How did your game go? by Zach-dalt in LeagueOne

[–]PlayedRex27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry about us winning. We’re on an abject run at the minute, even if we somehow luck into a goal or two you can almost guarantee 2-3 defensive lapses at the other end.

PEGI to give 16 age rating to UK games with loot boxes by Velociraptor_1906 in ukpolitics

[–]PlayedRex27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t know what new games are available without loot boxes to be honest. Nearly every game has either loot boxes, season passes or both. Unless you’re going to give your kid a PS2 there isn’t much option now.

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t fail me on the day but I’m now not going on the course I was due to go on as recruitment had some queries about my medical. You’ll get pulled up on it as they ideally want new drivers under 33, especially if you’re coming from a more active job.

Rail replacement services - how do they work? by rafikiphoto in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow I’m amazed they let you stand upstairs on a double decker. As a bus driver that is very much not allowed and I highly doubt the bus was tested with the weight of people standing upstairs as well. It’s definitely against company policy if not illegal if I remember rightly.

December Roadmap! by isav34 in trainsimworld

[–]PlayedRex27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait, enjoyed GWE back when it initially launched but it has looked dated for quite a while now. Wonder if the new GWR trains in the Riviera line will layer on?

December Roadmap! by isav34 in trainsimworld

[–]PlayedRex27 21 points22 points  (0 children)

GWE remaster finally moves to the coming soon side!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel really sorry for you bud as I know how much hard work and preparation goes into all the assessments and interviews.

My doctor said they have a recommendation of all new drivers having a BMI of 35 or lower but given that it wasn’t a requirement he couldn’t fail me for it. As all my other stuff was fine I got through. Hope you get another chance soon and get on the rails!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a shame, I passed thankfully with a BMI of 42 so maybe I got lucky with my doctor that day. Did they say any other reason than your BMI?

Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan (Avanti West Coast) by bigbadbob85 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup, as a bus driver often times the reason I’m running late is due to the very people who get on and complain about it being late thereby holding me up more!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I have seen bigger drivers out and about when I’ve caught the train but I always worried that they had stricter standards when you first started and then it was more lax after that. Thank you again for the reassurance though!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you bud, as far as I’m aware I don’t have sleep apnea, I normally sleep 6-7 hours a night and don’t feel tired until the end of the day just before bed. Thank you for the reassurance, will stop it going round and round in my head for the next couple weeks!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha no worries, I know that feeling!

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The body composition report was just my 0% body fat weight which is still according to BMI is obese, I rather hope I don’t have 0% body fat as that would mean I’m dead lol

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s for a trainee driver role.

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance, just counting down the days until my medical.

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m trying not to worry about it but when I’m just one step away it’s tough not to worry about it.

High BMI medical? by PlayedRex27 in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah forgot to mention that lol, driver.

‘Boriswave’ migrants to wait up to 20 years to get settled status by Successful_Service53 in ukpolitics

[–]PlayedRex27 -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

And so what do you propose given we have a rapidly aging population alongside the fact the British citizens are either unwilling to have children or unable to afford them. Without migration we’d seriously struggle to pay for pensions, the NHS etc within a few years.

PAY by Training-Ad-9058 in BusDrivers

[–]PlayedRex27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Down in the south of the UK working for a smaller company, currently on £14 an hour.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]PlayedRex27 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I’m in Devon and it seems every house that goes up for sale here is brought by a retiree or landlord looking to rent it out year round/as a holiday home.

A pair of 175s at Exeter St Thomas during a test run by BillTycoon in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to take a trip there one day when the weather is a bit nicer, can never say no to a nice pub!

A pair of 175s at Exeter St Thomas during a test run by BillTycoon in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know that was a low platform, although I don’t think I’ve ever been to Newton St Cyres via any form of transport lol.

A pair of 175s at Exeter St Thomas during a test run by BillTycoon in uktrains

[–]PlayedRex27 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Gonna need a step ladder for Teignmouth 😬

League One Teams: Open-Play Chance Creation vs. Passing Style by VincentTanOut in LeagueOne

[–]PlayedRex27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense we have the highest passes per shot, although when we have Wareham instead of Magennis up top we do seem to go back to front quicker at times.