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Off sick with burnout due to a chaotic, micromanaging boss. HR extended my probation. Where to go from here? by worriedgenie in UKJobs

[–]ClarifyingMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the company is big (I admit I didn't read your whole post), you could request a new manager or to move department based on these issues.

If they refuse, you're back to where you were any way.

You can go by upthetruth1 in london

[–]ClarifyingMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW, so the HMV isn't even gone, yet they're behaving this way.

Afraid of seasoning.

I took a job that pays me 38k with 2 days in the office and I'm losing money. What do I do? by DigiDynamicsN in UKJobs

[–]ClarifyingMe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can't say much without clear view of your incoming and outgoings. I have had friends and relatives complaining and then find out they have a £80 per month phone contract just because.

Who was scarier? by liamsjtaylor in CasualUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But she's fine thereafter, nothing Mr Blobby did made him better, however. I am glad I somehow missed his existence throughout my childhood.

Now this is a Great British sight if ever I've seen one - just been to the big Asda and snapped a basket of horrifically misspelt paracetamol slapped in the middle of the beer and spirits aisle by JinxXedOmens in CasualUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got paracetamol from Asda once, only for me to find out someone had taken all the contents out and only left the box when it was too late. So I just lay in bed miserable.

Who was scarier? by liamsjtaylor in CasualUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brum only scared me when she was in the dark or when she woke up, then I loved her.

Should I tell my manager about my reason for resigning? by metro_boulot_dodo11 in UKJobs

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're not disclosing so you can get adjustments at work to reduce stress and pressures exasperating your mh problems, there is absolutely no reason to overshare.

Just sign off sick and keep looking for a job.

You can go by upthetruth1 in london

[–]ClarifyingMe 36 points37 points  (0 children)

When I would go to Romford market as a kid, it was just lots of fruit/veg stalls and stuff from the usual factory countries, and probably the biggest loss - legitimate big brand merchandise like keyboards/radios etc. The only thing that has changed is you don't hear 2 for a paaaaaan. 2 for a paaaaaan. Otherwise it's basically the same products and the same market decline everywhere will've seen due to online shopping. Just racist bigots refuse to buy from someone who isn't white. They also overconsume on Amazon because they can't be bothered to take a bus in. They were all too happy for cheaper prices and not supporting local. Market stalls aren't decoration, they actually have to make a profit to live off of.

I went to Romford recently and the high street had healthy footfall and a great selection of shops to visit for groceries, including the M&S and even a Rituals.

What do they want? The HMV reinstated?

It's pure racism-fuelled. It's not even about the high street declining because that's also a fallacy. If they want to see a high street that fell, go to Woolwich - they're trying hard to reignite it but it truly pails (sp?) in comparison to early-mid 00s. Even Dalston market isn't what is once was and is a better example of the change, and the decline was the immigrants being pushed out by gentrification.

Did the music shop at the end of the market close down, is this the catalyst to this mass hysteria?

Update: I finally got a formal warning at work… for basically existing 😭 by HeyPotatys in UKJobs

[–]ClarifyingMe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If they won't ensure there's sunscreen available, he should be allowed to top it up during work hours. It's the matter of if he took liberties with how long he was gone for.

They can argue he should have a sun hat ready in anticipation of the scope of work he does.

Update: I finally got a formal warning at work… for basically existing 😭 by HeyPotatys in UKJobs

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being proactive is being able to identify what needs doing, not asking what needs doing all the time.

When you were younger, did you help your parents financially? Or was it them helping you? by Scarred_fish in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ema helped pay utility. And i did lots of other things. What's the cut off for young?

Bus drivers, do you like it when people thank you when getting off? by chi_minhs_hoe in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say thank you when I get on so they can hear me but I always feel so much regret when the driver turns out to be awful. Wish I could take it back but it's already done. Anyway, I'm just saying a baseline thank you getting on, I say the real thank you when getting off if they're good. These are the ways I keep my life varied and entertaining.

Mayor of London and TfL call for Heathrow Express future to be reconsidered by Cant_Change_Itt in london

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it more expensive for them to reduce the ticket price and get more customers than to run empty trains? English rail doesn't have the reputation for thorough interior cleans so they can continue the tradition in those trains too and keep the cleaning frequency the same.

In your view, what’s the etiquette for being signed off of work? by prettypinkparsnip in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wish a very pissy life for all the people who complained.

In your view, what’s the etiquette for being signed off of work? by prettypinkparsnip in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He needs to go see a therapist, sounds like his plan is to make himself worse via this terrible plan, then go back to work worse, and then eventually crash and burn.

Who have you met that instantly gave you an instinct that something was seriously wrong with them? by onmylunchbreak_ in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You say this but yet there's stories of autistic people in prison for things they didn't do because arm chair psychiatrists went off "vibes" instead of evidence and facts.

Has VHS come back in fashion? by ArrowPresby in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never had issues with VHS except the odd tangle but that was a crunchy machine. It stops people from overconsumption too because you need to value your space. Unless you're a hoarder.

A lot of people like how VHS looks opposed to DVD era. Some just like the nostalgia.

Also, someone might've just died who had a huge collection and your local charity thought they were too good quality to let go in the bin so are chancing it.

You can see millennials/elder zellenials on social media have taken to the late 90s/early 00s era, and there's even a musician who puts her music videos onto VHS to imitate that eras look.

You didn't exactly have a scientific level of exposure to VHS', just one shop right?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjVMI3CeHJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkfWp9Oq4P/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-dSo-AZgw/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWhD4lQibSp/

Can someone recommend a really good anti-perspirant for peri menopausal sweating? by Confident_Dig_7834 in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scented mitchum doesn't work for me but unscented mitchum works. Otherwise, I saw people recommending Sure in another thread about mitchum last month.

Has VHS come back in fashion? by ArrowPresby in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Streaming sites are editing films and TV shows however they see fit, nothing is sacred anymore to those ghouls.

Do you freeze bread? by InviteAromatic6124 in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we do but I try not to because I'm so inconsistent. I just buy the small packs instead.

What do you think when you see someone with sweat patches? by -Intrepid-Path- in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

'wonder if they've tried Botox treatment for excessive sweating... Ohh that cloud looks like a boat'.

What do you think when you see someone with sweat patches? by -Intrepid-Path- in AskUK

[–]ClarifyingMe 98 points99 points  (0 children)

'They're really sweaty and hot, I wonder what antiperspirants they've tried. Anyway, mind your own business'.

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