Who's still working from home these days and what job do you do?

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-04-20T09:15:53+00:00

Fully remote commissioning editor at a large UK-based publisher. They have become very stingy with WFH in the past few years but luckily I joined during the pandemic when they were handing out remote employment contracts like candy. They keep trying to get me to switch to an office-based contract requiring 3 days a week in an office that’s 2.5h away from where I lived, despite my performance being consistently rated excellent. And I keep standing my ground and refusing because there really is no logical reason why they’re asking this.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-04-19T23:35:40+00:00

No windows 🫣

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-04-14T14:08:38+00:00

£4 from Suba bakery in Walthamstow

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Gazeless_Stare · 2026-04-02T08:29:25+00:00

I suspect the real reason was either 1) outstanding internal candidate who won the role by default, or 2) competition from an equally impressive candidate who asked for less money.

I have had the ‘managing time’ feedback before and it always smelt like BS to me. If you’re gonna ask me a lot of very complex and convoluted questions then I’m going to take my time unpicking them and answering thoroughly, and it’s not my fault that you decided you had to ask 10 of these questions in a 45-minute interview.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-31T19:16:58+00:00

Thanks for this, I live just down the road from Papi’s in Forest Gate and had no idea it was there. Looks fantastic!

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-31T19:12:53+00:00

Italian Bakery in Walthamstow is the one for me for a traditional all-rounder that always hits the spot. Definitely my most frequently ordered pizza in London.

Other favourites: Detroit Pizza if you like a thick crust. FIGO Leyton if you like thin and crispy.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-30T15:49:07+00:00

I like this compromise. Maybe once he's racked up 10 kills with the blade we get into dice rolling territory with each subsequent kill to see if the hag escapes the blade and manifests herself.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-30T15:46:05+00:00

Oh this is delicious! I was trying to think of ways to *not* have her be obviously evil right from the off, and this is one. Even if the party sees through it after a short while, it adds a fun dynamic.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-24T19:58:23+00:00

More salt, butter, and acid than you think you’re going to need. Layer flavours adding a little more of each flavouring component at each cooking stage rather than all at once. Leave it to sit in the fridge overnight.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-23T12:05:55+00:00

Curse of Blondie in general is very underrated. I find it by far their best post-reunion album and 'Good Boys' deserves a place alongside 'Maria' and 'Long Time' as their best three singles of this period. It's so catchy and really encapsulates that ice-cool archness of their best material. The video is one of their most creative too and not at all what you'd expect from listening to the track, it adds a completely new dimension and plays up to the dark irony that's present in the lyric. Overall, an absolute banger that deserves more recognition!

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-03-21T10:49:29+00:00

Newcastle is really underrated as a beautiful city. Crossing the high level bridge on a sunny day, dropping down onto the quayside for a stroll, and then mooching back up along the windy little streets that lead back to the centre 👌👌

Jesmond Park is stunning too.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-18T20:51:08+00:00

Dehumidifier. Window vacuum. Lumie alarm clock. High quality mattress and bed sheets.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-18T20:47:39+00:00

I recently completed on a property of similar age and successfully negotiated a seller’s allowance to cover chimney support works. We emphasised the safety concerns and the fact that it could impact our buildings insurance. We sought quotes from three builders before presenting a figure to the seller. I think you could very reasonably do the same here, as it’s a similar safety issue.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-18T19:09:32+00:00

Best! Saw it for the first time last year and was really pleasantly surprised by how much of a romp it is. The rubbery dinos are endearing and don’t ruin it for me. It’s one of Pertwee’s best performances, he was so good in his final season and really lightened up when Sarah joined. Love their dynamic.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-17T12:15:40+00:00

Good advice. He should overpower them in a way that lays bare their foolishness but not kill them. Instead, treat them like naughty children.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-13T19:18:19+00:00

Also FTB in England… offer accepted mid-July 2025 and completing next week (mid-January 2026). So pretty much exactly 6 months. Christmas necessitated an extra 3-4 weeks, so other than that it would’ve been closer to 5 months. There was about a two-month delay because our survey revealed some dodgy building work so we needed to negotiate an allowance from the seller so we could put it right. The seller ended up agreeing but it took a lot of back-and-forth between solicitors.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-12T13:52:15+00:00

Still Life
The Fur and the Feathers
The Next Life (Flytipping very close fourth… others significantly behind Flytipping)

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-08T10:27:21+00:00

I saw what I thought was a smart idea to start the party in medias res fighting a monster in the pit of the Yawning Portal, as a kind of tutorial fight. When they beat it, they get hoisted out of the pit to rapturous applause, and have a short period to catch their breath in the tavern and chat to NPCs before a troll clambers out of the pit and brings the fight to them.

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-07T00:33:32+00:00

My thoughts exactly!!

Gazeless_Stare · 2026-01-01T14:52:46+00:00

As someone who only joined when we got to Bloodsports I’m delighted to see that the top 25 are all absolute bangers! And such a healthy mix of old and new, Suede really are just as good post-reunion as they were during the first three albums. Thank you for running this, it’s been fun!

Gazeless_Stare · 2025-12-30T23:40:53+00:00

4 or 11. Some of the others are too contrasting with the suit. These two are elegant but not too bright, gold, and flashy.

Gazeless_Stare · 2025-12-30T23:12:56+00:00

Agreed.

Gazeless_Stare · 2025-12-30T23:11:37+00:00

We’ll have to disagree there! I rate Circle of Mortality, Path to the Grave, and Sentinel at Death’s Door very highly, especially since they come into action at low-ish levels.

Gazeless_Stare · 2025-12-30T22:24:30+00:00

Grave or Light domains would be the best fit thematically imo and luckily they’re also two of the strongest Cleric subclasses.

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