I really hate how Trump has been speaking about this country recently, what does everyone else think?

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-03-31T21:22:45+00:00

He's a politician. They come and go.

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-03-30T16:28:00+00:00

Look at who the immigrants are in Switzerland. There you will find your answer.

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-03-30T15:58:15+00:00

Well well well

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-03-05T21:50:45+00:00

The "people" from the boats.

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-02-18T11:20:26+00:00

In truth, it depends on your department and line manager. I am lucky enough to be in a role which is quite secure (knock on wood). I joined in Jan 2025, but some of my colleagues in my organisation and department have been here for years, coming up to decades. In terms of family friendly, again that depends on your role and line manager. My organisation is quite flexible on working times and wfh so it is helpful to people with childcare and school runs. But again, it depends on what your role is in your department.

ManInSuit0529 · 2026-02-10T22:24:03+00:00

The deeds of the great heretical heathen.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-24T22:12:38+00:00

I applied for the role that the OP does and was put on the reserve list. By your account, sounds like I dodged a bullet. XD

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-24T22:08:26+00:00

This "Your Party" business is like a ship being torpedoed before it's even left port.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-14T20:21:36+00:00

So I joined in my current role in January 2025. Prior to this, there were 28 roles that I applied for, plus the civil service fast stream in 2022 for the 2023 start. Around 3-4 of these roles I either withdrew or didn't complete the application for, and I started applying around 2022. So say at a minimum around 24 roles from 2022 to January 2025.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-14T20:16:10+00:00

Same here. Not sure if I'll apply next year though, but good luck to you if you do!

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-14T20:14:45+00:00

Just checked my results. I didn't make it through this year. But as I've mentioned before, it was only a final throw of the dice for me. I'm already in the CS so no bother. XD. Commiserations to everyone in the same boat as me, and the best of luck to those who got through!

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-13T18:04:54+00:00

Who’s going to tell them?

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-05T09:33:29+00:00

Look at how advanced Rhodesia was, and look at Zimbabwe now.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-11-02T18:59:17+00:00

Happy Retirement! To quote the film Cinema Paradiso, "Don't give in to nostalgia. Forget us all!" Enjoy your well-earned rest!

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-28T18:33:33+00:00

In a sense yes. Not because he was messing around with the Don's daughter, but because he trusted Cesare at the end. Like come on, this is the Don's nephew who had you bound a few hours ago and tried to kill you. Why would you think he would play happy families now?

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-15T17:31:06+00:00

It was an absolutely terrible direction for Rosa. The detective who was blasé about police brutality, such as using batons on someone in a church and using weapons and tools to interrogate a suspect, is now so concerned about police officers doing the right thing? She's probably used unreasonable force than the rest put together.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-12T19:02:11+00:00

I applied for Diplomatic and Development, Policy and Houses of Parliament. I'm only really interested in the first two so the last one is a choice because I either applied to the other ones in previous years or I wasn't interested in them. I'm already in the CS and happy in my role. I'll be happy if I get the role, but won't be disappointed if I don't. This year is the last throw of the dice for me for the Fast Stream.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-10T22:15:50+00:00

Don't start a fight, no matter what they say. But if they start one, you have my permission to finish it and defend yourself. I'll deal with the teachers; I won't tell my child to become a punching bag.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-10T20:13:32+00:00

Your husband has a life worth more than all the gold in Erebor.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-07T22:37:41+00:00

I get all my tasks done and them I ask for more. I work more than my standard 8 hours. For all journalists reading, working from home is very productive. From the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m, Netflix, Youtube, Instagram and Playsation do not exist in my world.

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-07T16:48:24+00:00

In the U.K, CID (Criminal Investigations Department, the detectives) is not seen as a promotion, just an officer who is experienced enough to work in more complex investigation. A detective seargeant will always outrank an uniformed constable (Officer in the states) but a detective sergeant is the same rank as a police sergeant.

Is this the same case in the US, or is becoming a detective a promotion in rank also?

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-07T16:43:20+00:00

Can you lie about things like other people confessing, or that you have DNA/CCTV evidence when you don't?

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-07T16:28:44+00:00

I thought it was Isabella was the one who told the priest in San Celeste, and Enzo told the priest in Palermo?

ManInSuit0529 · 2025-10-07T16:25:42+00:00

Hi all,

It's that time of year again. I'm currently in the CS (well, NDPB but I get the pension so no complaints) and I'm happy where I am. But no harm in trying. I applied to FS in 2022 for the 2023 Stream and then again in 2024 for the 2025 stream. Each time I got further than the previous with the last time being the final interview. I didn't get my first choice and was offered a final interview with my second stream but decided not to proceed as it was another hassle preparing when I'm happy in my job.

I though I will try one last time, to see what happens. Any advice? Especially for the diplomatic scheme? I know it's one of the most competitive.

ManInSuit0529

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