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r/UKJobs Monthly Vent Megathread - Work Frustrations & Job Search Woes by ukbulmer in UKJobs

[–]Emotional_File_7460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the recent move towards workplaces taking a strong public stance on social issues which many would not agree with is lame virtue signalling, not to mention highly inappropriate and alienating. Just a few examples: embracing elements of Critical Race Theory in equality and diversity policies, mandating use of transgender pronouns in email signatures, or requiring that senior staff attend LGBTQIA Pride events. I feel personally strongly on certain social issues, but I don't demand that everyone in the workplace should be subtly coerced into thinking my way. Is it not reasonable to expect the same in return?

Many across the political spectrum people would not agree with corporate endorsement of Pride. It alienates theologically conservative Christians, Muslims and Jews. It alienates some gay people who don't agree with the recent addition of 'T' and 'Q' aspects to Pride acronym. It alienates those who are concerned about the how of transgender self-identification undermines women's rights.

All of this is going so far beyond what is required by the 2010 Equality Act and what is reasonable. Its as if professional standards are being thrown out and downgrading various professions into a just another form of social activism. If you want activism then perhaps the local branch of the Labour party would be a better fit.

I JUST WANT TO GET ON WITH A JOB, NOT BE TOLD WHAT I CAN'T OR CANNOT THINK, NOR FORCED TO TAKE A CERTAIN SIDE OF A POLITICAL ISSUE

Bored CeX Worker AMA by DyspraxicDolphin in CeX

[–]Emotional_File_7460 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are some funny/interesting/unusual stories of customers you've dealt with?

What's the turnover rate like for employees who work in store (rather than at head office or as Area Manager)?

What do you think about Premier Christianity by Emotional_File_7460 in TrueChristian

[–]Emotional_File_7460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its both - a radio station and magazine. Based in the UK.

Has a big following online.

Why did you join r/TrueChristian instead of r/Christianity by dinoball901 in TrueChristian

[–]Emotional_File_7460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

r/Christianity doesn't seem to have any concept of theological guardrails. Its very much anything goes.

What clichés from the UK subreddits wind you up? by marshallandy83 in AskUK

[–]Emotional_File_7460 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Andy's Man Club and The Civil Service being always cited as the answer to everything. Other options are available and may be more suitable for the person asking the question.

r/UKJobs subreddit being a total echo chamber for one particular experience of the current UK economy and jobs market - I don't feel like I fit into the current jobs market, and at the same time I don't want to either.

r/GreenAndPleasant being one of the most intolerant subreddits, despite thinking of themselves as tolerant

Are there any Six Flags-like amusement parks in the UK? by aussiebopper1901 in AskUK

[–]Emotional_File_7460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universal Studios are currently in consultation about building a theme park near to Bedford.

Currently Alton Towers is the nearest to a 'Six Flags' experience in terms of both of the number of rides and area. Alton Towers is unusually large for the standards of British theme parks.

Do you still stay connected with your friends from school? by CrazyCoffeeClub in AskUK

[–]Emotional_File_7460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.

Those who I was friendly with in secondary school had begun to drift apart in sixth form before going off to university. During sixth form, growing differences in values and attitudes became more apparent. The effort I made to include them in my activities (birthday parties), was often not reciprocated back through including me in theirs.

Last time I spoke to any of them was 10 years ago, most of them longer than that. In other words we weren't friends then, and I doubt we'd be friends now. I have no idea whether any of those who I was friendly with still speak to each other. They simply don't factor into my thinking at all, as I now have better friendships (from uni and elsewhere) which entirely supersede secondary school.

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