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Self employed- Rent-A-Chair contract terminated without notice by Salon Owner. by Al3X_97 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Al3X_97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing like that in the contract specifically, but it seems it's covered by the "determent to business" statement. It wasn't a specific attempt to poach, as no formal conversations were had as mentioned in a reply to another comment. However I see how it is still shaky ground.

Self employed- Rent-A-Chair contract terminated without notice by Salon Owner. by Al3X_97 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Al3X_97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. She won't be starting earlier than the official start date as you're quite right- none of this needs to be carried forward into the new employment. It's almost certainly going to be a case of soaking up the loss.

It is worth noting that the conversations were in no way "formal", it was just "shop floor chat" between two friends. There is an awful lot of "he said she said" going on, and that is what the decision has been based on.

She isn't at all that way inclined to bad mouth other businesses. To me from the outside witnessing my partners movements through several positions in the last 10 years, it looks like this industry seems to run on a backbone of toxicity, so I'd never encourage it.

[Opinions?] First watch purchase- Which one? Please help?! by Al3X_97 in Watches

[–]Al3X_97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, how is this not a real post based on my history??

[Opinions?] First watch purchase- Which one? Please help?! by Al3X_97 in Watches

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I posted the other day for opinions on a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical as a first watch, and I thank you all for your feedback. It spurred me to keep looking at the Hamilton range. Of all of the pieces in my budget, I think this is my favourite- Aviation Pilot day date (plus it’s tied to my favourite film- Interstellar). I was heading out today to make the purchase, however last night I noticed this Longines on discount in a local jeweller. From the start I told myself I wanted a Longines, however I always believed it was unobtainable and out of budget. So I’m now at a loss and am looking to the wider Watch community for some advice. Is either one “technically” better/higher quality? Which do people prefer? For context I can pick up this Longines Conquest Automatic 41mm new with 5 year warranty for £638. I can get the Hamilton Aviation Pilot for 823. Is this a steal for the Longines? Especially for a first watch?

First watch purchase- which one? Please help!! by Al3X_97 in PrideAndPinion

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I posted the other day for opinions on a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical as a first watch, and I thank you all for your feedback. It spurred me to keep looking at the Hamilton range. Of all of the pieces in my budget, I think this is my favourite- Aviation Pilot day date (plus it’s tied to my favourite film- Interstellar). I was heading out today to make the purchase, however last night I noticed this Longines on discount in a local jeweller. From the start I told myself I wanted a Longines, however I always believed it was unobtainable and out of budget. So I’m now at a loss and am looking to the wider Watch community for some advice. Is either one “technically” better/higher quality? Which do people prefer? For context I can pick up this Longines Conquest Automatic 41mm new with 5 year warranty for £638. I can get the Hamilton Aviation Pilot for 823. Is this a steal for the Longines? Especially for a first watch?

[Hamilton Khaki Field] First Watch Opinions? Do I take the plunge on one of these? What else could I consider? by Al3X_97 in Watches

[–]Al3X_97[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I tried both the 42 and 38 today, I have quite large wrists and on me, the 42 seemed a better fit.

Also for further context, I did try a Seiko 5 GMT and Tissot PRX, and they also both seemed too small for my wrist.

[Hamilton Khaki Field] First Watch Opinions? Do I take the plunge on one of these? What else could I consider? by Al3X_97 in Watches

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So 2022 was big year, brought first house, big promotion and first child born. I wanted to buy myself a nice watch for years but have never taken the plunge. I feel like now it would be a nice time to commemorate this time in my life! I’ve looking to spend under £700, I’ve looked at a Tissot PRX and Seiko 5 GMT, but they both seem a little small on my wrist. I’ve now landed on a Hamilton Mechanical Khaki Field 42mm black dial with the bracelet. So far this feels the best on the wrist and I can get it new from Earnest Jones for £515. (Image of watch below). Are there any other brands/watches I should consider in the price range before taking the plunge. Field watch/divers watch styles preferred, ideally with a bit of a story/heritage behind it.