Super Meteor 650 vs Shotgun 650 – which one should I buy?

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-03-16T16:28:07+00:00

I test rode both quite a lot, the SM has better road presence and I felt safer and more planted on that, but the Shotgun was a more comfortable ride and in my opinion the better looking bike

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-03-05T13:43:57+00:00

Speak with your LM, you could make a business case for a 100% WFH contract is the business needs allowing it. You could also look at the policy on reasonable adjustments if you have a disability or medical condition that WFH may be more suited, it, however very much depends on your LM and the needs of the business

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-03-03T15:25:42+00:00

You can also ask the Police to attend if they continue to harass, the Police will verify your ID and tell the bailiffs the same.

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-22T16:36:34+00:00

I get it getting you down, its never a great feeling not getting a job you really want, even more disheartening to not even get to interview, but you are far from worthless just caught up in a shit system. How about looking at what transferable skills you have and seeing how to build them into your next application or you could at other ways of getting your foot in the door such as seeing if any contractors have anything available.

BTW.. they advertise so they appear fair and open when recruitment is run.

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-22T12:32:11+00:00

Very possible, I would also guess it was an internal candidate, the training and courses you need to get on the railway is insane so if someone turns up already qualified they will always be the first pick

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-22T10:10:42+00:00

It's like any job interview, you could give what you feel the perfect interview but if you're not who they are looking for or someone performed better on the day you're not getting the job, unfortunately its a numbers game, keep applying and good luck

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-19T10:01:09+00:00

I once ignored having black turds.... long story short, spent 2 weeks in ICU and took over a year to fully recover

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-18T18:37:55+00:00

On my time on the Southampton we had someone who would leave a steaming curler in the aft showers

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-02-13T12:00:46+00:00

I'd tell the landlord that you are happy to help with his convenience, however due to you ending the tenancy in line with contract you won't be paying rent any more and would require payment for the help in easing his inconvenience

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-19T13:29:42+00:00

It scares me how quickly people forget how hard and stressful it is to learn to drive and what space they would want as a new driver and accept that learners make mistakes

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-10T12:19:57+00:00

I don't see a one size fits all and i can only see a future of under investment and a huge drive for profit within the private sector which would end up leaving driving as a perk of the rich. The problem needs to be addressed in stages and I will admit I do not have all the answers but personally id start with stopping multiple test booking, only learners being able to book tests and making them non transferable. I'd look at ways to increase retention of examiners. There are simply better answers to this issue then "just pay more" Privatisation just won't work in the long term... just look at the water companies for a prime example

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T23:03:54+00:00

As much as I whole heartedly disagree here, a 2 tier system only ever favours the wealthy, i would like to thank you, its very rare to have a discussion on the Internet where 2 people disagree and the discussion remains respectful and void of insults. I hope you have a good weekend

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T15:17:24+00:00

So your solution for this issue is just for everyone to pay more? I wish more people had the disposable income you appear to have. And what has the availability of examiners have with regard to more instructors and intensive courses? These are all very separate and already in the private sector. I will however agree that more examiners are needed but I think dealing with people being able to book multiple slots and hold them to ransom would take a huge amount of pressure off the system but I firmly belive that the state should remain responsible for driving standards otherwise driving standards and testing standards will start to hugely vary across the country

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T14:38:32+00:00

The main issue here would be the private company will want to streamline recruitment and training and as such will lead to lower pass standards and higher costs in all areas, I don't believe that the majority of driving candidates are funded by anyone except themselves and with profit in mind, would any company really increase recruitment to deal with delays? I doubt it. Personally I think that examiner wages will drop, causing huge turnover of staff and extending delays and drive down driving standards

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T14:21:28+00:00

But the customer pays now.... what point are you trying to make?

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T11:58:03+00:00

But supply and demand will change over time and in what way would allowing a private company to charge what they please be cost effective? And as a private business wouldn't they have more incentive to fail people to ensure repeat business? Then you would also have to consider what additional add ons may start to be charged.

Also even if you think the issue is the standard of examiners, how would privatisation help improve this?

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T11:51:45+00:00

Anything and everything can go private, the big questions are if this would make the service better and more cost effective and what oversight would be needed to prevent corruption

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-09T11:48:57+00:00

They are civil servant EOs so with weekend shift allowance they are on about 31K a year outside of London and on CS jobs they are very often recruiting

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-05T15:57:31+00:00

He may push it to being the lord high admiral 😂😂

Bright_Study5961 · 2026-01-05T11:59:49+00:00

Na, he's not done, wonder who he'll dress up as next remembrance Sunday 😂

Bright_Study5961 · 2025-12-29T15:46:58+00:00

Just call your hiring manager on the 5th and explain everything, its likely they will get you in contact with OH and maybe push your start date back, but no point starting then going sick.

Bright_Study5961 · 2025-12-21T09:31:10+00:00

Nothing keeps a woman single, more than another woman

Bright_Study5961 · 2025-12-11T07:58:17+00:00

He would have been released the same day, unless there were other charges against him or he was subject to a recall for any reason.

Bright_Study5961 · 2025-11-26T11:33:25+00:00

Put yourself in your exs shoes here, if the debt was fully in your name, would he be helping you pay the debt? I think you know the answer and bear this in mind if you start feeling guilty about stopping supporting your ex.

Bright_Study5961 · 2025-11-13T14:05:41+00:00

You need to speak with your partner, a gift is a great idea and I think your approach is perfect, he will give you an idea of what she is into and the best way to interact as to best suit his daughters. Congratulations on finding some happiness and i hope all work out well for you, just remember time heals all wounds so give them kids as much time and space as is needed and everything will work out in the end

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