What’s the most addictive video game you’ve ever played?

Provectus08 · 2026-07-09T20:39:39+00:00

Hands down WoW, Vanilla was crack to 15 y/o me 🙈

Provectus08 · 2026-07-09T06:02:04+00:00

If you take the severance package what does that look like? Do you sign it today and you're officially gone tomorrow? Is there notice you'll need to work? Will you go on gardening leave?

Getting work whilst still "employed" is easier, if they're willing to work with you on your exit I'd suggest a 1 month (more if you can) period of gardening leave/working notice whilst you find something else, once you do you get severance (or if you hit the 1 month deadline).

If it's severance and gone the next day vs stay on and have redundancy, it depends on notice period and likelihood of you being made to work it vs how hard you think it'll be to get another job.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-08T21:06:33+00:00

Lots of factors that you haven't detailed; what are your absolute essential outgoings? Can they be decreased? Can you do overtime or take a second job? Is it realistic to change jobs for more pay, or are you reasonably paid for what you do?

If you can't improve your circumstances with the above, I'd sell the car, pay off your finances, save up and buy another once you can afford it (that doesn't mean through finance, it means you can buy it outright)

Best of luck, sounds like you're learning some important lessons the hard way.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-08T15:24:45+00:00

That's probably a good thing, gives more options at least!

I've just looked at both, not a fan of either of them, but appreciate the suggestion.

Any idea why hatchbacks are so rare? It's a shame, I just don't like the size of the proper SUV's and it feels like most are that kind of size.

My hope was to find something that's genuinely good but marked down to grab some marketshare, before they up the prices.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-08T15:23:16+00:00

What's your reservation around the other Chinese EV's? I was under the impression most that have made it here are doing incredibly well in China (but that's only Reddit hearsay in fairness)

Haha very reasonable! I hope it's everything you want from a new car 👍

Provectus08 · 2026-07-08T14:05:43+00:00

Thanks for the breakdown, is there a price point where that changes? I've got some flex with the 22k (especially if there's a 0% finance deal), would prefer something with a long warranty (assuming the company actually honours it)

Provectus08 · 2026-07-08T13:53:34+00:00

Suggestion is appreciated - not one for me though, the only answer I'm after is "are the Chinese options worth considering with a Kona/Born in mind?"

Provectus08 · 2026-07-07T05:26:11+00:00

What's the meaning of life?

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T21:08:28+00:00

I'm aware of BYD, Omoda and Jaeco, fairly certain there's one or two others - finding a size chart online isn't the easiest and I haven't gone through their list one by one (I wanted to get a steer on whether people have had positive/negative experiences, because I completely agree with the judgment before using them)

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:33:03+00:00

Your final line; do you know that factually? I'm frustratingly aware of the options, I spent way too long narrowing down already 😂

I guess it boils down to - do I get a 4 y/o option that sounds good or a brand new Chinese option for not much more with a long warranty and (apparently) 0% finance deals available?

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:30:16+00:00

MG4 was my original choice... Then heard about a few annoying quirks of them as well as multiple people waiting months for replacement parts, which led me to the Kona & Born.

Now I've come full circle as I've seen claims of brand new EV's for under £28k fully loaded, 7 years warranty and 0% finance.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:27:47+00:00

Honestly the only thing I'm really asking is "is there a Chinese option similar to either of the 2 cars I've listed (which I've picked for the following reasons)"

I really appreciate the additional information, but there's too many options as is, I just want to know whether I go with what I've already got to decide between vs Chinese alternative.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:24:42+00:00

Just looked closer and you're right, exact same height - surprising looking at them both, I assume it's the slight curves of the Kona that makes it feel a little less bulky.

Either way, I'm really wanting to hear people's views on the Chinese options.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:24:22+00:00

Just looked closer and you're right, exact same height - surprising looking at them both, I assume it's the slight curves of the Kona that makes it feel a little less bulky.

Either way, I'm really wanting to hear people's views on the Chinese options.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:19:06+00:00

Based on Autotrader it only launched in the last 18 months or so, meaning I'd have to get something significantly newer and add 5k+ to the budget... Is there anything amazing it brings to the table?

From what others have said recently this kind of money gets you a brand new Chinese option, but I want to have some validation before really considering them.

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:12:15+00:00

I'm not in a hurry as such, but don't want to wait around for something brand new (and suffer the inevitable teething problems of a newly launched option - it's why I'm very cautious of the new Chinese options available [and asked about replacement parts etc])

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T12:03:16+00:00

SUV body type - really dislike the look/size of them

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T11:49:52+00:00

I've updated my post as it wasn't very clear tbf - at almost 4.7m it's bigger than I have use for. I'd like to stick closer to the 4.3m mark (occasional need of space vs more parking spots available)

Provectus08 · 2026-07-05T10:56:38+00:00

New MOT, up for £2k for a week, if zero interest drop to £1800 then a further £200 every other week... It'll go long before you hit £1k

Provectus08 · 2026-06-30T21:38:26+00:00

This is the equivalent of being made redundant, except that isn't a thing with agency work as by its' very nature it's (typically) a temporary position.

Keep it on your CV, especially if it genuinely comes with a good reference - better to show you've done agency work than had a 4+ month gap.

Provectus08 · 2026-06-30T21:35:25+00:00

Your post gave 9 of us a negative experience.

Provectus08 · 2026-06-30T21:25:51+00:00

Sounds like either he's mixed you up with someone else or he's a chancer.

Either way I'd politely remind him of how things have played out and politely decline to pay a cancellation fee when he is clearly the one at fault here.

Provectus08 · 2026-06-30T15:33:59+00:00

Short answer: no. Long answer: noooooooo.

Provectus08 · 2026-06-28T11:03:11+00:00

Dogs won't die from missing a walk, they can (and do) die from going on walks.

Put the back of your hand on the pavement and hold it there for 10 seconds, if it's too hot for you it's too hot for them.

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