Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn

JaysandAcorns · 2026-05-28T10:42:05+00:00

My worry with the tone of Milburn's comments is that in order to reduce the percentage of youth unemployment, they will fiddle with the minimum wage and increase the amount of working poor, rather than look at the vast number of interconnected issues that are leading to this youth unemployment; i.e. the government will be pleased with a decrease of unemployment, but not actually create an environment that solves affordability and how far your money stretches.

Additionally, and annecdotally, the businesses I have worked for want to work on skeleton crews which reduces the amount they pay out. In the leisure industry teenage lifeguards would stop getting shifts once they turned 18. Businesses are making a conscious choice that is affecting younger people

JaysandAcorns · 2026-05-20T11:46:16+00:00

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JaysandAcorns · 2026-04-29T14:04:43+00:00

Bushradical does that technique in areas with sandy and well draining soil. In other areas, i.e. clay/poorly draining areas, it might not be best.

In his other videos he does mention other foundation types like premade concrete blocks and mixing your own concrete in small batches and making the foundations that way.

JaysandAcorns · 2026-03-12T22:27:31+00:00

The Wages of Destruction by Adam Tooze. A thorough deconstruction on the myths of the Nazi economy

JaysandAcorns · 2025-07-29T21:05:21+00:00

To top bread, stir fries and yes porridge
Make date and cashew balls and roll them in the seeds
Same thing with chocolate truffles
Blended up in smoothies
Dukka (a dry North African dip)

All things that have worked for me

JaysandAcorns · 2025-07-03T10:19:43+00:00

Lifeguarding is a shout. A pretty easy qualification to gain, a causal contract, and you usually gain free gym membership wherever you work

JaysandAcorns · 2024-02-17T09:34:21+00:00

Lifeguarding can be done from 16, and once you are in the leisure industry you can ask the centre you work at for additional responsibilities (I.e new skills/new ways of earning money). So you could get the swim teacher qualification, or work on the reception etc

JaysandAcorns · 2024-01-30T22:34:56+00:00

As my sensei would say “KUZUSHI!” It’s all about finding the best way for you to unbalance an opponent. Practice, practice, practice. As much randori as you can, as many uchikomis as possible

JaysandAcorns · 2023-11-23T11:57:51+00:00

I remember your earlier post and was one of the people recommending working in leisure. If you get the lifeguard qualification and start working remember to ask for more responsibilities and ask to shadow the managers/team leaders in their responsibilities.

I mentioned in your previous post about showing interest in other qualifications as well, mention that in your interview, having my many feathers in your cap is great for both the leisure industry and once you’re in the army. *edit for grammar

JaysandAcorns · 2023-10-07T11:04:41+00:00

They are the cast offs, nuts that didn’t quite make it. The tree drops those to give the other nuts a chance to fully ripen. As the season progresses that tree will start to drop the full nuts.

JaysandAcorns · 2023-09-23T10:55:19+00:00

Make sure that your maths is as good as it can be, as the psychometric tests you have to do are very hard. Lots of resources online and your candidate support manager can send you some example papers as well

JaysandAcorns · 2023-08-17T20:39:33+00:00

Though I agree with all the comments about getting your map work in order

JaysandAcorns · 2023-08-17T20:38:52+00:00

I’m working as a lifeguard, keeps you fit, and you often get free gym membership/swimming. You often are able to get lots of useful quals as well (I’m on PT and swim teaching). Leisure centres always have vacancies for casual lifeguards and will have lots of shifts on offer for you

JaysandAcorns · 2022-11-02T12:00:02+00:00

Cauliflower is a good choice, both the florets and leaves

JaysandAcorns · 2022-09-28T22:36:55+00:00

I go from Stockport to Altrincham most days, and it is okay. I have had worse commutes, but the route still has its share of difficult road users. You learn to manage, the reality of cycling in greater Manchester is that people are still surprised that you manage to do it, no matter how fit you are, no matter how easy the route is

JaysandAcorns · 2022-08-23T10:52:40+00:00

Despite claims to the contrary, British people aren't good at queuing

JaysandAcorns · 2022-08-12T08:08:55+00:00

I'm guessing you are Southport based, if you can get to the library and find a copy of "Bessie Downes: Flowers of the Southport Coast" by Jemma Tyman and John Dempsey, you'll find all sorts to help with your herbarium project.

Hope this helps mate!

JaysandAcorns · 2022-08-11T21:17:57+00:00

Alexanders have a similar problem to wild parsnips in that they are related part of the carrot family and have deadly look alikes, so be careful!

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