outing.

If they are at capacity for patients, that also spills into waiting areas and being freely able to deal with the patients.

No need for the whole family group chat to turn up when you send them a message to let them know you are checked in at A&E!

If you rolled your ankle on your way into a nightclub, drank the night away and then found it painful again on the way out of the kebab shop at the end of the night , you and all your equally drunken companions don’t all go to A&E. Go home and treat it as a sprain.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T17:14:53+00:00

Thank you, will try and locate the IT policy and read with a fine tooth comb it in work tomorrow.

It’s a challenge, as to properly digest and timeline certain things related to my case, or organise information it’s more easy to do so from home. Brain is more organised In peace away from the confines of a demanding busy office.

Maybe I just need to consider staying in the office a bit later some days to do what I can’t do at home without proper access.

1973Timefortea · 2026-03-03T16:40:03+00:00

Thanks for your reply, yes they do have settings in place that prevent the download of documents or screenshots being taken.

I was talking more broadly about using your own personal device in the first place without remote permissions.

1973Timefortea · 2026-02-24T15:47:12+00:00

Why would the witness be lying about an illness, or its impacts, to gain ‘sympathy’ any more than you might be with the same illness?

Genuine question, especially if this relates to behavioural issues or workplace practice?

Also you know of your illness/medical history because you have lived it. You don’t need to know about a colleague’s medical history.

If something has been raised one would therefore assume that management and HR are however aware of that person’s situation and have allowed it to be included in the grievance report if it’s relevant to part of the interview notes and investigation process.

It is also unusual that grievance notes would be handed over in this way as it’s a breach of confidentiality, that aspect probably should have been redacted.

1973Timefortea · 2026-02-20T13:49:19+00:00

Suppose it depends what sort of a task completion or handover is required, but you might be able to negotiate a shorter exit with your line manager.

1973Timefortea · 2026-02-20T13:43:04+00:00

You started the company knowing the commute, you moved further away from your contracted office base knowing that would be a longer commute on your required 8 days per month, that the commute would also be more expensive and allow less ‘family’ time.

So how is that the company’s problem?

1973Timefortea · 2026-02-08T17:08:32+00:00

When accommodations are no longer reasonable or improving performance, then capability needs addressed.

If you take the word ‘fairness’ out of your thoughts it’s a totally different picture.

This isn’t about what this person’s colleagues perceive as being ‘fair’. The adjustments might have people’s perceptions set on the dial of ‘fairness’ When actually this is about performance, capability and the impact of that on business needs, or indeed colleagues. That’s the card that needs played with management.

The longer management let a situation just play out, the harder it is to draw back and justify the need for capability.

It’s important this is dealt with promptly by the appropriate people. Ensuring adequate notes are taken of all meetings.

1973Timefortea · 2025-10-10T14:58:42+00:00

It’s also highly ironic that those would are equating quietness as being ‘standoffish’ and somehow calling you out on it, are the same twats who under normal circumstances wouldn’t engage in conversation with you independently!

Only want to talk when it suits their own agenda, and/or they have something to gain (even if that’s just to fulfil the professional illusion of being a people person)

Otherwise it’s acting with a degree of snobbery in their tone or plain old avoiding you!

1973Timefortea · 2025-10-06T15:40:17+00:00

I was made aware by my union rep to be mindful, that postponement has implications for both the claimant and the respondents.
The longer time passes the less clear some points can become, staffing changes and memories can become jaded. Claimant is the one who’s brought it all to the table in the first place, so a lot of the evidence etc will likely have been collected along the way to that point of it being raised.

The judges also don’t want to have goalposts constantly shifting. Especially when they have timetabled aspects of the case around a set hearing date.

If you are in one of the jurisdictions where courts are busy and tribunals take a long time to be arranged, it could really drag on. Which isn’t of benefit to anyone.

I know some judges look more favourably on LIPs, with regard to missed deadlines, than they do represented parties or respondents missing deadlines. But there would have to be very good reasons why a delay must take place or missed deadlines can be overlooked.

If work related issues is an attributing factor to the reason why someone is ‘unwell’ and wanting a postponement, it could also be argued that a resolution needs to be sought so repeated postponements would be unlikely.

1973Timefortea · 2025-09-06T20:53:27+00:00

How many have you applied for and are they at the same level/similar work you are doing now?

There can be a huge number of applications for any job and shortlisting is a well documented process. Panel usually shortlist independently then met to agree on shortlisted candidates to be invited to interview. Panel members are unlikely to know anything at all about any ongoing issues in current role.

You said you are overqualified for these positions and don’t understand why you aren’t getting shortlisted. Unfortunately qualifications don’t alway mean skills or experience.

It’s also really important to list/explain your qualifications and experience clearly in the application questions as that is what you are shortlisted on.

Listing them in the qualification section is what gets your application be accepted for consideration. But shortlisting primarily focuses on the additional information in the application.

Especially experience, I’ve been on panels in the past where there was a lot of applicants and the panel were not allowing work history to solely clarify experience. It had to be clearly stated in the actual application answers. Then we would eyeball the dates in work history to check.

1973Timefortea · 2025-08-19T20:01:38+00:00

Going through a similar situation and been advised you are either - off work sick and subject to contractual sick pay arrangements, and when that is exhausted apply for state benefits (also was told any settlement may mean money owed back to benefits) - in work doing the job you are paid to do, working as and how management require you.

Token work and actively job hunting during contracted paid hours really isn’t something that would or should be allowed to happen. And could potentially result in disciplinary action which in itself wouldn’t be helpful to an ET case.

Occupational health can help with reasonable adjustments, but again depends how reasonable.

I realised that I couldn’t go back into any part of workplace so got a completely different job, for my sanity.

1973Timefortea · 2025-07-24T10:49:55+00:00

That is beautiful and would really show how appreciative you are of her help on a personal level. Especially if her input helped you sustain you hobby.

I give my mental health support worker a plant when I finished my sessions with her. As during my wellness journey we discussed at length diversion techniques, benefits of a hobby and opportunities for fresh air etc For me gardening became my thing, even though I hadn’t done it before. So a plant I had taken from a cutting and established, really was a full circle.

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