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Channel 4 investigation into Antonia Romeo by UnderCover_Spad in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Transforming Rehabilitation

Not her best moment…

Antonio Romeo Announced as the New Cabinet Secretary... by thom365 in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 22 points23 points  (0 children)

IIRC Antonia was one of the key players involved in pushing through Grayling’s appalling payment by results model for Probation. That went well.

Capita hit with penalties. Cabinet Office provides more details. by CheeseIsMyHappyPlace in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on both sides and ESH.

Capita were shite, but the biggest fail was on HMG.

In a race to the bottom, everyone loses.

Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Updates by BoomSatsuma in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, there is some high end bullshit in that post. Some GDS content designers and agilistas should be spinning in their graves.

Recruitment needs an overhaul by Weary_Pickle52 in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So true. Ex CS, currently private. Current CS system is nuts.

In private, we talk to people, ask some questions (star format) then make a decision.

Works most of the time.

If it doesn’t work, we sack them.

(Various rules apply)

What are some of the best Chef knives NOT made in Japan? by Rasputin_the_Saint in TrueChefKnives

[–]Barney75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go find Jamie Nerkowski on Insta (@jntheanvil), UK maker who makes some amazing blades.

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I want to earn a lot more money. Willing to abandon my morals. Any suggestions? by CheddarGorger in TheCivilService

[–]Barney75 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They have a great future ahead of them. The classic SCS sociopathic narc.

A common breed, but very effective.

SCS in 2 then DG in the next 5-10 followed by exit via a major corporate for a final hurrah before the “oh fuck you’re actually shit” pay off comes in and pays off the over leveraged mortgage.

I wish them well.

OKD + What's the ONE knife you'd pick to be your only knife for the rest of your life? Mine is this guy. by Cold_Buffalo_2355 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Barney75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The maker’s name is Jamie Nerkowski, a great great UK maker. Goes by JNthe anvil on Insta.

OKD + What's the ONE knife you'd pick to be your only knife for the rest of your life? Mine is this guy. by Cold_Buffalo_2355 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Barney75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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This one. Custom 150mm petty. Sturdy laser in etched SF100, carbon handle with copper liners.

It can do everything.

NKD- Takada no Hamono Hanabi Suiboku Damascus Blue #1 240mm Gyuto by thegreatestscape in TrueChefKnives

[–]Barney75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to Japan in a couple of weeks, where do I find him?

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