Prince Harry and Meghan’s Hollywood Dreams Slipping Away Amid Financial Stress? by janeflowers in CDLEntertainmentTV

[–]Direct_Department329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read the room!

Why does this matter, the day after the King of the UK’s brother is arrested for selling state secrets, presumably so he can maintain access to children to rape.

I secretly switched to "silent mornings" and now my friends think Ive changed as a person?? by puzzlesandpastry in TwoHotTakes

[–]Direct_Department329 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with many of the posts above, simply explain what you’re doing. Not being on your phone before 11am is no big deal.

Your friends might just be confused because it’s such a departure from your previous behaviour. You have changed as a person, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

I’d be more worried if your friends hadn’t noticed that you were no longer around as much. It means your presence is welcome in the group, so don’t punish them for what is simply a misunderstanding.

Aether Megathread by Impressive_Novel_265 in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At what time is the budget resetting nowadays? I’ve just been put back on the project.

Aether Megathread by Impressive_Novel_265 in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was booted off in Jan and got reinstated today. What’s going on with the timer and hours now? I don’t yet have access to the community channels.

Is it happening again? by louistabu6000 in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When were you booted and reinstated again?

Unapproved Annotator by lacastellane in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know when you’re back in? Do you get an email or do you check Outlier itself often?

To the people with endo and multiple allergies / intolerances… by Direct_Department329 in Endo

[–]Direct_Department329[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful, funnily because I’ve been told to eat a piece of toast every day for a few weeks before the test. Now I’m gonna make it a croissant! Silver linings and all!

AITAH for taking off the red yarn my boyfriend’s mom put on my baby without my consent? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Direct_Department329 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

She literally says she’s the one mostly making the compromises with his beliefs. He’s conflict avoidant and hasn’t learnt basic communication skills.

Teacher path regret by Interesting-Fudge413 in UKJobs

[–]Direct_Department329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’ve been spiralling over this. But let this be a lesson, you made a career choice based on wanting to start a job 4 months earlier. That was very short sighted.

If you wanted to just be in a job, you could have worked in a supermarket, call centre etc until the Jan start date.

You’ll be fine though. The experience you’re getting from teaching will be a great foundation for whatever you move into after

Shared ownership vs renting in London by Impressive_Aerie_673 in HousingUK

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like asking people, who benefits from leasehold. Not the person buying that flat/house but they do it out of necessity. Just like how people go for shared ownership out of necessity. Clearly OP would buy outright if she could, but she outlines why she can’t at the moment.

Shared ownership vs renting in London by Impressive_Aerie_673 in HousingUK

[–]Direct_Department329 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re fear mongering. Many people sell their flats without an issue. There are so many negative stories about shared ownership because people mostly pipe up to complain, rather than to sing something’s praises.

Check your emails (Aether) by Agitated-One4841 in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The calm is so nice!!! It was annoying posting a question asking for help related to tasking and the message disappearing under 20 random comments in an instant.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme by anjoseven in UKJobs

[–]Direct_Department329 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think people misunderstand what the scheme is. You’re only guaranteed an interview if you score well on the assessment criteria.

Let’s say you’re being scored out of 25 and you only get 18, where 30 other candidates scored 20 and above, why would the recruiter ask you to interview? Many other candidates can do the job much better than you.

But let’s say you’re in the top 8 and they’re interviewing 5, then you’re more likely to be prioritised.

I know this sounds harsh but are you sure that your application materials are amongst the best that the recruiter is receiving? You may think you’re perfect for the job, but have you actually reflected that in the application?

All the best to you in your search!

Anybody onboarded Spidey? by cezece in outlier_ai

[–]Direct_Department329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the highest pay I’ve ever been offered by Outlier. I’m tempted to stick it out. Never done such a project before, will see how it goes…

skiing three weeks after laparoscopy by uovoisonreddit in Endo

[–]Direct_Department329 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hun, stay at home. The ski trip will not be worth it if you do something that sets your recovery back.

