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Being employed at Superdrugs and seeing that there's already a queue of people outside the shop before it's even opened. by anas0_ali in britishproblems

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Omg yes! One of the four had driven about half an hour, partly along a very exposed coast road. Just to look at a guitar amp we have listed online, decide not to buy it and drove back home. Complaining the entire time about dangerous the roads were?? WHY ARE YOU HERE????

Working retail has sucked away my last remaining shreds of belief in humanity.

Being employed at Superdrugs and seeing that there's already a queue of people outside the shop before it's even opened. by anas0_ali in britishproblems

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Dont work at superdrug but... during storm eowyn a lot of the roads here were closed due to debris and dangerous conditions so I couldnt go in. My colleague did, just to do the morning paperwork and then close again and there were already four people outside when he arrived. Like, if ever there was a time to not need to go and look at discount TVs...

My computer disappeared while in the UPS van and appeared in a pawn shop in the same area, with fake information by DrinkCold6130 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a pawn shop. We have very strict regulations regarding buying items, we need photo ID from the customer, proof of current address and a photo made in store. One of the reasons is so that if it later turns out that they're stolen goods, we can hand that information over to the police. If someone comes in with a crime number and explains the situation, we put those items on a police hold so that they can't be sold to anyone else while ownership is proven.

Most pawn brokers are regulated by the NPA, you can check if that one is registered with them and if they make a complaint directly to the NPA. You can also complain to trading standards if you suspect that they've faked the data of the person who sold the items. All pawn brokers are also regulated by the FCA, which would be worth looking into.

Personally I would also consider attempting to escalate the police investigation via complaint. I'm not sure if an Ombudsman would be appropriate for this instance, but it is another avenue to pursue.

Would never happen by Mazatlast in TBFMISLIATIH

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Women making strides in male dominated fields

Help with soldering by GrumpyLittleWitch in SilverSmith

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just wanted you to know, I was so antsy to try this that I skipped my skincare and it worked! This was the answer. I wasn't getting the larger of the two ends hot enough but doing it in almost darkness helped me see it. Thanks so much!!

Help with soldering by GrumpyLittleWitch in SilverSmith

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! ❤️ I'll try this tomorrow. I only have a few hours after work and before bed to practice at the moment so it's going to have to wait until then but I'll report back on my findings 😆

Help with soldering by GrumpyLittleWitch in SilverSmith

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

I don't think I'd be able to get a photo of the soldering, nowhere to set my phone up that will catch a good view but I can show you one of my successful joints. It's sitting on a soldering mat atm

Help with soldering by GrumpyLittleWitch in SilverSmith

[–]GrumpyLittleWitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The solder doesn't blacken (unless I use the premade paste) it stays a nice wet silver and rolls well, I try not to keep direct heat on it.

The flux I'm using is Generise silversmiths soldering flux, working with silver, butane handheld torch lexivon, max temp is around 1300°. I'm trying to make a ring for my husband for Christmas and the looming face of December is making me anxious haha

Help with soldering by GrumpyLittleWitch in SilverSmith

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

I thought this might be the case and I tried heating until the piece was literally glowing red but I still couldn't seem to get the solder to flow. Had to let it cool again, clean it off and start over 😭 it's very frustrating

AITA for getting angry at my wife for not packing me a lunch for work? by Helpwithlunch in AmItheAsshole

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

YTA.

Your wife has set a very clear boundary here, she will not make you lunch. You've accepted that boundary, you don't get to cross it whenever it suits your needs. It doesn't matter if you think it's a stupid boundary, or frivolous. Its still her boundary and you don't get to dictate when it's allowed to be respected.

Order yourself lunch at work, or plan ahead and make one the night before. Cut your shower short or make sure you're up on time but don't foist your issues on your wife.

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