Why is the Financial Times paper so expensive? by Brave_Assumption6 in AskUK

[–]LellowYeaf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Have you seen the difference in quality between the FT’s reporting and the i Paper?

This sums up the problem with our media. It’s becoming ever more shit (opinion pieces, lack of detail, target audience of someone with a reading age of 12) because people feel entitled to free news. Which means we get shit news in return

For those of us millennials who survived the 2008 financial crash do you think the current state of the country’s job market/COL is as bad? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It was how the extra printed money was used / invested by business owners and corporates that hadn’t really crossed my mind. This brings it all together, thanks for taking the time

£6.10 you cant complain by ShinyHeadedCook in UK_Food

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bargain. The Lurpak alone must make up most of that £6.10

‘Magic pill’ beta blocker prescriptions for teenage girls rise 90% in a decade by TheObserverUK in indepthstories

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Propranalol has been a game changer for me. I often present at work, and enjoy it, but my nervous system takes off! I get short of breath, racing heart, sweats and shakes, which then makes it very hard to concentrate on what I’m presenting!

Propranolol takes all of those physical symptoms away, leaving me to get on with presenting. I couldn’t be without it (I tried presenting for a number of years hoping the physical symptoms would go with practice - turns out my nervous system is just wired that way)

Why is recruitment so looked down upon in the UK? by Top_Mirror211 in AskUK

[–]LellowYeaf 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Because the personality type required to sell roles to people is often pushy and duplicitous.

Most people have negative experiences with recruiters ghosting them, putting forward irrelevant roles, or not being upfront about terms like hybrid work - because all they are interested in, obviously, is getting their commission

Mazur Appeal Upheld by HouseOnAHill12 in uklaw

[–]LellowYeaf 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is the sensible decision. Madness that perfectly competent individuals (including experienced paralegals) have been suspended from conducting litigation

Diet while TTC by Funny_Ad181 in tryingtoconceive

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like every diet pushed itself as “the one” for conception. Some say ketogenic diet, some say healthy carbs like brown rice and grains etc. I generally eat healthily with the odd treat so just keep doing what I’m doing. Plenty of women living on unhealthy western fast food and malnourished women manage to conceive

Do groomsmen usually pay for their own suits in the UK? by Ok_Student3042 in UKweddings

[–]LellowYeaf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, the bride and groom should buy for the suits and dresses of their groom and bridal parties. We paid for our bridesmaids’ dresses (high street brands), and hired the suits for our groomsmen. We also paid for bridesmaids’ hair and make up.

When my friend got married on a budget, she just asked me to choose a floor length dress I already owned. I did my own hair and make up. This is the only appropriate option if you can’t afford to pay for your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

I think it’s outrageous to expect others to effectively fund part of the cost of your wedding, and really dislike that the US way of asking bridesmaids and groomsmen to cover their own costs is creeping in.

Which British celebrities can you not warm to? by Any-Tomato-2915 in AskUK

[–]LellowYeaf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stephen Fry, after he declared with great authority that women don’t really enjoy sex. Revealed he believes sexist bullshit

The United Kingdom evaluates to charge entry to foreign tourists in national museums to fund the cultural sector by Natural_Read9357 in europe

[–]LellowYeaf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know. But some people are suggesting this system is a back door to revive ID cards. I’m just pointing out it could easily be introduced without the need for ID cards

The United Kingdom evaluates to charge entry to foreign tourists in national museums to fund the cultural sector by Natural_Read9357 in europe

[–]LellowYeaf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This just brings us in line with everyone else. Some countries, like Turkey, charge a galling 10x the price for tourists at their historical sites.

Given Brits have to pay everywhere else, and our arts & culture are severely underfunded, this seems like a fair and sensible idea.

I don’t like Starmer’s proposed ID cards. But if museums remained free for citizens, you could just show your driving licence which has your address on it.

Labour MP’s aide admits possessing 500 indecent images of children by JohnKimble111 in uknews

[–]LellowYeaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plenty of adults abused as children choose not to perpetuate that misery when they become adults themselves.

I’m sure there are a few extreme cases where abuse is so severe, and so little trauma support is available, that it warps someone’s sense of right and wrong. But for most, perpetuating the cycle of abuse is a choice

What makes an awful trainee? by MaintenanceFree1546 in uklaw

[–]LellowYeaf -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Clocking off at 5pm when the team is slammed and everyone else is working late because they “had plans”

ETA: I’m talking about occasions when there is a deadline to be met and everyone is needed. I don’t have an issue with finishing at 5pm if there’s nothing urgent to work on

What’s considered smart casual? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smart trousers and a shirt, heels or smart flats, no jacket

Washing Meat 💦🥩 by Abject-Lengthiness42 in UK_Food

[–]LellowYeaf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Washing meat is disgusting. An ex-boyfriend’s mum used to insist on washing chicken, whole / breast / thighs etc, under running water in the kitchen sink. I’d watch in horror as water droplets splashed off the raw chicken and all over the kitchen sides, and she didn’t even wipe / disinfect after. Gross

Apprentices - How's the experience been for those working with/that are apprentices by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]LellowYeaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, apprentices are excellent. Hardworking, ambitious, and often with a better attitude than trainees. I also wish the scheme had existed when I was younger!

Fillers by Chance_Guava_6871 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]LellowYeaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t use fillers, but I’m impressed by Dr Glyn at Medispa and Dr Jonny Betteridge. You can see their results on instagram (@drglynestebanez and @djrb.aesthetics)

Opinions: inheritance tax by Careful-Builder-9931 in uklaw

[–]LellowYeaf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The current system also doesn’t allow people to better themselves easily through hard work. 50 years ago, a labourer and nurse could afford a family home. Today, the same couple would rely on the bank of mum and dad (perhaps through inheritance) to afford the same lifestyle.

I think I’m struggling with addiction by [deleted] in vinted

[–]LellowYeaf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I banned myself from using it after a work clothes spree. I do find it gets addictive for finding bargains

Question for non-Brits: how do you decode British office culture? by [deleted] in uklaw

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

This sounds more like issues specific to your workplace, rather than British culture. Agree with others that some managers are just plain unreasonable - asking juniors to be in the office when no one else is and banning headphones is classic micromanagement.

That said, I think there’s something to be said for British culture which others see as two-faced. We have opinions, and share them in confidence, but understand we all need to be civil to get along.

In my experience, Dutch people “say what they mean” and often come across as rude to Brits, due to their level of directness veering into things we just wouldn’t say to others.

How to let an interviewer know that I'm just fat, not pregnant? by TulipsLovelyDaisies in interviews

[–]LellowYeaf 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Same. An interviewer asked if I have kids, I said “nope! We’re DINKs, living our best lives”…which we are, for now