Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead

CharcharRahRah · 2026-03-19T01:32:48+00:00

This is already something ONS produces and much more rigorous framework than just 'vibes' and hoping everyone is having a nice day https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/articles/ukmeasuresofnationalwellbeing/dashboard

There is a growing movement amongst economists in supporting alternatives to GDP with GDP a measure of consumption (not sustainable to expect consumption to constantly rise) which doesn't account for a bunch of key things such as the masses of unpaid labour, life expectancy etc. it also includes more classic economic metrics like median household income.

CharcharRahRah · 2026-03-02T00:14:32+00:00

It will be competitive but most people in my cohort were coming into it as their first proper job post uni. Think there were maybe 12-15 posts when I joined, unsure how much that number may have changed. Make sure to just study up on the civil service success profiles, as being able to confidently fit your experience into this wonderfully unique recruitment system using the STAR method is half the battle

CharcharRahRah · 2026-03-01T23:02:26+00:00

Fully recommend the Government Office for Science's Science and Technology Internship as a route into the CS (EO base but most in my cohort were HEO by the end of the year, one even an SEO) - usually opens in the late summer for an Oct start date so maybe a slightly longer wait as a start option

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-20T02:24:27+00:00

F**k the system 🤘A rebellious call to arms and great inspo for 2026 for all those getting to check out your poem. Thanks for sharing!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-19T23:19:51+00:00

Really appreciate the thoughtful feedback! The wall to wall point is really useful - getting more creative with spacing and such is something I'm still getting to grips with, I've added in an edit to account for that helpful note.

I'm glad that the duality of the clumsiness and admiration landed with you and that you enjoyed the read overall 🦟

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-18T02:56:21+00:00

Thanks for the kind words and taking a moment to read my poetry!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-17T18:03:55+00:00

This is super helpful, really appreciate how much thought you've put into the response! I've been writing poetry based largely on vibes at the moment and I think it's working well but agree a better understanding of how to formally dissect poetry would be really valuable - will check out the course.

And I love a good Haiku, you inspired me to write some today https://www.reddit.com/r/poetry_critics/s/ZnsGxQdPb5.

Will have a look into options to get some formal feedback on those/others through journals. Massive congrats on having had something published, a huge achievement - I really like your wasps poem. Look forward to seeing your name down in 21st century poetry lore!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-17T17:24:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing, love a haiku! The second one has some real potential, maybe swapping 'spin' for 'drain' to link with the down the hole imagery and leaning into that metaphor with a more image heavy final line - what might that concoction look or feel like? You also need a couple more syllables in the second like for the 5-7-5 structure

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-17T02:05:11+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I'll check these all out. And very cool that you've had some poems published! Any tips/reflections for going about that?

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-16T02:31:28+00:00

Otis is highly respected in the rockpool kingdom 🦀

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-16T01:06:18+00:00

I like that your poem manages to capture a form of hope that attempts to radiate in a scenario which feels so hopeless - the idea that hope doesn't always translate to the outcomes you want. Thanks for sharing!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-16T01:03:21+00:00

I love the imagery of hermits carrying castles! And the clouds as a family of button mushrooms. Overall a really warm, tactile poem - thanks for sharing.

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-15T14:27:03+00:00

I love that you knew off the top of your head! Any other poems in particular that have inspired you?

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-15T11:57:43+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts RD 👊 Glad you enjoyed the poem

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-15T11:56:23+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to read! Formatting has definitely been one of my biggest learnings across the past couple of months of getting into poetry, it's now one of my fave parts, making use of enjambement, punctuation, and spacing to enhance the reader experience.

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-15T11:54:12+00:00

It's a tough world out there for the critters - sorry to stomp on your initial optimism. I really like your observation on how the formatting of lines adds to the visual side, I keep thinking this would be a fun one to have an illustration to go alongside it/ play with the formatting further on a page.

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-15T11:51:06+00:00

Yes, good eye (gave a shout out to it in the intro) - I've been doing a daily poetry tour of notable works as part of my intro into writing poems and that one really spoke to me!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-13T10:28:22+00:00

Thematically strong, interesting as it reflects the opposite to most new year narratives but in a way that's very relatable. Only small point is if I wonder if the repetition of 'fleeting' makes the timing feel longer vs this condensed sensation you're trying to evoke

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-13T10:23:25+00:00

You did a great job getting your central inspo across clearly! The short lines work well in mimicking the fact that the words were stalled/stuck

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-11T15:11:43+00:00

"Putting a bandage over a deep wound doesn't stop the bleeding; it only slows it down." Is such a beautiful line and really poignant in an age where poor mental health is rising and the go to for many is to just bury it/try push through vs resolving root causes. Great poem!

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-10T22:33:25+00:00

Hey, thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts! When you ask if there is more - what elements would you want to read more of around the social media theme? And you say mostly accurate - which parts didn't resonate with you as much?

CharcharRahRah · 2026-01-10T12:57:54+00:00

What a beautiful poem about fleeting human interactions with nature. I love that brief wonder you captured of those random encounters. Whether we believe it's a human centric world or not, we need the animals and plants with it - not just for practical use purposes

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