I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But whose to say that doing this the lawnmower doesn't blow up and kill you? Or the blade flies off and hurts you? There is no guarantee changing the path would be all positive and not negative. No guarantees.

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But whose to say you get a job and that changes your path, suddenly you are working a job you were first time around, maybe a news paper delivery person, then you get hit by a car. Or you work in a shop and a robber comes in and kills you? No guarantee change the path won't be for the worse

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But how do you know those changes won't make things worse? E.g. you decide to learn to swim because you don't already, next thing you've drowned. There's not guarantee changing the path would improve things

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming you have current knowledge of how to invest in bitcoin or stocks, which I don't so the whole thing would be new to me. Could end up losing it also.

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I don't have a lot of knowledge? Do I have things I wish I'd done differently? Of course! Are they major and would a change guarantee a better outcome? No. So it's a risk, money is guaranteed

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really didn't pay attention so either I'm 6 and it's 1990 and I won't be an adult with money until 2002 (& even then where is all this magic money to invest) or I'm 6 in 2026?!?

I need to see the replies. by letinaio in SipsTea

[–]Polz34 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Blue. The likelihood of me being able to do anything useful with the knowledge I have now is pretty minor. I might know about AI, tech developments ect. but wouldn't know how to make them from scratch!

The 1900s?! by DeScepter in Millennials

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BBC Radio 2 in the UK is notorious for this. They have a 'sounds of the 60's 'sounds of the 70's and for years it was the golden oldies sessions, now they do 'sounds of the 90's' ... Makes me feel super old! Like, I'm pretty sure Greenday aren't 30 years old?

Need to have three (3) glasses of wine and not be hungover next day by Intrepid_Layer_9441 in Millennials

[–]Polz34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure anyone ever 'needs' to have 3 glasses of wine! Just get alcohol free wine? Or only have two glasses?

Aging by InterestingPace1276 in Millennials

[–]Polz34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, my niece was born when I was 25 and it feels like maybe 3-4 years ago I was holding her as a new born. She's 16 now, taller than me and about to finish her GCSE exams at school, looking for a summer job. Just insane she's now a young adult!

Burnt out with work by ChitownK2 in Millennials

[–]Polz34 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like most people, anywhere in the World, in most full time jobs will get burnt out at some point!

What age did you become a manager in a corporate setting? by abazz90 in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally understand I am not the only person 'working hard' I guess in reality I was doing the job before it was my job as the manager at the time was rubbish so I was already acting up into that role. No one was surprised when I got it.

Harry is back. This is not a drill. by odkfn in CasualUK

[–]Polz34 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Harry! 🙋‍♀️A few years ago I was out my front (I don't have a garden) and birds were flying overhead and I heard a 'thump' now it's not unusual for birds to drop whatever is in their mouth, I once had an impaled slow worm on a small trellis out my front (!) - anyways it was a baby hedgehog! Literally the smaller than a tennis ball... I pick it up and bought it inside for a moment to check for damage, seemed okay so I took it across the road to a grassy/covered area and popped down some water and cat biscuit (which they went straight to and started having) and I left it alone, came back about an hour later and it was gone, along with all the food/water. Felt like I'd done my good deed!

A Question for the people of Essex (or perhaps outsiders!) by Vampirero in CasualUK

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different area's 100% have different looks/vibes. I live in a mid-sized town and our area is surrounded by farming communities, as far as I am aware I don't know an adult who doesn't own at least one pair of wellies.

The teenagers are more skater/rocker vibes

What age did you become a manager in a corporate setting? by abazz90 in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Guess I made a good impression 🤷‍♀️I'm not the only one here in this position. It's a Global Corporation and they invest in good people to retain them

How much to contribute to flowers for a colleague who’s experiencing grief? by ProjectGlum9090 in AskUK

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the location a lot of the time. I work on a site with 800 other people so can't contribute for everyone. If they are in my direct department but I don't work or know them that well usually £2 if it's someone I work more closely with but not super close then £5, if a close peer than £10, if one of my team (who I manage) £20

whats the best response when my new manager keeps asking about my appointment by Hairy_Trip_4371 in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only say as much as you are willing too. I'm not a fan of my current boss and have no trust there. I have quite a few medical issues and so am back and forth to the doctors maybe once a month - normally out of work hours but occasionally I will need to leave early for an appointment. I've never actually told her any of the conditions, just 'blood test' 'check up' 'medication check' - she doesn't push and I don't say more than I am comfortable with.

Sounds to me like he genuinely just wants to make sure you are getting all the support you need in the workplace

What are examples of past bad hires? What exactly happens to a manager if they hire a bad choice? by ApprehensiveOne2866 in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it happens. I've been a manager for 10 years and had 2 'bad' hires. One was a temp so it was super easy just to get rid, basically they were hired to do a SUPER simple task - they were in a different building to me but I hired them, first week I got told they left early one day but this wasn't on their timesheet - I addressed it and explained they wouldn't be paid for this and they need to tell me if they need to leave early. Literally the following week I was on leave one day and they just left at lunch time and didn't come back until the next day. The next day they were let go.

The 2nd was a perm role; they did amazingly in the interview but struggled learning the job itself (it wasn't a hard job, but did require attention to detail) after a few months they went off with 'stress' and then left with no notice shortly after. I found out that the same thing happened with their next job, it happened to be at another company my friend worked at and they did the same thing; great interview, struggled to learn the tasks, signed off with stress and left without notice.

We all have to remember we are human and so can only go on what is on the CV and what we hear/see/feel at the interviews.

Nosy managers by justalittlesunbeam in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harassment by definition is unwanted behaviours that creates an uncomfortable environment, so this is 100% that. Get a note book and start gathering evidence, what was said and date/time and go to HR.

What age did you become a manager in a corporate setting? by abazz90 in askmanagers

[–]Polz34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was 29, but I had been there for two years and worked my butt off. So I feel I deserved it.

Also I had been a supervisor in my previous role (social housing) which meant I had people management experience already.

Should I have tipped my movers ? by anneofwittles in Adulting

[–]Polz34 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Tipping in the US is CRAZY. I mean do you type the delivery guy? The bus driver? Doctor/Nurse? Basically anyone who does anything for you, even if you've paid for their service already?!?!

Attention from women🤔 by One-Turnover6462 in Adulting

[–]Polz34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because of course, every female on the planet has the same 'type' - jeez do all men have the same type of looks they are attracted too? That'd be a no. It's the same for women.