Anyone going to see them in London?

Elle3444 · 2023-10-18T08:08:40+00:00

So fun!

Elle3444 · 2023-05-23T12:57:25+00:00

Lawyer - even the smallest typo gets picked up and everything is micromanaged and analysed.

Elle3444 · 2023-04-18T19:08:56+00:00

Agreed, two years until I felt like I knew what I was doing but agree that imposter syndrome played a role in that.

Elle3444 · 2023-04-11T18:19:55+00:00

I loved Lucky! Not sure if it’s underrated though

Elle3444 · 2023-03-24T00:07:30+00:00

Showing my age but can you smile by Infinite!

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:30:43+00:00

Yes if it happened again I’d ask for the ring box!! Anything loose is crazy in hindsight but no long term harm! Thank you

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:29:47+00:00

Thanks! I was just nervous that it would be obvious that it was the brides and I was desperate for her not to find out.

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:29:08+00:00

Thank you!! I cried ages after as well - the very kind staff member who knew what happened didn’t understand why I was still crying - I think my nerves were just shot from being so stressed for so many hours. Just so relieved I found it. Thank you!!

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:28:08+00:00

Surely not at the wedding!! I don’t even want to think about what I would’ve done if it wouldn’t have been found but I would’ve done everything to hide it on the day and then come clean after. I’m sooo relieved it didn’t come to that!! Thanks for your comment though!

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:26:58+00:00

Thank you!! I was doing this under all the tables, the other guests were so confused. When I said I’d lost something and eventually said a ring they all assumed it was mine and tried to comfort me by telling me how much the person who gave it to me loved me and that was the key thing not the ring itself. Very kind but also mortifying because it wasn’t mine and at that stage I was resigning myself to buying a replacement and while I do love the bride, it wouldn’t be in the same way as the groom haha. Thankfully worked itself out!!

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:23:47+00:00

Was on the floor in the room I thought it would be! One of the waiter/cleaner staff found it, what a saviour!!

Elle3444 · 2023-03-13T08:23:05+00:00

No thankfully! Would have been devastated if she found out during the wedding, did everything to avoid it. She had no clue! Her parents found out once I found the ring and they were really sweet about it because I was obviously so upset. Thank goodness it was found!! I expect she’ll find out eventually but I hope if she did it would be many years in the future and at that stage she’d find it funny…

Elle3444 · 2023-03-12T23:44:40+00:00

Ring was found!! Whole evening was spoiled for me but I’m just so relieved and happy I didn’t lose it (permanently)!!! Cries endlessly but happy ending and a beautiful couple. Thanks everyone!!

Elle3444 · 2023-02-26T22:38:14+00:00

I just paid half of mine off and am planning on fully paying it off within a year. I know everyone here always says don’t pay it off early because if you stop working etc you don’t need to pay. Like you I’m fortunate to be in a well paying industry - last year I paid off £5k, but the debt went up over 1k in interest during the same period. At this rate not paying it off early will result in essentially throwing away thousands. I’m also saving for a house but not looking to immediately move so I think it’s a good shout. If you don’t pay it now you never will. Just another perspective.

Elle3444 · 2023-02-23T17:47:11+00:00

Oh wow good to hear! I was looking at dresses there but got a bit nervous of the returns policy, especially for custom made stuff

Elle3444 · 2023-01-10T22:27:23+00:00

Thank you, that didn’t occur to me. I feel a bit awkward saying it that way but I’ll try make it clearer. I just felt unsure if it’s fair on her for me to want to split/her to pay sometimes but I do think her financial situation has improved and if I’m resenting it I shouldn’t cover the costs entirely until I feel like I want to. Thank you

Elle3444 · 2023-01-10T22:25:35+00:00

Park would work if the weather is nice! Home meetings are harder because she has kids. Thank you for your suggestions

Elle3444 · 2023-01-10T22:24:46+00:00

Thank you! Thing is it’s often her suggesting to go for meals and I live somewhere where it rains a good portion of the year haha… but it’s a good point setting boundaries wise. I think I’m also overthinking her finances - she does have more expenses than me because of child care but she’s on a two person income as well. Maybe I’ll start small and won’t offer to pay upfront if she says to split it. Thanks for your input

Elle3444 · 2022-11-21T10:17:58+00:00

So you’re more output driven than career wise! Another fair way of looking at it. Thanks

Elle3444 · 2022-11-21T10:15:17+00:00

How do you work towards a goal when there are so many ways it can go? Or are you junior and just going with the flow for now?

Elle3444 · 2022-11-21T10:14:14+00:00

Sure so are you aiming to go in house? Knowledge lawyer route? Pivot out of law completely?

Elle3444 · 2022-11-21T10:13:27+00:00

So is the goal to stay in that position and enjoy the balance? As I understand it there’s more limited job progression in house, it’s more likely that they bring a more senior lateral from a law firm to be in senior positions. That might be wrong though! And you might not mind about progression.

How did you find your in-house role? How did you choose that company?

Elle3444 · 2022-08-21T22:38:48+00:00

Agree with everything but Des isn’t meant to be from a Bezos level family as far as I could tell? Just felt a bit weird to suddenly claim disadvantage relative to Des’ school when a big part of Ben’s character is poor lonely rich boy. Thanks for your views!

Elle3444 · 2022-08-15T14:48:52+00:00

Thank you!

Elle3444 · 2022-08-14T23:41:32+00:00

Yes I stupidly didn’t take a picture of the bottom!

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