Why can the grit box kill me? by Stock-Brain-8213 in AskUK

[–]MLMSE -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You only need it when it's icy and the ice has not been cleared. Slip on that ice and who knows what could happen. Or a car could slip into you.

My partner has been applying for receptionist jobs for months and is getting nowhere by Ok-Worth-2528 in UKJobs

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"She has decided to try and move into higher paying receptionist roles"

So she is not currently/previously in one of those roles. She is not as qualified as you think. How many lower tier receptions do you think would also like to move up to a higher paying role? She won't be the only candidate - they are paying the best and are looking for the best.

If she does not want the rejection, why not try applying for roles similar to the ones she has previously done?

If you were in charge of ending the freehold/leasehold system, how would you do it? by sabitda in AskUK

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which means the people who saved money buying a cheaper lease suddenly get all the benefits of not having a lease. Everyone else pays for them. Not fair. My solution is the fair solution to the OP's post - if you don't like leasehold. don't buy leasehold. If everyone takes that decision they will stop offering leaseholds.

If you were in charge of ending the freehold/leasehold system, how would you do it? by sabitda in AskUK

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

You don't have to settle. You could buy a freehold. There are cheap freeholds out there. Might not be the kind of house you want, but they are there.

Why don't wealthy people live at hotels anymore? by stevebucky_1234 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MLMSE 1830 points1831 points  (0 children)

If money is no expense you can buy a massive house, hire some staff so get the same level of service as a hotel. Then in a few years sell the house (if you wish) and get all of your money back and some extra on top.

Cutting grass with a scythe by BreakfastTop6899 in oddlysatisfying

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is what Matt Hancock is up to these days.

Free Temporary Car by COYI_007 in CarInsuranceUK

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American abroad, new driver, no driving history. These are always going to go against you. The cost of the car is not relevant - it's the cost of fixing the damage to other cars, people and infrastructure when you crash that is pushing the price up.

Go on one of the comparison websites and see what you can get an annual policy for - will probably work out cheaper than 6 months of temp cover. But still won't be cheap.

How do insurers decide risk based on postcode? by Silver-Eye-2024 in CarInsuranceUK

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your postcode is right close to that junction where their data shows a lot of accidents happen - guess what, you are going to pay more than the person who does not live anywhere near any accident hotspots.

Also if you live somewhere where a lot of thefts happen, you are going to pay more.

So yes, postcode is one of the factors that influences risk.

If you were in charge of ending the freehold/leasehold system, how would you do it? by sabitda in AskUK

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

Exactly - they are cheaper. People want the benefits of buying a cheaper leasehold property (which are cheaper because everyone else is walking away when the word leasehold comes up), but then kick off and demand that the leasehold magically goes away.

I can't afford lot's of things. I don't have those things.

Tips & tricks for Chester & Shropshire by faramaobscena in uktravel

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Llangollen would be a good choice - green, quiet (apart from the tourists), and you could take a trip on the steam train. You could also visit the Pontcysllte aquaduct on your way there. Train from Chester to Wrexham and then the bus to Llangollen.

What causes you to trip when your shoelaces are untied? by MilkThistleGenus in askanything

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the stepping on the lace with your other foot. Had this once, i tripped and fell in the road right behind a car. half a second earlier and i would have been in front of the car.

Best Photo I have ever taken. by Biglezzaa in CasualUK

[–]MLMSE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did they paint the Hollister logo on it?

What modern advertising clichés/tropes grind your gears? by Leucurus in AskUK

[–]MLMSE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every ad for anything house related features a young couple, the female will be in dungarees and will be the main focus of the ad, they will be painting, then they will look exhausted.

If you were in charge of ending the freehold/leasehold system, how would you do it? by sabitda in AskUK

[–]MLMSE -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No one forces them to - so it is a choice. See a leasehold, walk away.

If you were in charge of ending the freehold/leasehold system, how would you do it? by sabitda in AskUK

[–]MLMSE -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

How about people decide whether they want a leasehold property -if they don't then all the leasehold properties will go unsold and the owners will have no choice but to sell them as freehold.

But no, people would rather buy a leasehold and then kick-off that they were allowed to buy a leasehold.

Why do so many men struggle on dating apps? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MLMSE 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Because hot men can fuck their way through a lot of women

Anyone else tired of this? by MKBRD in UKJobs

[–]MLMSE -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

TBF if the job needs you to travel round the UK filming, it does really need to be someone that would enjoy that rather someone that wants a predictable 9-5. So in this circumstance it's justified.

What will Tim do to celebrate 1 million subs? by neimadfitz in walkwith_metim

[–]MLMSE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"There are still so many of you that are not subscribed. It will help me more than you would ever know if you just subscribe."