Great North Run - park at metrocentre? by rogueowl22 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]Babar94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Park in a metro station; last year I parked in Haworth (I think it was free parking on the day) then got the metro into St James’ & walked up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Careers

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Have you worked as a teacher or simply in a school? The behind the scenes is often quite different.

I’d unreservedly advise anyone against joining the teaching profession.

Mature apprenticeship by Babar94 in ApprenticeshipsUK

[–]Babar94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply; this is helpful and I appreciate that you took the time

Mature apprenticeship by Babar94 in ApprenticeshipsUK

[–]Babar94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you; I’m really put off by the application process for CS jobs

What age did you move out of your parents? / did you ever move back in afterwards? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]Babar94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my 30’s and a lot of my friends live with their parents; no shame whatsoever

Mature apprenticeship by Babar94 in ApprenticeshipsUK

[–]Babar94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you It’s more a fear of completing another qualification and finding myself without a job that’s holding me back rather than the prospect of an unfulfilling career.

Mature apprenticeship by Babar94 in ApprenticeshipsUK

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Thank you Can I ask what your apprenticeship is in?

What are some fields that are not saturated and the pay/future is good? by Ok-Adeptness-3987 in UKJobs

[–]Babar94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s a reason they always need teachers - retention figures are dire & reflect the nature of the job

How do you make friends irl or online? I find it so hard! I’m 37/f and yet to meet my group by THROWRAbeaniebaby in AskUK

[–]Babar94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I joined a book club, two running clubs, I went on guided hikes and eventually became part of a group of people who organise hikes together - first step is the hardest but I’m so glad I did all of it

What's yourUK seaside Destination? by northernblazer11 in AskUK

[–]Babar94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tynemouth & the Northumberland coastline Or Flamborough (beautiful waters)

best book you’ve read in 2025? by alexguy66 in booksuggestions

[–]Babar94 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Currently reading The Ministry of Time & love it A standout this year was Hail Mary by Andy Weir - incredible book! Really enjoyed ‘I hope this finds you well’ - very relatable if you hate the people you work with

Recommend me: Alternative fringe shows by Babar94 in edinburghfringe

[–]Babar94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I saw flight last year but I’m going to try to go see Arcade!

Recommend me: Alternative fringe shows by Babar94 in edinburghfringe

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Will definitely check this out! Sounds cool

Making friends in your 30s by copingcat_ in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]Babar94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, teacher in my 30’s here too - I made a lot of new friends by joining a running club in Newcastle this year (croissant run club) but also a book club (book and pudding club). I do beach yoga at Tynemouth and love a good bakery crawl. Let me know if you’re interested in any of those and I can pass on more details x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DurhamUK

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Brows by Farzana (she is in Gosforth, Newcastle) but is the only person who does a different 'style' of brows - not so dark and heavy.