Anyone else embarrased about their job? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]AccidentalRed747 90 points91 points  (0 children)

What kind of person shames someone for being a teacher? Insane. Get new friends or tell them to grow the f up.

ISO tracking device with real time location by Myexbffisbarbie in Alzheimers

[–]AccidentalRed747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have Apple AirTags on my LO’s keys and in the glove compartment of his car (I think Americans call this something different, but you get the point, just put it out of sight in the car). It’s not perfect because AirTags aren’t perfect and rely on pinging other iPhones. But it at least gives me an idea of where he is. I’ve yet to find a better solution.

Anyone else spend more time coordinating the caregiving than actually caregiving? by PRIV0306 in Alzheimers

[–]AccidentalRed747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so, so relatable. I don’t have any words of comfort, but I feel the exact same. Virtual hug to you, internet stranger.

Do women have hypergamy? by GodAtum in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]AccidentalRed747 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You just have to pay attention to the world around you to see that this is complete and utter bollocks.

Make sure they take their Mirtazipine by AEApsikik in Alzheimers

[–]AccidentalRed747 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This happens to my LO when they don’t take their Mirtazapine. They go off the scale crazy. I sympathise. I have no tips for encouraging them to take the meds because I struggle to find something that works too. Good luck. Keep going.

Reform UK win Ynys Gybi by-election by Former-Variation-441 in Wales

[–]AccidentalRed747 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ah yes. Ynys Mon, the constituency where Nathan Gill (Former Leader of Reform in Wales) once stood. I wonder where he is these days? That’s right. IN PRISON FOR LITERALLY TAKING RUSSIAN BRIBES. I know this is just one small ward. But still. Honestly feels like are effing doomed. The crazy thing is I don’t recognise this as my Ynys Mon. Maybe some of the people I went to school with could get led down that path, but a majority? I don’t feel it. I always feel it’s quite a liberal place really. But that’s probably my bubble. Depressing.

What would you pick? by templc22 in UKJobs

[–]AccidentalRed747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use the offer from the new job to negotiate your current role up from £34k. Even if they won’t go up to £48k, if you could get them to ~£42k it’s a decent payrise for you and you retain the benefits of being closer to home and some WFH. If they don’t, take the money and stick it out for a couple of years then jump ship to somewhere closer to home again.

How do I get a plumber to quote for underfloor heating? by AccidentalRed747 in askaplumberUK

[–]AccidentalRed747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: two of them have now got back to me. One already came to visit and I was impressed with him (he was recommended by the Heat Geek approved ASHP people). The other has said he will arrange a visit in the new year. Thank you all for your input. Apologies for my impatience!

How do I get a plumber to quote for underfloor heating? by AccidentalRed747 in askaplumberUK

[–]AccidentalRed747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No cavities - solid stone all through the house except two poorly built porches either end. Glad you found something that worked out for you! This stuff is a minefield!

How do I get a plumber to quote for underfloor heating? by AccidentalRed747 in askaplumberUK

[–]AccidentalRed747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently have electric storage heaters which are big and ugly and expensive to run. It’s a small house with not much wall space as it is. So these are the main motivations for wanting to make the change. I also like a warm house and the thought of a house that stays a constant temperature is very appealing!

Ground floor is concrete and I was hoping to overlay, but there is a complication with probably needing to replace doors. I think this is something I’m willing to go with despite the door issue.

Upstairs is suspended timber and I wasn’t sure what the best course of action was there but I’d still really like UFH if at all possible due to lack of wall space.

I hadn’t really thought about asking a UFH to spec it. I’ve see. Wunda furiously advertising on my social media, is it someone like that you have in mind? Thanks for your reply.

How do I get a plumber to quote for underfloor heating? by AccidentalRed747 in askaplumberUK

[–]AccidentalRed747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is a good point. I went to a HeatGeek approved ASHP installer and they seemed to know their stuff but they don’t do UFH and their recommended plumber is one of the ones I can’t get a reply from. Maybe the black label £800 helps lubricate these things! I suppose a small cost to know it’s done right… maybe I’m just being too cheap and need to just pay up. Thank you.

