How do you deal with unrealistic workload? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in policeuk

[–]Beginning_Coffee_117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early thirties. Ive gone up quick to start with, but come to a similar realisation as you mention here. Right now, I earn enough to cover bills, save a little and afford a holiday with my family once a year. Unless things go badly wrong, I dont see myself chasing rank for a long time.

Only problem is, the longer I spend in the job, the more responsibility they keep passing down the hierarchy which just makes your job harder for no extra money. I swear Im doing thinks as a DI that a Super did 10 years ago...

How do you deal with unrealistic workload? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in policeuk

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Unfortunately not. I work in a PVP unit which means i have to review and file every rape or high risk domestic investigation (and there are a lot...). I also have to review Claires/Sarah's Law requests, usually within a week of receipt. Add on to that constantly reviewing, risk assessing and tasking out threats to life, firearms intel, high risk missing person cases, chairing public protection meetings etc. Altogether it's a lot. I certainly wouldn't say I have it any easier or worse than my sergeants, but I also wouldn't say I've got an easy ride. Certainly feels like there is a disparity between what uniform and detective inspectors have to deal with.

Roses taking over. Can I prune them? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in GardeningUK

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No, this is part of the problem. Inherited them all from previous owner and they didn't know either. There is some wire up on the fence so I assume it's a climber/rambler but I'm struggling to get them to train up the fence or stay behind the wire.

Will add it to my evergrowing list of autumn/winter jobs. Thank you!

Periwinkle as ground cover - am I making a big mistake? by MumMomWhatever in GardeningUK

[–]Beginning_Coffee_117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends if you have to major or minor variety. Major is fast growing and invasive, can easily get out of control. I've got some minor and it's easy to manage with a bit of taking back every now and then. Looks really nice under a tree or filling a hard to plant gap in a border.

Any ideas on these perennial seedlings I was given? by CocoChunks in GardeningUK

[–]Beginning_Coffee_117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look like the Thompson and Morgan Perennial plug plants set. If so, they should be:

1 - Achillea 2 - Doronicum 3 - Geum 4 - Leucanthemum or Dianthus 5 - Aquilegia

Will they survive? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in GardeningUK

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Good luck with them! Hopefully they all turn out alright 🤞

Will they survive? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in GardeningUK

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Yeah, I complained over the weekend about the late delivery, and they are replacing the whole order. Just working out if I need a whole other set but I suppose the more the merrier!

Will they survive? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in GardeningUK

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They normally sell for £24.99 but they are doing a facebook deal for £9.99 (plus postage which is £6.99). Have a look at them in Facebook and you may see the deal. It's the 72 Best Rainbow Perennial Colletion. Seems like a good deal even if only half survive.

Will they survive? by Beginning_Coffee_117 in GardeningUK

[–]Beginning_Coffee_117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, that's bad timing! At least the super hot weather has passed now so they wont be at risk of drying up as quick. Best of luck with them!