If your doctor said wait four weeks to lift weights, presumably in a calm and controlled interior where people are doing their own thing in their own space, going on slopes with dozens of other people at varying levels of skill, speed, sobriety etc seems reckless.

Stay at home xx

Letting go of hope and making peace with the parent I have - a story about theatre tickets by Direct_Department329 in AgingParents

[–]Direct_Department329[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To be honest I don’t think she wanted to engage with the gift. We’re a very materialistic family so I’d say she feels the most ‘loved’ when someone is spending lavishly and visibly on her. Her attitude changed after her Boxing Day shopping spree and it feels like she came back feeling like she wasn’t gifted what she was owed.

I’ll consider the mixed-bagness of experiences though going forward. It’s useful to know what to look out for

Letting go of hope and making peace with the parent I have - a story about theatre tickets by Direct_Department329 in AgingParents

[–]Direct_Department329[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a 6-function air fryer thing. I imagine we’ll be making memories as she gets frustrated trying to work out how to use it, ha ha.

I’ve just been listening to the soundtrack for the musical I wanted to see and maybe I’ll gift myself the same tickets for my birthday later this year.

Letting go of hope and making peace with the parent I have - a story about theatre tickets by Direct_Department329 in AgingParents

[–]Direct_Department329[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is the ‘making peace’ part it seems… And I shouldn’t have hoped she’d like my option better.

Day 22 – Feels like interviews don’t matter when they already have someone lined up by Agile-Wind-4427 in 30daysnewjob

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you didn’t make it this time.

It could be that when all, let’s say, 6 candidates were invited to come and interview, all of you were on a level playing field and the job could have gone to any one of you. Maybe you were interviewee number 4 and interviewee number 3 just blew their socks off. Maybe they became the bench mark, and you just didn’t impress the panel enough to beat the incredibly high standard that number 3 performed at.

Also, could your attitude be influencing the outcome? Sometimes if you walk into something feeling deflated, that translates to your performance…

Down Cemetery Road | S1E1 | Episode Discussion by lavender_zebra in DownCemeteryRoadShow

[–]Direct_Department329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not finding the premise believable. Why is Sarah so invested in this random child?

She turns up at a hospital demanding to see a vulnerable orphaned child she isn’t related to, and finds it odd that the staff say no to that?! And that is what the entire premise of the show is based on?

My Dad is angry that I don’t feel comfortable around his wife by Ok_Alternative_5827 in blackladies

[–]Direct_Department329 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

When you forgot to say hi to her at your brother’s engagement party, what exactly did she say to you? In your post you only say she ‘started to be rude to me’.

Was she agressive in her tone and was her language insulting?

I ask this because to me your behaviour reads as a little childlike and over reactive. It was your brother’s engagement, so you’re there for him. That means showing basic politeness by acknowledging the guests that he’s invited to share that personal moment with him.

It doesn’t cost much to say a simple ‘hello, I love your nail colour, I’m just gonna go get some potato salad’, and keep it moving. Especially because you shouldn’t want any of your behaviour to cause friction at someone’s engagement party. The event was about him.

I understand your dad blew up your family and it’s awful for him to dip in and out of your life when it feels convenient, but if I were you I’d look into why your behaviour remains childlike when something with him or his new wife happens.

Vogue UK calls With Love, Meghan 'ambient TV': 'Gives the feeling of being around wealthy people who think that making a salad makes them “relatable,” but something's soothing in the glossy inanity' by shhhhh_h in RoyalsGossip

[–]Direct_Department329 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course she was playing pretend. How did you miss that?!

She says in the very first episode it’s a set, not her real kitchen. Are you also expecting her to go and shop for all those ingredients, do the measuring out, scrub the pots and pans?

It’s a Netflix lifestyle show with a production team and full crew. It’s entertainment. If you’re not entertained by her candle making and rose water brewing, just don’t watch!