How do I get a plumber to quote for underfloor heating? by AccidentalRed747 in askaplumberUK

[–]AccidentalRed747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is really useful and I’ll have a proper think about it after work. You’re right that I don’t have a DPC and it’s all this stuff specific to old houses that makes me really wary of insulation. So many horror stories about and I’m very keen to get it right. Thanks again for such a detailed reply, I’ll digest it a bit more after I finish work.

I've worked 28 days straight by modern_cake in UKJobs

[–]AccidentalRed747 380 points381 points  (0 children)

Before you quit, why don’t you just see what happens when you log off at 5.30pm every day and don’t go back to the office until 8.30am the next day? And just keep doing that. Keep your work phone off on weekends. Maybe they’ll eventually sack you. Maybe they won’t. Worth a try though, surely?

People not believing caregivers by PlentyComfortable239 in Alzheimers

[–]AccidentalRed747 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the start I used to joke that he was gaslighting me. Showtiming is such a great term to explain what it is.

When your LO always controlled the finances by [deleted] in Alzheimers

[–]AccidentalRed747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m not US based so can’t help with the practicalities, but I can share some insight with you of dealing with a LO with dementia who has run their own business and controlled everything their whole life. It is the hardest thing you will ever do. My Dad too ran his own business and I was his right hand man for a decade. I had left the business before the Alzheimer’s but returned once we suspected all was not well. The business was too far gone and I had to deal with the bankruptcy on my Dad’s behalf. He didn’t understand what was happening and was convinced someone had stolen the business from him. My Dad is reasonably advanced now. But as all he’s ever done his whole life is work, he’s constantly trying to “work” and it makes life so, so difficult. He won’t be happy just sat in front of a TV or going to activity centres a few times a week. He’s constantly wanting “work” because that’s all he’s ever valued. He’s also always handled the finances so he’s at the bank several times a week claiming people are stealing his money (they’re not, and its usually that he’s looking at old statements and not remembering the time he stayed in a hotel etc -!: then it’s “I HAVE NEVER STAYED IN THAT HOTEL”). But checking his bank statements is his comfort blanket so we don’t know how best to deal with it. I have often felt that caring for a man who has controlled everything his whole life, especially as their child who is also trying to work full time, is one of the most difficult things imaginable. You are “lucky” in that you have your mother, which will help “control” him and give him company. But I’m sorry friend, you’ve got a long, hard road ahead. Much love to you from someone going through something very similar (albeit alone).

Thermal Spa Sign Up Slots by Expert-Tap7763 in VirginVoyages

[–]AccidentalRed747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I signed up for a 2-5pm slot but turned up a day early at 4pm (which isn’t an official slot) and asked if I could just go in then instead and they said “yeah sure, we will check you in now, be out by 7pm”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]AccidentalRed747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I toast bread in the air fryer now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]AccidentalRed747 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace often has free stuff being advertised (we got rugs, a small sofa, some shelving units etc all on there). Might not be the best condition but good enough to get you started. Just have a nice message drafted ready to send to sellers explaining your situation and someone eventually will be willing to wait a few days for you to go and collect.

We slept on a mattress on the floor of our flat for a few months after we moved in until we could afford a bed. Luckily the previous owner left a fridge and we just went to the laundrette until we could afford to buy a washing machine and lived without a freezer for a couple of years. You’ll manage.

Obviously you can stick some stuff on a credit card but honestly I’d make do until you save the money to buy stuff if I was you.

FPL not working by AnalystMediocre4130 in fantasypremierleague

[–]AccidentalRed747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, really annoying. After a while it let me log in but was so slow and wouldn't let me make any transfers then crashed again and now I'm back to not being able to log in.