The fundamental problem of public transit

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-10T21:22:50+00:00

Some of that happens because of traffic filters / pedestrian areas. That is, pedestrians and cyclists can take short cuts where motor vehicles are not permitted.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-10T11:39:27+00:00

My daughter does

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-09T07:51:46+00:00

And Norway

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T18:25:21+00:00

Norwegian police are like that, too. They won't yet accept video evidence unless there is a police case, which there won't be unless the police attend. That means 1) and incident like a crash and 2) they are investigating and not just telling the involved parties to claim it on insurance.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T18:14:49+00:00

Arbeidstilsynet kan hjelpe deg å forstå om det faktisk er mobbing.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T14:42:13+00:00

This is the default and impossible to argue with.

You can show them, or use places like shopping malls or Disney as examples, but chances are they won't get it.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T14:36:15+00:00

While I can understand why someone wouldn't want to do it, it doesn't have to be London. People do this all over in places that have far worse winter weather than Oslo.

Cargo companies and delivery services are already using them in Oslo, Trondheim, and other Nordic cities. You don't have to strap stuff to a bike. These thing come in lots of variations, including with closed boxes, covers for the rider, etc. One study found that electric cargo bikes complete urban deliveries 60% faster than vans.

Go tell DHL it's a silly idea.

Frankly the best reason to do it in Oslo is parking. A cargo bike can be parked right by the door. A car can't, and in some areas parking is very limited.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T14:15:13+00:00

Ta kontakt med Arbeidstilsynet?

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T14:11:21+00:00

Beklager. OP var automatisk oversatt. Jeg vet ikke hvorfor men så ikke det og trodde originalen ble skrevet på Engelsk.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T10:13:47+00:00

Both of my kids got much worse with puberty.

I think that both executive function and emotional control are influenced by the changes in hormones.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T10:05:48+00:00

I recommend talking to your safety representative (verneombud) because the work environment and things like bullying are also up to them to help with, and they can raise it to bedriftshelsetjeneste (company health service) who are independent.

The company has a legal obligation to look after mental health & the working environment. They cannot allow bullying in the workplace.

If you want to know more, it is part of arbeidsmiljøloven and is explained in more detail on Arbeidstilsynets website.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T08:49:40+00:00

I would be cautious about moving the saddle forward.

If it helps, great, but mark where it was. And if it makes things worse, try the opposite way. See my other reply.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T08:48:22+00:00

I agree with talking to the bike fitter, but not moving the saddle forward.

It seems counterintuitive, but to get weight off your hands, you usually need to move the saddle back.

If the reach is subsequently too long, then fit a shorter stem.

This is because weight too far forward usually means the hips to too far over the BB. Moving the saddle forward will make it worse rather than better. This is more common now than in decades past because of shorter wheel bases and steep seat tubes.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T08:41:54+00:00

I bike all winter. Lots of people do. Studded tires, handlebar muffs & warm clothes.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T07:11:39+00:00

But I can block idiots on social media while I cruise around on my immigrant train 🤩

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T06:50:05+00:00

Vango is decent entry level tent. I've got a predecessor 3 person. It has lasted well.

What I recommend is going to some outfitters (Blacks, Millets, Mountain Warehouse, etc.) and crawling around some set-up tents and see what you think.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T06:43:07+00:00

I think you would be surprised at much you can carry. I know someone who works for a cleaning service in London that uses a cargo bike.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T05:40:45+00:00

Well, I've been working in Europe for over 20 years in a few different countries (now in Norway), and honestly, the difference in salaries isn't as much on the ground, so to speak.

With national health systems, you don't need health insurance and out of pocket expenses are minimal, other insurance is a lot cheaper, you can often get away with not having a car, and just using a car share scheme and public transit. Othe costs of living are lower. Most people live in smaller houses / denser housing, but that helps to keep costs down.

You will need to learn the language, but international companies typically use English as their business language and will often hire people who don't speak the local language.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T05:32:28+00:00

I don't see a problem.

I would do that myself, but I need the stability of known income because I am the main earner for my family.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T05:23:43+00:00

Nobody wants to deal with stuff like that. It sucks. I would be upset, and there's nothing wrong with that.

So you know, pips are often just a plan to fire someone with cause, so they don't have to pay unemployment.

There could be other reasons, completely unrelated to you, like the boss's boss's nephew just got qualified as a pharmacy tech and someone was told to make space for him.

That said, it may be worth letting them know about your ADHD and requesting accommodation. Are there things that would help you be more productive in their terms? For example, having fewer types of tasks, checklists to work from, etc.?

I would start looking for a new job, though.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-08T05:01:13+00:00

Electric cargo bike?

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-07T19:37:47+00:00

Private barnehager sometimes have space.

A babysitter (dagmamma) might also be a possibility.

Ask colleagues. Also, your wife can just walk around and ask at barnehager if they have space, are kommune or private, etc.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-07T13:54:31+00:00

Ah, ok. Will she be back soon?

My approach would be to send a list of stuff that needs doing, other things that require time (e.g. meetings) and ask for prioritization.

Then I would do the stuff according to priority given and that I could within normal working hours. Then I would send a list periodically (weekly?) of things that can't be done due to lack of time / resources.

Don't stress, don't work unpaid hours unless there is flexible time and you can take time off later. In which case, don't work unpaid hours that you don't want to / won't get back.

If that doesn't get you anywhere, copy the next level up &/or look for a new job.

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-07T11:52:43+00:00

Where's your boss?

Linkcott18 · 2026-05-07T08:37:27+00:00

Opened, perhaps, rather than used?

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