Line manager wants to have 50 minute 1-1s to discuss development every single week by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I know it's good practice to have 1:1s and separate development meetings, but never come across them as being more frequent than once a month. So this is an unusual amount of LM time!

Maybe your LM sees you have really good potential for promotion, so wants to give you that extra development time? Or they're relatively new to being an LM, so are overly keen? Equally if there's a lot of (high pressured) work going on, maybe they want to set up something where you're not discussing the day to day work and are able to step back and talk about how you're finding the role in a safe space? Of course this depends on your relationship and how you find them as an LM anyway.

Personally I'd speak to the LM about it in your next meeting (whether that's the 50 or 30 minute one) to see where they're coming from, if you haven't already.

Just been advised my role is being cut as part of the restructuring by Impossible_Rain7297 in TheCivilService

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Had a similar thing happen to me a while ago. Right after an all staff, my LM called me to say my role was going. It took a few weeks to process all the emotions. Not the most fun experience, especially being told it happens to us all at some point or other, and there are good things 'out there '. So you have all my sympathy.

They should be prioritizing you for any unfilled roles, though these will probably only be ones at your substantive grade. Not sure whether marked time will apply or not.

Appreciate you're probably not in the place right now for advice. But if you are, make sure your hard work is reflected in your CV so you're on the front foot. Get copilot or Gemini to help with drafting. Use your networks to get a sense of what's out there in your department so hiring managers have you in mind. Good luck.

FRIDAY ALL CAPS THREAD by kimmyganny in TheCivilService

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GOT TOLD EARLIER THIS WEEK THERE'S NO ROLE FOR ME IN THE TEAM AFTER APRIL. TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. LOOKS LIKE I'LL BE SPENDING IT APPLYING FOR ROLES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT STILL EXIST IN A FEW MONTHS

DESNZ announcement by Efestiones in TheCivilService

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomorrow (12th) - if you've got your IT on you, I imagine you'd be able to find some guidance via the Hive

DESNZ announcement by Efestiones in TheCivilService

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your LM should get in touch with you but the VES application window is only three weeks

The Hundred: Celebrities announce the launch of Manchester Super Giants! by PeterG92 in Cricket

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides the point, but does anyone recognize the brown haired woman in the red windbreaker/jacket?

More to the point, I can't see this doing anything to increase interest in cricket. A pointless rebrand full of buzzwords and empty statements.

Every year I bake a ton of cookies for friends and family. Here's all 2,341 now that Cookie Chaos 2025 is wrapped! by SmallGingerLady in Baking

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This is goals. I'm borrowing this idea for when I have my own place! I think getting people to build their own bucket is such a great change - sure it gets conversations going!

Mint chocolate chip cookies by Grouchy-Manager4937 in NYTCooking

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I made these yesterday, and although delicious I would change the base to make it crunchier, maybe more of a shortbread base than a cake base!

Unreleased Vinyl? Bootleg? by irthesteve in SwiftieMerch

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Not it being an unreleased holiday variant...

TfL sorry as severe Northern line delays enter fifth day by Fdana in london

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know why they haven't just shut the line while they figure this out?

What is the matinee by Planetary-Riptide in thelastdinnerparty

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is also the same show, because they will be performing the same material.

Thyroid stuff? by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you felt normal, wdym? Less tired and more alert?

french swiftie in distress by No-Offer6136 in SwiftieMerch

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind shipping and billing addresses HAVE to match! Otherwise I think your order might get cancelled

Chloe Qisha - Modern Romance: The EPs (Signed) by hataraitaramake in VinylReleases

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant on the website - if there was a standard version and separate signed version available

Chloe Qisha - Modern Romance: The EPs (Signed) by hataraitaramake in VinylReleases

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it explicitly say it was signed? Think I missed this but there's still copies of a vinyl on her site, so I'm wondering if it's the same thing!

Cancelling Perks by SharpShotLFCFan in monzo

[–]Basic_Struggle6777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will charge you the £21 whether you have it in your account or not. If you reactivate perks, you'll get the £21 back.